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MESSAGE From the President of the United States, respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States. I lay before Congress the application of Hamet Caramalli, elder brother of the reigning bashaw of Tripoli, soliciting from the United States attention to his services and sufferings in the late war against that state: and in order to possess them of the ground on which that application stands, the facts shall be stated according to the views and information of the executive.
During the war with Tripoli, it was suggested that Hamet Caramalli, elder brother of the reigning bashaw, and driven by him from his throne, meditated the recovery of his inheritance, and that a concert in action with us was desirable to him. We considered that concerted operations by those who have a common enemy were entirely justifiable, and might produce effects favorable to both, without binding either to guarantee the objects of the other. But the distance of the scene, the difficulties of communication, and the uncertainty of our information, inducing the less confidence in the measure, it was committed to our agents as one which might be resorted to if it promised to promote our success.
Mr. Eaton, however, our late consul, on his return from the Mediterranean, possessing personal knowledge of the scene, and having confidence in the effect of a joint operation, we authorized commodore Barron, then proceeding with his squadron, to enter into an understanding with Hamet, if he should deem it useful: and as it was represented that he would need some aids of arms and ammunition, and even of money, he was authorized to furnish them to a moderate extent, according to the prospect of utility to be expected from it. In order to avail him of the advantages of Mr. Eaton's knowledge of circumstances, an occasional employment was provided for the latter as an agent for the navy in that sea. Our expectation was, that an intercourse should be kept up between the ex-bashaw and the commodore; that while the former moved on by land, our squadron should proceed with equal pace, so as to arrive at their destination together, and to attack the common enemy by land and sea at the same time. The instructions of June 6th, to commodore Barron, show that a co-operation only was intended, and by no means an union of our object with the fortune of the ex-bashaw; and the commodore's letters of March 22 and May 19, prove that he had the most correct idea of our intentions. His verbal instructions, indeed, to Mr. Eaton and capt. Hull, if the expressions are accurately committed to writing by those gentlemen, do not limit the extent of his co-operation as rigorously as he probably intended; but it is certain from the ex-bashaw's letter of January 3, written when he was proceeding to join Mr. Eaton, & in which he says, "your operations should be carried on by sea, mine by land," that he left the position in which he was, with a proper idea of the nature of the co-operation. If Mr. Eaton's subsequent convention should appear to bring forward other objects, his letter of April 29 and May 1, views this convention but as provisional, the 2d article, as he expressly states, guarding it against any ill effect, and his letter of June 20 confirms this construction. In the event it was found, that, after placing the ex-bashaw in possession of Derne, one of the most important cities and provinces of the country, where he had resided himself as governor, he was totally unable to command any resources, or to bear any part in co-operation with us. This hope was then at an end; and we certainly had never contemplated, nor were we prepared to land an army of our own, or to raise, pay or subsist an army of Arabs, to march from Derne to Tripoli, and to carry on a land war, at such a distance from our resources. Our means and our authority were merely naval; and that such were the expectations of Hamet, his letter of June 29 is an unequivocal acknowledgment. While, therefore, an impression from the capture of Derne might still operate at Tripoli, and an attack on that place from our squadron was daily expected, col. Lear thought it the best moment to listen to overtures of peace then made by the bashaw. He did so, and while urging provisions for the U. S., he paid attention also to the interests of Hamet; but was able to effect nothing more than to engage the restitution of his family, and even the persevering in his demand suspended for some time the conclusion of the treaty.
letters of January 3 and June 29, be thought to have left the position which he now seems to regret, under a mistaken expectation that we were at all events to place him on his throne, an appeal to the liberality of the nation, something equivalent to the replacing him in his former situation, might be worthy its consideration.
A nation by establishing a character of liberality and magnanimity, gains in the friendship and respect of others more than the worth of mere money. This appeal is now made by Hamet Caramalli to the U. S. The ground he has taken being different, not only from our views but from those expressed by himself, on former occasions, Mr. Eaton was desired to state whether any verbal communications passed from him to Hamet which had varied what we saw in writing. His answer of December 5th, is herewith transmitted, and has rendered it still more necessary, that in presenting to the legislature the application of Hamet, I should present them at the same time an exact statement of the views and proceedings of the executive, through this whole business, that they may clearly understand the ground on which we are placed. It is accompanied by all the papers which bear any relation to the principles of the co-operation, and which can inform their judgment in deciding on the application of Hamet Caramalli.
TH: JEFFERSON. January 13, 1806. Extract of a letter from the secretary of state to Mr. Calhoun, dated 22d August, 1802.
"According to information given by Mr. Eaton, he has prevailed on the brother of the bashaw of Tripoli to repair to Malta, with a view to be with our squadron before Tripoli, and to be made use of against the bashaw. At this distance, it is difficult to judge accurately of the project, or to give particular instructions for the management of it. Although it does not accord with the general sentiments, or views of the United States, to intermeddle with the domestic controversies of other countries, it cannot be unfair in the prosecution of a just war, or the accomplishment of a reasonable peace, to take advantage of the hostile co-operation of others. As far, therefore, as the views of the brother may contribute to our success, the aid of them may be used for the purpose. Should this aid be found inapplicable, or his own personal object unattainable, it will be due to the honor of the United States, and to the expectations he will have naturally formed, to treat his disappointment with much tenderness, and to restore him, as nearly as may be, to the situation from which he was drawn, or to make some other convenient arrangement, that may be more eligible to him. In case of a treaty of peace with the ruling bashaw of Tripoli, perhaps it may be possible to make some stipulation, formal, or informal, in favor of the brother, which may be a desirable alleviation of his misfortunes."
To all who shall see these presents— GREETING: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the zeal, fidelity, and abilities of William Eaton, I do hereby appoint him agent of the navy department of the United States of America, for the several Barbary regencies. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the navy department of the United States of America, at the city of Washington, this 26th day of May, 1804. (Signed) R. SMITH, Secretary of the Navy. Registered, Ch. W. Goldsborough, Chief Clerk of the Navy Department.
Copy of a letter from the secretary of the navy to William Eaton, Esq. dated May 30th, 1804. SIR,
Herewith you will receive an appointment as navy agent for the several Barbary regencies. You will receive instructions from, and obey the orders of commodore Barron; and will render to our squadron in the Mediterranean every assistance in your power.
As a compensation for your services, you will be allowed at the rate of twelve hundred dollars per annum, and the rations of a lieutenant in the navy of the United States. I am respectfully, &c. (Signed) R. SMITH.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy to commodore Samuel Barron, dated June 6th, 1804.
"With respect to the ex-bashaw of Tripoli, we have no objection to your availing yourself of his co-operation with you against Tripoli, if you shall, upon a full view of the subject, after your arrival upon the station, consider his co-operation expedient. The subject is committed entirely to your discretion. In such an event you will, it is believed, find Mr. Eaton extremely useful to you."
"Col. Tobias Lear, our consul general at Algiers, is invested by the President with full power and authority to negotiate a treaty of peace with the bashaw of Tripoli, and also to adjust such terms of conciliation as may be found necessary with any of the other Barbary powers. He is, therefore, to be conveyed by you to any of these regencies, as he may request of you, and you will cordially co-operate with him in all such measures as may be deemed the best calculated to effectuate a termination of the war with Tripoli, and to insure a continuance of
the friendship and respect of the other Barbary powers."
