The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1808-10-14 00:00:00

National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1250.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Accusation against the administration of hostility to England and partiality to France—Continued
III. The charge is attempted to be maintained by the measures of the present administration.
Let us faithfully review these measures, so far as they respect France and England.
Mr. Jefferson became President of the United States on the 3rd of March 1801.
Previous to this period, the present treaty with France was framed by ministers, appointed by, and conformably to instructions given by Mr. Adams; and was approved by the Senate.
So far then as the terms of this treaty respect the point at issue, they do not bear upon the conduct of the present administration, it being exclusively the measure of the preceding administration.
Mr. Jefferson, accordingly, when he entered office, found in existence treaties with both France and England. These he determined to observe with inviolable fidelity, and he has kept his promise: The contrary is said by no one.
Under these circumstances the first session of the seventh Congress opened. The message of the President, delivered on that occasion, commences with the following congratulations and manifestation of amicable sentiments to the foreign world generally:
"It is a circumstance of sincere gratification to me, that on meeting the great council of the nation, I am able to announce to them on grounds of reasonable certainty, that the wars and troubles, which have for so many years afflicted our sister nations, have at length come to an end; and that the communications of peace and commerce are once more opening among them. Whilst we devoutly return thanks to the beneficent Being who has been pleased to breathe into them the spirit of conciliation and forgiveness, we are bound, with peculiar gratitude, to be thankful to him that our own peace has been preserved through so perilous a season, and ourselves permitted quietly to cultivate the earth, and to practise and improve those arts which tend to increase our comforts. The assurances indeed of friendly disposition received from all the powers with whom we have principal relations, had inspired a confidence that our peace with them would not have been disturbed. But a cessation of the irregularities which had agitated the commerce of neutral nations, and of the irritations and injuries produced by them, cannot but add to this confidence; and strengthens at the same time, the hope that wrongs committed on unoffending friends, under a pressure of circumstances, will now be reviewed with candor, and will be considered as founding just claims of retribution for the past, and new assurance for the future."
That these were not words of course, so far as related to Great-Britain, is manifest from the conduct of the President. They were accompanied by a very demonstration of amity; and, among the rest, by the continuance of Mr. King as minister of the United States at the court of London. It was understood that Mr. King was highly acceptable to that government. It must have been with the sincere view of cultivating their good will and promoting the interests of the two nations that he was continued, notwithstanding his avowed possession of political sentiments at variance with those of the new administration. The inference deduced becomes irresistible, when we consider the great responsibility of the place he held, and the high confidence it implied. It manifests also a rare sacrifice of personal to patriotic motives. Mr. King was not only permitted to retain his situation for a short time; but was actually continued in it, to the mutual satisfaction of himself and the government, until his own personal convenience produced his resignation; until, it is believed, the end of the year 1803 or beginning of 1804. Had the government entertained views hostile to England, would they have so long continued Mr. King in this important station? No. They would have selected as the depositary of their confidence, and the organ of their
machinations, a man of similar sentiments with themselves, one whose prejudices or judgment would have co-operated in producing the desired effect; one, at any rate, who by his principles, would have inspired the British ministry with distrust. This fact is worth a volume of assertion or speculation. It carries conviction to the judgment of any man of common sense; and proves, beyond dispute, the honest desire of the administration to maintain the friendly relations subsisting between the two nations.
In December 1802, at the opening of the next session of Congress, we find the President addressing them in the following terms:
"When we assemble together, fellow-citizens to consider the state of our beloved country, our just attentions are first drawn to those pleasing circumstances which mark the goodness of that Being from whose favor they flow, and the large measure of thankfulness we owe for his bounty. Another year has come around, and finds us still blessed with peace and friendship abroad, law, order and religion, at home, good affection and harmony with our Indian neighbors, our burdens lightened; yet our income sufficient for the public wants, and the produce of the year great beyond example. These, fellow-citizens, are the circumstances under which we meet; and we remark with special satisfaction those which, under the smiles of Providence, result from the skill, industry and order of our citizens, managing their own affairs in their own way & for their own use, unembarrassed by too much regulation, unoppressed by fiscal exactions."
"On the restoration of peace in Europe that portion of the carrying trade, which had fallen to our share during the war, was abridged by the returning competition of the belligerent powers. This was to be expected & was just. But, in addition we find, in some parts of Europe, monopolizing discriminations, which, in the form of duties, tend effectually to prohibit the carrying thither our own produce in our own vessels. From existing amities and a spirit of justice, it is hoped that friendly discussion will produce a fair and adequate reciprocity. But should false calculations of interest defeat our hope, it rests with the legislature to decide whether they will meet inequalities abroad, with countervailing inequalities at home, or provide for the evil in any other way."
"It is with satisfaction I lay before you an act of the British parliament authorising a mutual abolition of the duties and countervailing duties, permitted under the treaty of one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four. It shews on their part a spirit of justice and friendly accommodation, which it is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations. Whether this would produce a due equality in the navigation between the two countries, is a subject for your consideration."
Here, it will be admitted, is breathed nothing but amity and good will to England, whose government is complimented for "a spirit of justice and friendly accommodation."
Nothing occurred in the current year, which was the subject of reprehension or complaint against England. In this period, however, Spain suspended our right of deposit at New Orleans, which eventuated in the cession of Louisiana by the French to whom Louisiana had been in the mean time transferred. It was, on this occasion, that the President, in his opening address, used the memorable terms "enlightened government of France," which have been since so much carped at; terms, however, not more complimentary than those applied, as above, to England.
At the same time the President closed his address to Congress as follows:
"We have seen with sincere concern the flames of war lighted up again in Europe, and nations, with which we have the most friendly and useful relations, engaged in mutual destruction. While we regret the miseries in which we see others involved, let us how with gratitude to that kind Providence, which, inspiring with wisdom and moderation our late legislative councils, while placed
under the urgency of the greatest wrongs, guarded us from hastily entering into the sanguinary contest, and left us only to look on and to pity its ravages. These will be heaviest on those immediately engaged; yet the nations pursuing peace will not be exempt from all evil. In the course of this conflict let it be our endeavor, as it is our interest and desire, to cultivate the friendship of the belligerent nations by every act of justice and of innocent kindness; to receive their armed vessels, with hospitality, from the distresses of the sea, but to administer the means of annoyance to none; to establish in our harbors, such a police as may maintain law and order; to restrain our citizens from embarking individually in a war in which their country takes no part; to punish severely those, citizen or alien, who shall usurp the cover of our flag, for vessels not entitled to it, infecting thereby with suspicion those of real Americans, and committing us into controversies for the redress of wrongs not our own; to exact from every nation the observance, towards our vessels and citizens, of those principles and practices which all civilized people acknowledge; to merit the character of a just nation, and maintain that of an independent one, preferring every consequence to insult and habitual wrong. Congress will consider whether the existing laws enable us efficaciously to maintain this course with our citizens in all places and with others while within the limits of our jurisdiction, and will give them the new modifications necessary for these objects. Some contraventions of right have already taken place, both within our jurisdictional limits, and on the high seas. The friendly disposition of the governments from whose agents they have proceeded, as well as their wisdom and regard for justice, leave us in reasonable expectation, that they will be rectified and prevented in future: and that no act will be countenanced by them which threatens to disturb our friendly intercourse. Separated by a wide ocean from the nations of Europe, and from the political interests which entangle them together, with productions and wants which render our commerce and friendship useful to them, and theirs to us, it cannot be the interest of any to assail us, nor ours to disturb them. We should be most unwise indeed, were we to cast away the singular blessings of the position in which nature has placed us, the opportunity she has endowed us with, of pursuing, at a distance from foreign contentions, the paths of industry, peace, and happiness, of cultivating general friendship, and of bringing collision of interest to the umpirage of reason, rather than of force. How desirable then must it be, in a government like ours, to see its citizens adopt individually the views, the interests, and the conduct which their country should pursue, divesting themselves of those passions and partialities, which tend to lessen useful friendships, and embarrass and embroil us in the calamitous scenes of Europe. Confident, fellow-citizens, that you will duly estimate the importance of neutral dispositions, towards the observance of neutral conduct, that you will be sensible how much it is our duty to look on the bloody arena spread before us, with commiseration indeed, but with no other wish than to see it closed, I am persuaded you will cordially cherish these dispositions, in all discussions among yourselves, and in all communications with your constituents. And I anticipate with satisfaction the measures of wisdom, which the great interests now committed to you, will give you an opportunity of providing and myself that of approving; and of carrying into execution, with the fidelity I owe to my country."
