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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXXXIV.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, August 13. Of all the projects which Bonaparte ever conceived, the act of confeder- ation, or rather the act of treason to the legitimate head of the empire and of submission to France, is the most dan- gerous that could have been contrived. In midst of peace with Prussia and Au- stria, he aims a blow at both of them, founders and forms a new empire, Impe- rium in Imperio , in the heart of the German empire, creates a new and formidable state to menace and act both against Prussia and Austria whenever he shall order it; a state not distant, not divided from either of them by mountains or rivers difficult to pass, but placed as it were at their very doors and thresholds, and able to march at once into the heart and centre of their dominions. Well has it been said that Bonaparte's hostilities of peace are equally and perhaps much more danger- ous than his hostilities of war. He calls this act of confederation the Rhen- ish Confederacy, as if it included mere- ly those powers and princes whose do- minions are on the banks of the Rhine. But this confederacy of the Rhine ex- tends to the Maine and the Danube; in- cludes Swabia, Franconia and Bavaria, keeps a convenient door open for the en- trance of every other power, and no doubt will either cajole or force the electors of Hesse and Saxony to join it, if electors they can any longer be call- ed, now that their functions of electors are to cease. Bonaparte having deter- mined that there shall be no emperor of Germany after the present, if even he be permitted to retain that title, of which we entertain great doubt. Na- poleon is to assist himself in person at the opening of the assembly of deputies from all the states of the confederacy. We shall not be surprised to find him assume the title of emperor of the Con- federated States . The assembly is to be held at Frankfort upon the Maine, which, after having lately paid four millions of florins for the preservation of its independence, is to be given to that servile instrument of the Corsi- can's ambition, the elector arch-chan- cellor. In the mean time the French troops are taking positions for the pur- pose of preventing all opposition to the execution of the new plan. The affair of Cattaro has afforded Bonaparte a pretext for keeping his troops in Ger- many, and for making fresh claims upon the emperor of Germany. This is his system—he will not aim any open blow at present at Austria, but by harassing her with repeated demands and claims, he will produce advantages as great as he could derive from open war. The withholding Cattaro from him, though he has exonerated Austria from all blame, has furnished him with a pre- text for demanding a large sum of money for the additional expense to which the keeping his troops in Germany has put him. The sum demanded is twenty- four millions; a sum which the Aus- trian treasury is unable at present to discharge. French troops, therefore, are proceeding to take possession at Salzburg, and the important post of the Innviertel; and thus the means and power of Austria will be still further cramped, and she will be less able to oppose the establishment of the Rhenish confederacy. A large body of French troops seems also to be marching to the frontiers of Hesse and Saxony, with a view of over- awing both those powers. And Prus- sia! Bonaparte pays as little attention to her inclinations and interests as to the meanest prince in the empire.— This act of confederation must be done in contempt and defiance of the cabinet of Berlin, for, it is impossible to sup- pose that the Prussian government can view the establishment of such a confe- deracy, with any other than sentiments of the deepest disapprobation and alarm. A new state is suddenly intruded into the empire, more powerful than her- self; the princes whom she could in- fluence or command, will not only be entirely withdrawn from her, but if Hesse and Saxony be, as we have no doubt they will be, forced to join the Rhenish confederacy, those who were formerly the firmest allies and friends of the Prussian power, will be converted into spies upon her conduct, and into en- gines for controlling and oppressing her whenever the supreme head of the Rhen- ish confederacy shall think fit. Let any one look at the position of Saxony and Hesse, and of that new dukedom which has been given to Murat, and he will immediately see how Prussia will be hemmed in and surrounded almost on every side. Oh, versatility of human affairs! Prussia, who has followed with unwavering constancy one line of policy, the policy of reducing the power of Austria, whose eye has been always di- rected to the acquisition of one object, who has flattered herself that she could make France her instrument for wrest- ing the imperial crown from the house of Austria, and for placing herself upon the throne of the Cæsars. Prussia has indeed succeeded in reducing the power of Austria, but she has succeeded also in reducing herself to a situation of more than equal humiliation. She
could have prevented these fatal effects —she held at one time in her hands the fate of Europe and the world. What fatal infatuation, or what foul treason enfeebled her arms when she could have struck a decisive blow, and effected on the plains of Moravia the deliverance of Europe! Such an opportunity of combining her own glory with the sal- vation of the world, of carrying her own greatness to the highest pitch, and of entitling herself to the gratitude of mankind, was never afforded to any na- tion. She neglected it, and negotiated when she should have fought; sent an ambassador when she should have marched an army, and thus assisted with her own hands in forging fetters for the continent. What would have been the conduct of the great Frederick, under the same circumstances? But these are unavailing and afflictive re- collections. Bonaparte has owed his present elevation less to his own vigor and genius, than to the feebleness and imbecility of those by whom he has been opposed.
The descent upon the coast of Ba- baria is mentioned in a letter from Na- ples of the 11th ult. Instead of 10,000 British troops having landed, there were only a few troops with 600 galley slaves. They landed on the 4th, but returned soon to their ships, compelled, as the letter says, by general Verdier to embark. It is probable that they meant merely to make a diversion, in which they succeeded. The French, it is obvious, had no victory to boast of.
AUGUST 14. Earl St. Vincent has left the channel fleet, and sailed to the southward in the Hibernia, with the Defence and some smaller ships. He will first proceed to Lisbon, but we can hardly believe for the purpose mentioned a day or two ago, of taking on board the prince of Brazil. He would not desert his king- dom till the last extremity. But the Lisbon mail which arrived this morn- ing, justifies us in entertaining a sus- picion that some expedition is intended against Portugal. This is understood to be one of the menaces which Bonaparte holds out against this country, in order to induce us to subscribe to certain terms.
A Portuguese messenger, with dis- patches, arrived this morning.
GERMAN CONFEDERATION.
Ratisbon, August 1. This day M. Bacher, charge d'affaires of France, remitted to the diet the fol- lowing note:
"The undersigned charge d'affaires of his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, at the gene- ral diet of the Germanic empire, has received orders from his majesty to make the following declarations:
"Their majesties the kings of Baya- ria and Wirttemberg, the sovereign princes of Ratisbon, of Baden, of He- ss Darmstadt of Nassau, and the other principal princes of the south and west of Germany, have taken the resolution to form among themselves a confeder- ation, which places them in safety from all the uncertainties of the future, and they have ceased to be states of the em- pire.
"The situation in which the treaty of Presburg placed directly the courts al- lied to France, and indirectly the princes whom they surround, and who are their neighbors, being incompatible with the condition of a state of the em- pire, it became necessary for those courts, and for the princes to arrange on a new plan the system of their rela- tions; and to cause to disappear an in- consistency which would have been a permanent source of agitation, of in- quietude, and of danger.
"On her side France, so essentially interested in maintaining the peace of the south of Germany, and who could not doubt, that the moment when she should have caused her troops to repass the Rhine, discord, an inevitable con- sequence of relations contradictory or uncertain, ill defined and ill understood, would have exposed to new danger the repose of nations, and again perhaps lighted up a war upon the continent— bound besides to promote the welfare of her allies, and to enable them to enjoy all the advantages which the treaty of Presburg secured to them, and which she has guaranteed. France could only see in the confederation which they have formed, a natural consequence and necessary completion of that treaty.
"For a long time successive changes, which have gone on augmenting from age to age, had reduced the Germanic constitution to be only a shadow of its- self. Time had changed all the rela- tions of grandeur and of strength which originally existed among the members of the confederation; and between each of them, and the whole of which they made a part. The diet had ceased to have a will that belonged to itself. The sentences of the supreme tribunals could not be put in execution. Every thing attested an enfeeblement so great, that the federation tie no longer presen- ted a guarantee, and among the power-
ful was only a cause of dissention and discord. The events of the three coali- tions carried this enfeeblement to its utmost length. One electorate has been suppressed by the union of Han- over with Prussia; a northern power have incorporated with his other states one of the provinces of the empire; the treaty of Presburg has assigned to the Kings of Bavaria and Wirttemberg, and the elector of Baden, the plenitude of sovereignty; a prorogative which the other electors would claim, and be en- titled to claim, but which could accord neither with the spirit nor the letter of the constitution of the empire.
