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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXCV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
April 16, 1806.
DEBATE.
On the bill repealing the duties imposed on salt.
In committee of the whole—Mr. TENNY in the chair.
The first section having been read. Mr. QUINCY moved so to amend the section as to repeal the act laying a duty on salt additional to that originally imposed—so as to take off at present the duty of eight cents a bushel. He said he was of the opinion that taking off the whole duty on salt would have an injurious effect. A difference of 20 cents on the bushel would operate very seriously on those who had already made shipments. It was part of the duty of a legislator to avoid making such sudden changes as tended to destroy the confidence of the mercantile world in the stability of the laws. Whenever changes were made they ought, in his opinion, to be gradual. Although he considered the general effect of this measure most important, yet by too sudden an operation it might affect a respectable class of individuals very injuriously. He would state the effect which he apprehended it would have. Suppose the repeal should take effect on the 1st day of July. A cargo of salt generally averaged about 4,000 bushels—the prime cost at Liverpool was about eleven cents a bushel. The cost of the cargo would, therefore, be only 448 dollars. The duty would amount to 600 dollars; the freight, &c. to about 1,000 dollars; making an aggregate of 2,240 dollars, which would be the cost in this country, on a mercantile calculation, supposing the present duties to remain in force. The present price of salt in this country was about 53 cents a bushel, which would produce something less than 2,240 dollars. The reason of the sum for which it is sold being less than that it costs is that salt is merely made use of in most cases as a return cargo. Taking off the duty of 20 cents would reduce the price to 33 cents a bushel, which would detract 920 dollars from the value of the cargo, and would be more than double the prime cost of the salt. To so great a reduction, so suddenly made, Mr. Q. said he objected. He had, he said, another reason for being against the section as it stood. The duty on salt was among the duties pledged for the payment of the national debt. At the time this pledge was made, the duty was twelve cents. The additional duty of eight cents was afterwards imposed. His object was to reduce the existing duty eight cents; and to let the original duty of 12 cents stand, at least until some notice had been given to the mercantile world. He believed that a reduction of the duty was highly desirable, and would be very popular. He might not, perhaps, object to an entire repeal, if time were allowed him to consult his constituents, some of whom might possibly be ruined by it. All things considered, he thought it would be best to reduce the duty at present eight cents. This would leave Congress at liberty at their next session to take the entire repeal into consideration, which might be done, in case they considered it eligible.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH said he should prefer the taking off eight cents rather than suffering the duty to remain as it stood at present; but he hoped the whole duty would be taken off. One of the objects of the gentleman to taking off the whole duty, was that the merchants who have imported salt may be injured by it, and will not be able to compete with those who have imported it duty free. But this argument operated two ways. Did it not apply, differently, when the duty on salt was first laid? At that time the very man who now loses gained in a correspondent ratio. To his mind, Mr. Randolph said it was the strangest reason on earth, if this nation were in a situation to give up all its taxes, that it should be said by any gentleman, don't repeal the laws imposing them, because my constituents the merchants, have paid duties on some of them. If so, your taxes, so far from being diminished, may go on increasing ad infinitum . But the truth is, we have the same right now to take off the duty on salt as our predecessors had to lay it on.
But it seems that the original duty of 12 cents was put into pledge for the payment of the national debt. We were told the same thing five years ago, when we proposed to repeal the internal taxes. They were, however, repealed, without any violation of public faith, and wherefore? The nation has contracted a debt to the public creditor, and so long as the government finds funds wherewith to pay it, the public creditor has no right to ask whether we take it from our coat or breeches pocket; whether from a land tax, an excise, or from duties on imported articles. The pledge on our side is to find money. If after the repeal of this duty, the ways and means for the payment of the debt are found deficient, I agree that we are bound to make good the deficiency. But what do we propose? The
amount of the duty on salt is less than 600,000 dollars, and at the same time that we take this off we impose a duty which will produce a million. We take off a duty on a necessary of life, which falls peculiarly heavy on the poor, and on agriculture, and lay an ad-valorem duty on game, eatage, and the Lord knows what, which produces from three to five hundred thousand dollars more.
Mr. QUINCY asked whether a duty which produced 850,000 dollars a year, which was limited to the end of the next session, and which was not pledged for the payment of the national debt, could be considered as equivalent to a permanent duty of half a million, imposed by an act which could not be repealed till the debt was paid. He did not think the new tax was a substitute of equal value, and he considered it one of the objects of this bill to get rid of the pledge to pay the debt.
Mr. J. CLAY felt disposed to give every credit to gentlemen in their professions of regard towards the public debt. The answer to the objection raised was this—A certain fund arising from the impost was pledged to the payment and interest of the debt: an act had passed the first Congress, increasing the fund appropriated for this purpose from 7,200,000 to eight millions of dollars. If the duty on salt was not a component part of this sum, the objection of gentlemen was futile. Now it was a fact that so much as this sum was diminished by taking off the 528,000 dollars arising from the duty on salt, so much was it increased by the other duty proposed to be laid by this act. So long as the taxes pledged exceeded eight millions, the government sacredly regards their engagements. As an answer to all the sensibility displayed by gentlemen for the public faith, permit me, said Mr. C. to refer them to a resolution proposed in the seventh Congress, on the 25th of January, 1802, instructing the committee of Ways and Means to enquire into the expediency of taking off, or reducing the duty on brown sugar, coffee and tea. Another objection urged by gentlemen, is the effect of this bill on the merchants. There is no doubt that in consequence of it, the price of salt will fall; but would not this have been the effect of brown tea, had their measure been successful? The effect, however, will be gradual, and there will be little loss sustained by any one individual, as the price will begin to fall immediately on taking off the duty. I believe it is not a material error to say, that the traffic is pretty much in the hands of those men who enjoyed it when the duty was laid; and if so, those who now lose will only lose as much as they before gained. I hope the blank in the bill will be so filled as to give six months' notice of the imposition of the duty.
Mr. LYON. When this proposition for commuting the Mediterranean fund for the salt tax was first introduced, I thought favorably of it. I have always viewed the duty on salt among the most oppressive taxes invented by man, although, since the purchase of Louisiana, the people I have the honor to represent are no longer burthened with that tax, and the revenue now derived from it, when it ceases, must be made good by burthening, in some way or other, my constituents. I voted for committing the proposition; but, sir, when I reflect on the subject, and enquire from whence comes this proposition, I am compelled to hesitate; to look at it again and again, and ask, (I will say it in plain English) whence comes this thing? What is it? May it not be a gilded pill with a very fair outside, but containing rancorous poison within. When I answer to myself the question where it comes from, I am obliged to say, sir, it comes from a gentleman (Mr. J. Randolph), who, in the presence of this House, and of the whole nation, has declared himself an enemy to the present administration; one who has declared, that his opposition to that administration should cease only with his breath. And what has been the conduct of that gentleman on this same subject, (the salt tax) while he was a friend to the administration? A proposition was brought forward not long since by another gentleman, a gentleman from New York, and one whom I very much respect (Mr. Thomas); but, says the gentleman from Virginia, I have thought of the subject, the speaker and myself have talked it over, and it will not do, we ought not now to act upon it. This was sufficient, for at that time it was indeed a knock um down argument. What was the conduct of the gentleman from Virginia in 1802, when a motion was before the House for instructing the committee of Ways and Means to enquire into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt? He would not suffer the question to be put, and urged the previous question; and so much opposed was he to touching the salt tax that he injudiciously called the member from Delaware (Mr. Bayard) to order when speaking against the previous question. Injudiciously, I say, because the Speaker thought so; and the Journal says the Speaker's opinion was confirmed by the House. If, sir, I was opposed to the persons to whom the Executive branch of the government
is intrusted and was possessed of what is called by some talents, without consistency, without patriotism and without regard to truth, I would endeavor to wrench from the Executive the means of paying off the national debt, and then I would exclaim against the Executive for not doing it. I would take from them the means of fortifying the ports and harbors, and of defending the commerce of the nation, and then I would encourage another set of the enemies of the Executive to make an uproar about the protection of commerce and of the defenceless state of the nation, while I bawled out, let commerce defend itself, and opposed by every art in my power, even the means of their obtaining, by negotiation, any redress for the grievances complained of. But, I may be told, sir, that this measure comes recommended by the committee of Ways and Means. Is not the chairman of that committee (Mr. J. Randolph) the very member who told us a few days ago, that the Hornet could not sail for the want of a string in her tail; for want of a land breeze, and had the hardihood to insinuate to us, that he had kept back the navy appropriations in order to defeat the will of the constituted authorities of the nation respecting the purchase of the Floridas? I do not speak of this insinuation on the bare evidence of my own ears; or my own understanding. Many gentlemen who were present have assured me they heard and understood the insinuation as I did. I am well aware that the gentleman from Virginia has condescended to exculpate himself on the score of holding back the appropriations, and in a way that looked more like awkwardness than any thing I ever saw done by that gentleman. I am well aware that he has endeavored to get round the insinuation that I speak of, but I have set all this down on the same side of the book of my memory that I do many other things which come from the same quarter.