We defy any man to mark more distinctly, or to enforce more eloquently, the duties of impartiality and neutrality. There is one consideration, in this eloquent appeal of the President to his fellow-citizens, that ought not to be overlooked. He knew that their wishes and sympathies were then on the side of France. He knew that the people of America had neither forgotten nor forgiven the tyrannical conduct of the British government towards them. In injun-
ing, therefore, upon them forbearance and moderation, he, in fact cautioned them, against permitting their passions to be enlisted on the side of France. It is impossible to have manifested a higher evidence of his desire to cultivate the good will of Britain.
In November 1804, on the opening of the ensuing session of Congress the President says—
"To a people, fellow-citizens, who sincerely desire the happiness and prosperity of other nations, to those who justly calculate that their own well being is advanced by that of the nations with which they have intercourse, it will be a satisfaction to observe that the war which was lighted up in Europe a little before our last meeting, has not yet extended its flames to other nations, nor been marked by the calamities which sometimes stain the footsteps of war. The irregularities too on the ocean, which generally harass the commerce of neutral nations, have, in distant parts, disturbed ours less than on former occasions. But, in the American seas, they have been greater from peculiar causes; and even within our harbors and jurisdiction, infringements on the authority of the laws have been committed which have called for serious attention. The friendly conduct of the governments from whose officers and subjects these acts have proceeded, in other respects, and in places more under their observation and control, gives us confidence that our representations on this subject will have been properly regarded."
"With the nations of Europe in general our friendship and intercourse are undisturbed: and from the governments of the belligerent powers especially, we continue to receive those friendly manifestations which are justly due to an honest neutrality, and to such good offices consistent with that, as we have opportunities of rendering."
A more liberal or impartial compliment to both Britain and France could neither have been expected or given.
Here then is a period of four years, two of which were war, during which an uninterrupted good will was maintained between the United States and England as well as France. We ask, whether this is not an irrefragable proof of the amicable sentiments of our administration towards both nations, of their rigid adherence to the precepts of a just and impartial neutrality. During the whole of this time, we have seen that the President held, and actually expressed before the world, the most favorable opinions of the friendly sentiments of both these governments.
This fortunate state of things was, however, destined to change, and we accordingly find, in the winter of 1805, the following language held by the President in his address to Congress.
"Since our last meeting the aspect of our foreign relations has considerably changed. Our coasts have been infested, and our harbors watched by private armed vessels, some of them without commissions, some with illegal commissions, others with those of legal form, but committing piratical acts beyond the authority of their commissions. They have captured in the very entrance of our harbors as well as on the high seas, not only the vessels of our friends coming to trade with us, but our own also. They have carried them off under pretence of legal adjudication; but not daring to approach a court of justice, they have plundered and sunk them by the way, in obscure places, where no evidence could arise against them, maltreated the crews, and abandoned them in boats in the open sea, or on desert shores, without food or covering. These enormities appearing to be unreach by any control of their sovereigns, I found it necessary to equip a force, to cruise within our own seas, to arrest all vessels of these descriptions found hovering on our coasts, within the limits of the gulf stream, and to bring the offenders in for trial as pirates."
"The same system of hovering on our coasts and harbors, under color of seeking enemies, has been also carried on by public armed ships, to the great annoyance and oppression of our commerce. New principles too have been interpolated into the law of nations, founded neither in justice nor
the usage or acknowledgment of nations. According to these belligerent takes to itself a commerce with its own enemy, which it denies to a neutral, on the ground of its aiding that enemy in the war. But reason revolts at such an inconsistency, and the neutral having equal right with the belligerent to decide the question, the interests of our constituents, and the duty of maintaining the authority of reason, the only umpire between just nations, impose on us the obligation of providing an effectual and determined opposition to a doctrine so injurious to the rights of peaceful nations. Indeed the confidence we ought to have in the justice of others, still countenances the hope that a sounder view of those rights will of itself induce from every belligerent a more correct observance of them."
The first member of these remarks alludes to French privateers, and the second to English national ships. It must be admitted that the measures taken by the President against the former, connected with his forbearance towards the latter, argues at least as much moderation towards England as France. Add to this his concluding language, and no doubt can be entertained on this head.
On the 2d of December, 1806, the President addressed Congress as follows:
"It would have given me, fellow-citizens, great satisfaction to announce, in the moment of your meeting, that the difficulties in our foreign relations, existing at the time of your last separation, had been amicably and justly terminated. I lost no time in taking those measures which were most likely to bring them to such a termination, by special missions, charged with such powers and instructions as, in the event of failure, could leave no imputation on either our moderation or forbearance. The delays which have since taken place in our negotiations with the British government, appear to have proceeded from causes which do not forbid the expectation that, during the course of the session, I may be enabled, to lay before you their final issue."