"His majesty the emperor and king is therefore obliged to declare, that he acknowledges no longer the existence of the Germanic constitution; at the same time, nevertheless, recognizing the entire and absolute sovereignty of every one of the princes of whose states Germany at this day consists, and pre- serving with them the same relations as with the other independent powers of Europe.
"His majesty the emperor and king has accepted the title of Protector of the confederation of the Rhine. He has done so only from pacific views, and that his mediation, constantly in- terposed between the weak and the strong, may prevent every kind of dis- sension and disorder.
"Having thus done enough for the dearest interest of his people and of his neighbors—having provided as much as lay in his power for the future tranqui- lity of Europe, and in particular for the tranquility of Germany, which has been constantly the theatre of war—in putting a period to the contradiction which placed the nations and the prin- ces under the apparent protection of a system really contrary to their politi- cal interests, his majesty the emperor and king hopes that the nations of Eu- rope will at length lend a deaf ear to the insinuations of those who wish to cherish eternal war upon the continent —that the French armies which have passed the Rhine, shall have passed it for the last time; and that the people of Germany will see no longer, in the history of the past any thing but the horrible picture of disorders of every kind, of devastations, and of massacres which war always brings in its train.
"His majesty has declared that he would never extend, the boundaries of France beyond the Rhine: he has been faithful to his promise. At present, his only desire is to be able to employ the means which Providence has en- trusted to him, for the purpose of as- serting the liberty of the seas, of restor- ing to commerce its liberty, and se- curing the repose and happiness of the world.
(Signed) "BACHER." "Ratisbon, Aug. 1, 1806."
The kings of Bavaria and of Wir- temberg, the electors arch chancellor and of Baden, the landgrave of Hesse, the prince of Hohenzollern, the prince of Salm Kyrbourg, and the prince of Ysembourg, have this day sent a decla- ration to the Diet, in which they re- nounce the Germanic union, and an- nounce their resolution, under the gua- rantee of the emperor of the French.
PARIS, August 6. The English ambassador, lord Lau- derdale, accompanied by two secreta- ries and Basilico, the messenger, arriv- ed on the 3d inst. at Calais, and yester- day in this capital.
An imperial decree, dated the 3d of this month, ordains a levy of 50,000 con- scripted, taken from the 80,000 authori- zed to be placed in a state of activity by the decree of the 2d Vendemaire, year 14. They will be divided among the different corps of the army. The 50,000 conscripted remaining from the 80,000, will form the reserve of the year 1806.
This official journal, on the occasion of this measure, contains the following note:—
"The Senatus Consultum of the 2d Vendemaire, year 14, placed at the dis- posal of the government the conscription of 1806. The third coalition appeared under such an aspect, that the levy of 80,000 men seemed then necessary to support the glory of the throne, and to defend the dearest interests of the coun- try. But before the end of the month of Vendemaire, the success of Ulm had given such an advantage to our arms, that the emperor considered the calling out the conscription of 1806 as unne- cessary, and confined himself to calling out the reserve.
"At present the 80,000 men of the conscription of 1806, the emperor has judged that the calling out of 50,000 is necessary. If, as every thing leads to hope, the affairs of the continent are about to be settled, these 50,000 men will serve to replace the soldiers who shall receive their discharge, and re- turn to their families. If, on the con- trary which there is no reason to think, the period of the repose of the continent is not yet arrived, these 50,000 men, by completing the different corps on the war footing, will carry the French ap-
my to its highest degree of strength. "In any event, then, this levy is ne- cessary. Even if we had enjoyed pro- found peace, we should always have called out, if not 50,000, at least 40,000 men. Since the last review, 20,000 men have been discharged; and by the result of the reviews of this year, it is probable that an equal number will a- gain return to their homes.
"Nothing therefore ought to be infer- red favorable either to war or peace, from this operation, which is almost an- nual. It is done at the ordinary period, sufficiently late for the harvest being finished, sufficiently soon for the young men to join their corps before the unfav- orable season commences, and to per- fect themselves in discipline during the winter."
The Moniteur of this day contains the following article:—
"Gen. Lauriston has written from Ragusa, under date of the 15th July, that that city enjoyed the most profound tranquility, and that its territory was quite free from brigands. He adds, that during the whole period of the blockade and siege of Ragusa, he had only 40 men killed, and 120 wounded. He praises the behavior of his troops & the zeal of the natives."
The Moniteur also communicates the list of promotions of the brave men who distinguished themselves at Ragusa, and before Greta.
The Holy Crown of Thorns, which was given to St. Louis in 1238 by Bau- doïn, emperor of Constantinople, and which happily has been preserved a- midst the religious profanations which have marked our revolution, will be transferred with all possible solemnity into the metropolitan church of Paris, on Sunday the 10th inst. Plenary in- dulgences will be given to the pious who may assist at the ceremony with the requisite qualities.
STUTGARD, July 29. The march of French troops through this neighborhood is without remission. They generally take the route of Ulm and Dettingen. A small division of cavalry passed by this place to day, and directed its course towards Tübingen. Other troops are in full march for Ba- varia. Last night there were a thou- sand men at Esslingen; and several thousand at Cannstadt, & in its environs, from whence they will this day continue their march. The advanced guard of troops under Gen. Lefebvre had arrived there on the 26th.
Intelligence is received from Freiburgh, in the Brisgau, that the great number of French troops which were in those countries requiring a much larger quan- tity of corn and hay, the prohibition to purchase military forage has been ne- cessarily renewed.
BASLE, July 23. Gen. Rapp is employed in visiting every part of his military division, which is that of the Rhine. On Monday he inspected the garrison of Huningen. He remained there but a few hours, and did not come to Basle, as our citizens had flattered themselves.
The reports of a continental war are renewed; though we cannot trace them to any authority. It is certain, how- ever, that the commandant of Huningen has received orders, by a courier extraordinary, to send off with all possi- ble dispatch, all the disposable force in that place. In consequence, 500 men immediately passed the Rhine, to join their respective corps. It is also said, that a similar order has been given a- long the whole line, and that his ma- jesty the emperor and king is expected in a short time at Strasburgh.
VENICE, July 12. On the 10th inst. the French troops commanded by Gen. Seras, were em- barked; and the same evening the flo- tilla, composed of 40 small transports, under the convoy of one corvette, two brigantines, and one frigate, set sail under the French Italian flag. The number of men on board is more than 5000, who will be disembarked in Dal- matia, in order to reinforce the army there. In the room of the division of Serras there will arrive in Istria two regiments from Frioul, forming part of the army commanded by General Mar- mont.
VIENNA, July 23. The prosecution of Gen. Mack every day becomes more and more intricate. He has accused most of the generals who served under him, and they have been ordered hither.
HAMBURGH, August 3. For some time a great fermentation has reigned in Swedish Pomerania; those who are injured by the new order of things loudly express their discontent. On the other hand the inhabitants of the country are very well satisfied, vil- lage having been oppressive in that country, even more so than in any part of the Prussian states. The king since he succeeded to the throne, has been frequently petitioned by the states to receive the performance of fealty and homage as duke of Pomerania—but his majesty has constantly postponed satis- fying this desire, under various pretexts.

However, the king will now take the oath as King of Sweden, and the queen is expected for this purpose at Strasburg.
There has been much talk of the changes that have taken place at St. Petersburg; what is certain is, that M. and Mad. De Narischkin have quitted the court.
TRIESTE, JULY 11.
French troops continue to pass, as well as transports of ammunition of every kind which go to Dalmatia.
ENSGHEDE, August 3.
