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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1184.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6.
Debate on the passage of the bill for raising an additional military force.
(CONTINUED.)
Mr. DANA said that the gentleman from North Carolina who had spoken yesterday (Mr. Stanford) had been extremely fortunate or unfortunate in attracting the attention of every gentleman who had followed him in debate. I was not inattentive to the gentleman (said Mr. D.) when he spoke of the vote which he formerly gave for twelve regiments. I understood him to say that he voted for them by way of compromise, because he did not wish to vote for 50,000 men; it was with him as I understood, a choice of two evils; he adopted the lesser to avoid being saddled with the greater. To be sure, when he confessed this as a thing which he did with regret, as the only federal vote he ever gave, he seemed to speak with so much frankness, so much from the bottom of his soul, that I could not feel obliged. [Mr. Stanford said, he meant that on any important question, which was a criterion of the principles and parties which at that time prevailed, he never gave a single vote but this which could be called a federal vote.] I declare, said Mr. D. that he really seemed to speak with so much frankness and candor, that if anything he said had been disagreeable, I could not have been obliged at it. I believe the gentleman may differ from me in the same integrity of heart that he might agree with me. I have always considered the gentleman as doing so; and I will say this, that if I have conversed with him on any subject, I could always tell whether he agreed with me or not, because he has acted systematically. It cannot be deemed extraordinary to call in question a federal vote given in those times. How often has the Representative Hall resounded with declamation against the measures of that day! Even at this time federalism is considered as a sin not to be pardoned. Even if a candidate for the Presidency is known to behave with civility to federalists, we hear it urged as an objection to him from one side to the other; and really it seems with a design to make it the test of federalism or anti-federalism. I have so long been accustomed to consider this as one of those phrenzies which time will correct, that it would be idle to be obliged by it. To be sure I consider that men of information should not be influenced by such considerations. But they have been instilled into the multitude, and will not be surrendered until every doctrine preached up shall be practised down. When all the late theory fails, and the former practice returns, it will be useless to declaim against it. And if the gentleman with open acknowledgment has regretted having given what he then considered an honest vote, he has frankly rebutted what he now considers a reproach. I felt disposed to make these observations, as the gentleman has treated the federalists as though they had some principle among them, and were not totally unworthy of notice. Whether his argument were correct or not, it is not necessary to enquire.
Having made these general observations with respect to the gentleman from N. Carolina, because though a political opponent, I have never found him a personal enemy, I will now proceed to the bill. What is it? Is it a bill to provide a force adapted solely to the existing state of the world, to continue till that shall change, or is it to provide a permanent force? I will remark that at present we have no military establishment but the peace establishment. Now let us look at the bill. "That in addition to the present military establishment of the U. S. there be raised," &c. It is exactly the same as if it said in addition to the present peace establishment. In fact that was the phraseology of the former bill from the Senate—in addition to the present peace establishment; this is in addition to the present military establishment; and the military establishment and the peace establishment are precisely the same. Then to the present peace establishment it is proposed to add eight regiments, amounting to about 6000 men. For what term
are they to be raised? To that I know of no limitation. The enlistments in every instance are to be made for the term of five years; and after this bill shall have passed, one, two or three years, the men will still be enlisted for five, by the express requisition of the law. The truth is that the term enlistment applies to the engagement of soldiers, not of officers; for they never are enlisted. Then the eight regiments to be raised are in addition to the peace establishment. In this respect the bill before the House is distinguished from the bill of 1798 and from the resolution in 1805—6. In 1798 troops were raised to continue during the existing differences between the U. S. and France. They necessarily ceased when the cause ceased which produced them. They were raised for a purpose distinctly avowed, and so long as the necessity continued, so long were the troops to remain in service, and no longer; and could not be continued for any other purpose. It was proposed in 1805—6 to raise troops to oppose the Spanish aggression. The object of this proposed force was specific, and limited to special service. Voluntary levies engaged for that service, and agreeing to continue in service till the object was accomplished, would have been perfectly in compliance with the resolution; because any persons who would have engaged, would have been considered the persons employed. But as it respects the army proposed to be raised by this bill, it is limited to no power, to no object, to no time. In considering it, therefore, the only question is, whether the military peace establishment ought to be so far augmented. If you mean it to continue during the war in Europe, say so; if for Britain say so; if for France, say so; if for an addition to the peace establishment, you have said it, and that is the sound construction of the bill. It is then necessary to ask whether the military peace establishment ought to be so far augmented. In considering this question, I disclaim any influence from all this noise about standing armies. I do not feel all the horror at them that has been excited in the country; and am extremely happy that gentlemen have at length placed the question on its proper ground, and that it is correctly stated that this whole force would be so small, that the militia must crush them in a moment; that a standing army is not injurious, that a force of 12 or 15000 men is not to be dreaded; and that while we can crush them in the space of a day or a week, we may rely upon their arms will not be turned against us. While I do not consider a standing army in time of peace a positive good in itself, because it is draining the public money for unproductive purposes, still it is necessary that we should have a portion of regular troops. For ordinary duty in garrison, detachments of militia of every species in time of peace are the most expensive, wasteful, and vexatious to the people, for this purpose a regular force is much the best. I certainly also have felt the importance of the wishes of the gentleman from the western country to have a force to secure them against surprise. A gentleman from Kentucky, who spoke the day before yesterday, (Mr. Howard) made an argument which to this extent was perfectly conclusive. So perfectly willing am I that gentlemen from the western country should have power to say what force is necessary there, that I feel ready to vote for any force which they wish to have for that country. I certainly acknowledge in its full extent the importance of our interior posts, and the prominent importance of maintaining the post of New-Orleans; and, when the bill was before the committee of the whole, I had no hesitation as to the principle, and could have no objection but to the quantity. When you speak of the protection of our western frontier, I ask which is the best adapted for that purpose—the original bill from the Senate for increasing the military peace establishment, adding 2000 men, or this? That bill is yet before the House as much as this; and a man who may object to this by no means objects to the other. That bill is the one which suits the necessity for garrison force. Why then has this bill displaced the other?
This is a bill it is said of a peculiar nature, of an intermediate kind; not
for war, nor yet for peace, but of a mixed character. It is also said we are in fact at war; and therefore, as a regular force in war is necessary, the bill is perfectly correct. Is it true that war exists between G. Britain and the U. States? If a state of war now exists between them, that state involves the rights appertaining to war, one of which is, to kill your enemy in battle, to take captives and make prize of property solely because they belong to the hostile nation. Has any person been taken prisoner as a prisoner of war by either? Has any property been taken prize merely because it is American? Has any reprisal been authorised either general or special on either side? Nay, more: has any act of war been done in the name of either power? Let us examine the question and we cannot disagree about it. I am not speaking of private war or private contest. I speak of public war; not of individual hostility, but of public systematic war. I speak of public force employed by the public means of the one power against the other. With what branch of the British government rests the prerogative of war or peace? Does it rest with a captain of the British navy or a British admiral? Can a commander of one of our frigates place us in war with Great Britain or France, even though we had the best reasons for going to war? Can he do any act which would authorize the seizing the persons of all our countrymen or invading our territories? Surely not; and all these are legitimate acts of war. Can we admit that a naval officer can divest the government of its highest prerogative? It cannot be done. We cannot admit for a moment that any officer of our navy can place us in a state of war. It is of the essence of actual war, that it be made by public authority and under public orders. This is the clear doctrine of the British government and of our constitution. And it is because that no subordinate officer can arrogate the prerogative of making war, that it must be admitted that as to a positive act of war (which alone can constitute it) we are not at war. Certainly we should not agree that the power given to us by the constitution can be usurped by a commander: and yet if the act committed by the British ship Leopard placed us in a state of war, we must admit this. Whenever an officer bearing the high flag of one nation is found to attack a national ship of another, and fire into her, the known discipline of the service renders it peculiarly proper to enquire whether this be an unauthorized act of the officer or an act of the government. If the government avows the act, the government is responsible; but if it disavows the act, it is an act of lawless violence, but not of war. I must say that when the act was disavowed, I considered the case as materially changed. The British government has no longer asserted the pretension; and I consider the disavowal of the conduct of its officer as one part of the reparation. I think our administration correct in saying that in making reparation there should be a disavowal—considering it as one of the ingredients of reparation. I also think them correct in saying that the solemnity of a special mission should be another ingredient. I do not consider it as nothing that the British government sent a frigate here for the sole purpose of making reparation. It admitted the broad point that it was an unauthorized and unwarrantable act. If they had avowed it, you must have given them battle. Had they persisted in that act, you must have made reprisal. In what light must that affair now be viewed? As an act of an officer of the British navy. The reparation made is not adequate; but it is something: it would have been a sine qua non in a settlement of the affair. What then shall we go to war for this wrong which is passed, and which is disavowed? If we go to war, it is to inflict chastisement; not to prevent a repetition of the aggression. When gentlemen talk of going to war, let me distinctly understand them. Do they mean to pursue a war of chastisement? The wrong was committed on the broad common, on the ocean; if we wish to take satisfaction, we ought to take it there? Do you mean to act there? Not at all.