On the 27th of October, 1807, the session was opened by the following remarks:
"Circumstances, fellow-citizens, which seriously threatened the peace of our country have made it a duty to convene you at an earlier period than usual. The love of peace so much cherished in the bosom of our citizens, which has so long guided the proceedings of their public councils, and induced forbearance under so many wrongs, may not ensure our continuance in the quiet pursuit of industry. The many injuries and depredations committed on our commerce and navigation upon the high seas for years past, the successive innovations on those principles of public law which have been established by the reason and usage of nations as the rule of their intercourse, and the umpire and security of their rights and peace, and all the circumstances which induced the extraordinary mission to London, are already known to you. The instructions given to our ministers were framed in the sincerest spirit of amity and moderation. They accordingly proceeded, in conformity therewith, to propose arrangements which might embrace and settle all the points in difference between us: which might bring us to a mutual understanding on our neutral and national rights, and provide for a commercial intercourse on conditions of some equality. After long and fruitless endeavors to effect the purpose of their mission, and to obtain arrangements within the limits of their instructions, they concluded to sign such as could be obtained, and to send them for consideration: candidly declaring to the other negotiators, at the same time, that they were acting against their instructions, and that their government therefore could not be pledged for ratification. Some of the articles proposed might have been admitted on a principle of compromise, but others were too highly disadvantageous; and no sufficient provision was made against the principal source of the irritations and collisions which were constantly endangering the peace of the two nations. The question then of whether a treaty should be accepted in that form could have admitted but of one decision, even had no lecture of the other party impaired our emu-

dence in it. Still anxious not to close the door against friendly adjustment, new modifications were framed, and further concessions authorised than could before have been supposed necessary: and our ministers were instructed to resume their negotiations on these grounds. On this new reference to amicable discussion we were reposing in confidence, when on the twenty-second day of June last, by a formal order from a British admiral, the frigate Chesapeake, leaving her port for a distant service, was attacked by one of those vessels which had been lying in our harbor under the indulgences of hospitality, was disabled from proceeding, had several of her crew killed, and four taken away. On this outrage no commentaries are necessary. Its character has been pronounced by the indignant voice of our citizens with an emphasis and unanimity never exceeded. I immediately by proclamation, interdicted our harbors and waters to all British armed vessels, forbade intercourse with them, and, uncertain how far hostilities were intended, and the town of Norfolk indeed being threatened with immediate attack, a sufficient force was ordered for the protection of that place, and such other preparations commenced and pursued as the prospect rendered proper. An armed vessel of the United States was dispatched with instructions to our ministers at London, to call on that government for the satisfaction and security required by the outrage. A very short interval ought now to bring the answer which shall be communicated to you as soon as received; then also, or as soon after, as the public interests shall be found to admit, the unratified treaty and proceedings relative to it shall be made known to you.
"The aggression, thus begun, has been continued on the part of the British commanders, by remaining within our waters in defiance of the authority of the country, by habitual violations of its jurisdiction, and at length by putting to death one of the persons whom they had forcibly taken from on board the Chesapeake. These aggravations necessarily lead to the policy either of never admitting an armed vessel into our harbors or of maintaining in every harbor such an armed force as may constrain obedience to the laws, and protect the lives and property of our citizens against their armed guests. But the expense of such a standing force, and its inconsistency with our principles, dispense with those courtesies which would necessarily entail it, and leave us equally free to exclude the navy, as we are the army of a foreign power, from entering our limits."
"To former violations of maritime rights, another is now added of very extensive effect. The government of that nation has issued an order interdicting all trade by neutrals between ports not in unity with them. And being now at war with nearly every nation of the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, our vessels are required to sacrifice their cargoes at the first port they touch, or to return home without the benefit of going to any other market. Under this new law of the ocean, our trade on the Mediterranean has been swept away by seizures and condemnations, and that in other seas is threatened with the same fate."
"It will not be contended that any of these communications breathe ill-will towards England, or evince partiality to France. All but the last is couched in terms of approbation rather than reproach to England; and this last, it will be universally admitted, would have been a disgrace to the country, had it omitted to portray in strong terms the recent outrages committed by that power."
"After this general view, let us now descend to particulars. These are disclosed in the recent communications submitted to Congress. Before, however, these were taken into view, it is necessary to advert to three most important facts, which shew how successfully we had in fact cultivated a good understanding with Great Britain."
"First—The Convention entered into with G. Britain, by which it was agreed, on our part, to pay her, in full satisfaction of the claims of her subjects, two millions six hundred & sixty-four thousand dollars, derived under the 6th article of Jay's Treaty. Had the administration been desirous of exciting or inflaming differences with Great Britain, they would have neither formed or ratified this Convention, which, in the existing state of things between the two nations, might have issued in the entire destruction of that treaty, or at any rate, in that part of it which went to provide for the payment of an indemnity to our merchants for the spoliations committed upon their property."
"Secondly—The terms of a Convention had been arranged between Mr."
King and Lord Hawkesbury, by which the right of impressing American seamen on the high seas was totally relinquished; which was solely broken off at the instance of the admiralty."
"Thirdly—The British ministry, through their proper law officer, had allowed as lawful and fair, our trade in articles by us from enemy colonies to the U. States and carried thence to a foreign market, and vice-versa."
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14.
Appointments by the President. WADE HAMPTON, of South Carolina, Colonel of Light Dragoons. JOHN C. BORD, Colonel of the 4th Reg. of Infantry. JOSEPH CONSTANT, of New-York, Lt. Colonel of the 6th Reg. of Infantry. ELIEZER BAEKUS of N. York, Major of the Light Dragoons.
"We have the gratification of laying before our readers another interesting letter from a merchant in London of the first character and fortune, and principally engaged in the American trade. The original is in our possession, and will be shown to any person of respectability. The name is withheld from the public by the gentleman, to whom it is addressed, from motives of delicacy, but will, with the letter, be cheerfully shown by application to the Editor."
"London, July 20, 1808. "I am favored with yours of 18th April. All your drafts have had due respect. James and York rivers to be fit for the use of this country, are up to 10 or 12d. and will be higher if your embargo continues much longer. Marylands and common Virginia are without price or demand, not being fit for this country, and all the continental ports are shut against this country by the French. When all the Virginias are worked up, then the manufacturers must from necessity substitute Maryland's, and if the embargo should continue six or eight months longer, I hope by that time to run off a cargo of Maryland's. I have long had by me at 10 or 12d. or more; but all will depend on the continuance of your embargo. If it should be taken off and the orders in council, and French decrees should remain in force, your tobacco and other produce must come here, or be captured, and in this case tobacco and most other articles of your export would literally sell for nothing, not even the freight. In short it would perish on hand for want of a demand, for you are to be informed that not more than 1-6th part of your productions are consumed in England, Scotland and Ireland; and if there was no opening to export the other 5-6ths, it would be good for nothing, and even the 1-6th that could be consumed would sell for almost nothing under the glut that would be forced in the market. If indeed the orders in council and French decrees were cancelled with the embargo that would form a new case, and things would then be as they should be. From what I have learned during the whole course of Mr. Jefferson's administration, he has not done an act so wise and so laudable as the embargo; and I understand it is the least popular of any he has done. I hear it has been shamefully evaded. A nominal embargo is a weak thing and is unjust, because one part of the community benefits to the prejudice of the other. In short, if the embargo should be removed, and the orders in council and French decrees should remain in force, every man in America that attempts to trade to Europe will be ruined."
"P. S. "Aug. 3. Nothing new in politics or commerce. Not the least demand for tobacco, because all the continental ports remain shut against this country and are likely to continue so. If your embargo should be taken off and the orders in council & French decrees remain in force, your country will be ruined and disgraced for ever."
COMMUNICATION.
