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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
MESSAGE
From the President of the United States, respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
(CONTINUED.)
Commodore Barron to William Eaton, Esquire.
MALTA, 22d March, 1805.
Sir,
By captain Hull, who arrived in this harbor with the United States' brig Argus under his command, on the 10th instant, I received your favors addressed to me, together with communications for the secretary of the navy, and copies of the correspondence between yourself and captain Hull relative to your proceedings, from your arrival in Egypt until his departure from thence; also by the hands of Mahomed, secretary, a letter from his excellency Hamet Bashaw, announcing his junction with you, all which I have perused with an attention and deliberation which the important and interesting nature of their contents demands. I cannot but applaud the energy and perseverance that has characterised your progress through a series of perplexing and discouraging difficulties, to the attainment of the object of your research, an attainment which I am disposed to consider as a fair presage of future success.
On receipt of these communications by captain Hull, I did not lose a moment in making the necessary arrangements for sending you succours, and I now dispatch the brig Argus, with the Hornet sloop under her convoy, carrying a variety of stores and provisions, according to the accompanying list. Capt. Hull will shape his course for Bomba, directly, where he calculates on finding you, with the Bashaw and his army, and where he supposes you will make a stand. I have directed him to deliver these stores to you, to be applied as your discretion may direct. He has also under his charge a sum in specie, amounting to 7,000 dollars, which is likewise to be placed at your disposal. By the time these vessels establish a communication with you, you will have been enabled to form a correct opinion as to the prospect of ultimate success, and thence to estimate the advantages likely to result to our affairs from this co-operation, and by this opinion you must be guided in the application of the succours. Should you have encountered unexpected difficulties and obstacles, which place the chances of success upon more than precarious ground, your own prudence will suggest the propriety of not committing these supplies, and the money, uncontroledly to the power of the Bashaw: indeed, in the point of view in which I regard the measures already pursued, as well as the subject of co-operation generally, I conceive we ought to tread with the utmost caution. It is far from my wish, sir, to damp your ardor, or that of your companions in arms, by laying too great a stress upon the cold maxims of prudence, whereby the tide of success is often lost; something, I am aware, should always be left to fortune, in enterprises of this nature: but I must own there are certain things, expressed in your dispatches, which, when brought to the test of my instructions from home, give birth to feelings of doubt and uneasiness; these I deemed it incumbent on me to point out to you with candor and explicitness, in order that we may be fully understood. You must be sensible that in giving their sanction to a co-operation with the exiled bashaw, government did not contemplate the measure as leading, necessarily and absolutely, to a reinstatement of that prince in his rights on the regency of Tripoli. They appear to have viewed the co-operation in question, as a means which, if there existed energy and enterprise in the exile, and attachment to his person on the part of his former subjects, might be employed to the common furtherance and advantage of his claims and our cause, but without meaning to fetter themselves by any specific and definite attainment as an end, which the tenor of my instructions and the limited sum appropriated for that special purpose, clearly demonstrate. I fear by the convention you were about to enter into with Hamet, and by the complexion of other measures that a wider range may have been taken than is consistent with the powers vested in me for that particular object. These apprehensions may, perhaps, prove groundless, on further representations from you; but under my present impressions, I feel it my duty to state, explicitly, that I must withhold my sanction to any convention or agreement committing the United States, or tending to impress upon Hamet bashaw a conviction that we have bound ourselves to place him upon the throne. The consequences involved in such an engagement cannot but strike you forcibly, and a general view of our situation, in relation to the reigning bashaw and our unfortunate countrymen in Tripoli, will be sufficient to mark its inexpediency. I shall consider it my duty, as it is certainly my inclination, to afford you every aid compatible with the authority vested in me, and commensurate with
the means which have been placed at my disposal, and you may rely on the most active and vigorous support from the squadron, as soon as the reason and our arrangements will permit us to appear in force before the enemy's walls; but I wish you to understand that no guarantee or engagement to the exiled prince, whose cause, I must repeat, we are only favoring as an instrument to our advantage, and not as an end in itself, must be held to stand in the way of our acquiescence to any honorable and advantageous terms of accommodation which the reigning bashaw may be induced to propose: such terms being once offered and accepted by the representative of government appointed to treat of peace, our support to the ex-bashaw must necessarily cease. You will not, however, conceive that these considerations, important and necessary as they are, ought to induce us at once to abandon the benefits which the measures you have adopted seem to promise. I conceive a perseverance in these by no means incompatible with a total freedom from any trammels, with respect to a definite object, which freedom I deem it all important to preserve, especially when I view the peculiar situation in which captain Bainbridge and his fellow sufferers may be placed by this co-operation. If, by your energy and exertions, added to the supplies now sent forward, you succeed in getting possession of Derne and Bengazi, we may calculate, that, having received this impulse from our strength, the bashaw will, himself, possess sufficient energy, courage and talents, and if accounts are correct, sufficient interest among the people, to move on with firm steps, and to conduct his friends and followers to the gates of Tripoli. Every support will, of course, be given to him by a systematic union of operations with the squadron, so as to enable him to get in the rear of the town; but should he be found deficient in those qualities, or that it appears we have been deceived in regard to the disposition of the inhabitants, he must be held as an unfit subject for further support or co-operation. I beg leave to mention to you, that as we are short of officers, the services of all will be wanted on board the respective ships as soon as we enter upon offensive measures. Should you conceive, however, that any serious disadvantage may result from withdrawing those with you, I have no objection to their remaining as volunteers; but it is impossible for me to comply with your requisition for 100 marines to be sent to the coast. Such a step, in the present posture of affairs, far exceeds my powers, and, besides, as we are rather short of hands, I could not feel myself justifiable in detaching so considerable a force from the squadron. I have not been unmindful of your requisition for field artillery, which I think with you, is essential, but here it was impossible to procure it; I therefore dispatched, some days since, the Congress frigate to Messina, where I hope to obtain four field pieces complete for service, and as soon as they arrive they will be sent to the coast with the necessary ammunition. As I am still too unwell to write you with my own hand, I must refer you to captain Hull, in whose judgment and discretion I have the fullest confidence, for information on several collateral points, and for my sentiments on others. In this letter I have endeavored to explain, as clearly as possible, what are my ideas with respect to the wishes and intentions of our government, and what I feel to be the extent of my authority, relative to the co-operation with Hamet bashaw. I reiterate my fixed resolution to afford you every support and assistance which are consistent with the powers and resources vested in me, adding, at the same time, my dissent from any guarantee, covenant or engagement, by which the United States may stand committed, to place the exiled prince on the throne, or any condition which militates against the most perfect and uncontrolled power of choice and action, in concluding a pacification with Jussuff bashaw, should he offer terms honorable and advantageous to our country.
I should be wanting in justice to you, sir, as well as to the officers who have shared thus far your toils and dangers, were I not to express my full reliance upon your courage, energy and perseverance, as well as my ardent desire that your most sanguine expectations may be realised. The observations which I here convey to you are far from being intended to cool your zeal or discourage your expectations, but they are what I conceive it necessary to make, and drawn from me by the purest feeling of duty, and as such, permit me to recommend them to your calm and candid consideration, and I request that you will make them the subject of conversation with Captain Hull, who is fully possessed of my sentiments.
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From Commodore Barron to the secretary of the navy. MALTA, 6th April, 1805.
Sir,
Having in my respects of yesterday given a full account of the present disposal of the squadron under my command, and whatever had occurred of notice since my preceding dispatches, I have
now the honor to lay before you a sketch of Mr. Eaton's transactions in Egypt, and the measures which have been in consequence thereof adopted. The accompanying communications from that gentleman to the navy department, joined with copies of those addressed to me, and the collateral correspondence between capt. Hull and him, to all which I beg leave to refer you minutely, will afford you a wide view of the subject, whilst it precludes the necessity of lengthy comments from me. You will there perceive the many and unforeseen difficulties which Mr. Eaton met with in finding the ex-bashaw, who had joined the fortunes of the Mamelukes. You will be apprized of the situation in which matters stood at the departure of the Argus from Alexandria, on the 19th of February, and the plan which he had chalked out to pursue the intended co-operation with Hamet. On receipt of these advices I made immediate arrangements to send such part of the succours requested by the bashaw and Mr. Eaton, as could be procured here, and as I considered myself authorised by my instructions to afford; and capt. Hull sailed again on the 26th ultimo, in the Argus, with the Hornet sloop, (the same which I mentioned having pursued) under convoy, carrying a supply of money, provisions, &c. He directed his course for Bomba, (a place about 60 miles to the eastward of Derne) where, as you will collect from the papers inclosed, he confidently expected to open a communication with the bashaw and his followers. Such, sir, is the present situation of the business.
I am well aware that you will feel an anxiety to know my opinion with regard to the probable success of this co-operation; but until I have further intelligence and more data to go by, it were improper even to hazard a conjecture. In perusing the letters from Mr. Eaton, and weighing the nature and consequences of certain measures in his contemplation, I must own that I have felt some uneasiness, arising out of a fear that he has taken a wider scope in his engagements to the bashaw, than is compatible with the ideas and intentions of government, or with the authority vested in me, as relates to the subject of co-operation. I have stated this apprehension in a communication to Mr. Eaton, in which I have also explained in precise terms, my own ideas, and how far I conceived he might proceed without committing himself or the country. A copy of my letter will be found annexed. I feel confident that the sentiments there expressed, and the principles laid down, with respect to the plan in question, will meet your approbation.