In regard to the impressment of our seamen, I consider the case of
seizing from on board a public vessel as essentially different in principle from taking a seaman from on board a merchant vessel. The principle is too clearly marked to be mistaken. A public vessel of war enjoys absolute immunity: no person can consistently with respect to the flag she carries come on board that vessel without the consent of the officers. As respects merchant vessels the case is not the same. A ship of war can be searched in no case whatever; the search of such a ship is absolutely incompatible with the service in which a public ship is employed; and the government is answerable for every injury committed by a ship of war belonging to it. But as it respects merchant vessels, this immunity from search cannot be pretended. A public ship is absolutely the arm of the government itself; and they have complete control over it. I therefore consider the case of impressing seamen as completely distinguished from the examination of public vessels of war. And permit me now to call upon those who have said so much of the evils of impressment, to show that the doctrine of freedom from impressment is for the interest of the American seaman. I wish gentlemen to show that the American seaman himself would be benefited by the British renunciation of the practice. I speak of my countrymen by birth and adoption; who, when the country is in difficulty, will not flee from it, who will remain to defend it. Let any man show me that these men would be benefited by Britain's renouncing the search for foreign seamen. There can be no question on this, supposing no abuse of the principle. And when gentlemen talk about the American flag protecting property, they never reflect upon it. I know that we have the language of the dictator of the continent of Europe, who declares that property shall be free; but our present government, even when the present chief magistrate was Secretary of State, declared the contrary.
What do you mean by the flag? Certainly not a piece of silk or muslin at the mast head; you mean the public manifestation of the national property. You must say what are American merchant vessels in the first place. Will you give the privilege of the American flag to vessels which in your own ports you will not consider as American? Shall vessels which in your own ports are foreign, when they get out to sea be treated as American? The question is plain. Will you claim the privilege of the American flag for vessels which in your own ports you will not allow to be American? This applies to the plain distinction between registered vessels and those unregistered; for the latter you consider as foreign. You claim the privilege of the American flag for vessels which, according to the general usage of Europe, are not entitled to such a distinction. I ask gentlemen to produce an example if they can in the civilized world of a nation which claimed that vessels should be considered as belonging to that country, except part of the crew were citizens of that country. You claim the privilege of the American flag for vessels of which not one of the crew are American. As it respects G. Britain, she does not recognize any vessel as entitled to the complete privilege of the British flag, except three fourths of the crew be of her own subjects. France and Spain also require three fourths. I cannot speak with confidence as respects Denmark, as the gentleman to whom I applied had not a document on which he could rely; two thirds he believed was the proportion. Sweden requires more than one half; I think two thirds. As respects Russia, I have not any precise information; but the principle is, if you obtain the privilege of the flag of Russia, a majority of the persons on board must belong to that country. If you claim territorial privileges for your vessels, the inhabitants should be citizens, as a country is not governed by aliens, but by citizens. To call a vessel territorial, while the mariners are aliens, is absurd. The most moderate proportion of citizens required by the laws of any country in Europe is two thirds. This is the common law of merchant service; and yet as respects our laws, we do not require one seaman to be a citizen, and not a country
in the world offers so rich, so tempting a premium for deserters from every quarter of the world. This defect in our laws has been the source of much irritation; and to my regret has afforded too many causes for impeaching the good faith of this country. When we make these strong pretensions, we should be sure that our foundation is right; and yet we are not warranted in our conduct by the example of a single nation on earth. When we shall have regulated our navigation as is customary with maritime powers, when we shall have provided cautions by making the crews to consist of our own countrymen, we shall complain with much more propriety than we do now. I am far from saying that we have no cause of complaint; but if we examine the difficulty to its source, we shall find that the defect in our own legislation has provided opportunities for fraud, and has cast a doubt on our correctness. But should we ever go to war for the purpose of asserting this principle of the freedom of the seas? We should not, sir. Do I think of going to war for this, when people tell me with what facility they obtain protections for seamen? A merchant who had fourteen foreign seamen going to sea in an American vessel, obtained protections for them all. A person may take out as many certificates as he pleases, and they may fit a dozen persons besides himself; and thus there is no difficulty in obtaining protections to fit all sorts and sizes. The truth is, when you examine our regulations on this subject, you will find a great opening for fraud, and of course a doubt is cast on our correctness, and a temptation offered to the British seamen to enter into our service. Until we correct this we cannot proceed. What benefit is it to an American seaman that British seamen cannot be taken out of an American vessel? What benefit is it to American seamen, that foreign seamen can be employed in our service without restraint? What benefit is it to annihilate citizenship as respects the American and say that it shall go for nothing? It can be none; and the principle which gives to foreigners in common with citizens the privilege of our flag is of no worth.
On this subject of impressment I have thought proper to express my sentiments; because so much zeal (and honest zeal too) has been displayed on the subject, that we have not calmly examined the interest of our own seamen. I should have hesitated in my opinion, to which I have been led by my own reflections, had I not conversed with respectable persons, thorough bred seamen, who had no doubt on the subject, but concurred with me instantly.
There is another principle contended for, that the flag shall cover property. I do not see how our seamen are to gain by the renunciation on the part of Britain of the principle of impressing her own seamen; I do not see that it can be their interest that the Briton, Swede, Dane, and every one of whatsoever description shall be brought into competition with them for wages and employment. Now I wish any gentleman to prove to me that the American merchants would be benefited by this principle? Quite the contrary. [Mr. Findley asked what was the question before the House?] Mr. D. said from the reverence which he bore to the age of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, although it was not his usual practice, he would state why he was proceeding in this course. In the course of this debate, said he, the general relations of the world have been brought into view; and by some gentlemen this bill is viewed as a preparation for war which may occur. I am examining the points on which we should go to war or pretend to go; and the gentleman from Pennsylvania certainly has not given the subject that wide consideration of which he is capable, or he would not have interrupted me. But even if the gentleman thinks I am too far from the subject, I have such a respect for him and the House that I will immediately vary my course and not pursue the enquiry further.
Another point has been taken as respects our participation in the colonial trade. I do not know whether that will be considered in order—[Mr. D. R. Williams hoped the gentleman would favor the House so far as to proceed; as it was an important sub-

ject, and he appeared to have lengthy notes in his hand. Mr. Findley said that we did not claim the principle that the flag should cover property, and therefore he had thought that the gentleman from Connecticut, usually candid, was bringing a point into view which was not a matter of contest. Mr. D. said he did not know that he should have noticed the subject, were it not that opinions sometimes obtained but from the confidence with which they were advanced; and in the late French papers there were some positive declarations which might mislead. He informed the gentleman from S. Carolina that he had no notes except respecting the regulations of different nations as to seamen. The great controversy as he understood related to the principle of impressment, and therefore he had noticed it, intending to draw a distinction between a war-vindictive and a resistance to unjust pretensions.
But as respects all the points in controversy with any European power, said Mr. D. this thing is to be observed: that the controversy relates to maritime rights. And how are we to maintain them? By light dragoons on land? Your contest is maritime, and you surrender the whole. It relates to rights existing in time of European war, and you renounce them all. Gentlemen say we have nothing to do on the subject of the extraordinary claims of the belligerents, except war, submission, or embargo. I ask if there exists one point in controversy, but which is attendant on a state of war? And now, so long as war exists, you renounce your rights. You assert them in words, and renounce them in practice. What more can any of these powers desire? You do not exercise a single right where they dispute. You have no dispute with them, for you have given them every thing. Can it then be supposed that they will follow us to our retreat? Let us look at Britain, and see what are her means. The British islands, with a population of 15 millions of people have to withstand the population of combined nations—a force wielded by one of the most indefatigable conquerors, whose genius is vast, whose ambition is as boundless as his genius, and whose resentment is implacable. Let us see then whether Britain is so circumstanced as to attack us. You will recollect that forty millions are subjected to the British power in India, and held in subordination to the British power only by means of British force; and this is no easy task. She has various garrisons scattered on the ocean, in positions which are necessary to strengthen her maritime power. She has a position not only on the southern point of Asia but of Africa; where she can look from one position into both oceans; also a position on the southern point of Europe, whence she looks into the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. These positions it is necessary for her to maintain, being essentially connected with her maritime greatness. Recollect how strongly she is attached to the Indies and her colonies in this country and other parts of the globe, which she is disposed to maintain by an active force. Recollect the constant supplies which she must keep up. Recollect that she can call to her assistance none of those powers which have heretofore aided or been employed by her. And where can she attack the U. S. on their own soil? She would come here but to be defeated. I ask not about her justice; I ask whether it would be her interest? What are her means with which successfully to invade us? Her population is not adequate to that object. I will admit, if gentlemen are disposed to say so, that she has a rising jealousy of us as a maritime power; but G. Britain would be short sighted in the extreme were she to interrupt us while we ourselves are taking such efficacious means for prostrating all the navigating interest of our country. Your merchants, ships, and seamen are unemployed. The stores from the country are lying without purchasers. These are indications most clear, that it is not necessary for G. Britain to attempt anything against us, on that score. In sooth there appears to be somewhat of an inconsistency between the system of this bill and the policy of the embargo. If I understand that measure, it is one which supplies the place of every other—as to protection our impervious shield; as to annoyance of others, our invincible spear.
