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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1246.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Philadelphia, Sept. 18.
A large and respectable meeting of Constitutional Republicans of the city & county of Philadelphia, held at the White Horse tavern, Market-street, on Saturday the 24th inst. agreeable to a previous notice.
Capt. WILLIAM JONES was appointed chairman; and
Mahlon Dickerson , Sec'y.
The chairman having stated, that the single and exclusive object for which this meeting was called, was to ascertain the best means of supporting the election of James Madison as President, and George Clinton as Vice-President of the United States.
The following resolution was offered & unanimously agreed to:
"The constitutional republicans of the city and county Philadelphia, viewing with deep sensibility and anxious solicitude, the present alarming crisis in our national affairs, and deprecating the success of an opposition to the wise, prudent and constitutional measures of our republican government and administration; an opposition which in its consequences seems to them to endanger the best interests of the country, and the independence of the nation.
Resolved , That in order to concentrate the suffrages of the whole body of the republicans of Pennsylvania, it has become necessary to reduce to one ticket, (as far as it is now practicable) the nomination of the electors of President and Vice President of the United States, and for that purpose that a committee be appointed, to report from the existing nominations, a ticket selected, with the single object of insuring success in favor of James Madison as President, and George Clinton as Vice-President, to be recommended to the unanimous support of the constitutional republicans.
The following persons were appointed a committee for that purpose:
Richard Bache , Blair McClenaghan , John Sergeant , Guy Bryan , Jacob Sommer , Manuel Eyre , and Samuel Wetherill, jun. who having retired for a short time, returned and made the following report:
"That impressed with the importance of the charge confided to them, and acting upon the single motive of securing success in the election of the republican candidates for the high offices of President and Vice-President of the United States, the committee have suppressed all feelings of a partial nature in making a selection of names to compose an electoral ticket.
"That the consolidation of the republican vote at the electoral election, appears to the committee, to be indispensable to the success of the republican candidates; they have therefore, without hesitation, proposed generally the adoption of the names on the electoral ticket, formed by the democratic convention at Lancaster. They have in an unequivocal manner, withdrawn generally, the names on the electoral ticket formed by the constitutional republicans. Having made so great a sacrifice of party and social attachment, for the public good, they cannot anticipate a refusal to acquiesce in this arrangement, from any portion of their fellow-citizens, pursuing the same object with the same candor and sincerity.
"The committee lament indeed, that the electoral ticket of the democratic convention was announced, without a designation of the Presidential candidates, intended to be supported, as in that case no opposing ticket would probably have been formed. But under the present aspect of the national affairs, it is hoped that a co-operation of the republican party in favor of this object, may yet be effected with an assurance, that the constitutional republicans make no change in the electoral ticket, but from a firm conviction of the expediency and necessity of the change to the success of the election.
"With this explanation, the committee submit the following nomination of the electors to the consideration of the meeting.
Charles Thompson , William Montgomery , Thomas Leiper , Isaac Worrell ,
JOSEPH ENGLE , WILLIAM RODMAN , ARCHIBALD DARRAH , JACOB WEYGANDT , JOSEPH LEFEVER , GABRIEL HESTER, jun. GEORGE HARTMAN , ADAMSON TANNEHILL , JAMES COWDEN , WILLIAM WILSON , ROBERT GRIFFIN , JACOB HOSTETTER , DAVID FULLERTON , PETER KIMMELL , JOSEPH HUSTON , JOHN M'DOWELL ."
Which report & nomination were adopted by the meeting.
Resolved , That Richard Bache , Jacob Sommer , John Sergeant , Samuel Wetherill, jun. and Manuel Eyre , with the chairman and secretary of this meeting, be a committee of correspondence, to draft an address, recommending to the republicans generally the support of the foregoing ticket; and to circulate through the state copies of the proceedings of this meeting.
Resolved , That the proceedings of this meeting, and the address of the committee, be published in all the papers friendly to the election of James Madison as President & George Clinton , as Vice President of the U. States.
WILLIAM JONES , Chairman , MAHLON DICKERSON , Secretary .
September 26, 1808.
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
At a crisis in our national affairs, interesting beyond any that has occurred since the glorious achievement of our independence, we address you by the desire of a very large and respectable meeting of the constitutional republicans of the city and county of Philadelphia.
The approaching election of the Chief Executive Magistrate of the Union, involves in its issue, the fate of republican principles, and the whole course of national policy. Nay more, it will comprehend, in its result, a judgment of the past, as well as a direction of the future course of the administration, pronounced by the highest authority of the republic.
The interest of the decision extends beyond the limits of our country:—foreign nations, vainly we hope, supposing that they can influence our conduct, or profit by the measures into which they have driven the government, look with anxious attention, to the moment when the nation shall act, for the proofs of weakness and want of republican constancy, which unfortunately the language of too many of our countrymen has induced them to expect. Hitherto they have in vain endeavored to involve us in their quarrels and their calamities, we have been preserved from both by a wise and dignified course of pacific policy. The storm that has desolated Europe, and, at times, threatened to desolate the world, has been averted from our country, the prosperity of the nation has been advancing with a rapid and steady march; her rights have been asserted and maintained with honorable firmness, and the alternative to which their worst efforts have driven us, (such have been the wisdom and virtue with which our public affairs have been conducted,) leave us still free from the burdens and misfortunes of war, and in possession of all the essential resources of happiness: A partial sacrifice, the injustice of foreign nations has certainly exacted from us, which they have foolishly supposed the American union would not endure. The time is nearly arrived when their expectations are to be tested by an appeal to the sovereign authority of the people. Can we hesitate to say that they ought to be disappointed? Can we hesitate to believe that they will be disappointed? No! The election of Mr. Madison as President will stamp the principles he has so ably maintained with the seal of public approbation, and speak to the world in the most impressive manner, the language of patriotic determination. Republicanism, under the auspices of virtue and intelligence, will thus achieve a new and lasting
triumph, the character of our country be redeemed from the unwarranted suspicion that has been cast upon it, and its future welfare be permanently established upon the solid basis of real independence.
With these views of the national interests, connected with the result of the presidential election, and cordially approving of the republican nomination made at Washington, we deemed it a duty of indispensable obligation, to endeavor to conciliate and consolidate the electoral vote of Pennsylvania in its favor.
How was this to be done? Two tickets of electors were before the public, and threatened to divide the republican votes: the ticket proposed by the democratic convention at Lancaster, nominated without any declaration, at the time, of the candidates they were intended to support, and the ticket proposed by the constitutional republican members of the legislature, for the express purpose of supporting the nomination of Mr. Madison and Mr. Clinton . The silence of the democratic convention, which occasioned the subsequent nomination by the constitutional republicans, has since been supplied by the distinct expression of the wishes of their constituents, in favor of Mr. Madison and Mr. Clinton .
Finding, then, that every section of the republican party, was alike disposed to support the nomination of Mr. Madison and Mr. Clinton , we have thought it as idle, as it would be injurious, to put the object at issue, by distracting the public suffrage with two opposing tickets; we have, therefore, made a selection from the existing nominations with the single object of ensuring success. We have in view a republican measure; be assured, that we can only accomplish it, by employing men, who are governed by the same view; and if a distinct ticket of federal men should hereafter be placed in nomination (as there is strong reason to suspect will be the case, when the election of governor is decided) be also assured, that the nomination can only be defeated by an union and co-operation of republicans. Both the tickets of electors which were framed at Lancaster, are composed of men who will vote for Mr. Madison and Mr. Clinton ; but both the tickets cannot be supported at the election with any hope of success, in opposition to a single ticket framed for a different purpose. We believe that in the course we have pursued, we are already anticipated by the wishes of the constitutional republicans of the state; and we assure ourselves of their entire approbation. They will see, that we are giving effect, in the best practicable mode, to the views of the constitutional republican members of the legislature, whose only design in nominating an electoral ticket, was to insure success to Mr. Madison and Mr. Clinton ; and who would not themselves, we presume, hesitate, if it were possible now to consult them, to suggest the measure we have adopted, rather than risk the great object they proposed. We believe too that we are consulting the feelings and the wishes of the citizens, who were placed in nomination for electors. They will at once perceive, that the very confidence we repose in them, is the ground of our conviction, that they will be satisfied with the arrangement we have made. For as their nomination was only subordinate to the purpose it was designed to accomplish, we are sure that sincerely desiring the accomplishment of that purpose, they would deprecate a persistence in the use of means, so plainly calculated to defeat it.
