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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1234.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1808.
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
Military Academy. —The following Message, with the accompanying Report, were submitted to Congress, at a late period of their last session. It is probably principally owing to this circumstance, that no measures were definitively adopted to carry the suggested plan into effect. In the House of Representatives the Message was referred to a committee, who made no report. In the Senate, a bill was reported by General Smith of Maryland, which is subjoined to the report. As few objects possess more intrinsic importance, and none can be more seasonable, we have little doubt of its commanding the early attention of Congress at their next meeting.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
The scale on which the military academy at West-point was originally established, is become too limited to furnish the number of well instructed subjects in the different branches of artillery and engineering, which the public service calls for. The want of such characters is already sensibly felt, and will be increased with the enlargement of our plans of military preparation. The chief engineer having been instructed to consider the subject, and to propose an augmentation which might render the establishment commensurate with the present circumstances of our country, has made the report which I now transmit for the consideration of Congress.
The idea suggested by him of removing the institution to this place, is also worthy of attention. Besides the advantage of placing it under the immediate eye of the government, it may render its benefits common to the naval department, and will furnish opportunities of selecting on better information the characters most qualified to fulfil the duties which the public service may call for.
TH: JEFFERSON.
March 18, 1808.
COPY.
WASHINGTON, March 14, 1808.
SIR, In conformity to the commands of the President of the United States, I have the honor to transmit a report on the progress and present state of the military academy with some suggested alterations, in which I have included those you had the goodness to point out.
I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Sir,
Your most obedient servant, (Signed)
JONATHAN WILLIAMS, Colonel of Engineers, The Secretary of War.
COPY.
WASHINGTON, March 14, 1808.
In obedience to the verbal commands of the President of the United States, the subscriber has the honor to submit to the Secretary of War the following report, on the progress and present state of the military academy.
This institution was established at West-point, in the year 1801, under the direction of a private citizen, and was nothing more than a mathematical school for the few cadets that were then in service. It was soon found that the government of young military men was incompatible with the ordinary system of schools, and consequently this institution ran into disorder and the teacher into contempt. When the peace establishment was made, the corps of engineers was created, and the twenty-seventh section enacts that the corps "shall be stationed at West-point, in the state of New-York, and shall constitute a military academy, and the engineers, assistant engineers and cadets, shall be subject to do duty at such places and on such service as the President of the United States may direct."
It was not probably foreseen that although the head quarters of the corps might be at West-point, yet the duties of the individual officers necessarily spread them along our coast from
one extremity of the United States to the other, and as the whole number of officers can be no more than sixteen, they could not in their dispersed state constitute a military academy. The incongruity of a stationary and errant existence in the same corps has been amply exemplified by experience. Indeed it never can be supposed that engineers, as such, could be sufficient elementary teachers; their capability, consistent with other duties, is confined to practical teaching , by combining example with precept and carrying the rudiments of the art into practical execution; in the same manner that other professional men generally have youth under their tuition, after they have gone through every branch of elementary learning relating to their profession.
A part only of the officers were appointed soon after the passage of the act, of whom the major, who was ex-officio the chief engineer, and two captains, took charge of the academy, the students of which were the cadets belonging to the regiment of artillery. The major occasionally read the lectures on fortification, gave practical lessons in the field, and taught the use of instruments generally. The two captains taught mathematics, the one in the line of geometrical, the other in that of algebraical demonstrations.
As the corps was small, as it had little or nothing to do in its more appropriate professional duties, and as the students were few, the institution went on producing all the effect in its power, and all that could be expected on its limited scale. It was soon discovered that mere mathematics would not make either an artillery or an engineer, and a power was given by law to appoint a teacher of drawing and of the French language. Had this law, instead of absolutely limiting the number of teachers and designating their duties, left it general in the discretion of the President to appoint such and so many as he might find requisite to produce the effect contemplated by the establishment, and left the internal organization to him, who from constant observation could judge of the most expedient one, with a reasonable and ample appropriation, we should at this day have a greater number of well instructed young officers, than we can boast of. From that time to this, however, the academy has progressed beyond what could have been expected from its means; but now the first mathematical teacher has resigned, and the second has for several years been employed as surveyor general of the United States, in the western country.
During the last year a citizen of eminent talents as a mathematician has been employed as principal teacher, and a first lieutenant of engineers performed the duties of assistant teacher, while the professor of French and drawing confined his abilities to these branches. So far as talents can go, nothing is wanting as to these teachers. They are all capable in the highest degree. The subscriber is only apprehensive that he shall not be able to retain them. Mr. Hasler, the chief mathematician, is already designated for a survey of the coast, when circumstances shall permit that business to be undertaken, and it could not be committed to more able hands. Mr. Masson, the professor of French and drawing, is a man of too great and too extensive abilities to be kept in a situation so much below his merit; this gentleman being perfect master of the French and English languages, fully acquainted with all that has been written on the art of fortification, and eminently distinguished in science and general erudition, ought in the opinion of the subscriber to be placed at the head of what the French call le genie , which cannot be literally translated in its extensive sense: it signifies the art of an engineer generally in all its branches. Mr. Masson being the only teacher designated by the law, he is the only one that, exclusive of the corps of engineers, can be said to belong to the institution.
In short the military academy, as it now stands, is like a foundling barely existing among the mountains, and nurtured at a distance out of sight, and almost unknown to its legitimate parents. The questions that have frequently been put to the subscriber by members of Congress, evidently show, that the little interest the insti-
tution has excited, arises solely from its being unknown to those, who ought to be and doubtless would willingly become its generous guardians and powerful protectors. Had it been so attached to the government (its real and only parent) as to be always with it, always in sight, and always in the way of its fostering care, it would probably have flourished and have become an honorable and interesting appendage to the national family.
The question recurs; what ought to be done?
The subscriber would wish the answer to arise out of the nature of the case, and carry with it a demonstration of its being founded in the most pure though zealous regard for the public good. Actuated only by such motives, and without the stimulus of either ambition or interest, he begs leave to state in the form of a proposition what appears to him to be the natural and proper remedies.
1. Let the military academy be placed under the direction of the President of the U. States, in all that does or can relate to it, any thing contained in any former law to the contrary notwithstanding.
2. Let an academical staff be created in manner following, and as the regulations must necessarily be military, let the professors when not of army rank, take that of their denominations (as relates to the academy only) in the manner of brevettes.
1. The commanding officer of the corps of engineers to be ex-officio, superintendent of the institution with the power of appointing one of the officers or professors to do the duties of superintendent in his absence.
2. Let there be a professor of natural and experimental philosophy in all its branches: if taken from the corps of engineers and of lesser grade, let him have as much in addition to his pay and emoluments as will equal those of a lieutenant colonel; and if not of the corps, let these be his emoluments and that his denomination, without similar rank in the army.
3. Let there be a professor of mathematics generally, with the pay, emoluments and denomination of a major, and allowed to have two teachers under him, with the pay, emoluments and denominations of captains; to this branch will expressly belong nautical astronomy, geography, and navigation.
4. Let there be a professor of the art of an engineer in all its branches, expressly to include fortification, attack and defence, gunnery and castration, with the pay, emoluments and denomination of a major, and allowed to have a drawing teacher with a French teacher and a German teacher under him, with the pay, emoluments and denomination of captains.
To this academical staff he begs leave to suggest the addition of the following professors: they are thus separately named, because they are supposed to be citizens engaged in other pursuits, and could only give a portion of their professional labors to this institution.
5. A professor of architecture to be occasionally at the academy and give lectures, accompanied with demonstrations by models, and specimens of the nature of the materials of cements, of the composition of works, bridges, causeways, canals, &c. &c. to be paid per diem when on duty, and to be allowed quarters in the academy.