From the concurring information, principally from persons well acquainted with the bashaw, which I have recently received of his character, and conduct, I confess that my hopes from a co-operation with him are less sanguine than they were. Perhaps, however, I may shortly have reason to raise my expectations to their former standard; but still something occurs to justify the belief that he possesses more courage, energy and talent, than those who appear to know him well, give him credit for, it would be reprehensible to flatter myself or the government with prospects, which the result may disappoint. I am equally at a loss to calculate the effects of this co-operation upon the mind of the reigning bashaw; a short time will throw light upon this interesting point. In the mean while I cannot conceal from you my candid opinion, that from the obstinacy hitherto evinced by Jussuff Bashaw, and the pertinacity of his character, not unmixed with bravery and other qualities belonging to a soldier, added to the natural advantages of his situation, the contest promises to be more arduous than was at first anticipated. Our co-operation with Hamet may, and in all probability will, induce him either to offer us terms at once; or, finding his dominions menaced and his life endangered, to put every thing to the hazard of war. In the latter case we may naturally conclude that his resistance will not only be obstinate, but desperate. I look with anxiety for the return of the vessel which sailed a few days since for Tripoli, with supplies for the prisoners, she will undoubtedly bring important intelligence.
The ex-bashaw's secretary of state, whom you will find mentioned in Mr. Eaton's correspondence, returned in the Argus to join his master. He appeared to be a sensible, discreet old man; he brought me a letter from the bashaw, a translation of which, with a copy of my answer, is attached to the accompanying papers.
Commodore Barron to William Eaton, Esquire. MALTA, 15th April, 1805.
Sir,
I had the honor of addressing you very fully on the 22d ult. by capt. Hull; since when I have received no advices from the Barbary coast. It was not till the 12th inst. that the Congress arrived here from Messina, with the field artillery, which captain Decatur experienced considerable delay and difficulty in procuring. It was my intention to have sent that frigate to the coast, but on making particular enquiry of a pilot
well acquainted in that quarter, I find that the impracticability of approaching the shore with heavy vessels, renders the communication extremely uncertain and difficult. I have, therefore, tho' it prudent to waive my original intention, and to dispatch the Nautilus schooner, whose light draught of water will enable her to approach the coast with greater safety and advantage. Capt. Dent shapes his course for Bomba, where I calculate he will find you with the bashaw and army, and where I hope he will have little difficulty in establishing an intercourse. He has on board his schooner two brass field pieces, with trains, powder, shot, &c. complete, which he is directed to deliver to your possession. I hope they will reach you safe, and have no doubt but they will be found extremely serviceable in the progress of your operations. Nothing material has occurred since capt. Hull's departure. The harbor of Tripoli remains closely blockaded. The President frigate sailed this day to reinforce the vessels already on that station. Capt. Dent is instructed, after delivering the artillery and stores, to return immediately to this port with dispatches from you. You will readily imagine my anxiety to hear of your proceedings and prospects.
I am respectfully, &c. (Signed,)
S. BARRON.
Extract of a letter from Wm. Eaton to commodore Barron, dated, DERNE, April 29th, 1805.
The information I have the honor to forward of this date, stating, in abstract, occurrences since my last, will not disappoint the expectations my calculations there may have formed. Certain periods of your letter of the 22d ult. require a distinct and separate answer. This I shall do with candor.
It was understood when government came to a determination to try the effect of a co-operation with Hamet Bashaw, against the enemy, that provision would be made, adequate to the experiment; six field pieces, a thousand stand of arms, with suitable ammunition, and eighty thousand dollars, were asked for by Hamet Bashaw, while yet in possession of this province, and gaining ground against the usurper. The secretary of the navy informed me that the arms, ammunition and fifty thousand dollars would be furnished, and they were to have been put on board at Hampton Roads, while the squadron were getting ready for sea. Information arrived of the bashaw having been driven from his post and retired to Egypt. In consequence of which it is to be presumed the supplies getting in readiness were withheld, as the success of the experiment then appeared very doubtful. The twenty thousand dollars deposited with the consul general at Algiers, to be applied to this service, cannot be supposed adequate to the purpose of bringing the Bashaw from his exile in Egypt, placing him in a situation to act against a rival, possessed of all the resources of his kingdom, and carrying his plan of operations into effect, whatever may have been the dispositions of the people towards him. The twenty thousand dollars, therefore, could have been meant only to assist the research of the bashaw, and the revival of his affairs, in case our plan should be thought feasible. Hence I think it is not presuming too far to conclude, that the unlimited discretion vested in the commander in chief, in regard to all the exigencies of the war, and particularly as it relates to the object in view, extends to every matter necessary to its accomplishment. The instructions to the secretary of the navy certainly cannot mean to tie him down to any limited applications.
The advantages calculated to result from the success of this measure have heretofore been stated, and thus far the experiment has not disappointed these calculations. We are in possession of the most valuable province of Tripoli; the high estimation the enemy places on this department of the kingdom is evidenced by the extraordinary efforts he has used to defend it, and by the menaces to which he has resorted to deter us from the operations here; his camp was only 14 hours' march from the place when we seized it by assault. I am this evening informed they are retrograding, and only regret we have not the means of pursuing them. The expenses already incurred in this expedition will amount to nearly 30,000 dollars; for 13,000 of which we are indebted to Messrs. Briggs and Brothers of Alexandria, 11,000 have been received through the hands of capt. Hull, including his advance and drafts in Egypt. I have disbursed nearly 2000, and for the residue shall be indebted to individuals. This expense will not appear extravagant, when it is considered that it covers all our expenditures in Egypt, where many sacrifices were necessary to pass the barriers of Turkish jealousy and avidity, in getting the bashaw through that country; of furnishing horses, tents, arms and ammunition, preparatory to our entering the desert; of provisioning 1,200 souls, and about 200 horses, in that barren desert, upwards of forty days, a distance of nearly five
hundred miles, and of caravans for transporting these provisions the whole distance from Alexandria, and also the unavoidable expenditures in presents to chiefs, and payments to troops, in order to gain the one and avail ourselves of the services of the other.
May 1st.
The situation in which it is known Hamet Bashaw was found in Upper Egypt, must of itself suggest the idea, that he must be destitute of all means of moving a military expedition, except the attachment of his subjects. The possession of this province does not materially alter that situation. The general failure of the harvest, which the whole coast of Barbary experienced last season, together with the extraordinary tributes which Jussuff Bashaw has exacted to support the war, has rendered not only this, but every other part of Tripoli poor and oppressed, wholly destitute of contributing any thing very considerable to either of the rival brothers. This is a circumstance favorable to our measures, if we will go to the expense of profiting of it. No chief, whatever may be the attachment of his followers, can long support military operations without the means of subsisting and paying his troops. The observation is peculiarly applicable to the temper and circumstances of the Arabs of this country, who, in fact, form its real strength; who are poor, yet avaricious, and who being accustomed to despotism, are generally indifferent about the name, or person, of their despot, provided he imposes no new burthens. Stronger proof of this cannot be brought, than the difficulty Jussuff Bashaw's camp has found in recruiting in its progress from Tripoli. It left there long since with about two hundred men.
I have, this morning, intercepted six letters from that camp, dated only four days since, signed by the commander in chief, the governor of Bengazi, and aid de camp, addressed to the governor of Derne, and to several chiefs or sheiks, encouraging them to hope and persevere, and stating that their delay has only been occasioned by expectations of receiving reinforcements from the Arab tribes. They have increased their number only three hundred, though they have passed through that part of the country nearest, and most nearly attached to the enemy. Hamet Bashaw brought two thousand Arabs into the field on the 27th. This serves to show the weight of money with these people, and as a pretty good criterion of the balance of influence between the two bashaws. With the aids contemplated by government to have been furnished Hamet Bashaw, when in the position he now holds, I have no doubt but he may proceed to the walls of Tripoli. But while I offer this opinion, I cannot conceal my apprehensions, grounded on experience, that when arrived there, he could effect little, without more military talents and armures, than exists either in himself or the hordes of Arabs who attach themselves to him. They are exactly what Volney describes of the camps of the Egyptian beys, rather a rabble than an army; and in our affair have they held safe positions to catch fugitives, until the doors of the enemy were opened for plunder, when they became at once brave and impetuous. If, therefore, the co-operation is to be pursued with him, and its direction is to be confided to me, it must be on conviction that detachments of regulars may be occasionally debarked from the squadron, or procured elsewhere, to aid and give effect to such operations as require energy. With the supplies asked for, provisions for our Christians, and with the firm front of one regular regiment, I believe it would not be presuming too far, to engage, in conjunction with the squadron, to force the enemy to take refuge in a sanctuary. But I confess, sir, there is one discouraging circumstance resulting from the declared views in affording auxiliaries to Hamet Bashaw. These aids are to be withdrawn at any period, when the enemy shall propose terms of peace which may be accepted by the agent of government on the spot. If Hamet Bashaw is to be used solely as an instrument to the attainment of an object exclusively to the advantage of the United States, without any consideration to his future existence, or well being, I cannot persuade myself, that any bond of patriotism dictates to me, the duty of having a chief agency, nor indeed any, in so extraordinary a sacrifice. Certainly the enemy will propose terms of peace with us, the moment he entertains serious apprehensions from his brother. This may happen at any stage of the war most likely to rid him of so dangerous a rival, and not only Hamet Bashaw, but every one acting with him, must inevitably fall victims to our economy. If we proceed no farther, it would seem incumbent on the honor of government, in the event of peace, at least, to place Hamet Bashaw in a situation as eligible as that from which he has been drawn, out of the power of an incensed and vindictive enemy. Probably Jussuff Bashaw would agree to establish him in the government of this province and Bengazi, and to restore to him his family. He may perhaps be made satisfied with such an accommo-

action, and the United States experience from it many of the advantages calculated to result from carrying the original plan into execution, and consistently with both our honor and interest. At all events, I am deeply impressed with the opinion, that the post we have secured here should not be abandoned, nor terms of peace precipitately embraced; indeed it were to be wished that the effect of the success of a co-operation might be tried. It would very probably be a death blow to the Barbary system. Any accommodation savoring of relaxness would as probably be death to the navy, and a wound to the national honor. It is determined either to proceed or hold a position here, further supplies of cash and provisions must immediately be sent to the coast.