WILLIAM JONES , RICHARD BACHE , JACOB SOMMER , SAML. WETHERILL, JR. , JOHN SERGEANT , MANUEL EYRE , MAHLON DICKERSON .
Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1808.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
Mr. Whitbread's letter to Lord Holland.
Mr. Whitbread has published a letter to Lord Holland , on the present situation of Spain. The sentiments of this gentleman, in relation to a subject the most interesting that has come before the world, cannot but be deemed of considerable importance;
and we therefore give them, as far as we are able, that degree of publicity which they deserve.
"Since that period," (that is, since the passing of the appropriation act) "however short the interval, the face of affairs has greatly changed. News has arrived as cheering to the heart of man as ever was announced to an admiring world. Every part of Spain, not absolutely occupied by the French troops, has separately, and without any possibility of previous consent, and yet, as if by common consent, declared itself against the injustice, cruelty, and oppression of the French Emperor, and for the Prince of Asturias, under the title of Ferdinand VII. The nation, in the absence of its government, without breaking forth into those furious excesses of sanguinary licentiousness which have disgraced the good cause of other countries, and brought the name of liberty into disrepute, is now committed against the power of France. The public discussion of the passing events can no longer be injurious, by fanning a flame which might have been kindled to the fruitless destruction of the virtuous and the brave; and cannot now render abortive the plans adopted for their success."
"After the communication made by Lord Castlereagh to the Lord Mayor, I firmly expected some application to Parliament for an additional vote of credit; or at least some message from the crown. When such proceedings were out of the question, on the day of the prorogation itself, I expressed myself shortly on the subject, in my place—but the momentary expectation of interruption prevented my saying all that I wished upon any of the topics, and from entering upon some of them altogether. From what then passed, I found I had been before misunderstood. Upon such a subject I cannot endure misrepresentation, the consequence of misunderstanding, and therefore I address myself through you to the public."
"The whole undivided heart of Great Britain, and of Ireland, nay, of France itself, and of the world, must be with Spain. Wrought to the whole undivided strength of the world could be combined at this moment against the armies of her oppressor, in Spain!—Ministers had declared that no mixed interests should interfere; that all the exertions should be for Spain, and Spain alone; and I am happy to acknowledge that the part of the King's speech, which relates to Spain, bears out the professions which had been before made. It has my unqualified approbation. The policy is sound, and the expressions could not have been better chosen."
"Arms, ammunition, money, let them be poured in with a hand as liberal as can be conceived. All they ask for! And nothing they do not ask for. If an army should hereafter be required, let no consideration of rank or favor interfere in the selection of the officer to command it.—The stake is too precious to be risked in inadequate hands. The country has a high opinion of military talents, the gallantry, and the other qualifications of the officer, now in Ireland, ready to embark with a limited force. May the appointment of a general for any larger force be equally judicious, and equally acceptable to the public. Thus shall we render ourselves worthy of being the supporters of Spanish valor and Spanish virtue. Thus shall we best add to their chance of success. Thus shall we render the most effectual services to this empire and to the world. This cause is indeed the cause of justice and humanity. If it prospers—stupendously glorious will be the victory. If it fails, their conqueror will have obtained any thing rather than honor; but the Spaniards of this day will be recorded to the latest posterity as a people deserving of better fate, and they will have afforded a noble example for the imitation of the inhabitants of these islands, when their battle, the last battle of the European world, shall be fought."
"I come to the other topic, on which I did not touch on Monday for fear of interruption, and on which I must explain myself. At the conclusion of my speech, on the act of appropriation, I declared that I still adhered to the opinions I laid down on the 29th of February last, when I
moved a resolution in the House of Commons, "That there is nothing in the present state of the war which ought to preclude his majesty from embracing any fair opportunity of acceding to, or commencing a negotiation with the enemy, on a footing of equality, for the termination of hostilities on terms of equality and honor." I maintain that opinion now; and because I re-asserted it in the House of Commons on that day, I alluded to, it has been falsely and basely stated, that I advised the purchase of peace, by the abandonment of the heroic Spaniards to their fate. God forbid! A notion so detestable never entered my imagination. Perish this country, rather than its safety should be owing to a compromise so horribly iniquitous! My feelings at the time I spoke, ran in a direction totally opposite to any thing so disgusting and abominable."
"I am not, however, afraid to say that the present is a moment in which I think negotiation might be proposed to the Emperor of the French by Great Britain, with the certainty of this great advantage, that, if the negotiation should be refused, we should be at least sure of being right in the eyes of God and man—an advantage which, in my opinion, we have never yet possessed, from the commencement of the contest to the present hour, and the value of which is far beyond all calculation."
"If the emancipation of Spain, the enthronement of Ferdinand VII. and the amelioration of the government of that country, through the means of the legitimate organ of their Cortes, or any other of their own choosing, could be effected without bloodshed; is there a man existing, who would not prefer the accomplishment of these objects by the means of negotiation rather than by the sword? If Mr. Fox were happily alive, and had power commensurate with his ability, I see a bare possibility that his genius might turn this crisis to such great account. Nothing should be done but in concert with the Spaniards, and the complete evacuation of Spain by the French armies, the abstinance from all interference in her internal arrangements, the freedom of the royal family, might be the conditions of the negotiation. There is no humiliation in such a proposal. What a grateful opportunity would at the same time present itself of making a voluntary proffer of restitutions, which, when demanded, it might, perhaps, be difficult to accede to! What a moment to attempt the salvation of Sweden, and the re-establishment of the tranquility of the North."
"All this I had in contemplation at the time, I said I should not think it improper now to offer a negotiation for peace. I should be desirous of conveying these terms to the world. If they should be accepted, is there a statesman who could doubt of their propriety, of their justice, or their honor? If rejected, is there a free spirit in the universe that would not join in applauding the justice and moderation of G. Britain, in condemning the violence, the injustice, and ambition of the emperor of the French."
Translations of extracts of letters from a respectable French house at Bordeaux to a merchant of Norfolk, dated June 11.
"The real scarcity of colonial and other foreign produce, beginning at length to be severely felt, has induced a crowd of speculators of all ranks, and even of all professions, to crowd into our markets; the unavoidable consequence of which was, a rapid and continual advance in our prices. The wide field of adventure in the South Sea stock of England—Law's extravagant project in France, scarcely were productive of greater rage for speculation, than has been exhibited for some weeks among the purchasers of colonial produce—coffee advanced in price rose 50 sous per pound—sugar 150 francs per hundred—Spanish indigo 30 francs per pound—cottons 305 francs per hundred—pepper four francs per pound, and many other articles in the same proportion. The continuance of this extraordinary state of things, depending on the duration of measures which produced it, cannot be calculated upon."
JULY 6—"The great activity in business, which is noticed in my last

advice, had raised the prices of colonial and produce of the U. States greatly above the high quotations then transmitted, when the fever of speculation was suddenly cooled by ingenious artifices contrived to counteract it—A report was circulated, and even publicly announced, by the minister of foreign affairs, purporting that the king of England was dead, and that the Prince of Wales was come to the throne surrounded by new ministers, who were ardent advocates for peace. The holders of goods had scarcely recovered from the alarm produced by this report when a new and more effectual check was given to their enterprise."
"The National Bank at Paris, which had heretofore granted extensive facilities, suddenly refused to discount any paper, arising from or in any way connected with speculations in colonial or other produce. This produced a momentary distress for money, and compelled some to sell at a loss of 25 per cent. For two weeks a complete stagnation in business has prevailed, and prices merely nominal. Few holders will now sell, and although those political strategems have had the effect of damping the ardor of speculation, they will not prevent the prices from rising again, if the impediments to importations continue to exist, and of which there is every probability."
PROCLAMATION.