6. A professor of chemistry and mineralogy, on the same terms and conditions.
7. A riding master and teacher of the small and broad sword.
11. With respect to the corps of engineers, whose functions have become extensive, let the following additions be made to it:
Two captains, Two first lieutenants, Two second lieutenants, Four cadets, Nine artificers, Thirty-one men,
The officers to be appointed and the men to be engaged on the same conditions as those now composing the corps.
The whole will then consist of twenty-two officers, eight cadets, fifty men, and ten artificers.
It will appear necessary to make, in the first instance, an appropriation for the proper buildings, apparatus, library, &c. This being done (and it should be remembered, that being once well
done, it will be but one expence, not subject to repetition) it is presumed the annual appropriation would be inconsiderable: it might, indeed, be so connected with the appropriation for the corps of engineers, that all the surplusage of one would fall into the other, and the extension of the sum would not be felt.
It would be well to make the plan on such a scale as not only to take in the minor officers of the navy, but also any youths from any of the states, who might wish for such an education, whether designed for the army or navy, or neither; and to let these be assessed to the value of their education, which might form a fund for extra or contingent expences. On this plan, it might be proper to suppress the ration system, whilst the students are at the academy, and oblige all but commissioned officers to board in common, as in other universities. The citizen youth so adopted should be required to sign the articles of war, (for the time being) since it would be impossible, and improper if it were possible, to make any exceptions to the rules and regulations of the academy. As these youths grow up and take their stations in society, they would naturally become militia officers; and in a few years, in the ordinary course of events, we should see a uniformity in our militia, resulting from a spirit of emulation, which the reputation of having received a military education would naturally excite; and the same duties which have often been considered a burden, would become pleasurable privilege. There is nothing more fascinating to youth than excellence in arms, and a little knowledge will create a desire to acquire more.
That Congress may have as little trouble as possible and to avoid a frequent recurrence to its authority on matters of course, it might perhaps be expedient to pass one short act, naming the additions to be made to the corps of engineers, but placing the direction of the academy external and internal in the President of the U. States, leaving the site, the buildings, the number and kind of professors, and all other matters connected with the institution, entirely on his judgment.
All which is most respectfully submitted.
(Signed) JON. WILLIAMS, Col. of Engineers.
A BILL
In relation to the military academy of the United States.
BE it enacted, &c. That there be added to the present corps of engineers, two captains, two first and two second lieutenants, and four cadets.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the commanding officer of the corps of engineers be authorised to insist for a terms not less than three years, in addition to those now authorised by law, nine artificers and thirty-one men, to receive the same pay, clothing and rations as are now allowed to the artificers and privates in the army of the United States, and the same bounty when enlisted for five years; and to be subject to the articles of war.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the military academy be under the direction of the President of the United States, and be, together with the corps of engineers, stationed hereafter at the city of Washington. That the academical staff shall consist of one professor of natural and experimental philosophy in all its branches, with the pay, emoluments and denomination of a lieutenant colonel; one professor of mathematics generally, with the pay, emoluments and denominations of major, who shall be allowed two teachers under his authority, with the pay, emoluments and denomination of captains; one professor of the art of an engineer in all its branches, including fortification, attack and defence, gunnery and castration, with the pay, emoluments and denomination of a major, who shall have under his authority, the teacher of drawing, and the teacher of the French language, already authorised by the "Act in addition to an act for fixing the military peace establishment of the United States;" Provided, That nothing herein contained shall entitle the academical staff to any command in the army: And provided also, That where an officer of the corps of engineers shall
be employed in the academical staff, he shall be entitled to as much in addition to his pay, and emoluments, as will equal those of the office, in the said staff, to which he may be appointed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the President be, and he is hereby authorized, to select any of the public lots within the city of Washington, that he may deem proper, or to exchange any public lots, for any other lots, for the site of the said academy; and that the sum of dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for erecting the buildings necessary and proper for such institution.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the cadets of the corps of engineers and army, and midshipmen of the navy, shall be admitted for instruction into this academy.
FROM THE AURORA.
THE ROBBERS AND THE FARMER, A TALE.
There were formerly two robbers, who were the scourge of the country which they infested—one of them plundered (and often murdered) every one who was so unfortunate as to fall in his way on the roads or in the fields—The other took possession of a large lake, on the borders of which lived a number of manufacturers, such as blacksmiths, weavers, &c. near whom our freebooters resided, though they frequently plundered their nearest neighbors—On the other side of the lake lived a respectable peaceable farmer, (for whom the robbers professed great friendship) who by his industry had so improved his land from a wilderness state, that he was enabled to send many canoes loads of produce for sale to the people on the other side. Now it happened that the lake robber became jealous of the increasing prosperity of the farmer, (who by the bye was a very good customer of his children, by buying all his ploughs, scythes, coats, hats, &c. of them, who notwithstanding the bad example of their father were very expert in making those things) to such a degree that he used to fire muskets loaded with balls into the boats, and several times killed the children of the farmer. His reason for committing these friendly actions, was as he pretended, to search for old breeches, &c. which he suspected the farmer to be guilty of conveying to the land robber's people, (with whom he was at variance,) or to discover some of his sons who he alleged had entered into the service of the farmer, in doing which he frequently made slaves of the old man's sons—sometimes he said he was obliged to rob and murder them for his own preservation, according to his logic, the trade the farmer carried on with the land robber's children, was injurious to him, inasmuch as the children of his enemy were thereby prevented from starving—this doctrine was rather too absurd to be assented to by the farmer, who though a plain old fellow, had too much spirit to submit to such notions—he therefore forbid any of the armed boats of the water robber, from coming near his house, or receiving any provisions from thence, until he behaved in a more peaceable manner—our waterman now came openly forward, and declared that he would take every canoe belonging to the farmer that he found going to the other side—he would, however, permit him, as a great favor, to send a boat to a small spot in the lake, where the farmer used to buy his sugar and coffee, and then he was only to be allowed to buy sufficient for his own family use—the land robber finding his opponent's measures began to affect himself and children, in order to counteract them, swore that if he caught the farmer's people, going to or from, or even looking towards the pirate's house, or were seen talking with him, he would plunder them whenever he could meet them. These unfair proceedings the farmer perceived would, if persisted in, involve his family in the dispute, and in the end perhaps cause their ruin. He therefore determined to keep his children at home, and as they were ingenious and industrious, he knew they would be able to make for themselves, all those articles which they had formerly purchased at

great risk from their enemy's children and their neighbors. This wise and peaceable conduct, was much opposed by a few silly servants, and some interested visitors in the old man's family; but he had the satisfaction in the end, to find that his measures were well planned, and approved by all candid people at home and abroad; for the two robbers experiencing greater distress every day, in consequence of the farmer's wise measures, finding that he would not be imposed upon, that the produce of his farm was necessary to their existence, and that if they persisted in their unjust notions, the farmer would soon require none of the products of the labor of their children, they determined that in future the trade of the farmer should be restricted by no other than the laws of reason. The consequence was, the farmer's plantation prospered to a great degree, and those who had most loudly complained against his conduct, were obliged to confess that it was dictated by principles of reason and humanity.
OBERON.
FROM THE KENTUCKY REPORTER.
