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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCLIX.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8.
DEBATE.
On Mr. Gregg's Resolution.
[CONTINUED.]
MR. BEDWELL. Mr. Chairman, I came into the House this morning with an intention not to trouble you with any observations on the interesting subject, which has been several days under consideration; and I do not now intend to enter into a discussion of the particular measure proposed in the resolution on your table. But the debate has taken such a course, that I am induced to request your attention, a few minutes, to the extraordinary view, which has been exhibited of our dispute with Great Britain.
A gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Early] yesterday told us that a general alarm had indeed pervaded the nation, respecting our relations with G. Britain; but it had been excited by incorrect views of the state of the dispute, and when the subject should be fairly explained and rightly understood, the alarm would subside. He added, that the carrying trade, out of which our differences have grown, is of little value and not worthy of national protection. The same opinion, in substance, was expressed, on a former day, by a gentleman from Virginia, [Mr. J. Randolph] and you have just heard it repeated by the gentleman from S. Carolina, [Mr. D. R. Williams,] who last addressed you.
I agree with these gentlemen, that, in order to determine what legislative measures, if any, are necessary to be adopted, it is important, in the first place, to understand the true nature and extent of the controversy between the two governments; and, as their understanding of it is very different from mine, I beg the committee to accompany me in a concise review of it.
The injuries complained of are all on one side, and are entirely without provocation. G. Britain has no cause of complaint against us. Our government has conducted in such a manner, as to give her no occasion for offence.
The claims, on our part, relate to two classes of injuries, the impressment of our seamen, and the seizure and condemnation of our vessels engaged in a neutral trade. The acts, thus complained of as injuries, are undeniable facts. It is certain that G. Britain does impress our citizens and compel them to serve on board her ships of war; and that she does also seize and condemn vessels belonging to citizens of the U. S. and their cargoes being the bona fide property of American citizens, not contraband of war, and not proceeding to places besieged or blockaded; under the pretext of their being engaged, in time of war, in a trade with her enemies, which was not allowed in a time of peace.
Against these injuries, our executive, through the proper organ of negotiation, has offered repeated remonstrances, and made a determined stand, in behalf of the U. S. These are the two great points in dispute. They were in general terms communicated to us in the President's message at the commencement of the session, and more particularly in his subsequent message of the 17th of January, to which I beg leave to recall the attention of the committee. It is in these words—"In my message to both Houses of Congress, at the opening of their present session, I submitted to their attention, among other subjects, the oppression of our commerce and navigation by the irregular practices of armed vessels, public and private, and by the introduction of new principles, derogatory of the rights of neutrals, and unacknowledged by the usage of nations. The memorials of several bodies of merchants of the U. S. are now communicated, and will develop these principles and practices, which are producing the most ruinous effects on our lawful commerce and negotiation."
"The right of a neutral to carry on commercial intercourse with every part of the dominions of a belligerent, permitted by the laws of the country (with the exception of blockaded ports and contraband of war) was believed to have been decided between G. Britain and the U. S. by the sentence of their commissioners mutually appointed to decide on that and other questions of difference between the two nations; and by the actual payment of the damages awarded by them against G. Britain, for the infractions of that right. When, therefore, it was perceived that the same principle was revived, with others more novel, and extending the injury, instructions were given to the minister plenipotentiary of the U. S. at the court of London, and remonstrances duly made by him on the subject, as will appear by the documents transmitted herewith. These were followed by a partial and temporary suspension only without any disavowal of the principle. He has, therefore, been instructed to urge this subject anew, to bring it more fully to the bar of reason and to insist on
rights too evident and too important to be surrendered. In the mean time, the evil is proceeding, under adjudications founded on the principle, which is denied. Under these circumstances, the subject presents itself for the consideration of Congress."
"On the impressment of our seamen, our remonstrances have never been intermitted. A hope existed, at one moment, of an arrangement, which might have been submitted to, but it soon passed away, and the practice, though relaxed at times in the distant seas, has been constantly pursued in those of our neighborhood. The grounds, on which the reclamations on this subject have been urged, will appear in an extract from instructions to our minister at London, now communicated."
"The instructions, here referred to, interesting as they are, need not at present be brought into view. But, to shew the precise points in dispute, you will permit me to read one paragraph, respecting each of them, from the official and able remonstrance presented by Mr. Munroe, our minister at the court of London."
"On the subject of our neutral trade, he states to Lord Mulgrave, the British secretary of state, that "the vessels condemned were engaged in a commerce between the U. S. and some port in Europe, or between those states and the West India islands, belonging to an enemy of G. Britain. In the European voyage the cargo consisted of the productions of the colonies; in the voyage to the West Indies, it consisted of the goods of the power to which the colony belonged, and to which the ship was destined. The ship and cargo, in every case, were the property of American citizens, and the cargo had been landed and the duty on it paid in the U. S. It was decided that these voyages were continuous, and the vessels and cargoes were condemned, on the principle that the commerce was illegal. I beg to refer more especially in this statement, to the case of the Essex, an appeal from the judgement of the vice-admiralty court at New-Province, in which the lords commissioners of appeal established this doctrine."
"Here is the new principle, which G. Britain, through the organ of her admiralty courts, directed by the ministry, has interpolated into her law of nations, and which Mr. Munroe, in behalf of the U. S. agreeably to instructions from the executive, has met with a firm and manly remonstrance. This is, then, the point, on which issue is joined between the two governments. The question relates to the carriage of cargoes, which though of foreign production, are the bona fide property of American citizens, on board American vessels. It has no relation to goods belonging to foreigners shipped in American bottoms. That was once a controverted point; but it is at present entirely out of the question. During our revolutionary war, the U. S. as well as the northern powers of Europe, made efforts to introduce, by conventional arrangements, the doctrine, that free ships should make free goods; that the property of belligerents might be carried on board of neutral bottoms, free from seizure and search. G. Britain refused to admit the principle. By our treaty of 1794, it was solemnly renounced on our part, and has never since been resumed. It would not now indeed be so important as formerly; for, then the capital of our merchants was not sufficient to enable them generally to be owners of the cargoes carried in our vessels. Our mercantile capital, not being equal to our tonnage, it was an object with our ship owners to carry the cargoes of other nations, especially of belligerents, on freight. That freighting trade has, in a great measure, ceased. We are no longer mere freighters for foreigners, but have become the carriers of foreign as well as native produce, on our own capital, and for our own account. This is now the general character of our carrying trade."
"There are instances, no doubt, altho' comparatively few of them, of the carriage of property belonging to foreigners, in American vessels, on freight. There may be cases of fraudulent attempts to cover belligerent property under American names, with a view to give it an apparent neutral character. Such cases have occurred. There always have been, and so long as human nature continues depraved, there always will be, frauds committed in every line of business, and among every description of men. The covering of property, owned by belligerents, under American papers, is by no means confined to articles produced in foreign countries. It is equally applicable, and prone as often in fact applied, to the productions of the United States. It is as practicable, for instance, and the temptation is as strong, to conceal, under American names and papers, a cargo of Virginia tobacco or Pennsylvania flour, purchased here by a French or Spanish or Dutch merchant, or his factor, as it would be to give such neutral appearance to a cargo consisting of the produce of any of their colonies. In either case, our laws give no encouragement or protection. We are not called upon to extend the protecting arm of
government. And, if we were, we should be under no obligation, and I presume, should feel no inclination, to interpose. No, sir, the persons committing such frauds, in common with all other violators of the laws of nations, are left to suffer the consequences of their conduct. Their property is liable to forfeiture. Such cases, however, are not within the question pending between the United States and Great Britain, altho' they have been artfully or ignorantly confounded with it, to the prejudice of the claim asserted by our government. That claim, as Mr. Munroe has correctly stated it, embraces only the bona fide property of American citizens, carried in American vessels."
"The adjudications, as reported, and as referred to by Mr. Munroe, are bottomed on the principle, that although the property is American, and therefore neutral, yet, as it was produced in an enemy's colony, and is proceeding to the mother country of that colony, or vice versa, either directly or after an importation into the United States with an intention of re-exportation, the trade in which it is so carried, not having been allowed to us by the belligerent in time of peace, as it is in time of war, is an illicit trade, as it respects Great Britain, and the vessels and cargoes engaged in it, therefore, liable to be seized and condemned."
"In some cases, the fact assumed, as the ground of condemnation, that the trade was not allowed and enjoyed in time of peace, is not true. It can be proved by authentic documents, the official statements from our treasury department, founded on the custom-house returns, that with some of those countries we did carry on an import and export trade, in a time of peace, before the present war. In those cases, our government, therefore, may deny the fact, as well as the principle, on which the condemnations have been founded. For the correctness of this observation, gentlemen are referred to the official statements of the secretary of the treasury."
"But the principle of the adjudications cannot be admitted. The reason alleged in support of it, is that such a trade, in time of war, although not in articles commonly considered contraband, nor with places besieged or blockaded, is beneficial to the belligerent, and increases his means of war. Their reasoning goes beyond their rule, and is equally applicable to other cases, to which it has not yet been applied. The whole trade, between a belligerent and a neutral, even in articles produced in the country of the latter, is beneficial to the former. It adds to his ability to prosecute the war; and may, therefore, for the same reason, be interdicted by an opposite belligerent. The principle, carried through, will deny us the transportation, not merely of the produce of belligerent countries, but the whole of our exports and imports to and from those countries, including the produce of our own. It aims a mortal blow at our carrying trade."
