The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1803-10-05 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. III.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. CCCCLXI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1803.
PAID IN ADVANCE
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The following are the protest of Mr. Forbes, and the answers given to his letters, inserted in our last.
COPY OF PROTEST.
By this public protest it be it known unto all whom it may concern, that on the 10th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three, before me, John Herman Laughans, notary public, residing and practicing in the free imperial city of Hamburg, by lawful authority duly admitted and sworn, personally came and appeared before me John M. Forbes, esq. consul of the United States of America, near the free imperial city of Hamburg, who did then and there let forth and solemnly declared to me, the said notary, that on the 10th day of June instant, at about three of the clock in the afternoon, as the appearance has been informed, and verily believes, the American Schooner Altrea, of Gloucester, captain Charles Babson, being off the harbour of Cuxhaven, and within the territorial limits of the city of Hamburg, was forcibly entered by certain armed officers and seamen, whose names are to the appearance unknown, belonging to his Britannic majesty's frigate Amethyste, capt. Campbell; that a seaman of the crew of the said Schooner Altrea, named Wm. Brown, being a citizen of the United States of America, and as the appearance verily believes a native of the town of Gloucester, in the state of Massachusetts, was impressed out of the said Schooner Altrea, on board the said frigate the Amethyste, and forcibly carried to sea in the service of his Britannic majesty, against the will and consent of the said Wm. Brown, in violation of the right of protection and national hospitality of the territorial dominion of the free imperial city of Hamburg: Wherefore, the said John M. Forbes, declared to protest, and the said notary at his special instance and request, have protested, and by these presents do most firmly protest, against the said captain Campbell, and the officers and seamen of the said frigate the Amethyste, and all others whom it doth or may concern, for taking out of the said Schooner Altrea, and forcibly impressing into his Britannic majesty's service, and carrying to sea the said Wm. Brown, a citizen of the United States of America, as well on the part and behalf of the owners of the said Schooner Altrea, for all damages and losses, which they or any of them has sustained or may hereafter sustain from or by reason of the premises, as for the indignity done to the United States of America, and the violation of that protection to which the citizens of the said states, and of all other nations in amity, have a rightful claim, as long as they peaceably demean themselves within the territorial limits of the free imperial city of Hamburg.
In testimony whereof the said appearance has hereunto subscribed his name, and the said Notary have hereunto set his hand and affixed the public seal of my notarial office at Hamburg, the day month and year, first within written.
(Signed) JOHN M. FORBES, Consul of the United States of America. Which I attest, (Signed) J. H. LAUGHANS, Notary Public.
A true copy, (Signed) J. H. LAUGHANS.
(TRANSLATION)
Mr. Sindie Von Sienen's Letter to Mr. Forbes.
MR. CONSUL, I have not failed to communicate to the venerable Senate, your complaint on the subject of the violence exercised by the captain of the English frigate the Amethyste, particularly against the person of a sailor of the American vessel the Altrea, in the roads of Cuxhaven. The Senate, who would have wished, however, that the captain of the Altrea had, in the first instance, addressed his complaint to the Bailiff of Ritzebuettel, have nevertheless hastened to apply to the Charge d'Affaires of his Britannic majesty, in order to obtain on this subject a suitable reparation.
Expecting soon to be able to inform you of the result of his step, I pray you, Mr. Consul, to accept the assurance of my perfect consideration.
(Signed) A. SIENEN. MR. FORBES, Consul of the United States of America, Hamburg.
Hamburg, June 10, 1803.
SIR, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day, and
shall abstain from any observations on the public measure you therein state you have thought proper to put forward in this conjuncture of hurry and anxiety, not doubting its importance and tendency have been understood and duly weighed by you. The motives and grounds of your proceeding will be best judged by my superiors and yours, and I shall not fail to send copies of your letters, of this day and of the 6th inst. together with a copy of the protest, so soon as I receive it from you, to the King's Secretary of State.
I am, &c.
(Signed)
GEORGE M. RUMBOLD.
JOHN M. FORBES, Esq. &c. &c.
Copy of a letter of instructions addressed to masters of American Vessels sailing from the port of Hamburg.
Sir,
Some instances have lately occurred, of American seamen having been impressed, within the limits of this consulate, into the British service, in which cases the captains have proceeded to sea, leaving their impressed seamen to the uncertain chance of being identified and recovered by application to the admiralty in England. This indifference is highly reprehensible, inasmuch as it violates at once the duty which every American owes to his injured fellow-citizens, and the obligation which masters of ships in a particular manner ought to feel to enforce, as far as in their power, respect to the national flag. Official remonstrances are insufficient when unsupported by legal evidence of injury. I have therefore to enjoin you, in case any violence should be committed to your vessel or crew by any foreign power, within this consular district, to bring your vessel to anchor, and return immediately, with one or more of your crew, to this city, in order to support by your united testimony, the representations which I may find it necessary to make in the case.
Your good sense will sufficiently demonstrate to you the necessity of this measure, without further explanation.
Sincerely wishing that no case within the intent of these instructions may occur to you,
I remain respectfully,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) J. M. FORBES.
Consul of the United States of America.
Treasury of the United States,
Washington August 15, 1803.
WHEREAS by an act of Congress dated May the 8th, 1792, entitled "An act to provide for a Copper Coinage," in the second section thereof, it is enacted,
"That after the expiration of six calendar months from the time when there shall have been paid into the Treasury by the said Director (of the Mint) in cents and half cents, a sum not less than fifty thousand Dollars, which time shall forthwith be announced by the Treasurer in at least two gazettes or newspapers, published at the seat of government of the United States for the time being, no copper coins or pieces whatsoever, except the said cents and half cents, shall pass current as money, or shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment for any debt, demand, loan, matter or thing whatsoever; and all copper coins or pieces, except the said cents and half cents, which shall be paid or offered to be paid or received in payment contrary to the prohibition aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and every person by whom any of them shall have been so paid or offered to be paid or received in payment, shall also forfeit the sum of ten dollars, and the said forfeiture and penalty shall and may be recovered with costs of suit for the benefit of any person or persons by whom information of the incurring thereof shall have been given."
And whereas it appears by the books of this office, that more than fifty thousand dollars in cents and half cents have been so paid into the Treasury. I now therefore, in obedience to the said act, do hereby give public notice of the same.
TH. T. TUCKER.
Treasurer United States.
August 15.
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WAS committed to the jail of Baltimore county, on the twenty third ultimo, as a runaway, a negro man by the name of TOM—he is about nineteen or twenty years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, of a light brown complexion; had an olive colored jean jacket with sleeves, velvett trowsers, red cross barred, Marcellus vest, and a white linen shirt—He says he belongs to Mr. Usher Williams, of Charleston, South Carolina. If his owner does not release him, he will be sold for his goal fees according to law.
James Wilson, Sheriff.
September 12.
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Foreign Intelligence.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS,
Friday, August 12.
At half after three o'clock his majesty having taken his seat on the throne, the gentleman usher of the black rod, was desired to require the attendance of the speaker of the house of commons. The speaker attended accordingly, and read the following address:
"Most Gracious Sovereign,
"Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the knights, citizens, & burgesses of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled, have at length completed the supplies granted to your majesty for the service of the present year—a period memorable for the events which it has produced, and awful for those which may be yet to come.
"In granting those supplies, your majesty's faithful commons have considered that a crisis, without example, demanded unexampled efforts; and by resolving to raise, annually, a large proportion of the supplies for the current year, so long as the war endures, they have given to all the world a solemn pledge of their inflexible determination to render the public credit unassailable.
"They have also proceeded to revise the system of your Majesty's permanent revenue. By consolidating the duties in each of its principal branches, they have simplified its operations, and at the same time they have endeavored to render its pressure less burdensome by regulating its mode of collection.
"The commercial interests of this country, to which our attention was called by your majesty's gracious commands at the commencement of the present session, have been maturely considered; and measures have been taken for affording material accommodations & facilities to mercantile transactions, by tendering our principal ports free for all nations to import, deposit, and re-export their merchandise, without toll or tax, unless voluntarily brought into our own market for home consumption.
"Nor have we forgotten to bestow our earnest and serious thoughts upon the safety and efficacy of our church establishment in every part of the United Kingdom. Upon this subject, as comprehending all that consecrates our national hopes, morals, and policy, we have deliberated with peculiar care and anxiety; and we presume to believe, that the important laws which have been passed in aid of our church establishment, will materially strengthen and gradually extend its influence through succeeding ages.
"But, Sire, these were cares and objects belonging to times of peace. Wise, politic, and desirable, as they might be, nevertheless, called upon now by your majesty's commands, we have without hesitation turned all our thoughts and efforts to meet the renewal of war, persuaded that your majesty's paternal care preserved to us the blessings of peace so long as they could be retained with safety and honour, and confident that since they have been openly attacked, and the justice of our cause has been made manifest to the world, our appeal to arms will not be in vain.
"This war we see and know to be a war of no ordinary character. We feel that our religion, laws and liberties, & excellence as a nation are put to the issue, and we have prepared for the contest accordingly. Besides the supplies of money, we have augmented beyond all former example, every species of military force known in this country—we have met rebellion with prompt and necessary laws—and for the defence of a sovereign endeared to us by long experience of his royal virtues, and commanding not an allegiance alone, but our hearts and affections, the whole nation has risen in arms.