On the late news.—British lies are the food of toryism; and the more glaring and improbable they are to the common understanding of common men, the more easily are they swallowed by the commercial dupes of British agents, and the second-hand dependants on British capital. On the arrival of Mr. Rose in London, to blunt the shock of his futile mission, second editions of the British ministerial papers were issued, assuring that every subject in dispute with America was adjusted. That lie had its effect for a few hours; but as it could not be of duration, it was necessary for the purposes of stock-jobbing, to propagate another, and the stupid populace of London were informed that France had declared war against the United States, and that Mr. Armstrong had left Paris. These accounts were immediately sent to this country, but the falsehood was not found sufficiently seasoned for a tory stomach, and to give it its full zest, major Jackson, of Philadelphia, stopped his press with an extract of a letter from his correspondent at Rotterdam, with the important and authentic intelligence, that the Osage had been seized at L'Orient, and after a trial of three days condemned as a lawful prize! This lie had just time to run the round of the tory papers, and of tory readers, when lo! the Osage, with Mr. Nourse, anchors safe in a British port to counteract such evident detection of stock-jobbing falsehoods, the British papers immediately resorted to their usual modes, and extracts from the federal papers of New York and Philadelphia, were immediately dressed up in a new suit of habiliments, and fostered on the credulous dupes of England as instantaneous news from Spain and France; and after a British distillation, are again to pander to federal views in this country.
The seizure of American citizens, the sending of general Armstrong to the temple, the condemnation of all American property in France and its dependencies, has been so often repeated both in the British papers in the United States and in England, that we are surprised that any republican should give them a moment's credit; they are only the succession of lie to lie, as one wave rolls over the other.
As the distress of the British arise (for which see the accounts from Ireland) from the EMBARGO, so exactly will the attempt of her agents be to divert attention from her wrongs, and all the federal papers will either teem with their self-created impostures, or from similar extracts as coming from Britain. This farce will be kept up till the meeting of Congress, and at a vast expence of British gold. We warn our readers to give no credit to their assertions. The government of the United States are the only channel of correct communication in diplomatic connections.
The embargo has completely foiled the views of the British faction, and their rage is equal to their disappointment. But it is a great satisfaction to find, by the numerous papers which have already reached us, that the 4th of July has been commemorated by the republicans with an appropriate spirit, and that the continuance of the embargo has been a favorite toast, with scarce any exception. These expressions of approbation of the conduct of our representatives, will be an earnest of their future votes; and they will proceed to Congress at its next meeting, doubly fortified, should the situation of our country claim its continuance. Unless the belligerent powers will respect our rights, and permit the free navigation of our flag equally to France as to Britain, we see no method by
which it can be removed. To suffer merchant vessels to arm would be direct war—Miranda's expedition is an undeniable fact—and were Congress to pass such a law, Britain would not begrudge millions. Her agents and consuls would convert our ports into dock yards for armaments against France and Spain; and under cover of our flag, immediately involve us in war with all Europe. This is her undeviating aim, and she would glory in our destruction. The evasion of the embargo law by tories, and others of the "most worthless part of mankind," are a sufficient proof that such a mode should never be resorted to. Let the embargo continue—it is but a trifling sacrifice—a small deduction from the riches already gained from the desolation of the world. In the mean time, it will be the means of placing our own domestic manufactures, on an unshaken foundation, and will give us resources which will bid defiance to all the despots of Europe.
Indian honor contrasted with British murder. —It has been usual to call the Aborigines of America by the name of savages; but if public spirit, if studying and obeying the principles of justice, the true interests of their country, if the rejection of British gold and British bribes, if being proof against the commercial influence and deception of British agents and traders, if refusing to imbue their hands in the blood of their best friends—can give to the Indian the claim of civilization, then may he boldly dash the appellation of savage full in the face of the tories of the U. States. These men have adopted a very base and dishonorable principle which the more enlightened Indian revolted from and spurned with indignation; and the council fires of Malden have produced fewer traitors than the council fires of Washington. We read more of the real principles of christianity, which are peace, in the speeches of an Indian chief, and in their religious rites, songs and dances, than in the canting hypocrisy, long-winded prayers, falsehoods and warhoops of a pickeroo senator of New England.
The following talk of the Indian chiefs at St. Louis, is a striking contrast to the conduct of the savage cabinet of St. James's in respect to the murders of the Chesapeake; in one case the murderers are delivered up to justice—in the other, Berkely, who was the commissioned executioner and representative of the British tyrant, on his return home meets with a most gracious reception at the foot of his majesty's throne!
Which nation, reader, has the most claim to the appellation of barbarous or civilized?
From the first number of the Missouri Gazette, a paper printed at St. Louis by Joseph Charless.
A singular procession composed of Saukees, Fox and Ioways, marched into town on Sunday evening last, singing their death song. Some time ago two or three white men were killed, by a party of these people, the murderers were demanded and given up with alacrity; even the criminals demanded to be sent in to avert their blood, the vengeance which hung over their nation. We are informed that the prisoners with their great chiefs and some of their relatives kept up the death song without much interruption during their journey to this place.
Speech of White Skin, the great chief of the Sac nation, to Gen. William Clarke, on the delivery of the prisoners.
My Father—Here is the man you have so long wanted to see, that killed the white man at Portage de Soux, he was a fool when he did it. I now bring him to you.
My Father. It has been a long time since you sent Mr. Boilvin to bring us your words, I hope a clear day will come, when all will be good again.
My Father. I have never closed my ears to your words, I have always been ready to open them to any thing that is good.
Speech of the Crane, principal chief of the Ioway nation.
My Father. I heard when I started last from your village, my people had done wrong. I went home immediately and returned with the murderers, and now deliver them to you.
My Father. When the murderers started from their village they went to war against other Indians, but met with the whites, and the murder happened.
My Father. I present you with two young boys which I regard like dogs, I throw them at your feet, they are your slaves.
To which general Clarke returned the following answer.
Children Saukees, a cloud has for a
long time hung over your nations, this day it opens, separates, and I see we shall have a clear sky.
Children, the Sacs, Foxes and Ioways. Your conduct this day in delivering up the four bad men of your different nations, who have wantonly spilt the blood of the white people, is a clear evidence of your disposition to do justice, to cultivate harmony and perpetual peace with the white flesh, the citizens of the twenty-two great fires of America.
This instance of your good faith will not be forgotten; it will be told to your great father the President of the U. States, who will be greatly pleased to hear that his Red Children opened their ears to his good words, and shew an anxious desire to dispel that cloud which has for several months hung over some of his northern children.
Children. We are near neighbors, and ought to live together as one family, in peace and friendship, and render one another all the services possible; it is better for us to help one another, than to do harm to one another.
Children. The four murderers which you have delivered up, will be kept in safety and will be kindly treated until they can be brought to trial; which will be conducted in the same way as if white men were to be tried; and if it is found that the persons are guilty, they will be punished; but if innocent of the charges, they will certainly be acquitted.
The Governor who convenes the courts of justice is absent a few miles, when he returns, you will be informed of the day, on which the trial of those murderers will take place; we wish all the great chiefs and warriors, who now deliver us those murderers to be present at their trial, that they may see that justice is done them in equal measure, and in the same manner, as if they were white citizens of the U. States.
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
(FOR NINE NIGHTS ONLY.)
The Public are respectfully informed that the THEATRE will open on Wednesday the 7th of September, with the Celebrated Comedy (in five acts) called
THE RIVALS; OR, A TRIP TO BATH.
Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Wrenn, Capt. in Australia, Mr. McKenzie, Faulkland, M. Con., Acres, Mr. Jefferson, Sir Lucius O'Trigger, Mr. Cross, Fag, Mr. Francis, D. W., Mr. Blissatt, Coachman, Mr. Briers, Cook, Mrs. Wilmot, Cook's Boy, Mast. Scrivener, Servant, Messrs. Harris, &c.
Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. Francis, Julia, Mrs. Jefferson, Lydia Languish, Mrs. Wilmot, Lucy, Miss Hunt.
To which will be added (NEVER PERFORMED HERE,)
A new musical entertainment, in two acts, called
OF AGE TO-MORROW.
Baron Wellinghurst, Mr. Jefferson, Baron Puffenburg, Mr. Bray, Hans Molkus, Mr. Blissatt, Fritz, Mr. Briers, Servant, Mr. Harris.
Lady Van Brumbach, Mrs. Francis, Suph., Miss Hunt, Maria, Mrs. Wilmot.
