The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-07-31 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1050.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1807.
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FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THE CRISIS.
Although it is chimerical to suppose that party spirit will ever cease to exist in this country, or that the most virtuous and enlightened administration will be without its opponents, still at a crisis like the present, it might be expected that the amor patriæ would have a decided preponderance over the demôn of faction . The atrocious outrage recently committed by a piratical squadron within the limits of our jurisdiction has, indeed, justly excited the indignation of every real American, and the cry of vengeance is heard from every part of the union. It is however to be lamented that some of "the opposition papers " have proclaimed sentiments, which might well become British emissaries , but which are dishonorable when uttered by Americans. Not daring at present to justify the conduct of the British government, these devoted tools of an expiring faction are indefatigable in their attempts to render the President unpopular. By some he is denounced as a pusillanimous statesman, and as being incompetent to direct the helm of government—by others he has been charged with having been uniformly hostile to England, and censured for having returned the late treaty with that power, without previously submitting it to the consideration of the Senate. Nay, a writer in one of the principal opposition papers has lately had the effrontery to declare that should a war take place between this country and England, Mr. Jefferson, and not the British king, would be the cause of it.—A brief view however of the conduct of the President, as respects our dispute with England, will be sufficient to convince every candid and unprejudiced person that the above mentioned charges and insinuations against the Executive are base, illiberal and unfounded.
The impressions of our seamen may be considered as the original, if not the principal cause of the dispute now existing between Great Britain and the United States. The British government have uniformly contended for the right of impressing from neutral vessels persons born in their dominions—on the other hand, our government have denied this right, and assert that the flag of the U. S. ought to be considered a sufficient protection to every person sailing under it. While this subject was under discussion a number of our vessels (laden with bona fide American property) were captured by British armed vessels, and condemned by British courts of admiralty, by virtue of orders founded on principles contrary to the rights of neutral powers, as recognized by the most celebrated writers on the law of nations.
Such flagrant acts of injustice did not fail to excite much indignation among our citizens, but as a change of administration had taken place in England, about this time, there was reason to believe that an amicable adjustment of our differences with that power might be effected. Under these impressions, the President appointed two ministers extraordinary to open a negotiation with the British government, but before much progress was made, the then British minister of foreign affairs, the celebrated C. J. Fox , died, and the cabinet of St. James' immediately abandoned that liberal policy, which he had introduced—our ministers were therefore unable to obtain such terms as the President considered we had a right to expect—Still, however, animated with a desire to preserve peace, fresh instructions were forwarded to our ministers (at the court of London) in which it is understood they were directed to enter into further explanations and discussions with the British government, and with a view to remove every obstacle to a friendly negotiation, the President exercised the authority vested in him by Congress, in suspending the operation of the act prohibitng the importation of certain British manufactures .
While the President was giving such strong proofs of his desire to preserve peace, a British squadron entered the Chesapeake, and committed an outrage unparalleled in the annals of history, and unequalled in atrocity by any acts heretofore committed by the Barbary powers . The executive has not been unmindful of the duty which he owes to his country at this important crisis—a proclamation has been issued by him, interdicting to all British armed vessels the use of our ports and harbors, and forbidding our citizens to furnish them with any kind of supplies. The governors of the several states have been directed to have one hundred thousand men immediately organized and equipped, and to be held in readiness to march at a moment's warning. The greatest exertions are likewise making (by orders from the executive) to place our seaports in a state of defence. The sum appropriated by Congress for this object, together with our gun boats, will, it is believed, render most, if not all, of our commercial towns invulnerable to any attack which may be made on them. Notwithstanding these war-like preparations, the President is still determined to offer "the olive branch"
before a resort is had to arms—a public vessel has been despatched with instructions to our ministers at the court of London; and altho' the writer of this is unacquainted with the contents of these despatches, and with what is termed "cabinet secrets," he nevertheless ventures to predict that unless honorable reparation is made to us for the injuries and insults we have received, that the ministers of the U. S. at London will demand passports, and immediately return to this country. Congress will be assembled by the time that our ministers may be expected here (in case they fail in the negotiation with which they are charged) and that honorable body will then no doubt adopt such measures as shall appear to them best calculated to avenge the cause of our much injured country.
Americans! you are not in a common crisis—perhaps at this moment our shores are invaded by piratical bands , and the blood of your countrymen already shed. Be prepared therefore to march at a moment's warning. Let unanimity be the order of the day, for united we stand, but divided we fall —Rally round the constituted authorities of your country, and frown indignantly on the wretch who (at this time) should dare to calumniate those whom you have honored with your confidence, and who have not ceased to deserve well of their country.
CATO.
At a meeting of the citizens of the 2d election district, in Saint Mary's county, Maryland, held at Chaptico on the 25th of July, 1807, for the purpose of expressing their sentiments on the outrage committed by the orders of a British Admiral, on the U. S. frigate Chesapeake.
The Hon. WILLIAM THOMAS was unanimously called to the chair, And JAMES EGERTON, esq. appointed Secretary.
On motion, Resolved, That Col. Thomas Barber, Philip Key, Esq. Capt. John Chaplain, Dr. Henry Ashton, & Dr. James Thomas be appointed a committee to report to this meeting resolutions expressive of the indignation we feel at the late outrage committed by the British, the confidence we repose in the wisdom and patriotism of the President of the U. S. and the legitimate authorities of our country; and the exalted opinion we entertain of our fellow citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton; who so promptly resented the murder of our citizens and the indignity offered to our country. The committee having retired a short time, returned and reported the following resolutions:
When a people, by the wisdom of their patriots and valor of their citizens, have taken their rank among the nations of the earth; they should be the last to submit to national insult or to relinquish rights and privileges acquired by their patriotic struggles:—the blessings the citizens of the U. S. enjoy being so inestimable an inheritance, they would justly deserve the scorn of the world, if they did not with promptness express their indignation & repel, by all the efforts in their power, every act repugnant to the honor of their country, its independence or freedom. We, the citizens of the second election district, in St. Mary's county, Maryland, having long seen with great regret, the unwarrantable conduct of the British government towards our country, did hope (until very lately) that, although they are jealous of our prosperity, and never can forgive our successful contest with them: yet, that the recollection of its issue and their undeniable interests would make them respect our national rights; and that they would not have added to the catalogue of injuries we have so patiently sustained, an outrage that even the savages of our wilderness would have revolted at: yet, such is the cupidity of that government, it would seem as if peace was not to be the lot of any country, so long as they have the power to interrupt the repose of mankind. Awe'd by no power on earth, resting with confidence on the legitimate authorities of our country, on the valor of our citizens, and on an unerring Providence, that conducted our country thro' a long, bloody, and doubtful contest, and finally crowned our triumphs with peace, independence, and a free government.
Resolved, That, insulted and outraged as our country has been by the attack made, by the orders of a British admiral, on the frigate Chesapeake, we are ready to sacrifice our lives and fortunes to obtain satisfaction for the wilful murder of our citizens and for the violence and indignity offered to our country.