From reasons which will suggest themselves from preceding observations, it would not be good policy in Hamet Bashaw to levy contributions during the contest with his brother, lest it should alienate his friends. On the contrary, he ought to be enabled to move with a liberal hand. Cash will do much with the inhabitants of this country: even those whom it will not engage to fight, will by it be engaged not to fight; with it we can pass generally. But if here and there we find a walled town or a garrison impervious to its influence, cannon balls and bayonets come in as irresistible agents. The convention I have entered into with Hamet Bashaw may be useful in case he succeeds in getting possession of his government, otherwise it can do no mischief, even if ratified, as will appear by the precaution in the second article.
Extract of a letter from commodore Samuel Barron to Tobias Lear, esq. dated Malta, 18th May, 1805.
The recent dispatches from Mr. Eaton have been communicated to you. From their tenor, and the knowledge I have within a short time obtained of certain features in the character of Sidi Hamet bashaw, I must candidly own that I have no longer the same expectations which I once entertained of the success of the co-operation with him. His want of energy and military talents, his total deprivation of means and resources, the great expense already incurred, and the large sum which would be required, according to Mr. Eaton's statement, for pursuing the object; a sum for exceeding both the resources placed at my disposal, and the powers vested in me by my instructions, compel me to relinquish the plan. Indeed, on mature reflection I am of opinion, that if the ex-bashaw, having received this impulse from our strength, and being put into possession of Derne, the province where his interest is supposed to be the strongest, has not in himself sufficient energy, address and courage, and cannot command sufficient means to move on with firm steps towards the usurper's residence, whilst we second his operations by sea, he must be considered no longer a fit subject for our support or co-operation. I am preparing to send provisions to the coast for the subsistence of the crews of the Argus brig & Nautilus schooner, which remain there at Mr. Hamet's request, and by the sloop Hornet which conveys them, I shall send such instructions to that gentleman, and the officers with him, as further reflection and the nature of your determination, on this letter, may dictate. Whatever may be the final result of this co-operation, I cannot reject the belief, that it has had a powerful effect upon the reigning bashaw; and it may be fairly presumed that the gallant conduct of our friends in the affair at Derne, and the capture of that place, will have their influence, and dispose him to moderate his pretensions and to think seriously of peace. The complaining condition of some of the ships of our squadron, is not among the least important consideration of the present moment; three of the frigates are in such a state, as, in my opinion and in that of the commanders, renders them unfit to encounter the severity of another winter's blockade, without undergoing considerable repairs.
These facts and considerations, for the due appreciation of which you, sir, are fitted by your talents and the length and particular line of your experience, seem to point out the present as auspicious beyond any former occasion, and indeed as the very moment for attempting a negotiation; especially, when we combine with these reflections the certainty that our force, respectable as it is, is yet greatly exaggerated at Tripoli, and consider the effect which such a view of the enemy, added to the movements of his brother, must have on the mind of Jussoff bashaw. Strongly persuaded that your conclusions upon these points have anticipated my own, I am induced to state to you my earnest wish that you may deem it expedient to meet the overture lately made through the Spanish consul, by his excellency, so far as to found on it the commencement of a negotiation. I cannot entirely suppress another motive, which I confess weighs painfully on my mind. I trust I feel as becomes an American, and that I know what an American ought to suffer when the interests and honor of his country call on his fortitude. Were I deficient in these respects, or misled by unreflecting compassion, I am well assured that captain Bainbridge and his unfortunate comrades would be first in deprecating this deficiency. But I know the value of such a man as captain Bainbridge, and of his officers, and I am persuaded that I speak the language of our country, when I declare, that as they lost their liberty in her defence and her service, no reasonable and honorable occasion should be neglected which affords a prospect of releasing them from the bondage of a bigoted and unfeeling tyrant.
In communicating these sentiments,
you, sir, will do me the justice to believe, that I discard every idea of any real point of national honor or advantage being sacrificed to the attainment of their emancipation, weighing that honor and advantage by the practice of powerful nations; but I must contend that the liberty and perhaps the lives of so many valuable and estimable Americans ought not to be sacrificed to points of honor, taken in the abstract. Should the event justify my hopes and expectations of your co-operation with me on this interesting subject, and you determine on going to Tripoli, captain Barron, commanding the Essex frigate, who is under sailing orders for the blockade, will be instructed to wait your arrangements and convey you thither.
I beg leave to add my assurances, that in case you determine on this step, sanguine as my expectations will be of the issue, I shall not relax in the smallest degree from hostile preparations, well aware that the best assistant which an able negotiation can have is an energetic display of force and means at the very moment as if peace were despaired of.
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Tobias Lear to commodore Samuel Barron.
Malta, May 19, 1805.
I had the honor last evening to receive your letter of yesterday, on the subject of opening a negotiation with the bashaw of Tripoli. Most sincerely do I lament the long and severe illness you have suffered, and under the effects of which you still labor; and I am fully persuaded that no consideration would lead you to relinquish the command vested in you by the government of our country, but a thorough conviction that your retaining it when unable to perform the duties inseparable from the station, would be injurious to the cause in which we are engaged; and I am also persuaded that when such conviction arises, all personal considerations will yield to your patriotism. I have maturely considered the several points mentioned in your letter, relative to a negotiation with the bashaw of Tripoli; and upon a view of my instructions from the government of the United States on that subject, I conceive it my duty to endeavor to open and bring to a happy issue a negotiation for peace, consistent with the tenor of these instructions, whenever the commander of our naval force in this sea, shall judge that the occasion is proper and favorable; as it is presumed that the bashaw will be impressed by the aspect of operations of that force, and as this is in your opinion a proper occasion, I shall hold myself in readiness to proceed in a few days on that business, with captain Barron, in the United States frigate Essex, which you are so good as to say will wait my arrangements.
I presume, as captain Rodgers, who is your second in command, and who will of course take the command of the squadron, if your health, as you apprehend, should compel you to relinquish it, is now off Tripoli, and may be possessed of some information relative to our affairs with that regency, which has not reached you, that he will be fully advised of the motives which have induced this measure, and instructed to give it all the facility which his judgment may suggest.
Although I cannot, sir, agree with you in opinion, that any impression favorable to us has been made on the mind of the bashaw from our co-operation with his brother thus far, excepting what may arise from the undaunted bravery and perseverance of the force of our countrymen at Derne, which will be to him a further proof of what we can do alone against him; yet I am of opinion that as he has discovered a disposition to open a negotiation, we should embrace it, to see if such terms can be made as are admissible on our part, and to release our unfortunate countrymen out of his power, whose fate ought not to depend on small punctilios.
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Commodore Barron to Captain Hull, of the Argus.
Malta, May 19, 1805.
Your several communications were received by the Hornet, which did not arrive here until the 15th, having met with head winds and heavy gales.
Your various information is under my particular attention. The state of my health and my anxiety to dispatch the sloop without loss of time, does not allow me to enter in a lengthy observation. Nor is it indeed necessary. The letter I have written to Mr. Eaton, by this conveyance and which he will communicate to you, will, no doubt, determine him and the officers to leave the coast, as a measure rendered necessary by existing circumstances, and especially by the intention of the consular general to open a negotiation with Jussoff, reigning bashaw of Tripoli. You will, therefore, as soon as the requisite arrangements are made, return with the vessels under your command to Syracuse, to which place it is contemplated to transfer head quarters, in the course of a few days. Lieut. Evans is instructed to deliver the stores which have been laden in the sloop, to you, to be distributed according to your discretion. You will understand those stores are intended for the use of the crews of the United States vessels, and the christians under the command of Mr. Eaton.
Nothing material has occurred in our affairs since your departure. Mr. Evans will be able to inform you of every thing worthy of notice. I have likewise sent with Mr. Evans, 2,000 dollars, (Spanish) in specie, which will serve to extinguish any individual engagements that
you or Mr. Eaton may have contracted at Derne.
I look anxiously for further intelligence from Derne.
Commodore Barron to William Eaton, esq.
Malta, May 19, 1805.