9 Nights, of performance THIS WEEK—Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The remaining Nights of performance will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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No little clamor has been raised against the government for sending the special vessels dispatched to Europe in the first instance to France. Among the other evidences of a devotion to Napoleon, this has been enumerated and copiously dwelt upon. A few words will expose the folly and ignorance, which have dictated these aspersions, and shew, we presume, some of the reasons which recommended sending these vessels in the first instance to France.
One great object of employing these vessels is to enable our merchants and other citizens to carry on their correspondence abroad. So far as this correspondence applies to England, the British monthly packets offer a regular and tolerably secure organ, which would be altogether wanting, so far as related to the continent, but for these special governmental vessels. Hence the necessity of such arrangements, as are the best fitted to carry on a correspondence with the continent, and hence, consequently, the necessity of dispatching the vessels in the first instance to French ports.
Further—We are authorised to state it as a fact, that of the letters sent by these vessels, by far the greater number are directed to the continent of Europe. In the Hope, the last vessel dispatched, the number for France exceeded 2,300, while those for England fell short of 700.
Further remarks occasioned by the Speech of Mr. Canning.
"I shall only state that in the whole conduct of the British government, with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake, we have endeavored to keep in view the principle upon which we set out, namely, to make ample reparation for that which was a decidedly wrong act; but to make that reparation under a determination not to surrender a right which the great majority of the country has ever considered as essential to its dearest interests. Sir, I may boldly appeal to the country to determine, whether from the correspondence on the table of the House, any bad disposition on the part of his majesty's ministers has appeared through the whole transactions. That the rupture of the negotiation on this subject was not attended with any hostile feeling on either side, is an incontrovertible truth. The reparation was not accepted by America, because America would not fulfil the condition on which alone it was tendered; namely, the revocation of that proclamation by which the British ships were not allowed to enter the harbors of America, while those of the enemy visited them at pleasure. But, sir, the manner in which the British reparation was tendered to America by a special mission, was, to all the feelings of nice honor, an effective reparation, although not accepted; and so in fact we have every reason to believe that it was considered by the American government."
From the disgraceful animadversions with which the federal prints abound, it would seem that they had entirely forgotten the black outrage committed on our rights and honor in the attack of the Chesapeake. This act is rarely alluded to, and only recognised as a topic of censure on the administration. While they are absurdly denounced for not heaping unavailing remonstrance on remonstrance on the table of the British cabinet against the British orders, the situation in which the unatoned outrage on the Chesapeake places a government not mean enough to crouch to violence and injustice is studiously thrown out of view. Have these party men forgotten the circumstances that succeeded that daring outrage? If they have, the NATION HAVE NOT, and it is to be hoped, will not forget them, until that ample reparation is made, which Mr. Canning pretends was tendered.
For the purpose of exposing the fallacious view taken by Mr. Canning in his remarks on this point, we shall concisely state these circumstances. No sooner was the outrage committed, than the national sensibility was excited to the highest pitch of resentment; with one voice it demanded reparation or retaliation. Even the Essex junta was awed into silence. The voice of treason was still. The demand for reparation was listened to by the British ministry with apparent respect. The universal sentiment prevalent in their own nation extorted this from them. Reparation was promised. Instead, however, of instantly making it, and thus effectually wiping away the shade it had cast on the honor of a gallant people, it was dexterously converted into a topic of negotiation, and a special mission sent across the Atlantic.
Immediately consequent on the outrage, let it be recollected, was the Proclamation of the President, interdicting the American waters to British armed vessels. This measure was universally approved throughout the United States. Even federalists extolled it as an act just, magnanimous, spirited and pacific. They emphatically declared that more ought not, and less could not have been done; and they admitted that Mr. Jefferson had in this instance exhibited an unequivocal solicitude, by the moderation of his measures, to restore our amicable relations with Great Britain. On this occasion, to their honor, many leading federalists* waited on the President for the first time, at his public levee on the 4th of July, which immediately followed the issuing of the Proclamation, to evince openly their sentiments. We speak, from personal knowledge, in saying they spoke in the most decided terms of the soundness of the measure and of the duty of the people to give it their unanimous support.
After a very protracted delay Mr. Rose arrived in the United States. His first requisition was that the affair of the Chesapeake should be separated from all other topics of controversy between the two governments. This was instantly acceded to by our government. Mr. Rose then stated his readiness to enter upon the discussion of a suitable reparation, provided the President's proclamation were previously rescinded. This humiliating concession was rejected by our government; who, however, offered, in case the reparation proposed should be satisfactory, to make the receipt of the reparation and the revocation of the proclamation co-temporaneous. This proposition was finally rejected by Mr. Rose, who left the United States, even after having obtained, what Mr. Canning was so anxious for in London, the separation of the affair of the Chesapeake from all others, without having made, or even tendered any specific reparation whatever.
Let us now test the remarks of Mr. Canning, by this indisputable statement of facts.
"In the whole conduct of the British government, with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake, we have endeavored to keep in view the principle upon which we set out, namely, to make ample reparation for that which was a decidedly wrong act; but to make that reparation under a determination not to surrender a right which the great majority of the country has ever considered as essential to its dearest interests."
The outrage is allowed to have been decidedly a wrong act, for which the British government was bound to make ample reparation. How have they shewn the sincerity of their purpose to make this reparation? Has this been shewn by their omission to make this reparation the moment they heard of the outrage, when it might have been made without negotiating with, or at all consulting our government, by an unqualified disavowal of the act, by breaking and punishing the officer who committed it, or delivering him into our hands for trial, and by a pecuniary indemnity for the injury done to the Chesapeake? Have they even restored the men, who if they had no right to take, they certainly had no right to retain? These acts, distinctly, or in the aggregate, might have been performed by the British government themselves. Did they do the whole, or either of them? Had they felt the reproach upon their characters, as they ought to have felt it, would they not have pursued this course?
No, the affair was submitted to negotiation, and on the eve of this negotiation still greater outrages on our rights were committed, not by subordinate officers, but by the ministers themselves, expressly enforced by the royal sanction and approved by Parliament. Is this the proof Mr. Canning alludes to of a total freedom from bad dispositions on the part of his majesty's ministers?
* Among others, Mr. Stodder, formerly Secretary of the Navy.
† The facts are these. To save Mr. Rose from any unpleasant feelings, or from committing his government by any official concession before the revocation of the proclamation, it was proposed that an informal intimation should be made, by which the American government might understand the kind of reparation it was intended to offer, and that, if it were satisfactory, it should be understood that as soon as formally arranged the proclamation should be rescinded. So anxious was our government for a satisfactory adjustment of this affair, that, finding that Mr. Rose could not under his instructions officially make known the kind of reparation he was authorised to offer, they invited him to make a verbal and unofficial communication.

But it seems that it was resolved only "to make that reparation under a determination not to surrender a right which the great majority of the country has ever considered as essential to its dearest interests."
This alludes to the general subject of impressments, which the American government was in the first instance anxious to place upon such a footing as to secure their seamen and vessels from all future outrages, and with this view originally aimed at uniting the general subject with the particular case of the Chesapeake—but which was immediately abandoned, when they found that it might be an obstacle to a satisfactory arrangement on the affair of the Chesapeake. Mr. Canning's flourish, therefore, on this point, is idle and irrelevant. That determination on the part of the British government, unjust as it was, presented no obstacle to their doing us full justice, to their making ample reparation for the outrage on the Chesapeake.