"We have reason to believe, that G. Britain is acting upon a systematic calculation, and with a design to engross the commerce of the world. She calculates upon our local interests, our party divisions, and a continued opposition to our government, to disable us from uniting in any effectual counteraction of her measures. Under an impression that our executive will not be effectually supported, in the position he has assumed against her claims, she has taken this first step in her system, to ascertain by the experiment, how much we will bear, and how far she can safely go in applying her new principle. If we submit, if we do not make it her interest to stop, she will proceed in her encroachments, as surely and as steadily as time advances."
"The gentleman from Georgia says, we had better sacrifice our carrying trade than our agriculture. Indeed, he thinks it a question whether that trade is not, upon the whole, injurious rather than advantageous to us, in a national view. I agree with that gentleman, and the gentleman from Virginia, in one point, the superior importance of agriculture. It is, in my estimation, the most important, the primary, interest of the United States, considered in relation either to the numbers employed in it, or the utility and necessity of their employment. This is true of the United States as a nation. I believe it is also true of every particular state. I am sure it is of that, with which I am best acquainted, my own native state. It is emphatically so, of the district, which I have the honor to represent on the floor of this House. For, like the gentleman from Virginia and Georgia, I stand here as the representative of an agricultural district. My constituents, most of them, are proprietors and cultivators of the soil. But, sir, I am confident that I truly represent them, in declaring the opinion, that agriculture and commerce are inseparably connected and mutually dependent. Their connection and dependence grow out of the natural situation and circumstances of our country, and the immemorial usage and habits of our people. The God of Heaven has here joined them together, and it would be not less impious than impolitic
to attempt to disjoin them & set them in hostile array against each other. There is no cause for such an unnatural hostility, but, on the contrary, every rational motive for reciprocal assistance and support. Sir, the produce of our farms, beyond our own consumption, must perish on our hands, or rather there would soon be no such surplus produce, if there were no commerce to carry it to foreign markets, and to bring us, in return, the productions of other countries, which we want and they can spare. This is the very end of commerce. Such a commercial exchange multiplies the comforts and increases the happiness of mankind."
"The average annual produce of the U. S. beyond what we consume ourselves, according to the late treasury statement of our exports, amounts, in value, to about forty millions of dollars. It is carried to market chiefly by our own citizens, and in our own vessels, not a tenth part of our imports or exports being now shipped in foreign bottoms. By the enterprise of our merchants, these native exports are carried to every part of the habitable globe, that is open to our trade. We thus have the benefit of a choice of markets, which we should not have, were our commerce more limited, as it certainly would be, if it were in the hands of foreigners, instead of our own enterprising citizens. Our produce, thus exported, is marketed, wherever the greatest demand for it is found. It is not, it cannot be generally sold for specie. It must be exchanged for the productions or manufactures of the respective countries where the sales are effected. If they were limited to specie, or even to such articles of barter as must be consumed in the U. S. the sales would necessarily be less advantageous, and the market prices of our own produce proportionally lower. The commodities, received in exchange, constitute the return cargo. When it arrives here, it is as lawfully and honestly the property of the importing merchant, and as truly the object of legal protection and free disposal, as if he had himself raised it out of the soil, or purchased it from the farmers. But the demand for home consumption may be already supplied by other similar importations, or the cargo may not be adapted to our market. In that case it must either be lost, or re-exported to a foreign market and there disposed of for cash, or in exchange for other articles of commerce. The importation, into the U. S. as stated by the secretary of the Treasury, amount to seventy-six millions of dollars a year, computing them by the scale, on which the ad valorem duties are calculated, that is by adding from 10 to 20 per cent. on the prime cost and charges; but, reckoned according to their cost and charges, their amount is sixty-seven millions. Of these imports it appears that twenty-eight millions and a half are re-exported, and the residue consumed among us. This re-exportation of imported articles is connected with the sales of our native exports, and indeed grows out of them. By way of remittance, it is also connected with the purchase of and payment for the imports, which are consumed in the U. S. It is, in short, an essential link in the chain of our commerce. It is a fair and valuable part of our carrying trade, and not, as has been represented, a "fictitious interest," "a mercantile fungus," "a fraudulent speculation."
"Whatever may be the suggestions of theory, it is too late to think seriously of introducing the Chinese policy, and withdrawing our citizens from all commercial pursuits. The U. S. are not a mere "land animal," to use the figurative description of the gentleman from Virginia, but a water animal also. Our people, from their colonial infancy, have always been a mercantile, as well as an agricultural people. If commerce was not originally their natural employment, habit has given it the force of second nature. Before our independence, the restraints imposed on the trade of the colonies, by the operation of the British navigation act, formed one of the sources of our complaint and one of the causes of the revolution. The regulation of foreign commerce, not being provided for under the articles of confederation, was one of the principal objects for which a convention was called, and the federal constitution framed and adopted."
"The design of the constitution, as expressed in the preamble, was, among other things, "to provide for the common defence and promote the general welfare;" not for the exclusive benefit of either farmers or merchants, or mechanics or sailors, or any other class of citizens alone; but for the general welfare of all classes, whether at sea or on land; not for the defence of agriculture or manufactures only, but for the common defence of all our national interests, including commerce among the rest. This appears to me to be the fair construction of the constitution."
"The gentleman from Georgia has told us, that this subject bears upon local interests; that it is itself a local question, and is to be so considered and decided. I am sensible there are local interests, and they sometimes influence
our deliberations. I was never more sensible of their existence or their influence, than during the present discussion. I think I can discern their operation on that gentleman's opinions and arguments; and he may, perhaps, perceive them in mine; for it is vain to boast of exemption from such prejudices. But, sir, let us obey the injunction of the constitution, and the dictate of duty. Let us endeavor to guard against those localities and competitions of interest. Let us take a fair view of the whole ground, and bestow the national protection upon agriculture and commerce in proportion to their relative degrees of importance. I am aware that the latter is not susceptible of the same perfect defence, as the former, because one is within our own exclusive jurisdiction, and the other is on that element, which is the common jurisdiction of all nations. It is, nevertheless, entitled to a reasonable protection, adapted to its nature. That portion of it which is now attacked, is, in the language of the executive, "too important to be surrendered." There is no need of a surrender. By proper regulations, commerce will furnish the means of its own protection."
"The second ground of complaint against Great Britain is, the impressment of our seamen."
"In addition to the President's communication on this subject, which I have taken the liberty to read, I might here introduce the conclusive argument contained in the instructions from the secretary of State to our minister at London. But it is unnecessary, as that interesting document is in the hands of every member. Yet I cannot forbear calling your attention to one paragraph of Mr. Munroe's remonstrance. "On the topic of impressment, however, the motive is more urgent. In that line the rights of the U. S. have been so long trampled under foot, and the feelings of humanity in respect to the sufferers, and the honor of their government even in their own ports, so often outraged, that the astonished world may begin to doubt, whether the patience, with which these injuries have been borne, ought to be attributed to generous or unworthy motives: whether the U. S. merit the rank, to which, in other respects, they are justly entitled, among independent powers, or have already, in the very mom of their political career, lost their energy and become degenerate. The U. S. are not insensible that their conduct has exposed them to such suspicions, though they well know that they have not deserved them. They are aware, from the similarity in the persons, the manners, and above all, the identity of the language, which is common to the people of both nations, that the subject is a difficult one; they are equally aware, to G. Britain also it is a delicate one, and they have been willing, in seeking an arrangement of this important interest, to give a proof, by the mode, of their very sincere desire to cherish the relations of friendship with her."
"In this remonstrance Mr. Munroe has spoken not only the language of our government, but also the sentiments of every considerate true American."
"That cruel, that abominable practice of impressment, in contempt of our intermitted remonstrances, has been repeated and continued and increased, and is still increasing. There is no prospect even of relaxation. Impressments are now multiplying faster than ever before. They are connected with our other cause of complaint, the infringement on our neutral trade; for, when a vessel is condemned, or detained for trial, it furnishes an opportunity and a pretext, for impressing the men, thus thrown out of employment. Sailors are likewise taken out of any of our vessels in Europe, and the West Indies, in our coasting trade, and at the very mouths of our harbors, while pursuing their lawful business, of carrying to market the lumber and fish of Massachusetts, the beef and pork of Connecticut, the flour of the middle states, the tobacco of Virginia, the rice and cotton of Carolina and Georgia, and other exports of the U. S. or imports from abroad. The number of these unfortunate seamen has arisen to an alarming amount. Though we have not yet received an official statement, which is expected from the secretary of state, it is understood, that between two and three thousand names have been returned to that department, accompanied with proofs of their American citizenship; and it is believed that the list is necessarily a very partial one. Many poor fellows, impressed perhaps when no American witnesses were present, transferred from ship to ship, or removed from one station to another, have probably not yet found an opportunity of making any communications to their friends and through them to the department of state. There can be very little doubt, that there are a sufficient number of our seamen in the British navy, serving, under impressments, to man at least five ships of the line. They are not only withdrawn from our service, but made the instruments of aiding one belligerent nation in prosecuting their war against another."

American citizens may be voluntarily engaged in British employment, by land and sea, and British subjects may be and unquestionably are, voluntarily employed on board our vessels, in our ships and on our farms. That is a kind of intercourse which is not forbidden. It is common among nations, and cannot be a just cause of offence or of impediment by way of retaliation.