A FRAGMENT. I never said that Luther is a sot, An " Anarchist ," a " Blasphemer " and, what not. I never said he gives with beastly mouth To royal COLUMBIA 's worthiest PATRIOTS out; Nor that with brawling tongue and brazen face He rails at all REPUBLICANS in place; Nor that,—to reinforce the Tory din,— This run Apostle lies through thick and thin, Nor did I say that Robert able aid Is lent to Luther in the lying trade— Nor that their fellow- supper , Jacob , rages In concert with them through his rancorous pages— Nor, in this Cline where FREEDOM 's stan- dard waves, Did I declare this Trio three foul tenaces, Who still pretend to seek this Country's good Though prompting measures fraught with scenes of blood; Though striving with pestiferous breath
To scatter discord,—firebrands,—arrows,— death,— And, by misrepresenting facts, provoke EVEN FREEDOM 's sons to fatal stroke At Freedom 's breast, by elevating those Who wish to aid COLUMBIA 's deadliest foes!— These truths ne'er fell from my indignant tongue,— Although they long have through the Wel- kin rung. From where the abusive " Centinel " afar Threatens Disunion , Disobedience ,— War ,— To where Liberticides in Southern climes Traduce true PATRIOTS in licentious times; Or on a " Commer " fly with speed To succor Tories "at their utmost need"— From where a " Western World " with rancor vile
Like an envenom'd Serpent " licks the File ," To where a Penegade 's insidious aim Of " North-American " degrades the name; Through all this space those stubborn truths are known And prove designs which VIRTUE must disown!— But I need not disclose them,—for each action Of this vile remnant of the Tory faction,— Its subterfuges,—insolence, and lies, Speak disappointed " Treason in disguise ." How long will true REPUBLICANS allow These upstart Imps to lift the imperious brow, And boldly advocate such men & measures As would rob FREEDOM 's PATE of half its Treasures;— The Treasures she from INDEPENDENCE draws, And SAGE EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAWS!— Rise in your might, REPUBLICANS, and shew The many will not truckle to the few;— Let Reason govern,—and your wild frown Shall put Domestic opposition down!— Be vigilant —inflexible and just,— And all your Foreign foes shall bite the dust! Baltimore, Sept. 19, 1808.
The following statement, from the American gives, we believe, with great precision, the result of the Maryland Election. The House of Delegates will, therefore, be composed of 40 republican, and 39 federal members, and the Senate of 15 republican members. These will choose in joint meeting the Governor and Federal Senator, who will command a republican majority of 16, and the government, consequently, in all departments, be likewise republican. Of the representatives in Congress six are republican and three federal.
The approximation, in the House of Delegates, of the federalists to the republicans, is no evidence of the relative strength of parties in Maryland, but is altogether the effect of the unequal numbers in the several counties, all of which are entitled to the same number of representatives, although the population of some counties is twice or three times as great as that of others. To prove this we offer the following table of votes given for representatives in Congress, which contains a full statement so far as they have been received.
   Rep. Fed.     Baltimore City 3,353 814   County 3,300 1,004   Ann Arundel 1,068 489   Talbot 604 674   Queen Anne 993 361   Caroline 593 497   Montgomery 466 1,103   Frederick 2,267 2,698   Worcester 402 1,058   Somerset 279 662   Kent 603 548   Cecil 969 936   Harford 1,754 164   Washington 1,476 1,092   Allegheny 237 652   18,554 12,752  
Present repub. maj. 5,802 In Prince Georges, although we have not a particular statement, we knew the republican majority was 8, and in Annapolis there was likewise a republican majority. The remaining counties are Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and Dorchester, from which particular returns have not been received. In Calvert we know that the Federal majority is extremely trifling. Allowing then, for the 3 other counties, a majority of 1,500, which is more than they will give, and the clear republican majority will be 4,300. We, therefore, boldly proclaim the state of Maryland to be still decidedly republican.
FROM THE AMERICAN.
It will be seen from the returns of the election for members to the house of delegates, from all the counties in the state, that there is an equal division of party. The house is composed of 80 members, 40 of which are republican. By the federal statement the republicans have 37 members, and the federalists 43. This is, however, inaccurate, as will be seen from the following schedule; which, from the best information, we are assured is correct:
   Rep. Fed.     Baltimore City 2 0   County 4 0   Allegheny 0 4   Annapolis City 2 0   Anne Arundel 4 0   Queen Anne 4 0   Cecil 4 0  
   Calvert 0 4   Charles 0 4   Caroline 3 1   Dorchester 1 3   Frederick 0 4   Harford 4 0   Kent 4 0   Montgomery 0 4   Talbot 3 1   Prince George 1 3   Somerset 0 4   Worcester 0 4   St. Mary's 0 4   Washington 4 0   40 40  
By the above statement it will be seen that there is a tie in the house. The federalists, however, claim Messrs. Ennals, Page and Hughlett, who we are informed are decided friends of their country and of free representative democratic principles. Another circumstance must not be omitted: John Young, a member elect, for Caroline, is not eligible to a seat in the house of delegates, in consequence of his failure. He is not possessed of sufficient property to qualify. On the list of applicants to the Baltimore county court for relief, under the insolvent laws of Maryland, who have not had a final discharge, and whose time of hearing is past, will be found the name of John Young. Thus he stands disqualified by record, which gives a majority of one to the republicans in the house of delegates. Thus it appears that federalism has no cause for exultation when they are reduced to the necessity of seeking a bankrupt representation. Neither is the late election a test of the strength of parties, if the delegates elect are to be the criterion.
Baltimore city, the population of which amounts nearly to 40,000 inhabitants, and 4000 legal voters, is represented in the legislature by two members only, while Worcester, with not half the population, sends four. The cities of Baltimore and Annapolis send four members, a population conjointly larger possibly than any two counties in the state, the representation of which is double; yet these two cities are so nearly approximated in their representation, to the rotten borough system of Great-Britain, that they enjoy no greater weight in the house of delegates than the smallest county in the state.
The only criterion of the state of public opinion is derived from a view of the Congressional returns which are arranged in a proportionate ratio in the several districts. The republicans have succeeded in six districts, and the federalists in three—thus it appears that two thirds of the citizens of Maryland are in favor of the measures of the present administration, notwithstanding the undue weight that federalism has acquired by a dissemination of the most deceptive and flagitious falsehoods that ever disgraced a free press. The Congressional members elected are:
Republican—Roger Nelson, Nicholas Ruxton Moore, Alex. M'Kim, John Montgomery, Mr. Brown, (in the room of Edward Lloyd, declined)—and Archibald Vanhorne—6. Federal—Philip Barton Key, John Campbell, C. Goldsborough—3.
Our Senate is decidedly republican, giving on a joint ballot, at least 15 efficient republican votes.
WORCESTER—CONGRESS.
   Federal. C. Goldsborough 1058   Demo. Nutter 402   ASSEMBLY.   Federal. E. K. Wilson 1054   Hayward 1053   Williams 1043   Bennett 876   Demo. Sturges 496   Prideau 495   Franklin 464   Hillard 282  
SOMERSET.
   CONGRESS. Federal. C. Goldsborough 662   Demo. Nutter 279   ASSEMBLY.   Federal. General Winder 732   General Gale 726   J. Bayley 754   J. Coliman 722   Demo. P. Dashiell 281   W. L. Haynie 246   A. Dashiell 274   A. Elzey 235  
ALLEGHANY COUNTY RETURNS.
   CONGRESS. Upton Bruce 652   Roger Nelson 237   ASSEMBLY.   Federal.   M'Mahon 596   Hilcarey 590   J. Tomlinson 572  
   Reid Demo. 571   B. Tomlinson 342   Brook 324   Briscoe 319   Rizer 317  
DELAWARE ELECTION.