Noble inhabitants of Asturias!—What panic terror has taken hold of your hearts? A remote danger affrights you! An imaginary invasion terrifies you!—Do you not know that the whole power of Rome in the zenith of its splendor, and with her Emperor at her head, has not been able to add this small province to her empire? Have you forgot that the innumerable hosts of barbarians which Africa has vomited into our peninsula, have found their tomb amidst these rocks! You are, peradventure, afraid of the threats of the conquerors of Jena and Austerlitz. Away with these ideas spread by our enemies to dishonour you. The French armies, that had filled the world with their name, lie prostrate in the dust; the remainder is holding in coercion the unhappy that have been sacrificed to the ambition of their Chief. In Spain we have but few soldiers, raw, inexperienced, weakened by fatigue, incapable of undertaking the conquest of an invincible country. They will face the danger, if their Chiefs bid them; but what will be their fate? Will they return? Will they, if you refuse to imitate your forefathers; but if you attack the enemy with fury and desperation, they will be astonished, and you will immolate them like victims unable even to help themselves. They shall fall to your feet in heaps, who from terror, who from the irresistible weight of your robust arms. Cast away your muskets, attack them with arms still more cruel, with implements of husbandry, with the same which your arms are accustomed to handle, and then you will shortly see the disparity betwixt you and them. The cavalry and artillery, in which their principal force consist, cannot avail them among you: all the rest is a contemptible mass, without vigor, without fortitude, at the rumour knowing to fire a musket, helpless and forlorn the moment you close in with them. Arouse! Take heart! You will have the pledge of victory with you, and be assured the French will not invade you; if they dare we shall entomb them among the mountains and valleys that surround us. What! I think you that before they reach your towns, even the nearest to Castile, they will not experience the force of the artillery, and of the troops that garrison our posts? The wise expositions of the Supreme Junta, the precise and appropriate orders of the commander in chief, will they not repress the impetuosity of those ruffians, and not preserve the people against the effects which the invasion might occasion? Respectable ministers of the Almighty, pastors of the people, when you hear the tremendous voice of danger, unite your flock, exhort them and conduct them to the field of honor? Generous gentlemen, ye that have such influence on the minds of the pacific villagers, when you see the flames spreading and raging among the mountains, sally forth to preserve the valleys from the conflagration, taking with you as many as can contribute to its extinction! Arouse, Asturians! and be constant in your valor; if any Frenchman escape from the army, let him find in you the fate prepared for yourselves! Let them know at once that you will receive them according to their desert, and perhaps the timely notice will detain them; if not, rush on and confirm the lustre already hereditary to your name. Let the world know, that Asturians have for the third time repulsed
their proud invaders, and that extermination awaits them.
Oviedo, 26th July.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5.
The Secretary of War arrived here on Monday.
The ship American from Amsterdam has arrived at Wilmington, & on board of her Mr. Baker, the messenger that went out with the St. Michaels. The American left Amsterdam the 18th of August. We do not learn that she brings any important intelligence, except relative to Spain & Portugal. This information was obtained while at sea, early in September, from an English vessel, which stated that Sir Arthur Wellesley after a severe engagement had taken the whole of Junot's army, that the Russian fleet had likewise surrendered, that Lisbon was in possession of the English, and that Joseph had retreated from Madrid to Burgos.
We understand there was a London paper of the 16th of August in possession of one of the passengers on board the American, but that it was lost. It is said not to have contained any thing important.
We do not learn that the St. Michaels had left England. Our previous advices state her as being still there on the 31st of August, which was twenty-five days after her arrival. This delay cannot well be accounted for, but on the supposition of her being detained by Mr. Pinkney under the expectation of a favorable issue to the depending negotiation.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated August 6th.
"I enclose you a Price Current, by which you will observe an additional duty on cotton, amounting to a penny and a fraction per pound more in American vessels than in British."
The great engine, put into motion by the opposition, in the hope of influencing public opinion, is the accusation, against the administration, of hostility to England and partiality to France. This charge is urged in a thousand shapes. The meanest capacity may boldly assert it. Hence, for the most part, it is affirmed without the least resort to proof. Such a mode of supporting it can only be met by a denial as unqualified as the affirmation. Even this may be useless, as the mind that will without evidence listen to such a high charge must, from its weakness or depravity, be callous to its refutation. But other means of sustaining it are resorted to. Genuine facts are distorted, fictitious statements are multiplied, unimportant incidents are magnified. In short, nothing is left unassayed, which ingenuity and cunning can devise. To enumerate these stratagems were endless. Neither our own time, or the patience of the reader admit of it. But at a time when the most disgraceful industry is excited to impair the confidence of the people in their rulers, silence, upon any topic calculated to have this effect, would be criminal. We shall, therefore, meet the subject fully and fairly, by noticing every material charge alleged; & we pledge ourselves to our readers to offer nothing which we do not conscientiously believe to be true.
This charge is attempted to be maintained through a wide field of time and a long succession of events.
I. It is directed against the President, in the form of a strong early personal attachment to France, and consequent regard for Napoleon.
II. It is directed against him, in consequence of his alleged hatred to England.
III. It is endeavored to prove it by the measures of the administration.
It will be only requisite to touch lightly on the two first considerations, as they are in fact merged in the last, so far as they have any force.
I. we are told of the strong early attachment of the President to France, and his consequent regard for Napoleon.
That Mr. Jefferson entertained, during our war, a regard for France, that it may have been strong and ardent, need not be contested. For if it were so, so far from being criminal, it was honorable. The darling object of his soul, the bright prize of his ambition, the pedestal of his fame, we all know, was the independence of his country. He was among the earliest to recommend, and the most earnest to enforce it. He drew the instrument that established it, so far as our wills could establish it. But the Herculean power of Britain was still in the way. France interposed, and other powers followed her example. France gave us the means, in men and money by which we gained our point. What was the consequence? We looked upon
Frenchmen as our brothers, we treated them as such. Our greatest men, Washington and Franklin and Adams, joined in the eulogy. An universal sentiment of esteem, admiration and gratitude blazed through America. Was it the fault of Jefferson, that his heart felt the same emotion? Would not his countrymen have deemed him a monster, if he had not?
Our liberties had not been long established, when the era of the French revolution burst on the astonished world. Never was there a more glorious display of patriotism; never was liberty ushered in by a brighter dawn. So free were its first stages from the violation of person or property, that it seemed, as if it were the emanation of a God. Americans caught the flame, and feeling a holy ardor, rejoiced in the prospect of the emancipation of a great and gallant nation. Our feelings, if not our judgments made us universally consider the prospect a fair one. In the progress of its events for a considerable lapse of time, we sympathised with the French in their misfortunes, we exulted with them in their triumphs. We emphatically made them our own. This enthusiasm was felt by all of us. Not only the people, but the government felt it.
On the 25th of April, 1804, in the House of Representatives of the U. S. it was,
Resolved unanimously, That the letter of the Committee of Public Safety of the French Republic, addressed to Congress, be transmitted to the President of the United States, and that he be requested to cause the same to be answered on behalf of this House, in terms expressive of their sensibility for the friendly and affectionate manner in which they have addressed the Congress of the U. States, with an unequivocal assurance, that the Representatives of the people of the U. S. have much interest in the happiness and prosperity of the French Republic.
And ordered, That Mr. Wm. Smith and Mr. Parker be a committee to wait on the President with the foregoing resolution.
The Yeas and Nays were called the same day, and it appears that the following gentlemen were present, who, as the vote was unanimous, must all have voted for the resolution, viz.
Messrs. Fitzsimmons, Murya, Ames, Boudinot, Dexter, Goodueh, Hillhouse, Sedgewick, Wm. Smith, and Tracy.
At a period, subsequent to this, even Washington, then President, notwithstanding all his caution, in an address to the French minister, breaks out in the following glowing language.
"Born, sir, in a land of liberty; having early learned its value; having engaged in a perilous conflict to defend it; having, in a word, devoted the best years of my life to secure it a permanent establishment in my own country; my anxious recollections, my sympathetic feelings, and my best wishes are irresistibly excited, whenever, in any country, I see an oppressed nation unfurl the banners of freedom. But above all, the events of the French revolution have produced the deepest solicitude, as well as the highest admiration. To call your nation brave, were to pronounce but common praise. Wonderful People! Ages to come will read with astonishment the history of your brilliant exploits."
"I rejoice that the period of your toils and of your immense sacrifices is approaching. I rejoice that the interesting revolutionary movements of so many years have issued in the formation of a Constitution designed to give permanency to the great object for which you have contended. I rejoice that liberty, which you have so long embraced with enthusiasm; liberty, of which you have been the invincible defenders, now finds an asylum in the bosom of a regularly organised government: a government, which, being formed to secure the happiness of the French people, corresponds with the ardent wishes of my heart, while it gratifies the pride of every citizen of the U. S. by its resemblance of their own. On these glorious events, accept, sir, my sincere congratulations."
"In delivering you these sentiments, I express not, my own feelings only, but those of my fellow-citizens, in relation to the commencement, the progress and the issue of the French revolution; and they will cordially join with me in purest wishes, to the Supreme Being, that the citizens of our sister republic, our magnanimous allies, may soon enjoy, in peace, that liberty which they have purchased at so great a price, and all the happiness which liberty can bestow."