Sir,
By the Hornet sloop, which arrived in this harbor on the 16th inst. (having had a tedious passage) I had the honor of receiving your dispatches of 29th ult. and 1st inst. announcing the capture of Derne, after a contest, in which permit me to observe, that your conduct and that of your companions in arms, will not discredit the character which our countrymen have established among the nations of Barbary. I have perused with deferred attention the arguments and reasons adduced in your letter of the 1st. on the subject of pursuing the co-operation with Sidi Hamet Bashaw. Being myself too weak for the exertion of letter writing, and my secretary writing with difficulty, owing to an inflammation in his eyes, it is impossible for me to enter into a lengthy reply nor does it indeed appear necessary. The business is now arrived at that point, where, if the ex-bashaw, after being put in possession of Derne, his former government, and the district in which his interest is most powerful, has not in himself energy and talent, and is so destitute of means and resources, as is not to be able to move on with successful progress, seconded by our naval force acting on the coast, he must be held as unworthy of further support, and the co-operation as a measure too expensive and burthensome, and too little pregnant with hope or advantage, to justify its further prosecution; for whatever, sir, may have been once the intentions of government on this subject, and whatever your ideas, touching those intentions, I feel that I have already gone to the full extent of my authority. The instructions from the navy department on this particular point, with which you are not unacquainted, fall short of that unlimited direction and power of application as relates to funds, insisted on in your letter, and are totally silent in regard to the quantity and description of supplies and stores, which you mention to have been in the contemplation of government to furnish to the bashaw; hence you will be sensible, that without taking a latitude that would involve me in a sum of responsibility, which it were the extreme of folly and rashness to encounter, I cannot proceed further. Independent of this consideration, it may not be improper to state, that I have not at my disposal funds sufficient to meet the large sums, which, according to your calculation, would be required to pursue the plan with effect. With respect to any engagement with Sidi Hamet, I cannot consider them as binding or definite. We have, by our resources and your valor and enterprise, placed him at the post from which he was driven, when first he solicited the aid and support of our arms, and in the "most valuable province of Tripoli" in performing which, we have, I conceive, fulfilled every pledge, and that he can neither charge us with bad faith in our engagements, or with injustice to himself. His want of those qualities so essential in the character of a commander, and especially to a prince contending for his throne, is a serious obstacle to the advancement of his cause, not to be surmounted even by the existence and manly exertion of them, in those about his person. But it is what we had no reason to anticipate, and still less to suppose, that when master of the finest province in his kingdom, where his influence is greatest and his adherents most numerous, his situation would not be materially altered, and himself as destitute of means to carry on the contest, as when he was brought from his exile in Egypt. In short, sir, the matter reduces itself to this: we are willing and ready to support the bashaw, by a union of operations on the coast, so long as the war with Tripoli continues; but you will state explicitly to his excellency, that our supplies of money, arms and provisions, are at an end, and that he must now depend on his own resources and exertions. This determination will suggest to you and your comrades that line of conduct most prudent to be adopted in the present posture of affairs. I have lost no time in dispatching the Hornet with a supply of provisions, for the crews of the Argus and Nautilus, and the christians under your command, and I hope she will arrive in time to prevent your suffering from want.
I have now to acquaint you with an occurrence in our affairs, interesting in itself, and momentous as relates to your situation. In consequence of recent advices from Tripoli, I have thought it my duty to state to the consular general, col. Lear (now at this place) my candid opinion that the present is a moment highly favorable to treat for peace, and a communication has this moment been handed me from that gentleman, expressing his determination to meet the overture lately made by the reigning bashaw, so far as to found on it the commencement of a negotiation, and to proceed to Tripoli in the Essex frigate, in the course of this week. From a variety of converging circumstances, the present appears to be a period propitious to such a step, and I cannot help indulging sanguine hopes that a very short time will restore capt. Bainbridge and his unfortunate companions to freedom and their country. It would be useless to me to say any thing on the effect which this measure must needs have on
your situation and determinations; it is a measure which was anticipated in my letter to you by capt. Hull, and as such, the intelligence of it will not, I presume, reach you unprepared. The interests of Sidi Hamet will not be overlooked. It is with col. Lear's express sanction that I state to you his intention to endeavor at stipulating some conditions for the unfortunate exile, provided this can be done without any considerable sacrifice of national advantage on our part, and without giving up points that are essential.
I have sent by lieut. Evans 2000 Spanish dollars, which he is directed to deliver to you or capt. Hull. This sum will serve to extinguish any little engagements you may have contracted at Derne.
I am extremely anxious for further intelligence from you, and remain,
With much respect, &c.
(Signed,)
S. BARRON.
Extract of a letter from Robert Denison, secretary to the commander of the Mediterranean squadron, to the secretary of the navy, dated
Malta, 22d May, 1805.
It appears, by a variety of letters which have been received, that the bashaw is seriously disposed and earnestly desirous for peace with the U. S. and what confirms this idea beyond all doubt is the receipt by col. Lear, of a letter, written at the express solicitation of the bey, by the Spanish consul, with overtures for opening a negotiation, and accompanying a teschera or passport, under the bey's seal, guaranteeing the inviolability of any person or persons sent to Tripoli to treat of peace. These direct evidences of a pacific disposition in the bashaw were a few days ago prefaced by a communication to commodore Barron from Mr. Nissen the Danish consul, written at the desire of the minister, Sidi Mahomet Doghies, expressing the minister's sincere and earnest wish for the re-establishment of peace, and recommending that a person should be sent over immediately to commence a negotiation. In consequence of these repeated and unequivocal manifestations of a disposition, on the part of the enemy, to accommodate differences, the commander in chief thought it his duty officially to communicate to the consul general his opinion that the present moment is favorable for opening a negotiation, and the latter having expressed his coincidence therewith, the measure has been agreed upon, and col. Lear is making arrangements to proceed, on board the Essex frigate, to the coast of Tripoli, in the course of 2 or 3 days. Commodore Barron entertains the most sanguine hopes of the happy issue of this measure, and anticipates, with not less confidence than pleasure, the speedy emancipation of capt. Bainbridge and his suffering companions. I think it is not hazarding too much to say there is scarcely a doubt but the business will be honorably and satisfactorily terminated in less than a fortnight.
Article 3d of the preliminary articles of a treaty of peace to be entered into between the President and citizens of the United States of America, on one part, and the bashaw, bey and subjects of Tripoli, in Barbary, on the other part.
Upon the conclusion of a peace, as aforesaid, between the United States and the regency of Tripoli, all the forces of the United States which have been, and may be, in hostility against the bashaw of Tripoli, in the province of Derne, or elsewhere, within the dominions of the said bashaw, shall be withdrawn therefrom, and no supplies shall be given by, or in behalf of the said United States, during the continuance of the peace aforesaid, to any of the subjects of the said bashaw, who may be in hostility against him, in any part of his dominions; and the Americans will use all means in their power to persuade the brother of the said bashaw, who is co-operating with them at Derne, &c. to withdraw from the territory of the said bashaw of Tripoli; but they will not use any force or improper means to effect that object; and in case he should withdraw himself as aforesaid, the bashaw engages to deliver up to him his wife and children, now in his power.
(SIGNED)
Tobias Lear, Commissioner in behalf of the United States for negotiating a peace with his excellency the bashaw of Tripoli.
(To be continued.)
MESSAGE.
From the President of the United States, respecting the violation of neutral rights; the depredations on the colonial trade, and impressments of American seamen.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States.
In my message to both Houses of Congress, at the opening of their present session, I submitted to their attention, among other subjects, the oppression of our commerce and navigation by the irregular practices of armed vessels, public and private, and by the introduction of new principles, derogatory of the rights of neutrals, and unacknowledged by the usage of nations.
The memorials of several bodies of merchants of the United States are now communicated, and will develop these principles and practices, which are producing the most ruinous effects on our lawful commerce and navigation.
The right of a neutral to carry on commercial intercourse with every part of the dominions of a belligerent, permitted by the laws of the country (with the exception of blockaded ports, and contraband of war) was believed to have
been decided between Great Britain & the United States, by the sentence of their commissioners, mutually appointed to decide on that & other questions of difference between the two nations; and by the actual payment of the damages awarded by them against Great Britain, for the infractions of that right. When, therefore, it was perceived that the same principle was revived, with others more novel, and extending the injury, instructions were given to the minister plenipotentiary of the United States at the court of London, and remonstrances duly made by him, on this subject, as will appear by documents transmitted herewith. These were followed by a partial and temporary suspension only, without any disavowal of the principle. He has, therefore, been instructed to urge this subject anew, to bring it more fully to the bar of reason, and to insist on rights too evident, and too important to be surrendered. In the mean time, the evil is proceeding under adjudications founded on the principle which is denied. Under these circumstances the subject presents itself for the consideration of congress.
On the impression of our seamen, our remonstrances have never been permitted. A hope existed at one moment, of an arrangement which might have been submitted to, but it soon passed away, and the practice though relaxed at times in the distant seas, has been constantly pursued in those in our neighborhood. The grounds on which the reclamations on this subject have been urged, will appear in an extract from instructions to our minister at London, now communicated.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Jan. 17, 1806.
DOCUMENTS.
Extract of a letter from the secretary of state to James Munroe, Esq. dated
Department of State, April 12, 1805.
The papers herewith inclosed explain particularly the case of the brig Aurora.