Commodore Barron to Captain Hull. September 13th, 1805.
SIR, The state and condition of the Argus, under your command, requiring that she should go into port, for the purpose of refitting, &c. I request you to proceed with all practicable expedition to Malta, or Syracuse, and there refit your vessel, which being completed, you will take on board 2 months provisions and water, and proceed for the port of Alexandria, and if at that port or Smyrna, you find any American vessels, you will give them convoy as far as Malta, and immediately after join the squadron off this place.
You will take under your care the ship St. Michael, intercepted by the squadron, in the attempt to enter the blockaded port off Tripoli. You will find commodore Preble at Malta or Syracuse, with two other ships, captured in making the same attempt. You will receive his orders with respect to the disposition of the St. Michael, cause all her papers to be delivered to him, and furnish him with all the information you may be able to gain from her crew, &c. on your passage. You will inform the commanders of vessels you may find at Syracuse, that I shall be off Tripoli."
Verbal orders of Commodore Barron to Captain Hull, of the United States brig Argus, in presence of the undersigned, on board the President. September 15th, 1804.
SIR, The written orders I here hand you, to proceed to the port of Alexandria or Smyrna, for conveying to Malta any vessels you may find there, are intended to disguise the real object of your expedition, which is to proceed with Mr. Eaton to Alexandria, in search of Hamet Bashaw, the rival brother and legitimate sovereign of the reigning bashaw of Tripoli; and to convey him and his suite to Derne, or such other place on the coast as may be determined the most proper for co-operating with the naval force under my command, against the common enemy: or, if more agreeable to him, to bring him to me before Tripoli.
Should Hamet Bashaw not be found at Alexandria, you have the discretion to proceed to any other place, for him, where the safety of your ship can be, in your opinion, relied upon.
The Bashaw may be assured of the support of my squadron at Bengazi or Derne, where you are at liberty to put in, if required, and if it can be done without too great risk. And you may assure him also, that I will take the most effectual measures with the forces under my command, for co-operating with him against the usurper, his brother, and for re-establishing him in the regency of Tripoli. Arrangements to this effect are confided to the discretion with which Mr. Eaton is vested by the government."
ATTEST. ISAAC HULL, WILLIAM EATON.
EXTRACTS. Mr. Eaton to Captain Hull. Grand Cairo, January 8—S. P. M.
Scarcely had my letter of this morning gone off by your courier express, when a letter from Hamet Bashaw came to hand, of which the following is a copy, by translation.
"Thanks be to him to whom gratitude is due. To our friend and the very good friend of our highness, the American agent Mr. Eaton."
"We have received your letter, and after having understood the contents, we gave thanks to God, for having preserved your health. Know that I am ever the same as you knew me at Tunis; my friendship is constant and uniform; but you have been tardy. We must, however, make this delay subservient to a good purpose."
"From the date of the present I shall leave this for Echera, and shall there take quarters at the house of the Arab chief, Abdelgiver el be Kourchi, where I propose to you to meet me. I have written to my subjects and to my minister Mahmoud Kogea, and also the governor of police, Muhammed, son of Abdulrahman, that they may treat with you; and whatever you conclude with them, will be ratified by me. Your operations should be carried on by sea; mine by land; and may God assist us to re-establish peace and harmony. The 28 Namadan, 1219. Signed, "HAMET BASHAW, Son of Ali Bashaw Caramalli."
The date of the Bashaw's letter corresponds with the 2d instant. The place of meeting about 8 hours march from Alexandria, so that he will probably arrive thither before we can with you.
COPY. Captain Bainbridge to George Davis, Esq. at Tunis. TRIPOLI, Jan. 27th, 1805.
SIR, I have been anxiously expecting to hear from you, and to receive some information on the determination of our government. Not one word on that subject have I yet heard. I am anxiously expecting letters from commodore Barron. I believe the bashaw is very desirous of peace, and has great apprehensions of the intended attack, and was a negotiation to be attempted, I think it very probable that it would succeed, for the apprehension of the attack might have as great an effect as the attack itself; and should the attack prove unsuccessful, he will no doubt continue in demanding a considerable sum. As I am quite ignorant of the force that will be brought against this place, I cannot
give any opinion of the probable effect it may have. We offer our most fervent prayers that the greatest success may attend it. I cannot say what the bashaw's demand will be, but I believe he would take at this moment much less than what he demanded of commodore Preble last August. Our funds are all exhausted, and bills on Tunis are at a great exchange against the drawer. Pray, have you heard of Eaton? In your next, which I anxiously expect soon, I shall receive a great deal of news I hope. I assure you, was it not for our friend, Mr. Nissen, we should suffer considerably for necessaries in our close confinement; but he is a friend in need, of course, a friend indeed.
P. S. By the Danish consul. "The bashaw is now very attentive upon your transactions with his brother in Alexandria. A camp is going against Derne. Give me leave to tell you that I found your plan with the bashaw's brother very vast, and that you sacrifice your prisoners' lives here in case of success."
EXTRACTS. William Eaton, Esq. to the secretary of the navy. ALEXANDRIA, 15th Feb. 1805.
"The letters which have passed between capt. Hull and myself, copies of which are herewith annexed to a copy of that I had the honor to address you on the 13th December, convey a detail of our transactions since that date. The apprehensions then entertained of impediments on the part of the Mameluke beys were just. The bashaw separated himself from them with his suite immediately on receiving my first letter from Cairo, and repaired to Fium, a neutral province; but the evening of his departure thirty Arab chiefs were put in chains by the Mameluke bey Osman Bey Bendici, to prevent their following him with their tribes. Of four copies of the vice-roy's letter of amnesty, which I dispatched by different conveyances, not one reached him. Three matters in disguise of Arabs, charged with one of them, entered the Mameluke camp, were arrested, the packet taken from them and they sentenced to death. They intoxicated the centinel, who was an European renegado and escaped to Fium; by whom the bashaw obtained the first information of that act of grace, and it was not till he joined me at Demanhour that he first saw the letter. This has delayed our measures and given us embarrassments. My three enterprising matters are with me, but we have no returns from any of the other three couriers."
"The bashaw had already determined to take the desert of Libya to Derne, giving for his reason, which I think a sound one, that by taking shipping and separating himself from the Arabs, they would lose all patience if not confidence also, and abandon his cause. He has consequently moved round the lake and will to-morrow take his station at Arabi Ten, 20 miles westward of the old port of Alexandria, where I am to join him with a detachment from the city, next Sunday, and proceed with him to Bomba, at the head of 500 men, and there take post. Mean time capt. Hull repairs to the rendezvous for suitable reinforcements, and supplies to secure an establishment at Derne and Bengazi. Those provinces in our possession will cut off from the enemy and turn into our own channel a source of provisions; and will open a free intercourse with the interior of the country. I have requested of the commodore, for this purpose, an hundred stand of arms with cartridges, and two brass field pieces with trains and ammunition, and also a detachment of 100 marines, if necessary, to lead a coup de main."
"I calculate the whole expenditure of cash in this expedition, including expenses in Egypt, will amount to dollars, 20,000. Further disbursements and supplies will be necessary to carry this plan into final effect. But to indemnify the United States, I have entered into convention with Hamet Bashaw, to pledge the tribute of Sweden, Denmark, and the Batavian republic; which convention I shall reduce to writing, and forward by capt. Hull, if time permit; otherwise by the earliest occasion."