The next question is, whether we want this force to contend against France. The Executive of the U. S. has not told us that it is for this purpose; although I admit that our territorial controversies with Spain, a vassal of France, is one of the greatest arguments in favor of the bill, and had almost staggered me in the vote which I shall give. I have no expectation that this force is meant
for France, because the Executive of the U. S. has not told us that we want a force for that purpose.
The question then is not whether we will maintain the public liberty of this nation, not whether we will bow our free necks to a foreign yoke. On this point every act we have performed answers at once. But it is a question on the best mode of employing our means. This army will cost about two millions annually. Whether this money may not be better occupied is worthy of enquiry. I am willing that gentlemen should take as many men as they want for the western country; it is correct, liberal and fair that the frontier should be well defended. As respects surplus money, I would prefer that all that portion which is not wanted should be expended for fortifications, which once erected would be useful without any farther expense. As respects levying these troops for fortifications, I have no idea of it; for if they are for that purpose, they had better be artillerists than infantry; certainly better than dragoons.
It is said that this army might be useful as a military school. I acknowledge in considering this, it is far from my wish to place my own opinion in competition with that of my colleague (Mr. Talmadge) for I find on record testimonials in his favor which it would not become me to question. I shall therefore not dispute his opinion as a soldier of honor, but refer myself to him, and ask whether this is the best mode of making a military man. I will agree that if the officers to be appointed for these 6000 men were to be employed in the recruiting service, although it would not render them officers, it might teach them the address for which sergeant Kite was distinguished. When I recollect that all arts are now brought in to the aid of war, I am willing to admit that the art of war is extremely arduous. If gentlemen are disposed to have a military school in which gentlemen shall be taught the science of war, I am willing to agree to any method which my colleague shall say is best adapted to this purpose. I should be willing to train men to command in an army not of 6000 men, but of a much larger number if it should become necessary. But as it respects this force I do not see how it can be employed. If the state of the world be neither peace nor war, what is our course? A state of preparation in which we may form skilful officers. Strength, activity and courage we have. Science and knowledge of military tactics we want. And I am willing to agree to any mode for acquiring them; but certainly this bill does not propose it. (DEBATE TO BE CONTINUED.)
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WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, MAY 16.
At a meeting of the principal stock-holders in the Commercial Company at Stelle's Hotel, it was agreed to recommend the following gentlemen as Directors. At this meeting, a praiseworthy harmony, and superiority to local prejudice prevailed. This circumstance is mentioned as an honorable evidence of the conciliatory feelings of the citizens in the Eastern section of the union, who, although possessed of a great majority of the stock, agreed to take an equal number of Directors from each side of the Tyber.
JOHN P. VAN NESS, THOS. TINGEY, C. W. GOLDSBOROUGH, PETER MILLER, JOS. FORREST, JAS. CASSIN, JOHN M'GOWAN, ADAM LINDSAY, ALEX. KERR, WM. PROUT, THOS. H. GILLISS, JAMES D. BARRY.
At a public meeting of a number of the stockholders of the Washington Commercial company, held on the 14th instant, near the Navy Yard, it was resolved, that the following ticket be supported for directors:
THOMAS TINGEY, JOHN P. VAN NESS, JAMES CASSIN, CHS. W. GOLDSBOROUGH, JAMES D. BARRY, JOSEPH FORREST, JAMES S. STEVENSON, ALEXANDER KERR, PETER MILLER, SAMUEL N. SMALLWOOD, JOHN M'GOWAN, ADAM LINDSAY.
ELECTIONS. The latest federal prints received from New-York, abstain from further exultation. Their warm hopes have been nipt by an untimely northern frost; and there is good reason to infer that the region of delusion has been circumscribed by much narrower limits than those assigned it. The result of the elections is not accurately ascertained. But the Citizen computes the republican majority in the Senate at 16, and in the House of Representatives at 22, even throwing the quids into the federal scale.
In Massachusetts the Chronicle says—"In 89 towns, which is all we have heard from, the whole number of republican representatives chosen to the next General Court is EIGHTEEN, and the federalists have forty-eight only." The Democrat calculates on a republican majority of eighty in the House of Representatives, and says, that owing to there being no choice of Senators in Cumberland, the federalists have not a majority in the Senate.
In Rhode-Island, Governor Fenner, a republican, is re-elected, and we believe the complexion of the legislature continues republican.
Extract from a late letter, dated London, February 13, 1808.
"I am to return you my acknowledgment for your obliging favor of the 23d December, communicating an important measure taken by the legislature on the day preceding. Altho' its effects would be first deeply felt at home, yet violent as the remedy may be, it was perhaps the only one in our power, and therefore preferable to the ultima ratio. Have the American people firmness or virtue enough to support their government in it, or patiently to endure its inconveniences? Is a question asked by many and doubted by most persons here, where our numerous enemies consider it as one of our war-measures, while the smaller number of friendly minds, or cooler heads look upon it as a prudent choice of the lesser of two evils. To tell you that the sentiment of this people and of its administration is generally hostile to us, were only to repeat a hackneyed truism, already well known to you. While it is admitted that our hostility might press severely on certain interests, they affect to hold it cheap, and to think, that in case of a contest, they would have an easy bargain of us."
"This government is determined to put itself en mesure by augmenting the force destined for America, so far as to render it, say the government writers, "greater than the whole disposable force of the Americans,"
and competent to inflict immediate destruction upon their maritime towns." It is understood that the naval force will likewise be much encreased."
Letter of Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, to Mr. Madison—Treaty Continued.
Art. 3. His majesty agrees, that the vessels belonging to the U. S. of America, and sailing direct from the ports of the said states, shall be admitted and hospitably received in all the sea-ports and harbors of the British dominions, in the East-Indies; and that the citizens of the said U. S. may freely carry on a trade, between the said territories and the said U. S. in all articles of which the importation or exportation respectively, to or from the said territories, shall not be entirely prohibited: Provided only, That it shall not be lawful for them, in any time of war between the British government and any other power, or state whatever, to export from the said territories, without the special permission of the British government there, any military stores, or naval stores, or rice. The citizens of the U. S. shall pay for their vessels, when admitted into the said ports, no other or higher tonnage than shall be payable on British vessels, when admitted into the ports of the U. S. And they shall pay no higher or other duties, or charges on the importation or exportation of the cargoes of the said vessels, than shall be payable on the same articles, when imported or exported in British vessels. But it is expressly agreed, that the vessels of the U. S. shall not carry any of the articles exported by them from the said British territories, to any port or place, except to some port or place in America, where the same shall be unladed, and such regulations shall be adopted by both parties, as shall, from time to time, be found necessary to enforce the due and faithful observance of this stipulation.
It is also understood, that the permission granted by this article, is not to extend to allow the vessels of the U. S. to carry on any part of the coasting trade of the said British territories; but the vessels going with their original cargoes or part thereof, from one port of discharge to another, are not to be considered as carrying on the coasting trade. Neither is this article to be construed to allow the citizens of the said States to settle or reside within the said territories, or to go into the interior parts thereof, without the permission of the British government, established there: & if any transgressions should be attempted against the regulations of the British government in this respect, the observance of the same, shall and may be enforced against the citizens of America, in the same manner as against British subjects, or others transgressing the same rule. And the citizens of the U. S. States, whenever they arrive in any port or harbor in the said territories, or if they should be permitted in manner aforesaid, to go to any other place therein, shall always be subject to the laws, government, and jurisdiction of whatever nature, established in such harbor, port or place, according as the same may be. The citizens of the U. S. States may also touch for refreshment at the island of St. Helena, but subject in all respects, to such regulations as the British government may, from time to time establish there.