   Red. Demo.     Newcastle county, 888 1575   Kent county, 1039 600   Sussex county, 1324 662   Federal - - 3242 2837   Democrat - - 2837  
Federal majority, 405 votes for Representative to Congress—for Legislature, federal majority the same.
VERMONT ELECTION.
Randolph, October 3.
From the return of votes for governor, we are induced to believe there is no choice by the people.
From information on which we think we may confidently rely, the Members of Assembly will stand thus:
   COUNTIES. Rep. Fed.     Bennington, 11 4   Windham, 5 14   Rutland, 20 5   Windsor, 17 4   Addison, 10 9   Orange, 15 5   Chittenden, 8 13   Caledonia, 11 8   Franklin, 6 10   Orleans, 7 9   Essex, 4 5   Grand-Isle, 1 3   115 89  
From the Kentucky Palladium.
The importance of the ensuing Presidential election, renders it necessary that we should inform our readers, that polls will be opened in the several counties in this commonwealth, on the second Monday in November next, for the choice of eight electors, four in the southern and four in the northern district. Subjoined, we have added a list of those gentlemen's names, who have, within our knowledge, proffered their services to the consideration of their countrymen, as electors.—Numerous conjectures have been hazarded in the Atlantic States, relative to a division of the votes of this state for President; and some federal prints have gone so far as to calculate on four for Clinton; but from the number of candidates, who have declared themselves in favor of Mr. Madison, and the sentiments of the people of this country, not a doubt exists but Mr. Madison will have an unanimous vote.
"We are authorised," says the Charleston Courier, "to say, that certain accounts have been received in this city stating, that gen. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, of this state, will be supported by the federal republicans throughout the several states, at the ensuing election, as President of the United States."
We have received a file of Paris newspapers to the 13th of August.
They contain but few articles of importance which have not been anticipated, and are principally filled with projects for the interior improvement of France, and with literary articles. They are almost entirely silent with regard to Spanish affairs: Among the late Imperial decrees is one for opening a grand road of communication between Paris and Madrid by the way of Pau, Oleron and Saragossa.
Austria is pushing her levies with great vigor, but owing to the scarcity of money and the deranged state of her finances great dissatisfaction is created.
The Napoleon code has been adopted in the kingdom of Westphalia.
The Diet of Hungary is convoked at Presburg.
Very spirited exertions are making in France in the cultivation of cotton, which is said to grow luxuriantly.
The Moniteur denies that any questions of importance are pending between France and Austria, and ridicules the idea of Austrian levies en masse.
The Ottoman Porte has exempted from duty cotton exported to France.
London, Aug. 16. We have received some Portuguese papers of a recent date, from which we have only had time to make the following extract:
Coimbra, July 18.
PROCLAMATION OF ADMIRAL COTTON.

and loyal Portuguese, engaged in a just, honorable, and glorious cause, such as the re-establishment of its rightful Prince, that all the support lying in the power of his Britannic majesty's fleet shall be given.
"Capt. Smith, commanding his Britannic majesty's ship Comus, is charged to deliver this express, and instructed to proceed to Sines in order to lend prompt and immediate assistance.
"The British admiral undersigned can assure the inhabitants of Sines, of the whole kingdom of Portugal, that the most energetic, valorous, and decisive efforts have been displayed with the co-pletest success to frustrate the perfidious design of the French against the independence and even the existence of this nation. The French ships in Cadiz have been battered and compelled to surrender to the brave Spaniards; the people are in every part risen in arms, and the result cannot fail of proving glorious. Similar energy must be attended with the same success in Portugal, and thus will the inhabitants of both kingdoms hold an equal right to the esteem, applause and admiration of Europe.
"The undersigned has received deputations, from the Provinces of the north of Portugal, already in arms, swearing to re-establish the government of their legitimate Prince and to resist their oppressors. At Oporto, Viana do Entre, Minho E Duro, Viana de Entre, 100,000 Portuguese men have risen in arms; and if their gallant countrymen in the south unite themselves to them, they cannot fail overthrowing the small band of Frenchmen now occupying the Capitol; but to vanquish, unanimity is requisite; let them not be intimidated by menaces, or be corrupted by promises; let them bravely and resolutely determine to rescue themselves from oppression, and to restore the government of their lawful Prince.
"General Junot has even in his last edict of the 26th of June, fabricated the most sanguinary threats against the inhabitants of Portugal; they are threatened with the destruction of the most loyal and populous cities, and their inhabitants doomed to the point of the sword, by a handful of men, amounting, at most, to ten thousand, bearing in no comparison to the population of Portugal. Woe to the criminal oppressors if the loyal Portuguese encounter them fearlessly; the righteousness of its cause must triumph. Noble enthusiasm pervading the ranks can never be daunted, if all access to seduction be precluded. A vigorous resistance conjoined to the energetic efforts now exerting by your valorous neighbors and friends, the Spaniards, resolutely engaged in the same glorious cause, must have the happiest issue; as yet there are thousands in Portugal anxious to emulate the deeds of their forefathers in loyalty and glory. I repeat it to each loyal Portuguese, that all the aid, of which his Britannic majesty's fleet is capable, shall be given in behalf of a cause so just, glorious, and honorable, as the restoration of its lawful Prince, in whose name the standard ought to have been raised in the south, as has been done in the north, for all the loyal to repair to.
"Given on board his Britannic majesty's ship Hibernia, anchored at the mouth of the Tagus, July 1, 1808.
"(Signed) "CHARLES COTTON." Düsseldorf, Aug. 1.—Counsellor of state Bengenot, arrived here on the 30th ult. with Mr. Pepin de Belleisle. On the same day he received the visit of the chief authorities. The next day he took possession of the Duchy of Berg, in the name of the Emperor of the French, and received the oath of allegiance of the magistrates. Since the inhabitants of the great duchy were to lose a beloved prince, nothing more glorious and happier could happen to them, than to re-enter under the dominion of H. I. and R. majesty.
Vienna August 1.—On the 8th July, all the Turkish merchants at Semlin were ordered to leave that city immediately. Great exertions were making by them to procure vessels to carry into execution this arbitrary order, the motives and object of which are still unknown.
The court gazette contains the following article respecting Turkey—
"On the 17th June the grand fleet under the captain Pacha, Seyl. Ah Pacha received a formal order to be ready to put to sea in three days; & fast sailing cutters were dispatched to procure provisions and ammunition. This movement is attributed to the appearance of a strong division of Lord Collingwood's fleet in the Archipelago, and of the entrance of the Dardanelles.
On the 27th June, the Turkish fleet consisting of 11 sail of the line,
7 frigates and 5 small armed vessels, put to sea.
Cassel, (Westphalia) August 4.—His majesty has just published the following decree respecting English merchandise—
"1. The English merchandise confiscated at Hamburg and to be sent to France, shall pass free through our states.
"2. The escort of each convoy shall be bound to produce, either to the custom houses of the gendarmerie, certificates from the French minister at Hamburg, of the origin of the merchandise and the number of waggons, casks, bales, and tons.
Naples, August 1. Yesterday the council of state was specially convened, to read the following:
NAPOLEON, etc. etc.