"Day before yesterday, an envoy arrived in a ketch from Jussuff, Bashaw of Tripoli, to the governor and admiral of this place, for the express purpose of prevailing on them to stop Hamet. Bashaw from going out of the country. Intelligence of our having left Syracuse for this place, with a view of taking him away, was conveyed to the enemy by a resident at Malta, known by the name of Soluquet H. Conte Gallini. I do not know his real name. The agent made great promises in the name of his master, to these Turkish commanders; But perceiving they seemed not to have full faith in his assurances, he resorted to the sensibility of their compassion; said, if Hamet Bashaw was permitted to return, Jussuff must fly the kingdom or lose his head. The subjects of Tripoli were getting weary of the war with these new infidels; they could not learn from their movements their intentions, and were attacked unaware: The Bashaw believed he could resist them upon his batteries; but if they made a descent with his brother, his people would all leave him. This statement comes from the private secretary of the governor, who is secured in our interest, who heard the cause of Jussuff Bashaw argued before the governor and admiral. I don't learn what effect it has taken, but if the client has not the means of touching a more sensible nerve than a Turk's pity, his case is forlorn. At any rate we are secure against his influence by the secure position we have taken. Except therefore, some unforeseen accident thwart us, my next will be dated at Bengazi. The Arabs and Moors are universally with us, and, if we had the
means of subsistence, we might march 20, or 30,000 from the borders of Egypt, who from time to time have taken refuge here since the usurpation of Jussuff Bashaw."
EXTRACTS. Mr. Eaton to commodore Barron. ALEXANDRIA, 14th Feb. 1805.
"I calculate to leave this on Sunday, and in two days after to proceed on our march with Hamet Bashaw to Bomba, by the desert, where it is hoped we shall meet reinforcements, and supplies sufficient to secure positions at Derne and Bengazi. This, we are of opinion, will require two additional small vessels and a bomb ketch. A gun boat also would be useful, if the navigation at this season should not be thought too hazardous. Two brass field pieces (4 pounders) with their trains and ammunition, and 100 stand of arms, with their cartridges, will be requisite. And, to place the success of the expedition beyond the caprice of accident, 100 marines, with bayonets, should be at hand, to lead a coup de main, in case of necessity. By the time we shall have arrived at Bomba, I shall have disbursed about 10,000 dollars which we have taken up on credit of Messrs Briggs and Brothers, 4000 dollars, of which sum capt. Hull has drawn bills on Malta and London: the balance we have promised shall be sent up in one of the small vessels. Ten thousand dollars more at least, will be necessary, to accomplish our views on Derne and Bengazi. The Bashaw assures me he will be able immediately to refund these sums when established in those provinces. And to indemnify the United States for all expenses, arising out of a co-operation with him, he pledges the tribute of Denmark, Sweden and the Batavian republic, in case of recovering his throne, which may be calculated upon as a certain event, if measures to that effect are supported by suitable energy and address. He engages also to release to you, without ransom, captain Bainbridge, his officers, and all American prisoners who may be in captivity at Tripoli: to stipulate with the United States a permanent peace, without tribute, and on the footing of the most favored nation. He engages that in case of future war, capt. S shall be treated as prisoners and not as slaves, and subject to reciprocal exchange. He will surrender the enemy and his family and chief admiral into our hands, in case he does not escape by flight, to be held as hostages. And he agrees to deliver up to you, if required, all vessels of war, which shall have been employed against the United States by Jussuff Bashaw."
In consideration of the friendly offices of his majesty the king of the two Sicilies, towards the United States, Hamet Bashaw invites his majesty to renew with him their ancient friendship, and proffers to him a peace on the same footing as that to be stipulated in his convention with the United States. If time and circumstances admit, we shall reduce this convention to writing, and forward copies by capt. Hull; otherwise it will be done at Bomba. At the invitation of the Bashaw and divan, and in conformity to the sentiments expressed to me by the Secretary of the navy, I have taken on myself the command in chief of the Bashaw's army, and the direction of all operations by land, and I cannot but flatter myself we may realize success of our expectations on this coalition; and that you will have the glory of carrying the usurper a prisoner in your squadron to the United States and of relieving our fellow citizens from the chains of slavery, without the degrading condition of a ransom."
CONVENTION between the United States of America and his highness Hamet Caramalli, bashaw of Tripoli.
GOD IS INFINITE.
ARTICLE I. There shall be a firm and perpetual peace and free intercourse between the government of the United States of America, and his highness Hamet Caramalli, bashaw, the legitimate sovereign of the kingdom of Tripoli, and between the citizens of the one and the subjects of the other.
Art. II. The government of the United States shall use their utmost exertions, so far as comports with their own honor and interest, their subsisting treaties, and the acknowledged laws of nations, to re-establish the said Hamet bashaw in the possession of his sovereignty of Tripoli, against the pretensions of Joseph bashaw, who obtained said sovereignty by treason, and who now holds it by usurpation, and who is engaged in actual war against the United States.
Art. III. The United States shall, as circumstances may require, in addition to the operations they are carrying on by sea, furnish the said Hamet bashaw on loan, supplies of cash, ammunition and provisions, and if necessity require, debarkations of troops, also to aid and give effect to the operations of the said Hamet bashaw by land against the common enemy.
Art. IV. In consideration of which friendly offices, once rendered effectual, his highness Hamet Caramalli bashaw engages, on his part, to release to the commander in chief of the forces of the United States, in the Mediterranean, without ransom, all American prisoners who are, or may hereafter be, in the hands of the usurper, said Joseph bashaw.
Art. V. In order to indemnify the United States against all expenses they have or shall incur in carrying into execution their engagements expressed in the 2d and 3d articles of this convention, the said Hamet bashaw transfers

and confers to the United States, the tribute stipulated by the last treaties of his majesty the king of Denmark, his majesty the king of Sweden, and the Batavian republic, as the condition of peace with the regency of Tripoli, until such time as said expense shall be reimbursed.
Art. VI. In order to carry into full effect the stipulation expressed in the preceding article, said Hamet bashaw pledges his faith and honor, faithfully to observe and fulfil the treaties now subsisting between the regency of Tripoli and their majesties the kings of Denmark and Sweden, and with the Batavian republic.
Art. VII. In consideration of the friendly disposition of his majesty the king of the two Sicilies towards the American Squadron his highness Hamet bashaw invites his said Sicilian majesty to renew their ancient friendship, and proffers him a peace on the footing of that to be definitively concluded with the United States of America, in the fullest extent of its privileges, according to the tenor of this convention.
Art. VIII. The better to give effect to the operations to be carried on by land in the prosecution of the plan, and the attainment of the object pointed out by this convention, William Eaton, a citizen of the United States, now in Egypt, shall be recognized as general and commander in chief of the land forces which are or may be called into service against the common enemy. And his said highness Hamet bashaw engages that his own subjects shall respect and obey him as such.
Art. IX. His highness said Hamet bashaw grants full amnesty and perpetual oblivion, towards the conduct of all such of his subjects as may have been seduced by the u. n. p. to abandon his cast., and who are disposed to return to their proper allegiance.
