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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1223.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
BY AUTHORITY.
An act concerning the corporation of George Town.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the Mayor & Corporation of George Town be, and they are hereby authorised to build and erect such abutments or other works as they may deem necessary for the erection of a Bridge across Rock creek at the termination of M street north with said creek.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted , That the said Mayor and Corporation shall fix the abutment in the centre of M street and graduate the abutment on said street and such other street as they may improve under the direction of the city Surveyor and make use of such superfluous earth as they may deem necessary.
APPROVED, JULY 27, 1808.
An act making an appropriation for the repair of the Causeway leading to the Bridge over Tyber creek in Seventh street west, and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That for building a stone wall on the west side of the causeway on Seventh street west, commencing on the end of the second tier of logs from the Bridge and widening the causeway at the south end six feet, and other repairs, the sum of one hundred dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted , That for repairing Seventh street west from the said Causeway to intersect the Maryland avenue, the sum of seventy-five dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated.
APPROVED, AUGUST 3, 1808.
An act to prevent members of the Council from holding places under the Corporation to which a salary or compensation is attached.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That from and after the thirtieth day of July 1808, it shall not be lawful for any member of the First or Second Chambers of the City Council to hold or accept any place or office to which a salary or compensation is attached under the Mayor and Corporation of the city of Washington.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted , That for every day after the thirtieth of July one thousand eight hundred and eight, if any member of either branch of the city council of Washington shall hold or accept any place or office to which a salary or compensation is attached under the Mayor and Corporation of the city of Washington he shall forfeit and pay Five dollars to the use of the Corporation.
APPROVED, JULY 30, 1808.
An act to repeal in part "An act requiring annual licences to be taken out by Pedlars and Ordinary Keepers, and for the keeping of Carriages and Billiard Tables."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That so much of the act entitled "An act requiring annual licences to be taken out by Pedlars and Ordinary Keepers, and for the keeping of Carriages and Billiard Tables," as requires annual licences to be taken out for the keeping of private carriages be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the City Commissioners on or before the first day of January next, and annually thereafter to make a return to the Treasurer, of the owners and keepers of private carriages residing within the city describing the kind of carriage possessed by them respectively.
APPROVED, AUGUST 6, 1808.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE
THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Washington county district of Columbia, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of Abraham Young late of Washington county district of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the voucher thereof to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of February next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 11th day of August 1808.
GERARD GIBSON, Adm.
August 12—3t
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
April 9.
CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
MR. ANDERSON said, when he moved the postponement of this business the day before yesterday, it was from a desire to collate the testimony; which having done, he was prepared to vote when he first took his seat this morning, and had not intended to have taken any part in the discussion of the subject; but seeing that almost all the strong points of circumstantial testimony had been either overlooked or not duly appreciated by the gentlemen, (Mr. Hillhouse and Mr. Giles) who had spoken against the adoption of the resolution; and who had withal, entered with great warmth into the discussion—he felt himself bound as a member of the committee to whom the case of Mr. Smith had been referred, to examine some of the prominent parts of the evidence, and to present it impartially to the view of the Senate. Mr. A. said, in the course of his examination of the evidence he should not, as the gentleman who preceded him had done, entirely discard the testimony of Elias Glover, but should make that testimony in its proper place, a part of the ground work of his observations, and support it by Mr. Smith's own affidavit; and his admission of parts of it, in his answer to the committee. Mr. A. said, in order to have a correct view of the case, it would be necessary to recite sundry parts of the testimony; as by combining and comparing it alone, could the subject be clearly understood; and he would begin with the evidence of Peter Taylor, (as being the first in order) who states that in the month of October, 1806, he was sent by Mrs. Blannerhasset to Lexington after Mr. Blannerhasset with a letter, to prevent Col. Burr from coming back with him to the island; that he was ordered to call at Mr. John Smith's; that he called at Mr. Smith's store and asked for him; when he came out, Taylor enquired for Col. Burr and Blannerhasset; Mr. Smith said he knew nothing of either of them; that he Taylor must be mistaken as to the place where he was to enquire. Taylor said he was right; that he was directed to enquire for John Smith, store keeper, Cincinnati; and asked Mr. Smith if he did not recollect a young man that had come for Col. Burr's top coat, (great coat) and informed Mr. Smith he had lived with Blannerhasset three years; he says that when Mr. Smith heard him talk so, he took him up stairs and asked him the news; wanted to know what was passing; what was said about General Wilkinson; and if he Taylor would carry a letter from him to Blannerhasset; which he agreed to. Mr. Smith then informed Taylor that he would find Burr and Blannerhasset at the house of a Mr. Jordan, at Lexington, where he found Mr. Burr, who among many other enquiries, asked what letters he had. Taylor replied he had two, one from Mrs. Blannerhasset and one from John Smith of Cincinnati; the letter from John Smith, Mr. Burr allowed was for him, (it was directed to Blannerhasset) but on Mr. Burr's opening it, he found it contained a letter for him. Having recited some parts of the testimony of Peter Taylor, I shall proceed to make some observations thereon. And here let me premise, that the general character of Peter Taylor has heretofore stood the test of the strictest scrutiny at Richmond; and on a recent enquiry into his veracity and general character, the counsel of Mr. Smith has found both so well sustained, that they have not in the course of their arguments attempted to invalidate it; but have contented themselves with pointing out some small mistakes, that have not in the least degree lessened the validity of his testimony. With this fair character, then, does Peter Taylor stand before you, and his testimony must receive that portion of credit which is due to established integrity. But notwithstanding the credit of this witness thus established, Mr. Smith in his answer to the committee denies almost every thing that has been sworn to by Peter Taylor. We must then believe either that Peter Taylor, with all his fairness of character, and totally disinterested, has sworn false, respecting the conversation with Mr. Smith, or that Mr.
Smith in his answer to the committee, must have denied what he knew to be true. Which are we to believe? I shall make no comment; every member of the Senate can form as correct an opinion for himself upon this subject as I could possibly express. Let us now examine what the testimony of Peter Taylor amounts to against Mr. Smith. Taken by itself, although it may excite strong suspicion, perhaps no great criminality could attach to it; but combine it with many other circumstances, and it wears a different aspect. I pass over the extraordinary conversation between Mr. Smith and Peter Taylor, and come to the question asked by Mr. Smith. What was said about Gen. Wilkinson? Why is the name of Gen. Wilkinson introduced by Mr. Smith? The Senate will recollect, that in the decyphered letter written by Col. Burr to Gen. Wilkinson, which was read yesterday by the hon. chairman of the committee (Mr. Adams) Col. Burr tells Gen. Wilkinson that the contractor will supply provisions, to be sent to such points as Wilkinson shall direct. Mr. Smith is the contractor for supplying the army; and a strong inference would here arise, that he was the person meant by the term contractor; hence his question to Peter Taylor, what is said about Gen. Wilkinson? And this question asked under the peculiar circumstances which here present themselves, implies a knowledge of Col. Burr's plans; which are developed by the communication Gen. Wilkinson made to the President of the contents of the decyphered letter. Add to these considerations Mr. Smith's first denying to Taylor, that he knew any thing about Burr or Blannerhasset; and shortly after, when he found Taylor was a domestic of Blannerhasset, he directed Taylor to the house in Lexington where he would find Col. Burr; and they certainly excite a strong impression that Mr. Smith had a knowledge of Col. Burr's plans and movements. It will be recollected that Mr. Smith asked Taylor to carry a letter for him to Blannerhasset; but from the testimony of Taylor it appears that the letter was for Col. Burr. The contents of this letter and the answer thereto, are presented to us, and from them arguments have been drawn to prove that Mr. Smith is entirely innocent—but the very able elucidation, which had been given of those letters by the hon. Chairman of the committee (Mr. Adams) has not, I expect left a very strong impression of the innocence of Mr. Smith, either with respect to the tenor of the correspondence or the object of it. A very different construction has however been attempted to be given to the contents of this letter and the answer thereto, by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Giles). Which will best comport with the whole train of Mr. Smith's conduct in relation to col. Burr's plans? The Senate will determine. I shall now proceed to examine the testimony of Elias Glover, and I think I can show, that Mr. Smith's own affidavit does most fully support some of the most material parts of it; and it is worthy of remark, that Mr. Smith in his answer to the committee, admits more of the facts sworn to by Elias Glover, notwithstanding the very bad character Mr. Smith gives him, than he admits of the facts stated in Peter Taylor's deposition, whose character with all the pains that have been taken to invalidate it, yet remains un tarnished. For this extraordinary procedure it may be necessary to account. With respect to P. T. it will be recollected Mr. Smith had never admitted the material parts of the conversation as stated by Taylor to have taken place. That Taylor's weight of testimony of course depended on his own character, and Mr. Smith in his affidavit presented to the Senate, says, that he can prove the falsehood of the statement of this witness. Thus was this man's testimony to be positively disproved, which however has failed. But Glover's could not be completely prostrated in the same way, because Mr. Smith had on his oath admitted sundry of the facts stated by Glover, and that at a time when Mr. S. hardly calculated upon being arraigned before the Senate under the present charge. It therefore became necessary that Glover's general character should be so completely destroyed by positive swearing, as to disprove, if possible,