The 65th French regiment of infantry, 40 French artillerymen, with two pieces of cannon, and four waggons, set out on the first inst. one division for Steinfurt, and the other for Bentheim. They are probably destined to take possession of the counties of Bentheim and Steinfurt, in the name of the duke of Cleves; the Prussian troops having quitted their position on the approach of the French. We learn from Uslin, a little town in that county, that other French troops have arrived from Northrhine; that the Prussians had evacuated Nienhuys; and that the officers of all ranks of the county of Bentheim had been convoked, in order to take the oath to their new sovereign, to be administered by gen. Davoust commandant of the French troops. According to other news from that country, the oath of fidelity was to be administered by two distinguished persons who were every instant expected from Dusseldorf, and who would take civil possession as well of that country as of the country on this side the Ems. The count of Bentheim Steinfurt, will retain all his real and personal property; but two members of the regency at Steinfurt have already taken the oath of fidelity to the new sovereign.
STATE PAPER.
Declaration in council of his majesty the king of Prussia to the assembled deputies of the Hanoverian Provinces.
"GENTLEMEN," "By your appointment, your deputy count Von Homburg, has laid before me your representation of the 3d inst. and I have observed from it, with satisfaction, that you have acknowledged with gratitude my regulations in regard to the Hanoverian states. The additional sentiments therein contained are to me a security, that you will henceforth act to me & my house with the same loyalty which you discovered for your former sovereigns. I therefore have made no delay in more closely learning from your delegates those concerns that were entrusted to them by you, and now communicate you the following answer to the declaration given in by them:
"1 With regard to the secularization of the Abbey of Marienrode, & the representation relative thereto, that not only the constitution of the states thereby suffered an alteration, but that one of the securities thereby appropriated to the public revenue, and the discharge of the public debt, would be withdrawn, should the revenues of the said Abbey be inseparably united with the possession of the domains, contrary to the legal agreement between the improviators and the states, whereby the revenues accruing from the secularized spiritual foundations shall be distinctly and separately applied to charitable purposes: it shall be observed, that this Abbey legally belongs to Hildesheim, and thus my particular regulation respecting the same can in no ways prejudice the said constitution. Besides, I have expressly established in the Act of Secularization, that in the mean time no change shall take place in respect to the contribution chargeable upon this Abbey, towards the national revenue and the redemption of the public debt. For the rest, as it is far from being my intention to alter the destination of the effects of the Abbey to charitable purposes, I feel satisfied in assuring you, that the special administration of such parts as have been separated from the domains and the applications thereof to such beneficent and laudable purposes, shall be scrupulously continued, and the utmost care shall be taken both to augment these revenues by good management, and to ameliorate the mode of applying them, by the removal of existing abuses.
2. The ad interim prohibition of home made salt is to be considered solely as an inevitable regulation of police, for securing an equal supply of that article of primary necessity, and cannot have the apprehended pernicious consequences, since the supply of salt will not thereby be diminished, but will only receive another direction.
3. The continuance of the hitherto existing constitution of the country in general, and
"4. The continuance of the provincial constitutions in particular purpose that a new and more intimate acquaintance with them may be more necessary, than the commission or organization has been able to procure, in so short a period, and under such difficult circumstances. But they will incessantly continue their labors in this respect, and I will not hereafter introduce any arbitrary changes, but such only as may be necessary to unite as intimate as possible the Hanoverian territory with my monarchy, of which it constitutes a part, and to govern it by such laws as have been found, by long experience, and fundamental pillars of the power, the security and prosperity of the Prussian States; where from the established constitution will be so little excluded, that it will much rather be built up and strengthened, as you may learn from the example of the neighboring provinces, Brandenburg, Magdeburg, and Halberstadt."
"5. The petition, with regard to any new modifications, upon which the States, together with other privileged orders, who may, perhaps, have particular knowledge of the subject, shall be consulted, before that introduction, on account of injurious consequences apprehended therefrom, is wholly conformable to the spirit of the maxims of the Prussian government, and will be pursued by the commission of organization in all doubtful cases whatsoever, and without particular instructions.
"6. Finally, the military regulations, as soon as it can be done with safety, shall be so modified that the grievances of the country, connected with the present extraordinary measures, shall wholly cease.
"From this answer you will infer, and I give you with pleasure, the strong assurances on this head, that my whole endeavors are exclusively directed to heal the wounds, which hitherto unhappy wars have produced, and to render your country completely happy. Neither ambition nor the lust of territory, but solely a conviction founded on experience, that the incorporation of the Hanoverian states with the Prussian monarchy, is obviously necessary for the welfare and security of both, have determined me to this union, and to the sacrifices connected with it. The past has taught you that England cannot protect you, and that you can be protected by Prussia alone. Prussia has now taken upon herself, this protection, from which you have to expect great security of person and of property, as well as the abolition of all oppressive abuses which the distance of your rulers produced. But you must closely unite with a government which has wrought you all these blessings, and support, with counsel and action, a constitution which has been decided upon for your benefit. On the other hand, I will always approve myself your Gracious Sovereign."
(SIGNED) "FREDERICK WILLIAM." "Charlottenburg, June 24, 1806."
BANKS OF THE MAIN, JULY 26.
Advices from Madrid state, that the fleet now ready for sea in Cadiz is destined for South America, whither it is to convey a considerable number of troops. It was expected to sail about the end of July.
LONDON, JULY 23.
Mr. Pinckney, the American Agent, specially commissioned by the United States to adjust all differences with this country, has not yet been enabled to have an interview with Mr. Fox, in consequence of his indisposition, and Mr. Pinckney has been in England three weeks.
LONDON, August 15.
The prospect of peace is daily lessening. Basilico, the anxiously expected messenger from Paris, with dispatches from the Earl of Lauderdale, arrived at Mr. Fox's office on the morning of the 14th. All that has transpired respecting these dispatches is contained in the following article from the Courier of the 15th.
The cabinet council yesterday was held at one o'clock, and sat till three. It was attended by Lord Grenville, the Lord Chancellor, Earl Spencer, Lord Howick, Lord Sidmouth, Lord Henry Petty, Mr. Windham, and the other cabinet ministers in town, with the exception of Mr. Fox. As soon as it broke up, Basilico was ordered to be in readiness to return to Paris. He set off at half past ten last night. He was not more, it is said, than 48 hours from Paris, having left that capital on Tuesday morning, and not on Monday, as was reported yesterday.
Never perhaps was there a more extraordinary day than yesterday upon the Stock Exchange. Before the opening of the doors, the crowd of brokers was great in the courts and avenues leading to it. The first price of omnium was 9 1-2. It rose upon the idea that Basilico had brought favorable dispatches to 10 1-2, 3 4, and even 11. It fluctuated for some time between 10 and 11. At length between one and two, notwithstanding the wonderful secrecy we hear so much about, some of the brokers, who are looked up to as the best informed, and who were the first to purchase at the commencement of the correspondence with France, came into the market and sold largely. The bulls or buyers were in an instant chagrined. Those who, a moment before, were all life and spirits, confident of a rise, sunk into gloom and despondence. When the well informed brokers offered their omnium for sale, few would buy till omnium had experienced a depression of two or three per cent. From 10, omnium fell at once to 7 3-4. Fresh sellers came in; the panic increased, and omnium fell to 5 3-4, and consols to 62. They recovered a little, and left off at 62 1-4 the latter, and 6 1-4 the former.
A variety of rumours, none of them favorable to peace, were in circulation yesterday. 'The bears or sellers were completely the lords of the ascendant.' We believe we were correct in asserting, that Talleyrand, under pretence of other more important business (as if there could be no other business of more importance) evaded seeing Lord Lauderdale for some days after his arrival. It was not till Saturday or Sunday that his lordship is said to have had his first interview. On Monday he had another interview. The answer to his dispatches is rumoured to be decisive. It will bring the business to a very speedy decision—perhaps the next dispatches will bring the decision. There is a report that Russia and France co-operate to resist our right of search. Other rumours in circulation state, that a treaty of alliance offensive and defensive, had been concluded between Rus-
sia and France—that Lord Leveson Gower, who arrived yesterday, had brought very unfavorable intelligence with respect to the sentiments of the new Russian ministry towards this country. It was said too that the revival of a maritime confederacy in the north was not unlikely—that Lord Lauderdale might be expected back in a few days, &c. Upon these reports, we cannot of course pronounce with any certainty. It was generally believed, however, that the negotiation was in a very favorable state—that the French had evinced a disposition to protract, and that we were determined not to be the dupes of such a policy, but to order Lord Lauderdale to quit Paris directly, if he should discover that the enemy were resolved to persist in such a disposition.