Art. 4. There shall be, between all the dominions of his majesty in Europe, and the territories of the U. S. a reciprocal and perfect liberty of commerce and navigation. The people and inhabitants of the two countries respectively shall have liberty, freely and securely, and without hindrance and molestation, to come with their ships and cargoes to the lands, countries, cities, ports, places, and rivers, within the dominions and territories aforesaid, to enter into the same, to resort there, and to remain and reside there, without any limitation of time; also, to hire and possess houses and warehouses for the purposes of their commerce; and generally, the merchants and traders on each side, shall enjoy the most complete protection and security for their commerce, but subject always, as to what respects this article, to the laws and statutes of the two countries respectively.
Art. 5. It is agreed that no other or higher duties shall be paid by the ships or merchandise of the one party, in the ports of the other, than such as are paid by the like vessels or merchandise of all other nations. Nor shall any other or higher duty be imposed in one country, on the importation of any articles, the growth, produce, or manufacture of the other, than are or shall be payable on the importation of the like articles, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of any other foreign country.
Nor shall any prohibition be imposed on the exportation or importation of any articles, or from the territories of the two parties respectively, which shall not equally extend to all other nations. But the British government reserves to itself the right of imposing on American vessels, entering into the British ports in Europe, a tonnage duty equal to that which shall at any time be payable by British vessels, in the ports of America; and the government of the U. S. States reserves to itself a right of imposing on British vessels, entering into the ports of the U. S. States, a tonnage duty equal to that which shall at any time be payable by American vessels in the British ports in Europe.
It is agreed, that of the trade in the two countries with each other, the same duties of exportation and importation on all goods and merchandise, and also the same drawbacks & bounties shall be paid and allowed in either country, whether such importation or exportation shall be in British or American vessels.
Art. 6. The high contracting parties not having been able to arrange at present by treaty any commercial intercourse between the territories of the U. S. States and his majesty's islands and ports in the West Indies, agree, that until that subject shall be regulated in a satisfactory manner, each of the parties shall remain in the complete possession of its rights, in respect to such an intercourse.
Art. 7. It shall be free for the two contracting parties respectively, to appoint consuls for the protection of trade, to reside in the dominions and territories aforesaid, and the said consuls shall enjoy those liberties and rights which belong to them, by reason of their function. But before any consul shall act as such, he shall be in the usual forms approved and admitted by the party to whom he is sent. And it is hereby declared to be lawful and proper, that in case of illegal or improper conduct towards the laws or government, a consul may either be punished according to law, if the laws will reach the case, or be dismissed, or even sent back, the offended government assigning to the other the reasons for the same.
Either of the parties may except from the residence of consuls, such particular places as such party shall judge proper to be so excepted.
(Treaty to be continued.)
Gen. MOREAU arrived at Charleston from Savannah on Monday evening the 2d inst.
General GARDANNE, a very much distinguished officer under Bonaparte, in Italy and Germany, has actually arrived in Persia, and has been received at the Durbar of Shah Fath Ali, in a manner so unusual and distinguished, as to leave no longer any doubt of an intended operation in Asia, which, whether they are likely to succeed wholly or not cannot at least but produce very serious consequences to the British power in Hindostan. The world is generally ignorant of the materials for war and revolution planted in Asia. Aurora.
In this paper of Monday we stated the following fact: "The ship Active, belonging to this port, with a cargo of salt from St. Ubes, returning home was captured and carried into Falmouth, and has been condemned vessel and cargo" under the late British orders in Council. This fact and that two other ships under similar circumstances are detained in British ports, has been well known at the coffee house for several days, yet it has never appeared on the coffee house books, notwithstanding its importance demanded an immediate insertion: Further these facts have not been published in any Federal paper in this city.
Had the French government captured and condemned an American vessel and cargo under the Milan decree it would instantly have been placed on the coffee house books and published with countless remarks in the Federal papers.
This partiality, this withholding of facts from the citizens, this keeping back of the materials upon which alone correct opinions as to the conduct of the belligerents toward this country, can be formed, is an endeavor to hoodwink the people which merits the severest reprehension. The federalists are fond of trumpeting forth the cry of French influence but their conduct is infinitely more conclusive of British influence. The American government has wisely determined on a strict and dignified neutrality, and it is the duty of all its citizens to assume the same attitude.
Democratic Press.

The people of the Southern states, labor under equal if not superior difficulties to their Northern brethren from the present stagnation of commerce, arising from the causes which induced the necessity of the Embargo; but they cheerfully submit to its privations and approve the measure. The Grand Jury of Brunswick Superior Court in North Carolina at their last sittings, passed resolutions approbatory of the Embargo, and their determination to support the measures of the General Government which secured to them the just commercial rights and the real independence of their country. American.
THE USE OF GUN-BOATS. (Demonstrated by experience.)
The Delight, a British sloop of war in an attack on some gun-boats at Reggio, was cut to pieces. Captain Seacombe, commander of a ship of the line, had gone on board to superintend the engagement, but fell with the captain of the sloop of war. American.
Copy of a letter from Amsterdam, dated February 23d, 1808, to a merchant in Philadelphia.
"I avail myself of this opportunity, perhaps the last for a long time—we feel sensibly the effect of the rigorous measures from all parts, against the maritime trade; prices of produce have raised to an enormous rate; enclosed are those of to-day, which most probably will get up much more, if a favorable turn does not take place—we hear nothing about the American vessels detained in England, communication with that country being almost impossible. However, vessels direct from America, not detained by the English, may still come here and unload, but in pursuance of the late embargo in America, we can expect none of them here. There is not yet any hope of a speedy peace between England and France; the only point upon which some hope can be founded, is a probability that America will maintain its neutrality, and that the late prudent step of your government may induce the two belligerent powers in Europe to respect those neutrals whom neither of them can do without—if so, we may see again in a few months, the American flag in our harbors—we have not yet intelligence of Mr. Rose's arrival in America—and many people suppose that he is vested with powers to enter into some agreement that may save the American flag from violation—but we are not very sanguine on this head."
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, dated February 9.
The advance in our prices in the last three or four days, has been most extraordinary; such has been the spirit of speculation that the increase has taken place from one hour to another. We sold 70 hhds. tobacco at 35 dollars per cwt. that 24 hours previous was purchased at 19; and Mocha coffee that two days back was at 67 1-2 has been sold at 94 1-2. Large sales have been made at about the following prices, viz.
Martinique coffee 56 to 61 cents per lb.
St. Domingo do. 45 to 50.
Havanna sugar, white, 32 20 to 41 50.
Havanna do. very inferior, 29 5.
Nankens 1 56 per piece.
These prices are as correct as the situation of our market will admit. A vessel arrived the other day without having been boarded. The chances are great against others being equally fortunate; if they succeed the profits will be immense. Exchange on London 54.
Repetory.
Philadelphia, May 12.
Private letters recently received from Holland, state, that seven of the most eminent merchants at Antwerp, and four at Brussels, had been taken into custody, for having violated the Decrees recently issued for the prevention of all intercourse with Great Britain. They are charged with having "contrived, sanctioned, and contrived at the admission into the ports under the dominion of France, of various goods, the manufacture of England, of having negotiated bills for the payment of such goods, and of having sent money out of the country, contrary to the tenor of the Decrees of France." They have been forcibly taken from their families and sent under a strong escort of Gens d'Armes to Paris.
The ship Delaware, captain Ferrier, is cleared in England, and the captors condemned in all the expences, as well as detention. The ship Amsterdam packet, capt. Sisson, is cleared in England, and would proceed immediately for Amsterdam.
Two vessels laden with fish, at Bucks town, Maine, parted their fasts
(there being a high wind) and went out to sea, about three weeks since, without clearance or papers of any kind, and have not since been heard from.
The following prices have been established at Port Spain, in Trinidad; by a resolution of a committee of the king's council, in order to avoid imposition upon the unfortunate inhabitants:
Cod fish, one real a lb. if fresh and good—if old, to be regulated accordingly, by the Regidor of the week.
Flour, 20 dolls. a bbl. and the wt. of bread to be regulated accordingly.
Lumber, 40 dollars per thousand.
Staves 60 if New York—50 from the Eastern States.
Cyprus shingles, 14 dolls. per thousand.
Butter, Irish, 23 dolls. per firkin, 6 shillings a lb. by retail.
American 14 do. and 3 shillings a lb. do.
Lard, 3s. a lb.
Beef, Irish mess, 36 dolls. a bbl.
American, 24 do.
Pork, Irish mess, 40 dolls. a bbl.
American, 24 do.
Extract of a letter received in Philadelphia, dated Antigua, April 16, 1808.