Since the proposition for substituting the Mediterranean fund was proposed in this House, a message has been received from the President of the U. S. informing us that the Tunisian ambassador has made a demand of tribute, on the refusal of which he has declared that war must ensue, which tribute has been refused, so that we have a Tunisian war on hand. Believing as I now do, sir, that the Mediterranean fund is wanted for the same use it was originally created, namely, the keeping up the force necessary to repel and keep in check the Barbary powers, it therefore cannot be considered as a substitute for the salt tax; and determined as I am, not to withhold the means from an executive that I confide in, an executive more popular than any who ever had the guidance of the affairs of this nation (& in my opinion most deserving); however much I wish to reduce or altogether do away the duty on salt, I will not vote for it until I can fairly see that so much of the revenue as it produces has become unnecessary, or until I see a substitute, until I see in an unequivocal manner, an equal portion of revenue coming into the treasury from another quarter less burthensome to the poorer sort of people. Let me see gentlemen bring forward a bill laying additional duties on green tea, on high priced wines, on cambricks, on laces, on silks, on china ware, and on high priced linens and woollens, which will be an equivalent to the duty on salt, with a section at the bottom repealing the duty on salt, and I will surely vote for it. But I conclude, the gentlemen will not have time within the two or three days they have given themselves to stay, to investigate the subject properly. I, for myself, wonder why gentlemen who feel so much interested in this subject, had not concerted to bring the thing forward earlier. There certainly has been time enough; I cannot think it can receive due attention at this time, but I hope it will be brought forward earlier in the next session. I really, sir, should not dare to go home and tell my constituents that I had voted for a measure which was calculated to leave the treasury without the means of enabling the executive to discharge all the engagements of the government. To the present executive the western people impute their being relieved from the odious and most troublesome of all taxes, the stamp act, and the excise act. The present executive they consider as an insuperable barrier between them and land taxes and session laws. To support that executive is their main object at present in electing members of congress. So popular is the present administration in Kentucky, that the most influential man in that state could not, after deserting the administration, much less after having vowed his opposition should cease only with his breath, get an hundred votes for member of congress.
Whenever a man has been suspected of federalism, offers there as a candidate, the first thing he says in his circular letter is that he is a friend to the present wise and virtuous administration, and he pledges himself to support the executive. I am apprehensive that the present executive is as popular in some other states as in Kentucky, and that the election screw, if I may be permitted
to use the phraseology of another member from Virginia, (Mr. Clark) so much talked of in this House, will squeeze some gentlemen as flax as a pumice before the first of May, 1807. I am sorry, sir, to have occasion to say so much about the executive. It is well known to every gentleman, that I vote as independently as any man; but, sir, I have had some small share in effecting the change which brought forward the present men and measures. I have never repented of it; I feel interested in their success, and so long as they promote the interest of the nation, with the same share of wisdom and energy they have done, they shall not want for the small rate of support I can give them in their executive functions. I can view this business, bro't forward at this time in no other light, under existing circumstances, than an intellectual grasp at popularity, and an attempt to embarrass the government. I shall, therefore, oppose it in every stage of its progress.
Mr. BIDWELL said that on a subject so interesting, and which had been viewed in several lights by gentlemen who had preceded him, he would take the liberty of offering a few ideas. One objection to the measure, which had been fully answered, was that the repeal of this duty would be a violation of the public faith. If after the taking off this duty there was not a full and complete provision for the payment of the public creditor, there might be some weight in this objection; but as there was a full and complete provision, that circumstance furnished a sufficient answer. Another objection was, that the repeal would operate injuriously to the mercantile interest. This applied more to the time, than the thing. He was aware that any change which affected the commerce of the country ought not to be instantaneous, as it might affect existing speculations; therefore when the question was on filling the blank in the bill, he should be in favor of a day considerably distant. A duty on salt was considered by every body as an injurious and burthensome tax, and the only serious question he had ever had on the subject, was at what time it would be safe to discontinue it. It appeared to him that this was a convenient time. Being satisfied of this, he should vote for it, and against the motion to strike out the whole or a part of the section. He believed not only the general expectation of the revenue would justify the repeal, but that it would operate in a salutary manner on all classes of the community. It was burthensome in the interior, more so than on the sea-board; and it was on the agricultural interest that the principal weight fell; it had been cheerfully borne only under the impression that as soon as circumstances would justify it, it would be repealed.
Mr. DANA said that if gentlemen were disposed to diminish the revenue, to screw up the government, and if they were satisfied the administration could get along without this tax, it would weigh much in his mind in favor of its repeal; and as they were disposed to grapple with difficulties and gain popularity, he believed he would gratify them by voting for the bill.
Mr. QUINCY said he opposed such an excessive reduction of this duty at once, not only on the ground he had stated, but on other grounds. In Massachusetts, in the neighborhood of Boston, very extensive manufactures of salt had been established, under the idea that the duty would be continued. The immediate effect of this measure might be to destroy and ruin them.
Mr. ELMER was opposed to both the motions under consideration. It was no good reason for continuing a tax, because particular individuals would be injured by its repeal, as they knew at the time they entered on the business, the right of the government to take off the tax, and the probability that they would do it as soon as the public exigencies would admit. He should give his vote decidedly in favor of the bill, as it had always been in his opinion a desirable object when it could be done with safety, to dispense with the tax; and if in the opinion of the officers of government it could be safely dispensed with, he thought it ought now to be done.
The House divided on Mr. Lyon's motion to strike out the first section, which was disagreed to—Aye 1—
When Mr. Quincy's motion to amend the section was likewise disagreed to without a division.
On motion of Mr. J. RANDOLPH, the blank relative to the time when the duty was to take effect was filled with the 1st day of October.
The third section was then read, which continued the Mediterranean fund till the next session of Congress.
Mr. ALSTON observed that from the present appearance of things he did not think it advisable that this section should remain as it was, as in six or eight months they would have again the same ground to travel over. His object was permanently to substitute the Mediterranean fund for the salt tax. He had no objection to make the exchange; to take off the perpetual tax on salt, and lay it on these articles. He thought there was no danger in trusting to the wisdom of Congress the discontinuance of the act im-
posing them; and that as long as there was a necessity for taxes, these subjects of taxation were as unexceptionable as any that could be had. When they were about to strike so deeply at the revenue, they ought to be certain that the substitute offered would justify the measure. For these reasons he submitted a motion to make the Mediterranean fund perpetual. He thought this expedient, as the tax on salt was perpetual, and as the substituted tax was not so certain as that on salt. With regard to the one, very little variation could take place, while the other might materially change with the times.
On this motion the committee divided—Ayes 36—Noes 60—when the committee rose and reported the bill.
The House immediately took the report into consideration.
After a short conversation, the amendment of the committee to fill up the blank in the first section with the first of October was carried without a division.
Mr. CROWNINSHIELD then moved to amend the last section, so as to continue the Mediterranean fund for three years. He said that the duty on salt fell with peculiar hardship on those who were obliged to consume it, either in providing for their families or cattle. It amounted to 200 per cent. on the value of the article. As there was not a more oppressive tax in the country, he had always wished to see the revenue in such a situation, as to justify its repeal. He thought this was the case at present, as he had been indifferently informed that the revenue for the present year would exceed by a million the amount at which it had been calculated. He was however of opinion, that it became the government, in the present posture of affairs, to continue the Mediterranean fund for two or three years.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH hoped the amendment would not be agreed to. It would be remembered that the right of giving the public money was the sole exclusive right of that branch of the legislature; and that when they made grants for a long term of years, it would not depend on them alone whether they should be revoked. In his opinion, if the constitution of the U. S. was practised on its true principles, that House ought not to give the public money out of its control. There was no existing cause for continuing this fund for three years, or for a longer period than that contemplated by the bill. During the next session there would be a better view of the resources and expenditures presented; and it might then be determined what arrangements were necessary for providing the ways and means for paying the interest and principal on the Florida stock. If it were contemplated by gentlemen to continue this fund to eke out, and by anticipation to provide for the defalcation of that day, he was not disposed to give his consent to such a measure. Let gentlemen then devise the ways and means for the additional expenses they may have incurred. It is not a true principle, said Mr. R. for this branch to vote money in this way—I was going to say ad infinitum . Let us recollect how the additional duty on salt was laid. Eight or ten years ago it was proposed to lay a duty of so many cents on salt, which failed—afterwards at the heel of a session, when there was a thin House, it was proposed to lay an additional duty of eight cents. This proposition succeeded. I had the honor of being a member when the law passed for continuing this duty for ten years. I do not now, and I trust in God I never shall forget the circumstances attending this measure. I held up my hands against it as an oppressive tax, and said I hoped the time would come when it would be taken off. That time has come. Let us not now, under the pretence of taking off half a million, hang round the neck of the people a duty of nearly double the amount. So that the government gets the money they care not from whose pockets they take it. The question now is—is this House in a state of pupilage? Will we not be at the next session able to say this fund shall be continued, as we are now? It is proposed to continue this tax for three years; but what reason have we to legislate for the tenth House of Representatives? Suppose they declare it oppressive and pass a bill for its repeal—the other branch of the legislature will send it back with a civil message that they have postponed it to the next session of Congress. It is true that we have some check in making appropriations; but appropriations have become a matter of form—less than the shadow of a shadow—a mere cobweb of defence against expenses. You have fixed limits, but the expenditure exceeds the appropriation; and those who disburse the money, are like a busy boy who knows that his grandfather will gratify him, & over-runs the sum allowed him at pleasure. As to appropriations I have no faith in them. We have seen that so long as there is money in the treasury, they are no defence against its expenditure. There is one mode of defence, said Mr. R. happy

names, to sequester in the hands of a particular body so much of the revenue as to leave but a scanty surplus to the Executive departments; but if this system is broken by voting vast sums beyond the ordinary expenditures, there is an end to economy. The question was then taken on Mr. Crowninshield's motion, which was disagreed to—Ayes 28. When the question was taken on engrossing the bill, which was carried—Ayes 83.