The sum of the case is, that whilst Spain was at war with Great Britain, this vessel, owned by a citizen of the United States, brought a cargo of Spanish produce, purchased at the Havana, from that place to Charleston, where the cargo was landed, except an insignificant portion of it, and the duties paid, or secured, according to law, in like manner as they are required to be paid, or secured, on a like cargo, from whatever port, meant for home consumption, that the cargo remained on board about three weeks, when it was reshipped for Barcelona, in old Spain, and the duties drawn back, with a deduction of three and a half per cent, as is permitted to imported articles in all cases, at any time within one year, under certain regulations, which were pursued in this case; that the vessel was taken on her voyage by a British cruiser, and sent for trial to Newfoundland, where the cargo was condemned by the court of vice admiralty; and that the cause was carried thence, by appeal, to Great Britain, where it was apprehended that the sentence below would not be reversed.
The ground of this sentence was, and that of its confirmation, if such be the result, must be, that the trade in which the vessel was engaged was unlawful, and this unlawfulness must rest, first, on the general principle assumed by Great Britain, that a trade from a colony to its parent country, being a trade not permitted to other nations in time of peace, cannot be made lawful to them in time of war; secondly, on the allegation that the continuity of the voyage from the Havana to Barcelona was not broken by landing the cargo in the United States, paying the duties thereon, and thus fulfilling the legal pre-requisites to a home consumption; and, therefore, that the cargo was subject to condemnation even under the British regulation of January, 1798, which so far relaxes the general principle as to allow a direct trade between a belligerent colony, and a neutral country carrying on such a trade.
With respect to the general principle which disallows to neutral nations in time of war, a trade not allowed to them in time of peace, it may be observed.
First, That the principle is of modern date; that it is maintained, as is believed, by no other nation but Great Britain; and that it was assumed by her under the auspices of a maritime ascendancy, which rendered such a principle subservient to her particular interest. The history of her regulations on this subject, shews that they have been constantly modified under the influence of that consideration. The course of these modifications will be seen in an appendix to the fourth volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports.
Secondly, That the principle is manifestly contrary to the general interest of commercial nations, as well as to the law of nations settled by the most approved authorities, which recognises no restraints on the trade of nations not at war, with nations at war, other than that it shall be impartial between the latter, that it shall not extend to certain military articles, nor to the transportation of persons in military service, nor to places actually blockaded or besieged.
Thirdly, That the principle is the more contrary to reason and to right, inasmuch as the admission of neutrals into a colonial trade shut against them in times of peace, may, and often does, result from considerations which open to neutrals direct channels of trade with the parent state, shut to them in times of peace, the legality of which latter relaxation is not known to have been contested; and inasmuch as a commerce may be, and frequently is opened in time of war, between a colony and other countries, from considerations

which are not incident to the war, and which would produce the same effect in time of peace; such, for example, as a failure or diminution of the ordinary sources of necessary supplies, or new taxes in the course of profitable interchanges.
Fourthly, That it is not only contrary to the principles and practice of other nations, but to the practice of Great Britain herself. It is well known to be her invariable practice in time of war, by relaxations in her navigation laws, to admit neutrals to trade in channels forbidden to them in times of peace; and particularly to open her colonial trade both to neutral vessels and supplies, to which it is shut in times of peace; and that one at least of her objects, in these relaxations, is to give to her trade an immunity from capture, to which in her own hands it would be subjected by the war.
Fifthly, The practice which has prevailed in the British dominions, sanctioned by orders of council and an act of parliament, [59 G. 3. c. 98.] authorizing British subjects to affect trade with the enemy, still further diminishes the force of her pretensions for depriving us of the colonial trade. Thus we see in Robinson's admiralty reports passim, that during the last war, a licensed commercial intercourse prevailed between Great Britain and her enemies, France, Spain and Holland, because of the articles necessary for her manufactures and agriculture; notwithstanding the effect it had in opening a vent to the surplus productions of the others. In this manner she assumes to suspend the war itself as to particular objects of trade beneficial to herself; whilst she denies the right of the other belligerents to suspend their accustomed commercial restrictions in favor of neutrals. But the injustice and inconsistency of her attempt to press a strict rule on neutrals, is more forcibly displayed by the nature of the trade which is openly carried on between the colonies of Great Britain and Spain in the West Indies. The mode of it is detailed in the enclosed copy of a letter from
wherein it will be seen that American vessels and cargoes, after being condemned in British courts under pretence of illicit commerce, are sent on British account, to the enemies of Great Britain, if not to the very port of the destination interrupted when they were American property. What respect can be claimed from others to a doctrine not only of so recent an origin, and enforced with so little uniformity, but which is so conspicuously disregarded in practice by the nation itself, which stands alone in contending for it?
Sixthly, It is particularly worthy of attention that the board of commissioners jointly constituted by the British and American governments under the seventh article of the treaty of 1794, by revising condemnations of the British courts founded on the British instructions of November, 1793, condemned the principle, that a trade forbidden to neutrals in time of peace, could not be opened to them in time of war; on which precise principle these instructions were founded. And as the reversal could be justified by no other authority than the law of nations, by which they were guided, the law of nations, according to that joint tribunal, condemns the principle here combated. Whether the British commissioners concurred in these reversals does not appear; but whether they did or did not, the decision was equally binding; and affords a precedent which could not be disregarded by a like succeeding tribunal, and ought not to be without great weight with both nations, in like questions recurring between them.
On these grounds the U. S. may justly regard the British captures and condemnations of neutral trade with colonies of the enemies of Great Britain as violations of right; and if reason, consistency, or that sound policy which cannot be at variance with either, be allowed the weight which they ought to have, the British government will feel sufficient motives to repair the wrongs done in such cases by its cruisers and courts.
But, apart from this general view of the subject, a refusal to indemnify the sufferers, in the particular case of the Aurora, is destitute of every pretext; because, in the second place, the continuity of her voyage was clearly and palpably broken, and the trade converted into a new character.
It has been already noted that the British regulation of 1798, admits a direct trade in time of war between a belligerent colony and a neutral country carrying on the trade; and admits consequently the legality of the importation by the Aurora from the Havana to Charleston. Nor has it ever been pretended that a neutral nation has not a right to re-export to any belligerent country whatever foreign productions, not contraband of war, which may have been duly incorporated and naturalized, as part of the commercial stock of the country re-exporting it.
The question then to be decided under the British regulation itself, is, whether in landing the cargo, paying the duties, and thus as effectually qualifying the articles for the legal consumption of the country, as if they had been its native productions, they were not at the same time equally qualified with native productions for exportation to a foreign market. That such ought to be the decision results irresistibly from the following considerations.
1. From the respect which is due to the internal regulations of every country, where they cannot be charged with a temporizing partiality towards particular belligerent parties or with fraudulent views towards all of them. The regulations of the U. S. on this subject, must be free from every possible imputation; being not only fair in their ap-
pearance, but just in their principles, and having continued the same during the periods of war, as they were in those of peace. It may be added that they probably correspond, in every essential feature relating to re-exportations, with the laws of other commercial countries, and particularly with those of Great Britain. The annexed outline of them, by the Secretary of the Treasury, will at once explain their character, and shew that, in the case of the Aurora, every legal requisite was duly complied with.
2. From the impossibility of substituting any other admissible criterion, than that of landing the articles, and otherwise qualifying them for the use of the country. If this regular and customary proceeding, be not a barrier against further enquiries, where, it may be asked, are the enquiries to stop? By what evidence are particular articles to be identified on the high seas, or before a foreign tribunal? If identified, how is it to be ascertained whether they were imported with a view to the market at home, or to a foreign market, or as ought always to be presumed, to the one or the other as it should happen to invite? Or if to a foreign market, whether to one forbidden or permitted by the British regulations? For it is to be recollected that among the modifications which her policy has given to the general principle asserted by her, a direct trade is permitted to a neutral carrier from a belligerent colony, to her ports, as well as to those of her own country. If, again, the landing of the goods, and the payment of the duties be not sufficient to break the continuity of the voyage, what, it may be asked, is the degree of internal change or alienation which will have that effect? May not a claim be set up to trace the articles from hand to hand, from ship to ship, in the same port, and even from one port to another port, as long as they remain in the country? In a word, in departing from the simple criterion provided by the country itself, for its own legitimate and permanent objects, it is obvious that besides the defalcations which might be committed on our carrying trade, pretexts will be given to cruisers for endless vexations on our commerce at large, and that a latitude and delays will accrue in the distant proceedings of admiralty courts, still more ruinous and intolerable.
3. From the decision in the British high court of admiralty itself, given in the case of the Polly, Lasky, master, by a judge deservedly celebrated for a profound judgment, which cannot be suspected of leaning towards doctrines unjust or injurious to the rights of his own country. On that occasion he expressly declares; "It is not my business to say what is universally the test of a bona fide importation: it is argued that it would be sufficient that the duties should be paid, and that the cargo should be landed. If these criteria are not to be resorted to, I should be at a loss to know what should be the test; and I am strongly disposed to hold, that it would be sufficient, that the goods should be landed and the duties paid." 2 Rob. Rep. p. 368-9.