Mr. Fox, says the Oracle of the 14th, continues to advance every day more and more rapidly to a state of convalescence. After a very agreeable night's rest, he yesterday morning awoke wonderfully improved in his bodily health. He again passed several hours in the drawing room, seeing and answering particular enquirers personally. He also wrote some short letters, read and signed his name to some dispatches, and in fact, began to resume his official duties. His whole family with its extensive connections, are at last confirmed in their hopes and wishes, that Mr. Fox is now out of danger.
At a council held yesterday at the queen's house, says the Courier of the same date, parliament was further prorogued from the 28th inst. to the 9th of October. But this parliament will, it is reported, never meet again. A dissolution is said to be intended in September.
LONDON, Aug. 11.
Two Hamburg mails, those due on Sunday and Wednesday last, arrived this morning. Sir Arthur Paget, our late ambassador to the court of Vienna, arrived in one of the packets.
M. D'Oubril reached Berlin on the 29th ult. and after a few hours stay, continued his journey to Petersburg.
It is stated in one of the Paris papers that "since the conclusions of peace between Russia and France, all fears of a new rupture between the latter power and Austria have entirely vanished. The consequences of it will likewise appear in the altered motions of the troops as soon as the peace with Russia shall have been ratified, when it is expected that Austria will give her consent to the new Rhenish Federation."
The French have entered the district of Wurtzburgh in great force—with what intention is not stated. Other detachments of French troops are said also to be in motion to advance on the side of the Innviertel and of Salzburg, to take possession of those two provinces, in case Austria should persist in refusing the payment of 21 millions, by way of indemnification for the long continuance of the French troops in Bavaria.
ENGLAND AND AMERICA.
LONDON, Aug. 15.
The Lord Mayor gave yesterday a splendid entertainment to the lord Chancellor and others of the cabinet ministers, in honor of his excellency the Hon. David Erskine the minister proceeding from England to America. There were present on this occasion, The Lord Chancellor, Earl Spencer, Lord Ellenborough, Mr. Windham, Sirs S. Coterill, W. Curtis, and Charles Price; Mr. Barclay, Mr. Combe, Mr. Munro, Mr. Pinckney, General Lyman, the Hon. H. Erskine, F. Erskine, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Wilson, the Lord Chancellor's Solicitor.
After dinner the following toasts were drank:
"The King, and God bless him." "The Queen, and Royal Family." "The Prince and his royal brothers, and thanks to them for the honor they have done the city in the present mayoralty by their presence." "The American ministers present, Mr. Munro, Mr. Pinckney, and Gen. Lyman: and may there be perpetual harmony between the two countries." Mr. Munro begged leave to return thanks for the honor which had been done him, which he did not estimate so much personally, as with regard to his country. There existed a thousand reasons, he said, which made it desirable for him to promote a becoming feeling of good-will between Great Britain and America; but while he must be considered a true and faithful servant of his republic, yet no personal exertions on his part should be wanting to preserve that cordiality which was so essential to the interests of the two countries; and he begged leave to drink all their good healths.
Mr. Pinckney observed, that he accorded perfectly in the sentiments that had been expressed by his colleague, and that no endeavors on his part should be wanting to promote the good understanding which ought ever to subsist between Great Britain and America.
The next toast was— "The Lord Chancellor of England, and may the name of Erskine and the trial by jury ever be united."
The Lord Chancellor returned thanks. He said, he felt it to be the highest honor, that he could enjoy, to have his health drank and introduced in the manner it had been at the headquarters of the city of London, a city where he had many opportunities of using the talents which he possessed in support of that law which was the admiration of the world and which was so admirably executed by his noble and learned friend present, whose health he would take the liberty of proposing.
The health of Lord Ellenborough having been drank— His lordship thanked the company for the honor they had done him, so much beyond his deserts.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8.
The latest official information from the Westward, down to the 30th of August at Natchitoches, states that the Spanish forces, after having remained from the 10th to the 19th of Aug. within 17 miles of that place, fell back on the 19th to the Bayou Pierre, a post not heretofore delivered to the U. States, and about 60 miles from Natchitoches; where they still remained.
It was considered as doubtful whether this retrograde march was occasioned by the want of provisions, in which they were very deficient, or whether it indicated a purpose to retire permanently beyond the boundary of the territory delivered to us.
Governor Claiborne had reached Natchitoches on the 24th of August, and was making arrangements for calling out the militia in case of necessity.
General Wilkinson had passed thro' Fort Adams for Natchitoches. He expresses a hope of being able to induce the Spanish governor to withdraw his forces without resorting to coercive measures; and a confidence in case he should not, of being able to compel him.
Mr. Freeman, after ascending the Red river about 600 miles, has returned, with his exploring party, to Natchitoches. Although it was contemplated that he should proceed farther, yet owing to the season and lowness of the water, he had reached the highest practicable point, and would have voluntarily returned in a few days, independently of the menace of the Spaniards.
The democratic citizens of a large number of the wards of the city of Philadelphia, and of some of the districts of the county of Philadelphia, have expressed their opinion in favor of the re-election of THOMAS JEFFERSON as PRESIDENT of the United States, and have appointed committees to unite in framing an address to him requesting him not to decline being a candidate for the Presidential chair at the ensuing election.
The resolutions adopted at these meetings all evince an unshaken attachment to Mr. Jefferson, and confidence in his administration of the public concerns. We give them entire.
RESOLUTIONS OF WALNUT WARD.
Resolved , that a committee be appointed to meet such committees as have or may be appointed by our democratic brethren of the other wards of this city, for the purpose of addressing the President of the United States, requesting his consent to be put in nomination for the presidency, another constitutional term, after the present has expired and to devise such measures as they may think the most eligible to promote this most desirable object, and others having a tendency to advance the democratic interest.
Saml. Carswell, John Vallance and Anthony Taylor, were appointed the committee.
CEDAR WARD.
Whereas an opinion has been circulated that our highly esteemed President and fellow citizen, Thomas Jefferson, intends retiring from all public employment, at the expiration of the present presidential period, and whereas in the opinion of this meeting it would be highly detrimental to the cause of democratic republicanism and the general interest of the United States for our country to be deprived of the services of so able and valuable a character. Therefore,
Resolved , that Caesar A. Rodney, James Stuart and Clement Humphreys, be, and they are appointed a committee to meet with the committees who are or may be appointed by the different wards of the city, for the purpose of drawing up and forwarding to the President of the United States a respectful address, requesting him not to decline being a candidate for the presidential chair at the next ensuing election for that very important office.
Resolved , That in the opinion of this meeting, it is a duty highly incumbent on the democratic citizens not only of this city, but of the union, to come forward and express their opinions, approbatory of the meritorious and unremitting services of the President of the United States, in as much as many who have pretended, and do still pretend, to be his friends and advocates of democracy, have actively joined hands with the federalists, the open and avowed enemies of our government, as at present administered, and the constant and malevolent aspersions of the character of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence.
MIDDLE WARD.
On motion, Resolved , That this meeting highly approve of the measures proposed by the meetings of our democratic brethren of the other wards in uniting to draw up an address to the president of the United States, signifying their entire satisfaction with his highly meritorious services to his country and earnestly soliciting that he will not decline being a candidate for the presidential chair, at the next ensuing election. Whereupon Thomas Leiper, Peter Gravenstine, and R. Patterson were appointed a committee on the part of this ward for the above purpose.