Resolved, That we consider the proclamation of the President of the U. S. as a wise, temperate and essential act; and that we have entire confidence in his virtue, wisdom and patriotism, and that, to the utmost of our power, we will aid in bringing to justice or to punishment, every person who shall dare to contravene the same.
Resolved, That our fellow citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Hampton deserve the thanks of every American citizen, for the promptness with which they resented the detestable act of the British; and we sincerely applaud the energy, wisdom and temper displayed by them, on the awful occasion.
Resolved, That the present undisciplined state of our militia is viewed by this meeting as a subject of regret, and that we pledge ourselves not to support the election of any candidate to the general assembly, who will not declare, before the election, his determination to use his exertions for effecting an energetic militia law.
Resolved, That a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman, and attested by the secretary, and by the Chairman be transmitted to the President of the U. S. and the governor of this state; and that the same be published in the National Intelligencer, Universal Gazette, and American and Commercial Daily Advertiser—which were read and unanimously assented to.
WILLIAM THOMAS, Chairman.
JAS. EGERTON, Sec.
Norfolk, July 20.
On Saturday a public dinner was given by the Mayor and a number of the Citizens of Norfolk, to the Officers and soldiers serving in the Infantry and Cavalry from Richmond and Petersburg.
Never did we witness a scene so interesting as was exhibited on this occasion. To convey a just idea of it, in appropriate language, is beyond our powers, all that we can do is to make the attempt.
In the morning early, the 54th regiment, with the volunteer corps attached thereto, was paraded (with the exception of captain Taylor's cavalry detached on duty) in order to receive the Petersburg and Richmond troops, stationed at Portsmouth. The regiment moved to the foot of the bridge, and was there formed in two lines, with a space for the troops from Portsmouth to pass between. About 11 o'clock they arrived; the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, under captain Richardson, in front, followed by captain Bolling, Robertson's Republican Blues, then a detachment of the Petersburg militia, the rear was brought up by captain Randolph's Richmond Republican Blues. In this order they passed through the lines, receiving salutes from the officers, the colors, and the regiment with presented arms. The regiment being again formed the whole of the troops then proceeded to the parade, where they were dismissed.
At 3 o'clock, the company, consisting of 700 persons, sat down to a handsome dinner, at which the Mayor presided, and col. SHARP acted as Vice President. After which the following toasts were drank.
1st. The people of the U. States—Unanimity of sentiment and friendship of action will ever crown their efforts with success—3 guns, 3 cheers.
2d. The President of the U. States—The measures his wisdom has resolved upon, it is our duty to execute with fidelity—3 guns, 3 cheers.
3d. The governor of Virginia—His prudence, promptness and vigilance to protect his country, merit and receive the tribute of sincere approbation of his fellow-citizens—2 guns, 3 cheers.
4th. The Congress of the U. States—We look with confident expectation that the representatives of a free people will adopt every proper measure to avenge the national wrongs, and secure the national rights. 4 guns, 4 cheers.
5th. The constituted authorities of government—They are agents of our own choice, entitled therefore to our obedience, respect and confidence. 3 guns, 3 cheers.
6th. The army of the U. States—Having the benefit of more military experience, we will regard them as models for our example in the hour of danger. 2 guns, 3 cheers.
7th. The navy of the U. S.—Our flag has once been struck but the lustre of its stars is not extinguished. 4 guns, 6 cheers.
8th. The militia—Their swords although formed of ploughshares are so well tempered that they can reach the heart of a foe. 3 guns, 3 cheers.
9th. Our brethren from Richmond & Petersburg—When they heard we were in danger they flew to our assistance. They merit and receive our gratitude. 6 guns, 6 cheers.
10th. The British nation—We wish to preserve an honorable peace with them, but we dread not war, it is preferable to either insult or injustice—2 guns, 3 cheers.
11th. The memory of George Washington—Let it inspire every American to emulate his glory—6 guns, 6 cheers.
12th. The heroes of our revolution—The rich legacy of honorable independence which they bequeathed to us must never be impaired. 4 guns, 6 cheers.
13th. Our brethren who were wounded and slaughtered on board of the Chesapeake—Their blood cries for ven-
geance, and when our government directs, vengeance it shall have, till then we can only mourn their loss and sympathize in their sufferings. 4 guns, 4 cheers.
14th. The nations in amity with us—May our peaceful relations long continue. 2 guns, 3 cheers.
15th. Abolition to all party distinctions—6 guns, 6 cheers.
16th. Arts and manufactures—our country furnishes every raw material, let us not be indebted to others for the workmanship. 2 guns, 3 cheers.
17th. The American Eagle—a prowling Lion has sprung upon her when unsuspecting, but she now decks his roar. 6 guns, 6 cheers.
18th. Our brothers now on duty—they live in our memory altho' absent from our banquet.
Volunteer from the Chair.
The Spirit of '76—It is again excited, may it never be extinguished, but like the lightning from Heaven, descend upon the structures and forms of tyranny, to blast them forever.
By the Spanish Consul.
The liberty of the seas—The nation that arrogates to itself the sovereignty of the ocean, and attempts to impose restrictions upon the free navigation of other nations, is the common enemy of mankind.
It was a source of heartfelt satisfaction to notice the harmony and order which prevailed during the whole of this day, upon an occasion, in which citizens of all parties were united. It was hardly possible to imagine that any occurrence would have so completely united the hearts and affections of persons who but a few weeks since recognised each other, but as objects of jealousy, suspicion, and hatred. A sense of common danger, a sense of the insult to the honor of our country united all, and verified the words of the President, "That we were all federalists, we were all republicans." In whatever view we have beheld the recent occurrence, we shall never regret it, should it prove the means of uniting the affections of our countrymen, and of extinguishing that rancorous spirit of party, that threatened the destruction of all social harmony and intercourse. So far as we can be the humble means of promoting a spirit of union, which this great crisis calls for, it will be our duty as it is our inclination, to devote all our efforts.
In the evening the company separated, with great order, and in the course of the day not a single occurrence took place which could disturb its harmony and pleasure.
Further extracts from Mr. MADISON'S SPEECH, delivered in the House of Representatives in the year 1794.
Proceeding to the subject of manufactures, he observed, that it presented no compensation for the inequalities in the principles and effects of the navigation system.
We consume British manufactures to double the amount of what Britain takes from us; and quadruple the amount of what she actually consumes.
We take every thing after it has undergone all the profitable labor that can be bestowed on it: She receives in return, raw materials, the food of her industry.
We send necessaries to her: she sends superfluities to us.
We admit every thing she pleases to send us, whether of her own or alien production. She refuses not only our manufactures, but the articles we wish most to send her; our wheat and flour, our fish, and our salted provisions. These constitute our best staples for exportation, as her manufactures constitute hers.
It appeared by an authentic document he had examined, that of the manufactured articles imported in 1790, amounting to 15,295,638 dollars, 97 cents, we received from and through Great Britain, 13,965,464 dollars 95 cents.
During the same year, the manufactures imported from France, the next great commercial country, and consuming more of our produce than Great Britain, amounted to no more than 155,136 dollars and 63 cents.