"May then the God of our fathers go forth with us to battle, and bless our cause, and establish with victory that throne which we revere as the bulwark of our liberties; and so shall other nations at length learn, that a free, valiant, and united people is unconquerable, and able to set lasting bounds to an empire of violence, perjury, and unrelenting ambition.
"To the bills which we now humbly present to your majesty, your commons, with all humility, entreat your majesty's royal assent."
His majesty then, in a firm and audible tone, addressed the following speech to the lords and commons assembled:—
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
I am at length enabled, by the state of public business, to release you from your long and laborious attendance in parliament.
In closing the session, I have the utmost satisfaction in expressing the strong sense which I entertain of that zealous and unwearied regard for the welfare and honor of your country, which has distinguished all your proceedings.
During the continuance of peace, your conduct manifested the just view which you had taken of our actual situation, and of the dangers against which you were peculiarly called upon to provide; and since the recurrence of hostilities, you have displayed an energy and promptitude which have never been surpassed, in the means which you have supplied for the defence of the country, & for the vigorous prosecution of the war.
Your proceedings, in consequence of the late treasonable and atrocious occurrences in Ireland, will, I trust, have the effect of preventing any further interruption of its internal tranquility, and of convincing my vindicating my loyal subjects, in that part of the united kingdom, that they may confidently rely on that protection to which they are so justly entitled.
In the midst of the deliberations, which were occasioned by the immediate exigency of the times, you have not been unmindful of other objects, to which I had directed your attention; and I have great satisfaction in observing, that you have completed a system for consolidating the duties, and regulating the collection and management of the several branches of the revenue; and that you have adopted measures which are calculated to afford material accommodation to the mercantile part of the community, and to encourage and extend the navigation and commerce of my dominions.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons.
I return you my particular thanks for the liberality and readiness with which you have granted the supplies for the public service.
It is painful to me to reflect, that the means of necessary exertion cannot be provided without a heavy pressure upon my faithful people: But I cannot sufficiently applaud that wisdom and fortitude which have led you to overlook considerations of temporary convenience, for the purpose of preventing a large accumulation of debt during the continuance of the war. You may be assured that there shall be as strict an attention to economy on my part as may be consistent with these preparations and exertions which will be best calculated to frustrate the designs and to weaken the power of the enemy, by whose arrogant pretensions and selfish ambition alone these sacrifices have been rendered unavoidable.
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
I am fully persuaded that, during the cessation of your parliamentary duties, you will continue to be actuated by the same spirit which has been uniformly displayed in your councils. It will be your duty to assist in carrying into effect those important measures which your wisdom has matured for the defence & security of the Realm; and particularly to give the most beneficial direction to that ardour and enthusiasm in the cause of their country which animate all classes of my people.
Justly sensible of the state of pre-eminence, in which it has pleased the Almighty to support us for so many ages, amongst the nations of Europe, I rely with confidence, that, under the continuance of his Divine protection, the exertions of my brave and loyal subjects will prove to the enemy and to the world, that an attempt to subvert the independence, or impair the power of this united kingdom, will terminate in the disgrace and ruin of those by whom it may be made, and that my people will find an ample reward for all their sacrifices, in an undisturbed enjoyment of that freedom and security, which, by their patriotism and valour, they will have preserved and ensured to themselves and their posterity.
Then the LORD CHANCELLOR, by his MAJESTY's command, said;
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
It is his majesty's royal will and pleasure, that this parliament be prorogued to Thursday the 6th day of October next, to be then here holden; and this parliament is accordingly prorogued to Thursday the 6th day of October next.
LONDON, August 19.
Dumourier is arrived in this country—we suppose Government have suffered him to find an asylum here; Hamburg and Altona not being very secure places of residence for him at present. Besides, the French may have hinted to the magistrates of those cities, a wish for his removal; but it has been reported that he is to have a principal, if not a chief command, in an expedition to be undertaken against some part of the enemy's coast. We do not believe that the rumour is well founded. In a contest so truly British as the present, we hope to be led on to battle by British commanders alone. Would it not gall the pride of Englishmen to be told that they were forced to employ a Frenchman in a war undertaken against Frenchmen? Britain single handed against France.—Let us have British arms, British soldiers, British officers, every thing British, and nothing but British.
General Dumonceau, the French commander at the Hague, has issued a proclamation, in which he exhorts the Batavian troops to preserve the greatest amity with the French, as they have one common object, and the conquest of England is equally the interest of France and Batavia.
August 23.
Preparations for an expedition in the North Seas are now making in several of our ports. Gun-boats are equipping at Sheerness which are to assemble in the Downs; and, it is said, they will be commanded by Sir Home Popham, who will also have the superintendence of the embarkation of troops. Lord Keith arrived on Friday off Margate in the Monarch, from whence he was to proceed to Yarmouth. There he will be joined by Admiral Montague and some ships of the line from the Downs.
Government has ordered lines of defence to be drawn on the eastern side of London. Platforms are immediately to be constructed by a very considerable number of artificers, capable of mounting 108 pieces of cannon of 24 pounders, and 156 of 12 pounders. The lines and platforms will, it is supposed, be completed in the course of one month.
Some of our citizens on Tuesday looked into Dunkirk. The preparations in that port were confined to the equipment of a few privateers. The troops, it was said, had suddenly been withdrawn from the coast, and were, it was reported, concentrating in the neighbourhood of Paris.
It is very confidently reported that Generals Pichegru and Dumourier are to command different armies of French Royalists, who, supported by British troops, are to land on the coasts of Brittany, where there are thousands that will join them; while a large British army makes a distinct attack on another quarter. Report adds, that some of the Royal Family of France will be placed at the head of the French Expedition, and that the war will be carried on in a manner and on principles very different from the last.
The court of Berlin has drawn a close cordon on her frontiers, in the neighbourhood of Hanover, and has completely cut off all intercourse with that unfortunate country. The French general complained that the measure militated against his troops, as numerous articles, of which they were in want, could only be drawn from thence; but the Prussian commander replied, that his orders were peremptory.
The Russian Ambassador, Count Marcoff, has made pressing representations to the French Government against the occupation of Naples, and, it is said, with success. General St. Cyr, the French Ambassador, on his arrival at Naples, promised that the tranquility of the kingdom should not be disturbed, provided that the Royal Family continued in their capital.
Letters from Vienna, of the 30th ult. mention, that the French have expressed an intention to occupy the coasts of Greece, with a view to shut the British from the ports of the Adriatic.—We have a squadron cruising off Ancona, competent to prevent the execution of the plan, should it be entertained.
The blockade of the Weser has occasioned more sensation in the Northern Ports of Germany than we could have expected. It has created great ferment at Berlin, and in Silesia, the linen-weavers, who are thrown out of employment by it, are in a state of insurrection.
The latest private advices received at Vienna from Constantinople mention, that on the deposition of the Mussi, the Grand Vizier was going to resign his office, but was prevailed upon by threats only to remain in administration. The

Grand Vizier , when these accounts came away, bad orders to march against the Banditti in Romelia with a formidable force, of which 40,000 men were actually pushing forward to Adrianople, it is also said, that the Sanjak Bey had broke up from Constantinople with the bloody standard to encourage the true Musselmen to join the expedition against the robbers.
The East-India Company have made a patriotic offer, which has been accepted by Government. They are to furnish six ships, completely manned, for the service of the state.
A camp of 15,000 men will, it is said, be formed towards the end of this month, about five leagues from Brussels, on the road to Namur.
We learn from Brest, that the minister of Marine has sent orders to Messrs. Lapon, Moras, Solminiac, Valseur, Rotamet, Lottance, Deshautours, Peneires, Clevin, and Saint-Criquet, officers of marine, to set out for Boulogne.
Private letters from Paris, communicate some particulars, which if true, are important, viz. that it is the design of Bonaparte not only to invade Great Britain and Ireland, but to attack Malta and Gibraltar at the same time—and that a force of 120,000 men is now assembled in Languedoc, Provence and Italy, for carrying these schemes into effect. Near Toulon and Marseilles are 23,000 men, of whom 1500 are horse artillery, equipped for a foreign expedition. Bonaparte in his next tour, it is added, is to visit St. Maloes & Bordeaux, as well as Brest.
At the first audience given to the ambassadors after Bonaparte's return, the Bailiff de Ferrette presented his credentials as minister plenipotentiary from the order of Malta.
The report of a triple alliance of the northern powers with France, which was stated early last week, upon the credit of mercantile letters, is again repeated in an article from Frankfort; but without any corresponding circumstance to support it.
It is a circumstance deserving of remark, that the king of Prussia and the emperor of Russia, in the negotiations which are now pursued with activity between these two Sovereigns, treat without the intervention of their respective ministers, and even write their own dispatches.
The number of the English confined in Holland is said to amount to 1300 persons. Among them are persons who have been settled near 50 years in Holland, particularly at Flushing. The French General has declared to those victims of contumelious fury, that he will take their wives, children, and property under his own protection. Those who have seen, felt, or heard, what French protection means, will easily construe the meaning of this political assurance.
From Hanover we learn, under date of the 2d inst. that the French intend to overwhelm that country with 8000 men more of their reserve. The troops who arrived there were generally ragged, and only sent to be equipped and fed at the expence of the states. Two columns of French troops, it is stated, are to pass through Munster, in Westphalia, to occupy the district of Gottingen.
MESSINA, July 29.