CHESNUT WARD.
Resolved , As the unanimous opinion of this meeting, that Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, for his wise system of pacific policy with regard to foreign nations, for the salutary measures of releasing the public from odious and unnecessary taxes, and for the general scope and intention of his principles of government; is entitled to the confidence, and that, should he be willing to serve his country at the next general election, he merits the suffrages of his fellow citizens.
Resolved , That a committee of three citizens from this ward be now appointed to meet any committees that may be appointed by our fellow citizens of the other wards of the city, for the purpose of addressing the President, soliciting his re-acceptance of the public confidence and trust.
Resolved , That William Duane, Samuel Meeker, and John Miles, be the committee for the purpose specified in the foregoing resolution.
Resolved , That the committee of this ward be authorised and required to support any address, which shall be confined to the purpose expressed in these resolutions, but that they be not authorised to support any address, which may directly or indirectly convey an approbation of any other person than the President.
LOWER DELAWARE WARD.
Resolved , That whereas committees have been appointed by several wards of the city, for the purpose of addressing the President of the United States on the subject of his again accepting the Presidency, (after his present constitutional term expires) and this meeting placing full reliance in his administration, and believing it of importance to the interest of our country, that he should continue to preside over our councils.
Therefore, Resolved , That James McGlathery, Briton Estill and George Slesman be a committee to meet such other committees, as may be appointed from other wards, to address the President, requesting his consent to be put in nomination for the next presidency.
LOCUST WARD.
Resolved , That Trench Coxe, Hugh Ferguson and John Smith, be a committee to join other committees from the respective city wards to address the President of the United States, requesting his consent to be put in nomination for the presidency for another constitutional period after the present has expired, and to devise any other measures which they may think the most eligible to promote the desirable object and any other having a tendency to promote the democratic interest.
SOUTH WARD.
Resolved that Walter Franklin, Dr. James Reynolds and John L. Leib, be a committee to meet committees appointed by the other wards for the purpose of addressing Thomas Jefferson on the subject of his re-election as president of the United States.
SOUTHWARK.
When certain characters under the cloak of hypocrisy are covering their designs, and with Janus faces declaring their attachment to the present administration, their conduct disproves the declaration, for a union with the federalists the open and avowed enemies of democratic principles, fully develops their character and proves their wishes in union with each other, and that their united efforts centre to destroy our much esteemed president, whose undeviating virtue would still preserve the just rights and privileges of the people.
A combination so shameful in its nature and dishonorable in practice, must meet the detestation of every true democratic republican, and we place a firm dependence on the patriotism and abilities of Thomas Jefferson, our present chief magistrate, who we trust will always counteract the machinations of his and our enemies, we hope that the opinion in circulation of his intention to retire from office at the expiration of the time for which he has been elected is premature, and that he will again consent to serve us, therefore,
Resolved , That Robert McMullen, Wm. Linnard, Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq. James Engle and John Thompson, (grocer) be a committee to meet other committees who are or may be appointed by the different wards and districts of the city and county of Philadelphia, for the purpose of drafting and forwarding a respectful address to the President of the United States, requesting that he will not decline becoming a candidate for the important office which he now holds, when his present time shall expire.
DEMOCRATIC YOUNG MEN.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the Democratic Young Men, of the city and county of Philadelphia. It is with sincere regret that this meeting has learnt from various channels the intention of Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, to decline a re-election after the expiration of his present term. As a period so important as the present is, no sincere friend of his country will be willing to dispense with his services, when the prosperity of the union must depend upon the continuance of those measures, which in the midst of perils secured internal welfare, preserved peace, and maintained the dignity of the nation. When it is seen that a formidable party is exercising every stratagem to regain

Its lost power, and has succeeded so far as to detach numbers from the republican cause, it is highly necessary that there should be a rallying point which may shield from danger, what was the result of a long and arduous struggle—the liberties of a virtuous people. To this point we may be guided and saved, only by the wisdom of a Jefferson. Pennsylvania, though foremost in opposing the arbitrary acts of the federal party, and proud with the success of her efforts, is now swayed by men, who are either openly or secretly endeavoring to overthrow the administration. Much as republicanism owes its rise to our state, not one of its officers can be found who is not a professed federalist, or who does not combine with, and support federal men. In this state of things, however, we do not despair;—the cause of the people, aided by our patriotic and enlightened President, will triumph over all the desperate designs of our desperate opponents. Therefore,
Resolved, That a committee of three from the city and three from the county of Philadelphia be appointed on the part of the democratic young men, to unite and confer with all committees, that are or may be appointed by the citizens generally, for the purpose of addressing Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, upon the propriety of his serving for another constitutional period, whereupon Thomas Irwin, Geo. G. Leiper, James Wilson, (pr.) from the city—Daniel Addis, Richard Heimbarger, and James M. Linnard, from the county, were appointed the committee.
In presenting the following table to our readers, we invite their attention to the interesting fact, that while 1685 persons died of the Small Pox, only ONE died of the Cow Pox.
THE LONDON YEARLY BILL OF MORTALITY, From December 1804, to December 1805.
Table with 4 columns: Christened (Males, Females), Buried (Males, Females), Total, Increased in burials this year.
Table with 2 columns: DIED (Under 2 years, Between 2 & 5, etc.), Number.
Table with 2 columns: DISEASES (Abortive & still born, Abscess, Aged, etc.), Number.
Table with 2 columns: CASUALTIES (Broken limbs, Bruised, Burnt, etc.), Number.
Table with 2 columns: Cause of death (Choked, Drowned, Excessive Drinking, etc.), Number.
COMMUNICATION. It is observed that the newspapers of the U. States publish the following new act of British executive government. It exceeds all the former irregularities of England, and is of course uncommonly injurious to neutral rights.
Downing-street, July 26. BLOCKADE OF VENICE.
The King has been pleased to cause it to be signified by the right hon. Chas. James Fox, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, to the ministers of friendly and neutral powers residing at this court, that his majesty has judged it expedient (for the protection of his subjects, & the annoyance of his enemies) to establish the most rigorous blockade at the entrance of the port of Venice, and to maintain and enforce the same in the strictest manner, according to the usages of war acknowledged and observed in similar cases; and that the port of Venice must be considered as being in a state of blockade; and that from this time all the measures authorised by the laws of nations, and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different friendly and neutral powers, will be adopted and executed with respect to all vessels attempting to violate the said blockade.
It is believed, that "the mere or general protection of the subjects" of a belligerent power is not a legitimate reason for a blockade; nor is the mere or general "annoyance of his enemies" a lawful object of a blockade. Nor is it (as is firmly believed) by any means within the law of nations, that the executive government of a country, at the distance of some thousands of miles, should declare a port of the further extremity of Europe in a state of blockade. This is an act only fit and proper for a military or naval commander actually investing the place. The national civil power has no right "to establish a blockade" of a remote port. An enemy or a gale of wind may have destroyed the little fleet of the blockader. This act from Mr. Fox's office (in Downing street) is entirely unsupported by the law of nations in the three particulars mentioned, and these are its whole essence. It is a curious pretence, that the protection of the subjects of Great Britain requires the blockade of Venice. The nearest of them are the British forces in Sicily. After this act, any purpose for a blockade may be assigned. So the mere annoyance of an enemy is a curious pretence for a blockade. Hereafter a declaration of war may be deemed to legalise universal double blockades, for it will then be the subject of each belligerent to "annoy" its enemy. It is impossible to account for such open, continued, new and diversified violations of the law of nations, and of neutral rights and trade. It is not doubted that the government and people of the United States will be duly impressed with these extreme and fatal irregularities.
NEW HAMPSHIRE REPRESENTATIVES.
In the late election for members of Congress, in the state of New Hampshire, the Republican ticket has prevailed by a great majority, although the meetings were in general, but thinly attended.
The following is a correct statement of votes (exclusive of the scattering) that each candidate received—as taken from the records of the secretary of the state.