Gentlemen, I am afraid, have imbibed unreasonable prejudices against our seamen. Some of them undoubtedly are profligates and rogues. Such characters are found among all professions and denominations. But, in general, our sailors are a hardy, honest, brave, generous, though improvident race of men. Many of them are young men from respectable families in the seaports and inland towns. Others have families of their own, as dependent on them, and as dear to them, as ours are to us. It is true, they are not generally opulent. If they were, they would be above the necessity of venturing on the stormy element for a livelihood. It is admitted that they are poor; but, is their poverty a sufficient reason for putting them out of the national guardianship? Their occupation is indeed a humble, a hazardous one; but it is as lawful and as honest as that of the farmer in his field or the mechanic in his shop. They are our fellow citizens, and have as fair a claim for public protection, as we ourselves can have.
On a late occasion, when two or three hundred of them fell into the hands of the Tripolitans, the sensibility of the nation was touched in every nerve. All branches of the government partook of the national spirit. Extra expenses were immediately incurred on their account. Yes, sir; you laid a new tax, an addition of two and a half per cent. to the impost on all articles charged with ad valorem duties. That additional tax was cheerfully paid by our fellow citizens, for the purpose of redeeming their brethren from captivity. An extraordinary naval armament was sent to the Mediterranean. The services of our heroes, by sea and by land, were exerted; and their exertions were crowned with success. The captives were ransomed, and returned, with tears of joy and gratitude, to their country, their families, their friends and their business. The whole nation rejoiced at the event. Is there any member of this committee, who did not participate in the general joy? Is there any American, who does not feel proud of this spirited interposition of our government? What, let me ask, was the occasion?—The captivity of three hundred of our seamen. And shall we, then, be passive, and do nothing, when ten times that number, of the same class of our fellow citizens, engaged in the same occupation, are forced into a worse than African bondage? Sir, I have no personal knowledge of any of these sufferers or their connections, living remote from the usual places of their habitation and resort. Probably most of us, from our situations in life, are unconnected and unacquainted with them, and have not, therefore, a very lively sympathy for their sufferings. But, to bring their case home, let every one suppose he had among them, a son, a brother, a friend or a neighbour, suddenly seized, while pursuing his lawful employment, interrupted in his plans of business, ruined in his affairs, not only prevented from returning but even from writing to his friends, confined in a floating prison, obliged to labor without hope of reward, subjected to a discipline naturally rigorous, and rendered more intolerable by his reluctance to submit, treated perhaps with daily insult, liable to the blows and lashes of an unfeeling boatswain, and what is worse, if possible, compelled to expose his limbs and his life in battle, to fight for his oppressor, against nations with whom neither he nor his country has any cause of war, remembering, in his intervals of relaxation, remembering, with painful contrast, the freedom of his native land and the endearments and delights of home, still hoping to be released, through the interposition of our government, but, in the mean time, enduring all the anxiety of suspense—I know not how others feel; but, for myself, I declare, were I reduced to the sad necessity of making a choice, I should prefer a Tripolitan or an Algerine captivity, to an imprisonment on board a British man of war. Sir, I am not describing to you an imaginary scene. Thousands of such cases actually exist. This is a serious fact, of which the world are now witnesses. In the face of the nation, it is officially made known to us, and, with the other subject of national complaint, expressly submitted to our consideration. We cannot shut our eyes against them. We cannot any longer be ignorant of them. We cannot, indeed, avoid acting on them; for, in the existing circumstances, even to do nothing, would be acting. It would be virtually surrendering those rights, which the President is insisting on as "too evident and too important to be surrendered." It would be deserting him, on the national ground which he has taken, and on which he ought to be supported by the nation, and the states, and every private citizen. It is a common cause. Not only our honor, but our interest is essentially concerned. With Great Britain too it is a question of interest. She has occasion for our sailors, to man her fleets and fight her battles. She wants our neutral property for the double purpose of depriving her enemies of the benefits of commerce, and at the same time supplying herself with the means of prosecuting the war. She
will, therefore, proceed, until we convince her it is for her interest to desist. It was not my intention, Mr. Chairman, in addressing you at this time, to examine the merits of the proposition immediately before the committee, or any other particular measure proposed on the subject; but simply to take a view of the nature and extent of our differences with Great Britain, and our obligation to give the executive some efficient co-operation. The President is performing his duty of negotiation, and for a faithful performance of it he is responsible to the nation. In the mean time, he has left it with the Representatives of the states and of the people, to determine what legislative measures, if any, shall be adopted, in aid of his exertions and in support of our neutral rights. On Congress, then, on each House, on every individual member, so far as the influence of one vote extends, now rests the solemn responsibility of this determination.
(Debate to be continued)
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11.
The Senate of the United States yesterday ordered the bill prohibiting the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise from Great Britain, to a third reading.—Ayes 20—Nays 9. The only material alteration, we understand, made in this bill as it went from the House of Representatives, is to admit the importation of black bottles.
We are advised by those who, from their position, heard the Speaker more distinctly than we did, on the point of order on Saturday, that there is an incorrectness in the statement in our last paper; and that the Speaker's decision was that the message of the President might be read,—that he had in secret sitting declared his opinion that the resolution adopted directed the printing of the proceedings, but that he could not undertake to put a construction on it.
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY AT WASHINGTON.
A Library for the special use of the two Houses of Congress, was formed several years ago, in the Capitol on the seat of the national government. This contains already a valuable collection of books. And to add to their number, an appropriation of money for the purchase of more, has been made during the present session. This is to be expended under the directions of a joint committee consisting of Messrs. Mitchell, Adams & Baldwin of the Senate, and of Messrs. J. Clay, T. M. Randolph & Dana of the House of Representatives. It is worthy of the consideration of authors and publishers of books in the United States, whether it would not be well worth their while to send copies to the keeper of the Congressional Library. By depositing their works in that collection, they will be seen and perused by gentlemen of distinction from all parts of the United States. The fame and emolument of the writers and proprietors of printed books can perhaps be promoted in no manner more effectually than by placing copies of them in this growing collection. It will be a publication of them to all the states and territories, in some respects more effectually than by advertisements in the newspapers, and by distribution of catalogues. Gentlemen desirous of having their publications exhibited in this public and conspicuous place, may forward them, free of expense, to Mr. Beckley the Librarian, who will thankfully receive, and carefully preserve them, for the use of the Representative Bodies of the American nation.
COPY.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26, 1805.
COURT OF ADMIRALTY, } Doctors Commons. }
DISPATCH, } BERNERS, Master. }
Before the Right Honorable Sir William Scott.
SENTENCE.
Court.—This case is of very considerable importance in point of the value of property, and in point of the extent of principles which it might involve. It is an American ship going from Amsterdam where she had delivered a cargo from Canton, and was going back again with a cargo taken in at Holland for the purpose of being disposed of at Canton, there another cargo was to be put on board and from the general papers she appeared to be destined again for Amsterdam. There is a sort of information that she was to come to Embden and a market, or rather to express more accurately, that the bills of lading were to be filled up for Embden and a market, but the general tenor of the papers indicate an intention that the return voyage should be to Amsterdam—I may construe the expressions too narrowly.
The first question is with respect to the property. I cannot say I have seen any thing in these letters that tends to shake the title of property. In this case there is very fair proof of its being the property of these persons in America. It is very possible that the supercargo (who undoubtedly is a young man) may have been open to the addresses of persons in Holland who may be in a state of distress, but I cannot possibly take it against the mass of evidence here furnished. As to what has been said with respect to advances by persons in Holland, it is nothing more than what is common, without which com-
merce could not be carried on. They are advances which are not to give the persons any interest in the goods, they are merely mercantile advances, and are not to be considered as carrying any thing disadvantageous to the title of the property. I think it would be vexatious if I was to direct further proof in regard to that circumstance. If the papers are all fair, if there is nothing that arises in the transaction which points to other interests, the court looks no further, and therefore I shall dismiss that part of the case as sufficiently proved to the satisfaction of the court.
The second question is, as to the national character of the persons who come there as supercargoes. I think it is not unreasonable to enquire whether those persons have left Holland or are still remaining there superintending the cargoes which they have imported; for the character of a supercargo is easily mixed and changed for that of a merchant—they might establish a domicile there, and carry on a trade in that sort of way which a belligerent country does not authorize—whether these supercargoes are staying there in the prosecution of their former adventures or for the purpose of a general trading to an indefinite extent. I understand that these parties are now in England, and if that is known to the parties on the other side; their affidavits will not be necessary.
The case being clear of these two matters of fact, the title of property, and the character of those persons in some degree,
The third question is, as to the legality of the trade which is carried on in this case and in many instances of neutral ships; a trade from Amsterdam to Canton in China, and from Canton in China to Amsterdam.
And it is made a question whether this is a trade which a neutral can legally engage in? Certainly it is a case extremely distinguishable from Mr. de Konnick's which has been alluded to. In that case Mr. de Konnick had entered into a contract with the Dutch East India company, in which it was avowed that these goods could not be imported by Dutchmen themselves with security, because they were reduced to such distress by the prevalence of the British arms in that part of the world. The contract held that it was eo animo for the protection of the commerce of the enemy—that case therefore is very distinguishable from this, for there the fact was avowed on both sides. In the present case it is said, that this is a trade arising entirely from the pressure of the war—I am not prepared to say the papers do support that assertion. The circumstances alluded to of a certain commission and advantage are no more than what might have occurred in time of peace, and the matter of fact in this case is not before the court in such a form as to apply it with any harshness.