To give a fuller view of our foreign commerce, he stated the balances with the several nations of Europe and their dominions, as follows:
 Spain, 1,670,797 dollars in favor of the United States.  Portugal, 1,687,699 dollars, do.  United Netherlands, 791,118 dollars, do.  Sweden, 32,953 dollars, do.  Denmark, 126,949 dollars against the U. States.  France, 2,630,387 dollars in favor of U. States.  Great Britain, 5,922,012 dolls. against the U. States.   This enormous balance to Great Britain is on the exports to her. On her consumption, this balance is still greater, amounting to nine or ten millions; to which is, to be added, her profit on the re-exports in a manufactured and raw state.
It might be said, that an unfavorable balance was no proof of an unfavorable trade; that the only important balance was the ultimate one on our aggregate commerce.
That there was much truth in this general doctrine, was admitted; at the same time it was equally certain, that there were exceptions to it, some of which were conceived to be applicable to the situation of the United States.
But whether the doctrine were just or not, as applied to the United States, it was well known, that the reasoning and practice of other countries were governed by a contrary doctrine. In all of them, an unfavorable balance, to be paid in specie, was considered as an evil. Great Britain, in particular, had always studied to prevent it as much as she could. What, then, may be the effect on the policy of a nation with which we have the most friendly and beneficial relations, when it sees the balance of trade with us not only so much against her, but all the specie that pays it, flowing immediately into the lap of her greatest rival, if not her most inveterate enemy.
As to the discrimination proposed between nations having, and not having, commercial treaties with us, the principle was embraced by the laws of most, if not all, the states, while the regulation of trade was in their hands.
It had the repeated sanction of votes in the House of Representatives, during the session of the present government at New York.
It has been practised by other nations, and in a late instance against the U. States.
It tends to procure beneficial treaties from those who refuse them, by making them the price of enjoying an equality with other nations in our commerce.
It tends, as a conciliatory preference, to procure better treaties from those who have not refused them.
It was a prudent consideration, in dispensing commercial advantages, to favor rather those whose friendship and support may be expected in case of necessity, than those whose disposition wore a contrary aspect. He did not wish to enter at present, nor at all, if unnecessary, into a display of the unfriendly features which marked the policy of Great Britain towards the United States. He should be content to lay aside, at least for the present, the subject of the Indians, the Algerines, the spoliations, &c. but he could not forbear remarking generally, that if that, or any other nation, were known to bear a settled ill-will, nothing could be more impolitic, than to foster resources which would be more likely to be turned against us, than exerted in our favor.
It had been admitted by the gentleman who spoke yesterday (Mr. Smith, of South Carolina) to be a misfortune, that our trade should be so far engrossed by any one nation, as it is in the hands of Great Britain. But the gentleman added nothing to alleviate the misfortune, when he advised as to make no efforts for putting an end to it. The evils resulting from such a state of things, were as serious as they were numerous. To say nothing of sudden derangements, from the caprice with which sovereigns might be seized, there were casualties which might not be avoidable. A general bankruptcy, which was a possible event, in a nation with which we were so connected, would reverberate upon us with a most dreadful shock. A partial bankruptcy had actually and lately taken place; and was severely felt in our commerce. War is a common event, particularly to Great Britain, and involves us in the embarrassments it brings on her commerce, whilst ours is so proportionately interwoven with it. Add the influence that may be conveyed into the public councils by a nation directing the course of our trade by her capital, and holding so great a share in our pecuniary institutions; and the effect that may finally ensue on our taste, our manners, and our form of government itself.
If the question be asked, what might be the consequence of counter efforts, and whether this attempt to vindicate our public interests would not produce them? His answer was, that he did not in the least apprehend such a consequence, as well because the measure afforded no pretext, being short of what was already done by Great Britain in her commercial system, as because she would be the greatest sufferer from a stagnation of the trade, between the two countries if we should force on such a crisis.
Her merchants would feel it. Her navigation would feel it. Her manufactures would feel it. Her West Indies would be ruined by it. Her revenue would deeply feel it. And her government would feel it through every nerve of its operations. We too should suffer in some respect, but in a less degree; and, if the virtue and temper of our fellow citizens were not mistaken, the experiment would find in them a far greater readiness to bear it. It was clear to him, therefore, that if Great Britain should, contrary to all the rules of probability, stop the commerce between the two countries, the issue would

be a complete triumph to the United States.
(To be continued.)
THE LATE NATIONAL INSULT, As related in Nova Scotia.
From a Halifax paper of July 7.
His majesty's sloop of war Columbine, captain Bradshaw, arrived here on Saturday last from the Chesapeake, after a passage of six days, with dispatches to the honorable vice-admiral Berkeley. These dispatches relate to an unpleasant contest, which has taken place between the United States frigate Chesapeake, commodore Barron, and his majesty's ship Leopard, captain Humphreys. As this is an event of the utmost importance to two nations, whose best interest it is to be in amity with each other, we have endeavored to collect as far as possible the interesting particulars. The order of vice-admiral Berkeley, with which we have been favored, will show the ground of difference;—and that part of the order which gave to commodore Barron the reciprocal right of search, must shew to every candid mind, a sincere disposition to avoid wounding the feelings of the commodore, or of bringing the question to this painful issue. The manner in which captain Humphreys carried into effect the admiral's order will fully appear in the subsequent interesting letter from an officer belonging to the Leopard, and reflects the highest honor on captain Humphreys, who has shown, on the one hand, the most patient forbearance; and on the other, the most inflexible determination of doing his duty.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on board his Majesty's ship Leopard, dated
CHESAPEAKE BAY, June 25, 1807. We arrived here on the 21st inst. and, agreeably to the orders of the hon. vice-admiral Berkeley (in the event of meeting the United States frigate Chesapeake, to search her for deserters, of whom we had information), the next morning, the signal was made from the Bellona to proceed to sea, which we did, at 9 o'clock this morning; the Chesapeake was then passing the Bellona, about three miles within us—we stood to the S.E. with the wind at S.W. until eleven, when it shifted to E. which retarded the progress of the frigate, being obliged to beat—we kept on a wind, under easy sail, until she got within two miles of us, when she shortened sail, and we bore down to her, when sufficiently close, the captain hailed, and said he had dispatches from the British commander in chief—the answer was, "send them on board, I shall leave too," which he did accordingly—I was sent on board with the admiral's order, & a letter from captain Humphreys, saying, he hoped to be able to execute the admiral's order in the most amicable manner; and, after the commodore read the order and letter, he told me, his orders from his government were most peremptory in not suffering any foreigner to muster his ship's company, but that he would write an answer to captain Humphreys' letter, if I would be the bearer of it to him—after having answered in the affirmative he wrote, saying that he had no deserters, and that his instructions prevented his allowing the Chesapeake to be searched. I returned with this answer, after being on board 40 minutes. As the admiral's order was positive, there was no alternative but force—so we edged down to her, and captain Humphreys hailed, and said, that commodore Barron must be aware that the order of the British commander in chief must be obeyed, the only reply, (which was twice repeated) was "I do not understand what you say"—now as we were to windward, and heard distinctly his answers, it was evident he also must have heard what captain Humphreys said—orders were then given to fire a shot across her bows from the lower deck; after a minute another; and, in two more, no satisfactory answer being given, captain Humphreys ordered the fire to be opened on her, beginning with the foremost gun, and in succession after: but as the order was not perfectly understood, a broadside was poured into her; commodore Barron then hailed, when orders were given to cease firing, but as he only said he was going to send a boat on board, and as they were preparing to return the fire, it was supposed an artillery to gain time, and orders were again given to fire—two broadsides more were the result, when she struck. Two lieutenants, with several midshipmen, went then on board the Chesapeake to search for deserters, and after being there three hours, returned with four—three belonged to the Melampus, and one to the Halifax; the latter is the fellow who abused lord James Townsend at Norfolk—Commodore Barron wrote to captain Humphreys, saying, that he considered the Chesapeake as his prize, and that he was ready to deliver her up to any person authorized to receive her; Capt. Humphreys replied, that as he had executed the orders of the commander in chief, he had nothing more to do with her; that he must forthwith join the rest of the squadron, and that he not only lamented, most sincerely, the necessity that compelled him to violent measures, but that if he could render the Chesapeake any service, he would cheerfully do it. In short, captain Humphreys has conducted himself throughout the whole of this unpleasant transaction, in the most praiseworthy manner, as an officer and gentleman—he has more humanity in his composition than most mankind; you may then suppose his feelings were none of the most comfortable on this
occasion. The Chesapeake returned but a few shots—they were scarcely prepared when we began, and were thrown in such confusion, that the greatest part of the people deserted their quarters.