The throne of Naples and Sicily being vacated by the accession of our dear and well beloved brother Joseph Napoleon to the throne of Spain and the Indies, we have decreed and do decree that the following dispositions shall be executed as forming part of the constitutional statute given at Bayonne, the 20th June, present year:
Art. 1. Our dear and well beloved brother-in-law, prince JOACHIM NAPOLEON, Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves (Gen. Murat) is King of Naples and Sicily, the commencement of whose reign is dated August 1, 1808.
2. The crown of Naples and Sicily is hereditary in the direct descendants, natural and legitimate, of the said prince Joachim Napoleon, from male to male in the order of primogeniture, to the perpetual exclusion of females.
3. Nevertheless, in case our dear and well beloved sister, the princess Caroline should survive her husband, she shall ascend the throne.
4. On the demise of our dear and well beloved brother-in-law, prince Joachim Napoleon, and of our dear & well beloved sister, princess Caroline, and in default of male descendants, natural and legitimate, of the said prince Joachim Napoleon, the crown of Naples and Sicily shall devolve to us and to our heirs, male descendants, natural and legitimate or adopted.
In default of our male descendants, natural and legitimate or adopted, the crown of Naples and Sicily shall descend to the male descendants natural and legitimate of prince Joseph Napoleon, king of Spain and the Indies.
In default of male descendants, natural and legitimate of prince Joseph Napoleon, the crown shall descend to the male descendants, natural and legitimate of prince Louis Napoleon, king of Holland.
In default of male descendants, natural and legitimate of prince Louis Napoleon, the crown shall descend to the male descendants, natural and legitimate of prince Jerome Napoleon, king of Westphalia.
And in case this last named king shall have no male children, the crown shall descend to him who shall be designated in our will, either amongst our nearest relations, or amongst those whom we may judge the most worthy to govern the Two Sicilies.
5. Prince Joachim Napoleon, become king of the Two Sicilies, shall be invested with the dignity of grand admiral of France; which title shall be attached to the crown so long as the order of succession established by the present statute shall exist.
The present constitutional statute shall be registered in the archives of the council of state; transcribed on the registers of the courts and tribunals of the kingdom, and published according to the usual forms.
Given at our imperial and royal palace, at Bayonne, the 15th July, 1808.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the emperor, the minister secretary of state.
(Signed) H. B. MARAT. True copy, the minister secretary of state. F. RICCIARDI.
ROYAL DECREES. Joachim Napoleon, king of the Two Sicilies, having heard the report of our ministers of foreign affairs, have decreed and do decree as follows:
Art. 1. The title which we assume on ascending the throne of the Two Sicilies, shall be—Joachim Napoleon by the Grace of God and the Constitution of the State, king of the Two Sicilies, grand admiral of the empire.
2. The present decree shall be inserted in the bulletin of the laws, and communicated to all the departments of state.
3. Our minister of foreign affairs, and our other ministers, as far as concerns them, are charged with the execution of the present decree.
Given at Bayonne, 20th July, 1808.
(Signed) JOACHIM NAPOLEON. PROCLAMATION. Joachim Napoleon, by the Grace
of God, &c. to the people of the Two Sicilies.
According to the intent of Divine Providence, his majesty, the august emperor of the French, our dear and loved brother-in-law, having ceded to us the crown of the Two Sicilies, it is pleasing to us to find ourselves chosen to govern a people gifted with all the good qualities necessary to recover that ancient glory which distinguished their ancestors and perpetuated their name.
All our efforts and constant study shall be to second this enthusiasm, from which ought to flow the grandeur and the prosperity of the country and of our crown. The first duty which we impose on ourselves is to show to all Europe on every occasion the gratitude with which we are penetrated towards the august emperor, Napoleon, and to let our people feel all the advantages which will result to them from an intimate union of their interests with those of the great French empire.
The constitution proclaimed by our august predecessor, & guaranteed by his majesty the emperor, having been solemnly accepted by us, shall be invariably observed, and shall form the basis of our government.
And as it is agreeable to us to walk in the footsteps of a sovereign who has been a blessing to his people, we confirm in all military, civil and political employments of the state all persons who are actually invested with them. And we wish that each of our subjects may continue to enjoy the rank and treatment which he has hitherto enjoyed, and exercise their respective functions.
Our intention is to reside constantly in the midst of you, with queen Caroline, our amiable spouse, with the prince royal, Adelle, Napoleon, and our young family whom we confide with pleasure to your love and fidelity. They will commence from this moment to learn the sentiments which ought to attach them to the country, and the duties which they will have to perform in order to contribute to the glory and happiness of the kingdom. As for you, we doubt not all the officers employed in the service of state will be anxious to perform those duties strictly, in order that our people may receive the justice due to them. All our subjects may depend on our vigilance and attachment.
(Signed) JOACHIM NAPOLEON.
By the king, minister secretary of state. F. RICCIARDI.
The council of state voted an address of thanks, and a deputation to compliment the new sovereign.
To-day the decree of his imperial majesty and the proclamation of H. M. Joachim Napoleon were published throughout Naples with the greatest pomp. This evening all the theatres will be opened gratis; the city will be illuminated three days.
The queen is expected here on the 15th.
New-York, Oct. 11. LATEST NEWS FROM ENGLAND.
The British ship Argo, Dick, arrived at this port last evening from Liverpool, which place she left the 23th of Aug. The Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received by her London papers to the 26th Aug. and Lloyd's Lists to the same date. From the former we have copied whatever is interesting; the latter, in consequence of the Embargo, afford scarcely an article of marine news.
London, Aug. 20.—By a vessel arrived from Oporto, we learn that gen. Castanos had detached 10,000 of his troops to Estremadura, where they were to be joined by 15,000 men of that province, for the purpose of assisting in the liberation of Portugal from the French yoke.
There is a report that Bonaparte has been assassinated near Bordeaux by a band of 100 youths, who formed a plan for the purpose. A letter from Amsterdam is alleged as the authority.
August 22.—Bonaparte is pouring troops from Italy and the south of France into Spain. Even the Paris guards are ordered for that service. Every possible means of expediting their march are resorted to, and it is computed that the French army in Spain will amount to 150,000 men. The Paris and Dutch papers at length admit something of the real state of Spain.—They confess that the commotions in it are not yet appeased; but they add that they are not dangerous. If they are not dangerous, how comes it that an army of 150,000 men is necessary to appease them; but it is not on the side of Spain alone, we trace the perturbed spirit of Napoleon. Every part of the continent is in a state of preparation for the renewal of hostilities. In Poland, Silesia, as well as along the course of the Vistula and the Oder, we find that Bonaparte's troops are in motion.—
Nor is the Austrian government less active in their exertions to meet the impending shock. From Camiola and Trieste, to the northern circles of Bohemia, not only military efforts are making, but a circumstance which we consider with at least equal satisfaction, testimonies of loyalty, alacrity, and attachments to the state, are exhibited to the people.
The Emperor of Russia appears to rival Bonaparte in the severity of his regulations against commerce. By a recent Ukase, no loaded vessel, of any nation whatever, is allowed to sail from a port blockaded by the English. The Swedes are said to have made an unsuccessful descent on Finland.