The court saw in a variety of cases last war the East India trade of Holland subject to much variation—it continued some time in the Dutch East India company, that went to ruin and it fell into other hands, and it did appear at the conclusion of the war, advice was given by Mr. de Konnick in one of his letters respecting whether the trade which had continued open during the peace or not, he recommended if it continued open it should continue open only to the Danes, but how far that advice was adopted I have nothing to satisfy one way or the other; from the number of vessels engaged it appears it was open to a great extent. The present was at no time so confined as the trade to Batavia, the Americans have a great right to go to Canton as to any port in the war, it rests entirely with the Chinese, the Americans have a right to go to Canton and trade with the merchants there, whether they have factories there or not, therefore it does not distinguish the present case to its advantage from that of trading to the Dutch East India settlements properly so called, but I cannot go the length of saying that there may not be something in the trade as it now exists which may require more elucidation, & when I see there are a great number of cases which may probably occur, and looking to the magnitude of the present concern, I think I am consulting the interest of both countries in requiring further information respecting that trade. If it is a trade which is perfectly legal and open it is very fit that American ships should not be interrupted in their commerce. If it should turn out that it is a trade which does improperly interfere with the just rights of this country as a belligerent, there it is necessary that commerce of this nature should be subject to any consequences which captors have a right to inflict upon it. Under the various changes it has undergone and the imperfect information which this case furnishes, I shall allow further proof to be given with respect to the general nature of the trade between Amsterdam and Canton.
N. B. The captors in this case gave up the ship without bail and no further prosecution carried on.
During the late peace, the Dutch East India company allowed neutrals, as per several contracts that were made, to go from Amsterdam to Canton and to return to Amsterdam.
COPY.
PERSEVERANCE, } BLACKSTON, Master. }
This ship sailed under American colours, and was taken the 7th Dec. 1805, when on a voyage from Wampoa near Canton, in China, to Newcastle, in North America and Embden with a cargo consisting of tea, sugar, and nankeens, by the private ships of war, Lion, Wm. Bell, commander, and Diana, Wm. White, commander, and brought to Portsmouth.
1805, Dec. 23. The captor's proctor brought in the ship's papers and preparatory examinations, and prayed the usual monition against the ship and cargo.
27. A claim was given of Thomas Baring for the ship and part of the cargo specified in the said claim, as the property of Ralph Peters, of Philadelphia, merchant.
1806, Jan. 17. A further claim was given of Thomas Baring, for the goods specified in the schedule, annexed to the said claim the whole as the property of American subjects.
The cause came on for hearing on the 23 and 24 January. When the judge admitted the claims, and pronounced the ship and cargo to belong as claimed and decreed the same to be restored to the claimant, for the use of the owners and proprietor thereof, reserving the question of damage arising from the detention.
From the great length of the papers the cause occupied much time in the discussion, and the case of the captors was principally supported from the cargo being consigned to Messrs. Hope and Co. of Amsterdam, who were previously apprised of the shipment, and other circumstances relative thereto, but the court thought this fully explained by the evidence. He held that this circumstance and the master or supercargo not having in the first instance delivered up all the papers justified the captors in their original seizure and examination, but doubted whether it did not in their subsequent detention and bringing the case to an hearing before the court, and therefore reserved the question of damages arising from detention.
Upon this point judgment has not yet been delivered.
DOCTORS COMMONS, } Feb. 3, 1806. }
We have been desired to publish the following, as a fuller statement of the remarks made by Mr. Jackson on Saturday, than that given in our last paper.
MR. JACKSON.—Is it not the right, Mr. Speaker, of any member to demand an official copy of the message?—You have decided it to be a part of the public journal, ordered to be printed—and no appeal has been made from that decision—how can it then with propriety be said, it shall not be read, because the reading of it will give it publicity? As so much has been said of the important bearing of documents sent to us, and we have published our proceedings, it is my wish to see them all exposed to public scrutiny—I am not now prepared to make a motion which I shall offer at a proper time, unless anticipated by some other gentleman, that the President be requested to lay before the House, all the papers heretofore communicated by him, with a view of giving them publicity—I wish on all occasions to give publicity to my conduct as well in conclave as when these doors are open, and I will take this occasion to repel an insinuation made the other day in the debate on the Yazoo question, by a gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. J. Randolph,) which I have heard was applied to me—That I left my seat for fear of voting on it, and removed to a different part of the House—Sir, I will candidly confess, that although the year before the last, I had declared I considered it for the interest of this country, that those claims should be compromised, and voted for the compromise of them—yet last year when I found gentlemen in whom I had great confidence, of opinion that such a measure would tend to sanction a scene of nefarious swindling—I was induced to determine then, and so expressed myself, that I would not vote again upon the question—and I was the more inclined to pursue this course from a supposition that my knowledge of the vital injury which my district had sustained by the existence of a claim, called the Indiana purchase, which hovers over their heads, and in consequence of its recent resuscitation, lands have been sold at one fourth of their value, and which claim is certainly more exceptional than that of many of the persons who purchased from the Yazoo men—might produce a bias in favor of compromise which was improper—and I was willing to think that my opinion was incorrect.—But at the same session when the gentleman from Virginia charged all who had voted for the compromise with corruption, and threatened them with the vengeance of the people—and when it was declared that no member from Virginia, who had the temerity to vote for it, should be re-elected—I was driven from the neutral ground I had taken—and thus borne down by the impetuous intemperance of the gentleman, I thought it became me not to shrink from the vote I had given—The reasons on which I acted were made public. I brought the question fairly before my constituents, and they re-elected me by a greater majority than formerly—I could not, therefore, decline to vote for a measure which they and my judgement approved, & which I believe the faith of Congress has been pledged to sanction—As an individual, I cared not what was the fate of the bill from the Senate—As a judge to whom the claims of our citizens was presented, I wished that it should be ex equo et bono .
The gentleman from Virginia knows I refused by my vote to give leave to the gentleman from Maryland to be excused from voting, as I not only stood up when a division was called for, but made the remark which he repeated, that he was not compelled to vote, but might retire. After giving this vote I went across the House to ask a friend from North Carolina to spend a social evening with me. He is now in his seat, & I appeal to him that I did not even mention the subject before the
House.—When the same question occurred I voted by him, as I had before voted; I knew of nothing that could drive me from my purpose, or from my seat—I will not attempt to scan the feelings which predominate in the mind so illiberal as to attribute unworthy motives to, and manifests a jealousy of every man that differs from it—it is a topic fruitful of commentary, it involves considerations which I will not delineate—for my part I do not envy those feelings, I thank God such is not my nature. It is always unpleasant to me to engage in controversies which have a tendency to excite the malignant passions. I wish to avoid them as much as any man living, as far as is consistent with my honor and reputation—but I never will shrink from a contest political or personal, in this House or out of it at the sacrifice of either.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, APRIL 7.
The Speaker informed the House that the bill to compensate the witnesses who attended the trial of Samuel Chase was for a third reading, on which
Mr. Leib rose, and said that he had a motion to make on the subject. It was that the bill should be re-committed to a committee of the whole House. By the provisions of the bill compensation was to be made to the whole of the witnesses who attended the trial, on behalf of the accused as well as of the prosecution, & to this he never could or would consent. It was the establishment of a principle, which did not obtain in the courts of the U. S. nor he believed in the courts of the respective states, and in the case of a great culprit. He had been pronounced guilty by a great majority of the House, and a majority of the Senate had concurred in the decision, and to make this provision for the payment of his witnesses, indicated a consciousness that the decision had been unjust. To this he was not willing to subscribe. He was not disposed to libel the House by any act of this sort; for it was a libel on themselves for the members who accused, to manifest their consciousness of having acted unjustly by a provision to reward the culprit by the payment of his witnesses. If it is just thus to provide in the case of Chase, we ought to travel back, and commence the business of justice in cases of innocence. It cannot be forgotten, that an insurrection was said to have existed in the year 1794 in the western counties of Pennsylvania, and that for certain purposes this insurrection was produced. Victims were then required by certain members of the government, and among them was a member of this House [Gen. Hamilton.] He was dragged from his home to the city of Philadelphia, incarcerated, and a bill against him sent to the grand jury. It was returned ignoramus, and notwithstanding the innocence of this gentleman was thus established, he was put to an expense of between five and six hundred dollars, not a cent of which was ever refunded to him! Are we then disposed to provide for an acquitted felon, to remunerate him, to give him a premium for his iniquities, and to leave innocence unnoticed? He trusted not. He hoped the House would not dishonor itself by such an act, and he, therefore, hoped a recommitment of the bill would take place.
The motion was agreed to, and the bill re-committed.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8.
A joint resolution was adopted for adjourning the two Houses on Wednesday the 16th instant.
On motion of Mr. Jackson the following resolution was agreed to:
Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be requested to communicate to this House any information which he may possess in relation to an application said to have been made to draw money from the treasury for the purchase of the Floridas before an appropriation made by law for that purpose.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the committee of Claims, made a report on a letter of William Eaton, concluding with a resolution that the proper accounting officers be authorised and directed to settle the accounts subsisting between the U. S. and William Eaton, late Consul of the U. S. at Tunis, under the direction of the secretary of state; which resolution was agreed to, and referred to the committee of Claims to bring in a bill; who during the sitting, brought in a bill authorising the settlement of accounts between the U. S. and William Eaton, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Joseph H. Nicholson, resigning his seat as a member of the House.