The new Grand Master of Malta having been prevented by circumstances from repairing to his island, has here solemnly taken possession of the dignity to which he has been promoted. This ceremony took place the day before yesterday, after the usual manner, in presence of an assembly of the knights of the order. The Bailiff Trott, the senior of those who were present, received the oath of the Grand Master, TOMMASI . Tommasi immediately proceeded to appoint the Chevalier Busi, lately arrived from Malta, ambassador of the Order at Rome, instructing him, at the same time, to make no delay in repairing to his post.
The Grand Master of Malta, after his installation on the 27th of June addressed the knights of the Order in the following terms:
"Having been elected by the Holy See, to whom we offer up thanks and acknowledgments of our gratitude, to occupy the Grand Mastership of the Holy Military Order of Jerusalem, we are bound to exert all our efforts to render ourselves worthy of such an honorable choice. When, left to ourselves alone—what are we able to do? What, can we do if deprived of the alliance, the zeal and the wisdom of the antient members of the order? The object now in view is to re-unite and re-organize a body, the members of which are dispersed, and the laws which governed them have been left almost entirely unenforced for the space of five years. Such, my dear brethren, are the motives which have induced us to call together the Sacred Council, agreeably to the forms prescribed by our statutes, which we have bound ourselves uniformly and invariably to obey. It is far from our intention, my beloved brethren, to call up to your recollection the lamentable events of the past, and the fatal causes which have plunged the Order into a sea of
troubles, from which it has been extricated by the vigorous hand of the virtuous monarch, to whom we owe an eternal gratitude; we have now only to attend to the salutary means by which we may aspire to the glory of restoring its former splendor an Order which, during the lapse of seven centuries, has attracted the beneficent regard of Sovereigns, and merited the esteem of nations. And you, my beloved brethren, who with me constitute the Holy Council of the Order, bring to your recollection, in all your deliberations, the duties to which you are bound by the oath which you have just taken before us, and in the presence of God who sees, weighs, rewards, and punishes all. Yours is the proud lot to re-unite the sacred bonds of our institution—bonds which, through religion and honor only, may acquire a durable felicity. These bonds consist in a complete oblivion of private interests, which are the bane of all associations, that you may devote yourselves solely to the public interest, in obedience to the statutes, in the inviolability of the laws, in harmony among ourselves, in integrity, courage and perseverance. Convinced that we shall find in all of us the influence of those noble sentiments which will restore to us our ancient lustre, which will confirm in their benevolent intentions the governments that are already decidedly in our favor, and which will secure to us the protection of every other government, we shall continue to live in the cheering hope of our future glory."
JUNE 29.
All the knights of the Order of St. John, of Jerusalem, who are at this place, were assembled yesterday by the Grand Master, in the Piorial church of the order. It was the first public assembly that he has convened: he there went through the first of the operations which are necessary to restore to the Order its existence, and its antient statutes. He first ordered the Pontifical Bull of his election to be read; that being concluded, he arose, and advancing placed himself on his knees, before the two most antient Bailiffs; and between their hands he took the accustomed oath. On his return to his seat, the Bailiffs were permitted to kiss his cheek; the knights and masters were allowed only to kiss his hand. The ceremony finished by an exhortation of the Grand Master to the Order, enjoining them to exhibit that union which was so necessary in the career which they had to pursue; and to display a constancy and courage, such as would fortify in their benificent intentions, the governments which had declared themselves in their favor. M. De Busey, charge d'affairs of the Order, at the court of Rome, has gone to Italy.
LONDON, August 18.
By a gentleman of his Majesty's Navy, just arrived from a cruise on the Flemish coast, and who picked up an open boat which escaped from Flushing on Thursday last, on board of which were several men who had fled from the requisition, we learn that, in the course of a few weeks before, the French had shot sixteen or eighteen of their countrymen, who had exhibited a degree of tardiness in obeying the injunctions of the French Government. The gentleman adds, that several ship-builders had been ordered to construct gun-boats, to be employed against this country. Three gun-boats, were actually laid down, but, one of the builders refused to obey his orders, unless he was furnished with wood and nails. At the time the boat escaped, the buoys in the Duerloo channel had not been removed, but it was understood from the French pilots that that measure would soon be adopted, as they were fearful of a visit from the British.
Yesterday afternoon another mail, the only one due, arrived from the North. The intelligence brought by it wears the same complexion as the accounts laid before our readers yesterday; and every thing tends to confirm the opinion, that a powerful confederacy will, ere long, be formed against our restless enemy—the enemy of Europe.
We observe in the Hamburg Correspondent of the 9th and 13th, two paragraphs copied from the Haerlem Courant , which do not seem to be ordinary articles; they are both under the head of Brussels. In the one it is stated, that the mediation of Russia is not expected to be attended with success, though it has been accepted by the belligerent powers, because France insists on a basis rejected by England, to wit, an armistice, on the status quo, that is, allowing France to occupy the neutral territories she has seized.
The next shews that M. Lombard's mission to meet Bonaparte at Brussels was to negotiate respecting the free navigation of the Elbe and Weser. In this it seems M. Lombard has not been successful. If any credit is due to the article, however, it proves that the king of Prussia attaches a just value to the freedom of those rivers; and what is more, that it is sensible that France has in fact shut them up; and it is on France that the opening of them depends. If the king of Prussia sets the matter in this light, it is a very important thing
indeed. That he ought to see it in that light will admit of little dispute.
How miserably is the dignity of Prussia lowered by allowing the vagabondizing system of France to operate uncurbed in the north of Europe! Would Frederick the Great have permitted the French to have come to the banks of the Elbe and the Weser, without his consent to seize upon a neutral country, and to shut out a commerce most valuable to his dominions and to the north of Germany? Is Prussia a power in Europe? If she be, why surrender an influence so natural to her, so important to that station she has acquired? It Prussia suffers herself thus to be let down in the opinion of surrounding nations, the superior physical strength and resources of her neighbours will soon overwhelm her. If, to use an old phrase, "every bird takes a feather," Prussia would soon be bare enough; and we all know from whence Prussia has plucked the feathers that now adorn her. Nothing can be more obvious, therefore, than the policy of Prussia to be the conservator of the peace and neutrality of the north, as well on a large view as for the advantage of commerce.
We hope it will soon be put beyond doubt that Prussia resents the violence of France, and is resolved to oppose it. A great deal might be done at Berlin at present; and should be done in the way Bonaparte manages this matter. To make Bonaparte distrustful of his neighbours, would greatly embarrass his operations against us, though we entertain no dread whatever of his attempts of invasion. On the contrary, we wish to see the question tried, and set at rest for ever. But at the same time policy requires that we should avail ourselves of every aid to limit that ill-secured, ill-executed authority which France, not to say Bonaparte, now possesses. If Prussia were to declare against France, it would be easy to take Holland. These, however, are only speculations, which we ought not to calculate upon. In fact, the stronger this country is, the more it seems capable of defending itself, and annoying France, the more allies it will obtain. Let us not live in forma pauperis , like miserable outcasts and dependents, for assistance, and it will come. If we are to have a war, let it not be a measured scale of so much per annum ; but let us do what we can with men and money in one year, if our expence should more than double any estimate that has been offered of its possible amount. On this occasion, we cannot forbear from chiding the vile, impolitic parsimony of many of our nobility. Is this a time for shuffling about the arithmetical quota of the sacrifices they should make for their country? For their country, did we say? We must use some other argument with men who, judging by all we have yet seen since the die was cast for our existence as a free people, feel none of that ardour which warms the bosom of men animated by true patriotism. Let them look at France!—At the fate of the French nobility! and then let them calculate whether an immunity from a similar fate would be nearly purchased by a sacrifice of even a half of their property? Can they hear unmoved, with the fate of the French nobility before their eyes, those threats of vengeance levelled so directly at themselves, by a people which has overwhelmed the throne of the Bourbons, beggared and butchered the aristocracy of France, ruined the half of Europe, and spread its desolating maxims over the world. If they can, we shall only desire them to recollect, that only 15 years ago, the French nobility had as little apprehension about their safety as they themselves now have. The French however, were buried in ruin as with an earthquake, that gave little or no indication of its approach.
The English nobility cannot say they have not had warning. If they fail in the duty they owe to themselves, their families and their country, at a crisis like the present; and if ruin overtake them as the consequence, they will fall unpitied—undeserving of pity!
Many stories are told to account for Bonaparte's sudden return to Paris, plots of the royalists, plots of the jacobins, plots of Talleyrand, &c. &c. May not his return be owing to what he discovered in his negotiation with M. Lombard, of the determination of Prussia—of the hints he has got of the feelings of Alexander I. whose fleet is now in the Baltic? May he not suspect that every thing is not so safe either without or within as he had imagined? There is nothing solid in his power, but there is a great deal of solid power in the hands of France. It is no matter whether Bonaparte be sick, or dead, or dethroned, unless there be some security against the overgrown power of France for the future.
ATTENTION.
THE Washington troop of Cavalry will meet on Saturday the 8th October next at 10 o'clock in the morning, on the ground south of the President's house, near the Tiber, completely equipped, and each member provided with ten rounds of blank cartridges. It is earnestly hoped there will be a full meeting of the troop, as it is the day appointed by law for the Legionary review.
By order of the Captain, N. LUFBOROUGH, Adjutant. October, 5.
For the National Intelligencer.
Purchase of Louisiana.