even the very facts which are fully corroborated by Mr. Smith's own admission on oath—but, Mr. President, when I look around, and observe that many of this body either, on the bench or at the bar, have been much accustomed to compare positive swearing with strong circumstantial testimony, I have not a doubt, but that each of those different kinds of evidence, will be duly and deliberately estimated. I will now proceed to state some of the material parts of Elias Glover's testimony, and will afterwards compare those parts with Mr. Smith's own affidavit. In Glover's deposition he states that on the 23d Nov. he, in company with a friend, (this friend appears to be William M'Farland) went to Mr. Smith's, and had a conversation with him, in which Mr. S. stated that Mr. B. had disclosed to him his object, which he had never fully done before—which was, in the first place, should a war take place between the U. S. and Spain, to head a corps of volunteers, and march into the Mexican provinces—that a great number of enterprising young men were engaged for that purpose—that his preparations on the western waters were extensive—that the plan had been long maturing, and expressed a full confidence in col. Burr's success. Mr. S. said that his sons were going to Orleans in a few days, and that he had consented that col. Burr should take them into his charge—he having assured him, that he, Burr, would provide well for them—he also said that Burr wanted the gun-boats he was then building. Mr. S. said he had not been well treated about the boats he had before built. Mr. Smith in his deposition sent to the President some time after the proclamation issued, states that when Burr made his second visit to Cincinnati in November 1806, he disclosed his plan fully to him as he thought. Being about to take his leave, he said, Mr. Smith, my object in a few months will be known, you will not find it dishonorable or inimical to this government. Thus much I will venture to tell you, if there should be a war between the U. States and Spain, I shall head a corps of volunteers, and be the first to march into the Mexican provinces. In this statement of Mr. Smith, he fully confirms the deposition of Glover, and he also admits that he agreed to let his sons go with col. Burr. This is another very important point which goes to support the testimony of Glover. For how could Glover have known this fact, but from Mr. Smith himself—for Mr. Smith seems to have been so cautious about communicating it, that from his own affidavit made the 6th January, 1807, he swears that he never communicated it to his eldest son, until the Saturday preceding the 6th January. There is one point of some importance, which Mr. Smith though virtually does not absolutely deny, but evidently intends to deny it in his answer to the committee. It is that part of Glover's testimony respecting the gun-boats, which is supported by the letter of the Accountant of the Navy in answer to one from the Chairman of the committee. The accountant says, that Mr. Smith had previous to November, 1806, built two gun-boats for the U. States, and that from some change in the plan, there arose a difficulty in fixing a proper valuation. Glover says Mr. S. told him he had not been well treated about them at Washington. I would ask how could Glover ever have known that there had been the smallest difficulty about Mr. Smith's gun-boats which he built for government, if Mr. S. himself had not communicated it. There is no great criminality in this communication, but it certainly tends to prove substantially the conversation between Mr. Glover and Mr. Smith. Thus, I conceive, have several important and material parts of the testimony of Elias Glover been supported, and so far as circumstantial testimony can tend to establish facts, is the deposition of Glover entitled to credit.
It has been attempted to be shown, that Glover was a bitter enemy of Mr. Smith, and affidavits to that effect have been produced, from which it is inferred that no kind of communication whatever could or had taken place between them. In the deposition of general Gano, it is stated that in the summer of 1806, Mr. Glover did in an electioneering conversation make use of harsh epithets
respecting Mr. Smith. But from the deposition of Mr. Carr, at whose house Mr. Glover boarded, it appears that Mr. S. did visit Mr. G. at his lodgings, and that he saw them engaged in private conversation in the fall of 1806.
Mr. Dugan who is stated to be a merchant at Cincinnati, deposeth that he boarded in the same house with Mr. Glover, in the fall of 1806; that he has seen Mr. Smith going to Glover's lodgings at the dusk of evening, and that Mrs. Carr, the landlady frequently expressed herself in the following terms: "I wonder what brings Mr. Smith so often to this House after dark, and causes him to stay so long in Mr. Glover's room" or words to that effect. Now if we believe these witnesses, and we have no reason to doubt their veracity; there certainly must have been a very good and intimate understanding, between Mr. Smith and Mr. Glover in the fall of 1806, and this will account for Mr. Smith's free communication to Mr. Glover, and the deposition of Wm. M'Farland proves the conversation between Mr. S. and Mr. G. to be substantially correct, and as Mr. Smith has fully proved that Glover and M'Farland were both concerned in Burr's plans, it will remain with the Senate to say whether it has not also been proved that Mr. Smith was likewise concerned. I shall take a very short view of Mr. Smith's journey to Frankfort, at the time he saw col. Burr there, shortly after the conversation which has been stated to have taken place at Mr. Smith's house with Glover and M'Farland. Some business led Mr. S. to Lexington, where he was informed by a Mr. Jordan, that if it was known he, S. was there, he would be summoned as a witness against col. Burr, who it was said was at that time arraigned at Frankfort. Mr. S. said he was willing, he knew nothing of the business. A similar conversation passed between Mr. S. and a Mr. Kelly, by which it appears that Mr. Smith did go to Frankfort on his own business; that for want of General Adair Mr. Burr's trial before the grand jury was delayed—but Mr. Smith said, he could not be detained at Frankfort from his business, particularly as he knew nothing that would either criminate or exculpate col. Burr. Thus we see Mr. Smith denying any knowledge whatever of col. Burr's plans, altho' he had acknowledged that col. Burr had disclosed his views to him; and the charge then against col. Burr, was an intention to invade the Spanish provinces. Mr. Smith's testimony, had it been given, would certainly have thrown much light on the subject, and might have put a complete stop to all the future consequences, which created so much agitation throughout every part of the continent.
In about ten days after this affair happened, on the evening of the sixteenth December, Mr. Smith told Mr. Token, as appears by his deposition, that he never believed col. Burr to be engaged in hostility against the United States, until he saw the President's proclamation. Until then he believed, as we had been in expectation of a war with Spain, that if col. Burr was engaged in any enterprize, it was under the protection and with the advice of our government. About the same time Mr. Smith, makes a similar communication to Mr. Gano, who enquired of him if he was acquainted with Burr's designs and mysterious movements in the Western country. Mr. S. said he had endeavored to find out, but could not further than they were honorable, and would be approved by the U. States—that he was going to settle his Washita lands, and would if a war should take place between Spain and the United States, be ready to embark in it, and that many who were now his enemies, would then be glad to call him their friend. Major Riddle states that he had the command of the Militia that were called out to stop Burr's boats—that he was stationed near Mr. Smith's house, and had instructions from his superior officer, to try to find out, whether Mr. Smith knew any thing of Burr's affairs, and what he knew, and that in one of the conversations had with him, Mr. S. said he knew more of Burr's concerns than any man in the state of Ohio, but one. Those various declarations thus made by Mr. Smith

at several different times and under different circumstances appear to be indirectly inconsistent with one another. We see by the testimony of Jordan and Kelly, that Mr. S. declared he knew nothing about Mr. Burr's business, and nothing that could criminate or exculpate him. We have seen what Glover stated Mr. S. communicated to him; we have seen that statement confirmed by Mr. Smith's own affidavit sent to the President, and we now see what Mr. S. has declared to Mr. Token and Mr. Gano—to the former he says that if Burr was engaged in any enterprise, it was under the protection and with the advice of our government; this was the very language Mr. Burr himself held out to induce the unwary and unsuspecting to join him. To Mr. Gano, Mr. Smith says he had endeavored to find out Burr's plans but could not, further than they were honorable, and would be approved by the United States; and to Major Riddle he says he knew more of Burr's plans than any man in the state of Ohio but one. These three last conversations took place about ten days after Mr. Smith, had declared to Jordan and Kelly, that he knew nothing of Burr's business, or anything that could criminate or exculpate him. How are these various declarations of Mr. S. to be reconciled? At one time, he says he knows nothing of Burr's affairs—ten days after he says, he knew more of his concerns than any man in the state of Ohio but one—and goes so far as to say, that if Burr was engaged in any enterprise, it was under the protection and with the advice of our government—and all this after Mr. Burr had told him that he had been persecuted, and that in it all private confidence between man and man seemed to be nearly destroyed. Could or did Mr. Smith believe that the government countenanced any of the plans of Mr. Burr; it appears to me impossible. What then could induce him to make such a declaration and at different times? Did Mr. S. believe that the government would give its sanction to an illegal act—for as a member of the national Legislature, he must have known it was not authorized by law, and that the President would not dare in violation of the constitutions (even if he had ever so great an inclination) to countenance an enterprise that would inevitably involve our country in war? And did Mr. S. believe, that the administration had such unbounded confidence in Mr. Burr as to intrust him with so important an expedition at that critical period? Yet these things we must believe, if we believe Mr. Smith sincere in his declaration—and if we do believe him sincere in saying that if Mr. Burr was engaged in any enterprise, it was under the protection and with the advice of our government, we must believe that he was conversant with Mr. Burr's plans, which must have been very plausibly impressed upon him indeed, to have induced him to have formed so extraordinary an opinion.