Mr. Gregg from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petitions of sundry officers, and representatives of officers who served in the British army in the war which originated in the year 1755, stating the inability, in point of time, to attend to these cases during the present session, and concluding with a resolution for the indefinite postponement of the petitions, in which the House concurred.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the secretary of the treasury, transmitting a statement of the exports of the U. S. from the 1st of October, 1804, to the 1st of October, 1805—by which it appears that the whole exports of the U. S. for that time amount to 95,566,021
Of which amount the exports of domestic growth or manufacture are, 43,337,003

And those of foreign growth or manufacture, 53,179,019 A bill for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes was read a third time and passed.
A bill in addition to an act entitled an act to regulate the grants of land, and to provide for the disposal of the lands of the U. S. south of the state of Tennessee was read a third time and passed.
A bill to amend in the cases therein mentioned, the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, was read a third time and passed.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the Chair—on the bill to authorise the state of Tennessee to issue grants, and perfect titles to certain lands therein described; and to settle the claims to the vacant and unappropriated lands within the same.
Mr. Blount moved to strike out the first section.
This motion was supported by Mr. Blount; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, Alston, G. W. Campbell, Rhea of Ten. and Pitkin.
Messrs. Bedinger, Blackledge and Alexander spoke against the provisions of the bill generally.
The question was then taken on striking out the first section, and passed in the negative without a division.
Various amendments were offered, some of which were agreed to, and others disagreed to, after considerable debate.
Mr. Blackledge moved a new section declaring, that this act shall not take effect until the legislature of North Carolina shall give their assent thereto.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Blount, Macon, and Alexander, and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, and G. W. Campbell; and disagreed to—Ayes 22.
The committee then rose and reported the bill with sundry amendments—when the House adjourned about five o'clock.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10.
On motion of Mr. Mac Creery, Resolved, That the Speaker be requested to inform, the executive of the state of Maryland of the resignation of Joseph H. Nicholson, a representative of that state.
The House took into consideration the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill authorising the state of Tennessee to issue grants, and perfect titles to certain lands therein described; and to settle the claims to the unappropriated land within the same.
Those amendments, having been agreed to, Mr. Blackledge offered a new section—"That this act shall not take effect until the legislature of North Carolina shall pass an act giving their assent thereto."
In support of this motion Mr. Blackledge spoke at considerable length, to show that the bill would be an infringement of the compact between the U. S. and North Carolina, without this provision.
The adoption of this section was also supported by Messrs. Blount and Alexander; and opposed by Messrs. J. C. Smith and Alston.
The Yeas and Nays being required on it—were Yeas 22—Nays 78.
Mr. Alston then moved the following proviso:
Provided nevertheless that nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to impair the provisions of the act of North Carolina ceding to the U. S. certain western lands.
This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 34.
When the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
On the motion of Mr. J. Randolph the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. J. C. SMITH in the Chair—on the bill making appropriations for the support of the navy of the U. S. for the year 1806.
Considerable debate arose on the several items of appropriations proposed to be made, which, together with the various motions made, we will hereafter give at full.
The bill was ordered to a third reading on Saturday.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole—Mr. GREGG in the Chair—on the bill to prohibit officers of the army and navy from holding or exercising any civil office.
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill.
The House immediately considered their report.
Mr. N. Williams moved that the bill should be printed.
This motion was supported by Messrs. N. Williams, R. Nelson, and Sloan; & opposed by Messrs. J. Clay, and J. Randolph; and disagreed to—Ayes 46—Nays 52.
Mr. N. Williams then moved to amend the bill by adding to it the following proviso:
Provided, That this act shall not affect any officer now holding an office under the constitution or any existing law of the United States.
This amendment was supported by Messrs. N. Williams, R. Nelson, and Smith; and opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, R. Whitehill, Dawson, Jackson, and Quincy.
Mr. Rhea of Tennessee, opposed both the amendment and the bill.
When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays on the proviso, which was negatived—Yeas 36—Nays 66.
And the bill ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. D. R. Williams, Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this House an estimate of the respective sums necessary to be appropriated for
repairs of vessels, store-rent, pay of armoures, freight, and contingent expenses of the navy for the year 1806. (Debate in course)
In the 2d column of 1st page, the 6th line of Mr. Williams's speech, inserted in our last paper, strike out the word to. In 6th line same column, change the letter o of the word adopted to a, so as to read "all measures adapted."
COMMUNICATION.
THE SECRET PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
THE House of Representatives having now taken off the injunction of secrecy from their late confidential proceedings, it appears that they related to the Spanish territories.
With Spain we have two important points of difference, resulting from our relations with France. One is the question respecting the extent and limits of Louisiana, which was ceded to us from France by a description referring to a prior cession, or recession, from Spain to France, and also to the ancient French possession of the province. From a want of geographical certainty, a dispute has arisen, with respect to the southwestern boundary; and, from a similar cause, together with the relative terms of the description, there has been a difference of opinion and claim, as to the eastern extent of the cession. While the territorial limits were thus unsettled, our government has abstained from taking possession of the disputed tract of country, or changing the existing state of things. The other subject of controversy is the claim we make on Spain, for French spoliations committed within Spanish jurisdiction, previous to our treaty of settlement with France. If Spain is liable to us, France may be justly responsible to Spain. So far at least France is concerned in the dispute; and, being in an alliance offensive and defensive with Spain, it is supposed must, upon the principles of that alliance, in case of a rupture between us and Spain, take part in the war against us.
The territorial controversy not being settled, our vessels have been subjected to duties on their passage down the Mobile, and certain persons under the Spanish jurisdiction crossed the line of our acknowledged territory in a riotous pursuit of a family of the name of Kemper.
The President, after strengthening the adjacent posts, by a judicious arrangement of our troops, laid the subject before Congress for legislative consideration. Two leading measures appear to have been proposed. One was to raise such an additional standing army, as the President might deem sufficient (not exceeding troops) "to protect the southern frontier of the U. S. from Spanish inroad and insult and to chastise the same." The object of this was a military expedition, offensive as well as defensive, against the Floridas. In principle, it seems to be similar to the proposition of Mr. Ross in the case of the violation of our right of deposit at New Orleans. It was opposed, as unnecessary and dangerous, leading directly to a war with Spain and with her ally, France, and to an eventual alliance with G. Britain. A majority of the House rejected it.
The object of the other measure, which was proposed and finally adopted, was as it is expressed on the journal, "to procure a cession of the Spanish territories eastward of the river Mississippi by purchase," & by an appropriation of two millions of dollars, "to enable the President, in effecting such purchase, to secure to the United States, the most advantageous terms." It was similar to the act, which preceded the acquisition of Louisiana. Indeed the policy is the same, and the hint appears to have been taken from that case. In opposing this, the Federalists acted consistently with their opposition to that measure. The principal objection against the proposed purchase, seems to have arisen from another quarter, that France has an undue influence over Spain, and by her mediation will coerce Spain to make the cession, in order that by some secret stipulation between them the purchase money may be eventually secured by France. This has been represented to be dishonorable, and by the aid of strong prejudices and a heated imagination, has been wrought into a topic of vehement invective and declamation. It has even been pronounced a bribing of France to bully Spain. Whereas the simple truth is, that Spain being an independent power, it is as to us, both in a moral and political view, perfectly immaterial, in case of a cession, how she may think proper to dispose of her money.
Respecting the proper time for removing the injunction of secrecy, there appears to have been a difference of judgement. The constitution and the rules of the two houses have provided for confidential proceedings, whenever it may be necessary, as in cases of foreign relations. It is not to conceal the measures of Congress from the people of the United States, but from foreign nations, with whom we have occasion to negotiate. In the present case, the question was whether the proper time had come for publishing the journal. Some doubtless wished, by a premature disclosure, to prevent the purchase. Some, who were friendly to the purchase, were of opinion that it was not necessary to keep the proceedings any longer from the public eye. Others thought the substance had, by some means or other, already been divulged, and therefore it ought to be formally published. And perhaps a wish to counteract the unfounded suggestions that the majority were afraid and ashamed to have the people know what they had been doing in secret, was not without its influence. At any rate a
sufficient number of the friends of the proposed purchase joined in the vote to give a majority. And the journal is now before the public. What effect its publication may have upon the negotiation, and what will be the final issue of the measure, must be left to be decided by the event. In the mean time, it is confidently believed, an intelligent public, notwithstanding any efforts to mislead them, will be satisfied, that the object of this pacific policy is highly beneficial and important.
The grand jury, for the district of N. York, have found bills against Samuel G. Ogden, Col. W. S. Smith, capt. W. Armstrong, Gen. Miranda, and capt. Thos. Lewis.
New-York, April 7.
The papers which we received yesterday from Jamaica, besides enriching our marine department, furnish an article of intelligence of considerable interest under the head of
MONTEGO BAY, March 8.
The following interesting particulars we have received from a military officer of great respectability, who arrived at Savanna la Mar last Wednesday, in his majesty's schr. Redbridge, lieut. Burt, which left Port Royal on Monday morning:
"That on Sunday the Acasta frigate returned express from Sir John T. Duckworth, with information to the commanding officer at Port Royal, of having a few days previous fallen in with six French line of battle ships, and some frigates, conjectured to be those of the Brest fleet which had separated from the five recently accounted for. It was further understood, the enemy's squadron had been seen going into a Spanish port on the Main, said to be Porto Gabello, where one or two of our cruisers were stationed to watch their motions."