"I receive, sir, with lively sensibility, the symbol of the triumphs and of the enfranchisement of your nation, the colors of France, which you have now presented to the U. States. The
transaction will be announced to Congress; and the colors will be deposited with those archives of the U. S. which are at once the evidences and the memorials of their freedom and independence. May these be perpetual; and may the friendship of the two republics be commensurate with their existence."
Jefferson, doubtless, felt the flame. To suppose otherwise were reproachful to his heart.
What does all this prove? The attachment of Americans, of Gen. Washington, of Mr. Jefferson, to the great cause of equal rights, to the republican system. It proves this, and it proves no more.
But the glories of the revolution were soon overcast. Equal rights ceased, the republic fell and royalty rose in its room. Who then were the eulogists of France? The republicans and Mr. Jefferson? No—But the federalists. Bonaparte stamped the councils out of existence, and absorbed all power in himself. Who rejoiced? Not the republicans and Mr. Jefferson? But the federalists. It was they that raised their shield against the democratic assaults upon Bonaparte's character. It was they that denounced the democrats for reprobating the means by which he attained the supreme power. It was they that denounced Mr. Jefferson for countenancing these slanders, as they termed them. It was they that inveighed against the culpable indiscretion of the Aurora, the National Intelligencer, and other republican prints for holding him forth as a tyrant and usurper, and who declared that such language, emanating from prints said to be connected with the administration, might have a tendency to embroil us with the French government and should, therefore, be repressed by us—ignorantly considering the republican prints as the passive registers of governmental edicts.
This was all very natural. The republicans and Mr. Jefferson were friends to the revolution and to equal rights; the federalists were friends to neither. It was, therefore, perfectly consistent in the former to deprecate the change, and to doubt the motives of the man who had effected it; as it was likewise consistent in the latter to rejoice in the change and to eulogise the motives that produced it. It shews further, that the sentiments in this country did not, on either side, spring from affection to France, but from the paramount devotion to the political principles respectively embraced by the prevailing parties.
So much for the early attachment of Mr. Jefferson to Bonaparte. It does not appear to have existed; that of the federalists does.
II. Let us now enquire into the alleged hatred of Mr. Jefferson to England.
Those, who know Mr. Jefferson, know that he is incapable of hating any man, or any nation. Indeed the constant charge against him is that he is a philosopher and a philanthropist; that he loves all mankind too well, to be a patriot. So far then the general texture of his feelings refutes the charge. But to be more specific;
We have seen that Mr. Jefferson was among the earliest and most zealous asserters of our rights, and that he actually laid the corner stone of our independence. That, in accomplishing this mighty object, he exerted the powers of a great mind to the full, is not doubted. That it was his duty to do so is equally unquestionable. That Washington, Adams, Hamilton, and all our patriots did so too is their pride and our boast. So far as respects the outrages of Britain on our rights, and her numerous oppressions, the feelings of Mr. Jefferson were highly excited against her. So were those of every man in America who was not a tory. So were those of that illustrious band that signed the immortal declaration of independence. So, we may add, were those of an impartial world.
But we overcame our enemies, and the treaty of peace guaranteed our independence. Great Britain stipulated for the performance of several measures. Many of these she left unperformed for many years; among the most grievous of which was the retention of the western posts, which covered the savage murders of Indians instigated by her against our defenceless frontier. She likewise imposed heavy and unjust burthens and restrictions on our trade. These naturally excited indignation in our breasts, and frustrated the entire healing of revolutionary wounds. This indignation was common to us all, and may have been equally felt by Mr. Jefferson.
But, during all this time, what evidence, we demand, is there of Mr. Jefferson's hatred to England? Was there a word uttered, or an act done or attempted, by him, that is brought forward? If there is not, the charge is a base aspersion.
The case might be rested on this ground. There is, however, other ground, if possible, still stronger. At the era of the federal constitution, General Washington, whose motives and knowledge of men are the subject of deserved praise, called Mr. Jefferson to the first office of confidence in his power to bestow. Without, then, making General Washington a participant in the criminal hatred alleged to be entertained by Mr. Jefferson against England, we must pronounce it unfounded. Did General Washington hate England? No. Would he then have called to the first office under the government, to the office charged with the whole foreign relations, a man who did? The notion is too absurd to be entertained for a moment.
Let us now view Mr. Jefferson in the office of state. Possessed of the confidence of General Washington, here was a triumphal theatre for the gratification of any malevolent feelings to England. Did he shew them? No. Rest assured then he did not possess them.
(To be Continued.)
By an arrival at New-York from England we have news of one day later date than had been previously received. The following, however is the only article worth noticing.
LONDON, AUGUST 3.
Bonaparte has issued another decree at Bayonne, which was received in Holland on the 27th ult. directing that all American property seized under the decree of the 21st November, should be immediately sold, and the proceeds paid into the Chisse d'Escomptes, there to remain until the final issue of the pending negotiation between France and America.
The Rutland Herald of the 24th of September, gives a detailed statement from which we have formed the following outline:
The towns heard from give
Mr. Tichnor 11,631 Mr. Smith 11,423
Fifty-five towns remain to be heard from, of which 29 are republican and 26 federal.
The Herald adds:
"We venture to predict that there will be no election of Governor by the people. The scattering votes will doubtless exceed 500."
"From information which we think we may confidently rely on, the members of Assembly will stand as follows:
Rep. Fed. 109 94
"The Republican Ticket for Councillors will probably prevail."
"Our information relative to the election of Representatives to Congress from the Northeast and South-eastern Districts will hardly warrant an opinion on the result."
The election for Inspectors of Election in Philadelphia has been uncommonly animated; fourteen of which are republican, and fourteen federal. The aggregate federal votes given are 2,443, and the republican 2,321. This election is no criterion of the final result.
The following is the result of the election for members of Congress for the state of New-Hampshire:
Whole number of given votes 27,208 Necessary to make a choice 13,605 Nathaniel A. Haven, has 13,015 William Hale 15,024 James Wilson 14,922 John C. Chamberlain 14,965 Daniel Blaisdell 14,967
These five gentlemen are federal and are elected.
We learn that Thomas Gholson, jun. esq. is elected to Congress from the district composed of the counties of Mecklenburg, Lunenburg and Brunswick, in the room of Doctor John Chatburne, whose ill state of health compelled him to resign.
Petersburg Intel.
Who is there, whose veins are filled with American blood, that is not roused by the following energetic eloquence and whig sentiments delivered by General Smith of Baltimore, at a late popular meeting, as given in the Whig?
GENERAL SMITH. Friends, fellow-citizen—I might say acquaintance—for I know you all, and have known you long. Perhaps you are surprised that I came not sooner to participate and take an efficient part in the cause of republicanism, to which such an extraordinary opposition is set up—set up by the same party, which eight years ago you prostrated in the dust. Fathers, who know what parental feeling is, will excuse me, when they learn that I have been ten weeks traveling with a beloved daughter, whose health was impaired; and thanks to God, I have

succeeded in restoring her to the blessings of health and the bosom of my family.
Observe, fellow-citizens, from whence and from whom this outcry, this stubborn opposition comes. It sets in from the federal party! They held the reins of government twelve years; and did they disburden you of your national debt? No; they went out of power, and left us saddled with it all. Not only so; but they violated the constitution of the United States by the passage of an alien law, by which the unhappy foreigner, who had taken refuge in America from the hardships and oppressions of Europe, was subjected to a capricious exportation, at any minute at the will of the Chief Magistrate. Then followed a sedition-law to gag the mouth of discontent and suppress discussion and popular murmurs. But all this did not suffice; taxes were laid on domestic industry to support the expenses of an extravagant government—and monies were loaned at eight per cent. We were approximating to monarchy; but the people were alarmed—they rose in their might and dismissed the federal administrators from office.
You elected republicans to fill your councils and administer your affairs. And have they not done more than the most sanguine among us could have expected? From two articles of taxation, (on each of which was imposed 500,000) one million of dollars was withdrawn. The whole of the internal taxes was repealed. Not a single tax is levied from you—and yet what have we done? We have in seven years, paid off thirty-two millions of the public debt—without oppressing any man or draining the streams of revenue dry. And how have we done it? By carrying into the public administration, the same economy which every prudent man exercises in his private dealings, and in his own family.