I shall now proceed to the testimony of Col. James Taylor; who in answer to a question put by the committee, makes the following statement: That a piece signed Querist, published at Marietta, in the fall of 1805, excited a good deal of agitation at Cincinnati; that he was anxious to see the piece, and expressed himself to this effect to Mr. John Smith of that place. Mr. Smith promised to procure the paper, which he did. In a few days after Col. Taylor fell in company with Mr. Smith and Gen. Findley, in Cincinnati, when the conversation turned upon the subject of a separation of the union. Mr. Smith advanced as his opinion many of the arguments in the Querist; spoke as to the difference of interest between the western and Atlantic states; observed that although the doctrine was unpleasant at that time, in less than two years it would become orthodox. Mr. Taylor says one of the arguments made use of was, that we derived very little advantage from the great expence of foreign ministers and consuls, and the navy; he observed, that a few British ships or armed vessels at the mouth of the Mississippi could block up our trade effectually. This conversation abstractedly considered, (though peculiarly improper in a Senator or member of the national government) might not of itself be considered criminal; but combine it with Col. Burr's conversation with General Morgan and his sons, as stated in their depositions, to the very same purport. Add thereto the time at which the piece signed Querist was published; which was immediately on Col. Burr's arriving in that country; supporting the same doctrine, and considering the separation of the union as a part of Colonel Burr's great plan, and connect this communication of Mr. Smith's with the several conversations herein before
detailed, and the information which Mr. Smith himself acknowledges to have received from Col. Burr; and it appears to me almost impossible not to believe, that Mr. Smith was concerned in Col. Burr's projects. Some attempt has been made by Mr. Smith to explain away or to invalidate the testimony of Col. Taylor; but the stern integrity of his character is such, blended with the very candid manner; the great reluctance with which he gave in his evidence before the committee; the extreme tenderness he evinced towards Mr. Smith and his family, were so conspicuous, that the evidence which has been presented to countervail the effect of Col. Taylor's testimony, has not made the smallest impression upon my mind; and the very circumstance of Mr. Smith not obtaining the deposition of General Findley, who Col. Taylor says was present, confirms me in the belief, that if that testimony was produced, it would fully accord with Col. Taylor's. I have now discharged my duty as a member of the committee, and whatever may be the determination of the Senate, I shall rest satisfied. The duty that the committee had assigned them in the case of Mr. Smith, has been an extremely unpleasant one; but they have deemed it their duty, uninfluenced by personal feeling or public opinion, to observe an undeviating course, and to endeavor to bring fairly and fully to the view of the Senate, the whole merits of the case; upon which I am constrained to pronounce, however painfully, that in my opinion the resolution ought to be adopted.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
NO. IV.
We proceed in the necessary review of the manner in which England has enriched and attempted to aggrandize herself at the expense of the true and absolute rights of neutrals, of her own allies, and of adversary belligerents; and in which she has drawn upon us the like treatment from her foreign enemies.
Two neutral states can have no war right against co-neutrals, or against belligerents, their allies, England, then a neutral state, committed all the breaches we have seen of the rights both of neutrals and allied powers in her detentions of the ships, cargoes and property of neutral friends and neutral and belligerent allies from the date of her proclamation of the 15th of November, 1792, till the commencement of her war with France on the 1st of Feb. 1793. England, then neutral, stopt them in her own ports, and captured them on the high seas, particularly in their voyages from the feeble and disjointed Hanseatic towns. The first victims of the crafty naval despotism of neutral England were the weak & disunited. Americans, ye are lost forever, if ye do not believe, that the sowers of the seeds of disunion among the commercial and agricultural states of America are dangerously hostile to your just influence among the powers of the earth.
The unprecedented engagement between Britain and Russia of the 25th March, 1793, to deprive unblockaded France of all neutral commerce, and the neutral states of all innocent French commerce, enormous as it is, must be considered as a sin of neutral England. This convention was published in London as early as the 25th of March, 1793, within fifty-three days of the commencement of the war between France and England. It is therefore certain, that the treaty must have been formed full three months before, while neutral Britain, disregarding all decency, and public law, was taking the vessels of neutral Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck on their voyages with innocent goods the fruit of the labors of the vesphalian and Saxon subjects of the king of England and of his German relations and allies. If allies, relations and connections by blood and marriage, their own subjects, and confederated Brethren of Hanover were thus treated by neutral G. Britain, by Britain in the time of peace and in the earliest stages of her war with France, an intelligent firmness at this time on our part must be deemed necessary to our existence. "Nemo repente turpissimus." These recorded sins of neutral Britain are nothing to those she has since committed against us. Governed by a legislature, in which the seats are publicly bought and
* William Cobbett, whom the Pennsylvania democrats expelled by the coercion of the laws, from the city of Philadelphia in 1800, declares in the 11th volume of his Political Register, A. D. 1807, that he has read in the daily papers of the city of London fifty-seven public advertisements for the sale and purchase of seats in their imperial Parliament!
sold. Every thing is reduced to the acquisition of gain, per jus et nefas . Their Berkley's, their Cochrane's, their Whitby's, their Humphrey's, & their Love's, et hoc genus omne , can purchase these seats, to give law to neutrals, with a very little of their neutral plunder. It is no wonder that their navy rules in Britain. As long as we were known perfectly to understand and without measures of remedy to endure these things, it could not be expected, that the other belligerents, enemies of England, would respect our neutral rights. Hence the wisdom and the unavoidable duty of shutting our rivers against their immense sea-army. Hence our exclusion of an oppressive portion of their redundant manufactures. Hence the incidental withholding of our precious raw materials and more precious food. Hence the withdrawing of the persons of our honest seamen from the field of undisguised foreign slavery—the scene of an odious and infamous impression.
Of what avail is it that the people of America have acquired an exemption from British rule in all the forms of strict law, public and municipal, if the foreign legislature and crown they successfully resisted, openly maintain that rule in fact? Is the American seaman free, who is made a degraded prisoner in any spot of the terraqueous globe by a British press gang? Did the ensanguined body of John Pearce, when exhibited to the people by Rufus King, evince the actual exemption of Americans from the domination of England? Did the numerous bodies of impressed Americans, in the defeated fleet of admiral D'Orvilliers, slain and mangled in forced opposition to a sister republic and to the principles of the American revolution, then actually common to America and France, prove the actual termination of all British authority over the people of these states? Did the daily exaction of the convoy duty from American merchants support the important truth, that "taxation and representation are inseparable?" Do the forcing our ships into British harbors, and the extortion of money, without a shadow of law, under the fraudulent color of legitimate duties, prove that we are exempted from the avaricious rule of our colonial state?—The degree of resistance, which we had begun to make to this government de facto of G. Britain, occasioned us to be exempted, in reality, from the operation of the French decree of Berlin, down to the time when England under the pretence of retaliation for what we had in truth not acquiesced in, issued her nine orders in Council of November last. The British avowal of an intention to issue such orders, and the declaration at Copenhagen that there could be no neutrals, brought on the execution of the Berlin Decree.