The above gentleman states also, "that in getting under way on Monday from Port Royal, the Superb, with Sir John T. Duckworth's flag, was coming down to expedite the sailing of what ships could be got in readiness; and it was supposed every line of battle ship in port would be prepared to sail in quest of the enemy on Wednesday morning."
April 7.
Montevideo taken by the British. Advice is received at the Island of Cuba, by a Packet from Old Spain, that Montevideo on the river la Plata, is taken possession of by the British, and that their force amounted to 18,000 troops—the commanding officer on this expedition was not named at Cuba, when our informant received this intelligence.
Philadelphia, April 7.
In the Leander, under the direction of General Miranda, (so often mentioned) sailed a great number of adventurers from N. York, as supposed on a visit to the mines of South America, where they expected to be enriched at one dash. On the passage, as we are informed by captain Williamson, they fell in with the British ship of war Cleopatra, when the captain sent a pressing invitation on board the Leander, for some of the lads to take their quarters with him. This they wished to decline, but the officer was so polite, that he would not be said nay, and absolutely insisted on and took 20 of them to dine with his captain. This invitation we suspect has roused them from their golden dreams.
April 8.
The ship Atahualpa, of Boston, capt. Adams, (late Porter) from the North West coast, arrived at Canton, the 16th Nov. The Atahualpa in June last, on the North West coast, was attacked by the natives, and an obstinate conflict ensued, in which capt. Porter, and nine others were killed and nine wounded; they defended themselves with great spirit and bravery, and with great difficulty brought the ship off. Among the killed were both mates of the ship, and Mr. Lyman Plummer, of Salem, nephew to the owner of the ship, who was on board as clerk to capt. Porter, a very worthy and promising young man. Only five persons on board escaped injury. Nearly fifty of the natives were killed or died of their wounds.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on board the Leander, dated Jacmel, 1st March, 1806, received, via Baltimore.
"Gen. Miranda has explained to us his plan; and as we were told before we left New York, when it was explained to us, we were at liberty to proceed or return, we have pretty generally agreed to return. We are landed, and in good quarters; have received what was promised, and money to return, with passage free. The general will get as many men here as he wants; General Pétion at Port-au-Prince, who has the command of 8000 mulattoes, speaking the language of the people of the opposite coast, are all eager to accompany him, and the Emperor of Hayti, gives every facility; and for myself, I believe Miranda will succeed—perhaps we may yet go."
N. Y. Morn. Chron.
FOR SALE,
A second hand COACHEE with a handsome pair of plated Harness. This carriage is the property of a Lady who wishes to sell it, and a bargain will be given. Application may be made to Wm. A. Washington, esq. of Rock-Hill where the carriage may be seen. February 28—Wm
By virtue of a deed of trust from the heirs of John Brown late of Prince George's county deceased, I will offer at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
on the premises at 12 o'clock on Tuesday the 14th day of May next, if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter.
All that valuable tract of Land formerly the property and in the occupation of the aforesaid deceased, lying in the neighborhood of Robert Sewell, esq. about seven miles from Piscataway and 12 from the city of Washington, containing about 360 acres of rich fertile land, well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, and every kind of small grain. Upwards of 25 acres of fine meadow Land and a very great proportion of wood and timber of the most valuable kind.
Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
CHARLES D. HODGES.
April 11—tdof
TAKE NOTICE.
The creditors of PETER VAN WAGENER (late merchant in the city of New York an insolvent debtor) are requested to exhibit their accounts properly authenticated on or before the first day of May next to the subscriber for examination—when a dividend will be made of the said insolvent's property by
JOSEPH T. BALDWIN, assignee, Newark, New Jersey, April 11—wat
In the case of RICHARD MORGAN an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from and after the first day of February next is limited and appointed for the creditors of the said Richard Morgan to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer three times prior to the first day of May next.
By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. Wm. BRENT, Ck. April 14—3t
COMMITTED to my custody on the 13th day of this month as runaways a negro woman and her two children; the woman calls her name Hamer and her children by the names of Mial and Bell—Hamer says that she and her two children are the property of Eliza Berry of Prince George's county—Hamer is about 4 feet 3 or 10 inches high, her children are small and one at the least; their clothes are old and much worn. Their master is requested to come and prove his property, pay the fees, and take them away, or they will be sold agreeable to law.
SUTTON WEEMS, Sheriff
Calvert county.
April 11—gt
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, single and double milled cassimeres, Bennetts patent cork, woolsteeleton and waistcoating, fancy and black silk mouselkins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, snap coatings, Flushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to compleat them in the newest style of fashion.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington, Dec. 13—tf
FOR SALE.
I WILL sell or exchange for dry goods Two BRICK BUILDINGS, well calculated for a retail store, being opposite the Centre Market—for further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. ROBERT HARRISON. April 2—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable lusty woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Chittens of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco.
P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASSY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
TO RENT,
THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co.
Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed in trust from Daniel Hurley, I will offer for Saturday the 3rd day of May next, at 11 o'clock A. M. on the premises, for cash, part of lot number one in square number eight hundred and forty-five in the city of Washington—with a well built two story BRICK HOUSE on the same adjoining the route of Robert Alexander, esq. and now occupied by Mr. Sandford. The title is indisputable as may be seen on application to
NICHOLAS VOSS. April 2—3M3
CHASE'S TRIAL.
This day is Published
By SAMUEL H. SMITH.
TRIAL
OF
SAMUEL CHASE,
An ASSOCIATE JUSTICE of the Supreme Court of the United States, IMPEACHED By the House of Representatives, for HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, before the Senate of the United States.
Taken in short hand, By SAMUEL H. SMITH & THOMAS LLOYD.
In Two large Octavo Volumes—in Boards, price—to subscribers four dollars and a half—and to non-subscribers five dollars.
A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the Editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an earlier period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the Managers and Counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the public, with the exception of the Editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised, and intersected at length, in connection with whatever else formed a part of the trial.
Editors of other prints will confer a benefit by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers. March 24—
A BARGAIN.
THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 300 acres with or without the stock thereon.
It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit thereon, and bounds with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in clover, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the scythe the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom sedge, and from 30 to 50 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco; and plaster of paris answers well with it all. The dwelling house and other improvements may with final repairs, be rendered very comfortable—From its vicinity to two growing cities many advantages result in supplying the markets. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain, particularly if an early application be made. Some part of the purchase money will be required in cash or approved negotiable paper; the remainder rendered easy—or negroes received in payment. The subscriber or William Searly residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Thompson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington.
Isaac Pollock,
Fruit Hill,
Some Lands calculated for the culture of cotton, Indian corn and small grain, situated on a navigable river in the healthiest part of the State of Georgia, will also be sold on reasonable terms or exchanged for negroes. I. P. Jan. 29—cpft
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington, in the suit of James Barry, complainant, against
Dorothy O'Brien, James O'Brien, Mary Anne O'Brien and John O'Brien, defendants in Chancery:
Will be sold at Public Auction, To the highest bidder on Monday the 28th of April next, at Stella's hotel, all those two parcels of land situate in the city of Washington near the Eastern Branch, and contiguous to Booth's wharf, bounded as follows:
The first beginning at the intersection at the west side of South Capitol Street, with Water Street, and running thence with South Capitol Street eighty-four feet, thence due west thirty feet two inches to Water Street, and thence with Water Street to the beginning. The second part beginning at the end of one hundred and fifty-six feet measured westwardly from the north east corner of square numbered six hundred and sixty-two on the south side of South R Street, running thence south one hundred and thirty feet, thence west sixty-four feet three inches, thence north one hundred and thirty feet to South R Street, and thence east with the line of said Street to the beginning, with the improvements and appurtenances on the two pieces of land or either of them being or appertaining. The only improvement on the first piece or parcel of ground abovementioned is, a two story framed Dwelling House, and on the other a single story framed building—any person desirous of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms ready money, or money to be paid immediately on the Court ratifying and confirming said sale. The time of which ratification and confirmation, will be notified in the same papers in which the sale is advertised. LEWIS FORD, Trustee. April 7—3w
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN BOYCE, deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased, are requested to forward their accounts agreeable to law—all those indebted are warned to make immediate payment. Given under my hand. SARAH BOYCE. March 19—3w

WILLIAM H. DORSEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Has opened an office in George- town, next door to the Bank of Colum- bia. He will attend Montgomery county court and the courts held in Washington county in the district of Columbia. April 4-1m
INFORMATION TO TRAVELLERS. THE subscribers beg leave to inform the public that on the first day of April next, a new, expeditious and convenient LINE OF STAGES, will be established between the cities of Phi- ladelphia and Washington—to run in the fol- lowing order of time and place: A stage, with the mail, will leave Pres- toun in Wilmington, every Monday and Wednesday, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Chester town early in the evening on the same day. A stage with the mail, will leave Chester- town on every Tuesday and Thursday, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Rock Hall by early breakfast. A comfortable and fast sailing-packet, with the mail, will leave Rock Hall on every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Annapolis, with a favorable wind, in the course of two and a half hours, at any rate in the course of the same day. A stage with the Eastern Shore of Mary- land and Del. river mails, will leave Anna- polis on Wednesdays and Fridays, and arrive at Washington and George-town on the same days. The stage will leave M c Laughlin's hotel in George-town and Steele's in Washington, on every Thursday and Sunday, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Annapolis on the same days. A packet will leave Annapolis on Mondays and Fridays, at 8 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Rock Hall on the same days, in time to pro- ceed on to Chester town on the same even- ings. The stage will leave Chester town on Tues- days and Saturdays, at 5 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Wilmington on the same days; from whence a stage runs to Philadelphia every day.
One of the subscribers likewise begs leave to inform the public that he is now established at the ancient and well-known ferry Rock Hall, and has provided good, safe and commodious packets, fitted up in the best manner for the accommodation of passengers. That a large and comfortable packet will leave Rock Hall, for Baltimore on the same days that the stage crosses to Annapolis, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 9 o'clock A. M. and will leave Baltimore, from the lower end of Dewey's wharf, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 9 o'clock A. M. for Rock Hall. Each of the above packets are well calculated for the con- veyance of horses and carriages. Horses and carriages will always be in readiness for the conveyance of passengers on their arrival at Rock Hall, to whatever place they may wish to proceed, in any neighboring part of the country, or to Chester town, from whence they may be conveyed to the northward or southward, by the regular line of stages; and that the Annapolis packet will leave Anna- polis on Wednesdays for Rock Hall, and will leave Rock Hall on Sundays for Annapolis, besides the regular day of carrying the mail as above mentioned. He also flatters himself that from his experience in maritime pursuits and the confidence placed in him by many of the most respectable merchants in Baltimore, whilst following the sea being like that he has a competent knowledge to keep his boats in good order, for the comfort and conveni- ence of passengers, and that he will merit the patronage of a generous public, which he hereby respectfully solicits.
It is unnecessary to make any comments on the advantages which entitles this route to a preference, to that round the waters of the Chesapeake bay. This affords a safe dry road, through a beautiful, level, and fertile country, from the Delaware state to the seat of govern- ment, whilst the other presents one continual scene of hills and valleys, generally filled with water and mire. Travellers on this route will not only derive advantage from good roads, shortening the distance, and incurring less expense, but will avoid the danger of injuring their health, by not being exposed to travel- ling by night.
THOMAS HARRIS, Rock Hall, DAVID WETHERSPOON, Middle Town. March 26—tamt
War Department, March 1, 1806. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of Sep- tember 1807, both days inclusive, at the fol- lowing places, viz:
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second, At South-West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Chicko- kee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort M c Arthur, New Ma- drid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, & Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort M c Arthur excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Apponec- Attakapa, Fort St. Bernard, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or
may be stationed, marched or recruited with- in the territory of Orleans, and in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January 1807, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereinafter mentioned, viz:
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian bound- ary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited, within the state of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M c Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort M c Millin, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the Mountains, and within the states of New Jersey, and De- laware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, and at any place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited, within the state of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wel- cott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be station- ed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States' armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclu- sive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred ra- tions. The prices of the several com- ponent parts of the ration shall be speci- fied; but the U. States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ra- tion. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consump- tion of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and whole- some provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be trans- ported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in ad- vance, as in the discretion of the com- mandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor of to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. S. shall be paid by the U. S. at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposi- tion of two or more persons of credita- ble characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the cir- cumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be re- served to the U. S. of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be fur- nished under any of the proposed con- tracts, shall be issued, until the sup- plies which have been or may be fur- nished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a sup- ply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea- board, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. March 5—2aw6w.
Bank of Columbia. THE board of directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 30th inst. at the rate of TEN per cent per annum. The same will be paid to the stock holders or their representatives on or after Thursday the 20th inst.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. March 10—6w.
All persons having claims against the estate of Uriah Forrest deceased, since his bankruptcy, are requested to have them proved according to law, and presented to Philip B. Key, before the 1st day of June next, that a distribution of the personal assets may be made as early as practicable.
REBECCA FORREST, Executrix. April 4—4w
Thirty dollars Reward. RANAWAY on Sunday the 23rd of March, a young negro man named DENNIS, a stout well made fellow, yellow complexion, a small scar on his forehead above his right eye; he is a good hand about a plantation, a com- fortable shoemaker, &c.—had on and took with him a kersey jacket and overalls, a blue roundabout jacket and overalls, a blue roundabout jacket and overalls—Also a young negro wo- man named HANNAH, on Christmas was a year old, ran away from the place where she was hired, she is tall and strong and capable of great deception. Whoever will take up said negroes and confine them in jail, in the dis- trict of Columbia, Ten DOLLARS for each, if out of the district FIFTEEN DOLLARS for each shall be paid.
N. B. I set them both mothers free, and did intend to set them free, if they had behaved as all servants ought to do. I forewarn all persons from harboring, employing, or con- veying them away.
SIMON SOMMERS. Alexandria county, April 4—St
FOR SALE, AN AMPLE PRINTING OFFICE, With three presses and every other material for extensive printing, particularly of public work. A handsome stock of STATIONERY. A valuable collection of BOOKS. And a complete BOOK BINDING appara- tus.
The whole laid in at a considerable expence and in excellent order. Also the commodious STORE and DWEL- LING annexed, on Pennsylvania avenue, and therewith or separately the spacious two story BACK HOUSE on B street near the Hotel.
Proposals will be received for the purchase of the whole or any part of the above proper- ty, by Wm. DUANE on the premises, where any information will be given and the prop- erty may be viewed.
The terms of sale will be rendered easy to a suitable purchaser. April 4—2c
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of pur- chasers. Parts of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr Welden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 14th June 1805—tf
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at pri- vate sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
This is to give notice that if the heirs of a certain STEPHEN REYNOLDS, who died on his way from the western country in the month of August 1803, and supposed to have been a native of the state of New Hampshire or one of the Eastern states will apply to JOHN RING administrator living in the town of Cumberland, Allegany county, state of Maryland, will hear of something to their advantage. By order of Allegany county orphans court March 3—ef2m
TO RENT. THE STORE & DWELLING HOUSE now occupied Dr. Patterson, next door to James Madison's, esq. Possession given the first day of April next—I will also rent the Wharf formerly belonging to Mr. Lewis Deblois on the Eastern Branch, one square above the Navy Yard. Its situation for a Lumber, Coal, and Wood yard, is equal to any in the city of Washington—for terms apply to John Lewitt, esq. or to the subscriber near the Navy Yard. NICHOLAS VOSS. City of Washington, March 14—2awtf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD will be given for apprehending and securing so that the owner may get her again, a like- ly negro girl named ANN, about twenty years of age—of dark complexion, large eyes of ra- ther a down look—& of middle stature. She absconded from George-Town about four or five weeks ago. She formerly belonged to John Brent, Esq. near Fort-Lobacco, in Charles County, state of Maryland. She took with her sundry articles of wearing apparel, among which were a black silk short gown, and a red pink ditto. She appears, when spoken to, diffident and unassuming. The above re- ward will be paid if she is taken out of this district, and ten dollars if taken in it. GEORGE CLOYD, one of the Constables of George town. March 21—2wtf.
In the case of WILLIAM RUTHER- FORD an insolvent debtor.
SIX months from and after the first day of February next is limited and appointed for the creditors of Wm. Rutherford to bring in and exhibit their claims to the trustee. It is ordered that this notice be published in the Washington Federalist and National Intelli- gencer, three times in each paper prior to the first day of July next. By order of the honorable Wm. Cranch, Esq. WM. BRENT, Ck. April 7—3t
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Wm. Rutherford an insolvent debtor, will please make immediate payment, else suits will be instituted for the recovery thereof. THOMAS HERTY, Trustee.
WANTED, either a school master or mistress, to reside with a gentleman in the upper part of Virginia, apply at this office. March 19—
ON MONDAY the 21st day of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold on the premises at 12 o'clock at public sale to the highest bidder, the dwelling plan- tation of the late Wm. DUGGS, consisting 230 acres of land—there is on the premises a handsome commodious dwelling house, sta- ble, barn and negro quarters—the Land lies level, is of good quality and well fitted to plantation—there is an excellent garden and a great deal of choice fruit—the dwelling house is situate 4 miles from George town; and from the beauty of its situation, its healthiness and other advantages, a more desirable place for the residence of a gentleman cannot be offered. It is at present subject to the life estate of a Lady upwards of 70 years old, and will be sold under that incumbence. And at the same time and place will be sold, plantation on Rock creek, containing 215 acres, of which 100 acres is in wood—This tract has on it a fine Mill seat, distant about 5 miles from the city of Washington. And at the same time and place will be sold be- tween 15 & 20 valuable likely negroes—men, women and children, among the former are some valuable tradesmen and farmers—the ne- groes are orderly and sober, and all raised in the family. And nothing but the embarrassments of the estate could compel a sale of them— Terms of sale for the negroes, notes with ap- proved indorsers payable 1-3 in 60, 1-3 in 90 and 1-3 in 120 days—the land on a credit of 1, 2, and 3 years with interest from day of sale—if any default in payment of any in- stallment, the whole to become due. JOSEPH W. CLAGETT, } Trustees. PHILIP E. KEY, March 17—ep4w.
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans court of Calvert county in Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of Samuel Whittington late of Calvert county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the proper vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 19th day of March, eighteen hundred and six. WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, Adm r .
N. B. All persons having claims against the partnership of Samuel Whittington and company are requested to make them known to the subscriber as speedily as possible. Those who are indebted to make immediate payment to WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, Assignee of Francis Whittington, the surviving partner of S. Whittington & Co. March 26—3w
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—ef
NOTICE. The subscriber respectfully in- forms the inhabitants of Washington city that he has engaged to repair the PUBLIC PUMPS—applications made at his house near the Wharf on Tiber Creek will be duly at- tended to. WM. YEATES N. B. Pumps made on the best construction and Pipes for conveying water on the shortest notice. 4th month 7th, 1806—3t
FOR SALE. UPWARDS of 2000 acres of Land lying on each side of Little River in Loudoun county being part of the Goose Creek tract of land purchased of the late col. Charles Carter; the river runs nearly through the middle of it and forms on each side upwards of two hundred acres of low grounds, of which about forty acres is timber. It is in general good farm land, and remarkable for the pro- duction of grass and of timber in particular. About three fourths of the tract in my own occupation, the remainder in the possession of tenants. The land lies well, abounds in good springs, and has a sufficiency of white and red oak timber, and some fine poplars. The purchaser may be supplied with flock of every kind, also with from 20 to about 30 ne- groes in families, and taking them in that man- ner upon very reasonable terms; the land lies about the same distance (40 miles from Wash- ington, Alexandria, and Danville, eight miles from Leesburg & six from Middlebury; there is on the part in my occupation a small dwelling house containing two rooms and an entry below, and two rooms above stairs, a kitchen, good stable and carriage house and other necessary buildings, all of them erected within the last five years, a good garden. The purchaser may be accommodated in the payments.
JOSEPH JONES. Near Leesburg, Loudoun County, April 7—p1m
A LIST of LETTERS, Remaining in the Post Office at Wash- ington city, on the 1st day of April 1806.
A—Jonathan Arnold, William Ab- bot 2, Peter Allen, Thomas G. Addi- son, E. Avery, Anthony Addison Lieut. George Armistead, Mr. Anderson, John Armstrong, Jacob W. Albright 4, Tho- mas Arnold 3. B—Mrs. S. Bacon, captain Benjamin Briggs 2, Richard Butler 2, lieutenant Charles A. Budd, rev'd Stephen Bovale, William Burnyan, Phillis Burr, Theo- dore Burr, Frederick Beitz, Samuel Brooke, Alexander Brent, rev'd John Brackenridge, doctor Edward Briscoe, William Bainbridge, William Ballard, James Barry carpenter, John Bowin, William Brent, Eleanor M. Brown, James M. Bradford, Wilson Brown, George Budd, David Bussard, mr. Brown 2, captain Robert Bailey 3, Johnson Biakely, Benjamin Brown, Wil- iam Barton, esq. Ignatius Boone of Nichs, Mrs. Rebecca Bickly. C—William Cowan, John Coval, lieut. Eli B. Climson, Doros Chrous, Smith Craven, George Chism 3, Thomas Cantfield, James Chamberlain, Louis Chadburn, William Coffee, esq. John H. Carr, esq. George Carroll, Mary A. Caton, Robert Coane 4, Enoch Camp-
bell, David J. Cox, dr. Peter Custis, Joseph Cuvera, esq. captain Hugh Geo. Campbell, Thomas Clark, Archibald Cheshire 4, John Clark, sen. Henry Carbery, Joseph Cobb, John S. Craw- ford, Adam Cuzan, George Cuzens. D—Captain Ducatur, Aaron Dayton, William Dolley, William Dunlap, Pin- nard Derieux, miss Sally Davis, David Duncan, esq. Lewis De Mun, captain John H. Dent, John Darby, Silas Dins- moor 4, miss Dur, Joseph Duncastle, Je- remiah Donovan, Joseph Duly, William Dilman, Gustavus Douglass 2, Matthew Davis, Robert Deverson, miss Cath- rine Derrer, Mr. Dehor, captain Tho- mas Dulton, Mr. Dryleson. E—Rufus Easton, esq. 3, St. Clair Elliott, John H. Elton 2, Jesse D. Elli- ott, Edward Evans, Elizabeth Evans, Francis Eppes. F—Thomas Freeman, messrs. D. Floyd and William Chambers, esqs. Henry Fisher, Robert Fell, Isaac Foster 2, captain John Francis, Elizabeth Fla- nagan, Mrs. Charlotte Fitzhugh 2, Ri- chard Farrell. G—Lewis H. Guerin, esq. 11, Wil- iam Gantt, Jacob Gibson, esq. William Green 4, Johanna Gallaspy, Catharine Gardner, Henry Gatton, Robert H. Goldsborough, James Gardner, Joseph Gray. H—Mr. John Heath 2, captain Hal- selle, Nathaniel H. Heath, Robert Howison, miss Susannah Hutchins, care of Richard Catts, esq. midshipman Wm. E. Hill 2, doctor J. L. Henry 3, Tho- mas Hagby, Elizabeth Hughes 2, John Henricks, Mary Horner, doctor Elisha Harrison. I—Catharine Jauvier, Mr. C. Jan- son, Mr. Thomas Jenkins, Kinsey Johns 2, William Henry Jackson 2, hon. judge Johnson, Charles Jouett, Susan Johnson, William Jones, care of Thomas Hutchi- son, Samuel Johnson, John Innes 2. K—James Kenan, Jacob Kleiber, Mr. Kusick, John Kale, Richard King, Edward P. Kennedy 2, George Ken- nedy. L—Captain Meriwether Lewis, lieut. John Livingston, John Lincoln 2, Abra- ham B. Lindsay 2, Morris Lewis, miss Sarah Lowmox, Law and Bruce 2, John Lowery, Isaac Lewis, Alexander Laws 3, Andrew Leddy, Jeremiah Love, B. H. Latrobe, esq. M—Mrs. Jane Murray, colonel John Mercer 2, Mrs. Hannah Maxwell, John Ripley Madison, lieut. George Morris, captain John McClellan 2, Obadiah Maurice, John N. Meus 2, William Mor- ton, esq. 3, captain Len. Mackall, Wil- iam S. Moore, Elizabeth R. Morris, Briston Mayo, William Mattox, Wash- ington Morton, esq. 2, colonel Return J. Meigs 3, Malcolm McGee, Franklin Metcalfe, Eliakim Morse 3, Jacob Miller, Moses Mershon, John Moore, captain Alexander Murray 3, John Maysey, John Mackey, William Michlin, Fran- cis Marion, jun. general Francisco de Miranda. N—Benjamin Naylor, Jeremiah Nel- son, John Nelson, John M. Noyes, Miss Frances W. Nance, doctor Joseph W. New, Rebecca Nalley, Peter Norbury, John M. Nally. O—Major Ogden, Nathaniel Ownes, Samuel Overton. P—Garrett Penderghast, William Prentis, Mr. Potts, Mr. Pitman, lieu- tenant Daniel N. Patterson, Joseph Per- sons, lieutenant R. Pinckney, 2, John Pringle, Ralph Potts, Robert Patterson, Miss Ann Pryse, William Pitman, Ed- ward Preble, 2, James Peabody, Norman Prindle, Miss Milly Perry, Mrs. Price, Q—Henry Quinley, esq. 2. R—James R. Rodgers, Madame La Bland de la Rochefoucault, Josepha Reilly, George H. Rodgers, Mr. Ter- rien de Riviere, Miss Ridenshouse, Charles D. Ross, esq. Lewis T. Rush. S—Captain Amos Stoddart, John Saunders, esq. Jonathan Shoemaker, 2, doctor Simeon Smith, William S. Shaw, Gilbert Stewart, captain James Somer- ville, Miss Eliza Swaine, John Smith, esq. 2, Mrs. Merier Smith, George Stanley, 2, William Scott, William Sprague, 2, captain John Shaw, Michael Sheely, 2, Walter B. Smallwood, Rags Sands, Samuel Sluter, William Spe- lman, Eliza Shorter, George Singleton, John B. Scott, colonel commandant, 10, John Strode, esq. 3, Enoch Silsby, 2, Samuel Shaw, Hugh Steel. T—Charles Tomkins, 3, Charles Tuckett, esq. John Lloyd Tilghman, John Tulk, Richard Teril, Miss E. Thomas, William Tilghman. V—Joseph Varden, Lewis Valli, 2, colonel James Van, John Vernouet, Martin Voleh. W—Joseph I. Wood, esq. Thomas Watson, Timothy Winn, Molly Wright, Thomas Walbert, John Winthrop, esq. Walter Winton, esq. Francis White, Henry R. Warfield, James Wallis, Henry Waddell, George S. Washington, captain Richard Whiley, 2, Francis Wayne, Isaac Williams, captain Tho- mas Willey. Y—John Yerby.
FOR SALE, A handsome second hand GIG On liberal terms, Enquire of the Editor or Mr. Joseph Cuffin near the Navy Yard. April 4—6t
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE partnership of ROMULUS RIGGS, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual con- sent. If there is any claims against said firm, they are requested to be presented for pay- ment, and all those indebted will please to call and pay their accounts immediately to Romu- lus Riggs, who is authorized to settle the business of said firm. ELISHA RIGGS, ROMULUS RIGGS. The business will be continued at the same place, by the subscriber, who intends keeping a good assortment of reasonable goods, and will sell low for cash or toacco. ROMULUS RIGGS. George town, April 4—