The FIFTH Enquiry is, whether it was not best to extend the purchase to Louisiana, instead of confining it to New-Orleans.
This enquiry will be made entirely distinct from the pecuniary considerations arising from the cost of the purchase or the value of the land. A discussion of this point will be reserved for the Seventh Enquiry.
Had the purchase been confined to New-Orleans, the whole western bank of the Mississippi, would have been occupied by France or some other power into whose hands Louisiana might have fallen.
To insure the safety of New-Orleans would have required a strong military force, the extent of which would have depended entirely on the quantum of force kept up by the proprietors of Louisiana. This of itself would have been a great evil, even supposing that we preserved peace with the neighbouring nation. This however, is more than can rationally be expected. Adjoining powers, who are competitors for the same object, are in constant danger of being embroiled. Nor is it probable that peace would permanently have continued between the United States and the power possessed of Louisiana. Without any such sources of difference our short experience as a nation has convinced us that we are to expect occasional injuries from both France and England. Under the influence of these injuries on the Mississippi, it would have been absolutely impossible to repress a resistance or retaliation on the part of our citizens, who, feeling their power, would not scruple to exert it in the vindication of their rights. The effect would have been frequent war.
Independent of rivalry between the United States and Louisiana, the Mississippi would have been the constant theatre of war between European powers. Thus, there is every reason to believe that at the commencement of the present war England would have taken it from France; and the latter would have reclaimed it at the end of the war: or it might have been given as an indemnity to some other nation engaged in the war. We know too well the little security that exists for respecting the rights of a neutral nation, to expect justice from any power involved in the contest. To be convinced of this, we have only to observe the present conduct of England, and we shall perceive that she might, had France retained possession of Louisiana, have blockaded the mouth of the Mississippi with the same justice as she now blockades the mouths of the Elbe and the Weser. Could this have had any effect short of war?
It is therefore, most evident, that the possession of New-Orleans alone would not have secured our commercial rights without a constant recurrence to large military arrangements, and most probable that their vindication would have occasioned the incalculable evils of war.
Can any rational being then hesitate to acknowledge that the possession of Louisiana, by which the entire command of the banks of the Mississippi is gained, and by which every source of commercial rivalry and hostility is cut off, is an event of the greatest importance, and one which will be productive of the greatest benefits?
The SIXTH Enquiry is, whether war with France or England, would not have been the inevitable effect of any other measures pursued either for the attainment of New-Orleans or Louisiana?
Had we violently possessed ourselves of New-Orleans, knowing the title to it to belong to France, on the ground of a privation of right by Spain, without remonstrating with France, we should have violated a plain law of nations, and have given her the right of retaliation. That a nation, confident of her strength, and unused to submission, would have tamely submitted to such an act, can be credited by no man. In such an event, whatever her interest might dictate, she would have felt her honor stained, and would have unhesitatingly resented it. There can, then, be no doubt that, had our government pursued any other course than negotiation with France, we should have been embroiled in war with her. This would have been the result, had the United States succeeded in taking New-Orleans.
But let us suppose, what is far from impossible, that our attempt had, for a time, proved abortive; and that in the mean time England and France had become embroiled; and that England had conquered New-Orleans and Louisiana. For whom would they have conquered it? In such event, it is probable, nay certain, that she would have purged one of two courses; either, have offered us these possessions on condition of our entering into a treaty offensive or defensive with her; or have kept possession of them herself. To the first alternative, there is scarcely a possibility that we should have submitted. What then would have been the effect of the latter? New-Orleans would immediately
be garrisoned by a strong military force, and a considerable naval armament would be stationed off the Mississippi. Is there any probability that a nation, so formidable as England, would have paid a greater respect to our rights, than a nation so feeble as Spain? If we can judge of the future by the past, we have every assurance that she would have trampled upon our rights with bolder outrage than even the Spanish Intendant. Our refusal to enter into a league offensive and defensive with her would have roused her indignation, and she would have found her gratification in immediate acts of hostility, or by acts of injustice would have forced us into hostility. To this, it may be objected that we could not be at war with both France and England at the same time. But the fact is that we have very lately been engaged in qualified warfare with both. They both committed, at the same period, great depredations upon our trade, and retaliatory and defensive measures were authorized against both. And this unfortunate state of things would probably have been the actual result.
War then with France, or with England, or with both, must have been the effect of other than measures of negotiation. What would have been the effects of war?
Its moral effects I shall not attempt to portray. They are such as the heart can only feel; and all description falls short of their fatal influence on individual happiness. No calculation of pecuniary profit or loss can justify resorting to a measure which has produced by far the greater share of misery in the world.
Let us consider its pecuniary effects. The army proposed to be raised in the Senate was 50,000 men. Our present army, consisting of 3000 men, costs 1,000,000 of dollars under a peace establishment. Under a war establishment the expence would probably be augmented fifty per cent. This would make the annual expence of 50,000 men amount to twenty-five millions.
Our navy would require augmentation, which might be estimated at five millions, which added to the above, would amount to thirty millions.
These 50,000 men would be withdrawn from the plough or the work-shop. So much labour would therefore be destroyed. Estimating the labour of each man at 150 dollars, a loss would be sustained of seven millions and a half.
Add this to the foregoing expence and the amount will be thirty-seven millions and a half annually expended or lost.
One year the war would inevitably have continued. This would have cost twice the sum paid for the purchase; and have produced an additional loss of seven millions and a half. But the probability is that the war would have been protracted to a much greater period. Five years is a moderate calculation, when we consider the common length of wars. The fruits of such a war would have been an expence of 150 millions, and an additional loss of thirty-seven and a half millions.
FRANKLIN.
(To be continued.)
TO COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
THE Subscriber offers to make the following machinery, and to set them to work in any part of the United States.
Carding engines, either single or double, with flat cards or top rollers, as may be required, and the cylinders of any length from 20 to 32 inches.
Drawing frames, with as many systems as shall be required—each system having three or four heads, (according as they are ordered) will draw from 20 to 25lb. of cotton per day.
Roving frames, with any number of heads, each having two roving cans, will rove from 20 to 25lb. per day.
Water spinning frames, of 84 spindles, (42 on each side) which will spin from two to two and a half hanks on each spindle per day, the hank being 840 yards in length.
Mules, of from 60 to 216 spindles each, which will spin by an experienced hand, from one to one and a half hanks per spindle, daily.
Twisting frames, to double and twist the yarn into two or three threads, for stockings, fringes, netting, tambouring, &c.
Looms, for weaving any width with the fly shuttle, either single or double boxes.
Warping mills, either woollen, cotton or linen yarn.
The above machinery will be made and set to work in any part of the United States, by the subscriber, who has served an apprenticeship to the above business, in Manchester, and followed it for twenty two years.
Any person who may want any of the above machinery, may see the same kind at work, at his manufactory, Upper Derby, Delaware county, seven and a half miles from Philadelphia, where they will receive any satisfaction as to the price, when the size and quality of the machinery wanted shall be described; and letters from the country directed to the care of the Editor of the Aurora will be duly attended to.
PETER ELTONHEAD.
Philadelphia July 13†
NOTICE.
FOR Sale One hundred and fifty acres of land, One hundred acres of which is in wood—it is situated within six miles of the Eastern Branch ferry. For terms apply to MICHAEL LOWE. Prince George county, July 22. 3taw

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5.
The committee of health of New-York report 9 deaths, and 17 new cases on the 30th ultimo.
Mr. Baldwin, the federal candidate, is elected a representative to Congress for the state of Connecticut; the majority is not stated.
The Committee of Health of Alexandria report 10 deaths for the 48 hours ending October 3d. 10 o'clock.
Mr. Ver Plank is elected a representative to Congress for the state of New-York, in the room of Mr. Bloom, resigned, by a majority of 208 over Mr. Akin. Both the candidates were republican.
MARYLAND ELECTION.
On Monday the election for Representatives in Congress and members of Assembly took place in the state of Maryland. We have only heard from two districts of the county of Prince George.
Bladensburg District.
Table with 3 columns: Republican, Federal, Votes. Lists votes for Gen. Robt. Bowie, A. Van Horne, Peter Wood, Col. W. Lyle, T. Bowie, T. Addison, E. H. Calvert, A. Magruder.
VANVILLE DISTRICT.
Table with 3 columns: Republican, Federal, Votes. Lists votes for Gen. Bowie, A. Van Horne, P. Wood, W. Lyles, T. Bowie, T. G. Addison, E. H. Calvert, A. Magruder, Walter Bowie.
Last year in Bladensburg, the republican majority was five—this year it is twenty eight.
Last year in Vanville, the republican majority was 141—this year it is 156.
To the re-election of Walter Bowie, republican, as a representative to Congress, there is no opposition.
Baltimore City.
Table with 3 columns: For Congress, For Assembly, Votes. Lists votes for Nicholas R. Moore, William Mac Greery, George Buchanan, Thomas Dixon, Cumberland Dugan, James Purvine, Edward Alqquith.
The United States brig Argus, Lieut. Decatur, from Boston for the Mediterranean, having lost her bow-sprit, has put into Newport.
On the 23d ult. Mr. Harding, an eminent printer and bookseller of Liverpool, possessed of 11,000l. in bank property, cut his throat, under hypochondriac terrors, as was asserted, of the threatened invasion of England.