The President of the United States, irresistibly impelled by a sense of public duty, seasonably represented as a solemn truth to our Legislative Body, that G. Britain on the subject of the colonial trade, had interpolated the law of nations. And here we are brought to examine a new example of that inadmissible practice. Instead of a retaliating blockade of France, when France by her Berlin decree blockaded
These were all of his Britannic majesty's most faithful Commons! The right honorable the viscount Melville is, as we know, the recorded standard of the virtue of the Lords, spiritual, and temporal! Him, with all his blushing honors thickened on him, his right reverend and right honorable peers have declared to be innocent upon their honors! To complete the system, his imperial majesty of the united kingdoms retains the name of the virtuous Melville upon the list of his most honorable Privy Council, to aid him in the formation of those orders in council, the letter of which that independent prize judge, sir William Scott, has declared to be the rule of his court! Gracious Heaven! Can it be Timothy Pickering of 1776 and 1793, who now avows an ardent love for that government? Mark what Cobbett, (whom he well knew when President Adams removed him) says of this venal state of things. He gives it plainly to be understood in his own print, under the eyes of all the members of the three estates in Parliament, with all the common law terrors of "contemptus" hanging over his head, that he can find "nothing more disgraceful, or more damnable than what is described in these advertisements." If the French understood the X Y Z of corruption in the time of Chief Justice Marshall's embassy, it appears pretty certain, that England must understand the rest of the Alphabet. We might appeal even to Cobbett—"Nothing more damnable" than these overt corrupt sales of seats in the Imperial Parliament of the United Kingdoms of G. Britain and Ireland, says Cobbett, the apostle of the Pitt administration, to the Americans!
England, the British adopted measures of a different or more excessive nature and called them "retaliations."
She insolently ordered us, wherever found on the high seas, to be coerced at arms, to trade through British ports, to France! She adopted a monopoly of commerce! She ordained "a tribute," under the veil of a municipal duty; and she granted "perquisites" out of our property, under the name of fees of office, to men who were impeachable for extorting them, before that act of indemnity for these crimes, that deed of shame which has blasted the reputation of the three states in the British Parliament in the face of the world. When acts of a sovereign Legislature, in high contempt of justice and decency are hung, like harlots mantles, upon the unhallowed walls of its public chambers, to cover the perpetrators of any deed of shame, the innocent and just among their own people must too soon lose all courage to endure misfortune or to encounter danger. Conscience must make cowards of the leaders of the nation and a wounded spirit must unman the good. Such must ultimately be the case with every British observer of every class in society, who traces the contempt of sound policy, of constitutional law, and of all public justice, in the commencement, the progress, and the present state of their orders in council.
What then must be the effect of this long series of orders upon the temper and conduct of the adversaries of England. They know the history of these orders of England from the days of her neutrality in 1792. They know well all that neutrals have done in consequence, and suffered. They cannot but think they have the best grounds to retaliate, as against England; and they would believe that they had a right to retaliate, as against us also, but for the determined stand we have openly made.
The noble protest against all the details of British impressment from the date of Mr. Madison's letter on that subject of January, 1804, to the termination of his recent correspondence with Mr. Rose, appear to have convinced the European continent, that we will not endure the incarceration and enslavement of our marine citizens in the floating prisons of England, nor the perversion of their neutral hands in illegitimate war upon her enemies. Connected with this subject, the extinction of the whole marine army of England from our ports, in consequence of the conflicting treatment of John Pearce, of the impertinent insolence of Love, and of the base and sanguinary outrage on the frigate Chesapeake must carry convictions, the most satisfactory and decided, into the councils of the injured adversary belligerents. The open imposition of an avowed fine on England, by means of the non-importation law, for her early and indisputable violations of the law of nations and for all the consequent injuries she has herself inflicted, or drawn upon us from her allies and her enemies, must add to the convictions of our just determinations, in the European world. The serious effects upon the extensive and complicated British political economy, which the whole world knows our embargo will produce, including the all important business of our own manufacturing system, will convince Europe, that we have devised means to deprive the rapacious navy of England of spoiled food and replaced a vulnerable foreign commerce by great domestic invulnerable operations, in all the manufactures and the useful arts.
The effects of these well devised, impressive and temperate measures of firm tho' bloodless coercion seem to be perceived in France. As she had not, till goaded by the British proclamation to the Danes and the menaced orders of Council of November, 1807, applied her Berlin decree to us, so now she does not execute by final decisions her Milan decree upon us, because we do not appear tamely to permit the long series of British orders of council against our neutral rights to pass without serious attempts at measures of redress. Americans! The way is clear before you. Continue to resist, tho' it be only by efficient pacific coercions, the original English aggressors, and their enemies on the European continent will not probably execute against you those injurious decrees, which the evil example of England, producing an angry spirit of defensive retaliation, had led them to adopt.
JURISCOLA.
LOTTERY TICKETS Just received and for sale, by Joseph Milligan, at J. March's book store George Town. ** A few Tickets in the Charitable Marine Society, which commences drawing in Baltimore on Wednesday the 24th inst.—present price of Tickets Five dollars, but will advance to 5 1 2 dollars before the drawing begins. August 15
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15.
ELECTIONS.—The greatest exertions have been made by the opposition party to gain their point, at the election which took place on Thursday and Friday last in the state of N. Carolina. Amongst other equally absurd and wilful misrepresentations, the planters were told by printed handbills assiduously circulated on the eve of the election, that salt would be four or five dollars a bushel in the ensuing autumn from the effects of the embargo. Whoever is acquainted with the southern country, knows that salt is there an article of the first necessity; and may conceive the weight of such an assertion with the less opulent part of the community.
If by such artifices as this the people are to be "federalised," let those who thus achieve their ends, enjoy all the honest pride which attaches to the possession of property acquired by swindling; for what is it but swindling; to pass the base coin of falsehood under the dazzling exterior of truth.
But the yeomanry of N. Carolina—of America, are not to be thus deceived.
As yet, republicans may proudly boast that they owe not their popularity to artifice or misrepresentation. If they lose ground, the purity of their principles will forbid them to emulate the arts of their opponents to regain it.
We have heard the result of the election in one county in North Carolina, which (by a special law) takes place a week previous to the general election in the state. In this county (Granville) the three members chosen to the state legislature, are firm republicans. Granville is one of the three counties composing the Congressional district represented by Mr. Macon.
The votes given in this county for a member to Congress were as follows:
For Mr. Macon, 629 For any other person, None.
INSANITY.
QUEM DEUS VULT PERDERE PRIUS DEMENTAT.
The following is from the Boston Repertory, a leading federal paper: "If then we could not safely trade to France, were the embargo removed, it is to be continued because Bonaparte commands us not to trade with England; therefore it will be perpetual," says Mr. Jefferson, or we must have a war with England instead. That this is the intention of our government is now daily proved by acts, and by writings in the National Intelligencer, in which Mr. Jefferson is endeavoring to prepare the public mind for war with England, by every charge against that nation, that his VIRGINIAN HATRED* of commerce, or his French hatred of England can suggest, and by excusing every encroachment of France on our honor and independence."
* If we could believe that the writer of this is not yet deranged, we might recommend to his consideration an extract from Washington's farewell address—an authority which he will not dare to dispute, as he professes to venerate the memory of its author:—"In contemplating the causes which may disturb our union, it occurs as matter of serious concern, that any ground should have been furnished for characterising parties by geographical discriminations—Northern and Southern—Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart burnings which spring from these misrepresentations; they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection."
The following paragraph is from the Boston Gazette:
"Does any man doubt that we shall be ordered, like Spain, to follow in the train of French vassalage; or believe that a time serving complaisance, such as her's has been, will induce our Emperor to permit even our own countrymen to be his prefects over us? Wherefore then is New England asleep? Wherefore does she submit to the oppression of ENEMIES IN THE SOUTH who are themselves slaves and would make us so? Have we no Moses, who is inspired by the God of our fathers, and will lead us out of Egypt?"
Comment on this article is unnecessary. It speaks volumes.

In the Boston Gazette and Columbian Centinel last received, appear two communications calling upon Bostonians to assemble and insist upon the suspension of the embargo—for what? To assist Spain in conquering France! One says—"We are called upon by every noble sentiment, that dwells in the hearts of men not yet in bondage, by our secret regard to that spirit and virtue which dares to resist oppression and slavery, by all our sympathies for suffering millions in the cause of mankind, to aid and assist them, whose heroic example we may yet be called upon to imitate. Their cause is ours and their success will be our security."
The other says—"At a time when the novel dangers of a bold heroic resistance to Bonaparte, will occupy every head and engage every arm, our assistance becomes indispensable."