Gen. S. then took an extensive view of the embargo, too much at large for us to copy here. Britain, (said he) if she ruled her actions by public, recorded laws, we could understand her conduct as well as herself, and guard against them; but she acts when it suits her by orders from her king and privy council, and often without notification—but by instructions to her admirals and commanders, she pounces upon the property of the neutral, like a hawk upon an unwary bird—and seizure is the first intimation of prohibition or danger! Of this nature was the order in council of January 1807, which forbade neutrals to trade from one port to another port of France or her allies—under this order above fifty or sixty American ships were captured by British cruisers. Then followed the ever-memorable orders of council of November 1807, declaring all American (neutral) vessels good prize, if bound to or from France, or any of her ports or allies—France retaliated, and said that an American vessel bound to or from the British islands, or which should submit to be boarded by a British armed ship, should be good prize. Then as Mr. McKim told you, was our commerce placed in double jeopardy. But the sagacity of a Jefferson foresaw the coming storm; and we recommended safer ; and we ARE safe. We resorted to an embargo, as we had done before, to preserve our ships, property and seamen from the gripe of European plunderers. But I am told, this embargo is a terrible measure, and quite intolerable. I was one of those who drafted the present law; and it is verbatim the same with that passed in 1794 excepting that the act of '94 was laid for 30 days, and this is indefinite. The act of 1794 was continued for thirty days more; and a power was conferred on the President to continue or revoke it at his will and pleasure—and he might have prolonged it for 15 days after the commencement of the next session of Congress!
There, gentlemen, there was power for you; but that Congress threw the responsibility upon the President:—the present Congress have, with more magnanimity, taken it upon themselves. They speak this language to their constituents—"If we have behaved ill, let us bear the blame; if we have acted rightly, give us the credit." I do most unequivocally demand my share of the blame—for I have voted for the embargo! And of all the acts of my life, I think it the most patriotic act. Some of the very gentlemen who rail against the present embargo, sent a deputation to Congress in Philadelphia in 1794, requesting them to prolong the embargo until England should grant us justice. But that Congress was federal; and the embargo was taken off at the end of sixty days only!—Setting a dread, a pernicious example of fickleness at home—and speaking this language most impressively to foreign nations—"The Americans
are a money-loving, money-seeking, money-making, avaricious people, who cannot bear any policy which touches their pocket—touch them on that tender part, and they will yield to what you will." This opinion foreign nations have imbibed of us; from the policy and measures of federal times.
I am disappointed at not finding Mr. Winder here; for I really was curious to hear what an ingenious lawyer could say against the embargo. I am told, he talks of war at times as a substitute. If he talked of war with Britain—I fear he would lose or offend many of his present friends; and if he proposed war against France, I know not where a Frenchman could be met. If I were an admiral, I could not meet their fleets at sea; for most of them are gathered into their ports; but your ships & cargoes, if put afloat, would afford rich spoils to their privateers. And against both France and England I presume, he would not wage war at once. But, why speak of England? It has been hardly asserted, that her orders in council are not enforced—and that no tribute is exacted under them. Condemnations, gentlemen, have taken place in consequence of them. Even ships which had sailed from the U. States, under the permission of the President to bring home property abroad, have been seized & carried into England, & there obliged to pay tribute or be condemned. Vessels, which carried passengers out to the British dominions, have been subjected to tribute also! But gentlemen, I hold in my hand incontestible proofs of the exaction of tribute under these orders of council.
The brig Sophia, capt. Carman, from Rotterdam for Baltimore which arrived here on Thursday last, having on board six pipes of gin, not belonging to the owners (of the brig) was carried into the port of Harwich in England—and, by special favor the gin was allowed to be landed without landing it; and he paid on the seven hundred and twenty gallons, eight pence per gallon TRIBUTE besides tonnage on one hundred and thirty-four tons—pilotage, light money, and all other port charges.
What American will submit to this?—Is there a man in all this vast assemblage who would stoop to pay a tribute to England?—[No! No! from all quarters!]—And yet merchants, whose business is commerce, cannot see the evils of the embargo! But lawyers in their charity and disinterestedness kindly undertake to tell us of them! Generous souls! The merchant is much obliged to them—and the farmers could not possibly see or feel without their instructions!
The general review of the embargo law in every possible light, and explained most ably the relative situations of France, England and America, at and prior to its passage. England wanted to get as many of our ships, property and seamen within her grasp as possible, and then, said she to herself—America must bend to our terms. If she can resist the claims and petitions of her merchants—yet the entreaties of mothers, fathers, wives, kindred and friends—to redeem their impressed citizens; sons, &c. from the British navy, will compel the American government to strike to us. Ah! gentlemen, the foresight of Thomas Jefferson and the vote of Congress averted these projected calamities from our country; they laid an embargo—which we all feel; but is comparatively only the restriction of a day. In London, we know vast bets were made that our embargo would be taken off in three months. They thought us a money-making abject race, who had not patriotism enough to carry us through a great measure. Jefferson too, traduced at home, is misunderstood abroad. They mistake the MAN—and cannot fathom the statesman. They thought him weak, wavering, and "pusillanimous." They are woefully disappointed. The embargo has outlived their calculations of its duration. The embargo, say what federal gentlemen may, has produced deep felt effects. What has raised the manufacturers and mechanics at Manchester, to a pitch of insurrection?—The embargo. What has thrown fifty thousand of the woolen manufacturers in Yorkshire, &c. into confusion, discontent and revolt?—The embargo. What has raised flour in the West Indies to twenty or fifty dollars per barrel? The embargo.
If I am not greatly misinformed by letters lately received from England—the embargo has brought England to her senses. France too, a couple of whose islands are in a state of starvation, will learn to be just towards us from the same measure. I should not be surprised, if in one month from this date, the embargo should have completely gained every object for which it was imposed—nay, per-
haps Mr. Jefferson may even now have received dispatches, that may warrant the removal of the embargo, but I do not know that he has. The time will come, when the embargo will be extolled as the most wise and patriotic policy ever adopted in any age or country.
But some very superior geniuses would remove the embargo at all events, whilst British orders & French decrees remain! Where would they trade? We can trade to no part of Spain or Portugal; we cannot trade, in safety I mean, to any part of Europe, and all that remains beside that commerce is not worth pursuing—it is scarcely sufficient to bait the trap for us; and perhaps was so intended. Our property is in port; many of our ships are there, it is true, but I had rather weep over them than after them.
Gen. S. then took a survey of the militia law of Maryland. The cavils, were affected to be made against the militia law, but they were really against the militia system. The quarter whence they came evidenced their intention; they were made by the same men who advocated the federal administration, and the standing army. What did that tend to? To monarchy. It is an inevitable consequence of discouraging the militia—Place any man at the head of an army with uncontrollable power, and from that moment his character received a new stamp; his views a new bent—his ambition is called into play. This it was that elevated an Oliver Cromwell—this it was which hoisted Bonaparte to the pinnacle of royalty.
He again resumed the subject of the embargo; addressing the farmers, for whom benevolent lawyers expressed so much concern. Who were they that imposed the embargo?—Not the merchants—for there were but four of any note in Congress; not the lawyers, for we have got rid of most of them in Congress. The embargo was laid (he might say) by the representation of the farming interest of the U. States. They knew the risk they ran, but they knew the measure was wise—and at any rate, the business of a representative was not to court popularity, but to regard the best interests of the nation.
The new corps raised in the states eastward of the Hudson, are on their march for the north west frontier, under lieutenant colonel Whiting, of the 4th regiment of Infantry, from Massachusetts; the companies of which we have heard on that route are,
Capt. Hasterbrook's, ——— Limb, ——— Frutchins, ——— Whitney, ——— Byers. Aurora.
Natchez, Aug. 10. We are concerned to state, that there has been a serious disturbance on the Amite, by a party of Choctaw Indians, the entire particulars are too lengthy and unimportant for our paper—we will only relate that the Indians came into the settlement, plundered and burnt a house, and fired several guns at the proprietor. A party of men collected, pursued, overtook and engaged the Indians, but after an action of about 15 minutes, the whites were obliged to retreat, having one man wounded. The Indians are supposed to have four or five killed.
The governor we learn has taken the most prompt and efficacious measures to protect the frontiers, and we hope the offenders may be brought to justice without involving us in a savage warfare. Chronicle.
New-York, Sept. 30. Our attentive correspondent at Havana has favored us with a list of seventy-five American vessels at the port of Havana on the 12th inst. twenty-three of which belong to this port.