The president has thought it proper that you should be furnished with such a view of the subject as is here sketched; that you may make the use of it best suited to the occasion. If the trial of the Aurora should not be over it is questionable whether the government will interfere with its courts. Should the trial be over and the sentence of the vice-admiralty court at St. Johns have been confirmed, you are to lose no time in presenting to the British government a representation corresponding with the scope of these observations; and in urging that redress in the case, which is equally due to private justice, to the reasonable expectations of the United States, and to that confidence and harmony, which ought to be cherished between the two nations.
Foreign Intelligence.
DOVER, Nov. 24.
"Never was expectation more alive to success; never were arrangements better calculated to ensure it, than in our squadron on Thursday last; that evening being destined for the grand attack. A finer day for preparation could not have shone; the sea was smooth as glass: the wind in the very quarter that was most to be desired, blowing a gentle breeze from E. N. E. At noon the gun brig and rocket launches in tow, flood to the northward, and anchored abreast of Ambleteuse, just at shell range, it having been determined that they should run down along the enemy's line, lying in the road, at night fall, with the last of the ebb. By half past four P. M. every thing was completely arranged on board the gun brig and rocket launches, under the immediate inspection of Mr. Congreve, who is the inventor of this new system of bombardment, as it may fairly be called. Upwards of a thousand shell and carcase rockets were fixed in the frames from which they were to be fired in volleys—the shell rockets, at a low angle intended to be poured into the French brig at anchor; the carcase rockets, each carrying as much carcase composition as is fired in one round by an eight inch mortar at 5 of elevation, were to be reserved for throwing into the basin. The trains were laid that were destined to pour them by hundreds in a volley on the devoted vessels of the enemy. About eight o'clock the admiral went over the side of the Antelope, to move his flag on board the Diligence floop of war, in which vessel, as she draws but little water, and is armed with ten 24 pounders on a fide, the gallant Sir Syd-
ney meant to lead the attack in person. Never was more ardor and enthusiasm displayed than at that moment by all ranks. More than a hundred armed boats followed the admiral to the Diligence, cheering him with reiterated demonstrations of their ardor for the contest; which though every one felt must have been successful, yet every one knew must be dearly purchased; seeing that the enemy were fully aware of our meditating the attack for that night, and had been heating his furnaces for red hot shot, not only from one end of the bay to the other, but even on board every one of the gun brigs.
"The evening was still, every thing that could have been wished, and a little after eight the signal was made for the bomb ships to open in the bay as the prelude to the attack; the effect was truly sublime, and every heart now beat with accumulated hope. The admiral's flag was now flying on board the Diligence, the signal was made for the gun brigs to lead in, and they were actually under weigh, headed by the admiral himself. All was yet well; but scarcely had the line got under way, scarcely was the first volley of rockets discharged, when on a sudden the wind shifted round to the north west, and in an instant blew a gale. Every one who has been in Boulogne bay knows what must have been the immediate consequence: from the smooth surface, the most agitated surf came tumbling in upon us. The largest vessels of the squadron were in imminent danger of going ashore, and the smaller ones were rolling gun wale to. Victory was in a moment snatched from our grasp. The admiral was most reluctantly compelled to annul the signals of attack—the bombardment ceased—such of our ships as were under weigh were with difficulty towed off the shore, many that were not, were compelled to slip their cables. The confusion became general—false fires were burning in all directions—the armed boats were hurrying back to the vessels, many of them constrained to take shelter in the first ship they could make. In a shift of wind so unexpected and so violent, it is not difficult to conceive the damage that has been sustained in the smaller craft, and in the apparatus belonging to them. What the extent of it is, we are yet ignorant, as the gale increasing in the night, and blowing hard all day yesterday, the squadron is yet dispersed. Three of the launches, however, are known to have gone down, without the loss of any lives. It is but too much to be feared, that so much damage has been received, that the operation cannot be renewed on the same scale this year. One good effect, however, has resulted: that every man in the squadron, and every one of the enemy too, it is believed, who witnessed the commencement of the attack, is satisfied that the destruction of Boulogne may yet be accomplished, when the elements are not against us."
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20.
Mr. Glin laid before the House sundry resolutions relative to the amendment to the constitution of the United States proposed by the state of North Carolina for prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. These resolutions direct the Senators and request the representatives of Vermont to aid the proposition and adoption of such amendment to the constitution, as shall tend effectually to prohibit the further importation of slaves.
Ordered that lie on the table.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petition of Elizabeth Peckham. The report details the circumstances of the case, and concludes with a resolution that the petitioner have leave to withdraw her petition, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Southard presented a petition from sundry hatters in Somerset county, in New-Jersey, relative to the sale of furs received from the Indian factories, of a similar tenor with other petitions presented, which was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Stanton offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the House a general return of all and singular the warlike stores, the property of the U. S. within the same, comprehending ordnance for garrison and for floating batteries, of iron and brass from a 42 pounder to canister, grape, &c. with carriages, and implement, describing the condition of the same, whether fit or unfit for service, noting the place of deposit, and under whose direction; mortars, howitzers, beds and travelling carriages of different calibres from nine to two pounders, with crinkees, boxes, timbrils, ammunition waggons, with harness, noting where situated or deposited, shot, shells, grape and canister attached to the different calibres, as above, ammunition and composition of powder in magazines, arsenals, and gun houses.
Ordered, that the resolution lie on the table.
Mr. Conrad presented a petition from sundry hatters of Reading, in Pennsylvania, of a similar tenor with sundry o-
ther petitions from hatters, which was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on a bill making an additional appropriation to supply the deficiency, in the appropriation for the naval service during the year 1805.
The chairman having read over the bill, Mr. Nicholson moved to fill the blank with the sum of 350,000 dollars, remarking that this sum, added to that already appropriated, amounted to 600,000 dollars, which constituted the entire deficiency for the last year.
This motion was agreed to without debate—Ayes 78.
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill with the above amendment, which the House immediately took into consideration, and agreed to, and ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading this day.
Mr. Jackson, after a few preliminary remarks, offered the following resolution, which was agreed to.
Resolved, That the committee on the public lands be instructed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law for the legal adjudication of claims set up by persons in virtue of purchases or transfers from the U. States previous to the emanation of grants under their authority.
On motion of Mr. J. C. Smith, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill for the relief of the governor, secretary and judges of the late territory of the U. S. north west of the Ohio.
The committee having considered the bill, reported their agreement to the same without amendment, after a few explanatory remarks from Mr. Jackson and Mr. J. C. Smith.
The House concurred in their report, and ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Leib called for the order of the day on the bill to extend the time for taking the oath, and giving bond in cases of drawback, and for other purposes.
Mr. Sloan called for the order of the day on a resolution offered by him, for imposing a tax on slaves imported into the U. States.
On taking the question 67 members rose in favor of taking up the first order. Whereupon the House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. GREGG in the chair, on the said bill, the provisions of which are stated in the proceedings of a previous day.
After considerable discussion the committee rose, and the bill was recommitted to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
An engrossed bill, making an additional appropriation to supply the deficiency in the appropriation for the naval service during the year 1805, was read a third time and passed.
On motion of Mr. Gregg, the House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. J. C. SMITH in the chair—on a bill to extend the powers of the surveyor general to the territory of Louisiana, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gregg stated that the object of this bill was to place the people of Louisiana with regard to the public lands on the same footing with the people of the territories of Indiana and Orleans, which object had not been attended to in the acts of Congress recently passed on the subject.
Mr. Gregg moved several amendments, which were agreed to, accommodating the verbal language of the bill to that made use of in the other land laws.
On motion of Mr. Parke, a new section was introduced, allowing claimants of land either under the French or Spanish governments, or derived from actual settlements, or from other sources, until the first day of June, to give evidence of their claims and have the same recorded, and declaring all other claims null and void forever.
Mr. Gregg moved so to amend the bill as to allow a salary of 400 dollars to the principal surveyor, in consideration of his being obliged to keep an office, and being thereby disabled from executing many surveys himself.
Motion lost—Ayes 26.
Some other subordinate amendments were made, when the committee rose, and reported their agreement to the bill with sundry amendments.
The House immediately considered the report, and concurred in all the amendments, except that for introducing a new section, offered by Mr. Parke, to which they disagreed, only ten members rising in favor of it.
Mr. Gregg renewed his amendment for allowing a salary of 400 dollars to the principal surveyor, which was disagreed to—Ayes 42—Noes 43.
Ordered, That the bill be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Sloan renewed his call for the order of the day on the resolution offered by him, imposing a tax of ten per cent. on every slave imported into the U. States.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved that the committee of the whole should be discharged for the purpose of committing the resolution to the committee of Ways and Means.
The question was first taken on Mr. Sloan's motion—Ayes 49—Noes 32.
When the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. DAWSON in the chair—on the said resolution.
Mr. Sloan spoke in favor of the resolution.
Mr. Dana moved to amend it by substituting persons in the room of slaves.
This amendment was supported by Mr. Clark. Mr. Marion spoke against, and Mr. Southard in favor of the resolution. Messrs. Dana and Alston advocated the amendment—Messrs. Smilie
and Fisk supported the resolution and opposed the amendment.
When the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
TUESDAY, JAN. 21.
[We defer the detail of this day's proceedings to make room for the interesting Executive communications that occupy our preceding columns.]
The committee charged with that subject, made a report in favor of a bridge over the Potomac, which was made the order of the day for Thursday next.
The House again went into committee of the whole on Mr. Sloan's resolution for imposing a tax of ten dollars upon every slave imported into the United States.