TO RENT. THE STORE & DWELLING HOUSE now occupied Dr. Patterson, next door to James Madison's, sq. Potomac given the last day of April next—I will also rent the Wharf formerly belonging to Mr. Lewis Debols on the Eastern Branch, one square above the Navy Yard. Its situation for a Lumber, Coal, and Wood yard, is equal to any in the city of Washington—for terms apply to John Newitt, Esq. or to the subscriber near the Navy Yard. NICHOLAS VOSS. City of Washington, March 14 - 2awtf
To the North Carolina Gold Mine Company. The following resolutions were passed by the Board of Directors, at their adjourned meeting on the 12th of June, 1806. Resolved, That the subscribers to the North Carolina Gold Mine Company be required, and they are hereby required to pay the sum of ten dollars on each share to which they are respectively entitled, on or before the 15th day of July next, for the purpose of defraying the expense of prosecuting the business of the Company. Resolved, That WILLIAM THORNTON, Esq. be authorised to receive all payments that shall be made under the preceding resolution, and account with the Board for the same. Resolved, That the above resolutions be published in the National Intelligencer for the information of the stockholders. DANL. CARROLL of Dudn. President.
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BE it enacted by the first and second chambers of the city council of Washington, that a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated to defray the expense of furnishing each pump belonging to the corporation, and standing in need thereof, with a cut stone gutter, and that the mayor be, and he is hereby authorised to contract for said gutters with the lowest bidder." AGREELY to the foregoing powers the cutting and furnishing the foregoing stone gutters will be let to the lowest bidder, at MYERS's Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, on Monday the 7th of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. A description of such as may be required will be furnished by the pump maker, Mr. Yates. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. IN CHANCERY, June term, 1806. James Barry, vs. Dorothy O'Brien & others.
THE report made by Lewis Ford to trustee heretofore appointed by this court for the sale of the mortgaged premises in the bill mentioned being now returned and filed in this cause and by the court considered. It is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed this 21st day of June 1806, that the said report of the said trustee be approved and the sale of the premises therein mentioned be ratified & confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the first Monday in October next, failing however to the said Dorothy O'Brien her legal right of dower, in & to the said premises to that the same be not in any manner affected by the said sale, this reservation being made with the consent of the purchaser. It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published three times in the National Intelligencer & Washington Federalist before the first day of September next. The report of the said trustee states that the mortgaged premises were sold for the sum of five hundred dollars. By order, WM. BRENT, Clk. July 7—3t Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named AMBROSE. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the inn in ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lily and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is supposed to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his departure, I suspect he has had the address to slip himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon as information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Caufin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUFIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
WASHINGTON CITY. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9.
WE lately laid before our readers some interesting extracts from a pamphlet said to be written by Lord Holland. There is little doubt of this work emanating, in a great measure, from an official source, as independently of the credit due to public opinion, it bears intrinsic evidence of the fact. When viewed in this light it acquires additional value; as it justifies us in considering it as laying down the general principles on which the new British administration mean to act. The larger part of the work contains an exposure of the blunders of the predecessors of the present administration. Making a due allowance for personal feelings and the colouring of prejudice, the dispassionate reader cannot refrain from considering, with the author, the course of policy pursued by Britain for a number of years past in respect to external powers, as in the highest degree weak and unjust. In making this exposure, as well as in subsequent remarks, we find the invariable acknowledgment that such a "comprehensive review of the present situation" of Britain "in every particular" is necessary, "as can alone furnish the groundwork of that RADICAL CHANGE OF SYSTEM, in which" her "only remaining chance of salvation must be sought." The last member of the prefatory remarks is even tinged with feelings of despondence. "After examining," says the writer, "under each head the causes of our calamities, and fairly stating their real extent, we shall shortly enquire if there are any changes of system by which the fate of the empire may yet be stayed." The reader will not, after perusing these extracts, be surprised to learn that the general and prominent complexion of the tract is moderation . An unequivocal acknowledgement is made that it no longer becomes Britain to hold the arrogant language, and maintain the unaccommodating attitude, which, it is admitted, she has unfortunately exhibited for a long time, and to which her loss of political weight is in a large degree ascribed. We are distinctly and emphatically told that in her intercourse with other nations she must meet them half way, and must give a quid pro quo ; and that it would be the highest infatuation in her either to interfere in continental politics, or to expect for a long time any favorable change in those nations at present subject to the will of France. We have made these remarks, principally with the view of presenting to our readers what may be considered a reasonable ground of hope that our affairs with Britain may be amicably and honorably settled, on principles of reciprocity and justice. We shall now proceed to offer some further interesting extracts. Have the enemies of Britain ever delineated a darker picture of her policy than the following?
"It must, however, be admitted, that such a conduct on the part of England would have been anomalous, and sufficiently inconsistent with the rest of her foreign policy. To have looked forward beyond the next year; to have taken measures in silence for the slow preparation of distant events; to have gradually disposed the minds of a people in our favor by kind treatment, for which no immediate return was expected, or won them by any other means than a manifesto from a commander at the head of a military force; to have laid plans of war beforehand which should not for some time burst into view, with glare and noise; out of our millions to have given a few pounds for the support of our firmest friends, ruined in our cause; to have spent what we did give, in a manner grateful to them, or really beneficial to our interest; in our countless subsidies, to have had a single guinea bestowed, which should not be repaid by the defeat of the receiver immediately, and his utter ruin, at six months credit—all this would have indicated a strange, unaccountable deviation from the system which has been unremittingly at work, since the treaty of Pittsfield, by day and by night, during war and during truce, in aggrandizing the proud, and crushing the humble; and which has at length, by the most persevering constancy of operation, happily completed the ruin of our allies, and triumphing, it must be confessed, over various and mighty obstacles, established our enemy in universal empire." Again— "So uniform, so harmonious in every quarter have been the schemes of England throughout the late coalition!—And can we wonder that our affairs have been ruined amidst the waste of our resources, and the squander of our opportunities, when we have been consistent only in impolicy, lavish of every thing but vigour, and strenuous in pursuing all varieties of plan, all sorts of systems, except those which border upon prudence and wisdom?" "From contemplating the progress of our late fatal misconduct, it is difficult to avoid casting behind us a look at the better times of English history; when the affairs of this country were administered by the vigour of Cromwell, or her fortunes and the liberties of Europe entrusted to the sagacity of William; when the name of England was dreaded on every sea, her alliances courted as the badge of honor, and the pledge of safety in the remotest parts of the continent, and her protecting wisdom revered by all the nations, as their common shelter from oppression. How mightily have things been since changed! How little is that England now to be recognized! How plainly may the re-
volution in her destiny be traced to the alteration of her conduct!" "This inquiry, too, has occasionally opened to us such views of the situation of the continent, as may suggest the absurdity of expecting any improvement in its fortunes for a long course of years. The arguments which have been urged to shew the folly of pressing forward towards a new league in 1805, operate with manifold force after the fatal changes which have ushered in the present year, and have flowed from the errors of the last. We are thus prepared for the remaining part of the discussion—the present state of continental affairs, and the new, and necessarily moderate and pacific system which it prescribes to this country."
The following TOASTS were drunk by the Light Infantry Company, at an elegant dinner of which they partook on the 4th of July, at the Federal spring.
1. The Day —While slaves celebrate the day that gave them a master, we celebrate that which made us independent and free. 2. The People —May they never know any master but the law of the land. 3. The Constitution —The Palladium of our rights, it should never be touched but with reverence and awe. 4. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States —He has deceived but that part of his fellow citizens who expected he would do wrong. 5. The Congress of the United States —Firmness in their deliberations, unanimity in promoting the public weal. 6. The Heads of Departments —May wisdom always preside over their councils. 7. The Memory of Gen. George Washington —Long may he live in the remembrance of a grateful people. 8. The memory of our departed Captains and others of our Company —May they appear in bright armour at the general muster. 9. Agriculture —May the plough always be held in veneration. 10. Commerce —May it never be carried on with the nation that will oppress it. 11. Manufactures —They are yet in their infancy—may they soon attain their maturity. 12. Liberty throughout the world —An iron sceptre and a crown of thorns to every tyrant in the universe. 13. The Militia of Columbia —We wish it a better organization. 14. The murderer Whitty —May his courage soon exalt him to what he deserves—the gallows. 15. Our fellow citizens in slavery on board of kings' ships —A speedy return to their native shores. 16. The District of Columbia —Severed from its parents, may it flourish under the tutelary wings of the Eagle. 17. The Fair of Columbia —May they be as a flourishing vine, always supported by the clm.