August 24. We have received the Hamburg Correspondenten to the 13th inst. This journal preserves something of the character by which it was formerly distinguished. While the Dutch and French papers are silent, or very nearly so, respecting the military preparations in every part of Germany, the Correspondenten contains a mass of intelligence on the subject. According to this paper the French troops are every where in motion. Camps of exercise are ordered to be formed at Hoeheim, in Bavaria and Monte Chiaro, in the Venetian. Great activity is employed in repairing and provisioning the fortresses on the right bank of the Rhine, and other parts of Germany field hospitals are ordered, ammunition preparing, and in short, that battle prevails in all the military departments which generally indicates an approaching campaign.
In every part of the Austrian states the zeal of the inhabitants anticipates the wishes of government, and the materials of armies are collected almost as soon as the orders for making the preliminary arrangements are issued. The same activity manifests itself in Poland. They are fortifying the right bank of the Vistula with as much industry as if they expected an immediate attempt on the part of the Russians to force the passage.
It is now rumored that marshal Bernadotte (prince of Ponte Corvo) will be created king of Portugal, and have the chief command of the French and their allies in Spain, to which country French and German troops have, during the last fortnight, been sent by forced marches.
The Danes are fitting out a number of privateers, to cruise in the Elbe and Weser, to prevent all communication with England by way of Heligoland.
August 26. Private letters from Rotterdam of the 22d, repeat the rumors of approaching hostilities between France and Austria. That not only Russia but Prussia, as far as its present imbecility will permit, is to take part in the war against Napoleon.
The Austrian minister has quitted Amsterdam and returned to Vienna. He has not taken with him all the members of his mission.
Letters from the North of Europe, state that the Emperor Alexander, upon receiving intelligence of the abdication of the Royal Family of Spain, expressed himself in terms of disapprobation as to the manner and object of that proceeding.
Admiralty Office, August 23, } Two o'clock. }
A telegraphic message is just arrived from Yarmouth, announcing that several thousand Spanish troops, that were in the Danish islands, have surrendered to Admiral Keates, and are now in our possession in the Island of Langland, in the Great Belt.
August 19.—Some very favorable reports prevailed in the city this day among the American merchants, respecting certain overtures which have been made from the government of the U. S. leading to an adjustment of differences with this country. A messenger from America arrived at the house of the American minister, at a late hour last night, with dispatches, brought by the Hope sch. from Virginia, after the short passage of 28 days. The substance of them was laid before his majesty's ministers; and Mr. Pinckney has been invited to a conference previously to their being taken into consideration by the Privy Council. The Hope, without coming into Falmouth, proceeded immediately for Havre-de-Grace, with dispatches for gen. Armstrong, which are said to contain instructions decisive respecting the conditions on which the present relative situation of the two countries can be preserved. Those received in London are believed to be of a similar character.
Tranquebar, Feb. 19, 1808. We embarked on the 10th instant at Madras, on board his Majesty's ship Russel, and sailed at day break the following morning. On the afternoon of the 12th we reached our destination, the mouth of the river Caveri, off the town of Tranquebar. The place was immediately summoned & articles of capitulation were
signed at ten P. M. between Colonel Watson and Captain Canfield, on the part of the British, & the Deputy Governor on the part of the Danes.
Vienna July 30. An order has been issued in the course of this month, in which it is directed, that as a general embargo has been imposed in the U. States, in consequence of which no vessel can sail thence, no ship under the American flag shall be admitted into any of the Austrian ports.
Paris, August 16. On the 14th, at four in the afternoon, their majesties the emperor and empress arrived at St. Cloud in good health.
Petersburg, July 19.—The Court Gazette of this day contains the following Ukase:
"Having understood that some foreign vessels have entered our ports from Göteborg, we have judged it proper, during the war with Sweden to decree as follows:
"1. No foreign vessel of any nation, laden or unladen, shall be allowed to enter a Russian port from Sweden. "2. No vessel shall be allowed to sail for Sweden under any pretext, laden or unladen; and all merchants sending vessels from Russia shall take an oath and give security that the said vessels are not destined for Sweden."
The same Gazette publishes the following imperial rescript, addressed to M. Aiopens:
"Wishing to recompense your active and zealous services while on a mission to Sweden, and desirous also to testify our particular satisfaction at the firmness you displayed when arrested by order of the king of Sweden, contrary to the laws of nations, I have appointed you a knight of the order of St. Ann, of the first class, and I herewith send you the decoration.
"Your very affectionate, "ALEXANDER."
July 20.—Since the introduction of the British goods have been prohibited, our manufactures have increased considerably. Instead of British cloth, which now actually sells at 15 rubles per arshin, very good Russia cloth may be had at 5 rubles and a half.—The same may be said of all cotton goods.
Every thing promises a plentiful harvest in Russia.
SALE AT AUCTION. ON Wednesday next at the Hotel lately occupied by P. E. STILLE, will be sold to the highest bidder, sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. where the conditions will be made known, by S. SPEAKE, Auct. Washington, October 7—2t
SALE POSTPONED. THE above Sale is postponed until SATURDAY the 15th inst.
SALE—NEAR LEONARD TOWN. ON Thursday the 16th day of November next will be offered at Public Sale, at the late dwelling of PHILIP FORD, deceased, all the PERSONAL PROPERTY of the deceased, (except Negroes) consisting of an excellent, Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture of all sorts, Plantation utensils, &c.—Six months credit will be given to purchasers for all sums over $20, upon their giving good security for the payment of the same with interest from the day of sale. All sums of $20 and under, the cash must be paid to PHILIP FORD, surviving Adm'r. October 14—3w
District of Columbia, Washington county, ss. I HEREBY certify that BENJAMIN HALSEY of said county, brought before me, as a stray trespassing on his enclosures a SORREL HORSE about two years old, and 14 hands high, with a white face, only three shoes on, gallops and trots very well, and was taken up about three miles from the city of Washington. Given under my hand this 13th day of October 1808. SAML. H. SMITH. October 14—3t
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders of the Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the Third Instalment of Ten Dollars on each share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, Treasurer, in Alexandria, on or before the 25th day of October next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE, President. September 28—13t
PUBLIC SALE. By Order of the Orphan's Court of Calvert county, the subscriber will offer at Public Sale, at "Gode Cresses Levels," in Calvert county, the late residence of Mrs. Rebecca Mackall, deceased, on Thursday the 10th day of November, or next or the first fair day after, the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Plantation Utensils, stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hogs, of the said Rebecca Mackall, and also a number of Law Books and other Books. The sale will be on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond with security, and will commence at 9 o'clock in the morning and continue from day to day if necessary. RICHARD POTTS, Adm'r. Mrs. Rebecca Mackall. Calvert county, October 12—w3t

TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers in arrears are earnestly requested to comply with the terms of this Paper, which, it will be recollected, require the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance. As no period, in the affairs of our country, has been more momentous than the present, so, never has there been a time that required greater exertions from the public press. While the most indefatigable and unremitted efforts are made to mislead the public mind, and to give it a direction destructive to the great interests of the nation, it becomes the duty of the republican press to be firm, vigilant, and active in the diffusion of truth. This duty shall be performed by us. As heretofore the public shall be presented with a full and faithful view of the proceedings of the government, including the Debates of Congress, and the interesting Documents that emanate from the several departments of the government. If we are to judge from passing events, no session since the era of the government will have been more important than the one at hand.