Mr. CLARKE spoke in favor of the amendment offered by Mr. Dana. Mr. Sloan opposed it. Mr. Dana replied. Mr. Alston advocated the amendment. Mr. Macon spoke against the resolution. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Southard spoke in favor of the resolution.
When the question was taken on Mr. Dana's amendment, and passed in the negative—Ayes 32.
Mr. Early and Mr. Bedinger then spoke against the resolution, and Mr. Broom and Mr. Sloan in favor of it: when the committee rose about 4 o'clock without having taken the question, and obtained leave to sit again.
On the 4th inst. the bill for withdrawing the funds from Washington and Saint John's College passed the Senate of Maryland. The yeas and nays were as follows:
Affirmative—Messrs. Brown, T. Johnson, M. Culloch, Parridge, Ringgold, Shriver, Thomas, Whitley, Williams—9.
Negative—Messrs. Harwood, president, Christie, Duckett, Hayward, Houston, J. Johnson—6.
DESERTED.
FROM on board the United States Frigate United States, the following seamen, viz.
ON the night of Tuesday the 14th instant, James Mihan, a man about 5 feet 7 and 1-2 inches high, fresh complexion, stout made, dark blue eyes and dark hair. On Monday the 20th inst. William Coles, a man about 5 feet 11 inches high, straight made, black eyes black hair and thin visage. Whoever secures said deserters and delive them to me at the Navy Yard, Washington, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward for each, and reasonable charges paid by
JOHN CASSIN. Washington Navy Yard, } Jan. 22d, 1806. }
ELISHA RIGGS,
Has just received by the ship Birmingham from Liverpool, via Baltimore, and other late arrivals, an additional assortment of Seasonable Goods, among them are many fancy articles, all of which will be sold very low viz Ladies Pelisses, fancy ribbons, lace flounces, extra white kid gloves, rich embroidered silk hosiery, Lila kelsey bonnets, figured crapes, ostrich feathers, black laces shawls and veils, white and colored cambric muffs, rich damask and green cloth, table cloths, London hats. Also,
A quantity of seine twine, faldlery, and hatters trimmings, and a few bales rose blankets. George Town, J n 22 wgt
FOR SALE
At the Office of the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER AND AT RAPINE'S BOOK STORE.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
An Examination
OF THE BRITISH DOCTRINE, WHICH SUBJECTS TO CAPTURE A
NEUTRAL TRADE,
NOT OPEN IN TIME OF PEACE. January 17.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 25—tf
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
FALL & WINTER GOODS
JOHN COX
HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete.
Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail Lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at.
George town, Oct. 13—Nt & U Gopt

CONFORMALLY to an order issued from the court of Calvert County at September term last, the subscribers will offer at public auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next, if fair, if not the first fair day thereafter, at the late residence of Nathan Smith deceased, at the hour of 12 o'clock,
A Valuable Tract of Land containing Four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Perches. This truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first rate land, the soil being extremely rich, capable of producing wheat, hemp, flax, clover, timothy, indian corn and fine tobacco; the greater part of this beautiful place lies extremely level, and we should do injustice to it, did we neglect to say that few places are equal and none can excel it; the improvements are convenient and in tolerable repair, and as it is presumable those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises previous to the day of sale, it renders a full detail of the improvements unnecessary. This place lies within four miles of Nottingham and about six from Rig Point, has a sufficiency of timber and wood to support it, a tolerable apple orchard, with other fruit trees.
The terms of sale are, that bond and approved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months, with yearly interest on the purchase money unpaid, the title to be subject to the ratification and confirmation of the court, and upon the whole purchase money and interest being paid (and not before) the purchaser or purchasers will receive an indisputable title to the premises so bargained and sold. Possession will be given on the day of sale. This land will be sold altogether or in lots as may appear most conducive to the interest of the representatives.
Joseph Blake, Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun. } Com'rs. Nov. 27-2m
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, single and double milled cassimeres, Bennetts patent cord, woolfleckens and waistcoating, fancy and black silk waistcoats, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, Flushing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complement them in the newest style of fashion.
N B Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington Dec. 12-1f
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro FANNY a very low and tolerable lully woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Chittenden of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been looking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco.
P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MARY SIMMS. Nov. 27-1f
NOTICE, THE Commissioners appointed by virtue of a commission of Bankruptcy issued and awarded on the 19th April 1804 against Washington Bowie, will meet at the Union Tavern on Saturday the 14th day of February next at 10 o'clock A.M. for the purpose of receiving proofs of such claims against the estate of the said Bowie as have not yet been exhibited and proven. They will then also declare a dividend of the assets in hand, from the benefit of which such creditors as shall not then have proved their claims will be excluded. The dividend will be paid on application to the subscriber. WALTER SMITH, surviving assignee of Washington Bowie. George Town, January 1-1f
Prince George County. Pursuant to a decree from the court of chancery, I shall offer for SALE, at PUBLIC AUCTION, in the town of Piscataway, on Monday, the 3rd of February next, ALL the real estate, not heretofore sold, of Thomas Clagett, esq. late of Prince George's county, deceased, to wit: That handsome well improved lot, in the town of Piscataway, 350 acres of rich fertile land part of several different tracts, commodiously adjoining each other, on Piscataway branch, near the tobacco warehouse, and on the navigation of Potomac river; well wooded, and a great proportion of rich meadow; it will be sold in one body, or in lots, as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers of the whole, or of any part, shall give bond, with approved security, to the trustee for the payment of the purchase money, with the interest thereon from the day of sale, in four equal annual installments. On the chancellor's ratifying the sale and on the payment of the purchase money and interest, and not before, a good deed to be given by the trustee to the purchaser or purchasers, and his, her or their heirs, for the land to him, her, or them sold, free, clear, and discharged from all claims of the heirs of the said Thomas Clagett. THOMAS DUCKETT, Trustee. Dec. 23-cp
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25-1f
N. B. — P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place. He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has straight hair, very bald in one of his eyes (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11-1f
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, Mr. WILLIAM DUANE'S Book Store, Pennsylvania Avenue. CURRAN'S speeches 2d edition, with an elegant engraving of Mr. CURRAN lately published in Baltimore. The American NEPOS. Also just published in Baltimore, Smith's Wealth of Nations, 2 vols. Cooper's Life, 2 vols. Topins Periary. A digest of the Revenue Laws U. S. Mackay's Navigation. Sinclair on the Revenue of the British Empire. Life of Sir Wm. Jones. And an extensive and complete assortment of stationery received by late arrivals from Philadelphia. W. D. offers his books and stationery at Philadelphia prices. January 3-1f
FOR SALE.
IN the county of Albemarle Virginia, 971 acres of land lying on both sides of Hardwar river, generally adapted to small grain corn and tobacco with a great abundance of meadow land. About four hundred acres are cleared most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine, healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the court house and several merchant mills and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardwar river is capable of being made navigable into James river from seven miles above this tract for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house, almost new and other convenient houses—at about half a mile from which, there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a central family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 1000 bricks well burnt which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash and the remainder at two equal annual installments. Any person wishing to purchase or view the said land will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. CHARLES WINGFIELD. January 1-6f
LUMBER Wanted Immediately.
PROPOSALS sealed up, post paid & addressed to Robert Underwood, of this city, will be received until the fourth Monday in the present month, stating precisely the lowest terms on which the proposer is willing to contract for supplying the following described lumber, to be delivered at the Tiber creek, in this city, and which is designed for improving the navigation of said creek, so as to admit vessels of least one hundred Tons and upwards to pass up at least 3000 feet from its junction with the Potomac, viz. 4 or 500 Red Cedar or White Oak pilings, from 15 to 18 feet long, capable of squaring 7 inches at the but end, and to designate the price of each kind of timber. Four hundred White Oak Poles, 20 feet long, to square 3 1/2 or 4 inches at the top end. Thirty thousand feet of 2 inch pitch pine plank, from 10 to 12 feet long. Washington city, Dec. 16-1f
FOR SALE.
A well matched pair of CARRIAGE HORSES, rising six years old and will be warranted sound, handsome blood bays upwards of 15 1/2 hands high, stout and active, well broken and true to the draft and quiet in harness—To save trouble, their lowest price is 400 dollars. Apply to Mr. Semmes at the Columbian tavern in George town. January 6-6f
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber is authorized by the administrator to collect all debts due to the estate of John Dunlap late of George Town deceased. All persons indebted are therefore desired to call and settle their accounts, as otherwise suits will be commenced immediately. JOHN MURDOCH, George Town, Dec. 12-1f
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the end of the well and of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27-1f
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 14th June 1805-1f
KING'S HOTEL.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30-1f
One Cent Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 13th inst. an apprentice boy named John M'Dugal about five feet high, slim made, fallow countenance—a taylor by trade, having several years to serve—had on an olive coat. All persons are forewarned harboring, employing or trusting him. Thomas Carpenter. Jan. 17.
Millinery & Fancy articles.