FROM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
Extract of a letter from Carraccas. I anticipate your impatience, and send you the list of prisoners taken on board Miranda's schooner. It has been furnished to me by a Spaniard, unacquainted with our language, and some names are copied in such an incorrect manner as to oblige me to guess their true meaning. The bubble of that adventurer's expedition is burst, and this province in such a state of defence, both by nature and by the remotion and organisation of its resources that not less than ten thousand regular troops would be required to make any serious impression. The inhabitants in general have shown much loyalty and attachment to their government; forty thousand dollars have been subscribed in this country, and offered as a price for Miranda's head; but he has escaped by flight, and some of our countrymen are actually under close confinement, from which they will only be released by death. The most intelligent among the prisoners declare the expedition received the encouragement of our administration; the news we received from the United States appears to confirm this supposition. If this be so, our rulers have degraded themselves indeed, and will be answerable before God and their country for the blood of these imprudent and deluded men, the greatest number of whom will most assuredly be executed as pirates.
List of persons taken in the two schooners which accompanied the Leander.
William Lippincot, Alexander Buchanan junior, Danl. Randall Dun- Mathew Buchanan Baily Nagus Stephen Bais Paul A. Forge George Ferguson Gustavus Adolphus Bergaud William Cartwright Daniel D. Kenfaer Samuel Tozes Henry Ingersol Abraham Head Robert Saunders James Hagghy John Elliot John Sullivan Daniel Mackey Thomas Donahue John Hayes Jeremiah Pabells Henry Hervey John Ferris Moses Smith Charles Schuman John Parcells Miles Toall Daniel Niston John H. Skirman Eden Bullingham Thomas Biltort or Joseph Benner Biltork Benjamin Davis Frederick Reachen John Edsel, or Es- James Grank del Frs. Traughauan John Scott William Long Phineas Raymond Samuel Prin or John Burck Price Ely King David Flekle Peter Awkinditry John Moore William Burnside Thomas Gill Robert Huensong, or Harrison
Robert Rains Benjamin Nicholson Ponfree Grant John Smith Joseph Egle William Prie Daniel Newbery James Gardin
From the United States' Gazette.
Translation of a Bulletin circulated at Carraccas.
An American newspaper of the month of March last, gives an account of the intended expedition projected and directed by the self supposed general Miranda, and it affirms that altho' of late, few miracles have taken place, yet the success of this man in the attainment of his ends would certainly be considered as one. The public wait with anxious impatience the result of this very mysterious expedition, and in order to gratify its curiosity, we shall develop
THE MIRACLE.
On the 27th of April the self supposed general Miranda, without any other protection than an indirect one from a government calling itself the friend of Spain, despised and rejected by the negroes and mulattoes of Jacmel, presented himself on the coast of the province of Carraccas, off the settlement of Ocumare, 14 leagues W. of La Guira, and he ordered five of his miserable wretched companions to land, with the intention of seducing or attempting to alter the invincible fidelity of its inhabitants. Government, who had traced all his steps from the U. S. to Jacmel, and from thence to Ocumare, ordered two of the small vessels of the royal navy of Spain, in this province, to attack him; this was executed on the 28th with becoming ardour, and that coward who was brewing in his heart destruction by fire, murder, robbery and every other calamity turned all his thoughts how to secure his personal safety by flight, leaving in the hands of his enemies 2 of the vessels of his expedition with 53 accomplices of his projects, their arms, ammunition, uniforms and papers. On the 30th his five spies were apprehended without having obtained by their mission any other object save that of having most completely undeceived themselves, being thoroughly convinced that from the highest to the lowest class of people in this country they all adore their sovereign and resp. the laws.
His papers having been examined, indecent proclamations were found, capable only of deceiving those madmen who have followed him, and highly injurious to the loyalty of these inhabitants. They asserted that he came moved by their repeated calls, and this step, the offspring of the lowest ignorance, has produced the following effects. Every settlement in the province, and every class therein has been elevated to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. A general and violent hatred towards that impostor has seized the hearts of all: not a moment passes without fresh proofs thereof. The traitor has been proscribed; immense subscriptions have been raised to exterminate him; the whole coast is lined with bayonets and covered with soldiers, who joyfully abandoning their dwellings, give repeated proofs of their love to their sovereign, of attachment to their general, of the honor with which they view the machinations of the traitor, and of the power of a government directed by justice and supported by the love of virtuous citizens. His accomplices will be tried with the utmost severity of the laws, and the people happy in not having even a single Spaniard among this gang of wretches and vagabonds, only desire the extermination of their perfidious countryman, who, born in their land, traversed Spain, Turkey, Russia, France, England and the United States, leaving every where traces of his perversity behind him. Let him fly from a land he would wish to stain by his impostures and perfidy, nor ever dare approach it, for its inhabitants most ardently desire to purify it, by the sacrifice of his detested person, and this they certainly would have done, had the traitor manifested more resolution.
SLAVE TRADE BILL.
In the British House of Commons, May 1st, the Attorney General moved the third reading of the bill prohibiting the introduction of slaves into the United States and neutral islands in British vessels. Mr. Rose, Sir R. Peelle, General Gascoigne, Sir Charles Price, and Gen. Tarleton, spoke against the bill; and Mr. Bagwell, Sir William Young, and Mr. Fox, in its favour.
The following summary of the remarks which fell from Mr. Fox, exhibit the sentiments of the present administration respecting the Slave Trade in general:
Mr. Fox would trouble the House but very shortly. He thanked the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite (Mr. Rose) for the communication which he had made to him, but, from the light in which he had always regarded the subject, that hon. gentleman could not expect that his arguments would carry conviction. But he would go farther, and say, that, even in the right hon. gentleman's own view of the subject, his reasoning was not sound or satisfactory. With regard to this, what the Baronet behind him (Sir W. Young) had stated, was very material. The number of Slaves exported from the West India islands, it appeared, was very trifling. Now, as to the present state of the country, he was very ready to allow that this was not a time when restrictions ought to be multiplied. But still the government of the country was not to be swayed, in such cases as this, by such circumstances, when they existed in any degree, however trifling. He remembered that during the late war when the stagnation of trade was
very alarming, the administration of that day had adopted a system of policy similar to that which was now proposed. Now, as to the convention with the colonies, he was surprised to hear that argument stated seriously. They were to be placed in the same situation as when before in the power of the English—that is, the king in council, had the right to make and alter their regulations in the same manner as he had with respect to British subjects in general. The bill was intended merely to give force to the proclamation of the crown, because, though the right was in the crown, the remedy might be in Parliament. Now, one word as to the general subject. An honorable gentleman over the way said that he wished that the bill had not been partial. If the honorable gentleman meant that he wished that the abolition should be general, he joined him in that wish. It was said that this bill would, in effect, abolish the trade. He could not believe that; if he could he would be much more enamoured of this bill than he was. We were told of the excellent regulations that we had established in the trade, and it was contended that we ought then to keep it in our own hands, instead of turning it over to others who had no such regulations. But when these regulations were passed they opposed them, and said that there was no further occasion for a direct abolition bill. He listened to them with great satisfaction, but without any conviction, and unfortunately, the slave trade had been very much increased. In a year or two hence, he expected to see them coming to the house, and opposing the abolition, by saying that the worst part of the trade had been wisely done away by this bill ( Cheer! Cheer! ). He had not altered his opinion respecting the abolition, nor had any one of the present administration who had formerly agreed with him, done so, either in this or in other house. Whenever misfortune might attend the administration in the difficult circumstances in which they were placed, if they could carry the abolition, that one point would be a compensation, not only by the satisfaction which they must feel in having so materially promoted the interests of humanity, but by the real and solid glory which would accrue to them from the measure, in a degree far beyond any glory that could result from measures of any other species whatever.
General Tarleton observed, that this measure would prove highly injurious to our commerce and manufactures, and was peculiarly impolitic at this time. He deprecated this hasty proceeding, and hoped that the House would at least take time for consideration. He was sorry to observe, that the Ministers were much more active in injuring the trade of the country, than in providing for its defence. The House then divided on the question whether the bill should be now read a third time—Ayes 25, Noes 13.
The bill was then read a third time and passed.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
House of Lords, May 6.
American and W. India Trade Bill.
(CONCLUDED.)
The Duke of Clarence professed himself a warm friend to the Navigation Laws; but he was nevertheless friendly to the present bill, which he conceived to be necessary for the support of our West India Colonies. The articles which were immediately necessary for the food of the inhabitants, for their habitation, and for the cultivation of the soil, were, with the exception of beef and pork, the growth and produce of America. For this country, therefore, to attempt to supply exclusively the Colonies, must be attended with an enormous expense; whilst at the same time during a period of war, and particularly when, as at present, the enemy had adopted the mode of sending out flying squadrons to different quarters, the ships necessary to protect such a trade would be more than we could spare from those essential services to which our navy ought to be directed. He did not attach that importance to the trade carried in British bottoms, for the supply of our West India colonies, which other noble Lords seemed inclined to do, as he believed the vessels employed were small, being chiefly of the class of schooners; and with respect to the seamen on board those vessels they were most of them blacks, whom he did not wish to see employed in that description of service. He did not mean to extend his opinion with respect to the necessity of such a measure as the present to a period of peace, as he thought during peace this country might without difficulty supply the colonies; but during war he clearly agreed in its necessity.