Mr. Canning proceeds to say—"Sir, I may boldly appeal to the country to determine, whether from the correspondence on the table of the House, any bad disposition on the part of his majesty's ministers has appeared through the whole transaction. That the rupture of the negotiation on this subject was not attended with any hostile feeling on either side, is an incontrovertible truth." However boldly Mr. Canning may assert that no bad disposition has appeared on the part of his majesty's ministers throughout the whole transaction, we speak with equal confidence in saying that there is not an independent and intelligent American that does not view the whole transaction as marked by a bad disposition in every part of it. This bad disposition appears in omitting for a moment to make reparation, and afterwards in making the tender of reparation depend on a previous concession on our part. Mr. Canning allows the outrage to have been a decidedly wrong act; and he does not say, he cannot say with any color of truth, that the reparation was any thing more than a sound measure of precaution against similar outrages, while the original outrage remained unatonated. It was moreover a measure which we had a perfect right to take, as in taking it we violated no British right. Will any one then, dare to say, without exposing his understanding to impeachment, that Britain had a right, and that she manifested a good disposition in asserting it, to refuse making atonement for a wrong act committed by her, until we had rescinded a rightful act of ours? Will he dare to say that the aggressor has a right to demand redress, instead of the aggrieved? That the insulted and injured party shall be obliged, in the first instance to make concession? That the midnight robber, who has broken into my house and stolen my goods, has a right to demand that I shall unbar my doors, which I had purposely secured against further violations, before he shall be obliged to surrender the goods he had stolen?
But it seems "that the rupture of the negotiation on this subject was not attended with any hostile feeling on either side."
So far as Mr. Canning undertakes to speak for himself he may speak correctly; but so far as he alludes to what took place on this side of the Atlantic he is most egregiously mistaken. Whatever may have been the feelings of our government, those of the people are well known; & we will venture to say that the rupture was among them attended with almost an universally hostile feeling; & that this feeling was so hostile that, but for the unprecedented state of the political world, in which we were equally pressed by the injustice of both the great belligerent powers, it would inevitably have issued in war against G. Britain.
And as to our government, although it might be going too far to say that they entertained a hostile feeling, yet there can be no doubt of their feeling the strongest indignation at the injustice of the British government; and there can be no doubt of this sentiment having been strengthened by the manner in which the negotiation was conducted and terminated.
It is not wonderful that the rupture of the negotiation was not attended by any hostile feeling on the part of the British government, as she having no end to gain, lost nothing by it.
Further, says Mr. Canning—"The reparation was not accepted by America, because America would not fulfil the condition on which alone it was tendered, namely, the revocation of that proclamation by which the British ships were not allowed to enter the harbors of America, while those of the enemy visited them at pleasure."
This is certainly, to say no more of it, a most un candid representation of the fact. America so far from refusing to rescind the proclamation
in case a satisfactory reparation was arranged, proposed that the act of reparation and the revocation of the proclamation should be co-temporaneous.
The ground on which Mr. Rose urged the revocation of the proclamation, was the abstract tender of reparation by his government. He did not say what specific reparation would be made; he only said that it would be satisfactory. But of this who was to be the judge? Surely America, as well as Britain, the aggrieved as well as the aggressing party. Is it not manifest that what Britain might consider as ample reparation, might be rejected by America as insufficient; and that consequently the claim to the revocation of the proclamation depended, not on the abstract tender of reparation, but on the actual terms offered. Suppose our government had crouched to the dictation of Britain, and had rescinded the proclamation before the terms of reparation had been arranged, & it should have afterwards appeared that those terms were hollow and insufficient, would it not have rendered itself the object of universal ridicule and contempt? Would not, indeed, such an abject concession have so disgraced us even in the eyes of the British negotiator, as to have induced him to have offered us a reparation altogether unworthy of the enormity of the original offence? Would it not have been a fair inference that the government, that could so far forget its dignity as on such inadequate cause to revoke the proclamation, would agree, from the same abject spirit, to the most frivolous reparation.
Take another view of the subject. If Britain sincerely desired to heal the wound inflicted by the outrage on the Chesapeake, would she have forfeited an atom of honor, or have renounced any of her rights, by agreeing to the proposition of Mr. Madison? The same instrument that rendered reparation would have rescinded the proclamation, and every thing would immediately have been re-instated on the same footing, in which it stood before the outrage.
Mr. Canning adds—"But, sir, the manner in which the British reparation was tendered to America by a special mission, was, to all the feelings of nice honor, an effective reparation, although not accepted; and so in fact we have every reason to believe that it was considered by the American government."
We have here the climax of Mr. Canning's rhetorical flights. He has grasped a painted cloud, and would cheat us with it as a solid reality. If the manner in which reparation was tendered was to all the feelings of nice honor, an effective reparation, why was it not accepted? Does Mr. Canning, while he is thus professing amity to the American government, dare to insinuate that they were devoid of all the feelings of nice honor, and, therefore, did not accept the promise of reparation? Does Mr. Canning think that the nice feelings of honor of the American government would be satisfied by his mere promises of reparation, while the outrage on their rights was continued by retaining the men torn from their families, and taken from a national vessel? The inference would seem to be irresistible.
"And so we have every reason to believe that it was considered by the American government."
Does Mr. Canning deceive himself, or would he deceive others? What reason, we demand, has he for such a belief? Has the American government ever made an acknowledgement to this effect? Have they uttered a word to justify it? Have the communications of the President to Congress, or their measures of defence, this appearance? Do they, or the nation, view the affair of the Chesapeake as though it had never occurred? Or does Mr. Canning make this monstrous declaration from the rupture of Mr. Rose's mission having been followed by no remonstrance on our part? Would he have us drain the cup of humiliation to its dregs, and sink from the manly language of demand to the mean attitude of supplication? Does he not know, does not America know, does not the world know, that we have demanded reparation in the only terms in which an independent government can demand it, and that in preferring the claim we have exhausted all the conciliatory terms in our power; that no more remains for us to do through the organ of remonstrance; and that every remaining duty rests with the aggressor?
New-Hampshire election for members of Congress.
The Boston Centinel gives the votes of 42 towns, which give For the Federal ticket, 4,356 Republican ticket, 3,203
Federal majority, 1,151 In 1804 the same towns are said to have given a federal majority of 633.
Our readers will notice the authority on which this statement is made, and appreciate it accordingly.
We add, on the authority of federal prints, that the election in Rhode Island has issued in the choice of two federal members of Congress.
All America will view with horror, in the following intelligence, the fatal lengths to which an infuriated opposition to law necessarily leads. Honest federalists will shrink aghast at the precipice to which an unprincipled party spirit would drag them, and fly the standard that leads them to ruin. Republicans will rise in the majesty of their strength, and frown into annihilation the pretensions of men, whose unceasing traduction of their government and its measures have conducted to the perpetration of scenes of murder and treason. All, in whose veins the blood of Americans flows, will feel the necessity of supporting the laws, and manifesting their abhorrence of traitors.
Bennington, (Vt.) Aug. 23.
Burlington, Aug. 5, 1808.
Murder of Ormsby, Drake, and Marsh.
Minutes of the Court of Enquiry.
The grand jury having examined the witnesses pronounced their verdict, that the deceased were wilfully murdered.
The Court of Enquiry proceeded to the examination of testimony in the behalf of government against the prisoners—[nine in number, but we have not received all their names.]
Sergt. David B. Johnson, sworn—says that on Monday, August 1, 1808, Lieut. Farrington, with 10 men, of whom he was one, were detached from Windmill Point, in search of a smuggling boat called the Black Snake. They were on board a revenue boat, and having gotten information, they proceeded up Onion river on Wednesday, Aug. 3d instant. When they got to the Snake, they found one Mudget on shore, with a gun in his hand: he was the commander. Mudget threatened to kill the first man who should land. Lt. Farrington told him the Snake had been long engaged in the smuggling business, & was forfeited to the government and he was authorised to take her. There appeared to be a number of men skulking about in the bushes, with arms, and Mudget tried in vain to bring them forward. The Lieutenant then took the revenue boat and myself with four men took the Snake, and proceeded down the river. The smugglers ran down the river, and fired from the bushes and killed Drake, on board of the revenue boat. We then all landed, and the Lieutenant ordered us not to fire—not to kill, unless it was absolutely necessary. On our rising the bank of the river, Mr. Ormsby stepped to us: he had been at work near us. As he was speaking to the Lieutenant, a wall-piece was fired by Samuel I. Mott, and killed Ormsby and Marsh; Ormsby groaned and struggled, and Marsh exclaimed "O Lord" and died instantly. I was about to fire, when the lieutenant stopped me and said, "don't fire: I am wounded." I went immediately after a surgeon. On my return we took Mudget, Day, Lean, & three others. I heard Mott swear he would kill the Lieutenant.