"The number killed on board the Chesapeake, according to their own statement, was 6—and 23 were wounded."
"Twenty-six shot went through the hull, seven between wind and water; the sails were completely riddled, and I have not a doubt but that in 10 minutes more she would have gone down, the sea being so smooth every shot told after the first broadside, which was chiefly at the rigging."
"Commodore Barron was slightly wounded in the leg by a splinter—he behaved in the coolest way imaginable, and stood at the open gangway the greater part of the time."
If any thing can place this matter in a stronger light, we need only compare the assurances of commodore Barron with the result—of the deserters claimed, six were taken out of the frigate, upon the searching her, two were killed, and one jumped overboard. The gunner of his majesty's ship Chichester, who basely deserted his country's flag, was found dead, acting in that station, on board the American frigate, and many others were left by captain Humphreys, because they could not be identified.
Philadelphia, July 28.
Yesterday arrived here, ship Amelia, capt. Matthews, from London, which he left the 29th May and the Downs the 3d of June, &c. furnishes us with a Canterbury paper of the 2d of June, from which we have only time and room for the following extracts, which are the chief it contains, except a long account of an insurrection of some of the foreign troops at Malta, which they so far effected as to blow up a magazine of 500 barrels of powder, before they were quelled, when 25 of them were taken and executed. It does not appear by the paper or by verbal accounts, that any material action had taken place between the Russians and French.
LONDON, June 2.
It is reported that the subsidies required for the present campaign by Prussia and Russia, amount to Seven Millions.
Private letters from Hamburg, under date of the 22d, state that a report had reached that city of a very dreadful battle having taken place between the Russians and French, in the neighborhood of Dantzic, in which the latter lost 10,000 and the former remained masters of the field. The siege of Dantzic was consequently raised.—These letters add, that it is confidently reported that the king of Sweden has not only refused to ratify the armistice, but has actually recommenced hostilities.
THE GRAND EXPEDITION.
The time when the large expedition now preparing will actually sail, depends on the contingencies which may result from the present state of affairs upon the continent—but we are assured that ministers are indefatigable in their different departments, and that such activity has been employed that every thing will be ready in fourteen days from this date.
An immense number of transports are hired—Ordnance, military, and medical stores, have been embarked; and a large body of troops in the neighborhood of the points of embarkation; so that on the very first receipt of expected intelligence from the continent, the troops will be hurried on board, and sail without a moment's delay.
In addition to the quantity of Stores now on board the transports, 30,000 sets of accoutrements were ordered from a house in the city within these few days.
A Tonnigen mail arrived on Saturday morning, with letters and papers from Hamburg and Altona, to the 24th inst. The rumour of a negotiation for a general peace, under the mediation of Austria, gains ground daily. A paragraph, dated Banks of the Maine, May 16th, says, "The public journals state, upon the authority of accounts from Vienna, that proposals for peace have already reached Vienna and Buda—immediately after the arrival of which, a courier was sent off to London, with these proposals, to invite the English government to accede to them; but many persons doubt that they will lead to a successful issue." An article, dated Vienna, May 13, adds, "We are here positively assured, that France & Russia have accepted the mediation of our court, upon condition, however, that there shall be no armistice during the course of the negotiations." The present appearance of affairs upon the continent corresponds with these accounts; for though an armistice be expressly prohibited, it is natural that the chance of peace, held out by existing negotiation, should restrain the ardor for the final appeal to a general action; and there does not appear any other satisfactory cause for the long pause that has taken place in the military operations in Poland, upon a large scale.
The report of the capture of Dantzic, on the 9th, had reached Copenhagen on the 13th inst. but it was universally discredited upon apparently good ground. Letters from Stettin of the 16th are silent respecting such an event which, if it had taken place, must have been known there before that date.
The head quarters of Bonaparte still continued at Finkenstien on the 15th inst.
Further official accounts from the imperial head quarters at Finkenstien,
dated May 23, announce the following events:
"The general of brigade Beaumont, aid de camp to the grand duke of Berg, and the general of brigade Albert, at the head of two battalions of the division of Oudinot, the 3d and 11th battalions of chasseurs, and a brigade of dragoons, have defeated and put to flight a division of the enemy which endeavoured to penetrate by the Narew. This division was attacked on the 16th, when it was routed and pursued 15 leagues beyond Nahlberg. It lost 900 prisoners, and 4 pieces of cannon. This enterprize of the enemy was connected with the expedition of lieut. gen. Camensky. Both were intended to effect the deliverance of Dantzic."
"On the 13th, the enemy attacked Gen. Lemorris, who, at the head of a Bavarian brigade and a Polish regiment, had passed the Narew, to burn the rafts which the enemy had constructed six week before, at Wyrz-korve. All the rafts were burnt. The enemy appeared before the entrenchments of Gen. Lemorris, but were defeated and left many killed on the field of battle. Marshal Massena, at the same moment, passed the bridge at Pułtusk and fell on the rear of the enemy. Some Cossacks advanced to attack the head of the bridge over the Omulew near Dronzewe: they were repulsed. The General of Brigade Girard, at the head of the 38th regiment, made 15 Cossacks leap into the Narew, and took from them six horses."
"Artillery has been brought into the covered way of the half moon before Dantzic. The fire from Hakelsberg has been silenced."
From the Danube, May 16.
"It does not appear in the several camps for practising manoeuvres any evolutions which were expected to be formed in the course of the summer, are to take place. Every officer who wishes for leave of absence, obtains it without the least difficulty, and every thing shows that the Imperial Cabinet persists in its pacific dispositions. Peace alone can heal up the wound inflicted on the house of Austria by an unfortunate war. The chief attention of the imperial ministry is directed to the restoration of the finances, Hamburg Correspondenzen, May 16."