Earl Camden objected to the Bill, and thought that the shipping interest of the country ought to have been heard by their Counsel against it, in order that the subject might be fully investigated.
Lord Holland said he never wished to object to any class of his Majesty's subjects petitioning against any Bill in that House being heard by their Counsel as against it; but the petitioners, in the petition presented by the noble Lord (Sheffield) had in a long and studied petition objected generally to all suspension of the Navigation Act, without stating any specific grievance. Much has been said by the noble Lords of the evils which were expected to result from this measure; but he would ask, had any evil arisen from this system, which had for a long time been

before the House of Lords, to be passed. On Tuesday both House will be prorogued.
The Leeward Island fleet has safely arrived. This agreeable intelligence was communicated to the admiralty office by Telegraph, and soon after conveyed to Lloyd's.
The hon. Mr. Erskine is to set off for America immediately, as Minister from this country.
The Marquis of Douglas will set off on his embassy to the Court of Petersburg in the course of the next week.
Lord Caledon goes out Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. Mr. Bernard accompanies him as chief secretary.
Part of the troops intended for foreign service, have been ordered to embark at Ramsgate immediately. Several regiments have already embarked, and are in the Downs.
His royal highness the duke of Sussex, is certainly going to Jamaica. This measure has arisen from his ill state of health, which requires his residence in a warm climate; and from motives of political interest, which demand the establishment of a viceroyalty in that island. The government of Jamaica, it is thought, next to that of Ireland, is the best thing under the crown.
The commissioners of military inquiry are at present, we understand, engaged with the medical department of the army; they begin with the general hospitals, the immediate department of the surgeon general; and they commence enquiry from the year 1794, when the British army was on the Continent.
Mr. Cobbett, it is said, is to start for Westminster.
MR. FOX.
There is little hope, we understand, that Mr. Fox will ever again make his appearance in St. Stephen's Chapel. The authority upon which we state this, and we do it with sincere and profound regret, is too good to allow us to entertain any doubt of the accuracy of the information. Mr. Fox is not worse, but his disorder is of that nature to preclude any prospect of his being able to encounter the fag-ends of his Parliamentary duty. His illness is not confined to one complaint, but consists in a complication of disorders, which have produced a very alarming effect upon his constitution.
The disorders under which Mr. Fox is now afflicted, is pronounced to be a confirmed dropsy, and considerable apprehensions are entertained for his safety.
PRINCESS OF WALES.
There is every reason to believe, that the publication of some part of the proceedings in the important investigation to which we have alluded more than once, will not be much longer delayed. We understand the excited object of the charge has written to his majesty, imploring, in the most earnest manner, that he will be graciously pleased to order the whole of the proceedings to be submitted to the world.
The result of the inquiry into the foundation of the rumours respecting a high and illustrious lady was not made to his majesty yesterday. It is now believed that no report will be made on the subject.
July 4.
The usual message from his majesty previous to the termination of the session, was yesterday brought down to both Houses of Parliament. A vote of credit will of course be granted to enable his majesty, in the words of the message, "to defeat the enterprizes of the enemy, and provide for the exigency of public affairs." It is supposed the session will not continue above 3 weeks longer.
The latest accounts from the Mauritius, received via the Cape, mention that great preparations were making at the island, for a vigorous defence against an attack by the English, which was seriously expected; they had collected provisions in store for 9 months. Gen. Decaen had made large contracts for tents, and other military equipments, for a great number of troops, which were daily expected from France. Port North West was full of Danes, Spaniards and Americans.
July 8.
We just hear that Mr. Fox has passed a bad night, and is worse this morning than he was yesterday.
Last night a vote of credit, to the amount of 2,400,000l. was agreed to by the House of Commons, in the committee of supply.
The following new arrangements are at length finally concluded, viz.
Lord Minto to be governor general of India.
The right hon. Thomas Grenville to be President of the Board of Control, with a seat in the cabinet, and earl of Lauderdale to be lord keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, vice the Duke of Gordon.
The day before the Packed sailed from Lisbon it was reported, that the expectation, which lately proceeded from the Cape of Good Hope, (supposed at the time, to be destined to the River de la Plata) had really gone against the Mauritius, an account of the surrender of which might soon be expected. It is not stated through what channel this intelligence reached Lisbon.
The Dutch Royal Court Gazette, of the 3d inst. mentions a fact of considerable importance, it states, under the head of intelligence from Vienna of the 19th ult. that M. D. Oubril had received his passports on the preceding day, and was making preparation for his journey to Paris. One of the French journals even asserts, that M. D'Oubril is at Strasburgh, on his way to Paris. This would certainly indicate an approximation between France and Russia.
LONDON, July 3.
Valentine James esq. charged with malversations in the West Indies, to the amount of 80,000l. and upwards, has given bail in the court of king's bench, himself in 20,000l. and four sureties in the remaining amount, for his appearance on the day of trial. The prosecution is at the instance of the lords of the treasury.
The Hamburg paper of the 25th ult. contains, under the head of intelligence from Paris of the 17th of June, a circular letter from the minister of marine to the commanders of the different French ports, authorising them to "take the embargo off all Russian vessels detained in consequence of the hostilities between the two countries, and to allow such vessels to depart." This order is dated the 9th of June, the day after the termination of the dispute respecting Cataro, and the mission of M. D'Oubril, were announced in the Monitor. These circumstances give it the appearance of authenticity, and yet we have not been able to trace the decree upon which the order is founded, in the French papers, which we have received to the 22d ult. We should have expected, that all possible publicity would have been given to a measure, indicating the probable termination of the differences between the two countries, and that such an opportunity would not have been neglected by the literary retainers of the French government. Possibly, as there was nothing for the order to act upon, for we believe, there was not a single Russian vessel detained in any of the ports of France, it might not have been deemed advisable to give too much éclat to a measure which at the most, can only be considered as an empty compliment.
Letters from St. Petersburg, received by the last Hamburg mail, mention, that great changes were expected to take place in the department for conducting foreign affairs. It was also rumoured, that some alterations was intended in the constitution of the Senate.
An interesting conversation took place last night in the House of Commons on the subject of Vaccine inoculation, occasioned by a motion which lord Henry Petty brought forward, for the purpose of obtaining the opinions of the first medical men in the kingdom as to the truth of this great discovery. His lordship, as well as every other member who spoke, appeared to be fully persuaded, that its utility was unbounded. The great object of the present motion appeared to be, to remove the prejudices that lately began to prevail in this country against Vaccination.
JULY 8.
The funds yesterday, after various fluctuations, left off at the same prices at which they opened. This morning they experienced a depression of one per cent. in opium, and of one half per cent. in the consols. Some very large sales were made by those who had previously bought to an immense amount. Those who bought so largely last week may themselves in some measure have been the cause of the depression since Saturday. They held out the most confident assurances that peace would be signed immediately—nay, so decisive was their tone and language, that they fixed almost the day and hour. On Thursday last they said that negotiations had advanced so far that a message from the Lord Mayor might be expected in the course of the morning, and that of course it would be immediately transmitted to Lloyd's.
To Lloyd's, therefore, persons crowded from all quarters. The great room was filled; all in expectation of the messenger from the mansion house. The seats and benches which would enable the persons occupying them to hear most distinctly the message read, were warmly contended for. No message came; and the hopes then held out not being realized, many began to think, either that some obstacles had occurred in the negotiation, or that it had entirely broken off. The fall since Saturday is said to have been principally occasioned by a rumour that France had demanded a reduction of our navy to a certain number, a demand which of course would not be complied with. Then, as Lord Holland had not set off on Saturday or yesterday, it was supposed that he would not set off at all. His lordship may rest assured that the speculators watch his steps well and that the most eager and minute inquiries have been made at Holland house as to his baggage, and whether any preparations are making for a long journey. It is now rumoured that his lordship will not set out until the next week. Basilico, the messenger, is gone back to Paris; he set out on Saturday evening, and sailed in the Basilisk gun brig on Sunday. As he is directed to make all possible speed, and as he made the last journey to and from Paris in less than a week, it is supposed he will return by Friday. Another report in circulation is, that Basilico will bring back the passport for Lord Holland, who will set off about Monday or Tuesday. The principal terms having been, according to report, arranged, his lordship will have little else to do than give them an official form and sign them. They would arrive in this country, according to the wishes and intentions of ministers, after the prorogation of Parliament.
Undoubtedly some notice may be expected to be taken of the negotiations in his majesty's speech upon the prorogation. It may be said in it, that his majesty having received, or having made (which ever be the fact) proposals of peace, is employed in negotiations, which he hopes to bring to a favorable issue, and to make peace upon terms consistent with the honor, the security, and the interests of his majesty's domi-
nions, but it is probable the session will not be permitted to close without a question being put to his majesty's ministers.