A letter received in this city from Barracua, via Havana, dated 2d September, says, "A vessel arrived here this morning from St. Jago, brings advices that the inhabitants of St. Thomas are evacuating the island, on account of the great scarcity of provisions."
Extract of a letter from a commercial house in Havana to another in this city, dated Sept. 11th.
"A brig arrived here yesterday from St. Thomas.—An express from Barbadoes, which has reached St. Thomas, brings dates as late as the 31st of July from Cadiz and 1st August from Gibraltar, mentioning that a force of 500,000 Spaniards had marched to the frontiers of the kingdom; that the French in Spain were nearly exterminated; and that Murat and every other general of note were held as hostages for the safe return of the king Ferdinand VII."
Schenectady, (N. Y.) Sept. 27. A gentleman passed through this city on Saturday last, direct from Quebec, who reported that on the 12th inst. a vessel arrived there in 27 days from Liverpool, bringing accounts that the French and Spaniards had had a general engagement; the French army amounted to 30,000 men; and that it met with a total defeat. The gentleman from whom this information is derived, was under the necessity of leaving Quebec immediately after the accounts came ashore, therefore brought no printed accounts. The news was believed at Quebec and excited general rejoicing; there.
WASHINGTON CITY. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5.
MARRIED—Last Evening by the Rev. Mr. Mathews, Mr. JOSEPH CLARK to Miss NANCY THOMPSON, both of this City.
MARRIED, lately in Westfield, Massachusetts, HARVEY BESTOR, esq. a clerk in the department of the General Post-Office, to the amiable Miss MATILDA OWEN.
MARTLAND ELECTION.
We have received information from 4 wards of the city of Baltimore, which give a republican majority of 1,000, and it is supposed that the remaining wards will increase the majority 500.
In Frederick Town the republican majority is 160.
In three districts of Montgomery County Mr. Key has a majority of 300.
The only district from which we have had precise returns is Berry's, at which the votes were as follows:
 For Congress.  Key 251  Wampler 73  For Assembly.  Federal.  Thomas 245  Carroll 238  Gaither 233  Vease 206  Republican.  Higgins 79  Griffith 76  Veris 61  Vest 76 
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LOST on or about the 22d of September last, a NELSON BRIG with an Irony handle gilt mountings, together with black leather Warrant Bell, stowed with gold thread. Any person finding the same and lodging it at Mr. STELLER'S Hotel, Capitol Hill, will be suitably rewarded by the owner. October 5—2t
PUBLIC SALE.
ON THURSDAY 6th inst. at the hour of 12 o'clock, will be Sold at Public Auction, a small FRAME HOUSE, calculated to accommodate a genteel family, standing on the New Jersey Avenue, near Capt. Smallwood's wharf, and quite convenient to the Navy Yard; likewise Household and Kitchen Furniture; Hogs, Geese, and a very fine garden of Cabbage.
THOMAS OLIVER. N. B. The sale to be on the premises, and terms made known on the day of sale. Washington, October 5—1t
LOST.
A CHECK on the Branch Bank in this City, bearing date the 3d inst. for $250 in favor of Robert King or bearer, as the payment of which is stopped, it can be of no use to any person but the owner—a reasonable reward will be paid to the finder by delivering it to the subscriber at the Treasury Department. ROBERT KING. Washington, October 5—3t
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN. MR. DUPONTE informs his friends and the public, that he has opened his Academy nearly adjoining the Manhattan Bank, up Broadway road, where he will instruct Young Gentlemen in the French, Latin, & Italian LANGUAGES. Every attention will be paid to the morals of those entrusted to his care.
N. B. Mr. Duponte begs to say he has, at the request of several parents engaged a very able person to teach, not only Writing and Cyphering in his Academy, but also the English Grammar, Geography, and other Juvenile rudiments. October 5—
WANTED to purchase on hire by the year, a NEGRO WOMAN, who is acquainted with washing and plain cooking.
Also a NEGRO MAN, as a waiter, and who has some knowledge of horses.—Satisfactory testimonials of their honesty and sobriety will be required. Enquire of the Printer. October 5—w4t
Orphan's Court, Prince Georges county, July 19th 1808.
IT being represented to this court by petition in writing of Robert McGill administrator of Benjamin Gaither late of said county, deceased, that in consequence of the absence of the deceased's representatives from the state of Maryland, and of doubts being entertained whether the said absent representatives are in existence or have left any issue to represent them, he cannot safely make distribution of the assets in his hands without the interposition of this court. It is therefore ordered, that unless the said absent representatives appear before the 26th day of January next to receive their respective dividends, that the court will then proceed to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Robert McGill, among the deceased's representatives, residing in the state of Maryland, provided the said Robert McGill shall cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week for eight weeks before the 26th day of November next.
Test, TRUEMAN TYLER, Reg. of Wills for Prince George's county. August 29—w8t
Prince Georges county, ss.
ON application to me the subscriber in the recess of the court as Chief Judge of the first Judicial District of the state of Maryland by petition in writing of HENRY ADDISON CALLIS, of Prince Georges county, praying for the benefit of the act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors, and the several supplements thereto on the terms mentioned in the said acts—a schedule of his property and list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them, being annexed to his petition; and the said Henry Addison Callis, having satisfied me by competent testimony that he has resided in the state of Maryland two years immediately preceding the time of his application; having also stated in his petition that he is now in actual confinement for debt, and not on account of any breach of the peace or for the non-payment of any fine, or penalty for the breach of the laws of this state or of the United States, and having produced to me the certificate of the sheriff of Prince Georges county to that effect, and having prayed to be discharged from confinement on the terms prescribed in the said acts, and having given security for his personal appearance at the next county court to answer any allegations that may be made against him by his creditors; I do hereby order and adjudge that the said Henry Addison Callis be discharged from his imprisonment, and by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer for three months successively before the first Monday in December next, to give notice to his creditors to appear before the county court at the court house of said county, at 12 o'clock of the said first Monday in December next for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, on the said Henry Addison Callis then and there taking the oath prescribed for the delivering up his property and to show cause if any they have why the said Henry Addison Callis should not have the benefit of the second acts of Assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors.
Given under my hand this 12th day of August 1808. JOHN GANTT, September 2—w3m
DANIEL RAPINE.
On Capitol Hill, has just received the following New Books, which he offers for SALE at the lowest possible prices for which they can be purchased at any place in the United States.
Cruise's digest of the Laws of England respecting real property, 5 vols. Booth on real actions, with references to the English and American authorities.
The Register of arts, or a compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions, by Thomas G. Pessenden. The American Register; or a general repository of history, politics, and sciences, vol. 2nd for 1807.
Letters from England, by Don M. A. Espriella 2 vols. There is good authority for saying, that this valuable little work is written by Robert Southey.
The Faud Revenge, 2 vols. by D. J. Murphy.
Mr. JOHN RUST.
Sir—Your not being a resident of this state, I take the public method of notifying you that I shall proceed to take sundry affidavits at Richmond court-house on the third day of October next, to be read as evidence in an injunction pending in the district Chancery court, held at Williamsburg, state of Virginia, with you as Plaintiff and you are the Defendant. You will also be requested to take affidavits to be read as evidence in the above in matter of interest, at the Richmond court-house on the 3rd day of Oct. PETER RUST, the undersigned.
September 2—w3m

SHERRIFF'S SALE Will be exposed at Public Sale, on Thursday the 29th inst. on the premises, for Cash, THE FARM wherein Tenatus West now lives, containing upwards of 300 acres of land, the greater part in woods—late the property of said West, taken by virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, at the suit of Cornelia Landers, assignee of John Hodges of Thomas, who was assignee of Benjamin Oden use of Wm. B. Beans. The sale will commence at 3 o'clock, P. M. JOHN FLEMING , Sheriff of Montgomery county, Md. September 14—7t.