Art. X. In case of future war between the contracting parties, captives on each side shall be treated as prisoners of war, and not as slaves, and shall be entitled to reciprocal and equal exchanges, man for man, and grade for grade, and in no case shall a ransom be demanded for prisoners of war, nor a tribute required, as the condition of peace, neither on the one part, nor on the other. All prisoners on both sides shall be given up at the conclusion of peace.
Art. XI. The American consular flag in Tripoli shall for ever be a sacred asylum, to all persons who shall desire to take refuge under it, except for the crimes of treason and murder.
Art. XII. In case of the faithful observance and fulfilment on the part of his highness, said Hamet bashaw, of the agreements and obligations herein stipulated, the said commander in chief of the American forces in the Mediterranean, engages to leave said Hamet bashaw, in the peaceable possession of the city and regency without dismantling its batteries.
Art. XIII. Any article suitable to be introduced in a definitive treaty of peace, between the contracting parties, which may not be comprised in this convention, shall be reciprocally on the footing of the treaties subsisting with the most favored nations.
Art. XIV. This convention shall be submitted to the President of the U. S. for his ratification. In the mean time there shall be no suspence in its operations.
Done at Alexandria in Egypt, February 23, 1805, and signed by said Hamet bashaw for himself and successors, and by William Eaton on the part of the U. S.
Additional article secret. His highness Hamet bashaw, will use his utmost exertions to cause to surrender to the commander in chief of the American forces in the Mediterranean, the usurper Joseph Rashaw, together with his family, and chief adm'l called Maurad Rais, alias Peter Lisle, to be held by the government of the U. S. as hostages, and as a guarantee of the faithful observance of the stipulations entered into by convention of the 23d Feb. 1805, with the U. S. provided they do not escape by flight.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20.
DIED —A. C. HANSON, Chancellor of the state of Maryland.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17.
As soon as the journal of the preceding day was read, Mr. J. RANDOLPH said he had a motion to make which required the galleries previously to be cleared.
The galleries were accordingly cleared, and continued so for about two hours; when the doors were opened, and a written message from the President of the United States was presented by Mr. Coles.
This message, being partly of a public, and partly of a confidential nature, the galleries were cleared for a short time, while the latter part was read. The doors being again opened, the Clerk read the former part of the message, relative to British aggressions on neutral rights. The message contains a copy of a letter transmitted by the Secretary of State to Mr. Monroe, dated April 1, 1805, on the impressment of American seamen; and the copy of a letter from the Secretary to Mr. Monroe, dated April 12, 1805, on the doctrine lately
set up by Britain, relative to neutral trade. Besides these papers, the message enclosed memorials from the merchants of New-York, of Newbury Port, of Philadelphia, and of Charleston, and from the United Insurance Company of New-York, from the Newport Insurance Company, and from the Norfolk Marine Insurance Company.
Mr. THOMAS moved the reference of the message to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. NICHOLSON observed that a subject intimately connected with that of the message had been already referred to the committee of ways and means; and moved the reference of the message to that committee.
Mr. THOMAS replied that the memorial from the merchants of the cities of New-York and Philadelphia, on the same subject, had been referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
The question of reference to a committee of the whole House was taken and passed in the negative—Ayes 29.
Mr. NICHOLSON then moved to refer the message to the committee of ways and means.
Mr. CROWNINSHIELD said he could not conceive why a reference should be made to the committee of ways and means. It had no connection, or a very remote connection with revenue. Surely, said Mr. Crowninshield, we are not going to settle our difference on this point by pounds, shillings and pence. He concluded by moving a reference to a select committee.
Mr. DANA observed that the message embraced two distinct points, one relative to spoliations on our trade, which might go to the committee of ways and means, and the other relative to the impressment of our seamen, which would most properly be referred to a select committee.
Mr. NICHOLSON varied his motion in the way suggested by Mr. Dana.
The House concurred in his motion to refer so much of the message as relates to spoliations to the committee of ways and means—Ayes 59—Nays 13.
So much of the message as relates to the impressment of seamen was referred to a select committee of seven members.
Mr. GREGG from the committee on the public lands, made a report on the memorial of the directors and agents of the Ohio company. The report states that since the date of the memorial legislative provision had been made for all the objects prayed for except one. This is that a grant may be made in aid of schools, of a lot of land twenty miles square in the lieu of the existing appropriation of land. The report concludes with a resolution that the prayer of the memorial, so far as relates to the application for a lot of land of twenty miles square ought not to be granted.
The House immediately considered the report and concurred in it without division.
Mr. JOHN C. SMITH from the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of Daniel Potter, stating that the only object of the petition which is realona, le, may be adjusted by the proper accounting officer, and concluding with a resolution, that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition, in which the House concurred.
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL presented a petition from a number of citizens of the Illinois country, in the counties of Randolph and St. Clair, stating certain grievances under which they labour, from the manner in which the territorial government is conducted, praying that a certain district may be incorporated into a separate territorial government, and that they may be permitted to hold slaves conditionally or unconditionally.
Referred to the committee appointed on memorials from Indiana.
Mr. G. W. CAMPBELL likewise presented a memorial from a committee of citizens of Indiana, of the same tenor with the foregoing memorial, and further representing that a law had been passed by the territorial legislature allowing slavery, which, though they will allowed, ought, in their opinion, to be sanctioned by a different authority.
Referred to the same committee. Mr. GREGG said that he had early in the session offered a resolution, which he thought had been at the time referred to a committee of the whole House. Finding that this was not the case, he rose to move that it should be so referred. This resolution, as follows, was taken into consideration—Ayes 58—Nays 21—and referred to a committee of the whole House on the 1st Monday in February.
Resolved , That so much of an act entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee," as appropriates any portion of said lands for the purpose of satisfying, quieting, or compensating any claims to the said lands, derived from any act, or pretended act of the state of Georgia, and neither recognized by the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and the state of Georgia, nor embraced by the two first sections of the above mentioned act, be repealed.
Mr. TENNEY, from the committee of revival and unfinished business, having
obtained leave, submitted a bill further to continue in force an act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes, which was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Adjourned until Monday.
SKETCH OF THE STATE OF THE GREEK COUNTRY.
(CONTINUED.)
Gun breaching has been attempted by several of the Indians, and some of them have done pretty well. One of the smiths being a gun smith, has promised to instruct them in casting the mounting. Hatchets, axes, breaching of guns, drilling them, main springs, fly springs—these have been made by Yaucaupce and Pelesge Barnard, and some few other half breeds.
A hatter's shop is established at the agency house by Niagrod Doyle, and several hats have been made by him. Some Indian lads have promised to apply to him for instruction, and this business has only been retarded by the difficulty of getting tools; the first order early in the last winter was lost, the second has but recently arrived, and those applied for on public account are not yet arrived.
One difficulty in this business presents itself, which will require some time to remove. The boys are left to themselves and without control, are not put to any business, and grow up and take things of themselves as inclination directs. In short, they are in a state of nature from infancy to manhood. They have so much false pride that they will not submit to be taught any thing, and where one shows any aptness to learn, placing him in a work shop seems of little avail, as he cannot be got to obey orders there. He is apprehensive, as he cannot do the thing complete at first, that he will be deemed inferior to the white men; what he gets must be by efforts made by himself, which, when perfect in his estimation, is shown with a degree of triumph.
Within the last year several young fellows have begun to shake off this folly, have accepted of tools, and are making exertions to manufacture articles of the first necessity.
Butter and cheese have been made at more than 100 places, and in 1804, 150 lbs. of cheese were made at one house by a half breed woman, and sold at 17 cents per lb.
TRADE.
The skin and fur trade is on the decline—hunting is more now for amusement than profit. Several good hunters the last winter did not kill more than 30 deer, and a great many hunters not half that number—of course, the trade in these articles is of little account among the resident traders. These are licensed to the end of the year, and very few will get their licenses renewed. They are not suitable characters for the business, and are advised by the agent to go to work to raise corn and attend to stock.
The trade for cattle is now pretty general by farmers from Georgia, who come with recommendations to the agent, and obtain a licence to exchange homespun blankets and such articles as they can get for cattle. Being an honest, plain set of men generally, the white character rises in the estimation of the Indians by the intercourse with them. As soon as Ocmulgee can be made the boundary, which is expected in the course of the year, a fair will be established at the trading establishment spring and fall, for the sale of cattle, and this trade will be restricted to the fairs. There a proper person can superintend the fair, and cause justice to be done on the spot.
LEARNING.
A schoolmaster has been employed by Mr. Robt. Grierson, of Hilaubee, to teach his half breed children and grand children to read and write, and one Indian lad attended the school. The teacher reports, that after he got the government of the school and the children to obey him, he saw little or no difference between them and the white children of their age.
Mr. Thomas Marshall has employed a relation of his to teach his children at Cowetuh, and those under 10 years of age are reported as the above.
The agent finding that the chiefs had a rooted dislike to the introduction of schools, arising from the character of John Gatliffe and some others, educated by their fathers, who proved themselves the basest characters in the nation, he began with teaching them weights measures & money, and the connection between them. He made figures, gave a sample of steel yards on a strip of paper, which as soon as one acquired, was communicated to another and so on. The young girls and boys about his house were taught to speak English, and those who lived in families among negroes have been taught to speak English. The chiefs have been furnished with steel yards and scales, & weights for their spinners: they have been taught the use of them and figures, and the period has arrived when letters may be introduced without suspicion, and encouraged, will make their way through the country.
Cotaulau, the father of the Indian Lad, taught at Mr. Grierson's, called on the agent to consult him on this subject. "I have," says he, "a son about 10 years old, who I am desirous to have taught to read and write; if you think that an Indian can be made useful in this way, I have acquired property by trading with & following the ways of white people, I know the disadvantages I labour under for want of a knowledge of figures and letters, and as I mean to give my property to my son, I wish, if you think it would be useful to him, to have him taught to read, write, and have a knowledge of figures. The red people have been alarmed on this score,
knowing the pains taken by the father of John Gatliffe to educate him, and what a villain he proved himself thro' life."
The agent replied—I am certain an Indian can acquire a knowledge of figures and letters and make as good use of that knowledge as a white man; and the only difficulty in this country is getting the government of the children. I know here that a woman governs her children, and the father has nothing to do but to assist in feeding and clothing them. The meaning of the term schoolmaster, shews the authority of the master—he governs his school, and when any of the children disobey him, he whips them; he knows no body who is to direct or control him but the agent for Indian affairs. If you can settle this point, I will give directions about your son, and furnish him books, paper, a slate, and such things as he may want at school, and I will be answerable for the success of the experiment. As to John Gatliffe, his father spoiled him by indulgence, a thing that often happens among white people, and he was in grain like Ichthos Halyo, a bad man.
Cotaulau went home to settle this point; he convened the family of his wife, detailed to them the conversation with the agent, and his determination to give his son an education and his property, if he could have the government of him, and if he could not, he should give his property to his own family and not to that of his wife. Upon this a long debate ensued among his wife's relations, and the result was a formal surrender of the right of government to the father, who took his son immediately to Mr. Grierson. He had not long been there, before he proved sullen and refractory, and Mr. Lard, the master, whipped him, and he ran off home, complained to his mother, and she collected the females of her family to go with her and chastize Mr. Lard. At this period Cotaulau arrived, took a switch and whipped his son, and then took him back to Mr. Lard, and delivered him with the switch, and told him to chastise him for what he had done. Mr. Lard replied—no; if he had been chastised for his fault, it is over; we punish not twice for the same offence. The boy remained at school, and conducted himself so as to merit the approbation of his school master, and in less than 2 years was taught to read and write, and to speak the English language pretty correctly.
Several young men educated from home, among and by the white people, have returned into the nation, but not one has acquired any standing there; they contract such a contempt for the Indian mode of life, that they will not conform themselves to the customs of their rulers, and are in consequence left to stroll through the nation without sharing in the government of it. They are in some things not unlike our young men who are sent to Europe for an education. An Indian lad educated among the white people, has never been heard to say one word about the wheel, the loom or the plough, manufactures or any thing of domestic usefulness. They can talk of the extravagance in which they lived, and dissipation in which they shone, but not one word of the great mass of mankind who live by labor.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
List of Appointments made by the governor and council of the state of Maryland on the 16th inst. under the new judiciary system.
1st District composed of Prince George, Charles, and St. Mary's counties.
Gabriel Duval, Richard Sprigg, John M. Gantt.
2nd District composed of Kent, Cecil, Queen Anne's, & Talbot counties.
James Tilghman, Joseph H. Nicholson.
3rd district composed of Montgomery, Calvert, & Ann Arundel counties.
Jeremiah T. Chase, Henry Ridgely, Richard H. Harwood.
4th district composed of Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, & Worcester counties.
William Polk, John Done, James B. Robins.
5th district composed of Frederick, Washington, & Allegany counties.
John T. Mason, John Buchanan.
6th district composed of Baltimore & Hartford counties.
Robert Smith, Benjamin Ruml y, Thomas Jones.
It is said that Mr. Duval, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Nicholson, decline accepting their respective appointments.
The great cause of the heirs of lord Grenville against sundry citizens of North Carolina, has been decided in the Circuit Court of that state in favor of the defendants, from which an appeal was taken to the supreme courts of the United States. Pub. Ledger.
New-York, Jan. 14. The following extract of a letter from the Savannah, d. Dec. 23, was handed us last evening by a gentleman of this city.
"We have lately seen an order of Gen. Ferrand, directing the French privateers, to carry into St. Domingo, and elsewhere, all vessels and property found on the high seas, belonging to any person who has ever been, in any manner, concerned in the trade of the island of St. Domingo. He has furnished the
privateers with the names of the persons in the U. S. who have been directly or indirectly concerned in that trade. Several strong French privateers have come round to Matanzas, where they continue to remain, as we presume, for the purpose of intercepting the goods and vessels of such persons above mentioned, who are now trading to this island."
A New-York print, received last evening, says, the expedition, under Sydney Smith, against Boulogne, had proved utterly abortive, that the largest vessels were in imminent danger of going ashore, and the smaller vessels rolling gun-whale to; and that after much difficulty and danger, the expedition had returned to the Downs.
FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
Head Quarters at Montebello, Nov. 21.
In consequence of the battle of the 21st, the position of the army before Caldiero, and the orders given on the preceding day to the division of Seras, a column of the enemy, amounting to 5000 men was separated from the corps of gen. Rosemberg, and cut off in such a manner that it could neither retreat through the valleys, nor join the main army. The commander in chief on being informed that, on 1st inst. this column was marching to the heights of St. Leonards, sent one of his aides de camp to summon it to surrender. The general officer, Hillinger, who commanded it, not seeing any troops, declared his intention to defend himself. The 2d regiment of light infantry, under col. Gouquet, then received orders to advance from Veronetta; they made a movement to approach him, and forced him to take a position under the walls of the Castle of San Felice. The commander in chief repaired immediately to the spot, and ordered four battalions of grenadiers, to surround the enemy. Gen. Carpentier, the chief of the staff, was charged with these positions, which he executed with precision in concert with gen. Solignac. A new summons was then sent to the enemy who found himself under the necessity of laying down his arms. A capitulation was signed by the commander of the enemy's column, and by gen. Solignac, and put into our hands 5000 prisoners, with their arms & baggage, seventy officers, one brigadier, one major, one colonel, 60 horses, &c. Prince Charles, on his side, finding that a column of his army had been cut off, apprehensive of being turned in his position, proceeded to effect his retreat. We were informed that he made some movements in the night. At the break of day reconnoitering parties were sent out to all parts of his line. The division of chassers on horseback, under gen. Estage, and the light division of gen. Gaudame, set forward in pursuit of the Austrians, who were harassed through the day, and of whom we made 600 prisoners. We this day are at Montebello. To-morrow the army will proceed on its march.
NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership of Joseph Cassin, & Co. will be dissolved on the 3d of February next by mutual consent. Those persons having claims against the firm are requested to bring forward their accounts for settlement, and those indebted will please make immediate payment to Joseph Cassin, who is authorized to settle the accounts of said firm. JOSEPH CASSIN, JOSEPH COSTIGAN. January 23 6t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber at Mount Tazeb, N. C. a negro man by the name of BEN, 29 years of age, about 5 feet high, well made, dark complexion, and has bad teeth, he took with him a deep blue broadcloth coat, after a light mixed home spun one with a black cape, back, collar, waistcoat, a velvet and mixt pair of pantaloon, it is expected he will endeavor to get to New York (under the idea of being free) as he was there born—A reward of fifty dollars and expenses are hereby forewarned to any person who harbors said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given and reasonable charges paid to any person securing said negro in jail. JOHN MOORE. Jan. 20—4t
STOP THE THIEF.
WAS Stolen out of my stable on Thursday night the 9th inst. and conveyed the same night by the villain about 12 or 1 o'clock, a BAY LEASE, 4 years old next spring, about 14 or 14 1/2 hands high, with a snip on the end of her nose, had heels, rub'd with the wagon gears, and think one hind foot white. I will give Five dollars for the mare if taken 10 miles from home; or for information that I may get her again, 10 dollars if 20 miles from home, or 20 for the mare and thief if convicted, so as to be brought to condign punishment, and all reasonable charges if taken at a greater distance. JOHN BALL, Sen. Alexandria county, Dist. Col. January 20—w3t
Millinery & Fancy articles.
Will be opened on Monday till Friday next, at the House next door to Captain Thompson's China Stores, in George Town. Consisting of Gold, silver, chenille, and silk trimming of every description—Silk shawls, 10 1/4 Diadems of the newest style, head dressers, Lace caps. Silk netting, Ladies great costs, do. Spencer's Plain and figured crapes and gauze. Feathers, ribbons, extra long kid gloves. Gold & silver laced muslin dresses, tuniques & shawls. ALSO—Extra long silk gloves by the dozen. Jan. 20—2t.

CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL.
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superior cloths, single and double milled cambrics, Bennetts patent cord, waverly and washable, fancy and black silk molekins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coattings, Flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion.
N. B. Ladies habit, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner.
Washington, Dec. 18—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending negro JAMES a very low and tolerable ugly woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small-pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, is very stout and clumsy, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Stokes; she was formerly the property of John Citizens of this county, and was away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco.
P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASEY SIMMS.
Nov. 27—tf
CENTREVILLE ACADEMY,
ON the second day of January next an academy will be opened in this place for the reception of students under the direction of the Rev. Mr. SNYDER, assisted by one or more Officers.
This Gentleman has conducted different Academies for the space of several years past, with great credit; his department is consonant to his station, and to the accomplishments of the scholar. He adds the happy facility of exciting in his pupils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cultivate their mental improvements.
In this institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages, the English Language grammatically; Geography, History, Elocution; the various branches of the Mathematics; Writing; Arithmetic and Book Keeping.
There are few places in our country more advantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this. Its situation is very elevated and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessaries of life are cheap and may easily be procured. The British attention will be paid to the morals of the students both in and out of school.
The terms of Tuition will be; for the Latin and Greek Languages, including Geography, &c. 25 DOLLARS; for the Mathematics 20 DOLLARS; for Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 14 DOLLARS per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire wood.
Centreville, Dec. 18—ep
CONFORMABLY to an order issued from the Hon. court of Calvert County at September term last, the subscribers will offer at Public Auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next, if fair, if not the first fair day thereafter, at the late residence of Nathan Smith deceased, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
A valuable Tract of Land containing Four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Perches.—This truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first rate land, the soil being extremely rich, capable of producing wheat, hemp, flax, clover, timothy, lucerne corn and fine tobacco; the greater part of this beautiful place is extremely level, and we should do injustice to it, if we neglected to say that few places are equal and none can excel it; the improvements are convenient and in tolerable repair, and as it is preferable to those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises previous to the day of sale, it renders a full detail of the improvements unnecessary. This place lies within four miles of Nottingham and about six from High Point, has a sufficiency of timber and wood to support it, a tolerable apple orchard, with other fruit trees.
The terms of sale are, that bond and approved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months, with yearly interest on the purchase money unpaid, the sale to be subject to the ratification and confirmation of the court, and upon the whole purchase money and interest being paid (and not before) the purchaser or purchasers will receive an indisputable title to the premises to be bargained and sold. Possession will be given on the day of sale. This land will be sold altogether or in lots as may appear most conducive to the interest of the representatives.
Joseph Blake, Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun. } Com'rs. Nov. 27—2m
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
KING'S HOTEL.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf
NOTICE,
THE Commissioners appointed by virtue of a commission of Bankruptcy issued and awarded on the 10th April 1802 against Washington Bowie, will meet at the Union Tavern on Saturday the 10th day of February next at 10 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of receiving proofs of such claims against the estate of the said Bowie as have not yet been exhibited and proven. They will then also declare a dividend of the assets in hand, from the benefit of which such creditors as shall not then have proved their claims will be excluded. The dividend will be paid on application to the subscriber.
WALTER SMITH, surviving assignee of Washington Bowie. George Town, January 1—tf
Prince George County.
Pursuant to a decree from the court of chancery, I shall offer for SALE, at PUBLIC AUCTION, in the town of Piacetaway, on Monday, the 3d of February next, ALL the real estate, not heretofore sold, of Thomas Clagett, esq. late of Prince George's county, deceased, to wit: That handsome well improved lot, in the town of Piacetaway, 850 acres of rich fertile land part of several different tracts, commonly adjoining each other, on Piacetaway branch, near the tobacco warehouse, and on the navigation of Potomac river, well wooded, and a great proportion of rich meadow; it will be sold in one body, or in lots, as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers of the whole, or of any part, shall give bond, with approved security, to the trustee for the payment of the purchase money, with the interest thereon from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments. On the chancery's ratifying the sale and on the payment of the purchase money and interest, and not before, a good deed to be given by the trustee to the purchaser or purchasers, his, her or their heirs for the land to him, her, or them sold, free, clear, and discharged from all claims of the heirs of the said Thomas Clagett.
THOMAS DUCKETT, Trustee. Dec. 23—ep
Pursuant to an order of the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, the subscribers will sell at public sale on Monday the 27th of January 1806, at the house of Caleb Taylor in Prince George's county about 6 miles from Upper Marlborough all the personal estate of the heirs of the late John Clark consisting of negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, plantation utensils, household furniture and a variety of other articles—the terms of sale are three years credit for all sums above five pounds, the purchaser or purchasers to give bond with two approved securities bearing interest from the day of sale, and the interest to be paid annually or the whole credit forfeited.
ABRAHAM CLARK, GEORGE W. WILLITT, } Guardians, Prince George's county, January 6—4w3w
WASHINGTON CITY BOARDING HOUSE. MRS. THOMPSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress, and others, that having taken Two of the Six Buildings, she is prepared for genteel accommodation of a number of Ladies and Gentlemen, as transient boarders or by the year. Those who honor her with their custom, will find it an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and George Town; dry, healthy, and convenient to the Public Offices. She has apartments for servants, excellent stables and coach houses, and will spare no pains to give general satisfaction. November 25—
FALL & WINTER GOODS JOHN COX
HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete.
Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail Lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at. George town, Oct. 18—NI&UGept
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and hot's from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
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. Parts of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of the colonel Hanford 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, 12th June 1805—tf
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 squares.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place—He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has light hair, very bald in one of his eyes (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to display it. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11—tf
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, At WILLIAM DUANE'S Book Store, Pennsylvania Avenue.
CURRAN'S Speeches 2d edition with an elegant engraving of Mr. CURRAN lately published in Baltimore. The American NEPOS. Also just published in Baltimore, Smith's Wealth of Nations, 2 vols. Cooper's Life, 2 vols. Tappan's Farrier. A Glossary of the Revenue Laws U. S. Mackay's Navigation. Smiles on the Revenue of the British Empire. Life of Sir Wm. Jones. And an extensive and complete assortment of Stationery received by late arrivals from Philadelphia. W. D. offers his books and stationery at Philadelphia prices. January 3—ep6t
FOR SALE.
IN the county of Albemarle Virginia, 971 acres of land lying on both sides of Main river, generally adapted to small grain corn and tobacco with a great abundance of meadow land. About four hundred acres are cleared most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine, healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the court house and several merchant mills and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from seven miles above this tract for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house, almost new and other convenient houses—at about half a mile from which, there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 good brick well barns which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash and the remainder at two equal annual instalments. Any person wishing to purchase or view the said land will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. CHARLES WINFIELD. January 1—6w
LUMBER Wanted Immediately.
PROPOSALS sealed up, post paid and addressed to Robert Underwood, of this city, will be received until the fourth Monday in the present month, stating precisely the lowest terms on which the proposer is willing to contract for supplying the following described lumber, to be delivered at the Tiber creek, in this city, and which is designed for improving the navigation of said creek, so as to admit vessels of One Hundred Tons and upwards to pass up at least 3000 feet from its junction with the Potomac, viz. 4 or 500 Red Cedar or White Oak puffs, from 15 to 18 feet long, capable of squaring 7 inches at the butt end, and to designate the price of each kind of timber. Four hundred White Oak Poles, 20 feet long, to square 3 x 2 or 4 inches at the top end. Thirty thousand feet of 2 inch pitch pine plank, from 10 to 12 feet long. Washington city, Dec. 16—tf
FOR SALE
A well matched pair of CARRIAGE HORSES, rising six years old and will be warranted sound, handsome blood bays upwards of 15 1/2 hands high, stout and active, well broken and true to the draft and quiet in harness—To give trouble, their lowest price is 400 dollars. Apply to Mr. Peumca at the Columbian Tavern in George town. January 6—6t
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber is authorized by the administrator to collect all debts due to the estate of John Donlap late of George Town deceased. All persons indebted are therefore desired to call and settle their accounts, as otherwise suits will be commenced immediately. JOHN MURDOCH. George Town, Dec. 12—tf
IRON WORKS ON POTOMAC.
The Subscriber has for Sale or Rent, a good seat for a Furnace upon the North Branch of Potomac in Hampshire county, with plenty of ore already investigated at considerable expense and found to be good, a constant and sufficient stream with upwards of 30 feet fall, and the wood of more than 9000 acres of well timbered land; enough of which is arable to form a complete establishment. Connected with this may also be rented the forge built by Mr. John Potts at the Great Falls of Potomac, now the property of the subscriber. It is conceived that these two seats are particularly worthy of the notice of Iron Masters of capital; as they are fully adequate to the supply of iron, in its various forms, to an extensive country, having Great demand for that article, both above and below the Blue Ridge. The Hampshire property is free from every encumbrance, and the payment of a very few thousand dollars due to the proprietor of the free lease at the Great Falls (my lease of which is for upwards of 900 years at a low rent) for rents in arrears prior to my purchase, will render this property clear; and afford a complete establishment for all the various manufactures of iron, as well as for mills, with a convenient farm, &c. &c. I have seats equally eligible (if not superior) for furnace and forge, upon the river Shenandoah in this county, with ore, wood, and water, all convenient and abundant; which may be rented for a long term of years, with rich farming land attached thereto. BERNARDINO FAIRFAX. Charles town, Jefferson Co. Virg. November 16—wtf
On the first day of April next, or (if not fair) on the next fair day at noon, will be offered at
PUBLIC SALE
To the highest bidder, for ready money, that very desirable and well known estate formerly the property of James Worsey, esq., Called THE ROCKS; Situated upon the river Shenandoah, in the county of Jefferson, Virginia. It consists of 900 acres of Land (by estimation) more than one third in woods, and has upon it a variety of the most useful improvements with a large scope of river bottom and other distinguished natural advantages. The up and is remarkably adapted to the use of plaster and very productive. It will be sold either in one body, or in the convenient divisions of the farm—the mills—the distillery—and the Ferry with a fine tavern for the accommodation of travellers; to each of which a suitable quantity of Land will be attached, by a division to be made previous to the sale.
This farm of about 760 acres with plenty of wood and water, including 80 acres of the richest river bottom, and the rest of the arable land of an excellent quality, with a large and commodious dwelling, the necessary out houses, two barns, &c. &c. may be had at a price which deserves the attention of any gentleman who wishes a farm detached from the mill property, &c.
Also at the same time, on the same terms, a handsome little tract of 300 acres within two miles of the Rocks called
THE MEADOW FARM,
About 230 in wood, with fine meadow ground—arable Land, well adapted to the use of plaster, a good mill seat with a convenient stream, constant springs of water, and comfortable farm houses. Also, a little farm of only 115 acres 3 qts still undeared, adjacent to the Meadow Farm. The object in this sale being to raise as much money as may be necessary to release the only encumbrance that exists on the above property; if the several purchasers produce the sum required, they will respectively be allowed a credit of part of the purchase money, as an inducement to them to buy as largely as they may wish to do; and no money will be required, but in exchange for a clear deed. BERNARDINO FAIRFAX. Charles Town, Dec. 23, 1805—3t—wtf
N. B. The sale will take place at the Rocks; and should any of the above land be previously disposed of by private sale, notice will be published in due time.
LIKENESSES ENGRAVED.
THE Subscriber has the honor of informing the citizens of Washington and George Town, that he will in all the month of February next return to this city for the purpose of recommencing his business of drawing and engraving likenesses. That if in the mean time any Gentleman or Lady should be desirous of being furnished with an additional number of impressions from the plate they may have received from him; they will be pleased to forward it to Baltimore addressed to the subscriber at E. Duval's Market Street, near the corner of Gay Street, upon receipt of which their commands will be immediately attended to and the plate either returned or retained as may be directed. ST. MEMIN. Washington, Dec. 25—wtf
BOARDING & LODGING.
THREE or FOUR gentlemen may be accommodated with Boarding and Lodging, on moderate terms, by applying at Mrs. Sweeney's in F Street nearly opposite the Office of Discount and Deposit. January 3—tawtf
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Ann Arundel county, on Monday night the 9th of December, a negro man named DICK he is 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 33 or 40 years of age, a well set fellow, has a dark complexion, a wide mouth, thick lips, flat nose, and has lost some of his finger nails from a burn when young; when spoken to is apt to look down; had on, and took with him, new kersey jacket and trousers dyed purple, double soled shoes, coarse yarn stockings, two olabang shirts, old felt hat, half worn match coat blanket. Whoever secures said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive 30 miles from home 15 DOLLARS, if 30 miles 20 DOLLARS, and if 40 miles, or out of this state, the above reward. HENRY WOODWARD. N. B. All persons are forewarned harboring, employing, or carrying off said fellow. December 2—3w2t
NOTICE:
ENOCH SPALDING is appointed Collector of fines for the 1st Legion of the District of Columbia. By order, WM. D. BEALL, Clk. January 13—3w
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THE creditors of the late John Fownes are requested to attend at Rhode's hole in the city of Washington, on the 4th Monday of January next, between the hours of 11 o'clock A. M. and 2 o'clock P. M. when a dividend of the assets in hand will be made, under the direction of the Orphan's court. SARAH FOWNES, executrix. Washington city, Dec. 25—1aw37jan
NOTICE
THE Subscribers to the Washington Public School Institution are hereby informed that the second instalment of their subscription is this day due. Those who will make it convenient to call at the city Treasurer's office and pay up their instalments will much oblige the subscriber, and those who will not make it convenient to call will also much oblige by not persisting the subscriber to call on them the second time. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Public School Institution. Jan 8 1806
DR. MAGNUDER,
LAB for sale, an extensive assortment of drugs and medicine, patent medicines, shop furniture, confectionary, perfumes, spices, die stuff, oil, paints, window glass, glaziers diamonds, books and stationery, paper hangings, &c. among them are the best yellow and red bark, salt petre, Glubbers salts, calomel, jalap, tartar emetic, magnesia, ipeco, tapica, arrow root, pearl barley, aqua fortis, oil of vitriol, Hooper's, Anderson's, and Whitehead's essence of mustard, Lee's New London and Windham billows pills, British oil, essence peppermint, Solomon's anti-typhites or balm of gilead, Godfrey's cor. J. Bateman's and Jesuit's drops, Duffy's civer, Ching's and Haxnall's worm destroying lozenges, essential salt of lemon, Mariani's oil, Church's cough drops, Turlington's balsam, quinta essentia, folie or good tincture, essence worm feed, Steer's opodeldoc, court plaster, tooth powder, and brushes, Naples and Windsor soap, pumatum, essence of burgamot, lemons and oranges, cane juice, nutmegs, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mace, white mustard seed, long pepper, cargoes pocket instruments, cupping and manipulating instruments in cases, spring trusses, pearl ashes, logwood, fustic, red wood, mad. der, alum, copperas, Spanish indigo powdered and fig blue, red and yellow annatto, gold beater skins, best winter stained lamp oil, about six hundred gallons of listed oil which he will sell cheap by the cask; white lead, yellow ochre, Spanish brown, dry and ground in oil, red lead, venetian red, vermillion, Prussian blue, patent green and yellow, Linseed oil, yellow ochre, drop lake, Dutch and rose pink, lamp and ivory black, rotten and pumice stone, black lead, red and white chalk, water colors in boxes, flake white, turpentine, japan, copal and spirit varnish, camel's hair pencils, painters brushes, silver and gold leaf, Dutch m. American and Russian glue, macebo, saffron, orange flower water, tamarinds and every article of medicine and paints that is necessary to complete a complete assortment, which he is determined to sell at the most reduced prices, especially to those that deal largely—8 by 10 by 12, 12 by 14, 15, 16 and 18, 13 by 18, 14 by 19, 15 by 20 and 17 by 22 window glass; the domestic encyclopaedia, Denon's travels in Egypt, Hume's history of England, Lorenzo de Medici, Mathews church history, Miller's retrospect detailing the many improvements in science, arts and literature of the eighteenth century, Millot's general history, Pietracchi's lives, Kotzebue's plays, Johnson's lives of the English poets, quarto bible with elegant engravings, a variety of religious books and sermons; a complete assortment of English Latin, Greek and French school books, almanacs, copy and cyphering books, copperplate copies, playing cards, pocket books, timothy and red clover seed, rosin by the barrel, &c. January 8—3tew6t
Valuable Lands for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following valuable property, viz. Four FARMS on the south fork of Broad run, near the Gun Spring, in Loudoun county, about 30 miles from the town of Alexandria and city of Washington, consisting of about 800 acres. A part of 15 tracts of land in the western parts of Virginia and in the state of Kentucky, viz. eight tracts in Monongahela county, containing 2,513 acres. Four tracts in Wood county, containing 45,223 acres, three of which adjoin the river Ohio. Two tracts in the county of Kanawha, on the bank of the river Ohio, containing 4,500 acres, and one tract in Kentucky, upon the river Ohio, six miles below the mouth of Salt river, containing 2,000 acres. Upon these lands are several valuable mills, and the titles shall be unexceptionable to the purchaser. As I am desirous of selling this property, living very remote from a part it, I will give a great bargain to the purchaser, and receive in payment, part cash, negroes, horses, cattle, pork, wheat, or merchandise. Application must be made to me, living near the mouth of Little Kanawha river, in Wood county, or to Messrs. Isaac Lacy, Charles Lewis, Joseph Lewis, junior, and Benjamin James, in Loudoun county, who live near the property upon Broad Run, and will make known the terms. I most once more request all those who may have any claims or pretended claims against me, to exhibit them properly authenticated to Mr. Benjamin James, before the first day of March next, otherwise I shall not consider myself bound to notice them afterwards, and those who may be indebted to me are requested to make payment to Mr. James at the time, as I cannot give any longer indulgence. JOHN SCRENCER, January 6—1w27m
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
HAB removed his Office to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill, Washington, July 26—tf