BRESLAU, May 16.
Our Gazette has this day published a supplement extraordinary containing the following.
"The enemy having been driven from Garth, on the 14th, by the column commanded by General Dumuy, after suffering considerable loss, effected his retreat by the side of the mountains. General LeFebvre pursued him, and came up with him near Kevelsdorf. Not to mention the number of killed, he took 700 prisoners among whom were 30 officers, and 3 pieces of cannon. We do not yet know all the results of this brilliant day on which our brave allies performed prodigies of valor."
Bayreuth, May 14.—Dispatches bro't to Dresden, by a courier on the 6th, occasioned a great ministerial conference, to which the king repaired from Putnitz.
Warsaw, May 13. Our Gazette contains the following intelligence, dated Halensberg, near Dantzic, from the 1st to the 5th of May:
"Private letters, which we do not say are official, but which have some pretensions to public confidence, as they are written by officers of credit from the camp of Dantzic, all agree in asserting, that the surrender of that unfortunate city is no longer doubtful, but that it is very near. The last parallel, which is now completing, is at most only 60 paces distant from the place. Besides the 200 pieces of heavy artillery employed, 40 others of the largest calibre have arrived. The bombardment, which, from compassion to the unhappy inhabitants, was somewhat interrupted, has begun again with greater vigor, and will not cease till a practicable breach shall be made. An assault will then be undertaken, which, notwithstanding the obstinate defence, of gen. Kalkreuth, and the united exertions of the Prussians and Russians, will, in a few hours put our warriors in possession of the city."
Dantzic, it is said, is half destroyed, a few houses remain undamaged, and our bombs and musketry, which reach the interior of the town, daily kill many of the soldiers and inhabitants, though the latter, from want of dwellings, lodge in cellars and the vaults of the churches. The Prussians had brought upon the walls great beams, with chains fastened to them, probably to destroy our soldiers, when they should mount to the assault; our artillery, however, broke all these chains, and the beams probably fell back upon those who invented this insecure means of defence. We have learnt from deserters, that in the night of the 1st of May, our bombs killed a general of artillery, a major, and an adjutant.
We understand that the besiegers have taken the mouth of the Vistula, one of the most important positions near Dantzic. The Russians who defended it lost above 400 men killed, and 500 men were made prisoners.
PROPOSALS
For carrying mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th of October next.
1st. From Petersburg by Harrisville Goldsboro' Drummondville Warrenton, Lewiston, Raleigh, and Asheville, to Fayetteville, three times a week.
Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. arrive at Warrenton, same days by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a.m. arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Raleigh, Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 a.m. arrive at Fayetteville same days by 5 p.m.
Returning—Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a.m. arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Raleigh every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday at 3 a.m. arrive at Warrenton same days by 6 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a.m. arrive at Petersburg same days by 8 p.m.
2nd. From Fayetteville by Lumberton, Barcoo Mills, Porters Ferry, Gaules and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a.m. arrive at Porters Ferry on
arrive at Georgetown, on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday at 2 a.m. arrive at Charleston same days by 4 p.m. Returning—Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 a.m. arrive at Georgetown same days by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 a.m. arrive at Porters Ferry on
arrive at Fayetteville on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p.m.
NOTES.
1. The Post master general may expedite the mail, & alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expenses that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails delivered for each succeeding mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year, those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February, and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever one failure happens which amounts to the loss of a trip.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of January next, & to continue in force until the 31st day of March 1810.
GIDEON GRANGER,
Post master general. General Post-Office Washington city, July 31—Oct 15
NEW INVENTED OVEN.
I HAVE obtained from the general government an exclusive privilege in an Oven I have invented on a new principle, for taking all kinds of bread, the advantages of my oven over those hitherto used in the usual mode. The oven is first heated, the fire scraped out and the dough put in to bake, when the oven is hottest and as the bread bakes the oven gradually cools. It will surely be conceded when bread is first put into an oven it is most tender and least cap of being lost on my plan the bread is put into the oven at the extreme end, or where the heat is least, and as it takes in regularly progresses to a keener heat until baked. Again, it is acknowledged the thinner bread is baked the better it is and the longer it will keep; in the usual mode of baking the thinner the bread the smaller quantity the oven will bake per day; on my plan as the oven is constantly in blast, the thinner the bread the more the oven will bake; and to do this the labor of splitting wood is saved—the heating, cleaning, and setting an oven also. An oven on my plan it will build, is much more durable, takes up less room, to do the same business, costs much less money to build it, requires less fuel to bake the same quantity of bread, fewer hands can do the same business, in fact, a mind (superior to ordinary) often attendant on customs long established will be satisfied on a view of my oven in operation. I have narrated facts only for those who have not an opportunity of seeing the oven in operation.
I submit the certificates of gentlemen whose respectability will not be questioned. For an oven of 20 feet length and 3 feet 6 inc. width, or the privilege of using it, my price is 500 dollars, and in proportion for a larger or smaller one. I will dispense of my privilege for fifteen years or twenty on other terms, letters addressed to me post paid, Dumfries, Virginia will be duly attended to.
JAMES D. DENELE. Dumfries, July 22.
We, Richard and Stephen Winchester, residing in the town of Fredericksburg and county of Spotsylvania, do hereby certify, we have built an oven under the name of Denele's Oven, which is a most valuable and useful invention in the state of Virginia, and we have been in the habit of using it with great success.
difficult from the oven, in common use, and we believe invented by the said Denele. It requires much less fuel than the common oven and may be used without splitting the wood, of course there is great saving of labor; we have baked ever, in that of Denele, and can say truly that it bakes well. We consider it as an invaluable improvement and well worthy the attention of bakers.
R & S. WINCHESTER. Fredericksburg, Jan. 23, 1806.
These are to certify to all whom it may concern, that I, Andrew Jamieson, biscuit baker, in the town of Alexandria, and district of Columbia was in the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, some time since the middle of last January, and there did attend great part of one day to see the operation of biscuit baking in the new invented oven in the possession of Messrs. Richard & Stephen Winchester, of Fredericksburg, which oven I have every reason to believe is the sole invention of Mr. James Denele of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, and hereby declare and aver, that I have said new invented or Perpetual Oven bakes large and small biscuits in as short a time and as regular a manner as any oven I have seen these forty years I have been at the baking business. Given under my hand this 6th day of February, (in Alexandria and district of Columbia) in the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
Andrew Jamieson.
N.B. Not having sufficient experience of said oven above mentioned, I cannot ascertain what may be saved in wood or labor, only that good wood will do without the labor of chopping and splitting, as is necessary with old fashioned ovens. A. J.
New-York, December 1, 1806.
This is to certify that I have been using the patent oven, invented by James Denele, Esq. of Dumfries, Virginia, since April last, to considerable advantage in this city. I have no doubt of its possessing considerable advantages over the old method, such as a saving of fuel and labor, in consequence of which the proprietor is enabled to make the bread much thinner and consequently more proper for long voyages on a hot climate.