"The London and Cork fleets have arrived at Barbadoes. Of the former, five were captured by two French frigates, four of which were burnt and the fifth has been recaptured and arrived at Barbadoes—we have not been able to learn on what day they arrived, nor the particulars of the loss of the ships."
"The sch'r. Sally, Swain, of and from Newburyport for New-Orleans, was condemned here a few days since, and also her cargo, on suspicion of her being bound to Guadaloupe, and having on board two casks of blocks."
WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL COMPANY.
THE Commissioners of the "Washington Commercial Company," request a meeting of the STOCKHOLDERS at Siette's Hotel, on Monday the 16th inst. for the purpose of electing TWELVE DIRECTORS, agreeably to the constitution, to be kept open from 12 till 6 o'clock, P. M.
May 6—3t
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 12, 1808.
PROPOSALS in writing will be received by this Department, until the 1st day of August next, for manufacturing muskets with bayonets, of the kind and dimensions manufactured at the United States' armories at Springfield, Massachusetts, and at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, every part to correspond in dimensions, materials, workmanship, and proof with the samples, which will be given from one or the other of those armories, or from Mr. Whitney's armory at New Haven in Connecticut. It will be unnecessary for any one to offer terms, unless the price shall be reasonable, and not exceeding Ten Dollars and seventy five cents. Any person inclined to contract for the delivery of from five hundred to two thousand stands a year, for five years, will, on the execution of the contract, and entering into bond with approved sureties for the faithful performance thereof, receive in advance, if required, a sum equal to the amount of the contract price of the number he shall agree to deliver the first year; and such other subsequent advances, as his punctuality in the faithful performance of his contract may entitle him to. No proposals will be attended to, unless from persons of such character, as can be fully relied on for a faithful and punctilious performance of their contracts, and who can give ample and satisfactory security for the correct fulfilment thereof. No muskets will be received under any contract, that shall not, on a full and correct inspection by persons appointed for the purpose, be found, in all their parts, and in workmanship, fully to correspond with the patterns. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. may 16—2aw3w
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the subscribers to the Washington Bridge Company that certificates of stock of the said Company are ready for issuing upon application to the Clerk at Greenleaf's Point, City of Washington. All transfers must be made in the books of the Company in person or by attorney. By order of the Directors SAM. ELIOT, Jun. Clerk. Form of a power of Attorney. I hereby constitute and appoint my lawful attorney, to transfer shares standing in my name, on the books of the Washington Bridge Company. Given under my hand and seal, this day of Sealed and delivered in presence of [Two Witnesses.] May 16—3t.
PROPOSALS
For carrying Mails of the U. States on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office until the first day of August next, inclusive.
1. From Portsmouth, N. H. by Hampton, Seabrook, Salisbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, Beverly, Salem, Lynn, and Chelsea to Boston, six times a week. May 1, to Nov. 1.
Leave Portsmouth every day at noon, and arrive at Boston by 7 A. M. the next day. Leave Boston every day at 10 A. M. and arrive at Portsmouth by 7 P. M. in 9 hours.
Nov. 1. to May 1. Leave Portsmouth every day at 6 A. M. and arrive at Boston by 4 P. M. Leave Boston every day at 6 A. M. and arrive at Portsmouth by 4 P. M.
2. From Boston by Cambridge, Watertown, Sudbury, Marlboro', Northboro', Shrewsbury, Worcester, Leicester, Spencer, Brookfield, Western, Palmer, Wilbraham, Springfield, Suffi. Id, Windsor, Hartford & Berlin, to New Haven, three times a week. May 1. to Nov. 1.
Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7 A. M. and arrive at New Haven on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, by 1 P. M. in 30 hours, resting 1 hour at Suffi. Id. Leave New Haven every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 A. M. and arrive at Boston on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, by 9 A. M. in 31 hours, resting 2 hours at Suffi. Id.
Nov. 1. to May 1. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, at 8 A. M. & arrive at Worcester by 8 P. M. Leave Worcester every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Suffi. Id. by 6 P. M. Leave Suffi. Id. every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at New Haven by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave New Haven every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Suffi. Id. by 6 P. M. Leave Suffi. Id. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Worcester by 8 P. M. Leave Worcester every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, at 4 A. M. and arrived at Boston by 3 P. M.
3. From Boston by Worcester, Brookfield, Brimfield, Stafford springs, Tolland, Hartford, Wethersfield, Middletown, Durham and Wallingford to New Haven, three times a week. May 1, to November 1. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Stafford same days by 8 P. M. Leave Stafford every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New Haven same days by 2 P. M. Returning—Leave New Haven every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 2 A. M. and arrive at Stafford same days by 8 P. M. Leave Stafford every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Boston same days by 8 P. M.
November 1. to May 1. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Worcester by 8 P. M. Leave Worcester every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Stafford by 6 P. M. Leave Stafford every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 6 A. M. and arrive at New Haven by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave New Haven, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Suffi. Id. by 6 P. M. Leave Suffi. Id. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Worcester by 8 P. M. Leave Worcester every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Boston by 3 P. M.
4. From New Haven by Milford, Stratford, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, West-Chester, Rye, New Rochelle, and Harlem, to New York, seven times a week. May 1, to November 1. Leave New Haven every day at 3 P. M. and arrive at New York the next day by 10 A. M. in 20 hours. Leave New York every day at 3 A. M. and arrive at New Haven the next day by 2 A. M. in 18 hours.
Nov. 1, to May 1. Leave New Haven every day at 4 A. M. and arrive at New York the next day by 10 A. M. in 30 hours. Leave New York every day at 11 A. M. and arrive at New Haven the next day by 6 P. M. in 31 hours, resting 1 hour at Stamford each way.
5. From New York by Jersey, Newark, Elizabethtown, Rahway, Woodbridge, New Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, Bristol, Holmesburg and Frankfort, to Philadelphia, seven times a week. Leave New York every day at 1 P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 6 A. M. in 17 hours. Leave Philadelphia every day at 1 P. M. and arrive at New York, the next day by 6 A. M. in 17 hours. From December 1 to April 1 the mail is to be delivered in New York and Philadelphia at 7 A. M. in 18 hours.
6. From Baltimore by Elk Ridge, Vansville, Bladensburg, and Washington City, to Georgetown, every day. April 15, to December 1. Leave Baltimore every day at 8 A. M. and arrive at Washington City by 4 P. M. in 8 hours. Leave Washington City every day at 2 A. M. and arrived at Baltimore by 11 A. M. in 9 hours.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Baltimore every day at 10 A. M. & arrive at Washington City by 6 P. M. in 8 hours. Leave Washington City every day at 10 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next morning by 9 o'clock, in 11 hours.
7. From Washington City by Alexandria, Colchester, to Dumfries, seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Washington City every day at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria by 6 A. M. Leave Alexandria at 6 1-2 A. M. and arrive at Dumfries by 12 noon. Leave Dumfries at 9 1-2 A. M. arrive at Alexandria by 2 1-2 P. M. Leave Alexandria at 3 1-2 P. M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Washington City every day at 9 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria by 11 P. M. Leave Alexandria at 4 P. M. and arrive at Dumfries at 10 A. M. and arrive at Washington City by 8 P. M.
8. From Dumfries by Aquia and Stafford court house, to Fredericksburg, seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Dumfries at 1 P. M. and arrived at Fredericksburg by 7 P. M. Leave Fredericksburg at 3 A. M. and arrive at Dumfries by 9 A. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Dumfries every day at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fredericksburg at 8 P. M. Leave Fredericksburg every day at 2 A. M. and arrive at Dumfries by 9 A. M.
9. From Fredericksburg by the Bowling Green, White Chimmies, and Hanovertown house, to Richmond seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Fredericksburg every day at 2 A. M. and arrive at Richmond at 3 P. M. Returning—Leave Richmond by 9 A. M. & arrive at Fredericksburg by 10 P. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Fredericksburg every day at 5 A. M. and arrive at Richmond by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Richmond every day at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fredericksburg by 8 P. M.
WASHINGTON CITY
every day at 10 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next morning by 9 o'clock, in 11 hours.
7. From Washington City by Alexandria, Colchester, to Dumfries, seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Washington City every day at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria by 6 A. M. Leave Alexandria at 6 1-2 A. M. and arrive at Dumfries by 12 noon. Leave Dumfries at 9 1-2 A. M. arrive at Alexandria by 2 1-2 P. M. Leave Alexandria at 3 1-2 P. M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Washington City every day at 9 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria by 11 P. M. Leave Alexandria at 4 P. M. and arrive at Dumfries at 10 A. M. and arrive at Washington City by 8 P. M.