These communications, like the fish petitions to Congress at their late session, bear the stamp of one hand.
The Essex Junto will issue its edicts to the inferior Juntos; and we suppose a general memorializing is to take place.
The veil is too thin to conceal the real object of these meetings. It will be seen by the foreign news in this day's paper that on ENGLAND is the only dependence of those Spaniards who have resisted the dead of gift which their king has made to the French emperor. England will be responsible for the blood shed on the occasion, as she was the cause of the revolution itself. We must therefore assist her, say the Juntos.
We learn by capt. Olcott, who arrived here this forenoon, in 18 days from Martinique, that a few days before he sailed a dispatch boat arrived there from the Spanish Maine, with information, that all French ships in the ports on the Maine had been seized.
N. Y. E. Post.
Boston, Aug. 2.
Capt. Holmes, from Passamaquoddy informs, that the U. S. gun boats had arrived there to protect the flour, that a number of desertions had taken place at the American fort there, (which was complete); that notwithstanding the government officers, &c. stationed at that place, flour still found its way over to the English—and that in consequence of a number of British boats having been fired upon in their own waters, the Squirrel sloop of war had been stationed near the line to protect them.
The following are the latest accounts from Lancashire, according to private letters:
MANCHESTER.—The weavers here are still out of work, but every thing is in the greatest tranquillity. The prices offered by the manufacturers seems to be a fair advance; and I fear the weavers outstep the moderation which they evinced in their first proceedings. They differ in their claims. The majority of them insist on 6s. 8d. in the pound, being one third advance upon the present wages; they declare that nothing less will be sufficient for their support, and that the weavers of all manufacturers who give this advance will immediately go to work; that all goods taken in from the date of such advance, shall be paid for by the yard, according to their length, breadth and strength, and a list of the prices will be prepared for the use of the public with all possible expedition. Some however, are so very extravagant in their demands, as to require a rise of 30 per cent.
Some of the weavers who have had their own prices offered, stand out because their employers will not advance the piece in the loom. This, I think, quite unreasonable; for it is evident, that it ought to be worked at the rate at which it was given out.
Extrait from another letter, same date:
"Every thing is at present quiet here, and many of the weavers are gone to work upon the advanced wages; but many parts of the country continue agitated!" Oracle.
By the arrival of the Liberty, capt. Riley, from Liverpool, English papers have been received at Philadelphia to the 19th June, being eight days later than our former accounts. These papers contain nothing particularly interesting—the principal articles are given in this day's paper.
LONDON, June 13.
Prince of Asturias. Private letter from Gijon, of the 31st ult. state that the Prince of Asturias issued the following Proclamation at Bayonne:
Noble Asturians!—I am surrounded on every side, and victim of the most cruelty and perfidy. You once saved Spain in worse circumstances. At present a prisoner, I
do not ask of you the crown: but intreat of you to form a regular plan with the neighboring provinces for the repulsion of a foreign yoke and the redemption of your liberties, by the destruction of the treacherous foe who deprives of his right your unfortunate Prince.
FERDINAND.
Bayonne, May 8, 1808.
A Dutch paper of the 3d inst. has been received. We learn from it that an order was published on the 26th ult. permitting the exportation from Holland of certain articles, the produce of that country. This is a fact of considerable importance. It is directly in the teeth of the whole of Bonaparte's system of commercial prohibition.
The order restricts this trade to neutral and allied ports, but it is obvious that if vessels are permitted to sail at all, they will by some means or other, find their way to this country. We cannot suppose that this order was given without the privy and concurrence of Bonaparte. It has, we are persuaded, been wrung from him by the misery which prevails in Holland, and the necessity of keeping the inhabitants in good humor, until he has brought the Spaniards into complete subjection.
Half past 1 o'clock.—We have just learnt that government have received dispatches from off Cadiz, announcing the complete success of the negotiation with the governor and principal inhabitants of that city, and the embarkation in consequence of the troops under general Spencer. The dispatches, we understand, were brought by the Joseph cutter, which arrived, as will be seen by our port letters, at Plymouth on Saturday last.
On Saturday a cabinet council was held at the foreign office. After the council broke up, the Viscount Maresca, ambassador from the patriots of Spain, had a private conference with Mr. Secretary Canning.
The aid which they solicit from this country, we understand will be frankly and promptly given. Sir Arthur Wellesley is to set off this day, or to-morrow, for Spain, accompanied by such troops as in readiness and the whole of the force collected at Cork will follow.
JUNE 15.
Two reports have prevailed since Monday, both said to be brought by privateers that had spoke with victuallers or transports from Cadiz with dispatches not yet arrived, stating that the English expedition under gen. Spencer landed, and our fleet had entered the harbor. One of these privateers is stated to have arrived at Dartmouth, and the other at Bridport. Perhaps it was one and the same ship that touched at both ports. A letter from the latter, says:
"The True Briton privateer arrived here on Friday night last, from a cruise off the coast of Spain."
"The capt. declares, that they spoke a transport on the passage, the master of which assured them, that on the 30th ult. he had seen our fleet going into Cadiz."
"Having seen nothing in the papers of so late a date as the above, I mention the report in great hopes of speedily hearing it confirmed."
Government certainly have not yet received any information to the above effect; nor do we learn by any of our port letters that have arrived this morning, that any victualler or transport has come in from admiral Purvis's fleet within these few days.
Meanwhile, full confidence is entertained of the negotiation at Cadiz terminating favorably. It is said that the Spaniards, as a condition of putting us in possession of the batteries, had required that their fleet should be removed, it being their wish to place it out of the reach of the French, but not to surrender it up to this country. Admiral Purvis, it is said, refused to accede to this proposal, being desirous that the ships should be delivered in trust to Great Britain; but having written home for instructions on this point his majesty's ministers have directed him to agree to the proposition, and give them safe conduct either to Port Mahon, or permit them to depart for South America, there to establish the national authority. The French ships however, must be considered as prizes to the British, and surrendered accordingly.
JUNE 16.
Another Spanish gentleman of rank has arrived at Plymouth with dispatches from the patriots of Spain to the government of this country. This gentleman, we understand, left Coruna on the 6th inst. It gives us pleasure to find that the determination of the people of Spain to resist the usurper, and to maintain their independence, becomes every day stronger. The patriots of Oviedo and Biscay have joined the provinces of Astu-
rias and Galicia, and on the line of coast belonging to these provinces there are no less than 150,000 men in arms, resolved to resist the common enemy of mankind.
His majesty's ministers, we are happy to say, have lost no time in making preparations to give effectual assistance to the Spaniards in this glorious struggle. Sir A. Wellesley, we understand, leaves town this day to take command of the expedition assembled at Cork, which is destined, in the first instance, for Spain.
Some more intelligence has been received from Cadiz, by a vessel that left that place on the 19th ult. and at that time no arrangements had taken place with admiral Purvis.
The Cork paper of the 8th inst. says—"The expedition preparing to sail from this harbor, we understand, is composed of the 5th, 9th, 33th, 40th, 71st, and 91st regiments of foot, the 5th battalion of the 60th, & 4th royal Veteran battalion. It is to be commanded by major general Hill, a gallant and experienced officer, under whom are appointed brigadier generals Fans and Crauford."
It is stated, on the strength of private letters, which have reached this country from the continent, that the emperor of Austria is exhibiting the utmost possible vigor and activity in raising forces throughout his dominions; not even the nobles and most distinguished persons in the kingdom being exempt from the levy. The occasion of this sudden and powerful armament is indeed most imperious. Bonaparte has demanded a passage for his troops through the Austrian states, in order as he professes, to attack the Turkish empire. To comply with such a request, while the person who makes it is in the very execution of his Spanish treachery, would be a mere act by which the emperor of Austria would conspire against his own crown and dignity, in the same manner as the king of Spain has done. To refuse compliance is almost equally dangerous: yet this step has, we understand, been taken. If the emperor of Austria means to persevere in his resolution, dictated alike by necessity and honor, he will have occasion for all the forces which his kingdom can afford and support; and therefore his activity in raising and organizing them is by no means a premature or superfluous exertion. A letter from Holland states, that the emperor of Austria has no less than 200,000 men in the highest state of preparation.
OF SWEDEN.
The news from Sweden is not quite so favorable as heretofore. The capture of Sweaborg is described as a most important acquisition, and the invasion of Sweden is now confidently talked of by the Russians.