Table with 2 columns: Republican (Storer, Durell, Smith, etc.), Federal (Tenney, Betton, Thompson, etc.).
Easton, Sept. 30.
Yesterday at a meeting of the judges of the election for this county, for a representative in the Ninth Congress, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Joseph H. Nicholson, esq. The votes stood as follows:
Table with 2 columns: Edward Lloyd, James Brown.
Natchez, Sept. 9.
Gen. James Wilkinson arrived in this city on Sunday last, and departs this morning, we understand, for Natchitoches, by the way of Fort Adams.
Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated August 30, 1806. "On Sunday last his excellency gov. Claiborne arrived at this place, accompanied by col. Henry Hopkins, a.j. gen. of the territory of Orleans, and a hand- some escort of gentlemen of the county of Rapides; no intelligence of his excellency's coming was received at Natchitoches, until a few minutes before his arrival, which was announced by a fe-
deral salute from Fort Claiborne. The governor's arrival has made the most favorable impression on the minds of all those of the inhabitants who are attached to the interest of the U. S.; who saw a large armed force advancing within five leagues of Natchitoches, evincing an hostile disposition, already imprisoning and transporting into the dominions of the U. S. no less than five citizens of the U. S. who had never offended them; cutting down and taking away the flag of the U. S. from the Caddo nation, which country was acknowledged within our jurisdiction, and carrying the flag through the country, exhibiting it as a trophy of victory and superiority; an armed party of upwards of 300 cavalry and mounted infantry, opposing and turning back a scientific exploring party, ascending Red River by order of the President of the U. S. under the direction of major Freeman and capt. Sparks, harboring and protecting slaves absconding from their masters, together with reports of still larger reinforcements advancing to join them.
This situation of affairs will probably prolong for some time his excellency's stay here, for the purpose of organising and putting himself at the head of such of his militia as may be proper to call on the occasion."
New Orleans, Sept. 8.
The Natchez Herald mentions, that all the troops excepting one company have left Fort Adams for Natchitoches.
Letters from Fort Adams state that nothing has transpired relative to the movements of the Spaniards near Natchitoches, and that dispatches had passed thro' that place from the war office for the commanding officer of the American troops at Natchitoches.
New York, Oct. 3.
MIRANDA.—By the brig Sally, capt. Pratt, who arrived this morning from Montego bay, we have received a file of Jamaica papers to the 7th of September. The Stone of 18 guns, the schr. Flying Fish of 12 guns, and the Pike of 5 guns, are said to have sailed for Coro to aid Miranda. The latest paper contains a proclamation of Miranda, which we have not time to give this evening.
The subscriber having finished his Literary engagements with the public, will now entirely devote his time and attention to the practice of PHYSIC in George Town, Washington and the neighborhood. TRO. EWELL.
A YOUNG GENTLEMEN of studious habits will be taken to study the science of Medicine. George Town, October 8—at
A NEW WORK
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PLAIN DISCOURSES OF THOMAS EWELL, M. D. LATE OF VIRGINIA.
WHICH detail the properties of Matter, on principles of Modern Chemistry, designed for domestic as well as professional gentlemen.
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District of Columbia, County of Washington, ss.
IN the case of JOHN H. BARNEY an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. Notice is therefore hereby given to the creditors of the said John H. Barney, that on Monday the thirteenth day of October next, at the Capitol in the court room 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 Barney and a trustee appointed unless said Barney and a trustee appointed unless said Barney be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, Washington Post, and in some one newspaper printed in the city of Baltimore, twice in each paper before that day.
By order of the court. Wm. Cranch, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Wm. BRENT, Ck. October 8—2t
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of this county as a runaway slave on the 17th inst a bright mulatto man by the name of RICHMOND THOMAS about 35 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, it is made wide mouth and thick lips, the little finger of his left hand crooked, his clothing is an old black broad cloth coat, a black satin and silk and cotton jacket, a plain ditto & a pair of osnaburg pantaloons, a plain shirt, a pair of old shoes and a white and green hat, says he is free and lives in Philadelphia, has taken a tour to the Miami's and was on his way home when taken up, his owner is desired to come and prove property pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law. J. HILLERY, Sheriff. Allegany county, Maryland. Cumberland, October 8—3w.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Will be Sold at Public Auction on Saturday the 11th inst near the Centre Market at 7 o'clock A. M.—several good Milch Cows with a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, a few boxes of Soap, a Silver Watch, &c. Terms of sale cash. JOHN STEPHEN, Auct. October 8—2t
HE subscriber not having disposed of all the property he advertised for sale on the 22nd ult owing to the weather being unfavorable to the purpose,
WILL offer for Sale at his present residence in Charles county on Monday the 27th inst. a few Horses and Horned cattle, also some excellent Household and Kitchen Furniture, sundry goods in his late store, a good cart, a still with necessary tubs, plantation utensils, carpenters tools, and a large quantity of well cured fodder, hay and straw. The sale will commence on the above day, should it prove fair, if not on the first fair day thereafter and continue from day to day till all is sold—For all sums of 30 DOLLARS and under cash will be required, and for all over 30 DOLLARS, six months credit will be given on the purchasers giving bond or note with approved security on interest from the date. GEORGE LEE. October 3—3tdf
FOR SALE.
That valuable tract of Land belonging to the estate of the late Richard Henderson, laying in Prince George's county on the Eastern Branch of Potomac and nearly adjoining the town of Bladensburg containing about 500 acres—this land is well watered, lays level and is productive, from 15 to 20 acres is now in good timothy meadow, and a much larger quantity of rich marsh may be brought into this state, the wood land is thriving and abundant for the support of the farm; its vicinity to the city of Washington & Georgetown and laying on tide water, makes it desirable estate. One fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the payment of the balance will be made easy. Mr. Joseph Wilson who lives on the land will show it to any person who may wish to view the same. JAMES LINGAN, } Executors of JOHN HENDERSON, } R. Henderson. August 20—tawtf
ELISHA RIGGS.
HAS received by the late arrivals, via Philadelphia and Baltimore, a part of his Fall Goods, and daily expects by the Leonidas and WILLIAM and JOAN, (from Liverpool to alexandria) a Large supply of scarce goods, which will make his assortment extensive—among those received are, Plain and plaid silks, and shambra muffs, Dimities, calicoes, and L. Linens, Furniture, dimities, calicoes, and trimmings, Carpeting, Bunnels and counterpans, and many other articles, all of which are direct from the manufacturers, or bought in this country for cash, and will be sold at a small advance for money, or to punctual persons only. Occ. Town, September 19—2waw
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
COMMITTED to the jail of Frederick county, Maryland, as a runaway, GEORGE MORGAN, about 22 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, of a yellow complexion. His clothes are, a coarse linen shirt, and a striped cotton jacket and trousers. He says he belongs to a certain Isaac Brevill, of Mecklenburgh county, state of Ohio. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. August 27—w8t
Washington Jockey Club RACES.