8. From Dumfries by Aquia and Stafford court house, to Fredericksburg, seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Dumfries at 1 P. M. and arrived at Fredericksburg by 7 P. M. Leave Fredericksburg at 3 A. M. and arrive at Dumfries by 9 A. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Dumfries every day at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fredericksburg at 8 P. M. Leave Fredericksburg every day at 2 A. M. and arrive at Dumfries by 9 A. M.
9. From Fredericksburg by the Bowling Green, White Chimmies, and Hanovertown house, to Richmond seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Fredericksburg every day at 2 A. M. and arrive at Richmond at 3 P. M. Returning—Leave Richmond by 9 A. M. & arrive at Fredericksburg by 10 P. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Fredericksburg every day at 5 A. M. and arrive at Richmond by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Richmond every day at 4 A. M. and arrive at Fredericksburg by 8 P. M.
10. From Richmond by Osborne's to Petersburg, seven times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Richmond at 3 1-2 P. M. and arrive at Petersburg by 9 P. M. Leave Petersburg at 3 A. M. and arrive at Richmond by 8 1-2 A. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Richmond every day at 4 A. M. and arrive at Petersburg by 10 A. M. Leave Petersburg at 2 P. M. and arrive at Richmond by 8 P. M.
11. From Richmond by Fraziers, New Kent court house, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Hampton, to Norfolk, three times a week. Leave Richmond every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Hampton by 9 P. M. and at Norfolk on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 10 A. M.
Returning—Leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 3 P. M. and arrive at Richmond the next day by 8 P. M.
12. From Petersburg by Cabbypoint, Smithfield, Surry court house, Sleepy hole, and Portsmouth, to Norfolk, three times a week. April 15, to Dec. 1. Leave Petersburg, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 3 A. M. and arrive at Sleepy hole by 2 P. M. Leave Sleepy hole at 3 P. M. and arrive at Norfolk by 6 P. M.
Leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 A. M. and arrive at Sleepy hole by 9 A. M. Leave Sleepy hole at 10 A. M. and arrive at Petersburg by 9 P. M.
Dec. 1, to April 15. Leave Petersburg every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, at 11 1-2 A. M. and arrive at Sleepy hole by 9 A. M. Leave Sleepy hole every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Norfolk, by 10 A. M.
Returning—Leave Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 A. M. and arrive at Sleepy hole by 7 P. M. Leave Sleepy hole every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Petersburg by noon.
13. From Charleston by Jacksonboro', Pocotaligo and Coosawatchy to Savannah, three times a week. Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 2 P. M. and arrive at Pocotaligo by 8 P. M. Leave Pocotaligo every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. & arrive at Savannah by 8 P. M.
Returning—Leave Savannah every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pocotaligo by 8 P. M. Leave Pocotaligo every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Charleston by 10 A. M.
14. From Augusta by Jacksonboro' and Ebenezer, to Savannah once a week. Leave Savannah every Friday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Sunday by 3 P. M. Leave Augusta every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Savannah on Thursday by 3 P. M.
15. From Augusta by Wanesboro' and Louisville to Savannah once a week. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Louisville on Friday by 10 A. M. Leave Louisville at 11 A. M. and arrive at Savannah on Sunday by 6 P. M.
Leave Savannah every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrived at Louisville on Wednesday by 9 A. M. Leave Louisville at 10 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Thursday by 10 A. M.
16. From Savannah by Bryan court house, Medway church, Riceboro' Jefferson, McIntosh court house, and Darien, to St. Mary's, once a week. Leave Savannah every Monday at 8 A. M. and arrive at St. Mary's on Thursday by 10 A. M. Leave St. Mary's every Thursday at 2 P. M. & arrive at Savannah the next Sunday by 6 P. M.
17. From Darien by Brunswick, to Frederica, once a week. Leave Darien every Wednesday at 5 A. M. & arrive at Frederica on Thursday by 10 A. M. Leave Frederica at 2 P. M. and arrive at Darien by 6 P. M. on Friday.
18. From Boston by Dorchester, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hanover, Pembroke & Kingston, to Plymouth, three times a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, at 6 A. M. and arrive at Plymouth by 6 P. M. Leave Plymouth every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Boston by 6 P. M.
VOTES.
1. The Postmaster General may expedite the mail, and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract; he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense 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 times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails destined for such destination, mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; 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 it, with that 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 alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his 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 February, May August and November, 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 Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, when ever three failures happen, which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the routes numbered 1 to 17, are to be in operation on the first day of Oct. next and to continue in force two years from that time; for the route for No. 18, to commence at the same time, & to continue in force for one year.
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster General. General Post-Office, Washington City, April 26, 1808. May 16—w.A.
BY virtue of a decree of the honorable the high court of Chancery of Maryland, the subscriber will sell at public sale, at the public house in Chapotico on Thursday the 9th June next at three o'clock in the afternoon for ready cash, that valuable plantation whereon John Eden, sen. formerly lived, situate and lying on Chapotico Bay in St. Mary's county, and supposed to contain 277 acres of land. It is deemed unnecessary to give a further description of this valuable land, as the purchaser will no doubt view the same previous to the day of sale. Any persons inclined to purchase are requested to call on Mr. Enoch Hammett, who lives on the land and will shew the same. Wm. MILLS, Trustee. Chapotico, may 16—w3t
VENDUE.
WILL be sold at Public Sale, on MONDAY 16th inst. at the House next to the President's old Stable, a quantity of
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE.
the property of James Dougherty lately deceased, consisting of Bedsteads and good Feather Beds, Table and Cloths, Press, &c. Sale to commence at 3 o'clock P. M. May 16—1t
FRESH RAISINS, TEAS, &c.
Now landing from on board the schooner CITIZEN, Capt. Sturges from New York, and for sale by
W. & C. SMITH. 50 boxes fresh Muscatel raisins, 50 chests choice hyson, young hyson, hyson skin and imperial teas, 10 quarter casks Lisbon wine, 11 boxes Prussian fig blue.
Also just received, 10 punchcons well flavored Antigua rum, 10 pipes cognac brandy, 4th proof, and a small supply of excellent fresh nutmegs. Georgetown, Jan. 15—wtf

WOLLEN AND BEALL. Woolen drapers, men's mercers, and tailors, New-Jersey Avenue, opposite the Secretary of the Navy's, respectfully inform the public that they have commenced business in that line, where they will endeavor to give satisfaction—they have on hand a fresh supply of the most fashionable goods, suitable for the approaching season, all fresh and of the very best quality.
N. B. Regimentals and naval uniforms made in the most elegant and fashionable style with neatness and dispatch.
October 23—tf.
NOTICE. 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 supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807 Public Notices hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are 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 10 o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold.
THOMAS BEALL, of Sand. March 21—tf.
CHARLES H. VARDEN MERCHANT TAILOR.
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and public generally, that he has just received by late arrival from Philadelphia,
A NOICE ASSORTMENT Of superior Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spanelets and rich silk Molskins 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 Horwell's celebrated patent pealled suspender, far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same to retail, as at his manufactory, November 27—tf.
TUNIS CRAVEN HAS removed his entire stock of DRY GOODS from Alexandria to Washington, and is now opening, at his new Store, between the Marine Garrison and Navy Yard Gate, an assortment equal to any in the District; among which are,
Wood's best London cloths, Do. double milled & plain cassimeres, Bennett's cords and velvets, Constitution Gerrow, hunting, Trafalgar, and silver cords, Velvets, Imperial, Brunswick waistcoating, Silk molskins do. Tollnets, swansdown do. Plain and figured Marseilles do. Beaverskin coatings, Plaids, kesseys, halfticks, Rose and duffel blankets, flannels, Superfine green cloth table covers, Calicoes, colored cambrics, Gingham, silk and cotton chambrays, Furniture Chintz, Cambric and jaconet muslins, India and British book do. India mull-mull figured and plain, Plain and figured lenos, Laced cambrics, Elegant tamboured mulls, Grecian robes and Pelisse dresses, 8-4 damask and raw silk shawls, Damask do. Camel's hair and swansdown do. Down scarfs, Long and short lace sleeves, spider & neti sleeves, Extra long and habit kid gloves, Do. do. silk do. Do. do. raw silk do. Cross-barred and plain Mantuas and Intestines, Persians and Medes, Thread and cotton laces, Lace caps and handkerchiefs, Book muslin and leno cap patterns, 4-4 7-8 Irish linens, Long lawns, linen cambrics, Irish diapers, table-cloths, napkins, Cotton counterpanes, Cambric Dimities, Common do. Furniture do. Ladies and gentlemen's silk, thread, cotton, worsted, lamb's wool & Angola hose, Gentlemen's pantaloons do. Silk cords and buttons, Ribbons, floss threads, Scarlet and other colored bombazets, Hearth rugs, Russia sheeting, tickling, Osanburgs, baftas, gurrahs, &c. &c.