N. B. The above Sale is postponed to Tuesday 11th of October, at 12 o'clock precisely. J. F.
TO BE LET A comfortable dwelling house, with every convenience to accommodate a genteel family, now occupied by the Rev. Mr. Laurie—possession may be had on the 17th of this month—Stable and Carriage House if required. Apply to PIERCE PURCELL . Also a Two Story Brick House on F. Street—an excellent stand for business—a large store completely finished, a dry cellar, &c. &c. Stable and carriage house. Apply as above. October 3—3t
PUBLIC SALE Will be sold at Auction on Saturday the 6th inst. at 11 o'clock A. M. A GOOD Hack Carriage, two strong Horses, well broken to harness or saddle. A likely mare five years old, by the imported horse Driver—A well bred remarkably handsome horse, three years old, in fine order, by the celebrated horse Cliffden, and a handsome colt one year old, by the Arabian horse Dey of Algiers. Terms of sale: one half cash, the other half six months credit for approved notes. LUND WASHINGTON , Capital Hill, October 5—3t
SLOOP UNTITLED Arrived at Philadelphia the 29th inst. in three days from Norfolk, is taking in Freight, and will sail soon for this place. October 3—
TEN DOLLARS REWARD Deserted on the evening of the 29th of September last, DANIEL HARGEN, a recruit belonging to this rendezvous, says he is thirty-one years of age, but appears older; five feet seven inches in height, has hazel eyes, black hair and shallow complexion, was born in Ireland, and by occupation a blacksmith; had on of the public clothing, a black hat bound with white tape, cockade and Eagle, a coarse shirt ruffled at the breast, white fine vest with an Eagle button marked first regiment, a pair of coarse linen trousers, short stockings, and shoes. He had on of his own an old cloth coat, of a dark mixture, wore out at the elbows. The above reward with reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending and delivering him to me, or to any other officer of the army, or securing him in any jail in the United States, and giving me or any other officer of the army information thereof. ROBERT CHERRY , Commanding Recruiting Rendezvous. Washington City, October 3.
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON Now landing from on board the scho. Maria, capt. Fitzhugh, and for SALE, at low prices, Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and New England Rum, Muscavado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscated and Bloom Raisins, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Corks, Powder and shot of the best quality, White Lead in oil, A few crates of Stone Ware. They have also on hand, and for Sale, Madeira, and } Wine by the cask. Marsala, } Catalonia, } Claret in boxes of 1 dozen each, Cognac and } Brandy 4th proof. Bordeaux, } Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, Best Salid Oil, Mould and Dip Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Logs of Mahogany. JOSEPH FORREST , Pres. August 22—
DR. WILLIAM GRAYSON , has taken a part of the house lately occupied by Mr. JOHN TEMPELMAN on Bridge street, two doors above SAMUEL'S tavern, where he begs leave to offer his PROFESSIONAL SERVICES to the Citizens of Georgetown, and the public in general. Georgetown, Sept. 14—4f
CHARLES H. VARDEN , MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spermaceti & new silk Moleskins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Horvath's celebrated PATENT PARALLAX SUSPENDERS for superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27—4f
PUBLIC SALE By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, will be sold, at Public Sale, at Vanvorst's, in Prince George's county, on Saturday the 15th day of October next. THE residue of the Personal Estate of Zachariah Baldwin, late of said county, deceased; consisting of sundry valuable Negroes. A credit of six months will be given, on the purchasers giving bond, with approved security, bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. HENRY CULVER , Adm. with the will annexed. September 26—w3t
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplemental thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern, in said town—to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL , of Saml. March 21—eptds
NEW GOODS The Subscriber has just received from New York, and now opening, at his Store, in B-ridge-Street, the following Goods, viz. 1 Case 4-4th and 6-4th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. 7-8th Irish linens well assorted, 1 do. 8-4th and 10-4th Irish damask table diapers, 6 do. men's low priced fr'd hats, 1 do. men and women's cotton stockings, plain, laced, and sandals, 1 trunk low priced English calicoes, 1 do. 8-4th cotton damask table diapers, 1 do. containing 35 dozen cotton damask towelling, 1 do. 60 pieces scarlet and brown Bandana handkerchiefs, 1 do. dark plaid ginghams and black cambric muslins, 6 bales India cottons, different kinds, 4 do. white and brown German ticklenburgs, 46 boxes Havannah segars. All of which will be sold for cash or approved paper at 60 or 90 days. EDWARD L. SMITH . George-Town, September 2—5w
PORT-TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES Will be run for over the Port-Tobacco Jockey Club Course, on the second Tuesday in October next, a Purse of Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, and on the second day a Purse of Two Hundred Dollars, two miles and repeat, the winning horse of the first day's race only excepted. Weights agreeable to the rules of the Club; and on the third day a handsome Saddle, Bridle and Martingale, value Fifty dollars, one mile and repeat, by saddle horses. All horses must be entered with the Secretary on the evening previous to their running. WM. D. HARRISON , Sec. August 24—
VALUABLE LAND & MILLS The Subscriber offers for sale or barter, for Property in the City of Washington or George-Town, 125 acres of LAND; one half well timbered, the soil of an excellent quality, with a proportion of meadow ground, a never failing stream a water running directly through it, on which is a Grist and Saw Mill adjoining, all in complete order, with a fifteen foot water wheel, overshot, also a small comfortable Dwelling and other out houses, with a variety of young fruit trees, and a spring of excellent water bursting out of a large rock near the house. It is deemed unnecessary to describe the natural advantages of this seat, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises. The above property is beautifully situated in Montgomery county, four miles from Richard Ross's tavern on the Baltimore road, seven miles from Bladensburg, and twelve from the city of Washington and George-Town. RICHARD LANSDALE . September 29—1wtf
AMERICAN HEMP The Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New-London; New-York; Philadelphia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Georgia, or New-Orleans. For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 3—wtN
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, to wit: I hereby certify that Notty Maddox of the said county, brought before me as a Stray, trespassing on his inclosure, a dark brown GELDING, about 12 years old, 14 1-2 hands high, a small star in his forehead, switch tail, heavy lopped ears, no perceivable brand, much galled both by the saddle and reins. Given under my hand, a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, this 26th of July, 1808. HENRY A. CALLIS . The owner of the above-mentioned Horse is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. NOTLEY MADDOX , living near the Eastern Branch bridge, Prince George's county, Md. September 26—w3t
THE LAWYER; OR MAN AS HE OUGHT NOT TO BE; A TALE. Price One Dollar. ** The above highly interesting work is just published, and may be had at J. Maw's Book-Store, George-Town. September 26—6t
This is to give Notice That the subscribers of Prince George's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county, in Maryland, letters, of administration on the Personal Estate of Isaac Magruder, late of Prince George's county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 15th day of March next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all the benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 13th day of September, 1808. ANN MAGRUDER, THOS. MAGRUDER, Administrators. September 14—w6t
JOHN GOULDING Is now landing from on board the Polly from Baltimore, a few barrels of West India COFFEE and New Orleans SUGAR, Bottles in hampers, Red and White Champagne Wine in boxes, Fresh Tea, &c. On hand, as usual, most kinds of choice old Wines in bottles and in casks; best Albany Ale; Philadelphia Porter and Ale; Spermaceti Candles, Train Oil; Castile Soap in boxes, with sundry articles in his line, to be sold for Cash, and as usual, cheap to his punctilious customers. Georgetown, September 16—2m
JOHN W. HOLLINGSWORTH , MERCHANT TAYLOR FROM BALTIMORE, Near the Navy Yard in 8th street, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has for sale a quantity of ready made goods, viz. Coats, Surts, Jackets, &c. and also a quantity of Hair Powder, suitable for Barbers at a moderate price. October 3—3t
NOTICE Will be exposed to Public Sale, on Friday the seventh day of October next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at Mr. Rhode's Tavern, NEGRO SALLY and her Child, the property of the heirs of James R. Dermot, taken for taxes due to the Corporation of the City of Washington. Terms of Sale—CASH. HENRY WHETCROFT , Treasurer of Washington City September 30—3t.
IN THE CASE OF ROBERT BROWN JAMESON an insolvent debtor, late of the district aforesaid. Notice is hereby given, to the several creditors of the said Robert Brown Jameson, to bring in and exhibit to Colin Auld , trustee, appointed for the benefit of the said creditors, their respective claims within five months from this 24th day of September 1808—and it is ordered, that notice of this order be published in the Alexandria Daily Gazette , and the National Intelligencer , once in each week, for three successive weeks. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia and acting judge in the case of the discharge of the insolvent debtor, aforesaid. Witness my hand and seal this 24th September, 1808. G. DENEALE , C. C. September 30—w3t
BANK OF COLUMBIA The President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of eight per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst. WM. WHANN , Cashr. September 19—6w
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES On Tuesday the 25th day of October next, will be run for over the Washington Course, a Purse of Five Hundred Dollars, four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding. On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars, three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted—and On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse" of Three Hundred Dollars, two miles and repeat—free only for colts and fillies. Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club. The Purses will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive certainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths. SAMUEL BOOTES , Sec. George-Town, August 31—4t
N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in conformity to a standing rule of the Club. S. R.
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company The Stockholders of the Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the Third Instalment of Ten Dollars on each share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, Treasurer, in Alexandria, on or before the 25th day of October next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE , President. September 23—13t
FOR SALE The two story BRICK HOUSE, situate on square No. 930, in the city of Washington, now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven, as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shewn it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT . Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
FOR SALE Fresh Teas, Nutmegs, Sugars, Coffee, &c. W. & C. SMITH Have just received by the Maria, from New-York, 6 Chests } Fine Imperial Teas, 20 Boxes } 100 Canisters } 25 Chests } Hyson Teas, 15 Boxes } 100 Canisters } 20 Chests } Young Hyson Teas, 18 Half do. } 30 Boxes } 10 Chests hyson-skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves, 52 Hlds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality, 40 Bags best Martinique green coffee, 12 Bags corks, 20 Small baskets best Marseilles refined olive oil, 10 Quarter casks London particular Ten-riife wine. George-Town, June 20—2awtf
PROPOSAL By JOSEPH MILLIGAN , George Town, For publishing by Subscription, ADELIN MOWBRAY; OR THE MOTHER & DAUGHTER. IN TWO VOLUMES. By MRS. OPIE .
CUSTOM, and perhaps propriety, have rendered it necessary to bespeak the favorable opinion of the public to a new book; but the writings of Mrs. Opie have long held such an undisputed claim to excellence, that nothing more seems necessary than to point out the leading object of the present very interesting tale, to recommend it to general patronage. Those who have attentively read the writings of Mr. Godwin, well know, that however correct his abstract positions, and however logical his deductions may be—still they are, in many instances, by no means suited to the actual state of society. His opinions on the matrimonial engagement would, if generally adopted, infallibly destroy those bonds which are at once the most efficacious restraint upon licentious passion, and the best, nay the only security for domestic happiness. To counteract his fatal theory appears to be the principal design of the work now offered—in which the characters are so well supported, the incidents arise so naturally from the situations in which they are placed, the reasoning is so perfectly just, the whole narrative so beautifully pathetic, and the impression which it is calculated to produce on every ingenuous mind, so favorable to the cause of morality, that the publisher confidently anticipates its meeting the same universal applause in this country which it obtained in England. CONDITIONS. To those who may subscribe before the first of October next, the price will be seventy-cents per volume, in boards, after which it will be advanced to eighty-seven and a half cents per volume. August 12—copim
FOR RENT A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in F Street, near the Bank. For particulars enquire of Wm. Cocking, the owner and occupier. ALSO A Frame Store in Georgetown, next door to Mr. Bridges, enquire as above. Possession may be had the First of October. S. p. 26—3t.
[Price 62 1-2 cents, 119 pages 8 vo.] A general account of GEN. MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION, Including the trial and execution of Ten of his Officers, And an account of the imprisonment and sufferings of his officers and men who were taken prisoners, Upon the authority of a person, (a Printer residing in New York) who was an officer under Miranda; who was taken and condemned to ten years imprisonment, and who, after suffering nearly two years, effected his return home. This is an interesting pamphlet, alike so to the federal republican and the republican. It is a plain narrative of facts, (though some of them may be false facts) it partakes not of the marvellous, the whole appears credible. The proprietor hopes the sale will soon prove sufficient to indemnify its publication, and afford something towards the relief of the captives. To be had at the Book store of R. C. WEIGHTMAN , Pennsylvania avenue. September 7—3t
FOR SALE On Monday the 10th of October next, if not the next fair day, I will offer at public sale, 308 acres of LAND, lying on St. Clement's Bay, and nearly between Chaptico and Leonardtown, handsomely situated on the said Bay, with a large and commodious Dwelling House with comfortable dry cellars, a convenient kitchen, dairy, meat house, corn house, stables, barn, and every other necessary outhouse nearly new, and in good order—Eighty acres of the above land is heavily timbered with large white oak, cedar, and some pine—the situation perfectly healthy and within three miles of the river Potomac—fish, oysters, and wild fowl in abundance during the season, and to be had within 300 yards of the door; the soil fertile and a perfect level only whereon the houses stand. One half the purchase money will be required on the first day of January 1809, when possession will be given, and the balance a credit of twelve months will be given from the day of sale on giving bond with approved security. Sale to be on the premises, and to commence at 2 o'clock. JOHN BOND . St. Mary's county, August 24—3w.
FOX'S NEW HISTORICAL WORK. Just received from Philadelphia, the History of the Early Part of the Reign of JAMES II.—by the Right Hon. Charles James Fox. With an Appendix, containing the correspondence between Louis XIV. and M. Barrillon on English affairs, and other original and important papers—Published by Birch & Small. Philadelphia, and for sale by J. MILIGAN Georgetown, D. RAPIE and R. C. WEIGHTMAN, Washington city, and J. KENNEDY, sen. Alexandria. Price in Boards 2 Dols. 50 Cents, and Bound 3 Dols. September 26—4t
To holders of NON-RESIDENT LANDS; within the state of OHIO. WEL knowing that many gentlemen, non-residents of this state, and who own lands within it, and particularly those who hold it within the Virginia Military District, are subjected to many inconveniences and impositions by men in this state; and, upon a particular examination of the books in the Auditor's office, of this state, I discover that many gentlemen holding lands within the above mentioned district, have, from a non-payment of the taxes due thereon, subjected them to be sold for the taxes so due, by the collector of the taxes on non-resident proprietors lands for said district. And it frequently happens that the purchaser at such sales will not relinquish his title to the original owner, under one-fourth of the real value of the land. From the circumstances above mentioned, and many more that might be recited of equal if not greater importance to land holders, I am now prompted to come forward and offer my services to such gentlemen, as an agent to superintend the payment of their taxes, the redeeming of their lands sold by the collector mentioned above; and also for the selling of any lands which they may wish to sell, which business I will transact on moderate terms; much more so than those on which many within the compass of my knowledge have their business of that nature transacted. Any gentleman who shall think proper to entrust to me the management of his business, may be well assured that entire justice will be done him. As I reside with the Auditor of this state, and have always access to his books, I have every opportunity of ascertaining the precise situation of any lands within the state, which are subject to taxation, and as I am not engaged in any land speculations, will have no inducement to withhold correct information. By an act of the last session of the legislature of this state, the rate of land tax was raised to the following rates, viz. First rate 100 cents, Second rate 75 cents, and Third rate 50 cents per 100 acres. And under the said act, all lands which are hereafter sold for the payment of taxes, may be redeemed by paying to the purchaser thereof, 100 per cent. and interest on the purchase money and costs: Provided such redemption shall take within one year after the purchase.
All lands subjected to taxation within this state, & which shall not be paid between the first day of August past, and the first day of December next, will, as has always been customary, on that day, be offered for sale for the taxes due thereon. Any letters on the above business, postage paid, will be strictly attended to, by CADWALLADER WALLACE . Chillicothe, Ohio, Aug. 15—3w
CAPITOL, U. STATES, Sept. 22, 1808. ALL persons having accounts unsettled against the Public Works, are requested to apply at the office on the Capitol Hill, late Mr. Lenthal's, as soon as convenient, for settlement. B. HENRY LATROBE , Surveyor of the public buildings of the United States. Post Office, Washington, } September 21, 1808. }
AFTER the First day of October next, the Northern Mail will arrive at two o'clock, P. M. and be closed at 5 o'clock A. M. The Southern Mail will arrive at 6 o'clock A. M. and be closed at 2 o'clock P. M. Letters and Newspapers for these mails must be deposited before the hours above noted for closing them, otherwise they will not be forwarded till the next day. September 23—4t
A RUNAWAY WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Maryland, on the 7th inst. as a runaway, a negro man who calls himself TOM, alias Michael Thomas—says he belongs to Robert Locher, living between Winchester and Romney, Frederick county Virginia; he is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 21 or 22 years of age; had on when committed, a pair of blue corded cassimere pantaloons, a tow shirt and an old beaver hat. His owner is desired to take him away or he will be sold for his jail fees, &c. according to law. ISAAC S. WHITE , Sheriff. September 26—w3t
This is to give Notice THAT the subscriber, of Prince George's County in the state of Maryland, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's Co. in Maryland, letters testamentary, on the personal estate of George Lee, late of Washington County in the district of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the ninth day of March next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this third day of September, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eight. JOHN REED MAGRUDER , jun. Executor. Sept. 5—w6t