The two Russian ships Nadefida (Hope) and Neva, which are to sail round the world, are ready to depart, and wait only for a good wind. Mr. Chamberlain Refanow, who goes on board them as Russian ambassador to Japan, has received from the emperor the dish and insignia of the Order of St. Anne, of the first Class.
The Republic of the Seven Islands has declared it will observe the strictest neutrality in the present war between France and England.
The French have demanded the toll duty, near Stade, of all Danish vessels coming up the Elbe, but the Danes have protested against this imposition, and are determined to resist it.
Rome has lost one of its most celebrated painters, in the person of M. Dominique Cigni, who died lately at the age of 35, and who has left behind him a great number of very fine pictures.
The ex-bishop of Rochelle, Blois, and Arles, have been imprisoned in convents in Spain for heretical doctrines. Some of their episcopal publications were submitted to the consideration of a council of Theologians, who unanimously resolved that they were seditious, contrary to the true tenets of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, and to the security of the state. In consequence of this report
of the Theologians, his most catholic majesty ordered the suppression of the publications and the imprisonment of their authors.
Intelligence was received at Vienna, on the 20th ult. from Constantinople, that the Porte has refused to shut her harbors against the English, which request is said to have been repeated with threats by the French Ambassador, Brune. It is added, that the splendor with which the new British ambassador was received there by the Grand Seigneur, in his first audience on the 31st June, was unprecedented. The Porte had never before distributed such magnificent presents to any ambassador.
Extract of a letter from an American merchant in Bordeaux to a respectable commercial house in New-York dated August 10.
"Tobacco has experienced little or no benefit here yet. At Havre, Dunkirk, St. Malo's, Nantz, and L'Orient, it has risen very considerably, and no doubt will get up here soon. Cotton, Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, and East-India Goods generally, will be benefited by it, and, from the present aspect of affairs, our Commerce will be much extended and our flag become very valuable, since it is likely to be the only neutral of any importance."
"The crops of grain are uncommonly abundant in France, and promise well in England. Spain may want a supply, but not enough to raise the markets in the United States. Flour is lower here now than at New-York. The vintage promises to be very great this season, and of course must reduce the price of Brandy and Wines, both of which will probably go very low."
"Tobacco sold a few days ago at Havre for 78 livres, free of any duty; and is as high at other markets."
"The most active and vigorous measures are making to invade England. I cannot form any opinion on the result. The French are very sanguine of success and much united."
Copy of a letter of instructions given by John M. Forbes, esq. consul of the United States at Hamburg, to capt. Elliot, of the brig Debby.
HAMBURGH, July 13, 1803. Captain D. Elliot,
Sir—By the protest which you have made before me, it appears that you have been ordered to return to this port by the blockading squadron at the mouth of the Elbe. During the most vigorous blockade of the last war, the most extreme cases decided in the English courts of admiralty, admitted, "that a neutral vessel entering even an enemy's port and fairly and innocently taking on board a cargo prior to any knowledge of a blockade, might be allowed to proceed home with a cargo thus loaded. On this head Sir William Scott's opinion on the case of the prow Judith, Volkers, master," (Robinson's admiralty reports, vol. 1. page 150,) will leave no doubt on any mind. This was a case of a vessel coming out of Havre-de-Grace, August 21, 1798. This being the case as it respects a trade with enemies, I conceive that all precedent must be extremely forced to extend the doctrine of blockade to a vessel under similar circumstances coming out of a port avowedly neutral. My opinion, therefore, is, that you should lose no time in proceeding again to sea—should you be visited by any naval force, I would recommend to you to observe the greatest moderation and firmness; to do or say nothing that shall be calculated to irritate those who may have a power over your person or property; to submit to, or even to seek a legal adjudication. On your arrival in a port in England, you will immediately enter your protest, and write to the consul of the United States at America at London, G. W. Erving, Esq. to whom I shall also write, by mail. Your case is so much the stronger, as you not only had loaded, but failed prior to any knowledge of the existing blockade. On a further perusal of Robinson's admiralty reports, I find that there is not a case in which the subject of blockade is touched, where Sir William Scott does not fully and unequivocally declare the same sentiments. In the case of the Juno, Beard, master, page 118, vol. 1. part 11. he used these words—"A ship that has entered previous to a blockade, may retire in ballast, or taking a cargo that had been put on board before the blockade: This is the distinction which I have held, and shall hold, till I am corrected by a superior court."
Besides your protest, you have a certificate from the Secretary of this city, that the blockade was notified by the British Charge d'Affairs, on the 9th inst. With such documents, and under such circumstances, I cannot believe, that a commanding officer of the blockading squadron, will be disposed to give you any unnecessary trouble or insist on a detention, which will fall very heavily on you or him; but I am quite confident you will be allowed to proceed on your voyage. Sincerely wishing this may be the case, I remain with due respect, Sir, your obedient humble servant, (Signed) JOHN M. FORBES.
New-York, Oct. 1. By the brig Thetis, from Bordeaux, in the short passage of 27 days, we have received our regular files of the Moniteur, (the official paper of the French Government) to the 18th August, inclusive, and Bordeaux papers to the 23d. After an attentive perusal we find in these papers no political movement of consequence that has not been anticipated in the Mercantile Advertiser by the late arrivals from England. From Bordeaux we have obtained a small addition to our marine list. The Moniteur is occupied principally with admiralty addresses to the first consul, notices of captures from the British, and minute details of the preparations making in all the seaports for the intended invasion.
In the Thetis came passenger, Mr. Soult, commissary of commercial relations from the French Republic at Charleston.
LIST of LETTERS Remaining in the Post office at Washington city, on the first day of October, 1803.
A Samuel Anderson, William Alifon, Thomas Adams.
B Richard Butler, 3. Bon Blount Esq. Mrs. Sabinah Bonnan, Isaac Briggs, Esq. Col. Thomas Butler, Richard Bradshaw, Alexander Baxter, care of Robert Spedo, Mrs. Blount, Aaron C. Brumley, John Bride, John Buggs, Richard Bardon, Daniel Bencroft, Geo. Stewart Bell, Mary Baker, Saml. Beal, Patrick Beall, Hannah Bond, Captain Bishop, Lieut. John B. Barnes.
C James Colquhoun, Esq. 2. Newton Cannon, Lewis Gipson, Caroline Clagott, care of Mr. Hanson, Zachariah Cox, 2. Abraham Cobett, Charles Conflable, Benjamin Cuthbert, William Clinigan, Eliza Chandler, William Crane, Thos. M. Collins, William Custard, Russell Canfield, care of Mr. Duane, Nathaniel M. Curlefs, 2.
D Samuel B. Davis, John D. Dickenson, Esq. Messrs. William Duncan & Co. J. B. Dumontet, John Dinily, Daniel Delany, John Dunbar, George Delany, Elinor Davies, William Davidson.
E Daniel Eldridge, Matthew L. Edwards, Mrs. Mary Elliott.
F John Fowler, Esq. M'Carthy Fitzhugh, Esq. Solomon Forbes, Joseph Faudray, care of John Cherry.
G Col. Henry Gaither, 2. William Gray, Mr. Gird, James Gorham, Doctor Robert Grant.
H George S. Hackley, 2. Mr. Hensley, John Harrison, Abijah Hunt, Colonel Wade Hampton, Mr. George Herring, Cady Hevener, Edward G. Hamdy, Charles Howell, John Herring, Ann Hand, James Harper, Joseph Higgins, Nathan Holmes, David Hutchings, James Holland, 3, Jeremiah Hunt, David Hagan.
I Judges of the Circuit Court, Mr. Johnson, Thomas Jamelson, General William Irvine, Walter Irvine, Walter Irvine, William Johnston, William Jester.
K Asa King, Timothy Kelly,
L Doctor William Latimore, 4. Jacob Lewis, 3. Capt. Meriwether Lewis, 2. Benjamin H. Latrobe, Esq. 2. Colonel Tobias Lear, John Lewis, Christian Lantz, Hillary Lannam, Samuel Lane.
M Anthony Merry, Esq. 3. M'Cara & Aridge, Paul Marych, Esq. Capt. Daniel M'Neill, James M'Colley, Joseph Maxwell, Joseph M'Namara, Thomas Mounger, Smallwood Middleton, Geo. Morrow, James Maines, John M'Cann, care of Mr. Charles M'Nance, Lieut. John M'Rea, Affinity M'Geeuth, Samuel Miler, 2.
N Samuel Nicholson, Esq. 1. Nicholls, Increase Newhall, Haner Neall, Frederick Nash, Esq.
O Capt. John Osborn, Mr. John Otton.
P Dr. Ignatius Perez, Henry Peterson, David Phipps, Oliver H. Perry, Robert Plunkett, Mr. Joseph Parsons, George Powers, George Perkins, Ralph Potts, George Parker, Eleanor Pickercell, Jeremiah Plumer, Nathaniel Porter.
Q John Quinn.
R James Rannie, David Roberts, William A. Rind, 2. Daniel P. Ramsey, Doctor J. hn Ridgely, Messrs. Rofs, & Sampson.
S Jacob Schunk, Siah Symson, Captain Campbell Smith, Major Simeon Smith, Thomas Stanberry, Richard Stevens, Charles Shoemaker, Sacurufa and Longboard, (Indians.)
T John Thompson, William Tripp, Joseph Talbot, Edward Tonge, Esquire. Michael Thomas, Robert Tainfaule, Nelly Thomas.
U William Usher.