ALSO, Imperial and young hyson tea of a superior quality in small boxes, to suit families, or by the pound—Also genuine Havana segars.
T.C. is determined to sell on the lowest terms. February 3—tf.
FOR SALE. The Two story Brick HOUSE, situate on square number 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 situate 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 shown by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale.
WM. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
Monday, 16th May, 1808. Will be the 23th Day of Drawing of the New York State Lottery, first drawn number will be entitled to a Prize of 5,000 Dollars. The following capital prizes are now in the wheel:
1 Prize of 25,000 Dollars, 1 do. of 10,000 do. 2 do. of 5,000 do. 3 do. of 2,000 do. 4 do. of 1,000 do.
Present price of Tickets eight dollars and a half. ** Tickets for sale at J. March's Book-store, Geo. Town, where a regular Check-Book of the drawing is kept. Prize-Tickets taken in exchange for undrawn tickets. May 13—3t
United States District of Columbia, county of Washington, to wit. IN CHANCERY, 9th October, 1807. Benjamin Stoddert and John Mason, versus
Thomas Waters Griffith, John R. Livingston, Jonathan Burrell, Gahault & Dodrey, James C. Montflore, I. I. Pacaud and James Davidson. THE bill states that the defendant, Thomas Waters Griffith was the agent of the house of Taney and Simond for the delivery of a cargo of flour belonging to the said Taney and Simond to the French government. That the French government not being able to pay ready money for the said cargo, the balance due thereon from the said government was placed to the credit of the said Griffith, the agent, instead of being placed to the credit of the real owners Taney and Simond. That the debt due both been liquidated under the Louisiana Convention in the said Griffith's name, for the sum of one hundred and ninety thousand, two hundred and seventy francs, French money of the value of 35,675 dollars. That the said Thomas Waters Griffith, now residing and for several years past having resided in Baltimore city in the state of Maryland, well knowing all the circumstances mentioned in the complaints was bill, and that the debt aforesaid was liquidated in his name in Paris under the Louisiana Convention was in truth and in fact a debt due to the said complainants as the trustees of Francis Lewis, Taney, and Taney and Simond, did execute a writing transferring all the interest of said Griffith in the said debt to the said complainants as trustees aforesaid. That notwithstanding the above circumstances the said Griffith did employ James C. Montflore of Paris to receive for his own account and use the aforesaid debt, which actually belongs to the said complainants as trustees aforesaid; and the said Montflore did actually receive the bills or the ministers of the United States, on the Treasury of the United States in part payment of the said debt in four sets of bills drawn in favor of said Thomas Waters Griffith, and which bills have been from time to time endorsed by the said Montflore, with a view as the said complainants believe, to defraud them the said complainants, and under a real or pretended power from the said Griffith and as his attorney to the said I. I. Pacaud, who endorsed the same over to John R. Livingston, who has endorsed the same over to Jonathan Burrell, cashier of the Bank of Discount and Deposit at New York, who has endorsed the same over to James Davidson cashier of the Branch Bank of the United States in the city of Washington who now holds the same for collection. The complainants further state that four other bills for the balance of the aforesaid claim on the French government liquidated in the name of the said Griffith, but actually belonging to said complainants as trustees aforesaid, have been drawn in favor of Gahault and Dodrey as transferees of Thomas Waters Griffith, for thirty thousand francs French money of the value of 5625 dollars, which said four bills have also been sent to the aforesaid James Davidson, and endorsed over to him for collection in the same manner as in the case of the four other bills first herein recited. That all the aforesaid eight bills of exchange drawn by the American minister at Paris on the treasury of the United States under the Louisiana Convention for the debt liquidated in the name of Thomas Waters Griffith, are actually the property of said complainants as trustees aforesaid. The object of the said bill is to save and protect the said complainants from the fraud projected against them on the part of the said Thomas Waters Griffith, and his co-adjuvants, and to obtain a writ of injunction directed to all the before-mentioned defendants, &c. and particularly to the said James Davidson enjoining and commanding him from paying over to any person besides the said complainants the money that may be paid by the Treasury of the United States in virtue of the said bills of exchange, and particularly enjoining the said James Davidson from paying the said money arising from the said bills, or parting with the said bills until the further order of this court in the premises.
It is represented by the complainants that the said Thomas W. Griffith, John R. Livingston, Jonathan Burrell, Gahault and Dodrey, James C. Montflore, and I. I. Pacaud, defendants in this cause all reside out of the district of Columbia and are not within the reach of the process of this court. It is therefore ordered that the complainants cause a copy of this order to be inserted once each week for six months previous to the first Monday in June next in the National Intelligencer, to the intent that the said defendants may have notice of this application and of the object of this bill and to be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the first Monday of June next, to show cause, if any, why a decree shall not pass as prayed.
By order, WM. BRENT, Clk. December 4—w6m
40 DOLLARS REWARD, FOR apprehending and bringing home, or the one half for securing in jail so that we get them again, OLIVER & DAVID who runaway from the subscribers living in Madison county, Virginia, on the 17th of Feb. last, Oliver, a middling stout made fellow, near 6 feet high, about 46 years old, some few grey hairs to be seen about his temples, a little yellow complexioned. David, a large stout made fellow, about 6 feet high, 26 years old, thick lips and full face, and has a brand with the letter G on his right cheek, it looks dim, hardly discoverable without close inspection; dark complexioned. Said negroes ran away last summer, and was apprehended. One was committed to Fairfax jail, and the other was committed to Dumfries jail, and do expect they have gone that way again, aiming for Maryland, and may have provided themselves with a pass and attempt to pass as free people. We do hereby forewarn all masters of vessels and others from taking on board the vessels the said negroes or secreting them any other way under the strictest penalties of the law.
THOS. GRAVES, Jun. THEOPHILUS EDDINS. April 25—4w
LINDSAY'S HOTEL.
The Subscriber has taken that well calculated house on the Capitol Hill, Late occupied by Mr. Frost formerly by Mr. Stelle—Where he intends to open a Tavern on the 24th October. Those gentlemen who may favor him with their Custom may rely on every attention in the Power of the Public's devoted Servant.
GEO. W. LINDSAY. N. B.—EIGHT or TEN BOARDERS may be conveniently accommodated. October 19—tf.
PORT WINE. Of very good quality in casks, each one inclosed in a dry case for security against any adulteration, with a small parcel of other excellent Wines in casks and in bottles; among which are Red & White Claret, Dry Lisbon, and very old Brazil Madeira Wine, just received and for sale, by
JOHN GOULDING. Who has on hand as usual an assortment of choice LIQUORS of most kinds used here. Georgetown, March 25—
TO BE LET, After the 20th June next, THAT elegant, well built two-story BRICK HOUSE, lately the property of Mr. Wm. Woodward, on Pennsylvania Avenue. The stand is well known. Solomon Myers's lease for three years, at the rate of 250 dollars per annum, will expire on that day. For terms enquire at Robert Underwood's, directly opposite. April 27—cpts
BARING'S PAMPHLET.
Just received and for Sale, at J. March's Book-Store, High-Street, Geo. Town, Price, d. c.
An Enquiry into the Causes & Consequences of the Orders in Council, &c. &c.—By Alexander Baring, Esq. M. P. } 0 50
ALSO, Corinna, or Italy, by Madame De Stael Holstein, 2 vols. } 2 50 Winter in London, or Sketches of Fashion, by T. S. Surr, 2 vols. } 2 00
Cooper's Practice of Surgery, an elementary work for Students, & concise reference for Practitioners, &c. plates, Espriella's Letters, 2 vols. } 2 75
Walsh's Practical Arithmetic, adapted to the commerce of U. States in its domestic and foreign relations, with forms of accounts and other writings usually occurring in trade, } 1 00 ** A few more copies of the "Horror of St. Domingo" are just received, } 1 00 May 13—3t
St. Mary's county court, March term, 1808.
ON application of Benjamin Tabbs of St. Mary's county to the judges of the said county court, by petition in writing, praying the benefit of the act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors, on the terms mentioned in said act, a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to his said petition, and the said county court being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said Benjamin Tabbs has resided the two preceding years prior to the passage of the said act, within the state of Maryland. It is thereupon adjudged and ordered by the said court that the said Benjamin Tabbs give notice to his creditors of his intention to apply to the next county court to be held at Leonard Town in said county on the first Monday of August next, for a discharge from his debts, and to warn his said creditors to appear before the said judges on the day and at the place aforesaid to show cause if any they have why the said Benjamin Tabbs, should not be discharged agreeably to his said petition, by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer, weekly for three months successively.