James H. Hays, sworn—says the same as Sergeant Johnson, and adds, that the crews of the Snake were about 12 in number, 9 of whom had guns. He says Mott fired the wall-piece, and he saw Ormsby and Marsh fall.
Stephen P. Lathrop, sworn—says, that August 2d inst. the crew of the Snake had heard that they were pursued by a revenue boat, and were preparing their arms and ammunition. They professed to be smugglers, and said they would kill all the government party they could. They loaded a small arm with five balls: the wall-piece they loaded with 15 ounce balls. Aug. 3d inst. he met one David Suckfield near the place from whence Drake was shot, and Sheffield said, "I have not fired, but have drawn my charge."
James Mead, sworn—says, Sheffield said, "By God, I will kill the Lieutenant before he leaves the river."
Mr. Ledgard, sworn—says, Sheffield said, "By God, the Lieutenant shall be laid low before he leaves the ground,"—and turning to his comrades, said, "Blow them throw—God damn 'em."
The court immediately ordered the prisoners to gaol, without bail or mainprize, to await their trial—[which commences this day, August 23.]
Five men, two of the name of Taylor, and three of the name of Hoxie, have been examined by the same court who committed the murderers, and committed for Treason , to be tried by the Circuit Court of the United States at Rutland, in October next. Samuel I. Mott, the ringleader of the crew who murdered our citizens on our frontier, has been arrested and committed for trial. He was taken in
Canada. We understand that the whole of the twelve men implicated have been taken.
New-York, Sept. 3.
Captain Newhall, who arrived at this port last evening from Havanna in the schooner Republican, informs that there had not been any news recently received at that place from Spain, neither had they heard from Mexico. It was rumored in Havanna, just before capt. N. sailed, that that port would soon be shut against foreign vessels.
A new Vice-Roy of Mexico is said to have reached that place. It is said in New Orleans, that he is a Frenchman by birth.
The British ship Truro, from Londonderry, brings Irish papers to the 14th July, and London prints to the 11th. In addition to the following articles, it appears that a naval expedition sailed on the 11th of July.
DUBLIN, JULY 14.
The arrival of the London papers of Monday, and several Spanish journals, as also communications from Gibraltar, have induced us at this late hour to stop the press to give a summary of their glorious contents, for our country subscribers. These journals are filled with victory after victory on behalf of the noble Spaniards, which are too voluminous for us, at present, to detail, they may, however, be generally summed up in the following brief outline:—
The surrender of the French squadron to the Spaniards—the defeat of the French division under the orders of Dupont, near Cordova by general Echavania—another column commanded by Lefebvre, routed by general Palafox: no quarters given, the division of Moncey has suffered loss in the neighborhood of Cuenca—in Madrid, seven or eight thousand only remain, who have retired within entrenchments, apprehensive of an attack, which was daily expected from the combined forces of Arragon, Valencia and Andalusia—all the provinces of Spain are under arms, and propose to assemble the general Cortes, or Grand Council of the nation.
To the above we have to add, that letters which reached us from Gibraltar, state, that all the French in the neighborhood of Barcelona, have been killed or taken prisoners by the Patriots under general Espelata.
Dispatches from Lord Collingwood.
Admiralty Office, July 11.
"Dispatches were this morning received at this office, from Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood and Admiral Sir Charles Cotton, brought to Plymouth in the Primrose. By the former it appears that the French squadron in Cadiz struck their colors to the Spaniards, at seven o'clock in the morning of the 14th June, when the Spanish colors were immediately hoisted on board of them. The French ships were not much injured, nor has there been much loss of men on either side."
"The Spanish admiral is one of the commissioners about to proceed to England, and the Revenge, commanded by Sir John Gore."
"The dispatches from Sir Charles Cotton, down to the 14th of June, confirm the reports of the general spirit of detestation of the French government in Portugal, in many parts of which it has been formally abolished, and that of the Prince Regent re-established."
"By a letter from capt. Creyke, of the Eclipse, dated Oporto, 20th June, it appears, that owing to the treachery of Don Oliviera, governor of Oporto, (now confined as a traitor), the French were enabled to re-establish their authority, which they maintained until the 15th June, the day of Corpus Christi, when an attempt was made for to carry the French flag in the procession.—This incensed the populace to such a degree, that under the countenance of the Priests, they rose en mass, broke open the depots, supplied themselves with 25,000 stand of arms, and together with the regulars, formed a most determined and enthusiastic army. From this moment all French authority ceased, and every man either French or suspected of being inclined to the French interest, was arrested."
"The Bishop of Oporto is elected Governor.—An army of 20,000 men was sent to meet the French, who, with a corps of 900 men had marched within six leagues of Oporto. The provinces Tras-os-Montes, Minho, and the northern parts of Beira, have risen in arms to the amount of one hundred thousand men, inclusive of the force in Oporto."
"General Spencer arrived off Lisbon, in the Scout brig, on the 24th of June, and after communicating with Sir C. Cotton, returned to join the forces off Cape St. Vincent."
"A dispatch has also been received from Admiral Lord Gambier, enclosing a letter from Captain Digby, of the Cossack, dated off St. Andre, 25th June, by which it appears that
on the 23d, the French entered the place, previous to which the boats of the Cossack and Comet spiked all the guns on fort Salvador de Ano, and fort Sedra, and completely destroyed the magazines with 500 barrels of powder, and a quantity of other stores. The boats had just retired round point de Ano, when a considerable body of French dragoons appeared on the hill."
J. CROSSFIELD.
LEAS just received per the schooner Maria from New-York a large assortment of Groceries, which he offers for sale at the corner of Twelfth and D streets between Pennsylvania Avenue and the River wharf, and next door to Col. J. P. Van Ness—Consisting of,
  Madeira,  } WINES.    100 rife,    Sherry,    Lisbon,    Malaga,    Sicily Madeira,    Claret and    Burgundy,    Jamaica spirits,    St. Croix, do.   Cin, Molasses, Souchoong, Hysn, Young Hysn and Hysn skin, Brown Sugar, Coffee and Almonds, Mould and Dip Candles, Soap, Cotton Wool, Muscadel Raisins, Sugars, &c. &c. S. p. 7—5c.
STOLEN OR STRAYED.
FROM the commons (near the Eastern Branch), on Saturday the 27th August, a tolerable large Brindle COW—about 8 years old—she had some white on her belly, face, and part of her tail; had a gimpet hole bored in each horn, the mark in her ears not recollected—she was raised up the country. Any person that delivers the said Cow to the subscriber, shall receive three dollars reward, paid by
JEREMIAH BOOTH. Washington, Sept. 7—2w2w
ENGLISH ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES.
MISS SINNOTT informs the Patriots and Gentlemen of Young Ladies in the city of Washington, that she has removed her Academy to a convenient house of Mr. Wheaton's on 14th street west, near F. street, where young ladies are taught the useful and ornamental branches of Education. She has engaged a French Lady of respectability and talents to teach the French language in her Academy, so soon as a sufficient number of Pupils engage to justify the expense of that department. Terms of Boarding and Tuition may be known by applying at the Academy. September 7—3t
ROSS & GETTY,
Opposite the Union Tavern George Town,
Have now in store and offer for sale on the lowest terms for cash or short credits, the following goods, viz.