W Thomas West, 2. George Willis, James Wilson, Thomas Wynn, Humphrey Waterman, William Wayne, Joseph Watson, Abraham Werton, Joseph Wilson.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST on the 26th ult. between the President's house and the Department of State.
A gold Watch Chain, Of a single branch, platted and narrow, with a suspended key. L. A. PICHON. October 5. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber an apprentice to the Sail Making business, named John M'Cleod, about fifteen years old, of a very young appearance, and stammers a little in his speech I will make a generous allowance for any trouble occasioned by the Distance he may be brought from. DANIEL M'DOUGAL. Navy Yard, Oct. 5. 3t
A CARD
H. O. HEBERT (from Philadelphia) solicits the attention of the citizens of Baltimore general, and invalids in particular, to his "Air Pump Vapour Bath," a machine constructed on true philosophical principles, the efficacy of which in gout, rheumatism, palsy, contractions and enlargements of the joints, withered and enlarged limbs, cutaneous and many other diseases, both chronic and acute, can be testified by many respectable persons who have had recourse to it.
This machine comprehends, and combines the application of fomentation and the cupping glass, two of the most powerful external applications for the removal of disease, and that on a plan more extensive than was ever before known.
As many persons who have never seen the apparatus, might be deterred from using it, either from the reports of prejudiced persons, or fear, they are respectfully assured that its application is not attended with either pain or inconvenience.—It possesses all the good effects of warm bathing, without its attendant consequences, debility and relaxation; on the contrary, it invigorates and strengthens the whole system, but particularly the part to which the machine is applied. Persons desirous of further information respecting the nature and effects of this machine, will please to apply to the proprietor, at No. 3, East Street, near the assembly room.
N. B. The Air Pump Vapour Bath is particularly adapted for the removal of all obstructions occasioned by violent colds, which are the forerunners of consumptions, &c.
Complaints peculiarly incident to females, which too generally baffle the remedies hitherto applied, and to which they frequently fall victims in the prime of life, are readily and effectually removed by the application of this machine.
May 31.
THOMAS CARPENTER, TAYLOR
HAS just received by recent arrivals at Philadelphia, from England, and the East Indies, a handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, of the best quality, also Patent water proof Cloth's and Cassimere's, superior NAVY BLUE and other colours; handsome NAVY & FASHIONABLE BUTTONS, &c.
Gentlemen of ARMY, NAVY and FASHION served with expedition and taste. New Jersey Avenue, seventh house from Capitol Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the President's square. April 13 1803. cf
Ten Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from my service on the night of the 3d inst. JAMES STONE an apprentice to the house carpenter business, by birth an Irishman, 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high or upwards, of a very yellow complexion, short black hair, chews tobacco—Had on and took with him, one white nankeen waistcoat with sleeves, striped, on one pair buckin trowsers, one pair of Russia sheeting, one pair of thickset breeches, new shoes lined and bound, a real beaver hat about half worn—He is stout made and walks very upright—Any person that will secure said apprentice in any jail so that I get him again shall receive five dollars if within the District, and ten if without. I forewarn any person harboring or employing said apprentice, and all masters and skippers of vessels from taking said apprentice away, as I am determined to prosecute any person that will act contrary to law. PETER LENOX. september 9. rawf.
Conveyancer's Office.
THOMAS HERTY, Grateful for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he continues to prepare CONVEYANCES of LAND, and every other species of DEED or INSTRUMENT in the line of his profession, with legal precision, and on moderate terms, Titles investigated, &c.
A choice selection of lots on the Pennsylvania avenue and in other desirable situations in the City to lease or sell.
N. B. Herty's Abridgment of the laws of Maryland in 1 vol. and Herty's Digest of the laws of the United States in 2 vol. for sale at the above office.
City of Washington, April 12. 1803. xwtf
AN ACT Supplemental to the act to establish and regulate markets.
Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the Mayor may, whenever he shall think proper, allow a market to be held at the East and West Markets on Sundays, under the same regulations and restrictions that are provided in the title of the Center Market, any provision to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That every person using or occupying a stall in the capacity of a Butcher in any of the markets in the City, shall pay therefor sixteen cents for each market day he so occupies a stall, or the sum of ten dollars per annum in quarterly payments in advance, to the clerk of the market, who shall pay over the same to the Treasurer.
Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That the Mayor be authorized to cause to be provided as many stalls and benches for the markets, and such other improvements in or addition thereto, as may, in his opinion, be necessary; for which purposes the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That a sum not exceeding sixty dollars be paid to the committee constituted for superintending the erection of the West Market for expenses attending the same that remain due.
Sec. 5. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of the clerks of the Markets to sweep and clean them every market day immediately after holding the same.
Sec. 6. And be it enacted, That any person who shall wilfully injure the markets, or any part thereof, shall forfeit the sum of Ten dollars for every offence, one half whereof shall be for the use of the city and the other half shall go to the informer.
JOHN P. VANNES, President of the first chamber of the city council of Washington. DANL. CARROLL of Du Pan President of the second chamber of the city council of Washington. Approved, September 12th, 1803. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Copy from the original deposited in my office, THOMAS HERTY, REG. of the city of Washington.
TO SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers, either in arrears, or whose subscriptions soon become due, are respectfully requested to forward the sums due, should no earlier opportunity occur, by the representatives to Congress who will agree to undertake the agency.
It will be understood that a year's payment in advance is always required; and that papers not paid for will be discontinued. This notice is given to prevent the unpleasant necessity of discontinuing papers at the present interesting period, when a Session of Congress, of perhaps, unprecedented importance, is about commencing.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city and county in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's court of said county, letters of administration with the will annexed, on the estate of James R. Dermott late of said city deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the fifteenth day of April next, they may otherwise be excluded all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 3rd day of October, 1803. ALICE DERMOTT, Administrator, cum test annex.
October, 3. xwtf
DANCING.
MR NUGENT, heretofore a principal dancer at the Theatres of Philadelphia and Charleston, respectfully informs the public that he intends to reach the art of dancing in the city of Washington and George Town. He was regularly bred to that art in France, and has been assistant to Mr. Second the most eminent dancing master in the city of Bath. He is recommended by Mr. Francis, ballet master of the Philadelphia Theatre and dancing master, and by Mr. Queinet, dancing master in Philadelphia. He thinks it necessary thus to insist on his qualifications, from having seen in various parts of these states men pretend to teach dancing who, he believes, never received a lesson from a dancing master. He will commence school in George Town, on Monday the 12th inst. at Mr. Ritchie's in High Street, where further particulars may be known. Commands from the city of Washington directed to him at Mr. Ritchie's George Town, will be punctually attended to.
Mr. Nugent wishes to hire a room convenient for a Dancing School, in the city of Washington. Sept. 9. 3t—rawf
WAS committed to the goal at Baltimore county as a run away on the 3d inst. a negro man by the name of GEORGE FAIRFAX—he is about 17 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion, bow legged, has a scar over his right eye, and has lost two of his upper foreteeth; he has on a country made cotton shirt and nankeen trowsers—He says he belongs to Mr. Priestly Wright, living in Westmoreland county Virginia, near Cole Carter's mill. His owner does not release him he will be sold for his goal loss, according to law. James Wilson, Sheriff. September 22. xwtf

COLUMBIAN INN. GEORGE-TOWN. THE subscriber begs leave to solicit the patronage of his former friends and customers, and in order to them he still continues at the Columbian Inn—where he will be happy to have it in his power to accommodate them as usual. JOHN H. BARNEY. September 27.
FOR SALE. THE Plantation on which I live, containing about 600 acres of valuable land. The improvements are, an exceeding good dwelling house two stories high, 42 feet long, by 36 feet wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below, and four above stairs, with five places in all but one, and a dry sweet cellar, the size of the house, in which is a capital vault with two rooms, and above is a fine airy pantry. A kitchen 36 by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and laundry below, and lodging rooms for servants above. A washing house, meat house and dairy and in short every necessary improvement for the accommodation of a family, and a very fine collection of grafted and ladded peach trees of the most approved kinds, chiefly from Princes nursery on Long Island, which are just beginning to bear. This property is situated in a healthy general neighborhood, about four miles from the city of Washington, five from Alexandria. Nearly one half is in wood and timbered, and the residue arable and meadow land, of the latter, there are about 50 or 60 acres under the fence and more may be easily laid down. Perhaps no tract of the same size, abounds more in fine springs, there being a never failing stream in every field, besides an abundant one which runs through the meadow and from which the greatest part of it may be watered. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. OVERTON CARR. September 19.
Lots for sale. IN eligible situations, and upon very advantageous terms—A plan of the several squares in which they are contained may be seen and terms thereof by applying to, ROBERT W. PEACOCK. Attorney at law and conveyancer.
25 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Good and country, on the 3rd Sept. 1803. A very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself Samuel Couter—about 24 or 25 years old, of a yellowish complexion, low but stout made; one of his upper fore teeth cut, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth with a plain dark short coat—he is very sensible, can read and write so as to be understood. The said Sam was taken up with a negro belonging to Mr. James, in Cumberland county, near Centreville, about 10 miles above Frederickburg, and made his escape from the men. Sam had wrote passes for both of them, and as the negro that was brought home with them was aiming for George Town, from thence to Pennsylvania; he knows at the whip saw and is a very good house servant—he will endeavor to pass for a free man—he is guilty of forgery—he signed the passes, John Goodal, Henrico. I do desire a person to endeavor to apprehend the said negro, as he may be very injurious to the country if not taken and punished for his behaviour. All reasonable expenses paid for delivering him to me at home, or the above reward for containing him in jail so that I get him again. EDWARD COX. September 23.