There are two modes or avenues by which the Russians, if masters of Finland, may penetrate into Sweden. The first is from Abo, across the Gulf of Bothnia, through the isle of Aaland, to the mouth of the Meter lake or river, on which Stockholm is built. The distance across, from shore to shore, is not above a hundred and forty miles; but as the English fleet may appear there, it is doubtful whether the Russian flotilla will venture on so hazardous an experiment before winter. The Gulph of Bothnia may then be crossed on the ice. The other entrance into Sweden is much more circuitous, by re-ascending along the Eastern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia to Tornea in Lapland, at its head, and then descending on the Western side, through the Keeme and Umea Lapland, into the Northern provinces of Sweden. For such a march the summer would be preferable to winter. It never has been attempted hitherto in any age, or by any people; but it is by no means impracticable; though the natural impediments are very great and numerous; particularly in the article of provisions. The march from Abo to Upsal, or to Stockholm, round the head of the Gulf of Bothnia, would demand at least three months, even in summer. There are neither fortresses nor garrisons to obstruct the advance of an army; but the Lapland torrents would, especially if their banks were defended, impose prodigious difficulties. Peter the Great repeatedly desolated and plundered the isle of Aland, and he even landed at Gesle in Gestricia, a town about 90 miles north of Stockholm, which he burnt in 1719. The whole Eastern coast of Sweden, from Calmar to Gesle, has little or no artificial defence against an invading enemy. Should the Russians be able to invade Sweden at once, both by Tornea, and across the Gulf of Bothnia, the country must apparently be subjected.
LONDON, June 17.
The following is the letter which we have received from our Portsmouth correspondent:
"Portsmouth, three-quarters past 7. The dispatches have this moment landed from admiral Purvis; and I understand that the expedition of ge-
neral Spencer had not succeeded when the Minorca sailed, and that the Spaniards would not accede to our terms. The Minorca left admiral Purvis on the 30th ult."
Letters from Holland to the 13th inst. state, untruly we trust, that 10,000 French troops had entered Cadiz, and taken possession of all the batteries, as well as the Spanish fleet. They also mention that general Spencer had attempted a landing, but that our troops were repulsed and regained their transports with great difficulty. A British 74 is said to have been rather roughly handled, in consequence of falling under the guns of one of the principal forts at Cadiz.
An American captain, just arrived from Holland, states, that all the vessels belonging to the U. States, which were detained under the embargo in the Dutch ports, had been just released. He says, indeed, that the embargo is so much relaxed, that any vessel is permitted to come out which shall be laden with gin and the produce of that country. To this relaxation the Dutch government are probably urged equally by two motives, the one to release the wants of its own subjects, by affording them a sale for their produce, and the other to injure the revenue of this country, by affording facilities for smuggling.
SEVILLE, June 5.
The supreme council received by express this morning, the following advice:
"Lisbon, June 2.—For three days have been seen from hence at the mouth of this bar, a formidable English squadron. Yesterday I myself counted 18 ships of war nearly within cannon shot, with 40 sail of transports, without reckoning others which appear more distant upon the horizon."
"It is asserted that part of said squadron comes from the Mediterranean, where it destroyed in sight of Majorca the United French squadron which had got out of Brest and Rochefort, re-united with that of Toulon & five Russian ships which had joined them. It appears that there have been brought in tow nine vessels out of this defeat, and which are now with the squadron at the entrance of this port. French troops have marched for different places in Spain. Those of Spain have defiled off for that quarter, some by orders, and others of their own accord."
PARIS, May 17.
The period when the destiny of the Spanish nation and of its sovereign will be irrevocably fixed, no longer appears to be remote, the official journal already begins to throw aside part of the veil, which concealed the negotiations, whereof Bayonne was the centre, by announcing the conclusion of a treaty between the emperor and the different members of the Spanish house. The article wherein the Moniteur announces this important intelligence is dated Bayonne, May 11, and is as follows:
"By a treaty concluded between the emperor Napoleon and king Charles, and which has been acceded to by the prince of Asturias, and the infants Don Carlos, Don Francisco, and Don Antonio, who comprised the whole of the members of the house of Spain, all the existing differences have been adjusted. We are still ignorant of the conditions of the treaty."
According to the constitution of our government, it cannot be made public till it has been communicated to the senate. But we perceive by the proclamation of the king of Spain and that of the prince of Asturias, that the emperor Napoleon is clothed with all the rights of the house of Spain. King Charles, Queen Louisa Maria, Queen Maria Louisa, and the infant Don Francisco, dined to day with the emperor, and set off to-morrow for Bordeaux. They will make this journey in four days, and will repair to Fontainbleau, whence they will go to Compiegne. It is believed that this residence has been destined by his majesty to king Charles, that he may spend the remainder of his days there. The prince of Asturias, the infant Don Carlos and the infant Don Antonio, spent the evening yesterday with their majesties the emperor and empress. They will spend two days at Bordeaux, and will afterwards proceed to Valenci, whence it is probable they will go to Navarre. It is believed that his majesty has ceded to them that superb domain, and the forest appertaining to it.
"It is said many Spaniards of distinction are on the road to Bayonne, where it appears the emperor is about to hold a general Juntos. It is presumed, that he will be occupied not only in regulating the succession to the throne, but also in fixing certain ameliorations, which all good Spaniards call for. Every thing is entirely tranquil in Spain. Things are on the best footing there."
MAY 22.
Yesterday the senate assembled in order to hear the proposal of a senatus consultum uniting Parma, Piacenza, and Tuscany with the dominions of France.
MAY 24.
Their Spanish majesties are daily expected at Fontainbleau, where every thing is in preparation. Several baggage waggons have already been sent from hence thither, and a squadron of chasseur cavalry of the imperial guard arrived yesterday, which will be followed by a detachment of the horse guards.—According to letters from Tours, his majesty was to arrive on the 21st. The Queen Maria Louisa, was not expected till the 25th.
MADRID, May 12.
The military preparations at St. Roche and Quen, become every day greater. Orders have been sent to all the ports to hasten the equipment of the men of war. The disorder of our finances is beyond all conception; but a loan was indispensable, and the books have been filled as soon as they were opened.
MAY 13
The grand duke of Berg resides now in the palace. The public service goes on as usual. Perfect repose reigns in the city. We expect every moment tidings of the choice of our new king. The abuses of every kind which exhausted our country would at last have brought it to destruction, and without doubt we should not have escaped the horrors of a bloody revolution. Now we entertain the hope that our new sovereign will gradually, and without violence, restore our old monarchy to its youth again, and that our longing for amelioration and reform will be at length gratified.
GENOA, May 4.
A man of war of 74 guns called De Breslau, was yesterday launched here, on which occasion the sea prefects gave a splendid breakfast. With inward joy we see, that in this manner the French marine is every where tranquil and increasing, while that of England is wasting in useless blockades. A few fortunate expeditions like that of the Toulon fleet latterly, or peace which England will not long be able to resist, are sufficient to furnish us with a number of experienced sailors, and to put our fleet on a balance with that of the oppressors of the ocean. We already meet with assistance in the mariners of Denmark, whom the English have forced to be their enemies and our friends. Again, a strong detachment of sailors of this nation have marched under the direction of a lieutenant from Italy, arrived here yesterday, on their way to Flushing.
SALE AT AUCTION.
Will be sold at auction this day, between the hour of 12 and 4 o'clock on the Eastern Branch in the city of Washington at Mr. Griffiths Coombs WEARF.
A SLOOP
Called the Nancy & Elizabeth, burthen Eighteen tons, Carries about 900 bushels. She is a sound good vessel, and tolerably well found, with two good anchors & cables belonging to her, which will also be sold. The terms of sale, Cash. August 15
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the Executive by an inquisition held in the county of Northumberland, on the 21st day of September, in the year 1806, before John H. Fallin, esq. coroner for the said county, that on the 2nd day of the said month of September, in the year aforesaid, a certain GEORGE GORDON, late of the county aforesaid, stands charged with the murder of a certain negro slave, named Bartley; and it appearing that after the perpetration of the said murder, the said George Gordon did immediately, and doth still fly from justice; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Northumberland, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey as aforesaid, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with in such manner as the law in such cases prescribes.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at L. s. Richmond, this 5th day of August, 1806.
Signed WM. H. CABELL. George Gordon is about five feet eight or ten inches high, is stout made, has light colored hair, blue eyes and a down look when spoken to. It is believed that he is frequently lurking in the county of St. Mary's, Maryland. August 15—2w

CHARLOTTE-HALL SCHOOL.