WILL commence on TUESDAY the 29th day of October next—free for any horse, mare or gelding—carrying the following weights, viz. Aged horses, 126 lbs. Six years old, 120 lbs. Five years old, 112 lbs. Four years old, 100 lbs. Three years old, 86 lbs. There will be an allowance of three pounds for mares and geldings. The first days purse. Four mile Heats, it is supposed will be at least 7,000 DOLLARS—that being the amount of its last year. On Wednesday the 30th, the second day's Jockey Club Purse, the three mile Heats, it is supposed will be worth 4,000 DOLLARS. Thursday the 31st—will be run for a cup of Fifty Guineas' value—a single Four mile Heat, free to all subscribers. And one hour after, will be run for the JAMES'S PLATE—two mile Heats—free only to members of the Club. Each day's race to begin precisely at one o'clock, P. M. All delinquent members of the Club, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their dues to the secretary and Treasurer. Tolls, as usual, will be collected at the gates, for the benefit of the Club. No person will be permitted to stand within the cords—and all dogs found on the course, will be destroyed. All persons desirous of erecting Booths, and make speedy application to the secretary or Treasurer, for licences for that purpose. The foregoing regulations will be strictly enforced, by persons employed to carry them into effect. By order, JOHN TAYLOR, Pr. W. J. C. John Mason, Thomas Peter, } Stewards. Henry O'Reilly, Nathan Lufborough, Test DENNISON DARLING, Secretary and Treasurer. CHESTER BAILEY, Clerk of the course. September 15—tawtf
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Honore Martin; was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee, who told him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut closer than he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. a blue coat and overall, one light colored beaver hat and overall, a twandown waistcoat, 3 fine linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three null neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckett. JOE who calls himself JOE GRIMES, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. JOE has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. HARRY, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7—tawtf
ADVERTISEMENT.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber has obtained Licences for the purpose of keeping a
FERRY OVER THE EASTERN BRANCH, Lower end of South Capitol street, generally known by the name of HARRY'S Ferry, and having provided himself with strong boats and hands, intends to commence this day, and engages that every possible attention shall be paid to those who please to favor him with their custom.
He has for Sale on his Wharf, the place where the Ferry Boat will land, Indian Corn and Meal, Wheat Flour, Bacon, Herrings in barrels, Rum, Brandy, Holland Gin, Cherry Bounce, Whiskey, Molasses, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Salt, Chocolate, Soap, Candles, Queens-ware, coarse Linens, Kaives, and sundry other small articles. JEREMIAH BOOTHE. Washington, October 1—taw3w
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, Maryland, the 7th day of May last as a runaway, a negro man named PHILIP, he is about 22 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, very black, and his clothing is ragged, that it is impossible to give a description of it, he says he formerly belonged to a Mr. Wm. Boyd, of Frederick county, Virginia, and after his death was sold to a man by the name of John Henderson, of one of the Carolina's. The owner is desired to release the said negro, otherwise he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. August 27—w8t

NOTICE. ON the 13th day of October next, at the UNION Tavern in George Town—will be sold, the whole of the personal estate of CHARLES MILAUGELIN, deceased, consisting of Beds, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Looking-glasses, Negroes, Horses, Stages, Cows, Hogs, &c. &c. agreeably to an order, of the Orphan's Court of Washington county. The terms of sale are, all sums not exceeding 20 dollars cash, for all sums above 20 dollars a credit of six months, the purchaser giving note with approved endorser, interest to be included from the day of sale. P. MILAUGELIN, Adm. September 26—2w
FOR SALE. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on the 23rd day of October next at 12 o'clock, on the premises, that very valuable property, adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town, which is now occupied as a tavern by Mr. Wm. Graham. This property is in the center of George Town, the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern. Adjoining thereto, is a kitchen, stables, and necessary out-houses. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be sold with it. No situation in George Town, can surpass this for a tavern, nor can there be more suitable business for that purpose than those on said property. The terms of sale are, one third of the purchase money to be paid within 60 days with interest, and the other two thirds to be paid in one, two, and three equal annual installments, with interest thereon from the day of sale. The whole to be secured by good negotiable notes with approved endorsers. Possession will be given immediately. OSBORN SPRIGG. Prince George's county, October 1—12w
HENRY INGLE, HAS received by the Leonidas, from Liverpool, a large supply of HARDWARE, amongst which are building materials, furniture, and tools for mechanics. Plated and Japan'd Cutlery, &c. For Ivory handled Knives and Forks, &c. For Wine Benders, &c. &c. For keepers. The remainder of his assortment is expected by the Six Sisters, and by the William and John. September 29—1m
Patent Threshing Machine. I HAVE invented a machine for threshing all kinds of Grain contained in straw or chaff, particularly wheat, this machine has been found on fair trial to answer completely the purpose for which it was intended. Farmers now have it in their power to get out their grain with expedition, free of dirt white caps or loss. This machine is constructed on entirely new principles; its operation is by flails encircled by a cylinder moved upon fluted wheels, and can be regulated at pleasure, to thresh the grain more or less, as the dampness, dryness, or particular kinds of grain may require it. It will be found upon examining the principles on which this machine is constructed, that it will be the fault of the possessor if any grain passes unthreshed; it separates the grain from the straw and chaff, as it throws also the chaff from the straw; the construction is by no means complicated—nor liable to get out of order and not expensive to erect. It has been found by fair experiment the power of four small horses or two good horses, are sufficient to thresh and clean one hundred bushels per day with great ease. Those on extensive farms who with more grain threshed per day may obtain any quantity they wish, by making the machine larger, and applying more power. It farmers only knew the excessive loss they sustain in getting out their grain in the mode heretofore used, nothing more would be necessary to bring my machine into general use. Those who have small streams on their farms will find they may get the machine going by water at a small expense, by a small tub wheel. To those who are acquainted with the gentlemen whose certificates I annex, nothing need be said; those who are not, will find, on enquiry, for intelligence and respectability they have superiors. My price for the privilege of using my machine, is fifty dollars. I will dispose of my privilege for country or states to those who wish to purchase on liberal terms. Letters addressed to me post paid, at Dumfries, Virginia, will be duly attended to. JAMES DENEALE. Dumfries, 23rd Sept. 1806
NO. I. I do hereby certify, that I have a threshing machine created on the plan invented by Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, which exceeds my expectation. A great number of my neighbors who have seen it work, think it does not leave one grain in ten thousand unthreshed; it separates the straw and chaff from the wheat as it throws. It possesses many advantages over machines on the Scotch principle, as they will thresh none but what goes in with the ear; so that all tangled wheat is not much more than half threshed. Mr. Deneale's machine threshes tangled wheat or sheaves put in but first perfectly clean. In very dry weather Scotch machines scutch off a great number of heads, a great many of which the utmost care cannot prevent being carried off by the straw; the very ears without straw are perfectly clean threshed by Mr. Deneale's Scotch machines, take nearly double power to work them. I speak the above from experience; as I had a machine on the Scotch principle, which from the above faults I had not used for several years, and have now pulled it down. Mr. Deneale's machine will thresh from 60 to 100 bushels per day, four small horses or two good horses will work it with great ease, and I am convinced from the slow pace they go that two oxen would work it. Although my machine (which was the first created in this part of the State) has been built but a few months, it is so well approved of that a great many more are either built or now building on the same construction. It will be shown in operation to any gentlemen calling on the subscriber, at Beverley's Ford, Fauquier county, Virg. STEPHEN MILBURN, September 5, 1806.
NO. II. I have several years known Mr. Millburn, who has given the within certificate—he is a sensible, judicious, practical farmer, and a man of good character. He is a native of the county of Northumberland, in the kingdom of G. Britain, and has been a successful farmer in this country. I think that great confidence is to be placed in what he says. DANIEL C. BRENT. September 13, 1806.
NO. III. I have had erected on my plantation a Threshing Machine upon the model invented by Mr. Deneale, of Dumfries; this machine separates the wheat from the straw more completely than it can be done by treading in the usual way with horses, and it will, I am persuaded, clean from 90 to 100 bushels per day. I find that four mules will turn the machinery with ease. WILLIAM CHAMPE CARTER. Culpepper, 5th Sept. 1806.
NO. IV. Induced by motives of public good, I wish to make known, that in company with some of my neighbors, we viewed on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. Mr. Deneale's new invented Patent Threshing Machine, performed by Mr. West, a most masterly beautiful piece of mechanism. Notwithstanding the straw was damp and the negro flaves that worked it, awkward, yet on a fair trial it beat out and cleaned upwards of four bushels and a half in half an hour; we carefully examined the straw, which was so entirely cleaned of wheat that therein we did not find more than four or five grains. Therefore, on the whole, I do not hesitate to pronounce it, in my judgement, the most complete and most useful thing of the kind which human wisdom has yet invented. JOHN STRADE. Culpepper, 29th August, 1806.