Having thus published the rumours which have been circulated with regard to peace, (not pledging ourselves either for the truth or falsehood of any of them) we shall publish another rumour which has reached us since writing the above, it is—That the negotiations are broken off; and that ten battalions are immediately to be sent out upon a secret expedition.
Courier.
The following circular letter has been sent by the French Minister of Marine to the commanders at the different French ports:
CIRCULAR.
PARIS, June 9.
Sir,
I acquaint you, that according to a decree of his Majesty of this date, the embargo is taken off all Russian vessels detained in consequence of the hostilities between the two countries, and that it is his majesty's pleasure that all such vessels be at liberty to depart.
This measure must be considered as indicative of a speedy adjustment of the differences between the two countries. M. D'Oubril was expected to have left Vienna for Paris some time ago; but from the frequent conferences that have taken place between him and Mr. Adair since the arrival of the latter in the Austrian capital, it should seem as if M. D'Oubril had been directed to remain there for the purpose of conferring with Mr. Adair previously to his departure for Paris.
What probability is there that Great Britain can make peace, in the present posture of affairs, upon honorable terms? Bonaparte would give us Malta we have little doubt—would he consent to our keeping the Cape of Good Hope? From his late declaration to Holland we should infer that he would not. But would the surrender of Malta, the Cape and Pondicherry, be deemed a peace honorable to this country? They are desirable possessions, it is true, but need we make peace to procure them? We have all of them in our hands, and we know that the whole power of France cannot wrest them from us.—But is Russia, is G. Britain to desert the king of Naples, the victim of his alliance with us? Are we to make his misfortunes a source of profit to us? That is, are we to obtain the absolute surrender of Malta or any other place, on condition of acknowledging the new king of Naples? The minister that would do such an act, would deserve the curses of mankind. If peace be made without the complete re-establishment of the king of Naples in the possession of all his territories, that peace can neither be honorable to G. Britain nor to Russia.
Whilst the rise of the funds would induce us to suppose that peace was at no great distance, the state of affairs on the continent, the projects which Bonaparte has lately executed, and the designs he has just developed, would forbid our entertaining the slightest expectations of peace. For under such circumstances can any one expect to make peace upon honorable and advantageous terms? When we refer to the motives that made Russia take up arms, will any man say that any peace she can negotiate can be honorable?—That she cannot at present oblige Bonaparte by force of arms, to measure back the gigantic strides he has taken, may be true. But why sanction them by negotiating peace with him? Russia has nothing to fear from France? And with respect to commercial relations, she well knows that France cannot do without the produce of her territories: the iron, the sail cloth, the hemp, flax, pitch, tar, timber, &c.
MUNICH, June 12.
A French courier, who passed through here, was the bearer of passports for M. D'Oubril.
Within 14 days or three weeks, the French army will begin to break up, and leave Bavaria.
Our political relations with the court of Petersburg have, it is true, been interrupted by the circumstances of the times; but the family intercourse and the direct correspondence has not thereby sustained any real detriment. The latter, joined to the new pacific disposition of the Russian cabinet, promises us the speedy restoration of the former.
MUNSTER, July 11.
The following notice was this day published here: "I hasten to inform the merchants of the Royal Westphalian provinces that, according to a rescript of baron Von Stein, minister of state, dated Berlin, the 5th of June, the English government allows the navigation of the Baltic to remain undisturbed, and the passage of neutrals in the ports of the North sea, is permitted—Also, that the navigation (according to which no foreign ships can carry the productions of their country to England) is suspended with respect to neutral vessels, with cargoes from neutral ports."
V. VINCKE
President of the Chamber of Commerce.
These few articles, if attentively perused will be found to contain matter of importance. They shew in the first instance, the pacific intentions of the emperor of Russia: for if Bavaria is forgiven, the offences of France must be forgotten. The intercourse between
the Russian, English and French ministers, however indirect between the two latter, put the question of a pacific negotiation beyond all speculation and doubt. The result of those conferences has by this time reached M. Talleyrand. Lord Yarmouth may therefore be expected to return in the course of the week, charged with some fresh overture from the French minister.
DUBLIN, June 27.
An article from Stettin, of the 17th June says, "the Russian consul yesterday gave notice on the exchange here, that the king of Sweden would not permit even Russian ships with Russian property to come out of her harbor of Swinemunde. He hoped, however, to be shortly able to announce an alteration in this measure."
Touffaint, late captain, and Jean Bernard, late a lieutenant in Touffaint L'Ouverture's army, and who accompanied him to France, the lords of the admiralty have generously ordered to be conveyed home in the Wolverine sloop, which is under orders to take a convoy to the West-Indies. They have been sent from the Voluntaire on board the Voluntaire.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.
Thomas Blount, Lemuel Sawyer and John Calpepper are elected representatives in Congress for the state of North Carolina.
Matthew Lyon, John Boyle, John Rowan, R. M. Johnson, Benjamin Howard, and Joseph Desha, re-elected members of Congress, for the six districts of Kentucky.
The 1st inst. was the day appointed by law for choosing the Electors of the Senate throughout the state of Maryland.
Montgomery—Robert P. Magruder and Upton Beall, esqs. are elected.
For Prince George's—Walter Bowie and Edward Calvert, esqs.
For the city of Annapolis—Benjamin Ogle, esq.
Capt. Davis, arrived at Baltimore in 40 days from London, brings prints of that place to July 23. No further development of the negotiation relative to peace had been then made. Couriers still continued to pass between France and England. The Prussian ambassador, Jacobi, was about to depart from England. Calais had been bombarded and considerably injured by the English. It was reported that a Treaty had been formed between France and the Porte, admitting the former to march troops thro' the Turkish territory to Egypt. War between Sweden and Prussia was deemed inevitable. Mr. Fox was getting better. Mr. Munroe and Mr. Pinkney, in their new diplomatic characters, had a private audience of the king on the 21st of July.
New York, Sept. 2.
Captain Blagge, who arrived here yesterday from Leghorn, informs, that on the 20th June, off Malaga, he passed through a convoy of 22 sail, with troops from Gibraltar, for Sicily. On the 28th, Lieutenant Governor Fox, commandant of Gibraltar, and suite, sailed in the Orion, of 74 guns, for Messina, to take command of the forces in Sicily. At the same time two convoys, one from Cork, and the other from Portsmouth (in all 62 sail) arrived at Gibraltar, with troops, in place of the De Rodes and the 42d regiment, both of which were to embark immediately for Sicily. It was rumoured at Gibraltar, that sir Sidney Smith, commanding the blockading squadron off Naples, had taken the 3 small islands of Vecchia, Procta, and Capra, laying in the mouth of the bay of Naples; and that he had sent to admiral Knight at Gibraltar, for gun boats, as he meditated an attack on Minorca.
Sept. 3.
The Quebec Gazette of 31st July contains an article for the encouragement of the growth of hemp in Canada, from the society of arts in London. This article informs that the premiums, are extended one year further, and certificates are to be produced on or before the first Tuesday in February, 1807, for importations, and till November, 1807, for the lands, planted with hemp. The medal 100 dollars for the highest number of acres, not to be less than five acres—80 dollars for the next greatest quantity, 60 for the next, 40 for the next and 20 for the next, not less than four fifths of an acre. This is a subject which will not probably be forgotten by our western states, which naturally produce hemp, for which an increasing demand is sure. While some societies, to give a wider diffusion to knowledge, freely bestow their publications, agriculture may claim the same generous assistance.
Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1806.
The French frigate Veteran, under the command of Jerome Bonaparte, has arrived off Annapolis. The remainder of the squadron under Admiral Woillemaix, consisting of Le Patriote 74, L'Espe 74, Le Foudroyant 74, L'Impe 74 and Le Caspart have put into Hampton Roads. The Veteran is dismasted, and has thrown several of her guns overboard.
Norfolk, August 29.
Captain Driver, who arrived here this morning from Algeziras, which place he left on the 23d July, informs us, that it was said that the Spaniards were immediately to enter Portugal; that thirteen regiments at Algeziras were in readiness to march for that object, at a moment's notice. In our marine list, our readers will perceive that the Spaniards have commenced the old system of depredation on American commerce. Our treaty with Spain, says, that free ships shall make free goods, unless these vessels were laden with contraband articles, there could be no legal cause of condemnation of their cargoes.
The United States ship Constitution, was at Algeziras the 23d of July.
We are sorry to observe, and as our readers will perceive by the ship news, that the effects of the late gale, have been so destructive on the coast.
Last evening anchored in Hampton Roads, the French frigate Sybelle, of 40 guns under jury top-masts, having lost her mizzen-mast, and otherwise damaged in the late gale. The Sybelle was not of Jerome Bonaparte's fleet originally, but of commodore L'Hermitte's squadron, which did so much damage to the British trade on the coast of Africa, and comprised the following ships: Regulus of 74 guns, President and Sybelle, of 40 guns each, Serceillant brig, sent home.
Sept. 1.
Yesterday morning the French frigate Cybelle, mentioned in our last, came up into the harbor; on passing Fort Nelson she saluted with 21 guns, which were returned by an equal number.