An examination of the Pupils was held, on the 26th and 27th days of July, before the Trustees of the institution and many of the Parents and Guardians of the Pupils; and orations were delivered the following day, before a very numerous audience, and received with unbounded applause. The examiners, who were Dr. John Parrham, Mr. Frederick Campbell, late of William and Mary college, Virginia, and Mr. John Ralph, late of Princeton college, New Jersey, expressed their high approbation of the state of the school and the progressive improvement of the pupils generally; while they felt a high degree of satisfaction at the excellence of several, in each department.
After the examination and orations had been finished, the annual vacation commenced, and school will, again open on the first day of September next.
Signed by order of the Board of Trustees, NEALE H. SHAW, Register. Cool Springs, August 1, 1808.
CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL.
Resolved, That the tuition at Charlotte Hall School from and after the first day of January 1808, shall be at the rate of twenty-eight dollars per annum, payable quarterly and in advance, and that no pupil shall be admitted or continued in said school, failing to comply with this resolution after his entrance, whose amount of tuition shall exceed two quarters in arrear; and, that the Principal of said school shall be charged with the faithful execution of this resolve.
Whereas there is due to Charlotte Hall school a very large sum of money for arrearages of tuition, which the institution stands greatly in need of, to comply with the engagements of the Trustees to Masters and Teachers, as well as for contracts entered into by them, for erecting the necessary buildings, suitable for said school; which arrearages must be paid without delay to save the school from falling:
Notice is hereby given, That unless said arrearages are paid, before the first day of September next, suits will be instituted against such delinquents, without respect to persons. Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. Cool Springs, August 5—w3t
FOR SALE.
FOUR HUNDRED acres of land adjoining land of Samuel Aurant, lying in Beaver Township, Northumberland county, state of Pennsylvania—or exchanged for merchandise or good property well situated in this city.
For terms apply to JOSEPH WHEATON. Washington City, May 18—wtf
RUNAWAY.
WAS Committed to the jail of Washington County, District of Columbia, as a Runaway on the 17th instant, a black man who calls himself ELLICK, and says he belongs to David R. Williams, Esq. Cheraw District, South Carolina, he is about 20 years of age, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches high, had on when committed a black hat, striped silk coat, cotton shirt, blue cotton trowsers and old shoes. His owner is desired to come prove him and take him away, or he will be sold for his jail fees and other expenses as the law directs.
CARTWRIGHT TIPPETT, Keeper of the jail, for Washington Boyd, Marshall, July 25—w3t.
Fresh Teas, Nutmegs, sugars, Coffee, &c.
W. & C. SMITH have just received by the Maria from New York, 6 Chests } Fine Imperial Teas 20 Boxes } 100 Canisters } 25 Chests } Hyson Teas 15 Boxes } 100 Canisters } 20 Chests } Young Hyson Teas 18 Half do. } 30 Boxes } 10 Chests hyson skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves. 52 Hhds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality. 40 Bags best Martinique green coffee. 12 Bgs Corks. 20 Small baskets best Marseilles refined olive oil. 10 Quarter casks London particular Teneriffe wine. Georgetown, June 20—2wtf.
FOR SALE.
By Virtue of an order of the honorable William Cranch, chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, will be exposed to public sale, at the house of Mr. Wm. Rhodes in the city of Washington and district of Columbia, on Saturday the 3d day of September next at 4 o'clock P. M. all the Real & Personal Property of John Banks; amongst which are some valuable Lots, advantageously situated in the said city of Washington.
The terms of sale will be made known at the aforesaid time and place.
JAMES PORTER, Trustee. All persons indebted unto John Banks, as also those indebted unto Lowdermilk & Co. late of the city of Washington, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscriber; or he will be reluctantly necessitated, to indiscriminately proceed to a recovery as the law in such cases provides.
JA. PORTER. August 10—wts.
Circuit court, District of Columbia, for the county of Washington.
IN CHANCERY, JUNE TERM 1808.
John Hoye, and Leonard M. Deakins, executors and devisees of Francis Deakins, deceased, which John Hoye is the acting executor and devisee, and the President, Directors, and company of the Bank of Columbia, complainants,
against Charles F. Brodhead, William Steuart and Aquilla Beall, Philip B. Key and Benjamin Stoddert—Defendants.
THE bill states, that Francis Deakins in his life time sold to the said Charles F. Brodhead certain real property in George Town, which has never been paid for or conveyed—that the said property is under rent to the said Steuart & Beall as tenants of the said Brodhead—that the said Brodhead has assigned the same together with other property in trust to Philip B. Key, and that the said Benjamin Stoddert as the complainants have been informed, sets up some claim to the same.
The object of the bill is, to obtain a decree for the sale of the said property and to compel the said Steuart & Beall to pay the rents which are already due or which may hereafter become due thereon, towards the payment of the sum due on the said property by the said Brodhead to the said complainants.
The bill further states that Charles F. Brodhead and Aquilla Beall, two of the defendants, do not reside within the district of Columbia, and are beyond the reach of the process of this court.
It is therefore ordered that the said Charles F. Brodhead and Aquilla Beall be warned to appear in this court on the fourth Monday of December 1808, to answer the bill of the said complainants, and for that purpose that a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer and the Frederick Town Herald, prior to the said fourth Monday of December next.
WM. BRENT, Ck. August 1—w3t
FOR SALE.
THE Two story Brick HOUSE, situated on square number 930 in the city of Washington now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven, as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale WM. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
RUNAWAY.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Maryland on the 16th instant as a runaway a negro man who calls himself ALFRED says he belongs to James Bowling near Middlebury, Loudoun county, Virginia—his height is about 5 feet; say he is about 27 years old, but from appearance is not more than 20; had on when committed a tow shirt and trowsers. His owner is desired to take him away, or he will be sold for his prison fees, &c. according to law.
ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. July 29—w3t
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
THAT the subscriber, of Prince Georges county, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county in Maryland, letters of administration with a copy of the will annexed, on the personal Estate of Zachariah Baldwin late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the tenth day of January next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said Estate. Given under my hand this 6th day of July 1808.
HENRY CULVER, Adm'r. July 11—w6t
IN CHANCERY, JULY 23, 1808.
ORDERED That the sale made by George Page Trustee for the sale of the real estate of John Turner deceased shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown before the 24th day of September next, provided a copy of this order be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 24th day of August next.
The report states that part of a tract of land in Prince Georges county called the Third Resurvey on Brashears Potomac, containing 180 acres, was sold for 900 dollars.
True copy, Test NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. August 5—w3t
AMERICAN HEMP.
THE Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st. November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New London; New York; Philadelphia, Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Geo. or New Orleans.
For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted.
Navy Department, May 3—wtn
THE SUBSCRIBER
Living opposite the MARINE BARRACKS, wishes to inform the Public that he has for sale the following articles which he will sell very low for cash or Country Produce.
 15 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica and West India Spirits,  3 pipes London Particular } Wine.  Madeira  2 quarter casks of do. do.  3 do. L. P. Teneriffe do.  5 half pipes do. do. do.  2000 pounds W. India best green Coffee,  10 boxes Muscovado Sugars,  5 barrels do.  30 boxes spermacity Candles,  5 barrels 3 years old Peach } BRANDY  3 hds. 2 do. do. } DIES.  10 hds. best retailing Molasses,  100 barrels mess, prime, & cargo Beef,  200 pair coarse Shoes, assorted sizes.  A small quantity of coarse SALT and a general assortment of Liquors for retail including some very old and excellent L. P. MADEIRA Wine. NATHANIEL COCKE. August 10—3t
LANDING THIS DAY,
From on board the schooner MARIA, capt. Fitzhugh, from New York—A quantity of prime St. Croix sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Port Wine, Nutmegs, and Chocolate. Also, Gun-Powder, Imperial, and Hyson Teas, in chests, half and quarter chests and cannisters of this spring's importation, For sale by ROSS & GETTY. George Town, June 20—tf
PROPOSALS for carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office, until the 6th day of September next.
 1. From Athens in Georgia, by Apalachy, Flint River, and Coweta to Tuckabatchy on the Mississippi territory estimated at 220 miles, once a week. Leave Athens every Saturday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Athens the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m.  2. From Tuckabatchy by Majors Creek on Alabama, or Tensaw to Fort Stoddert, estimated at one hundred and seventy three miles, once a week. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. and arrived at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 p. m.  3. From Fort Stoddert to Farre's on Pearl River, estimated at 160 miles, once a week. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Farre's the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Farre's at Pearl River every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. and arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m.  4. From Farre's on Pearl River to New Orleans, once a week. Leave New Orleans every Monday noon, and arrive at Farre's on Tuesday by 8 p. m. Leave Farre's every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at New Orleans on Thursday by noon. 