LOST CERTIFICATE. NOTICE is hereby given that application is made at the Treasury of the United States, for a new certificate in the lieu of No. 14 307 for 3856 Dollars, 83 Cents, of three per cent. stock, standing in the books of the Treasury U. S. in the name of Hugh Percy Duke of Northumberland, which certificate was forwarded by the Lady Hobart, British packet in June last, and lost in the mail. JOHN COLES. New London, Sept. 14, 1803 6w.
MILITARY LANDS FOR SALE. By virtue of a power delegated to his executors, by the last will and testament of John Rose, esq. deceased, late of the county of Westmoreland we the subscribers, having taken upon ourselves the execution of his said will, and qualified thereto according to law, now offer for sale, the following tracts of land, viz. One tract of fifteen hundred acres, by patent, bearing date 7th of day of January, 1796, lying on Cumberland river, in the state of Kentucky. One of 1500 acres by patent, bearing date the 30th day of August, 1797, on the waters of Paint Creek, between the Miami and Sciota rivers. One of 1500 acres by patent, bearing date the 25th of April, 1800, also on the waters of Paint Creek. One of 1200 acres by patent, bearing date the 23th day of April, 1800, lying on the banks of the Sciota river. Two other small lots of one and two hundred acres, on the waters of Lees creek a branch of the Rattle Snake Fork of Paint creek. One other small tract, of 360 acres, in the same neighborhood—and lastly, One other tract of 1500 acres, surveyed and patented for Burgess Bell, lying on a branch of Gapsars river, adjoining the upper corner of George Washington's survey, and the same having been sold and conveyed by the said Bell to the said Rose. Proposals for a purchase of the whole or any part of the said lands will be received verbally or by letter, addressed to any of the subscribers. The taxes on these lands have been regularly paid, and a clear and indisputable title will be made the purchaser, by HENRY ROSE, Alexandria, } Executors. WM. ROBINSON, Leeds, } JAS. BERRY, Port Royal, } September 26.
BISCUIT BAKE HOUSE, Near the Sugar House New-Jersey Avenue. THE subscriber has commenced the above business in all its various branches; where merchants or owners of vessels may be supplied on reasonable terms; also private families with the best of Crackers. PETER MILLER. Washington August 19.
All persons having claims or demands of any nature against the subscriber are requested to exhibit their accounts, without delay, to JOHN HEWITT or RICHARD FORREST, Esqrs. of the city of Washington, who are authorised, in my name, to adjust and settle the same. and all persons indebted to me are requested to make payment to either of the gentlemen above named. SAMUEL BLODGET. March 30.
FOR SALE, For a term of 5 years, A LIKELY young and healthy NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age for sale by— ROBERT M c CLAN. Washington May 25.
I WILL sell five hundred and fifty acres of Land whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within nine miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan mills, it is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut, there is a great proportion of white and red oak, popular and hickory timber—There is nearly one hundred acres of prime land for meadow, I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money—twelve months for the other quarter, eighteen for the third, and two years for the last payment, a purchaser will find me on the premises. Thos. POLLARD. Feb 27.
CHARLES VARDEN, TAYLOR, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS received from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of the best quality Superfine Cloths, Callimeres, Silk Florantine, Black and fancy silk moleskin velvet, white & figured Marcellas, Swandowns, Toiletnettes, Velveteens, Fancy cords, Coating, &c. With a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. M c L. Ladies Habits, Regimentals and Navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New-Jersey Avenue, the second House from the Capitol Square. December 8, 1802.
BY AUTHORITY. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To build a Catholic Cathedral Church in the City of Baltimore.    1 prize of  20,000    1 ditto  10,000    2 do  5000    5 do  1000    10 do  500    15 do  200    200 do  100    200 do  50    200 do  25    250 do  20    4000 do  15    1 first drawn ticket after 2000, having a blank to its number, 500 1 do after 4000 do 500 1 do after 6000 do 500 1 do after 8000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 15,000 do 500 1 do after 18,000 do 500 1 do after 20,000 do 2,000 1 last drawn ticket, which may have a blank to its number, 4,000  7154 Prizes, 210,000 13,856 Blanks—Not two to a prize.  21,000 tickets, at 10 dollars each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery—the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of tickets shall be sold to authorise it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the church. For the satisfaction of those at a distance, it may be necessary to mention, that the manager have given bond to the mayor and city council in the sum of 120,000 dollars, for the due payment of the prizes which may be drawn. Tickets to be had of the managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Managers. Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaton, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Charles Ghequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Liverns, Luke Tiernan, Frances I. Mitchell. July 13, 1803. copit The managers have lodged a number of tickets in the above lottery in the hands of Wm. Brent and James D. Barry for sale.
It is the wish of the Editor of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER to engage an individual well qualified to REPORT THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS. Immediate application, with the terms that will be agreeable, is requested. The Editors of papers who publish Debates from the National Intelligencer are requested to insert this advertisement in their papers a few times.
LOST Between George Town and the subscriber's shop—A small red leather POCKET BOOK, containing two notes of Bank of Columbia, of 20 dollars each, and a note of five Dollars bank not known. The finder on delivering it to the subscriber will be generously rewarded. CHARLES JONES, Pennsylvania Avenue. September 30.
NOTICE. THE Council of Washington having passed a law requiring a new assessment to be made this year, on all real and personal property in the city and also an enumeration of the inhabitants thereof. The subscriber earnestly requests the inhabitants in their leisure time to make out correct lists of their property, and also the number of persons in their respective families designating their age and sex as follows—white males from 1 to 10 years old, from 10 to 18, from 18 to 30, from 30 to 45, from 45 to 60 and upwards of 60, with their profession or occupation. White females in like manner, and slaves males and females in like manner. From the little time and trouble required to comply with the request it is hoped it will be promptly attended to. The lists may be left at their dwellings or if convenient at the office of the subscriber. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington City. September 30.
LOOKING GLASS AND PRINT STORE. S. THOMEE, takes the liberty of informing the ladies and gentlemen of George town and the city, that he has opened a store, next door to Mr. Bowles in High street, opposite Mr. March's book store; where any orders will be executed with punctuality. N.B. Looking glass and picture frames regilt and needle work framed and gilded in a handsome manner. September 30.
NEW BOOKS. Just imported in the ship Active, from London, via Philadelphia, and for sale by RAPINE, CONRAD & CO. New-Jersey Avenue, near the capitol, a choice collection of new and valuable books—amongst which are Burk's works, 8 vols. 8vo. Pratt's Gleanings, 5 vols. 8vo. elegant. Percy's Voyage, 2 vols. 8vo. Mickle's Luciad, 2 vols. 8vo. Link's Travels, 8vo.—Clavigero's Mexico, 2 vols. 4to. Sancho's Letters, 8vo. Memoirs of Pius the 6th, 2 vols. 8vo. Segur's Frederic William 2nd, 3 vols. 8vo. Soulaway's Memoirs of Lewis 16th, 6 vols. 8vo. Spallanzani's Travels, 4 vols. 8vo. Watson's Philip 2nd and 3rd, 5 vols. 8vo. Helen Maria Williams' Sketches, 2 vols. 8vo. Gibbon's Roman Empire 12 vols. 8vo. Grandpre's Voyage in the Indian Ocean 2 vols. Memoirs of Politianus, 8vo. Rynier's State of Egypt, 8vo. Cavallo's Natural and Experimental Philosophy, a new and valuable work, 4 vols. 8vo. Beckham's Moral Philosophy, 8vo. Payley's (Dr.) Natural Theology, 8vo. Adams on the Microscope, with plates. Brown's Travels into Africa, 4to. Normann's do. do. Grant's Life of France. Delphine 6 vols. 12mo. War Office 3 vols. 12mo. Microcosm 5 vols. 12mo. The Benevolent Jew, 2 vols. by Geo. Walker. Infidel Father, 3 vols. 12mo. Monk of Madrid 4 vols. 12mo. Lorimon 2 vols. 12mo.—Home 5 vols. 12mo. Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. 12mo. The Savage of Aveyron, 12mo. Tales of Superstition 12mo. Bread Grins, by G. Coleman, Boswell's Poems, 12mo. Atala—Glover's Athenaid, 3 vols. 8vo. In addition to the above they have always on hand a collection of well assorted books on education, science, and amusement, which they will sell at such prices as cannot fail of giving general satisfaction.
WASHINGTON Jockey Club Races, WILL commence on the second Tuesday in November next, over an excellent course, well prepared and inclosed with a post and rail fence. First day—A sweepstake of 1600 dollars. Second day—A purse of 400 dollars—4 mile heats. Third day—A purse of 200 dollars—3 mile heats. Fourth day—A 50 guinea silver cup—10 horses. Fifth day—A handsome City an Town Purse—Two mile heats. All horses: mares and geldings, to be entered and run agreeably to the rules of the club, and to carry the following weight: An aged horse, 126—a six years old 120—a five years old 112—a four years old 100, and a three years old 90 pounds. Three pounds being allowed to fillies, mares and geldings. The following tolls to be paid at the gate to the clerk of the course, M c C. Bailey, or any person authorised by him to receive the same. Four wheel carriages, 1 Doll. each, Two wheel do. 50 Cents. do. Every man and horse, 25 Cents. Booths will be let on application to the subscriber. It is probable that the 2d & 3rd days purses will be increased—as the surplus of the tolls after defraying the expenses, &c. will be added to them. CH. M c LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Tr. The club will meet at the Union Tavern on the evening preceding the first day's race. September 14.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, BY RAPINE CONRAD & Co. New-Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. (Price 2 dollars. 25 cents in boards, or 2 dollars. 50 cents bound.) History of the British Expedition to Egypt. To which is subjoined, A sketch of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps and a portrait of Sir Ralph Abercrombie. By ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant colonel of cavalry in his Britannic Majesty's service, & Knight of the Imperial military order of Maria Theresa. September 28.
LOTTERY. TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE HIGHEST PRIZE, GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY TRINITY CHURCH In the City of Philadelphia.    1 Prize of ten thousand dollars  10,000    1 six thousand  6,000    1 three thousand  3,000    1 two thousand  2,000    5 one thousand  5,000    10 five hundred  5,000    20 three hundred  3,000    20 two hundred  4,000    35 one hundred  3,500    90 fifty  4,500    100 twenty  2,000    6000 seven  42,000    6274 prizes, 90,000 dollars. 11726 Blanks, less than two to a prize. 18000 The prizes will be paid thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. The first drawn numbers on the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th days of drawing, will be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars each. The first drawn numbers on the 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, will be entitled to a prize of 1000 dollars each. The first drawn number on the last day of drawing, when only 600 tickets shall be in the wheel, will be entitled to a prize of 6000 dollars. From the extraordinary demand for these tickets, from every part of the Union, it is expected that the drawing will commence at a much earlier day than was at first contemplated, and that the tickets will be raised considerably before that period. They may be had at SIX dollars of GEORGE LAYLOR, jun. No. 67, Chestnut Street. MATTHEW M c CONNEL, 82, do. do. D. C. D. C. Whole tickets 6. Quarter tickets, 1 75 Half, 3 25 Eighth, 95 Letters post paid, inclosing the cash, shall be duly attended to, and St. Augustine at New York lottery prizes received in payment. July 20.
FIRST LEGION. ATTENTION! AT a Legionary Court of Enquiry, held on the 15th day of March last, in obedience to a law passed at the last session of Congress, intitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the organization of the Militia of the District of Columbia," ordered that the following be the Uniform to be worn by all non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the battalion companies of the first Legion while on duty, viz. A DARK BLUE COAT of ordinary length, WHITE VEST, WHITE BREECHES and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE PANTALOONS and WHITE STOCKINGS, or WHITE OVERALLS, with SHOES and ROUND BLACK HAT: which Uniform having been approved by the Brigadier General, is now published by order of the said court. WM. D. BEALL, Clerk of L. C. E. Sec. 27. And be it further enacted, That all non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to battalion companies, shall appear while on duty, uniformly clothed, the color and fashion of which uniforms to be determined on for the respective legions, by the first legionary courts of enquiry which shall be held, and to be approved of by the Brigadier General; provided the expense of the same, additional to that of usual, ordinary, and cheap clothing, does not exceed five dollars for each person, and every such non-commissioned officer, or drummer, or fifer, or private, appearing at any muster held after three months from the time that such uniform shall have been determined on, and the order relative thereto shall have been published, in some newspaper within the legionary district and not wearing the same, shall be fined five dollars for each offence, unless he can make it appear to the satisfaction of the court of enquiry of the battalion to which he may belong, that he was unable to equip himself.
RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. NEW JERSEY AVENUE. Have just received the following NEW BOOKS. The life of Lorenzo De' Medici, 3 vol. Denon's travels in Upper and Lower Egypt during the campaigns of gen. Bonaparte in that country, 2 vol. Willich's Domestic Encyclopedia; or Dictionary of facts and useful knowledge, vol. I. & II. for which the subscription is still open—the price will be enhanced to nonsubscribers. The Marriage Promise, a new comedy. Public characters, or contemporary biography, containing the memoirs of the most celebrated personages of this country and Europe. John Bull, or an Englishman's fire side, a new comedy. Tale of Mylory—ditto, Friend of Women, translated from the French. Bosquet's Select Sermons, &c. &c. N. B.—R. C. & Co. Have always on hand, at moderate prices, writing letter and wrapping papers, quills, wafers, sealing-wax, ink powder, ink and sandstands, pocket books, playing cards, parchment, blank and account books, copper plate copies, &c. &c.
ORDINANCE Of his Danish Majesty, defining what is to be observed by foreign vessels in regard to quarantine regulations. HIS Majesty the King most graciously ordered by his mandate of the 12th of October last, that whenever any accounts are received of the existence of the yellow fever in the United States of America, or when no particular advice is received to the contrary from the minister resident there, all American vessels which are not provided with health certificates from the beginning of the month of July until the end of the year are to submit to certain quarantine regulations, and even if they are provided with such certificates, these vessels are still prohibited from communicating with the shore, before they have been visited by the appointed health physician, and if he has the least suspicion, then the vessel must be dealt with accordingly, in conformity to which, no American vessels during such a time shall be piloted, except having hoisted the green flag. Which gracious command is hereby published for the regulation of all concerned. Given at the Danish Royal Chancery, on the 5th of November, 1802. Extract of ordinance concerning quarantine regulations, and rules, to be observed by navigators who touch at the ports or coasts of the royal Danish dominions, dated at Copenhagen, the 14th November, 1800. 1. Every vessel belonging to our dominions shall have a green flag on board, to be used as prescribed hereafter. 2. Whenever a vessel arrives from a place where there has been contagion, and in all other cases of suspicion, such as having been visited by any vessel from the Barbary coast, having bales of merchandise on board from suspected places, and having not undergone a quarantine since in any other place, or having had any virulent sickness on board during the voyage, then the green flag shall be hoisted at the head of the mainmast, before any communication is had with any person whatever from the shore, and before anchor is cast. 3. The commander of any vessel offending against these orders, shall pay a fine of 500 rix dollars, (450 dollars) if no dangerous consequence ensue from his misconduct; but if other wise he shall be punished with 12 years labor in the fortification—and should any malicious intent be proved upon him, he shall labor in irons during his life. Any vessel having had communication with another vessel that is suspicious, shall be subject to the same regulations and restrictions. 4. Should such a vessel be under the necessity of immediate communication with the shore, she must hoist her own national colors from the foretop, or under the green flag if she has no foremast. 5. After hoisting the color on the fore top, the signal for a pilot, the pilot shall immediately go on board, but not leave the ship board until the health physician has visited her—and for every day that the pilot is detained, he shall receive one rix dollar. 6. To prevent unnecessary delays to such vessels, as are arrived from places that might be suspected, (such as the Mediterranean or the West Indies) but still are secure and free from contagion, not having been at infection places, nor having any infected merchandise on board, and not having had communication with any vessel which could be suspected—re, had any one sick or dead during the voyage we do order that for such cases all pilot shall be provided with blanks as hereafter written, which the captain and mate of such vessel shall sign, viz. Underwritten N. commander of the ship, N. arrived from N. and N. W. mate of the said vessel, declare to their certain knowledge that neither any of the ships crew, or any other person, or any merchandise or thing of whatever kind on board the said vessel is infected with contagion or dangerous disease and the said vessel has not been visited by any cruizers from the African coast or the Levant, and had none dead or sick with an infectious fever during the voyage, so help us God and his holy word; and if this deposition be found false, we subject ourselves to the laws of the land. 10. Blanks of this deposition will be printed in different languages, for the use of foreign vessels that may be subject to the quarantine regulations. As foreign vessels may not always be provided with a green flag, the pilots are bound to have one continually in readiness to be hoisted in aforementioned cases. If the green flag has been used longer than for one day, the pilot shall receive two rix dollars for the same, but the vessel may then keep it. Any vessel sailing from the port of New York for his majesty's dominions from the 1st of July to the last of December, must be provided with (besides the usual bill of health) a certificate from the Danish vice-consul, Mr. Hammerkin resident at No. 78, Pearl street where attendance will be given. New York, July 29.
S. CLARK, HAS just opened in the City of Washington, an extensive assortment of shoes, viz. Ladies elegant white satin and white colored fashionable kid with and without heels—handsome Spanish slippers—Black, led, plumb, yellow, red, blue and green Morocco of good quality, with and without heels—best plain and variegated English kid, do. with fashionable ornaments—leather and stuff slippers, with and without heels—ladies good black Morocco boots, well made—misses kid slippers, Morocco do. black, blue green, red and yellow—Misses leather slippers—black Morocco pumps large sizes—leather do. from 12 to 6 inches long, very neat—Brunswick slippers, handsome—children's red and blue Morocco and leather pumps—men's fashionable and coarse shoes from 2 dollars to 1 dollar.—About 80 pair smaller size of coarse shoes, 50 cents—boys fine and coarse shoes assorted. All sizes of rinks. Also, bankers, blue and white silk stockings, cotton do. a few umbrellas, a few pieces of furniture, Spanish segars, &c. The whole of the above will be bartered or sold low by wholesale or retail for cash. JOHN WILSON, Pennsylvania Avenue. September 28. 6t S. Clark is in daily expectation of more shoes of every description, and purposes continuing his stock of shoes in Alexandria.