  Old London Port, Madeira,  } WINES.    Sicily Madeira,    Lisbon,    Port,    Sherry,    10 pipes, six years old Cognac brandy,    4 do. Holland gin,    4 hds. Jamaica spirits,    6 do. molasses,    6 do. first quality St. Croix Sugar,   4 do. second do. 7 tierces summer and winter strained spermatic oil, 57 chests and boxes of Gunpowder, Imperial Hysn, Hysn skin, Young Hysn & Souchoong, } TEAS, all of the first quality, and of this year's importation. 80 2lb. canisters gunpowder tea, put up in Cointa for family use, 2000 lb. prime green coffee, 20 box a Spanish segars, 20 boxes olives, 100 dozen half pint tumblers, 50 do. pint do. 80 do. wine glasses, 60 boxes mould and dipped candles, 50 do. brown soap, 3 hds. cran cider, two years old, A few boxes London mustard, powder and shot, all kinds of spices, Spanish and Carolina indigo, country gin and whiskey, together with a great variety of articles in their line which renders their assortment complete. N. B. Store-keepers in town and country supplied on the most reasonable terms. September 8—w3t
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
THIS is the second time I advertise an unfortunate, dissipated woman, my wife MAUDE FARRILL. The first time I recited the words I mentioned on account of four female children, and thought that she would better her conduct, but all to no purpose. Now I request that no person will give her any credit on my account from this date, as I am determined never to have any further connection with her, nor pay any debts she may contract. PAT. FARRILL. Navy Yard, Sept. 7—3t
COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON.
The STOCKHOLDERS are informed that Certificates of stock are prepared and the transfer book open. JOSEPH FORREY, Fr. August 31—4t

To holders of Non-Resident Lands, within the state of OHIO. WE, knowing that many gentlemen, non-residents of this state, and who own lands within it, and particularly those who hold it within the Virginia Military District , are subjected to many inconveniences and impositions by men in this state; and, upon a particular examination of the books in the Auditor's office, of this state, I discover that many gentlemen holding lands within the above mentioned district, have, from a non-payment of the taxes due thereon, subjected them to be sold for the taxes due; by the collector of the taxes on non-resident proprietors' lands for said district. And it frequently happens that the purchaser at such sales will not relinquish his title to the original owner, under one fourth of the real value of the land.
From the circumstances above mentioned, and many more that might be recited, of equal if not greater importance to land holders, I am now prepared to come forward and offer my services to such gentlemen, as an agent to superintend the payment of their taxes, the redeeming of their lands sold by the collector mentioned above; and also for the selling of any lands which they may wish to sell, which business I will transact on moderate terms; much more so than those on which many within the compass of my knowledge have their business of that nature transacted.
Any gentleman who shall think proper to entrust to me the management of his business, may be well assured that entire justice will be done him.
As I reside with the Author of this state, and have always access to his books, I have every opportunity of ascertaining the precise situation of any lands within the state, which are subject to taxation, and as I am not engaged in any land speculation, will have no inducement to withhold correct information.
By an act of the last session of the legislature of this state, the rate of land tax was raised to the following rates, viz. First rate 75 cents, Second rate 50 cents, and Third rate 25 cents per 100 acres. And under the said act, all lands which are hereafter sold for the payment of taxes, may be redeemed by paying to the purchaser thereof, 100 per cent. and interest on the purchase money and costs: Provided such redemption shall take within one year after the purchase.
All lands subjected to taxation within this state, & which shall not be paid between the first day of August past, and the first day of December next, will, as has always been customary, on that day, be offered for sale for the taxes due thereon.
Any letters on the above business, postage paid, will be strictly attended to, by
CADWALLADER WALLACE, Chillicothe, Ohio. Aug. 15—3
MARSHAL'S SALE. WILL be exposed to public sale on the 23d day of September next, at Rhodes's tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of BENJAMIN PERKINS to lot No. 1, in square Seventy five in said city, together with a small frame workshop thereon; the above property is seized and sold to satisfy two writs of feri facias issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, the one at the suit of Timothy Caldwell, and the other at the suit of Alexander Cochrane use of Hugh Smith, against said Perkins. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. Terms cash.
WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D. C. August 22—2awts
MARSHAL'S SALE. WILL be exposed to public sale on the 30th day of September next, at Rhodes's tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of WM. ESSENBECK, to LOTS numbered Two and Three in Square 257 in said city—said property is seized and sold by virtue of a writ of feri facias issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of John C. Severman, against said Esenbeck.
The sale will commence precisely at 11 o'clock, A. M. Terms cash.
WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D. C. Aug. 29—2awts
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Now landing from on board the Sch. MARIA , capt. Fitzhugh, and for SALB , at low prices. Jamaica Spirit, Antigua & New England Rum, Muscovado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscatel and bloom Raisons, H. Hand and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spanish Segars, Corks, Powder and Shot of the best quality, White Lead, in oil, A few crates of Stone ware. They have also on hand and for Sale, Madeira, Maraca, and Catalonia, Casks in boxes of 1 doz. each, Cogniac, Brandy 4th proof, Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, B. Solid Oil, Mould and dip Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Lgs. of Mahogany.
JOSEPH FORREST, Pr. August 22—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 Dan'l Washington, August 5—epitO
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 Apalachicola, Flint River, and Coweta to Tuckabatchy on the Mississippi territory, estimated at 230 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 Mays Creek on Alabama, or Pensacola 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 arrive 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. & 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 an 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 hour delay, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and 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 1809.
General Post Office, July 20th, 1808.
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, or 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. King'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 31—entds
FOR SALE. The Subscriber has just received and offers for sale at his store near the Navy Yard a general assortment of LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S SHOES, Which he will sell for Cash at a low price.
JOSEPH CASSIN. N. B. He has always on hand an assortment of GROCERIES of the first quality.
September 2—1w
PORT-TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES. WILL be run for over the Port Tobacco Jockey Club Course, on the second Tuesday in October next, a Purse of three hundred and sixty dollars , four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, and on the second day a Purse of two hundred dollars , two miles and repeat, the winning horse of the first days race only excepted. Weights agreeable to the rules of the club; and on the third day a handsome Saddle, Bridle, and Martingale, value Fifty dollars, one mile and repeat, by saddle horses.
All horses must be entered with the Secretary on the evening previous to their running.
WM. D. HARRISON, Sec. August 24—
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. ON the petition of WILLIAM KAIN an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said William Kain, that on the 12th day of September next, at Lindsay's hotel, in the city of Washington at the hour of 9 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia" will be administered to the said William Kain, and a trustee appointed unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
Ordered that this notice be published three times before the 9th day of September next in the Washington Federalist, and in the National Intelligencer; and in one of the daily papers published in Philadelphia.
By order of the honorable William Cranch, Esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. August 29—3t
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
ON Tuesday the 25th day of OCTOBER next, will be run for over the Washington course, a Purse of five hundred dollars , four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding.
On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars , three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted—and
On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse," of three hundred dollars , two miles and repeat—free only for colts and fillies—Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club.
The Purse will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive certainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths.
SAMUEL BOOTES, Sec. George Town, August 31—1R
N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in conformity to a standing rule of the Club.