Respecting this ship, we learn that on the 19th ult. in about 20. 60, lat. 64 long. 10, in company with the Regulus, of 84 guns, and the President, of 44, they were encountered by a violent hurricane at S. E. to S. which compelled them to scud for nearly five days, in which they lost their mizzen-mast, and top-mast, quarter-pieces fore off, and the ship generally much injured. The last that was seen of the Regulus and President, they were scudding off before the gale.
From information, in which we place confidence, we can say that this squadron had never joined the fleet commonly called Jerome Bonaparte's.
On Friday last a French 74 gun ship came to the capes and proceeded up the bay. She was seen on Saturday morning going under New Point Comfort to anchor. This ship has lost all her top-masts, and appeared to be otherwise much injured. There has not been any person from her, but we understand it is the Patriot, one of the fleet to which Jerome Bonaparte belongs. Other accounts say it is the Regulus, which from comparing every account, we should think most probable; we shall probably know certainly in the course of the day.
New York, Sept. 4.
The ship Olive Branch, capt. Park, left Bordeaux on the 6th of July, and the River on the 13th. She is the bearer of dispatches to the Government of the U. S. Capt. P. informs us, that a peace between France and England was talked of; but no notice is taken of the probability of such an event in the Paris or Bordeaux papers.
The French papers afford nothing new excepting that the English minister, having been refused admittance to the deliberations of the diet of Ratisbon, had taken his departure for London.
Baltimore, Sept. 3.
Yesterday anchored in Annapolis Roads, his French Imperial and Royal Majesty's ship Patriot, of 74 guns, commanded by commodore Erhom, member of the Legion of Honor, &c.
Commodore Erhom, arrived here yesterday, in a schooner. The French fleet under admiral Jerome Bonaparte experienced a severe gale on the 10th ultimo, which lasted till the 13th. The Patriot parted from the rest of the fleet on the 11th, and is very much maimed, having some of her masts, &c. carried away. The report of the capture of part of the homeward bound British Jamaica fleet, is without foundation—nor is it known what course the French fleet has taken.
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, heats two miles, free as aforesaid, only excepting the winning horse of the preceding day.
By order of the Club, R. J. MILLARD, Sec. Sept. 2—cptr
PROPOSALS
FOR a Contract to supply fresh BEEF for the Navy in ordinary, for six calendar months, will be received at the Navy Yard, Washington, until Saturday the 13th inst. THOMAS TINGEY, Commissary. Sept. 3 1838
TO RENT,
On very low terms, FOUR contiguous two story brick Dwelling Houses, directly south of the Six Buildings. Apply to T. H. GILLISS Washington city, Aug. 15—wif

Scheme of Lottery No. V.
FOR the encouragement of Literature, and for improving the Navigation between Troy and Waterford, and for other purposes.
 1 Prize of D. 30,000 is D. 30,000  1 10,000 20,000  1 10,000 10,000  1 5,000 5,000  2 2,000 4,000  5 1,000 5,000  10 500 5,000  30 200 6,000  80 100 8,000  120 50 6,000  400 20 8,000  7100 10 71,000  4000 8 32,000  11751 prizes, 210,000  23249 Blanks. 
35,000 tickets at 6 dollars each, is 210,000. Less than two blanks to a prize—subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing. The first 4000 blanks will be entitled to 2 dollars each. 1st. drawn number 1st. day, whether blank or prize, D. 10,000 10th 2,000 15th 1,000 20th 500 25th 1,000 30th 10,000 35th 1,000 40th 20,000 45th 1,000
A company of gentlemen in the city of New York having contracted with the managers for the unsold tickets, the drawing will commence on the second Tuesday in December next, and will be continued at the rate of 600 tickets per day until completed, excepting the last day when there will remain 800 to be drawn.
Prizes in the above lottery will continue to be sold by the managers at the original price of 6 dollars each until the second Tuesday in September next, or which day all that remains unsold will be delivered to the contractors.
THOMAS STORM, DANIEL HALK, SOLOMON SCHWICK, JOHN H. SICKLES, JOHN L. BROOME; August 15—
Proposals FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,  PYRROLOIMOGIA, Or, Inquiries into the PESTILENCE CALLED THE YELLOW FEVER.
CONTAINING the history of its symptoms and prevalence in different parts of the world; a comparative statement of all controversies respecting its origin, modes of propagation and treatment; with an attempt towards a new theory of the electrical phenomena and galvanic influence arising from terraqueous & petrif exhalations, which explains the causes of pestilential diseases, their remedies and preventatives.
By FELIX PASCALIS, M. D. Of New York, Formerly Physician and Member of the Board of Health in the State of Pennsylvania, Honorary Member of the Medical Societies of Philadelphia, and of Connecticut, and Associate to other American and European Literary institutions.
The author has been a medical practitioner in Philadelphia during seven epidemic recurrences of the Yellow Fever. To enlarge the sphere of his experimental observations on that interesting subject, he has lately travelled in the south of Spain, and also visited South Carolina, where that disease has by many been supposed to be endemic. With so many motives to trust to his opinions, the author wishes notwithstanding to be honored with the support of the learned in the U. States, who have had so many more opportunities than those of Europe to exercise their judgment on a subject highly important to the welfare of this country—a country with which many European nations frequently intended the intercourse of their subjects as if it were absolutely the abode of pestilence. Whatever claims the author may imagine he derives from his experiences, he will, however, thankfully receive any documents contrary to the theory he proposes. He, therefore, respectfully solicits communications tending either to establish or to invalidate the truth of an Electrical and Galvanic influence, &c. as a cause of pestilential diseases. Such interesting papers on these subjects as he shall be favored with previously to the first of November next (post-paid) will be gratefully acknowledged and duly noticed, unless otherwise requested.
CONDITIONS. This work shall be printed in a handsome style, on fine wove paper and new type, as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers shall be obtained to defray the necessary expenses. It will be comprised in two volumes octavo, each volume containing more than 300 pages; to be delivered to subscribers in boards at Five Dollars the set, or handsomely bound and lettered at Six Dollars. Subscriptions received at the Courier office No. 1. Broad Street. Charleston, Aug. 15—
A FACT. THOSE indicated to me must make immediate payment, as I am determined to close my books finally, and all accounts which are not settled in a very short time will be put in a way for collection. Finding it very unpleasant, and troublesome to make collections, shall for the future sell for CASH only, which will be much more to my satisfaction, and give me the pleasure to do business quick, and twenty per cent. lower than any person who sells on a credit. Shall have for sale a handsome assortment of seasonable, substantial and fashionable goods; and be giving the best prices Cash for Tobacco inspected in this place. ROMULUS RIGGS. George Town, August 13—ep6w
A BOX SEXTANT. PRICE 24 DOLLARS. GENTLEMEN of the Navy and others, are respectfully informed, that the accuracy of this instrument is equal to the best Quadrant in taking observations, and much more convenient, as it may be carried in the pocket—its size not much exceeding that of a large watch. This instrument, is one of the many valuable inventions of the ingenious MR. JONES of London.
Gentlemen wishing to view the above instrument, will be gratified by immediate application at J. MARCHE'S BOOK AND STATIONARY STORE, High Street, Georgetown. Where are just received, A few double Tangent Quadrants, Dolland's best day and night Telescopes, Military Glasses—Camp Glasses, Mathematical instruments, American Practical Navigator, Nautical Tables, The use of the Sextant and Quadrant, Mackay on Longitude, Steele's Elements of Rigging and Seamanship, with plates, Steele's Elements and Practice of Naval Architecture, with plates, LIKEWISE, A new and extensive assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY, AND NEW PUBLICATIONS, Among which are, The Life of LEO X. The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Life of Lord Byron, Cabinet of St. Cloud, Female Revolutionary Plutarch, Aikin's Annual Review, Life of Richard Cumberland, II. and III. volumes Universal History, Trial of the Journeyman Boot and Shoemakers, Complete Family Brewer, The History of Bonaparte, with a plan of the Battle of Austerlitz. A large quantity of Slates, Slate Pencils and School Books. September 1—w6t
WILLIAM DUANE, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
HAS just received from Philadelphia, the 2d edition of the Secret History of the Court of St. Cloud, 12mo. price 1 50 and from Baltimore, the History of Bonaparte, with an engraving of the battle of Austerlitz, and a view of the Palace. The latter part of this history from the year 1802, is an original composition. It brings the life of Bonaparte down to a period subsequent to the battle of Austerlitz. Columbian Orators, Latin and French Dictionaries, W. D. expects by next Hand a few copies of M'Mahon's Gardening. Sept. 3—3t.
Valuable Property, for SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following very valuable property. About 1000 acres of good land in Culpepper county in Virginia, lying on Flat run, and distant 30 miles from Fredericksburg, and 60 from Alexandria and Washington. The improvements are extensive, consisting of a large commodious dwelling house, and every other necessary building on an extensive scale, and all in order. The soil is calculated for the culture of Indian corn, wheat and tobacco and also produces grasses of all kinds. A three story brick house in the town of Alexandria, at the corner of King and Columbia streets, 40 by 20 feet, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts. It is calculated either for a store or dwelling house: also, a valuable unimproved lot, in the same town, on King Street.