Again, as a part of the operation requiring most skill and practice is abridged by this method; more of the work may be done by boys or men little experienced in the business.
Not being acquainted myself with the old method I will not attempt to state the differences between them, but that it is generally in favor of Denele's method, must be evident to the most superficial observer.
ROBERT HARTSHORNE.
Iron Works for Sale.
THE Subscriber is daily empowered to contract for the sale of a handsome Site for Iron Works and eight thousand acres of Land, adjoining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about 9 miles above Fredericksburg. This tract abounds with inexhaustible mines of the richest iron ore, and an ample supply of wood for coal. The site for the works are advantageous in the extreme, commanding the whole source of the Rappahannock by a natural canal, into which the whole force of the river may be turned at a small expense. There has been a furnace and other works formerly erected here, and the ore found on trial abundant and good. When it is considered that this property is within 9 miles of tide water, and that the navigation from the falls of the works to tide water may at a small expense be rendered practicable to transport every heavy article to market—when it is considered from the contiguity of these works to the seat of government, no iron establishment can supply cannon and shot on so good terms (competent judges having pronounced the ore on this tract of superior quality for cannon) a doubt cannot be entertained of the great value of this property. The title is indisputable, and a great bargain may be had. The subscriber will at any time attend those inclined to view the premises, and can shew an accurate survey of the tract, on application to him at Dumfries, Virginia. JAMES D. DENELE. July 22. 3d & 6th
50 Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY on the morning of the 8th inst. from the subscriber a negro man Named Richard Brown,
He is about 23 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, weak set, rather light colored, something forbidding in his countenance, and is a very artful fellow; had on when he went away a coarse white shirt, nankeen pantaloons, and an old great coat. He has been seen since in the district with a black coat, nankeen pantaloons and coat on. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him to me, or lodge him in jail in the district of Columbia, with reasonable charges. JOHN CASSIN.
N.B. He had on one of his ankles a horse lock, which it is supposed he cannot get off.
July 30. epit
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND containing 217 acres, situated in Montgomery county and state of Maryland, about 7 miles above Georgetown, on the river road, and within a mile of the navigation of Potomac river. This land is very valuable, not only on account of its eligible situation, but also for the quantity of meadow land, and timber thereon. A great bargain may be had in this property, and a credit given till the 20th of November next for two thirds of the purchase money, and a very long credit for the residue, the payments being properly secured, and upon the first payment's being made an unexceptionable title will be given, agreeably to the decision of the Chancellor of Maryland.
Also for Sale,
A LOT with the improvements thereon in Washington city, fronting on E. street a few doors east of the Branch Bank—on this lot are two comfortable framed buildings, one two stories high, with a piazza to each story, the other a single story. This property will be sold either for cash or on credit, as may best suit the purchaser. JAMES M. BLAKE. Alexandria, June 19—w6t

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JULY 31.
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS great and weighty matters claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States form an extraordinary occasion for convening them...
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand.
By the President JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
Capt. Decatur arrived in this city on the 29th inst.
Arrived here on Wednesday the U.S. Schooner Enterprise, capt. Porter, in 35 days from the Mediterranean...
Some time in May a deputation was sent by the Bey governing Rosetta, to the commander in chief of the British forces at Alexandria...
Admiral Louis died about the middle of June at Malta. About the 15th of June a great battle took place in the province of Constantine...
The whole of the coast of Barbary is declared by the Russians to be in a state of blockade, and a number of small Russian privateers are on that coast.
A communication was made in June, by the Marquis de Circolo, prime minister to his majesty the king of Sicily, to Mr. Gibbs...
His imperial majesty the emperor of Morocco, has given orders that no vessels of any nation whatever, coming empty, bringing with them only cash...
It is said an attempt will be made on Naples by his Sicilian majesty shortly, and as his party there still remains strong...
present government there to reduce their number.
On the 16th of May, about 40 sail of Sicilian transports sailed under convoy from Messina for Palermo, for the purpose of taking in troops.
The British and Sicilian troops possess a small part of Calabria Ulteriore. The rest is occupied by the French troops.
About the first of May, a regiment composed of people from the Levant, raised for the purpose of defending the island of Malta, demanded their discharge from the British service...
The different batteries were then turned on the fortress, and the cannonading and bombardment continued for about 48 hours, without intermission...
A Gibraltar paper of the 30th May expresses a fear that general Wanchoop had been killed, and general Meade severely wounded at Rosetta.
The following are the remarks of the Bermuda Gazette of July 18th, on the infamous British outrage. It is not at all surprising to hear such doctrines from this notorious quarter, this nest of pirates.
BERMUDA, JULY 18. A considerable sensation has been excited in the United States, in consequence of the attack, made on the 22d June, by his majesty's ship Leopard, upon the United States' frigate Chesapeake...
whether he would oblige them to be executed? Was it piratical for the commander of a king's ship to obey the orders of his superior officer?
In the first place, how was captain H. to imagine that any ship of war could be in a state, to make it necessary to plead her insubordination and want of discipline as an excuse for a partial resistance.
There have been several instances, of captains of British ships of war, allowing their crews to be examined by officers of American states' ships, in search of deserters.
If Congress met immediately, it is not improbable that, in their passion, they might have declared war. Such an event would be much to be deprecated...
Extract of a letter from Burlington, Vermont, dated July 13.
"A letter has been received from a gentleman now in Quebec, by his friend in this vicinity, dated July 4, in which he expresses much anxiety to close his business, and leave the place, as the public mind was then much agitated there in expectation of a rupture with the U. States."
The account of Lieut. Pike and his party being cut off by the Indians is totally unfounded. The latest information, entitled to credit, states that his party, having missed their route, and passed from the Red river to the Rio del Norte, in the territory of Spain...
Extract of a letter from the Savannah, dated July 15th, 1807, to a gentleman in this city.
"Unfortunately, sir, I am under the disagreeable necessity to inform you that the yellow fever and black vomit rag violently among the crews of our vessels, and some of the citizens of the United States who are now in this city."
"I have not heard that any other class of people than the citizens of the U. States have been attainted with this horrid distemper. Whether it is owing to their intemperate manner of living, which has been sometimes carried to excess even here, and in the most fatal season of the year, is what I cannot undertake to say...
Admiral Berkeley, it is said, is fitting out the frigate La Ville de Milan, at Halifax, with the intention of proceeding in her to the Chesapeake.
Chillicothe, July 23. Extract of a letter from Lexington, (Ky.) to a gentleman of this town, dated July 15.
"Mr. Bland Basset was arrested in this place yesterday, and Thos. Todd, circuit judge of the United States, has directed the marshal to take him on to the city of Richmond, in Virginia, where he has been indicted for high treason.
From the Paris Argus of May 28. On the 21st of March the Russians took the Castle of Tenedos by assault. April 8, the head of the treasurer of the Turkish navy was exposed on the gate of the Seraglio...
It is still rumored a pacific Congress is to meet at Prague, composed of Talleyrand and Laforet for France; Stohlberg, for Russia, Pustroff, for Prussia; and Stadion for Austria.
The king of Sweden has arrived at Stralsund.