S. B.
NEW GOODS. The Subscriber has just received from New York, and now opening at his STORE in BRIDGE STREET, the following Goods, viz. 1 Case 4th and 6th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. 7 3/4 Irish linens well assorted, 1 do. 8 3/4 and 10 3/4 Irish dimity table cloths, 6 do. Mouselin laine priced from 12 1/2 to 18 3/4 per yard, with various other descriptions of plain, plain, and figured goods, 1 trunk new priced Mouselin, Mulls, &c. 1 do. 6th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. containing 35 dozen cotton cambric mouselins, 1 do. containing scarlet and brown mantilla handkerchiefs, 1 do. dark plain, plaid, and black cambric muslins, 6 bales Irish linens, different kinds, 4 do. white and brown German tickenburgh, 45 box Havana segars, All of which will be sold low for cash or approved paper at 60 or 90 days.
EDWARD L. SMITH. George Town, September 2—5w
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 canisters of this spring's importation, For sale by
ROSS & GETTY. George Town, June 20—tf
IN CHANCERY. JULY 22, 1808. Bailey Erles Clark, VERSUS Thomas Rhoades. THE object of the bill filed in this case is to obtain a decree for recording a deed dated on the 3d day of April in the year eighteen hundred and six, from Thomas Rhoades late of Montgomery county to Bailey Erles Clark, the complainant, for two tracts or parcels of LAND, the one called Rhoades's Good Luck , and the other called Any Thing lying in Montgomery county.
The bill states that the deed had been duly executed and acknowledged, but had not been recorded agreeably to law, without any fraudulent intention in the party claiming under the same—it is also stated that the defendant resides out of the state.
It is thereupon on motion of the complainant ordered and adjudged that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once in each of three successive weeks before the 22nd day of September next, to the intent that the said Thomas Rhoades, may have notice of the present application and of the object and intention of the present bill and may be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the 22nd day of January next to show cause, if any there be, why a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy, Test NICHs BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. August 20—w3t
PROPOSAL, By JOSEPH MILLIGAN, George Town, For publishing by Subscription, ADELINE MOWBRAY; OR THE MOTHER & DAUGHTER. IN TWO VOLUMES. By MRS. OPIE.
CUSTOM, and perhaps propriety, have rendered it necessary to bespeak the favorable opinion of the public to a new work; but the writings of Mrs. Opie have long held such an undisputed claim to excellence, that nothing more seems necessary than to point out the leading object of the present very interesting tale, to recommend it to general patronage.
Those who have attentively read the writings of Mr. Godwin, well know, that however correct his abstract positions, and however logical his deductions may be—still they are, in many instances, by no means suited to the actual state of society. His opinions on the matrimonial engagement would, if generally adopted, infallibly destroy those bonds which are at once the most efficacious restraint upon licentious passion, and the best, nay the only security for domestic happiness. To counteract his fatal theory appears to be the principal design of the work now before us—in which the characters are so well supported, the incidents arise so naturally from the situations in which they are placed, the reasoning is so perfectly just, the whole narrative so beautifully pathetic, and the impression which it is calculated to produce on every ingenious mind, so favorable to the cause of morality, that the publisher confidently anticipates its meeting the same universal applause in this country which it obtained in England.
CONDITIONS. To those who may subscribe before the first of October next, the price will be seventy-cents per volume, in boards, after which it will be advanced to eighty-seven and a half cents per volume.
August 12—cop1m
I WILL RENT for the next year, several LARGE FARMS , situated on the Potomac in the state of Virginia , about 20 miles above this place. These Farms will all be seeded at the proper season with Wheat and delivered up to the persons that rent on the first day of January next, or sooner if required—They will be shown to any persons desirous of renting by Mr. James Baldetton , who resides at McCarty's island near them, or by the subscriber.
JOHN W. PRONOUGH. George Town, August 31—4w
CHARLES H. BALDEN MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia and public in general, that he has just arrived by a late arrival from Philadelphia,
A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of superior Cloths, Cambrics, single and double mtd. superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of plain and rich silk Mouselins for waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion.
Richard Parnwell celebrated patent parallel SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms as at his manufacture.
November 27—1f
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 430. 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 feri facias , issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of Samuel Crowdsen 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—2 wts
NOTICE. MERCHANTS and others desirous of forwarding LETTERS to Europe, are hereby informed that a vessel will sail under the orders of Government from Philadelphia, on the 15th of September next, or as soon as may be thereafter, for France and England.
The postage on Letters must be paid to Philadelphia.
Department of State, August 29—6t
FOR SALE. ON Saturday the 10th day of September next, at the Hotel occupied by P. D. Stelle , all the
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of said Stelle, consisting of Beds and Bedding, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, and Furniture to a large extent.
Terms of sale, all sums of 20 dollars or under, cash, above 20 and not exceeding 50 dollars, negotiable notes at thirty days with approved endorsers, and all sums above 50 dollars, notes at sixty days with approved endorsers—The sale to commence at 11 o'clock.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. August 30—tds
To the Creditors of HENRY KRAMER, deceased. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT the subscriber of the city of Washington hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Washington county district of Columbia, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of Henry Kreemer, late of said city, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 12th day of February next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, this 8th day of August in the year of our Lord 1808, and of Independence the 33d.
WM. RHODES, Adm. August 22—w3t
PROPOSALS Will be received at this Office until the 5th day of September next, inclusive, for carrying Mails of the United States, on the following route, viz.
FROM Danville in Virginia, by Hunter's, Lexington, Salisbury, Beattie's Ford, Lincoln, Caruth's, Burtown, Spartanburg, Greenville, Pickensville, Pendleton, C. H. Hardenville and Daniel's to Athens, once a week—estimated distance, 334 miles.
Leave Danville every Wednesday at 3 A. M. and arrive at Athens the next Saturday, by 10 A. M.
Leave Athens every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Danville the next Tuesday by 9 P. M.
If the depending mail shall not have arrived at the hours fixed for departure; the contractor shall be bound to wait for it not exceeding six hours, and in such case, shall be allowed the same number of hours to arrive at the opposite point subsequently to the times stipulated.
The contract is to commence on the 1st day of December next, and continue until the 31st day of March 1811.
The contractor will be subject to the usual penalties for delays and failures.
General Post Office, August 18, 1808—law 5
Orphan's Court, Prince Georges county, July 19th, 1808.
IT being represented to this court by Petition in writing of Robert McGill administrator of Benjamin Galt, late of said county, deceased, that in consequence of the absence of the deceased's representatives from the state of Maryland, and of doubts being entertained whether the said absent representatives are in existence or have left any issue to represent them, he cannot safely make distribution of the assets in his hands without the interposition of this court. It is therefore ordered, that unless the said absent representatives appear before this court on or before the 20th day of Jany next to receive their respective dividends, that the court will then proceed to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Rbt. McGill among the deceased's representatives residing in the state of Maryland, provided the said Robert McGill shall cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week for eight weeks before the 20th day of November next.
Test THOMAS TYLER, Reg. of Wills for Prince Georges county. August 19—w8t
FOR SALE. BY virtue of an order of the honorable court of St. Mary's county, will be exposed to public sale, at the residence of Benjamin Tubbs, on Monday the 19th day of September next at One o'clock P. M. all the Personal Estate of the said Benjamin Tubbs—also his right to the one fifth part of the following tracts or parcels of LAND, to wit: Guythorne Grove, containing 202 acres, Flowers of the Forest 263 do. Charles Park 137 do. Hickory Bottom 100 do. Part of Brick kiln and Park's addition joined with addition on which the mill commonly called the Great Mill stands, the fifth part of the mill lot, and the mill.
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, for all sums above 20 dollars, and for sums of 20 and under, cash must be paid.
JOSEPH STONE, Trustee. August 26—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 } 15 Boxes } Hyson Teas 100 Canisters } 20 Chests } 18 Half do. } Young Hyson Teas 30 Boxes } 10 Chests Hyson skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves. 52 Hds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality. 40 Bgs best Martinique green coffee. 12 Bgs Corks. 20 Small baskets best Marseilles refined olive oil. 10 Quarter casks London particular Tenerife wine.
Georgetown, June 20—2wtf.