Will be opened on Monday till Friday next, at the House next door to Captain Thompson's China Store, in G. -ge Town. CONSISTING OF Gold, silver, chenille, and silk trimmings of every description—Silk shawls, 10 to 14 Diadems of the newest style, head dresses, lace caps. Silk netting, Ladies great coats, do. spencers. Plain and figured crepe and gauzes. Feathers, ribbons, extra long kid gloves. Gold & silver laced muffin dresses, tuniques & shawls. ALSO—Extra long silk gloves by the dozen. Jan. 20-2f
NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership of Joseph Cossin, & Co. will be dissolved on the 3rd of February next by mutual consent. Those persons having claims against the firm are requested to bring forward their accounts for settlement, and those indebted will please make immediate payment to Joseph Cossin, who is authorised to settle the accounts of said firm. JOSEPH COSSIN, JOSEPH COSTIGAN. January 20 6f
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber at Mount Virzah, M. C. a negro man by the name of BEN, 20 years of age, about 5 feet high, well made, dark complexion, and has bad teeth, he took with him a deep blue broadcloth coat, also a light mixed home spun one with a black cap, black tatin waistcoat, a velvet and mink pair of pantaloons, it is expected he will endeavor to get to New York (under the idea of being free) as he was there born. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned harboring said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given and reasonable charges paid to any person securing said negro in jail. JOHN MOORE. Jan. 20-3f
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
ON MONDAY, the 20th inst. the Schools under the direction of Mr. WHITE, appointed a PRINCIPAL TEACHER, will be opened at the House, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, west of the President's House and near Major Swan's. For the admission of Pay Pupils application is to be made to Mr. White; and for the admission of those, whose parents or guardians are unable to pay for them, and for whose education provision has been made by the Council, application is to be made to
SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Superintendent. NICHOLAS KING, } Committee. THOMAS MONROE, }
Arrangements were made by the Trustees for opening the schools in the Eastern, on the same day with those in the Western section of the city; but owing to unexpected occurrences they are obliged to defer opening the former schools for a period, which it is hoped will not exceed a few days. Washington, Jan. 17.
Richard & Lynde Elliott,
HAVE received by the last arrivals from New York and Connecticut, and have on hand at their store on Water Street. 200 barrels cider, 1000 bushels potatoes, 2000 bunches onions, 8000 weight of cheese, 15 barrels cider vinegar, &c. The cheese is of an excellent quality for retailers and can be afforded low to those who wish to purchase by the hundred. George Town, Jan. 10-1f
Freth Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird feed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13-22wtf P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Ott's George Town.
PHILADELPHIA IRON FOUNDRY.
THE subscriber has taken the Philadelphia Iron Foundry, situate in Southwark between Front and Second and Queen and Christian streets, for the convenience of executing his own callings for his steam engines, &c. But proposes to execute any orders that he may be favored with in that line; either for engines, mill-works, sugar-rollers, Rolling Slitting Mills Forge Work, Cranks, Gudgeons, Cogwheels, Ketcles, Pans, &c in short all calling of iron, either in sand or loam. He wishes to draw the attention of millers to their own interest, by adopting for all the running gears of a mill, cast iron cog wheels, of spur and bevel gear, they will come cheaper in the first instance and last for ages. He means to have made by an experienced workman, a set of the most perfect moulds from which all the necessary movements for rolling reals and the machinery for merchant flour MILLS may be produced. He will undertake to assist in the arrangement of the suitable sizes of wheels to produce the proper motion, upon being informed of the number of revolutions per minute, and number of cogs in the wheel, by which the machinery is to be put in motion. He makes Steam Engines on his new and simple principles, for any purpose for which they may be wanted; their cost will be about half that of the old construction and consume less fuel. He keeps for sale as usual, Stone Coals, Burr Millstones, and boiling cloths of the best quality. Application to be made either at the Furnace or his Counting house, near the corner of Ninth and Market-streets. OLIVER EVANS. Jan. 1. 21w5w
25 DOLLARS REWARD,
Will be given for apprehending a negro man named LEN—he is 37 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high or thereabout, and of a very dark complexion, with short wool and crooked eyes; he is also pockmarked and flammers very much; he formerly belonged to major Chew, living at the head of Herring Bay, who disposed of him to Mr. Wm. Campbell near Fredericktown Maryland; Dr. Manuel Kent who lives at Lower Marlboro, purchased him of Mr. Campbell and sold him to the subscriber. LEN was seen, during the months of April and May last, near Lower Marlboro and it is presumed that he is now near one of the abovementioned places. I will give FIFTY DOLLARS on his being secured in jail and information given to me, so that I may get him immediately, or the above reward if he be delivered to me at the Navy Yard in the city of Washington. NICHOLAS VOSS. Nov. 22-22wtf
PROPOSALS.
For carrying mails of the United States on the following post roads will be received at the General Post Office until the 8th day of February next, inclusive:
1st. From Washington city by Upper Marlboro and Queen Anne to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Upper Marlboro by 10 A. M. and at Annapolis same days by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Annapolis every Monday and Thursday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Washington the same days by 6 P. M. 2nd. From Annapolis by Rock Hall to Chestertown once a week. Leave Annapolis every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P. M. 3rd. From Chestertown by Church Hill and Centerville to Nashton twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Nashton by 6 P. M. Leave Nashton every Tuesday and Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 6 P. M. 4th. From Chestertown by Georgetown Roads, Sassafras, Warwick, Middletown and Christian to Wilmington twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 8 P. M. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington by 8 P. M. 5th. From Camden by Stateburg, Jamesville, Nelsons ferry and Mooks Corner to Charleston twice a week. Leave Camden every Thursday and Sunday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Charleston on Saturday and Tuesday by 10 A. M. Leave Charleston every Saturday and Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Camden on Monday and Thursday by 3 P. M. 6th. From Nashville T. by Franklin, Occoquoppie, McIntoshes, Grindstone Ford, Port Gibson, Greenville, Hampton, Washington and Natchez to Fort Adams once a week. Leave Nashville every Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Natchez on Sunday by 2 P. M. in 9 1/2 days, and at Fort Adams on Monday by 10 A. M. Returning. Leave Fort Adams every Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Nashville T. in 10 1/2 days on Thursday by 9 P. M. The contracts for the first five routes are to be in operation on the 1st day of April next and to continue in force for one year and the contract for the route number 6 is to commence at the same time and to continue in force for six months until the 3rd of September next. On the customary conditions and penalties for forfeitures and delays. GIBDON GRANGER, Post-master-general. General Post Office, Dec. 30, 1805-tawtf
District of Columbia, Washington, county ss.
I hereby certify that Thomas Brion, brought before me as a trespassing frey a sorrel MARE about 13 1/2 hands high, with a small blaze about her forehead, has no perceptible brand, and appears to be about 12 years old. Given my hand and seal this 13th day of January, 1806. SAML. HAMILTON. The owner is desired to come forward and prove property, pay charges and take her away. January 15-3f
Thirty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JACOB, who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion rather black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the shoulders and breast with small legs, has a 50 pogo in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without shutting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, ozanaburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard R. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and eloped about the 6th of November last. The constables and others of the city of Washington, George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runaway slave, and the above reward will be immediately paid him on the terms specified by JOH KEDGLIE, City of Washington, Dec. 16-22wtf
Pursuant to an order of the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, the subscribers will sell at public sale on Monday the 27th of January 1806, at the house of Caleb Taylor in Prince George's county about 6 miles from Upper Marlborough all the personal estate of the heirs of the late John Clarke consisting of negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, plantation utensils, household furniture and a variety of other articles—the terms of sale are three years credit for all sums above five pounds, the purchaser or purchasers to give bond with two approved securities bearing interest from the day of sale, and the interest to be paid annually or the whole credit forfeited. ABRAHAM CLARK, GEORGE W. WILLITT, } Guardians, Prince George's county, January 6-22w3w
NOTICE.
ENOCH SPALDING is appointed Collector of fines for the 1st Legion of the District of Columbia. By order, WM. D. BEALL, CLK. January 13-3w
NOTICE
THE Subscribers to the Washington Public School Institution are hereby informed that the second installment of their subscription is this day due. Those who will make it convenient to call at the city treasurer's office and pay up their installments will much oblige the subscriber, and those who will not make it convenient to call will also much oblige by not permitting the subscriber to call on them the second time. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Public School Institution. Jan. 8-22w4f
BOLTING CLOTHS.
RECEIVED a general assortment of warranted Bolting Cloths of Oliver Evans of Philadelphia and have constantly for sale at my store in Belgrade street, George Town Columbia. WM. MORGAN. 1st month 1, 1806-22w5w
The Washington Building Company
Having determined to suspend payment on their shares after FIVE DOLLARS shall have been paid on each share. Resolved, By the Building Committee That one certificate be issued by the Secretary in favor of each share upon which there shall have been paid the full sum of fifty dollars, together with all stock, fines, and monthly payments accruing thereon, which certificate shall specify that all dues and demands on the said share have been paid. All persons concerned as aforesaid, are notified that unless they comply with the said payments on or before the first day of February 1806, they will at that time, forfeit their shares agreeable to the articles of the company. JOHN DOUGLAS, Chairman pro tem. Dec. 2-wtf
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber has obtained from the orphan's court of Saint Mary's co. in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Augustine Spalding, late of Saint Mary's county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 14th day of June next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 14th day of December, 1805. BARBARA SPALDING, Adm'r. January 15-w3f
To be Sold, Or EXCHANGED for other property in the City, or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6830 acres, and the other 6533 acres, by late survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber, JOHN BECKLEY, City of Washington, November 6-wtf