Reports of arrangements for negotiations, for a general peace, continue. The French shew constantly their wish to negotiate.
A letter from a mercantile house at Bordeaux, under date of May 28th, says, "There is fish enough on hand here to last until the first of December."
RUNAWAY.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county (Md.), on the 23 May 1808, a Mulatto man who calls himself FREDERICK DUTCHER, about 5 feet 6 inches high, he had on when committed a blue cloth coat, blue vest with ferric collar and lappels, likewise b. and round with red; a pair of buckskin breeches, worsted stockings, one old pair of shoes, and an old wool hat, no shirt, has a scar on his right cheek as he says by fighting...
GEORGE CREAGER, Jr. Sheriff. June 22-60t
National Intelligencer.
Accounts are received from Norfolk down to the 27th inst. by which we learn that the Chesapeake was in complete readiness for sea, and that the Petersburg and Richmond detachments of infantry had returned to their respective places of residence.
New York, July 28.
We are informed, that the Corporation of this city have directed their committee lately appointed to confer with the secretary at war, to call on Col. Williams, and request him to furnish, with all possible dispatch, a plan for fortifying the narrows with an estimate of the probable expenses.
The arrival of the Susan, captain Howard, at this port, in 40 days from Bordeaux, has put the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser in possession of Bordeaux papers to the 12th of June and Paris to the 8th.
No general engagement between the two hostile armies had taken place; but the reduction of Danzick, it was expected, would be followed immediately by the opening of the campaign, unless prevented by pacific arrangement at the Continental Congress...
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
SEVENTY-SEVENTH BULLETIN.
FINKENSTEIN, 29th MAY, 1807.
Danzick has capitulated. That fine place is in our power. Eight hundred pieces of artillery, magazines of every description, upwards of 500,000 quintals of grain, considerable wine cellars, great stores of cloths and spices, resources of all kinds for the army, and finally a strong hold of the first rank supporting our left as Thorn supports our centre, and Prague our right.
The rigor of the season, the snow which has often covered our trenches, the frost which has added new difficulties, have proved no obstacle in carrying on our works. Marshal Lefebvre has surmounted every thing. He has animated with the same spirit the Saxons, the Poles, and the Badenese, and prepared them to his purpose.
On the 27th the garrison, headed by general Kalkreuth, defied. The strong garrison, which at first was of 16,000 men, is reduced to 9000; and of that number 4000 have deserted. There are even some officers among the deserters.
The emperor, as a testimony of his satisfaction towards the besieging army, has granted a gratification to each soldier.
The siege of Graudentz begins under the command of gen. Victor. Graudentz is strong on account of its mines.
The cavalry of the army is handsome. The divisions of light cavalry, two divisions of cuirassiers, and one of dragoons, were reviewed at Elbing, on the 26th, by the Grand Duke of Berg.
The ambassador of the Porte, Said-Mohammed Emen-Vahid, was presented to the emperor on the 28th by prince Benevento. He remained an hour in his majesty's closet. It is said with certainty, that the emperor told him, that himself and the emperor Selim were inseparable as the right and left hand.
The Seventh, Fifth and Seventh Sixth Bulletins detail the events which occurred on the 15th and 16th of May. On the 15th an engagement took place between general Sciraffini and general Kamarski, in which the French loss was trifling, and that of the Russians computed at 2,500.
There has been a very murderous action between the Servians and Turks, in which the latter were defeated with the loss of 3,000 men killed and taken prisoners.
Fifteen thousand men were taken at Dantzick.
A Stuttgart article of May 28th says a new treaty of commerce has been concluded between Russia and England.
A Paris article of the 5th of June says that after the capture of Dantzick, a large part of the Russian army, that had entrenched themselves near the Baltic, had been taken prisoners.
The Turks are said to have gained a great victory over the Servians on the 20th of April at Nisa, the Servians having lost 6,000 men.
The Subscribers to the THEATRE are requested to meet at Stelle's Hotel on Monday next at 10 A. M. for the purpose of electing DIRECTORS for the ensuing year. July 31-2t
LAND FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to an order of the court of Calvert county, the subscribers will sell by public auction at the Court House in said county on Monday the 28th day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, all the real estate of the late Mr. James Weems...
Three different tracts of land will be sold in a body or in parcels as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The purchasers to give bond with approved security for the purchase money, to be paid in three equal annual payments...
FREDERICK REINNER, JAMES DUKE, PARKER BOWEN, } Commissioners. July 10-10am
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro CHARLES—he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman.
Upper Marlbo', Jan. 9-tawtf
Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland passed at November session 1806, notice is hereby given to all persons holding Lots in the town of Cumberland, Allegany county, and on which ground rents are now due, that unless they come forward and discharge the same on or before the 1st day of January next, the said lots standing charged with ground rent, and remaining unpaid on that day, will then on the said 1st day of January be put up at Public Sale, and sold to the highest bidder, upon a credit of 60 days, as by the said act of Assembly, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county" is directed.
THOMAS BLANT, Ex. Sheriff. April 29-2t

Strayed or stolen from the com- munity of this city about the 1st of June last, a dark bay horse, about 14 hands high, a white star in his forehead, and branded on the near shoulder, as well as recollected, with the figure of a heart. When rode he is some- times accustomed to pant, having been broken-winded by going in the chaise. A reward of eight dollars will be given to any person who will return the aforesaid horse to me in this city.
ROBERT BRENT. Washington, July 28th, 1807-9t
Female Biography.
In the Press, and will speedily be published.
By R. C. Weightman,
AT HIS BOOK-STORE (late Daune's)
CITY OF WASHINGTON,
FEMALE BIOGRAPHY,
Or Memoirs of Illustrious and Celebrated
Women of all ages and countries, in three
volumes 8 vo.
By MARY HAYS.
Price to Subscribers SIX DOLLARS in boards
or SEVEN DOLLARS, FIFTY CENTS,
handsomely bound and lettered,
Subscriptions for this interesting and
important work received at Weightman's
Book-Store.
July 29-3t
SALE AT AUCTION,
AT THE NAVY YARD.
AT the Auction Room on Saturday 1st of
August next, 1 P. M. HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads,
Tables 2 batres Wine, a few hundred-weight
of Chees, 1 barrel 4th proof Brandy, 3 do.
1 do 1/2 doz Jamaica Spirits, 1-2 pipe
Holland gin 1 doz Rusk bottles sweet oil
3 dozen best London mustard, one and
a half dozen bottles Snuff, one barrel
country Rum, 1 do brown Sugar, a few
barrels fine Salt also a quantity of ready
made clothes, 1 dozen fine hats, and 6 dozen
volumes of Books, amongst which are 8 vol.
of Medical Book—fund y other articles too
tedious to mention.
S. SPEAKE, Auct.
July 29-3t
To be Sold at Auction.
ON Tuesday 4th day of August at one
o'clock at the late residence of Samuel Baker,
located on Green East's Point, all the personal
property of Samuel Baker, deceased, consisting
of Beds, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Mahogany
Setts, Looking Glasses, prints, Lundry Kitchen
utensils, Horse and Cart, Milco Cow,
&c. &c.