NO. V. Since the date of the above, the manager of the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. Mr. Reuben Beazley, a man of good character and respectability, who has had the conducting of the aforesaid machine, has made the following affidavit. JOHN STRADE. CULPEPPER COUNTY TO WIT: This day personally appeared before me, Mr. Reuben Beazley, and made oath, that the wheat machine, commonly called Deneale's Patent threshing machine, under his care and direction, on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. as the hands begin to understand it more, gets out wheat faster than at the beginning; and has on fair trial lately cleaned from the straw in the space of half an hour more than six bushels of wheat, and believes it would continue to do that much as long as the four mules that work it could remain at that service, until taken out to give them food and water. Certified under my hand this 11th day of September 1806. JOHN STRADE.
IRON WORKS, FOR SALE. THE Subscriber is duly empowered to contract for the sale of a handsome site for Iron Works, and eight thousand acres of Land adjoining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about nine miles above Fredericksburg. The site for the works embraces a small stream with 60 feet fall of water, within 500 yards of its confluence with the river, and immediately above commences the most advantageous seat for water works, of different kinds, commanding the whole course of the river Rappahannock, by a natural canal of about 300 yards in length, into which the whole force of the river may be turned with little expense. There has been a furnace and other works formerly erected here, and the ore found equal and abundant to any in the country, and it has been several times tried by good judges. The title is indisputable, and a great bargain may be had. The Subscriber will at any time attend those inclined to view the premises, and can show the title, and site for the works, by an accurate survey he now has, on application to him at Dumfries, Virginia. JAMES DENEALE. September 29—6t&wam
LOST, Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip—her under lip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof—has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the thief and Mare shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me. Charles Minifie. Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept 26—tf
500 DOLLARS REWARD. IT appears that Messrs. WALKER and KENNEDY put two letters into the Post-Office at Philadelphia on the 30th and 31st of July last, addressed to Messrs. JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP at Petersburg, Virginia, each letter containing 2000 dollars in bank notes, which have probably been stolen from the mail. Whoever will discover and prosecute the thief or thieves to conviction shall be entitled to the above reward. GIDEON GRANGER, Post Master-General. General Post Office, September, 22, 1806. One of the notes transmitted in the letter of the 30th of July, has been found in circulation; it is probable that others are also circulated; any person who may have either of the notes mentioned in the following list is requested to advise the Post master general of it, mentioning any circumstances that may enable him to trace the subject. List of Bank Notes remitted the 30th of July, 1806. VIRGINIA BANK NOTES. A 614 July 21, 1806 550 B 52 October 1, 1804 100
 A 923 February 14, 1805 100  B 450 November 12, 1804 100  A 108 March 17, 1806 50  A 1743 October 8, 1804 20  C 2326 June 10, 1805 20  A 1905 January 30, — 20  A 2253 March 9, — 20  A 1339 October 2, 1804 20  B 304 October 1, — 20  A 2690 November 14, 1805 20  B 1156 October 2, 1804 20  C 1002 January 19, 1805 10  A 1295 December 3, — 10  A 165 October 2, 1804 10  B 412 October 13, — 10  C 1333 March 16, 1805 10  D 1257 December 3, — 10  A 626 November 26, 1804 10  A 1831 December 3, 1805 10  D 191 October 2, 1804 10  A 909 March 5, 1805 5  A 768 January 14, — 5  B 911 March 5, — 5  D 800 January 14, — 5  B 1907 February 7, 1806 5  C 546 November 16, 1804 5 
 Virginia Fredericksburg Branch Bank Notes.  A 612 April 6, 1805 50  A 1135 April 2, — 50  D 1121 — 20  C 1954 Dec. 4, — 20  A 1840 Aug. 3, — 20  D 1824 — 20  B 3007 March 12, 1806 10  A 2894 Jan. 15, — 10  d 117 Feb. 7, 1805 10  A 2284 Aug. 6, — 10  C 3064 March 12, — 10  C 2404 Nov. 14, — 10  D 2752 Dec. 16, — 10  A 2876 Jan. 15, 1806 10  C 1197 July 17, 1805 5  A 2244 April 18, 1806 5 
 Virginia Petersburg Branch Bank Notes.  A 773 July 7, 1805 50  A 309 March 2, — 20  C 1154 March 6, — 10  A 888 March 3, — 10  B 695 March 1, — 10  A 1703 May 14, — 10  B 364 April 19, — 5  A 561 — 5 
 Virginia Norfolk Branch Bank Notes.  A 1075 April 1, 1805 20  D 779 March 6, — 20  B 835 March 7, — 20  A 909 March 8, — 20  d 3280 April 4, 1806 10  B 1958 May 17, 1805 10  A 2103 April 4, 1806 5 
 Alexandria Bank Notes.  42 October 22 1802 50  46 — — 100  765 June 20, 1804 — 100  Bank of Potomac.  P 287 December 4, 1804 100  Farmers Bank of Maryland.  D 477 October 10, 1805 5 
 LIST OF BANK NOTES REMITTED SIST OF JULY, 1806.  Virginia Bank Notes.  A 1978 Feb. 7, 1806 5  D 930 March 5, 1805 5  A 1982 Dec. 12, 1805 10  B 2309 May 2, 1806 10  A 860 Jan. 4, 1805 10  — 634 Nov. 26, 1804 10  — 1023 Jan. 19, 1805 10  — 2286 March 24, 1806 10  C 1479 March 17, 1805 10  — 652 Nov. 26, 1804 10  — 1545 April 14, 1805 10  D 1825 Dec. 3, — 10  — 921 Jan. 10, — 20  A 1101 Oct. 2, 1804 10  — 618 Oct. 4, — 20  — 339 Oct. 1, — 20  — 2699 Nov. 14, 1805 20  B 944 Oct. 9, 1804 20  — 1714 Oct. 8, — 20  D 2397 March 12, 1805 20  B 1229 June 14, 1806 100 
 Virginia Petersburg Branch Bank Notes.  B 1006 July 6, 1805 5  d 685 March 1, — 10  — 903 March 4, — 10  C 2128 Jan. 14, 1806 20  B 1862 August 3, 1805 20  A 183 Feb. 7, — 100  C 772 May 7, — 100  B 857 July 6, — 100  A 163 Feb. 7, — 100  D 818 July 6, — 100  A 784 May 7, — 100  — 662 May 6, — 100  — 796 May 7, — 100  — 389 Feb. 9, — 100  D 303 Feb. 9, — 100  — 163 Feb. 7, — 100  — 339 Feb. 9, — 100  B 786 May 7, — 100 
 Virginia Fredericksburg Branch Bank Notes.  B 2237 August 6, 1805 10  — 2440 Nov. 14, — 10  C 163 Feb. 7, — 10  d 2895 Jan. 15, 1806 10  A 1766 July 17, 1805 20  B 92 Feb. 6, — 100 
 Virginia Norfolk Branch Bank Notes.  A 570 March 2, 1805 100  B 157 April 15, — 5  d 1227 March 7, — 10  Sept. 24—6t 
LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACES. On the 2nd and Tuesday in October next, a PURSE of Forty Guineas will be run for over a handsome course—beats four miles, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, agreeable to the rules of the Club & on the following day a Purse of 20 Guineas will be run for over same course, beats two miles, free as aforesaid, only excepting the winning horse of the preceding day. By order of the Club, R. J. MILLARD, Secy. Sept. 2—cptr
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh  Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Limited oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Caithness, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 63 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Bernaby, 12th June 1805—tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD.  STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture in Loudoun county in the night of the 26th June, a BRIGHT BAY MARE with a bald face, the left hind foot white, the right hip a little lower than the other, a mark like a seam down the hoof of the right hind foot, and it is different in shape from the other; about 15 hands and 1-2 high, three years old last spring, a natural trotter, had on when she was taken three shoes. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare so that the owner may get her again and the felon brought to conviction, shall have the above reward or for the mare only twenty-five dollars and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM NICHOLS. Loudoun county, Vir. July 11—3m