NOTE 1. If the depending mail shall not have arrived at the time fixed for departure, the contractor shall be bound to wait for it, provided it arrives within six hours after such fixed time.
NOTE 2. For every failure, and for every delay which shall continue so that the depending mail loses a trip, the contractor shall forfeit double the pay he would have received for such a trip, unless the failure shall have been occasioned by unavoidable accident; and in that case, the amount of the pay for such trip shall be forfeited, so that no pay shall be made unless the service is performed.
NOTE 3. For every hours delay, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar; but no forfeiture for the delay of any one trip can exceed double the value of such trip. The contracts are to commence on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force until the 31st March 1810.
General Post Office, July 20th, 1808.
MARSHAL'S SALE.
WILL be exposed to public sale on Saturday the 17th day of September next at Rhodes's Tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of Thomas T. Gantt to Lot No. 15 in square 293, Lots Nos. 12 and 14 in square 439, Lot No. 2 in square 12, Lots 21, 22 and 23 in square 569, and Lots 13 and 14 in square 1023, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of Samuel Crowden and others (for the use of William Brent) against Thomas T. Gantt: the sale will commence precisely at 12 o'clock. Terms, a credit of 60 days and 90 days, the purchaser giving notes with approved endorsers.
WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal District Columbia. August 11—2awts
Annapolis Md. July 15, 1808.
CHARLES HENRY WILLIGMANN, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken that justly celebrated INN, in this city, called the UNION TAVERN, which was formerly in the possession of Mr. George Mann. He hopes by his assiduity and attention to give general satisfaction, and that the high character which this Inn acquired in Mr. Mann's time, and which it still has, as being one of the first taverns in the Union, will not be lessened while it remains in his possession. August 12—9t
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
ESCAPED from the subscriber on the road leading from George Town towards Leesburg, about 15 miles from the former place, a negro man named LUKE, about 35 years of age, 6 feet high, dark skin, two of his upper fore teeth are out; he has a down cast look, and generally speaks in a low voice; his clothes and name he will probably change, I purchased him of Mr. Theophilus Hughes to take to my residence in Kentucky, he has had several masters about Bladensburg, and he will certainly be lurking about that place as he has a wife, the property of Mr. Isaac Barrett near Bladensburg. I have appointed Mr. Everard Gary of George Town my agent, and the above reward will be paid by him to any person who will deliver the said fellow to Mr. C. Tippett in the city jail. SAML. M'LEAN. July 23—6w
BURAS AND BEALL.
WOOLLEN drapers, men's mercers, and tailors, New-Jersey Avenue, opposite the Secretary of the Navy's, respectfully inform the public that they have commenced business in the above line, where they will endeavor to give satisfaction—they have on hand a fresh supply of the most fashionable goods, suitable for the approaching season, all fresh and of the very best quality.
N. B. Regimentals and naval uniforms made in the most elegant and fashionable stile with neatness and dispatch. October 23—tf.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the high court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale, in the town of Port Tobacco, Charles county, at the court house at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the second day of the next August term of Charles county court (which commences on the fourth Monday of August next) a parcel of land late the property of John D. Scott deceased, being part of a tract of land called Poynton Manor, lying upon a branch of Nanjemoy creek on the post road leading to Nanjemoy from Port Tobacco near the "Hill Top" & about seven miles from Port Tobacco. This land consists of about 300 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about twenty acres are in marsh, and the remainder arable and very productive.
The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security to pay the purchase money in twelve months from the sale. It will be sold entire or in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase. F. S. KEY, Trustee. July 4—tdos
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE COMPANY.
THE Stockholders of the "Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company" are hereby notified that the second instalment of Ten dollars on such share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, treasurer in Alexandria, on or before the 26th day of August next, agreeable to the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria in the district of Columbia."
By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE, President. July 25—ta26
WASHINGTON TAVERN.
ON the last Saturday of August inst. at the tavern of captain Henry Ruth in George Town, will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, a moiety of Lot No. 215, in Beatty & Hawkins's addition to George Town, fronting 96 feet on Sixth street and 37 1/2 on Frederick street, with a large frame house thereon. The situation is most delightful and challenges attention—the title is good. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. SAMUEL BROOKE. August 10—3t
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON.
Have just received by the sloop CHANCELLOR, from New York, now discharging at Barry's Wharf—
 London Part. Madeira, } WINE, in  Marsalla, and } pipes & quar.  Catalonia, } ter casks.  Ht. Brion, and } Claret in cases,  Bordeaux, } Brandy in pipes.  Cogniac, and } Brandy in pipes.  Bordeaux, } Brandy in pipes.  Muscovado Sugar, in hds. and bbls.  Molasses,  Coffee; the best green in bags,  Limes,  Imperial } TEA  Hyson, and } of the latest  Young Hyson } importation.  Loaf Sugar,  Corks, in bags,  Candles, and  A few crates of Stone Jugs, PITCHERS, &c. &c. 
These goods were bought with Cash, & will be sold for a small profit, for approved notes at 60 and 90 days. Punctual dealers may expect from the Company a constant supply.
The highest price will be given in cash for Country Produce of every kind, delivered at their Warehouse.
JOSEPH FORREST, Pr. August 5—tf
PUBLIC SCHOOL.
The Parents, Friends and Guardians of children in these schools are respectfully informed that Vacation commences this day and will end the first Monday in September. Washington, Aug. 8—3t
10 DOLLARS REWARD,
FOR A GOLD REPEATER, LOST. ON the last of January or 1st of March was lost by a person in the city of Washington, a small Gold Repeater, the figures on her face being red. The watch is one which may be easily known, being remarkable on account of the bell having been broken and repaired again. The cap was perforated all round with small holes.
As this watch was supposed to have been taken by a person of color, the above reward and all charges will be paid to any person delivering her to Mr. Wood, Watchmaker, Navy Yard, or Mr. Burnett, George Town. JAMES TAYLOR. August 10—8t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the city commons, a BLACK HORSE, a little sunburnt, bald face, short bushy tail, high fore and left hind foot white, stone and well made, rather larger than a pony, and goes very easy. I suppose he has strayed in the woods, the flies being troublesome to him, or to some of the plantations adjoining the city in company with other horses. He may possibly have been taken away by some person. The neighboring farmers and planters are respectfully requested to take notice of the above described horse—Any person on delivery of said horse shall receive five dollars, and reasonable charges, or any person or persons giving me information so that I get him again, shall be satisfactorily rewarded by F. A. WAGLER, new Store, Centre Market. P.S. Just received, at F. A. Wagler's new Store, an assortment of nails. Aug. 10—3t.
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY.
THIRTY or FORTY CARPENTERS are wanted, to whom good wages will be given.—Apply to Mr. MILLS, at the Bridge. By order of the President & Directors, SAML. ELLIOTT, Jr. Ck. August 10—3t
FOR SALE or RENT,
THE Hotel at present occupied by P. D. STELLE. The advantages of this situation are so well known, that it is useless to say more of it—it is convenient to the Capitol, is calculated for a large establishment, with stabling for 40 or 50 horses. The Bridge, rapidly progressing over the Potomac, with the turnpike road to Alexandria, also in great forwardness, will add to the many advantages this situation possesses. To a man qualified to carry on such an establishment, no situation can insure a more certain and rapid fortune. Occupation can be had any day before the first of October next. Apply to the subscriber, DANL. CARROLL of Dud'n; Washington, August 5—eptO
CHARLES H. VARDEA,
MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and public in general, that he has just received by a late arrival from Philadelphia,
A CHOICE ASSORTMENT Of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spanelts and rich silk Molekins for waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform stile of fashion.
Richard Horwell's celebrated patent parallel suspenders far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail as at his manufactory. November 27—tf
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the Town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern in said town, to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—eptds
WANTED
AT the Woodyard for the ensuing year a Manager, to take charge of the whole estate. He must be a sober, diligent and discreet man—well acquainted with the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco, and the management of negroes. To such a man who can produce unquestionable testimonials of his capacity, sobriety and fidelity, high wages will be given. A person not connected in the neighborhood will be preferred.
Apply to RD. W. WEST, Woodyard. N. B. Application must be made before the 1st. Sept. next. May 13—ept5