Terms of sale made known, on the day
of sale.
HENRY BURFORD, attorney
for Jane Eater executrix.
July 20-3t
This is to give notice, that the
subscriber of the city of Washington in the
district of Columbia, hath obtained from the
Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in
the state of Maryland, letters of administra-
tion on the personal estate of Thomas Duckett,
late of said county 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 be-
fore the first day of October next, they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
of the said estate. Those indebted to the
deceased are desired to make immediate pay-
ment.
ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm.
City of Washington, March 18-1f
All claims forwarded by mail must be
post paid.
In Chancery, July 2, 1807.
ORDERED that the sale made by Bus-
ford Washington, Trustee for the sale of the
real estate of George Washington, deceased,
shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause
to the contrary be shown on or before the 15th
day of September next: provided a copy
of this order be inserted in the National Intel-
ligencer before the 2d day of August next.
The report states that 519 acres of land in
Montgomery county, was sold for 6446 dol.
12 3/4 cents, and 511 acres in Charles county
for 5 dollars 50 cents per acre.
True copy.
Test. NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can.
July 8-ep42
LITERARY NOTICE.
WM. DUANE, of Philadelphia, will
thank such Book sellers, Printers, and others,
as may have had the goodness to collect sub-
scribers, for the
LIFE & WORKS OF DR. FRANKLIN,
about to be published by Wm. Duane, to
forward to him lists of the subscribers, o-
raided, with particular directions relative to their
residence, &c.
Printers of newspapers, who have published
the proposals for this extensive work, will add
to the favors already conferred, by publishing
the above in their respective papers, as often
as convenient
WM. DUANE will also thank those, who
have collected subscribers, for
"POLITICS FOR FARMERS AND
MERCANICS,"
to inform him of their names and places of
residence, without delay.
July 13
RU-AWAY.
ON the 9th inst. PATTY SIMPSON was
admitted to the jail in Washington county,
district of Columbia as a runaway. She is
a yellow woman about 30 years old, 5 feet 1
1/2 inch high, full faced, large breasts, fear-
en left foot, another on her breast; had on
when committed a calico gown, and green
calimanco petticoat; no other clothes with
her. The owner of said woman, (if she have
any) is requested to re-claim her, or she will
be sold to pay her jail & other fees, agreeably
to law.
CARTWRIGHT TIPPETT, keeper
of the prison in Washington county, dis-
trict of Columbia, 107 Dan. C. Brent,
marshal.
July 22-3tw
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately
occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill.
Washington; July 26-1f
A LONG BOAT.
TAKEN up adrift in the Eastern Branch
with two steering oars in her. Any Person
may have her by proving their property
and paying charges, by applying to William
Purcell near Peter Miller's, Jersey avenue.
July 24-3t
Just received & for sale,
At R. C. WEIGHTMAN'S
Book-Store, Pennsylvania Avenue,
(Just Published)—The Novice of St. Dom-
nicks, 2 vols. by the author of the Wild
Irish Girl.
Cumberland's Memoirs, 1 vol. 12mo.
Biography of Lord Nelson, 1 vol. 12mo.
price 1 dollar
Carr's Stranger in Ireland, with Dermody's
life.
R. C. W. will have by the first arrivals from
Philadelphia and New York, a large and
general assortment of every article in his
line.
* * * A few prints of Mr. Jefferson, from
the painting of the celebrated Stuart—This
is without exception the best print of Mr. J.
that has yet appeared.
A handsome assortment of Spectacles to
suit all ages, green and white glass.
July 24-3t
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers will offer for sale at pub-
lic Vendue, on Wednesday the 29th of July,
at the house of Wm. Newton and E. Roby,
(at the Navy Yard, Washington city.)
and to continue selling every Wednesday if
fair, or the next fair day, at 12 o'clock, a
Variety of WET and DRY GOODS, amongst
which are
Rum, Whiskey, Gin, Molasses, Sugar, Tea, Soap, Candles, Cloth, India Cottons, 4/10, Sha Is, Stockings, Gloves, Nankenees, Linens, Bed Cords, Traces.
Leading-lines, Jacket patterns, Fine and common Hare, Fine and coarse Shoes, Crockery-ware, Glass ware, Looking glasses, Hour glasses, Nova-Scotia Herring, in boxes, Pork, Cider in barrels, Raisins, Fig blue, Chkees, Straw Bonnets for La-
dies, Rice, Suspenders,
And a number of other articles.
The terms will be made known on the day
of sale.
ISRAEL LITTLE, Auct.
Navy Yard, July 24-3t&f
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
Mercant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen
of the district of Columbia, he has imported
by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philad.
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets,
and Cords, Calimeres, single and double milled
Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and
Toil-nets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and
satin Florentines, with a variety of other
articles suitable for the season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy
uniforms made to the first style of fashion.
Richard Harwells celebrated patent paral-
el Suspenders, can be had on the same terms
as at his manufactory.
November 12-1f
RAMSAY'S LIFE OF
WASHINGTON.
IN the press, and in a few weeks will be pub-
lished by E. S. TROMAN, of Providence,
R. Island, late of Charleston, S. C. and for
sale at J. March's book store, George Town.
The Life of
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
Commander in Chief of the Armies of
the U. States of America, throughout
the war which established their In-
dependence, and first President of
the United States.
BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
AUTHOR OF THE HISTORY OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
This work will be published on the fol-
lowing conditions.
1st. It will be comprised in one volume,
octavo, of about 400 pages, on a fine wove
paper.
2d. It shall be ornamented with an elegant
engraved Head of Washington.
3d. The price to Subscribers, in boards,
will be two dollars and fifty cents; to non-
subscribers, three dollars.
4. No money will be required until the
books are ready for delivery.
On the merits of a work, coming from an
author so celebrated in the annals of literature
a Ramsay, suffice it to say, that the manu-
script has been read by several gentlemen of
great literary acquirements, and pronounced
to be "a piece of elegant classic Biography."
Subscriptions received at J. March's book
store, High Street, George Town.
Where are just received a new collection of
books in every department of literature.
July 13
ST. CROIX SUGARS,
COFFEE, &c.
JUST Received per Schooner Citizen from
New York.
20 Hds. of the very first quality of St.
Croix (scale Sugar).
2000 pounds Guadalupe green Coffee.
6 pipes of excellent Holland Gin.
6 Barrels Albany amber Ale.
10 Dozen best Marselles refined Sweet Oil.
For sale by
W. & C. SMITH.
Georgetown, July 1-1awtf
PROPOSALS,
By CONRAD, LUCAS & Co.
(late M. and J. Conrad and Co.)
No. 138, Market street,
FOR PUBLISHING
LEWIS AND CLARK'S
TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN,
THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTI-
NENT OF NORTH AMERICA,
Performed by order of the government of
the United States, during the years
1804, 1805, and 1806.
THIS work will be prepared by captain
MERIWETHER LEWIS, and will be divided
into two parts, the whole comprised in three
volumes octavo, the first containing at least
700 pages, the second and third from four to
five hundred each, printed on good paper, and