In the city of Washington, an elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on F Street, now in the occupation of Mr. Madison, with the framed building adjoining; a two story Brick House on M Street fronting the Navy Yard, 34 by 22 feet, suited for both a store and dwelling: a two story Brick House, 34 by 22 feet, on square 331, lying between the Capitol and Navy Yard. The dwelling house and brewery now in lease to Dr. Gouiningham two squares above the Navy Yard, on the Eastern branch, eminently calculated for a most extensive brewery and distillery: also, the valuable wharf on which the same stands, suited for a Lumber yard. The dwelling house I now live in, with five unimproved Lots adjoining, and an unimproved Lot fronting the President's square. Terms, one third cash. For the balance will be given a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, with interest; or will be taken for said balance lands in the Mississippi territory, in the vicinity of Natchez, or young negroes at a fair valuation. Should not the Virginia Lands be sold before the 20th of October next, 700 acres of them will be offered for lease on good terms. Apply to Robert B. Voss, of Culpepper county, col. Geo. Deneale, of Alexandria, or to the subscriber in the city of Washington, near the navy yard. NICHOLAS VOSS. Sept. 3—rm.
FOR SALE, That valuable tract of Land belonging to the estate of the late Richard Henderson, lying in Prince George's county on the Eastern Branch of Potomac and nearly adjoining the town of Bladensburg containing about 300 acres—this land is well watered, lays level and in productive soil, 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 3
350 DOLLARS REWARD. FLOPED from the subscriber, residing in Washington, District of Columbia in 1809, a black man named BASSIL, of a dark complexion, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, a remarkable wen on his forehead, and has had the first joint of his left fore finger cut off, he is about 50 years old, and has worked at the ship carpenter's and caulker's business, as also at the house carpenter's and wheel wright's business. Also, in November 1805, two negro slaves, named PETER and GERRARD; Peter is of a light complexion, approaching a mulatto, long wool, about 6 feet high, 22 years old, and works as a laborer. Gerard is rather of a light complexion, short wool, remarkable thick ankles, about 5 feet 10 inches high, and a blacksmith by profession. I will give 100 dollars each, for the above mentioned negroes, if confined in any jail so that I get them again. Also, on the 13th of August 1806, a negro woman named KEZZIAH, aged about 24 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, and of a light complexion, but not mulatto, she took with her several pieces of wearing apparel, among which are recollected a black lasting habit, and also a light ground calico; she carried off with her an only child named Hanson, a boy about three years old, well grown and remarkable for a protuberance on his navel, it is supposed she will dress him either in an osnaburg frock, or in a red flannel jacket and pantalettes. I will give 50 dollars reward for the above mentioned negro woman, if confined in any jail so that I get her again, and will pay all reasonable charges if brought home. ROBERT ALEXANDER. Sept. 3d—3wep.
N. B. It is supposed they all have forged certificates of freedom, therefore all masters of vessels and others are warned not to harbor or carry them off. ** The Editors of the Aurora, Citizen, and Independent Chronicle, are requested to insert the foregoing advertisement three times in their respective papers, and to transmit their accounts to the Editor of the National Intelligencer for settlement.
Advertisement. TAKEN up adrift, on the 30th of this month a SKOW on the Potomac near Carroll's point. She appears to be very old, her timbers a good deal decay'd with one oz. in her, the owner may have her again by making application to SAMUEL ANDERSON or SAMUEL M'PHERSON and paying the expense of this advertisement. September 1—3t
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F Street with a compleat assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
Sale of Valuable Property AT MY HOUSE.
THE Land which I have heretofore advertised and fully described, I now again offer on the same terms to the highest bidder on Monday the 22nd of next month, together with a valuable woman qualified for either house or field work, a well grown boy and a lufy girl, both of whom are able to do good work, and three young girls. The woman to serve 10 years, the boy until he is 25, and the girls to 30 years of age. These negroes will be sold for cash or negotiable notes at 60 days. Also a variety of household and kitchen furniture, plantation implements of husbandry, horned cattle, horses, sheep and hogs. For all sums of 30 dollars or under the cash must be paid. Above 30 dollars and not exceeding 50 dollars, a credit of 3 months will be given from 50 to 80 six months, from 80 to 100, nine months, all on security with interest from the date. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock and continue from day to day till completed. GEO: LEE. Charles County, Aug. 20—tdof
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 23 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 14th June 1805—tf
Valuable Property For Sale. THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 or 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1, contains 60 acres, No. 2, contains 42 acres. No. 3, contains 104 acres. No. 4 contains 10 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Taylor, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24 wtf.
Strayed or Stolen from the residence of Mrs. CATHARINE DIGGES, some time since a sorrel HORSE, about five years old, either a star or small blaze in his forehead, not positively recollected which, as some of his legs white—he has a mark on the left side of his neck, as if formerly he had been shot, with a bullet—he is wild and difficult to be taken. I have heard of such a horse being seen in the neighborhood of Mr. Tayloe's farm near this city. EIGHT DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who will bring the above-mentioned horse to the subscriber. ROBERT BRENN. City of Washington, August 8—wtf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
FOR SALE, AT Bath (Berkeley Springs) Virginia, a HOUSE & LOT thereto belonging (site the property of Thomas Palmer, deceased.) The premises are calculated for a genteel family, or would make an excellent Boarding house, having thereon a smoke house, coach house and stables, with a garden laid out with much taste and inclosed with a good board fence. Also near the town, are for sale, SEVEN acres of LAND, inclosed with a stone wall. The whole will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in or near any of the large towns or cities. Apply to John Davidson, Washington city, or to Wm. Alexander, esq., Bath, aforesaid. Note—if not sold, it will be let for the season. April 16—tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture in Loudon 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. Loudon county, Vir. July 11—3m
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cassimeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankeens, cotton cassimeres, India nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Prusgar white and fancy Merlottes, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells new invented patent elastic suspenders, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23—tf
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806. WHEREAS the commissioners of the Sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day June, 1798 and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795. This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will on the surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 28th day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective flockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them: and that the principal of the five and half per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective flockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized. It is furthermore known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfer of the navy six per cent. stock, either from or to the books of the treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. stock, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23—tf.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
TO RENT, THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—w
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING A  Geographical Description OF ALL THE STATES & TERRITORIES IN THE UNION, In separate volumes; with a particular and correct description of the several counties and towns, in each state. Illustrated with Maps, By JOSEPH SCOTT, Author of the United States' Gazetteer, the Modern Geographical Dictionary in 4 vol. oct. a Geographical Dictionary of the United States of North America, &c. &c.
THE geographical description of each of the larger states, with the counties, towns, &c. will form a neat little volume of about 150 pages. Two of the smaller states may form a volume, or one of them may be comprised in the same volume with a larger adjoining state, as Maryland and Delaware. Each volume will be complete in itself; so that subscribers may take one, two, &c. or the whole number. The paper, type, and size of the page, will exactly correspond with the description of Pennsylvania, now published; so that subscribers for the whole may have two or more bound together to suit their own taste. They will be published neatly done up in boards. The description of each state will be embellished with a handsome map. It is supposed that the whole will amount to about FOURTEEN LITTLE VOLUMES. A general description of the United States will be given in the last, which will render the whole the fullest, and most correct geographical description of the United States, that has hitherto been published. The plan, which the author has adopted, is the most comprehensive that could be suggested, as it will comprise under proper, and distinct heads, everything worthy of notice. No money will be required till on the delivery of the work. The Price of each Volume will be Fifty Cents. The next volume will contain, A Geographical description of MARYLAND and DELAWARE, illustrated with a Map of each state. The work is nearly ready for the press, and will soon be published. The Editors of newspapers in Maryland, are requested to insert the above proposals twice. They will be paid on the publication of the work. August 10—
JUST PUBLISHED. AND FOR SALE, At Mr. Mersford's and Bailey and Wallace's Book stores, Broad-street, and at the Courier Office, PRICE, 18 1/2 CENTS; A pamphlet on the importance of cultivating the BOURBON COTTON, by the Agricultural Society of the Bahama islands.
The very great importance of this pamphlet to the Planters of this state, and every other cotton country, has induced its publication. It consists of copious extracts of letters from Cotton Planters of the different islands; and the amount of their general evidence is that the Bourbon Cotton is decidedly preferable to the anguilla or Georgia Cotton; that it is of quick growth and produces earlier than the common cotton; that it yields about 150 lb. of clear cotton to the acre; but the greatest advantage is, that it is secure from the ravage of the external, which so often blasts the hope of our planters. This subject is deserving the attention of our planters, and this pamphlet is recommended to their examination as the probable means of increasing the value of their crops. Charleston, S. C. Aug. 15—b
CHASE'S TRIAL. This day is Published By SAMUEL H. SMITH. TRIAL OF SAMUEL CHASE, AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, IMPEACHED By the House of Representatives, for HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, before the Senate of the United States. Taken in short hand, By SAMUEL H. SMITH & THOMAS LLOYD.
In Two large Octavo Volumes—in Boards, price—two subscribers four dollars and a half—and to non-subscribers five dollars. A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the Editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an earlier period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the Managers and Counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case which, independently of its own importance might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the public, with the examination of the Editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised, and inserted at length, in connection with whatever else formed a part of the trial. Editors of other prints will confer a benefit by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers.