The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1809-11-15 00:00:00

National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER
VOL. X.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1420.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1809.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
From the Aurora.
Having been engaged in the finest woollen manufactures for many years, it gives me an opportunity of appreciating the extent of the efforts which the subjugation of Spain by the French must have upon the woollen manufactures of England, and they may augment in a considerable measure, from the many useless efforts England has made to rouse the Spanish nation to resistance.
The woollen manufactures of England have ever been considered as the principal source of her wealth, the supply of wool which she receives from Spain and Portugal, was therefore of the first consequence. The imports amounted to 30,000 bags annually, of various qualities, from 2s. to 7s. 6d. per pound as charged to the manufacturer; before the French entered Spain, 6000 bags were of the first quality, from these were made more than 4,600,000 yards of cloth, employing in its various manipulations at least 20,000 men, women and children, and a capital of not less than 1,500,000 pounds sterling in machinery, buildings, &c. The average price 10s. per yard, total amount of sales 3,680,000 pounds; add to this 10 per cent. for factorage and merchant's profit, makes a total of 4,048,000—the original amount paid for wool, allowing only 9d. profit to the importer is 1,125,000, the advantage to G. Britain must therefore be 2,923,000 pounds sterling.
Some letters I have lately received from that country, give a truly deplorable account of their situation and sufferings, arising solely from the scarcity of that article. In one parish 1500 hands have been thrown out of employ—fine wools at one guinea per pound, and scarce at such prices.
A better opportunity than the present never presented itself for establishing manufactures in this country. Spanish wool could be imported at less than half the English price, and mechanics are not wanting who can make all the necessary machinery. One who has lately arrived from England is alone equal to a host, and being a native of this country he cannot be suspected of any treacherous intentions. I knew him whilst in England, and the improvement he made in labor saving machinery, has benefited that country not less than two millions of dollars annually. His name is Isaac Sandford, a native of Connecticut.
It would be highly gratifying could the people of this country remove the veil enshrouding them, and properly view the high ground on which they stand. Will Americans, for the sake of a little tonnage, convey Spanish wool to England, when she can, by manufacturing, make millions of dollars?
A letter from Gov. Hull, of Detroit to his friend in Pittsfield (Mass.) dated Sept. 16, says:—“I have just returned from a visit to Michilimackinac, where I was accompanied by Mrs. Hull and my daughters. The principal object of my tour was, to hold councils with the Indians in that country by order of the government. From Michilimackinac we made an excursion to the Sault, of St. Mary's, and between 20 and 30 miles on Lake Superior; we have been absent about six weeks. The river St. Mary is a very interesting situation; it is interspersed with beautiful islands, the water purer perhaps than any in the world, filled with the finest fish, and the islands remarkably fertile. In the course of time, from its local advantages, it must become a great and populous country. At the Sault is a handsome little village, and the gardens and land, which are improved, produce abundantly. On the opposite shore the North West Company has an establishment, and we received from the gentlemen who have the direction of it every possible politeness and attention. Their houses, vessels, boats and canoes were all offered for our accommodation, and we all went more than 20 miles on Lake Superior, and dined on its shores—this lake is a most magnificent object, indeed it is an ocean.
While at Michilimackinac, we passed our time in a most agreeable manner, we lived in the government house, which is very commodious, and attached to it the best gardens I have ever seen. During the whole time, we had the greatest abundance of the finest cherries, currants, raspberries
and many other fruits. And while there I was visited above 2000 Indians, and saw large numbers of their villages. I made them very valuable presents of cloathing, and furnished their chiefs with silver medals and American flags. They were highly pleased, and all appear perfectly friendly.”
Mr. Editor,
Occurrences like the following one so rarely happen, that I communicate it to you for publication:
The schooner Sarah, Milner, of Kingston, in Jamaica, was, on her voyage thence to this port, struck by a Sword Fish, about twelve o'clock in the night, being out three days. The sword penetrated through solid timber 13 inches thick, and protruding within the vessel upwards of 7 inches, passed into a tierce of coffee. He stuck until 7 o'clock the next morning, when he broke away, being severely wounded by strokes of the harpoon. The schooner being how down yesterday, the sword was found and extracted.
JAMES BADGER, Mate of the schr. Sarah, Milner. Baltimore, 30th Oct. 1809. American.
Libel Suit.—A libel suit was decided on the 27th, before the hon. Ambrose Spencer, in the case of John C. Wright, editor of the Troy Gazette, vs Francis Adancourt, editor of the Farmer's Register. It appears that a charge was exhibited in the Farmer's Register against Wright, accusing him of swearing falsely in an affidavit to put off a trial pending between him and Charles Seidon, and the deduction that it resembled perjury. Verdict, eight hundred dollars damages and cost. New York Paper.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA.
As the public cannot be supposed to be generally acquainted with the character and condition of this seminary, owing to its recent organization, it is thought proper to make this brief statement through the medium of a newspaper.
It is now about three years since the institution was organized as a college. A Principal and Professors of distinguished qualifications have been chosen, and by means of their attention and talents, it is believed, no seminary of learning in our country has progressed with equal rapidity.—Notwithstanding the difficulties of the times, and the contiguity of another seminary, the number of students at this college, has in the last session, exceeded 50. Four young men have finished a regular course of education, & received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, at the first commencement last fall. A class will also graduate next spring, when there will be another commencement, for conferring degrees.
It is believed by some of the best judges,* who have visited this seminary, and examined the students, that the manner of conducting education, in the point of accuracy and profoundness, in the languages, and the various departments of science, is not exceeded any where in the U.S.
The town of Washington is in every point of view well calculated for a seat of learning. Situate in the centre of a fertile country, but remote from navigation; the price of living is, and must be, more reduced in Washington, than in any other country town in Pennsylvania, or perhaps in the United States. Boarding can be had in very respectable families in the place, at $1 50 per week, and in the vicinity at a much more reduced price.
The correct habits and polite manners, which prevail among the people of Washington, cannot fail to have a benign influence upon the taste and morals of youth. As the taste and habits of young men, are generally formed by the society with which they have intercourse, and the scenes presented to their view, it is an important consideration, that, as on the one hand, Washington is removed from the disadvantages and dangers, attending large and populous cities; so, on the other, it is elevated above the debasing condition of small country villages, in which vulgarity of manners and abandonment in vice are generally combined.
More effectually to secure the mo-
rals of the students, and to promote habits of study and attention, it is designed to erect additions to the present college buildings, for the purpose of boarding the students; where they will be under the constant attention of some of the professors or teachers. For this purpose a resolution of the board of trustees, has passed, and will be carried into effect as soon as arrangements can be made.
As the funds of the institution will shortly be in a much more productive state than at present, the college library will be extended, and a large addition made to the philosophical apparatus.
The winter session will commence on the 1st of Nov. and the summer session on the first of June.
Washington, (P.) 23d Oct. 1809.
* The gentlemen here referred to are, chief justice Tilghman, judge Yeates, James Ross, Esq. of Pittsburgh, and others.
Floods.—On the 18th and 19th September, the autumnal floods in England have proved more destructive than at any former period within the recollection of the oldest inhabitants, particularly at Whitehaven and its neighborhood. The wind was a complete hurricane at N. N. W. and the rain fell in torrents. Not only immense fields of grain were inundated and destroyed, but numerous bridges, houses and barns were swept away, which lay adjacent to the rivers Tyne, Wear, Cardew, Gretna, Eben, (or End) Bransty Beck, &c.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The Chamber of Commerce of Paris has received from his excellency the minister of the interior ad interim , the flattering mission of announcing to the chamber of commerce, that the ambassador of his majesty in Spain, has obtained the re-establishment of the transit, free from all duties, of cotton & other colonial produce sent from Portugal to France, and of cloths and other goods sent from France to Portugal.
The duties which have even been hitherto received at Vittoria will be returned.
In virtue of official notes, this transit is regulated as follows:
“The transit of raw cotton and other colonial produce, sent from Portugal for France, shall come by the road to Badajoz, or by that of Tuy to Vittoria.
“The transit of cloths and other French goods, which may be sent to Portugal, shall take by the way of Badajoz to Vittoria: that of Tuy is not included.
“The merchants and the conductors of these goods, the transit of which is authorised, are holden to fulfil the formalities prescribed by the royal order of the 18th November, 1807, & which are conformable to the following:
“1. The custom-houses of Badajoz and of Tuy remain alone authorised for the introduction, and that of Vittoria for the dispatching of the goods, submitting them, however, to a visit to be made, comparatively with the declaratory notes presented by the parties interested:
“2. After the first verification, the goods shall be loaded in the cases or bales which contain them.
“A manifest shall afterwards be delivered, specifying the contents, the number of the cases or bales, and the marks and weights. At the end of the manifest, shall be the precise obligation on the part of the conductors, to present within a reasonable time, thus pointed out, a counter note of the director of the custom house of Vittoria, proving that the dispatching has been verified and that the manifest has been found conformable to the goods, under the penalty for the owners, of being subjected to the duties due to the royal crown of Spain;
“The owners are also holden to prove by a certificate from the Spanish consul residing in that part of France, for which the goods are intended, the place of their ultimate destination.
“Moreover, this permission is only to continue during the war with England.”
A true copy,
DUPONT, (de Nemours)
Vice President.
BARTHELEMY, Secretary.
(Journal du Commerce.)
LEXINGTON, OCTOBER 28.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Russellville, to his friend at present in Lexington dated.
“RUSSELLVILLE, Oct. 20, 1809.
“A gentleman from Nashville informs me that he conversed with a person who had seen governor MERRIWETHER LEWIS buried on the 12th inst. about 40 miles beyond Nashville on the Natchez road.—The accounts are, that Governor Lewis arrived at a house very weak, from a recent illness at Natchez, and shewed marks of mental derangement. After a stay of a few hours at the above house, he took his pistols and shot himself twice, and then cut his throat.
The above unfortunate intelligence is confirmed by a gentleman at present in this place. It is added, that Governor Lewis, in addition to shooting himself twice in the body, and cutting his throat, shot himself in the head, and cut the arteries in his thighs and arms.
We have been unable to procure any satisfactory intelligence of the circumstances which led to this unhappy event. We have only heard it stated, that Gov. Lewis drew bills to a considerable amount on the government of the United States, for which there had been no specific appropriations, and which came back protested. We can hardly suppose, however, that an incident of this kind alone, could have produced such deplorable consequences.
[After the above was put in type, a gentleman politely hand us a Nashville paper of the 20th inst. from which we have made the following extract:—]
To record the untimely end of a brave and prudent officer, a learned scholar and scientific gentleman this column of the Clarion is ushered to the world in black. On the night of the 10th instant Meriwether Lewis, esq. Governor-general of Upper Louisiana, on his way to Washington city, came to the house of Mr. Grinder near the Indian line in this state—called for his supper and some spirits, of which he partook and gave some to his servants. Mr. Grinder not being at home, Mrs. Grinder retired to the kitchen with her children, and the servants (after the Governor went to bed, which he did in good order) went to a stable about three hundred yards distant to sleep—no one in the house with the governor—and some time before midnight Mrs. Grinder was alarmed by the firing of 2 pistols in the house—she called to the servants without effect—and at the appearance of day light the servants came to the house when the Governor said he had now done for himself—they asked what, and he said he had shot himself and would die, and requested them to bring him water, he then lay on the floor where he expired about 7 o'clock in the morning of the 11th—he had shot a ball that grazed the top of his head and another through his intestines, and cut his neck arm and ham with a razor. When in his best senses he spoke about a trunk of papers that he said would be of great value to our government. He had been under the influence of a deranging malady for about six weeks—the cause of which is unknown, unless it was from a pretext to a draft which he drew on the secretary at war, which he considered tantamount to a disgrace by government.
In the death of governor Lewis the public behold the wreck of one of the noblest of men—he was a pupil of the immortal Jefferson—by him he was reared—by him he was instructed in the tour of the sciences—by him he was introduced to public life, when his enterprising soul, great botanical knowledge, acute penetration, and personal courage soon pointed him out as the most proper person to command a projected exploring party to the N. west coast of the American continent—he accepted the arduous command on condition that he might take Mr. Clark with him—they started; the best wishes of the American people attended them. After an absence of two years, to us of anxious solicitude, we were cheered with the joyful return of our countrymen. A new world had been explored—additional knowledge in all the sciences obtained, at a trifling expense of blood and treasure. The voice of fame echoed the glad tidings through the civilized world—the name of Lewis was the theme of universal praise.—The national legislature voted a complimentary donation to the brave little band.
Scarcely had the governor time to
pay his respects to a widowed mother, before he was again called into public service. The Upper Louisiana had been torn to pieces by party feuds; no person could be more proper to calm them—he appeared and all was quiet.
The limits assigned this notice do not admit of a particular detail of his executive acts—suffice it to say that the parties created by local circumstances and Wilkinson were soon united—the Indians were treated with and large purchases of valuable land made of them—the laws were amended, and judicious ones adopted—to the securing the citizens of the territory from a renewal of the scenes of 1806.
During the few leisure moments he had from his official duties, he was employed in writing the particulars of his celebrated tour up the Missouri—to complete which appears to have been the wish nearest his heart—and it gives us much pleasure, if we can feel pleasure, in the present melancholy instance, to state that we have it from a source which can be depended upon, that he had accomplished the work in three very large volumes, with an immense number of paintings—and all was ready for the press. We hope these volumes may be the means of transmitting to posterity the worth of a man whose last act cast a gloom over the fair pages of his early life.
From the London Morning Chronicle.
Mr. de Genty, who had already obtained from our ministers, for his majesty of Prussia, a pension of 500l. sterling, has just received an augmentation of 300l. sterling for the manifesto to which he wrote in favor of Austria at the commencement of the campaign. Thus behold, by the liberality of our ministers, Mr. de Genty receiving in England an annual salary of 800l. sterling. If this author brings misfortune upon the sovereigns whose defence he undertakes, it must be allowed that his pen is not unfortunate for his own pecuniary interests.
By what fatality does the most affecting news reach us at the moment when the grand expedition is at length sailing out of our ports? A decisive battle lost by our ally, an armistice which reveals, better than any account could do, the discouragement, the despair and the humiliation of the house of Austria; the Tyrol abandoned, the insurrections smothered throughout all Germany, the deplorable inaction into which our army of Portugal is again fallen after a too feeble success, the shameful reverses which the army of gen. Blake has just experienced in Arragon, the acknowledged impossibility of communicating the military spirit to the Spaniards, these are auspices under which we see an expedition sail, on which it was so pompously said that the destiny of the continent of Europe depended. It is then no longer permitted to connect the movements of it with the two wars of the north and the south, of which the one appears to be extinguished and the other is more languishing than ever. Our strength, by becoming isolated, decreases. We were promised a fortnight ago the invasion of several provinces, and perhaps ministers will find themselves happy to announce to us the burning of some dock yards, of some rope houses. Our soldiers are going to be thrown upon a coast where no matter can be afforded to their exploits. If they are directed, as every thing announces, towards Flushing, what will they do for Austria, for Spain, or even for England? Is it in this that we can find a compensation for the most enormous expenditure with which our country has ever been burthened. Are our ministers not now making a movement pretty near as senseless as the one which they caused to be made by the unfortunate king of Sweden after the peace of Tilsit? But we are going, say they, to surprise the enemy upon a point on which he does not expect us! Would one not say from this language that they are accustomed to surprise the vigilance of the conqueror of Europe, and to signalize their own activity? When they arrive so late, so out of season, it well becomes them to vaunt their prowess! May we not judge of what the enemy can do by what we should do ourselves if one of our ports were attacked? Without having any high idea of the wisdom of our ministers, we do not think them blind enough to be the dupes of the illusions which they cause to be spread upon the internal state of France. No doubt they

admit with us, that there reigns a great deal of union, of strength, and a great sentiment of glory, in an empire always victorious. Woe to them, and woe especially to our country, if they have given to the generals of the expedition instructions sufficiently void of sense and prudence to engage our troops in French provinces which have regular troops and their population for their defence! Our alarms are so pressing, that we cannot too soon hear of the return of an expedition which has sailed too late. Our brave soldiers, it is true, will have to regret their having been conveyed to the enemy's shores only to be spectators of Col. Congreve's incendiary rockets; but at least the country will not be deprived of their succor.
FORMATION OF THE CABINET.
It has very seldom happened that the government, by which we mean the ministry of the country, has been in more confusion than at present. The present ministers are stated only to hold their places till their successors have been appointed, and the only men who are deemed worthy to succeed them are at some hundred miles distance. In these circumstances, there is a kind of interregnum in the cabinet. The present ministers hold power which they will not use as their own—Every thing is at a stand.
It was said that Lord Grenville and Lord Grey were to succeed to duke of Portland and Lord Castlereagh. Lord Grey, however, according to credible report, has refused to come up from his estate in Northumberland, and it is rumored that Lord Grenville has only come to town from courtesy to the king, and without any purpose of becoming a part of ministry.
The court, however, are still not without hopes of inducing these noblemen to accept the royal favor, for it seems that no other men can be found equal to the circumstances of the times.
In order to understand the justice of this assertion, it is briefly necessary to mention, that in speaking of ministerial arrangements there are two kinds of abilities—the one personal ability, the other parliamentary; the one referring to actual talent, the other to parliamentary connections. Now no one, we presume, will maintain that Lords Grey and Grenville are the only men of abilities sufficient to undertake the public charge. But in the other sense of the word, no one can dispute their alleged abilities. They have each of them the ability to marshal a majority on their side. In the present divisions of the cabinet, and desertions of the household, their united influence would necessarily outnumber any thing that either of the divided parties could oppose against them. Such are the effects of the borough system. Any set of men with powerful connections may compel the sovereign to accept their services.
They reduce them to the alternative of either taking their services or supporting their opposition; and where from peculiar circumstances this opposition becomes commanding, they are necessarily purchased off by being called to office. In this manner both prince & minister suffer in turns, under this imperfect state of our parliamentary representation. United with the monarchy they can defy the popular interests; and by availing themselves of certain domestic circumstances in the situation of the king, they can command both prince and people.
Some good effects, however, must necessarily result from the change of ministry. In the first place, it has very frequently happened, that a ministry having adopted a bad system have conceived themselves at all events pledged to abide by it; and instead of becoming instructed by experience, to persist contrary to all experience in a contest against nature and probability. With all our respect and regard for the present ministry, we must express our apprehensions that they would have fallen into this error. The treasury papers have daily repeated their intention of retaining Walcheren, and endeavoring by some future expedition to compensate for the failure of the last. They seemed to consider their reputation as pledged upon this unfortunate business, and therefore endeavored to deceive others and themselves into an opinion of the importance of Walcheren. Under this idea, Walcheren we believe was to be kept; and had not the late discussion in the cabinet interposed, a large civil establishment was about to be sent out for its government.
The change of ministry will certainly put an end to this folly. The new ministers, as an indirect reproach on their predecessors, will as ostentatiously abandon it as the others would reluctantly yield it. The new ministers being bound by no pledge of reputation or consistency to abide in the plans of their predecessors, will naturally follow events—will abandon such as have failed, and persist only in such as are promising.
The country therefore cannot fail, in the first instance at least, to derive many important advantages from the changes, should they actually take place.
They will certainly get rid of the obstinate pursuit of unsuccessful plans. Our army will be recalled from Walcheren, and most probably from Spain. Ferdinand and the patriots will be left to themselves. If the new ministers would do this, and then in their turn quarrel amongst themselves and retire, the country would receive some benefit from them.
We have repeatedly given our opinion of the personal abilities of Lord Grenville. He is a man of long experience and consequent knowledge of business; he is perhaps the best diplomatist and modern civilian in Europe. But here his merits end. His pride, and unending principles, as he calls them, are but ill adapted to a popular government, where so much depends upon popular conciliation. His coalition with the Fox party could have no other purpose than pure and mere interest, and therefore divests his ambition of any plea or excuse of patriotism. The public must regard him as a man of valuable knowledge, who is willing to serve the public for his own interest, but who has no principle so fixed but that it will bend wheresoever that interest requires it. Lord Grenville himself, for example, is a religious man, yet when coalesced with the Foxes, he concurred with them in a blow on our national church. Mr. Fox was a man of the greatest natural talents, and as far as history and politics went, highly improved by reading and study; but from the habits of his life, and a long course of irregularity, not to say profligacy, he had given little attention to anything connected with our religious establishment; he was naturally therefore without a due sense of the importance of these interests. But this was not the case of Lord Grenville. Lord Grenville is infinitely superior to what Mr. Fox was in decorum and character, though he may fall short of him in natural talent. What excuse therefore has Lord Grenville for the coalition with him and the consequent sacrifices?
Such is the present state of things; the king and the country are waiting for a ministry, and an ambitious party have so far prevailed that the country is at their feet. They may take it, or kick it before them. Is this a proper state of our parliamentary representation?— Bell's Weekly Messenger.
London, October 4. CORN EXCHANGE.
The supply of wheat to day is rather considerable, and sales are heavy at rather lower prices. Rye this week is dearer, new, for seed, up to 70 shillings per quarter. Barley at nearly last prices; malt and white peas higher; in beans but little variation.—There are large supplies of oats, and this trade is cheaper. Flour inclines lower, and fine American at last quotation.
CURRENT PRICE OF GRAIN THIS DAY. Wheat 84s 96s to 110s Fine 112s to 115s Rye 56s to 62s Barley 54s to 62s Fine 00s to 00s Malt 84s to 92s White Peas 00s to 00s Boiler 90s to 100s Grey Pease 54s to 59s Beans 65s to 71s Ditto, old 00s to 00s Ticks 56s to 61s Ditto old, 00s to 00s Oats 30s 34s to 37s Poland ditto 39s to 41s 0d Potatoe ditto 00s to 42s 0d Fine flour 95s to 100s Seconds 80s to 85s Rape Seed 50l to 54l.
Seville, Sept. 2.—Don Francisco Rebellado de Palafox, the medri member of the Supreme Central Junta for the kingdom of Arragon, and marshal de camp of the royal armies, wishing to contribute all in his power for the good of his country in the present dangerous situation, contending for her existence against the tyrant of Europe, has offered for her aid the produce of his rents as a companion of the order of Alcantara, valued at fifty thousand rvn. to be applied to the widows and hospitals of the army and kingdom of Arragon, during the occupation of the Spanish territory by her enemies. This proposal he makes notwithstanding his severe losses during his military command. His majesty has been pleased to accept this liberal offer, and has ordered that it be published for the general information.
Madrid, August 13. Definitive suppression of all the Monks in all Spain.
Don Joseph Napoleon decrees, that all the regular monastic and mendicant orders, which exist in all the Spanish
possessions, are suppressed; and within 15 days from the publication of the present decree, the individuals of such orders, are to leave their convents, & are to take the ecclesiastical secular dress. They shall withdraw to the places where they were born, and there they shall receive individually from the treasury of the provincial revenues, the pension determined by the decree of the 17th April last. The ministers of the ecclesiastical affairs of the interior, and of the finances, shall take the necessary measures to secure the recovery of all the property of the convents, which shall remain to the nation, according to the destination already prescribed. All ecclesiastical persons, without any distinction of orders, shall be promoted to the curacies and to other dignities. They shall enjoy all the advantages of the clergy in virtue of their fitness, merit and conduct.
The charitable schools shall be maintained, and the government shall take speedy measures to promote the interests of those benevolent institutions.
Fifty millions of reals are put at the disposition of the minister of the interior to indemnify all the inhabitants who have suffered the calamities of the war, and fifty more at the disposal of the minister of war to recompense those who have distinguished themselves by their courage and fidelity.
Another decree of the 18th ordains that many grandees of Spain and dignitaries of the kingdom having betrayed the confidence the king had put in them, and violated the oaths they had made to him, his majesty shall not henceforward acknowledge any other grandees or titled persons, but those he shall designate by a special decree; those who are in possession of a title must solicit the continuation of it; but until they have obtained it, they cannot use it in any act or contract.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15.
The SECRETARY OF THE NAVY arrived in this City, on Monday last.
All negotiation with the British government at this place is suspended by one of those events which we should call extraordinary, did not their frequent occurrence for a few years past make them familiar to us. Without any redress for the accumulated wrongs heaped upon us, or for the bitter indignity committed by the outrage on the Chesapeake, a new and wanton insult has been offered directly to our government by a minister, whom the unsuspicious magnanimity of the nation trusted would in truth have turned out to be a messenger of peace. Sent, expressly as we have been told, to heal misunderstandings, occasioned by the acknowledged mistakes, if not injuries, of his own government, he has permitted himself, in violation of the plainest dictates of reason, and the clearest precepts of the law of nations, to offer the grossest insult, in the power of ingenuity to devise, to the American nation, by insinuating a doubt of the veracity of its government.
Sensible that our countrymen are no ways deficient in spirit, and that foreign injury & insult, so far from possessing the power to awe, will only serve to excite a just resentment, we shall abstain from ministering fuel to a flame which, we risque nothing in anticipating, will blaze from one end of the nation to the other. It is indeed most manifest that since the inexplicable disavowal of the arrangement entered into with Mr. Erskine, it has required every effort of moderation and wisdom to keep down the tone of the public mind; and had the government chosen with that scene to close all further intercourse with Britain, there is no doubt but that the nation would have gone heart in hand with them.
As, however, this case is somewhat new in our political annals, we shall lay before our readers a few extracts from Vattel, the most approved writer on the law of nations, & certainly the writer, who from the uncommon benevolence of his disposition, of all others is the most cautious in narrowing & circumscribing the causes of collision between nations.
Book 2, Chapt. 3, Vattel says:— “Every nation, every sovereign, ought to maintain his dignity by causing the respect to be paid to it which is his due, and especially not to suffer that any stain be cast upon it. If he has then, titles and honour that belong to him according to constant custom, he may require them; and he ought to do it, on occasions where his glory is concerned.
“But it is proper to distinguish, between negligence on the omission of what ought to be done according to commonly receives custom, and positive acts of disrespect and insult. The prince may complain of negligence, and if it is not repaired may consider it as a mark of bad disposition: he has a right to demand, even by force of
arms, the reparation of an insult. The Czar Peter I. complained in his manifesto against Sweden, for not having fired the cannon on his passage to Riga. He might think it strange that they did not pay him this mark of respect, and he might complain of it; but to make this the cause of a war, was being extremely prodigal of human blood.
Book 4, Chapt. 7, he says:— “Should a foreign minister offend the Prince himself, be wanting in respect to him, and by his intrigues raise disturbances in the state and court, the injured Prince, from a particular regard to the minister's master, sometimes requires that he should be recalled; or, if the fault be more heinous, the Prince forbids him the court, till he receives an answer from his master; but in important cases he proceeds so far, as to order him to quit his dominions.
“Every sovereign has an unquestionable right to proceed in this manner; for being master in his own dominions no foreigner can stay at his court, or in his dominions, without his permission. And though sovereigns are generally obliged to hear the overtures of foreign powers, and to admit their ministers, this obligation ceases entirely with regard to a minister, who being himself wanting in the duties incumbent on him from his character, becomes dangerous or justly suspected by him, to whom he is to come only as a minister of peace.”
So much for this particular case. We shall in our next, should nothing more important offer, lay before our readers more copious extracts on the duties and privileges of public ministers; it being desirable that on this delicate point, the citizen should know and conform to his duties as well as the minister.
It remains to be seen in what manner this extraordinary cause for the rupture of the negotiation will be received by the public. That a vast majority will rally round the government there can be no doubt. As little can exist of the cordial co-operation of the legislative and executive departments, between whom and the people there happily exists a perfect identity of interests and feelings. But how will the federal part of the community receive it? Will they seize this new opportunity that offers, to show that, in a juncture, they know no government but their own? That they are as sensible to the insults it receives, as they are interested in the maintenance of its honor and their own rights? Will they co-operate in the exhibition to the foreign world of a spectacle of harmony and union, that will insure our eventual triumph, and draw closer perhaps, than ever, the bands of fraternity among ourselves? We sincerely trust and hope they will. It has recently given us pleasure on more occasions than one to express our satisfaction at the honorable and dispassionate temper which has characterised the most respectable members of the federal party, those, who in point of talents, property and distinction, hold the deepest stake in the country. They have not scrupled to avow their confidence in the honor and wisdom of the administration. Now is the time for them to show the sincerity of their professions, the purity of their patriotism. They have now the noblest opportunity of serving their country. Will they not seize it?
The public will look with interest for the correspondence between the Secretary of State and Mr. Jackson, which will, we presume, be laid before Congress at the opening of their session.
Genuine Patriotism. The solid independence of our country depends upon the active development of its resources. In proportion as these shall be drawn forth, our comforts, happiness, and true glory will be augmented. With a variety of soil and climate, fitted to supply us with all the useful products of the earth, except a few of tropical regions, we have every inducement of honor and interest to elevate ourselves above the influence and injustice that wantonly sport with our rights, and to teach our aggressors, by touching their interests, the folly of their policy. With these sentiments, we have, for a considerable time past, felt a lively satisfaction at the rapid progress made in almost every part of the union in domestic manufactures, and in raising the raw materials requisite for them. We consider the practicability of their establishment as definitively settled, by the profit which has already attended the small and imperfect establishments formed among us. A great variety of domestic cotton fabrics have been sold at lower prices than foreign stuffs of a similar quality bear in the market; and it is likewise a fact, that fine American cloth, made principally, if not altogether of Merino wool, has been sold at a profit for a much less sum than that now required for foreign
cloth of an inferior quality. We rejoice to perceive that the new republican legislature of Maryland is about to signalise itself on this subject by measures, which, if adopted in the shape proposed by Mr. Archer, will reflect a bright lustre upon them, and, perhaps, serve as a model for the whole southern and western country.
Resolutions proposed by Mr. Archer in the House of Delegates of Maryland.
Whereas the present relations of the U. States of America, with the belligerent powers of Europe, give us but little room to hope that they will speedily abandon those unlawful measures of retaliation upon each other and of violent and undefensible aggression & encroachment on the rights of neutral states, which they have adopted, so inimical to the laws of nations and the free navigation of the seas; and our country free, flourishing and independent, and resting, as the basis of its existence, upon the industry, public spirit and disinterested patriotism of its citizens, contains within its bosom the seeds of almost every comfort, convenience and luxury of the eastern hemisphere, which if by careful and tender hands they be nurtured and cultivated, will flourish into maturity in the midst of a grateful people, grown by their assistance, and conducted by their prosperity, to a proud state of perfect and enviable independence, on the commerce and manufactures of the nations of Europe:
And whereas, it is the indispensable duty of the representatives of an enlightened people who are resolved to “live all freemen or die all slaves,” to propose such measures and enact such laws as will be necessarily conducive to effectuate so desirable an object, & to place themselves and their constitution above the odious necessity of surrendering their dear bought and high prized independence at the altar of foreign usurpation; or of bowing in humble submission to the lawless and insulting orders in council of Great Britain; or the unauthorised and illegal decrees of the French emperor:
And whereas no measures which a state legislature could adopt, would so effectually tend to rear these commendable intentions into actual existence as a strict attention to the encouragement and promotion of domestic manufactures:
Therefore, Resolved, By the General Assembly of the state of Maryland, that they will make use of all means in their power constitutionally to further protect, encourage and promote the growth and progress of domestic manufactures.
2. Resolved, That for this purpose liberal and effectual measures should be taken to encourage the raising and improving the breed of sheep.
3. Resolved, That sheep shall not be liable to assessment.
4. Resolved, That sheep shall be protected in the hands of every individual from execution or attachment.
5. Resolved, That any company of militia within the boundaries of the state of Maryland, which shall clothe themselves in a full uniform of cloth of domestic manufacture, shall be completely armed and accoutred at the expence of the state.
6. Resolved, That a sum of dollars be paid from the state for every full blooded Merino ram, not exceeding in number; and dollars for every ewe of the same breed, not exceeding in number, that shall be brought permanently to remain in this state, within years.
7. Resolved, That the assessors in the several counties of this state, shall make a return to the commissioners of the tax for the same counties, of the number of sheep owned by each person within the district for which he shall be appointed; and the commissioners of the tax shall annually transmit to the House of Delegates, the names of those who shall own sheep above the number of ; and the names of such persons, and that of the counties in which they severally reside, together with the number of their flocks, shall be recorded to perpetuate their patriotism, and to afford to the citizens a good example, in the journals of the house.
8. Resolved, That the Executive of this state be authorised to subscribe, for the use of the state, shares in the company which is or may be hereafter formed in this state for the purpose of increasing the breed of sheep; and for shares in any company which may be formed for the promotion of domestic manufactures of woollen cloths or cotton cloths, or cotton shirting or linen shirting, if in their opinion the said company or companies shall be so organised as to promote these useful objects.
9. Resolved, That a bounty of dollars be paid to any person or persons who may hereafter erect a manufactory or manufactures; provided it or they shall, in the opinion of the House of Delegates, be eminently promotive of these objects, and ap-

decisive to the general welfare of the state.
10. Resolved, That it be recommended to the good people of this state, to clothe themselves in the domestic manufactures of the country.
11. Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be inserted on the journals of the House, for the more general inspection of the citizens of this state.
Subsequently to drawing up the foregoing preliminary remarks, we have received the following spirited resolutions, offered by Mr. Brent, in the same body. They will serve effectually to wipe away the reproach in which the state of Maryland was involved by the infatuated proceedings of the late House of Delegates—
MR. BRENT'S RESOLUTIONS. On Thursday last, William L. Brent, Esq. from Washington County introduced into the Legislature of this State, the subjoined resolutions. Mr. Brent, in introducing them, observed, that he felt himself obliged to do it from a duty he owed to his country and to his constituents. He was well aware that the ground he was about to tread upon was some what exposed; but that he had cautiously explored its every winding, and should proceed on his way, regardless and fearless of the consequences which might ensue. He then said, that, had not the majority in the late house of Delegates abandoned the elevated stand they ought have occupied, by descending into the bathos of party denunciation of measures, he never would have introduced resolutions similar to those he then held in his hand; but imperious duty demanded their introduction, in order to counteract the effect of the resolutions entered into at the last November session, the object of which was to enrage the public mind against the government of their country, and to fan the flame of party prejudice and violence;—he observed that the resolutions alluded to, would record an eternal disgrace upon the annals of the Legislature, if not corrected by other resolutions; and for that reason alone, he moved the following:
WHEREAS, certain resolutions were entered into by the "House of Delegates" of the General Assembly of Maryland, at the last November session, the object of which was to impress a belief upon the public mind, that the citizens of the State of Maryland viewed the act passed by Congress, "imposing an Embargo, and the several acts supplementary thereto, as constituting a portentous system of unnecessary, impolitic and unprecedented restraint upon the foreign trade and domestic intercourse of these U. States;" and also directing "the Senators and representatives from this state in the Congress of the United States, to exert themselves with all convenient diligence in endeavors to procure a speedy relief from the operation of the aforesaid act, and the several acts supplementary thereto;" And whereas "the public will" has been lately expressed by "the public voice itself" in the election for the immediate representative branch of this legislature, so as to leave no doubt what the real, true and unvelled sentiments of the people of Maryland are relative to that important and politic measure of our government, so far as their sentiments at this time can be ascertained by their supporting a policy of a similar nature, and by their electing, as members of this body, men who were the warm advocates and active friends of every leading measure of the late administration: And whereas the late "public voice" has shown conclusively, to every unprejudiced and impartial mind, that the success, so much boasted of in the said resolutions by the majority of the late "house of delegates," must have proceeded from the many misrepresentations and deceptions made and used to deceive and ensnare the unguarded voter, and not from any real change in the political tenets of the state. And whereas to correct and counteract the false impression which may have been made upon the public mind by the proceedings of the majority in the "House of Delegates," at the last November session, touching a measure so extensively interesting to the whole American people, and in order to remove the unfavourable opinion of the politics of this state, which the false colouring of the majority in the last "House of Delegates," may have created in our sister states, it is a duty which the members of the present Assembly owe to the country, their constituents and themselves, to express a true and solemn declaration of their sentiments, as to the measures of the late and present administration of the general government, &c. to set forth those feelings of unqualified disapprobation which the said resolutions have excited;—Therefore
Resolved, That it is "the conscientious belief and unbiased conviction" of this legislature, representing the interests, and speaking the sentiments
of the independent freemen of Maryland, that the aforesaid act imposing an embargo, and the several acts supplementary thereto, were wise, efficient and dignified measures, rendered indispensably necessary by the unjust and illegal proceedings of the belligerents of Europe, and the convulsed and unprecedented state of the world, as the only advisable alternatives between a destructive and calamitous war, and the humiliating surrender of our national honor and independence;—that the many evils which were stated to have flowed from the adoption of the said embargo, and the gloomy picture of its consequences portrayed by the aforesaid resolutions, were contrary to the good opinion and to the general sentiments of a large majority of the free and independent voters of this state;—that so far from proscribing and spiriting away "the existence of commercial enterprise," it must be obvious to every reflecting and dispassionate mind, that the object of our government was to secure it ultimately to the citizens of the United States, by contending for principles, and demanding acknowledgements of those just rights without which our commerce will always be precarious and exposed;—that the very policy, so much censured, protected and promoted the interests of our country, by withdrawing from the rapacious and piratical plunderers of the ocean our property to an immense and incalculable amount,—by rescuing from seizures and bondage our "brave and hardy tars,"—by diverting a portion of our wealth and attention to the establishment of those manufactures which are necessary to our subsistence, essential to our independence, and which have, in the short lapse of two years, succeeded to an extent surpassing the most sanguine calculations of the many honest, ingenious and industrious mechanics with which the United States abound;—that the "jealousies and discontent, distrust, suspicion, and alarm," and the violation of "the sovereignty of the laws," may with more correctness be attributed to the opponents of the late administration, who have united into one body, and particularly to their leaders, who, by their feigned and uniform disapprobation of every measure pursued by the late administration, however wise and virtuous, have shown and evinced a determination not to "sheath the sword of opposition" until it had reached its destruction and overthrow, and that their opposition has been aided by the specious misrepresentations and insidious exertions of the friends of the great belligerents of Europe, and by the conduct of artful and designing men, who seek their own aggrandizement through the distresses of their fellow citizens, and the commotions of their native country; that the insolent boastings of the British ministry originated not so much from a disregard of the operation of the embargo, as from a confident hope of its speedy removal, and a desire to promote the success, to further the views, and to verify the predictions of that party in this country, which it conceived most complacent to its wishes, and most friendly to its interests; that the adoption of the said resolutions by a majority of the late "House of Delegates" may have had the most injurious tendency; that it is feared, by some unfortunate concurrence of circumstances, (which the great wisdom of the majority of the late "House of Delegates" might not have foreseen) they have gone in aid of the system of measures adopted by both England and France, and particularly by England, to embarrass the government of our country, and to effect its downfall and humiliation, for they were entered into and passed the House of Delegates at the very moment when that system of measures, if they could succeed, would have had their effect; that, as serious, and as awful as the declaration is, it is our firm belief our differences with the two great belligerents might have been settled long before this, had it not been for the opposition made to the late great leading measures of our government by "a party within ourselves;" that the late treacherous and dishonorable conduct upon the part of one of the great and powerful nations of Europe, in disavowing the acts of her minister with the government of our own country, must have been instigated in part by the differences existing amongst our citizens, and from a hope that she might find friends in our national councils, or by the many resolutions which have been entered into by the opponents to the late administration of the general government, similar to and advancing the same sentiments contained in the resolutions adopted by a majority of the late "House of Delegates" at the last November session; that effects the most beneficial have followed the adoption of the embargo, and they have not failed to attract the just appreciation of a vast majority of the patriotic people of these United States; that unfortunate
ly for our common country, the blessings of that policy have not been discovered, or if discovered, not approved of by that fraction of the people styling themselves by a particular party appellation, and of whose sentiments the majority of the late "House of Delegates" largely partook; and that this legislature are of the opinion that the said resolutions were founded totally in error, and contrary to the fact—
Resolved, That we highly approve of the measures adopted, and the policy pursued by the late administration.
Resolved, That we have the fullest confidence in the patriotism, virtue and wisdom of the present administration, and that we freely pledge our support to the general government, upon the adoption of any measures calculated to protect the rights or to avenge the wrongs of our country.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
To the Citizens of the First and Second Wards. FELLOW CITIZENS—It is extremely unpleasant to be agitating local questions at this time, when the national concerns are so interesting; uncertain whether it shall fall to our lot to preserve peace or be forced into war by the injustice and rapacity of the belligerents. But such has been the measures pursued by the gentlemen who suppose themselves members of the City, so contrary to every sound principle of political integrity, that to suffer their actions to pass much longer unnoticed, would manifest a culpable apathy or indifference to our own interests, and would lead to a belief, that we approved of their measures. You are fully apprised of the illegal manner they obtained their seats, in violation of the laws of the corporation, and that six out of twelve of the judges and associate judges, have protested publicly against their election, notwithstanding their reluctantly acquiesced, under a hope that their political conduct would be governed by principles of justice and moderation; that after the public expenditure for general objects were provided for, the residue raised or levied in each ward, would be expended in them respectively. A principle so reasonable in itself, so universally allowed to be just, you could not have supposed would be materially departed from, particularly, as their election was disputed, they would be more circumspect in their conduct, well knowing that their moral deportment in all other respects has been extremely honorable and praiseworthy.
I sincerely regret to have to state, that the course they have pursued is diametrically opposite to that—a slight retrospect of their appropriations will convince any unprejudiced man of the injustice and partiality of their measures. Out of the first bill they passed, appropriating six thousand dollars for streets, they have allowed only five hundred of it to be expended in these two wards, equal now in population, and always contributing more in taxes than the other wards to the public treasury. After which another bill was passed, appropriating $600 for sinking wells and erecting pumps, from which they, contrary to all precedent, excluded the Second Ward from any participation.
There is now before them and likely to pass, bills appropriating nearly four thousand dollars for opening streets; out of which they propose giving one fourth for these two wards. Such proceedings require no comment. It plainly evinces a determination on their part to overwhelm the city with debt, and to tax us for the exclusive benefit of the other two wards. The Treasurer cannot, without great difficulty, collect the taxes—poor laboring men who have been employed months ago for the Corporation cannot obtain their money. If the present gentlemen progress as they have done, large sums must be borrowed to pay for the improvements; we shall then realise that a "great debt is a great blessing;" our situation will be analogous to that of G. Britain; an oppressive taxation to pay the interest of a heavy debt. To prevent such blessings being forced upon us, it is recommended to the Citizens of the First and Second Wards, to meet on WEDNESDAY Evening next; those of the First at Rhodes's tavern, and the Citizens of the Second at Lindsay's hotel at 6 o'clock, to determine on some mode to remedy the evil complained of.
By a friend to the prosperity of the City generally.
ON A LATE DUEL. Proud France must sure to that best country yield, Whose Generals quit, and Statesmen take the field. [London Paper.]
From the Delaware and Chester County Federalist.
The remains of Major General ANTHONY WAYNE, late Commander in Chief of the armies of the U. States were recently raised from their rep-
ository, within the dismantled United States garrison, situate on the margin of Lake Erie, and from thence have been transferred to this county, which with pride we say it had the honor of giving birth to that patriotic citizen and illustrious hero.
Upon this solemn occasion, we are informed, that a well disciplined company of light infantry under the command of captain Abram Phillips, of the Great Valley, Chester county, anxious, as citizen soldiers, to pay a tribute of respect to the remains of their gallant fellow citizen, on the 23d ult. rendezvoused at the Gen. Wayne Inn, kept by Mr. Campbell Harris, situated on the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, six miles distant from the late residence and birth place of the General. When the carriage conveying the remains of the general, made its appearance, the drum beat to arms—the company was instantly formed, and field officers col. Wm. Harris and Joseph Pearce, mounted, advanced in front of the carriage, Isaac Wayne, Esq. the son, and William R. Atlee, Esq. the son-in-law of the general, following immediately in its rear. The moment the carriage had reached the infantry the music played Roslin Castle; as soon as the carriage had passed the infantry, they formed in military procession accompanied by a large concourse of citizens and officers in uniform.
When the procession had reached the Warren tavern, a halt was made for twenty-five minutes; in the mean time the military partook of an elegant collation prepared by Mr. Charles Fahnestock, upon the occasion. The procession was again formed in similar order and advanced as far as the Bear tavern on the turnpike, which is within one mile of the mansion house of the late gen. Wayne. Here night coming on, the carriage halted, whilst the procession advanced in two divisions on the right and left of the turnpike, then halting and facing inward, the carriage passed in review, the music played the dead march whilst the carriage proceeded to the mansion house.
At eleven o'clock the ensuing day, we are informed, the remains of the general were interred within the cemetery of St. David's church, accompanied by a large concourse of his surviving friends, and old acquaintances. Upon the occasion, the Rev. David Jones, who had acted as chaplain to general Wayne during the greater part of the revolutionary and Indian wars, delivered an appropriate discourse.
Alexandria, Nov. 11. MARRIED—On the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Gibson, GEORGE M. TROOP Esq. Member of the House of Representatives, from Georgia, to the amiable and accomplished Miss ANN CARTER, daughter of the late George Carter, Esq.
New York, Nov. 11. The United States frigate Constitution, Com. Rogers, and the brig Argus, arrived at the Hook yesterday afternoon from a cruise.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWARD LLOYD, Esq. Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it has been represented to me by the memorial of JACOB STALEY, of Frederick county, that on the night of the 16th day of December last, his new Barn with the following contents was set on fire and consumed, viz. in wheat and other small grain, about fourteen hundred bushels, two ton of hay, six head of valuable horses, and nine head of horned cattle; and that on the night of the twenty-fifth of October last, another Barn belonging to the said Staley, with the following contents, viz. about eight hundred bushels of wheat, fifteen ton of hay, and fodder to a considerable amount, was likewise consumed by fire, and that he has reason to suspect that some malicious person or persons wilfully set fire to the same; And whereas it is of the greatest importance to society that the perpetrators of such crimes should be discovered and brought to justice, I have therefore thought proper to issue this my proclamation & do by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer a reward of Five hundred Dollars to whoever will discover the author or perpetrators of the said offences, provided he, she, or they, or any of them, be convicted thereof; and moreover, I do, by virtue of the authority and powers vested in me, hereby promise a full and free pardon to any person being an accomplice, who shall discover the perpetrator or perpetrators of the said offences on the aforesaid condition.—Given at Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, the ninth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and of the independence of the United States of America the thirty-fourth.
EDWARD LLOYD. By his Excellency's command, NIANIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. God save the State.
EDWARD LLOYD. By his Excellency's command, NIANIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
ORDERED, that the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week for the space of five weeks in the American and Federal Gazette at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette and Maryland Republican at Annapolis; the National Intelligencer; the Eastern Star; Mr. Greave's paper at Hagerstown; Mr. Bartgis's paper at Fredericktown, and the Fredericktown Herald.
By order, NIANIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. November 15—2w7w.
ARE earnestly requested to renew their arrears and advance for the ensuing year. Should this request not be attended to, the suspension of their papers will be rendered indispensable. It may be proper to add, that subscriptions are not received for less than a year of persons residing at a distance.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has taken, and will shortly open an ELEGANT HOTEL, in the house lately occupied by the honorable K. Smith, Capitol Hill, city of Washington—where he will be enabled, at proper encouragement shall be offered, to attend the best and most splendid accommodations.
The house above mentioned will be so prepared as to admit a display of elegance and taste in the arrangements of the season BALLS, not to be excelled in the United States, and he hopes from long experience he has had in that line the ladies and gentlemen of Washington will enable him by their encouragement to excel in that particular.
The subscriber to his friends and the public, for the marks of preference they have heretofore bestowed upon him, and hopes by his renewed exertions to please to deserve and receive a continuance of their favors.
Boarders will be taken by the day, week, month, or year. November 15.—tf WM. GATON.
PUBLIC SALE. A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, (now under rent) situated near the Great Hotel, will be offered at public sale on the premises, on Monday the 27th instant, at noon, by virtue of a decree of the Court of Chancery. The terms of sale will be one third cash, the residue will be divided into three equal payments, the first in April 1810, second in April 1811, and the third in April 1812, bearing interest from the day of sale. PHINEAS BRADLEY, Trustee. Nov. 15.
SEBASTIAN SPRING HOTEL. Situate between Washington and Alexandria. THE subscriber, respectfully returns his thanks to the public, especially to those Members of Congress who frequented his house, for the encouragement he has received and flatters himself that by his continued exertions to merit an additional support. He takes the liberty of informing the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of the vicinity and from a distance, that he will always endeavor to keep supplied with the dainties of the season.
Dinner parties, Tea parties, (with or without Music) &c. &c. can be furnished at a short time. Rooms will be reserved for select companies who may engage weekly entertainments. White Bocks and Venison (when to be procured) will always be ready for amateurs. A. LINDO. November 15—1m
COUNTERFEITS. THERE has lately appeared in circulation a Counterfeit Free Dollar Note of the Hagerstown Bank; the President's name, and the Number and the filling up in the body of the Note is badly done; the paper is very thin, and has no mixture of red in it, as is in the genuine paper, and the Letters in the Printing, and the ink will be found on examination to be much inferior to the real Notes; the letter M in the word Maryland is badly done, the middle stroke extending about half as low only as the outer strokes. November 15—3t
THIS is the 5th day of Drawing of the Baltimore College Lottery; the first drawn ticket this day is entitled to $500. This Lottery consists of 22,000 tickets, and the drawings will be regular at the rate of 1500 tickets per week. It is worthy of remark that there are two prizes of $20,000, three do. of $10,000, and three of $5000; and of those capital prizes there is but one of $10,000 fixed, the rest are liable to pop out at any moment; therefore it becomes any person wishing to possess so valuable a prize as any of the above, to apply at JOSEPH MILLIGAN'S Book-Store, George-Town, where tickets, halves, quarters and eighths are regularly sold for cash. Present price of tickets $11 50, but will shortly advance to $12. Letters post paid, enclosing bank notes, shall be particularly attended to, and distant adventurers early advised of their success. November 15—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, ss. IN the case of GEORGE BLOUNT, an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said George Blount that on Saturday the 25th inst. at the Court Room in Long's hotel, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia" will be administered to the said George Blount, and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Independent American, three times before the said 25th of November inst. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. November 15—3t
IN CHANCERY, NOVEMBER 4, 1809. Isachar and Mallon Schofield, versus Theodore McCarty, and Daniel Fitzhugh, Mary Brent, Henry Lee, and Nathaniel Pendleton.
ORDERED that the sales by Joseph L. Schofield, the trustee in this cause appointed, be confirmed on application on the 3d day of January 1810, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before that day. Provided, a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intelligencer once in each of three successive weeks before the 3d day of December next.
The report states a moiety of the Adelphi Mills and Thirty acres adjoining thereto, sold for Five Thousand Dollars, and Twenty-seven acres sold for Three Hundred and Ten Dollars; the property was a sick off to William A. Scott, who, the report says was the complainant's agent, and the complainants are returned as the purchasers. True Copy. Test. NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Off.
November 15—w8t

ROSS & GETTY Have just received from New-York and Philadelphia, the following  GROCERIES & LIQUORS, viz. 12 Hds. Prime Jamaica Sugars. 8 do. Second Quality. 6 do. Molasses. 4 do. Jamaica Spirits. 300 Baskets Salt. 60 Boxes Mould and Dipped Candles. A few pipes Holland and New-York Anchoi Gin. Cognac Brandy, Mace, Pepper, Cloves, &c. &c. —IN STORE— Gun Powder Tea in canisters of 2 pounds each. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, & Souchong, } Teas all of this year's importation, and of the best quality. 3000 pounds prime Green Coffee. 3 Pipes genuine old Madeira Wine. 4 do. Sicily Madeira. Port Wine in pipes, qr. casks and bottles Claret in Boxes. Brushes of all kinds. Powder and Shot. Cordials, &c. together with a large variety of articles in their line, which renders their assortment complete. Also, just received on commission, a small invoice of handsome looking glasses. And irons. Brass mounted Penders, Shovels and Tongs. Tea Trays, waiters, coal hods, &c. &c. All of which will be sold cheap, on early application to them at their store, corner of Washington and Bridge Street, opposite the Union Tavern, George Town. November 8—tf
NS. B. VAN ZANDT, for Sale at his New Store, near the Centre Market House, the following well selected and cheap articles of  GROCERIES & HARDWARES, viz. Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, American do. French Cordials, } Imperial, Gunpowder, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, Souchong, Boha. Jamaica, St. Croix, N. England rectified, } HL Hinges, Double Joint Butts, Straight and Neck'd Bolts, Iron Knob Locks, Copper riveted Gimblets, Trying Squares, Bright Kent Hammers, Black do. Patent Screw Augurs from 1 1/4 to 2 inches. Hand, Panel, Dovetail and Sash Saws, Drawing Knives, Gouges, Firmer, Mortice and Socket Chisels, Match Planes, Large Joint Thin Rules, Brass Slide do. Plane Irons, Cut-Brads, assorted, Carpenters Compasses, Rat-Tail and Hand-Saw Files, Screws, Sand Paper, &c. &c. &c. Alspice, Cloves, Ginger, Mace, Nutmegs, Pepper, } Spices. Havana, white } do. —brown } do. Muscovado, } do. Washington city, November 8—tf
CHARLES J. NOURSE Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Salad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24—tf
MONEY LOST. ABOUT the 20th of July last, a Letter containing two bank notes of one hundred dollars each, was put into the Post-office at Winchester, directed to Joseph Janney, Alexandria, which letter has not been received, and is supposed to have been (by mistake) put under a wrong cover, or may have been misdirected, and gone to a post-office different from that to which it was intended to be sent. It is therefore requested of the different post masters throughout the U. S. if any letter directed to Joseph Janney, should come under their notice, that they send the same either to him, or to the subscriber. If the letter lies in any way fallen into private hands, I will give fifty dollars reward for the money and no questions asked. DANIEL LEE. Winchester, Sept. 4—tf
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY FOR SALE. BY Virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of purchasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and consequently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Dun, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio. DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last will & testament of Robert Means, dec'd. Richmond, July 19—tf
TO BE SOLD, A NEGRO WOMAN of good character, about 26 or 27 years old, with two children, fine boys, the one six years old and the other about three—neither of which are troublesome to her.—A credit will be given.—Apply to JOHN P. VAN NESS. November 8—tf
DRUGS & MEDICINES. A fresh supply just received from New York, at H. CATLETT'S DRUG STORE, F Street Also, PAINTS, OILS, &c. October 18—tf
BAKER & RIGGS, SIGN OF THE PLOUGH, Have received by the late arrivals, a large supply of  FALL GOODS, Which they will sell very low for cash, or at short dates, to punctilious purchasers. A liberal discount will be made to large buyers. November 1—
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, to wit: TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: FREDERICK WILLIAM BRUNE, Esq. having produced to the Governor an exequatur, signed by the President of the United States, and sealed with the seal of the said United States, recognising him as Vice-Consul from his Danish Majesty for the state of Maryland, to reside at Baltimore. Ordered, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, that the said recognition be published for the information and government of the people of this state. Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this 19th day of September, in the year of our Lord 1809, and of the independence of the United States of America the 34th. EDWD: LLOYD, By the Governor. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me, that Frederick William Brune, Esq. has been temporarily appointed Vice-Consul of his Danish Majesty for the state of Maryland, to reside at Baltimore, I do therefore recognise him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and privileges, as are allowed to Vice-Consuls of such friendly powers, between whom and the United States there is no particular agreement for the regulation of the Consular functions. In testimony whereof I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the city of Washington, the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1809, and of the independence of the United States of America the thirty-fourth. JAMES MADISON. By the President. R. SMITH, Secretary of State. Ordered, that the foregoing be published twice in each week, for the space of five weeks, in the American and Federal Gazette at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette and Maryland Republican at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Easton Star, Mr. Griev's paper at Hagerstown, and in Mr. Bartgis's paper at Fredericktown. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. October 2—2aw5w
STOP THE RUNAWAY. Ran away from the Subscriber, living in Montgomery county, Maryland, on the 14th inst a negro man named ISAAC DORSEY. About 35 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, a good deal talkative and fond of liquor. He had on and took with him an old kersey roundabout jacket, one sleeve of which is drab colour, one pale blue cotton do. with side pockets, and small pearl buttons, one new cross barred cotton ditto, a short blue horseman's coat turned up with buff, a pair of constitution cord pantaloons with small oval buttons on the side of the pockets, two old pair ditto, one linnen the other cotton, a striped swansdown waistcoat, two old hats, one white, the other black felt, with the crown sewed in, one pair of half worn shoes, with nails in them, and a two bushel bag, in which he carried his clothing. He also took with him a fiddle, on which he plays tolerably, but as he had no money, would probably dispose of it. He has a wife at Hagerstown, about which place he is probably lurking at present.—Whoever takes up said negro and secures him so that I get him again, shall receive ten dollars if taken in Montgomery county, 20 dollars if out of the county and in the state, or 40 dollars if out of the state, with reasonable charges if brought home. JOHN WINEMILLER. October 13—taw4w
EDUCATION. THE REV. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21—2awtf.
RAN AWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER LIVING in Brenton, Prince William County, Virg. on the 11th Aug. 1809, a Mulatto man named CESAR, 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, calls himself Keys; is much sun-burned, has a full suit of hair—took with him a pair of nankeen pantaloons, a Bennet Cord waistcoat having yellow and red collars; a short dark summer coat, besides several other articles. It is apprehended he has gone northward, having been traced into Washington City with a crowd of negroes returning from the camp meeting held in Fairfax county. He is not skilled in any handy craft, but has been entirely accustomed to the business of a plantation. Whoever shall apprehend the said negro, and secure him in any jail, shall receive twenty dollars reward—if brought home, all reasonable charges shall be paid by the subscriber. Masters of vessels are cautioned against receiving on board their vessels the said Slave. GERARD ALEXANDER, Sen. Sept. 22—2awtf.
NOTICE. WILL be SOLD, at public Sale on Wednesday the 22d instant a TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, on Square 952, fronting M street, near the Navy Yard Gate. Terms of Sale, one third Cash, one ditto in 6 months, the balance in 12 months. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. N. L. & H. M. QUINN, Aucts. November 8—tf
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER, To be established in Fredericktown, Maryland entitled, "THE FREEMAN OF FREDERIC."
  FINIS CORONAT OPUS.
The support of the united republican interest of Frederic county and the state at large is solicited in favor of a decided, independent and inflexible Democratic press, conducted upon the broad and liberal basis of republicanism. In this county most particularly, the utility of, and even necessity for, a newspaper which, combining energy with perseverance and intelligence with application, shall constitute a faithful auxiliary to the Republican phalanx, must appear manifest to every friend of sound principles. To enable an Editor, therefore, satisfactorily to consummate the views of such an engagement, it is highly important, nay indispensable, that such patronage be yielded, as shall secure him from pecuniary embarrassment, and afford him at the same time, a certain recompence for the toils he must sustain, and the sacrifices of time and comforts, which it will become his duty to make, to his friends, and to the principles he binds himself to cherish and promote.—That support, he confidently believes, will be awarded him. He predicates this confidence upon the patriotism and liberality of the republicans of this county, manifested in more than one instance, on similar occasions. But, as he who proposes to be your Editor, is yet a stranger in the county; and as some anxiety will naturally be excited, and enquiry made, as well in regard to his political as to his moral character—and as an unreserved announcement of the leading features of the proposed establishment, independent of the sanction of custom which it bears, may materially subserve the plan in view, he here submits them, undisguised and palpable. The Editor is a native American, proud and tenacious of his birth-right—who, since reason adjusted the balance of his mind, has ever been devoutly attached to the honest cause of republicanism—to the policy which dictated the measures of the past & present administration of the general government—to a pure system of democracy; and to the sacred and immutable principles which actuated the patriots and sages of our revolution, and stimulated by which they achieved that independence which too many of their unworthy descendants enjoy but to abuse: Professing sentiments and feelings such as these, it were idle waste of words to declare what shall be the bias of "The Freeman," was it not the earnest desire of the Editor to leave no room for doubt on even the most immaterial point. It will, however, be sufficient in this place to state, that, to detect and to correct error—to defeat the machinations of ambitious and restless spirits—to inculcate the great and sublime tenets of republicanism—and to diffuse thro' out the sphere in which it is destined to move, a thorough and correct knowledge of men and measures—is the primary and chief design of this establishment. But let it be distinctly understood, that, so long as the Editor shall have power to resist, so long will he repel all undue influence, as an encroachment on the prerogatives of his station—and never, whilst under his charge, shall "The Freeman" be subject to any authority or control in its plan as a public journal, save the authority of the laws, and the individual control of the Editor—aided and assisted by truth, justice, liberality, and decorum—with such aids, in a just cause, much may be expected, and more may be done. Having rehearsed the chief points of his creed, and having likewise explained in a summary way, the thing contemplated, the Editor deems it useless to enlarge upon the feasibility or merits of the undertaking, or to multiply professions—willing to rest the purity and success of his views upon the judgment and liberality of the independent voters of the county—and remains amply satisfied, that they will come forward freely in support of an institution which promises to be of much immediate consequence in promoting that cause which every friend to the freedom of his country is in duty bound to support. SAMUEL MAGILL.
TERMS OF PUBLICATION. "The Freeman of Frederic," will be issued every Thursday evening to subscribers in town; those at a distance will receive it through the customary channels. Subscription per year, two DOLLARS—one half in advance, the other in six months. During the month of September, in each year, the paper will be published twice a week free of extra expense. The paper will commence early in the month of September. Sept. 4—
FALL, WINTER & FANCY GOODS. WILLIAM WARD, (F Street, Sign of the Fan.) HAS received a handsome Assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, among which are Rose and Duffel Blankets, Flannel Coatings, Fancy Velveteen and Cords, Broad Green Drapery Base, Fancy Osseo and Ginghams, Irish and German Linens and Shirting Cambric, Linen Cambric, Handkerchiefs Cambric and Jaconet Muslins, Silk, Cotton, Worsted and Yarn Hosiery; a very handsome and large assortment of Fancy Goods very fine and cheap; Plain and Worked Muslins and Loam Seeded Dress very cheap, Leno Muslin, with a large assortment of other Goods which will be sold very cheap for cash. November 8—w3t
FOR SALE OR RENT, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, CONTAINING One Hundred and Twenty-one or Two Acres, pleasantly situated on the road leading from the city of Washington to Baltimore, nine miles from the former, directly adjoining to Richard Ross. This valuable Farm lies level and well adapted to grass; there is a large proportion of meadow ground, with two orchards and about 20 or 30 acres of woodland, well watered. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything further as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase would first view the property. For terms apply to the subscriber. JOSEPH SCHOLFIELD. October 27—w3t
DOCTOR GREENFIELD CONTINUES the practice of MEDICINE: Shop as heretofore at his residence on F Street. November 13—w3t.
GIN, GLASS, &c. 6 Pipes Country Gin, first quality, 1000 weight Cheese, and 100 Boxes WINDOW GLASS of various sizes, for Sale by HORACE H. EDWARDS. Washington City, } November 13—6t } ALSO, 20 barrels choice Apples. Georgetown, Nov. 13—3fnew
VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE. THE Subscriber will sell at Public Sale on the 18th December next, his Tract of LAND, lying on Collington Branch (adjoining Mr. Walter Bowie's and Mr. Benj. Ogle's estates in Prince George's county) containing 272 1-2 acres; the soil little inferior to any in the county. There is a great sufficiency of wood and timber to support the land. This Plantation abounds with meadow ground, part of which has been reclaimed, is in good repair, and under a rent of 5000 pounds crop Tobacco a year. The improvements are a Dwelling House 26 by 16 feet with a Shed, two large Tobacco Houses, one new, the other lately repaired, a Corn House with Stables, a Negro Quarter, Smoke House and other out-houses. Terms of Sale, one third of the purchase money in cash, the remaining two thirds payable in two equal annual payments with interest from the day of Sale, the purchaser to give bond with such security as the subscriber shall approve. GEO. HILLEARY. Prince Georges county, November 3—w7ts
IN CHANCERY, OCTOBER 18, 1809. Richard T. Lovendes and George Calvert, executors of Benjamin Lovendes. versus William Dent Beall, Thomas Hewett and Anne his wife, Theodore Beall, Basil Beall, and Ariana his wife and Levi Beall.
THE BILL states that John Beall on the 5th day of October in the year seventeen hundred and ninety-nine executed a deed of trust of several tracts and parts of tracts of land and of several negroes to Benj. Lovendes for the payment of his debts, which are specified in a schedule annexed to said deed, and that John Beall died intestate before the trust was executed leaving the defendants his heirs at law; that Wm. Dent Beall, Thomas Hewett and Anne his wife, Thomas Hewett and Anne his wife, and Levi Beall reside out of the state. The object of the bill is therefore to obtain a decree for the sale of the property mentioned in said deed of trust for the purposes therein mentioned; it is thereupon on motion of the complainants ordered, that they cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once a week in the National Intelligencer during three successive weeks before the 12th day of November next, to the end that the said Wm. D. Beall, Thomas Hewett and Anne his wife, and Levi Beall may have notice of the complaints application to this court and of the subject and object of the bill and may be warned to appear in this court in person or by a solicitor, on or before the 12th day of March 1810, to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. True copy, Test NICHAS BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. October 23—w3t
JOSEPH WHEATON HAS for Sale at his New Store in F Street, 1500 Pair of Ladies and Misses Kid and MOROCCO SHOES Of Excellent quality, which he will Sell—Ladies Kid or Morocco $1, heel Morocco at 125 cents, Misses at 75 cts. and Childrens at 50 cents.—On all of which he will make considerable reduction to those who buy to Sell again. Nov 8—w4t
LEATHER MANUFACTORY, High street, near the Post Office and opposite Mr. Milligan's book-store, Georgetown. JOHN C. THOMPSON, & Co. MANUFACTURE and SELL BOOT LEGS of all kinds in the most complete manner: Upper Leather, Wax and Grain Calf-skin, Bridle and Harness Leather, Covering Hides and Skirting; all kinds of Sole Leather and every other article in their line. They purchase Leather in the rough or finished. Orders thankfully received and punctually attended to. N. B. OIL for sale by the barrel or gallon. Also a quantity of Morocco Leather of all colors. Cash will be given for Raw Hides or Skins. October 4—w3m
JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of the First Quality WRITING PAPER, Which I will sell at Wholesale or Retail—and expect to keep a general supply. WILLIAM MORGAN. Georgetown, 11th month, 6th—w3t
IN THE PRESS, And will be published speedily By J. MILLIGAN, Georgetown, In Three Volumes, 18mo. Price $2 50 neatly Bound and Lettered; THE PARENT'S ASSISTANT Or Stories for Children. By Maria Edgeworth. Author of Practical Education, Letters for Literary Ladies, &c. The above work, of which an American edition is now first offered to the public, has been so well received in England that four Editions were speedily exhausted. The Tales it contains are certainly not unworthy of the literary reputation which their author had previously obtained: the principles of justice, truth and humanity are inculcated in language at once simple and elegant, and the situations described are such only as children can easily imagine, and which may consequently interest their feelings. October 4—w6t
THE TALENTS are certainly not unworthy of the literary reputation which their author had previously obtained: the principles of justice, truth and humanity are inculcated in language at once simple and elegant, and the situations described are such only as children can easily imagine, and which may consequently interest their feelings. October 4—w6t
[BY AUTHORITY.] An act to prevent Swine from going at large and for other purposes. BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That from and after the first day of January next, it shall not be lawful, for any person or persons whatsoever to raise or keep any Hogs or Swine, except in enclosures, within any part of this city, south of Massachusetts avenue; and if any Hog or Hogs or any Swine shall be found going or remaining at large in any part of this city, south of Massachusetts avenue, it shall and may be lawful for any Constable or any other person whatsoever to seize or carry the same to some one of the Clerks of the Markets, who shall receive the same and at the ensuing market sell the same by Auction, and pay one half of the proceeds of such sale, to the person so seizing and delivering the same, and the other half to the Treasurer of the City for the use of the Corporation. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of January next, it shall not be lawful for any person or persons whatsoever, to clean fish, or to throw the scales, heads or guts of any fish, in the streets or on any open unenclosed ground in this city, without burying the same in twelve hours thereafter, under the penalty of Ten Dollars, to be recovered before any magistrate, from any person so offending, one half to go to the informer and the other half to the use of the Corporation. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of January next, the owner or owners of every horse, cow, ox or other animal, that shall be found dead in any of the streets or on any open unenclosed ground in this City shall be obliged to bury or remove the same from view on being notified thereof, and if the owner or owners thereof do not bury or remove such nuisance within twenty-four hours after being notified as aforesaid, he or they shall incur the penalty of Twenty Dollars, to be recovered before any magistrate, one half to go to the informer, and the other to the use of the Corporation. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That all parts of former acts passed by the City Council, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed.
SAML. N. SMALLWOOD, President of the First Chamber. DAN. L. RAPINE, President of the Second Chamber. APPROVED, October 27, 1809. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. United States—District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. Circuit Court, June term, 1809. IN CHANCERY Solomon Davis—Complainant, against Abel Jenners and Deborah his wife, and Ferdinand Faifax—Defendants. THE report of Samuel Eliot, jun. the trustee formerly appointed in this cause under the decree of the 12th day of April last, having been sworn to, returned and filed, and the proceedings thereon approved: It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed this sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the fourth Monday of December next; Provided, a copy of this order be published for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the said fourth Monday of December next. The report states, that the mortgaged premises mentioned in the bill, were sold for the sum of five hundred sixty-one dollars and fifty cents. By order, WM. BRENT, CLK. True copy, Test, WM. BRENT, CLK. November 13—epD25in.
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, to wit, ON the 6th day of November 1809, NATHAN PRATHER, residing near the town of Vansville, brought before the subscriber as a Stray, trespassing, of the following description, a small Brown HORSE, about 13 hands high, 12 years old, one white hind a natural pacer and hog mane. Given under my hand this 6th day of November, 1809. GABRIEL T. VANHORNE. November 13—3t
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, Have just received from New-York, a large part of their Fall supply of LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Which have been carefully selected by one of the concern, and will be sold at a moderate advance. They now have on hand and are landing, Imperial TEA, } Warranted qualities, Hyson, do. } Beaver's Triumph, & Young Hyson do. } Trident's cargoes, in Hyson Skin do. } chests, boxes & cunn-fers. Bourbon White Coffee in bags, Best Green, do. in b. reals and bags, Prime Jamaica Sugars in hds. and barrels, Havana, Muscovada do. in small hds. Low priced Muscovada do. hds. & barrels, Loaf and Lump Sugars, in hds. and barrels, St. Kitts Molasses in hds. Superior Upland Cotton in square and round bales, Flax in bales of about 200lb, Old Cognac and Barcelona Brandy in pipes, Holland and anchor Gin, in do. Old Jamaica and Antigua Spirits in hds. A few casks choice and genuine old Peach Brandy, Old Madeira Wine in pipes and qr. casks, Tenerife and Lisbon do. in do. Pine old Sherry do. in do. Malaga and Catalonia do. in do. A few boxes choice Claret, one doz. each, Sweet Oil in cases and baskets, Indigo and Fig Blue, best qualities, Chocolate in boxes, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Cassia & Pimento, Pepper in small bags, London Mustard in boxes of 6 and 12 doz. Spermaceti and Mould Candles, in boxes, Fresh Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes, Do. in kegs—Fresh Almonds, Malaga Grapes in jars, Shot assorted—Lead in bags, Liverpool Ware in crates, Stone Ware in do. assorted, Pipes in boxes 6 and 8 gross each, A few casks excellent Cheese, Spanish Segars in boxes 1000 each, Basket Sals, Race and Ground Ginger, &c. &c. ALSO, 20 barrels choice Apples. Georgetown, Nov. 13—3fnew