By order, JOSEPH HARRIS, Clerk. May 2—w3m
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, &c. The Subscriber having recently received a supply of European Garden Seeds, &c. which added to the various sorts saved by him the last summer, makes his assortment extensive and which are for sale at his Nursery Garden, Eastern Branch and at Dr. Orr's Medicine Store, Georgetown. THEO. HOLT. Washington city, Jan. 11—ta-w
ROSS AND GETTY, HAVE for sale at their store George Town, the following articles just received from Philadelphia, by the schooner Caroline, capt. HAND, jun. viz:
30 kegs butter, 20 barrels, New Town, Pippin Apples, 10 do. buck wheat flour, 10 do. Cranberries, and 10 do shell bark hickory nuts.
Also a small assignment of very elegant Looking Glasses, Waiters, Trays, polished steel Shovel and Tongs, with cu and brass heads, &c. &c. January 9—tf
HAVING sustained great injury by the passage of persons through my inclosures, I must give notice that I will prosecute as the law directs, all persons trespassing in that way in future, or hunting within said inclosures with dog or gun. GEO. CALVERT. May 9, 1808; 3t
TO RENT,
AND possession given the 13th June next, that house on Pennsylvania Avenue, the property of the Washington Building Company, at present occupied by Mr. Solomon Myers—it being so well known, it is not deemed necessary to give a peculiar description of it, suffice it to say, it is calculated for an extensive tavern and boarding house—for terms, apply to
Mr. THOMAS HERTY, Sec. to said Company. April 29—tf.
A GREAT BARGAIN. JOSEPH WHEATON Broker and Commission Merchant, has put into his hands for sale, at his office in I street near the Bank, a valuable property in the city of Washington, consisting of 646,453 square feet of city LOTS advantageously situated on the most prominent and valuable streets, and near the Navy Yard and Bridge, and to be had on the most reasonable terms of payment. This great bargain is recommended to gentlemen desirous of securing an early fortune, in this truly growing and flourishing city; the permanent residence and seat of the government of the United States. Other city property to be had—Houses and Lots—Enquire as above.
All kinds of Stocks bought and sold. ** Wanted to Purchase a few MILITARY LAND WARRANTS. Washington city, Dec. 11—tf
BAKER, RIGGS & Co. At E. Riggs' old stand, (sign of the Plough) a few doors above the Union Tavern, Have just received a large supply of SPRING GOODS: Among them are fancy muslins, un-dressed chintzes, ginghams, linen cambrics, cambric handkerchiefs, long lawns, fancy printed robes, long shawls, Leno veils, Italian silks, spring bonnets, gloves, flowers, hosiery, ribbons, ladies' and gentlemen's umbrellas, India crapes, white jeans, fancy Mar-seilles, tablecloths, Irish linens, superfine cloths, 4-4 and 3-4 Russia diapers, and many other fancy and substantial articles; all of which have been selected at the best markets, (principally for cash) enables them to sell very low. Geo. Town, April 5—M&F6w
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT application will be made for the renewal of the following lost certificate of United States stock, issued by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury. LOUISIANA 6 PER CENTS. In favor of FRANCIS BARING & Co. of London, No. 93, DECEMBER 24th, 1803—4000 dollars. JAMES DAVIDSON, Jun. May 13—6w.
WANTED
AT the Woodyard for the ensuing year a Manager, to take charge of the whole estate. He must be a sober, diligent and discreet man—well acquainted with the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco, and the management of negroes. To such a man who can produce unquestionable testimonials of his capacity, sobriety and fidelity, high wages will be given. A person not connected in the neighborhood will be preferred. Apply to
RD. W. WEST, Woodyard. N. B. Application must be made before the 1st. Sept. next. May 13—cpts
LUKE KENI,
Clock and Watch Maker from Philadelphia, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has taken the shop occupied by the late Mr. Suter in F street, Washington, near the Treasury, where he carries on the above business in all its branches. Any orders in his line will be thankfully received and duly attended to. Tea spoons, table spoons, gold ear rings, finger rings, and every other article in the line made to order in the best manner and shortest time. May 11—6t
JAMES A. PORTER, Attorney at Law, hath just settled in the city of Washington, and opened his Office in the house of THOMAS HERTY, Esq. opposite Mr. Rhodes's tavern, Pennsylvania avenue; where, he can be consulted, and employed, in the line of his profession, at almost any time, and will use every necessary attention and exertion to merit public confidence. May 11—w2m
TO PAPERMAKERS.
WANTED To go to North-Carolina in May, a Papermaker, who is a good workman, and is sober and industrious. To such a person good wages will be given. Apply to the Editor of this paper. April 20.
40 DOLLARS REWARD. FOR apprehending and delivering Negro HARRY to the subscriber in the city of Washington or twenty-five dollars for securing said slave so that I get him again. Harry ran off on the 11th day of March 1808, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, well made, thick lips, light black color, has the wool shaved off the back of the head the size of a dollar, and a scar on the same, and a small wen on the breast; had on when he went off a blue cloth coatee, drab color bear skin round jacket (as a spencer.) Harry was purchased of Mr. George Cole of Poplar Hill, Saint Mary's county.
N. B. Having reason to believe that he was persuaded and aided in his elopement, I offer 50 dollars reward to any person who will prove to conviction in a court of justice the person guilty of such acts. PETER LENOX. April 6—tawtf
NOTICE.
SUCH of the creditors of the late General Uriah Forrest, deceased, as have claims against his estate prior to the issuing of the commission of Bankruptcy against him, are hereby notified that the Commissioners of Bankruptcy will meet to make a dividend, at Rhode's tavern in the city of Washington on Monday the 30th day of May next, at 11 o'clock A. M.; when and where they will please to attend in person or by attorney. JOHN HEWITT, Assignee. City Washington, April 15—w1m
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
THAT the subscribers of Washington city have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the personal estate of GEORGE MITCHELL late of said city, deceased. All persons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same to the subscribers on or before the 1st day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under our hands this 9th day of May in the year 1808. JOHN MCGOWAN, MICHL. NOURSE. May 11—6t
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away on the evening of the 7th inst. a bright Mulatto Man, named BOB, who calls himself Robert Thomas, about 5 feet 10 inches high, 24 or 25 years of age, has large black eyebrows, large full eyes, not very dark, and is a stout, well made, handsome fellow. His hair is thick, but not quite straight, and he wears it nicely trimmed, combed and ridged on the top. His beard appears very black if suffered to grow for a day or two, but he usually shaves it very closely. He has recently received an injury on the forefinger of the left hand, and has it bound up, and may probably lose the first joint of it. He speaks deliberately, and is more correct in conversation than persons of his color usually are. He walks slowly, is a very good waiter, but delights particularly in attending to horses. He has a variety of cloths, and took with him one dark green broadcloth coat and pantaloons with yellow buttons, one cloth coat and pantaloons nearly of the same color, but the cloth of inferior quality, with white metal buttons, one blue cloth coat much worn, one old brown surcoat coat with covered buttons, a good hat, and a pair of black top boots. The rest of his apparel is unable particularly to describe. He is fond of wearing boots, and pays great attention to his dress.
As he can read and write very well, he may probably produce a forged authority for him to pass, or procure the certificate of some one of the Negroes, who, a few years ago, petitioned by the name of Thomas, and obtained their freedom in Maryland. If taken out of the state of Maryland and district of Columbia, and secured in any jail, so that I shall get him again, the above reward will be given, or sixty dollars if taken and secured within the said state or district; all reasonable expenses will all also be paid, if he should be delivered to me in the city of Washington, or to Dr. Richard Duckett, in prince George's county, Maryland. He is well acquainted in Annapolis, Baltimore, Geo. Town, and the city of Washington. ALLEN B. DUCKETT. May 13—cpts
RUNAWAYS.
WAS committed to my custody as Runaways, a negro man and woman, who call themselves by the names of Thomas W. Ashton, and Betty Ashton; they say that they obtained their freedom, in Westmoreland county Virginia, at June term 1803. Tom is about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 9 inches high; Betty is of a common size, and appears to be about 45 years of age; their clothing is very indifferent; they are in possession of something like certificates of their freedom, signed by Joseph Fox, clerk of Westmoreland county. The owner or owners of them are desired to take them away, or they will be sold for their expenses agreeably to law. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county, Md. May 6—7t
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being anxious to settle all his business, has sold his entire stock of goods to John Peter; he therefore requests all those indebted to him to call and pay their accounts, (particularly such as are of long standing, as further indulgence cannot be given them). His Books are removed to the counting house of Baker, Riggs, and Co. where all his accounts will be ready for settlement by his assistant Mr. Samuel C. Offut, or ELISHA RIGGS. George Town, March 16—w