To enable the Editor the more satisfactorily to discharge these duties, he has associated with himself, JOSEPH GALE, Jun. who, during the sittings of Congress, will be principally occupied in reporting their proceedings; a department in which he has already shown his competency and impartiality.
As this, together with other arrangements, will involve great additional expenses, we are compelled, notwithstanding the peculiar circumstances of the times, to address ourselves to the justice of our subscribers, under the hope that they will, by their punctuality, enable us faithfully to comply with our engagements.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN from the stable of the subscriber last night, the 6th inst. a handsome BLACK RIDGLING HORSE , about 13 hands high, white blaze face, hind feet white, an M. branded on the right side of the neck, and a W on the left shoulder; a scar on one of his fore legs. He is about eight years old, is in high order, and his coat shining black.
The above reward will be paid for the detection of the Horse and return of the same, or one half that amount for either. FREDERICK MAY. Washington City, October 16—
THIS DAY! Published by Josiah Wiltson , George-Town, Price $1.75 cents. ADELIN MOWBRAY, OR THE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, A TALE, IN 2 VOLUMES, By Mrs. Opie.
The above work has passed the ordeal of criticism in Europe and America with uncommon success, and from the flattering reception which the Simple Tales (by the same author) has met with, the publisher of Adeline Mowbray has no doubt, but the few copies which he has on hand, will soon be purchased by a discerning public, who are always inclined to encourage merit.
The above work may be had of the publisher, in George-Town, and of R. C. Weightman; or Daniel Rapine, Washington, & of the principal booksellers throughout the United States. October 10—5t.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county;" and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern, in said town, to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL , of Sand. March 21—opids
BANK OF COLUMBIA. The President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of eight per cent per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst. WM. WHANN , Cashr. September 19—6v
UNITED STATES PATENT FOR THE IMPROVED LIFE BUOY OR SEAMAN'S FRIEND. A PATENT having been granted by the President of the U. States of America, for the "Improved Life Buoy or Seaman's Friend," the public are respectfully informed that they may be accommodated with this highly useful machine at the shortest notice and very reasonable. Their utility must be generally allowed; and it is hoped now that they may be had in this city, American Manufactured . The lives of many may be saved, which for want of such precaution are untimely launched into eternity, to be lamented by their families and friends. Their power is so great that it is impossible for the wearer to sink, and if in danger of their vessel being wrecked a man may have it on and not be hindered from working at anything. The subscriber flatters himself that their utility is too well known to all those who are any ways connected with the waters to need any commenting on. Orders from any part of the United States, (post paid) will meet with punctilious attendance by WILLIAM FLOWER , General Commission Agent, No. 58, Walnut street Philadelphia. October 12—
LOST. A CHECK on the Branch Bank in this City, bearing date the 3d inst. for $250 in favor of Robert King or bearer, as the payment of which is stopped, it can be of no use to any person but the owner—a reasonable reward will be paid to the finder by delivering it to the subscriber at the Treasury Department. ROBERT KING. Washington, October 5—3t
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. ON Tuesday the 25th day of October next, will be run for over the Washington Course, a Purse of Five Hundred Dollars, four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding. On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars, three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted—and On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse" of Three Hundred Dollars, two miles and repeat—free only for colts and fillies. Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club. The Purse will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive certainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths. SAMUEL BOOTES , Secy. George-Town, August 31—4R
N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in conformity to a standing rule of the Club. S. B.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Sponcelies & rich silk Molekins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Norwell's celebrated PATENT PARALLEL SUSPENDERS for superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27—4f
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Now landing from on board the vchr. Maria, capt. Patulugh, and for SALE, at low prices, Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and New England Rum, Muscavado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Conks, Powder and shot of the best quality, White Lead in oil, A few crates of Stone Ware. They have also on hand, and for Sale, Madera, Marsala, and } Wine by the cask. Catalonia, } Claret in boxes of 1 dozen each, Cognac and } Brandy 4th proof. Bordeaux, } Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, Best Salid Oil, Mould and dip Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Lons of Mahogany. JOSEPH FORREST , Pres. August 22—
BY virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of Maryland, the Subscriber as trustee for the sale of part of the REAL ESTATE of James Beall son of Robert, deceased, will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION at Mr. Daniel Beall's, living on the premises, on Monday the 31st day of October next—the following Tracts or parcels of LAND, lying in Montgomery county and adjoining the lands of the late Allen Bowie: Part Buster, 142 acres. First Vacancy, 44 Part Second Vacancy, 38 Resurvey on Hatcher's } 49 Purchase, } 370
A further description of the property will be given to any person wishing to purchase, on application to the subscriber. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers shall give bond with security to be approved of by the trustee for paying the purchase money with legal interest thereon, within twelve months from the day of sale. SOLOMON HOLLAND , Trustee. Rockville, October, 7—3w
THIS is to give notice, that the Subscriber of Prince George county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince Georges county in Maryland, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of CASSANDRA HILLEARY , late of said county, deceased, All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 10th day of April next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 6th day of October, 1808. GEORGE HILLEARY , Adm'r. of Cassandra Hilleary. October 7—3t
PRINTING INK. SUMMER, WINTER, and First Quality of Book Printing INK, for sale at the store of Mr. THOMAS W. PAIRO , adjoining the Seven Buildings, & at Mr. JOHN MINCHIN'S New Jersey avenue, near the Capitol. October 10—3sp&w3m
LOST on or about the 22d of September last, a NELSON DIRK with an Ivory handle Gilt mountings, together with black leather Waist Belt, worked with gold thread. Any person finding the same and lodging it at Mr. STELLE'S Hotel, Capitol Hill, will be suitably rewarded by the owner. October 5—3t
WANTED , to Teach ARITHMETIC & GEOGRAPHY in a Female Academy, a Gentleman who is competent thereto, and who can devote three afternoons in the week to those objects. For particulars enquire of N. KING , War Office. October 7—3t
NEW GOODS. The Subscriber has just received from New-York, and now opening, at his Store, in Bridge-Street, the following Goods, viz: 1 Case 4-4th and 6-4th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. 7-8th Irish linens well assorted, 1 do. 8-4th and 10-4th Irish damask table diapers, 5 do. men's low priced f'd hats, 1 do. men and women's cotton stockings, plain, laced, and sandals, 1 trunk low priced English calicoes, 1 do. 3-4th cotton damask table diapers, 1 do. containing 35 dozen cotton damask towelling, 1 do. 60 pieces scarlet and brown Bandana handkerchiefs, 1 do. dark plaid gingham and black cambric muslins, 6 bales India cottons, different kinds, 4 do. white and brown German ticklenburgs, 46 boxes Havannah segars, All of which will be sold low for cash or approved paper at 60 or 90 days. EDWARD L. SMITH. George-Town, September 2—5w
A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office, Washington City, October 1st, 1808. A—Lucy Austin, John Abron, John Arnett. B—Samuel Button, Benjamin Bryan, Thomas Brister, Clement C. Biddle, Robert Brown 2, Rev. O. B. Brown, William Bankson, Lazarus Beach, Mr. Bruff, Breckenridge, John Babcock, James Bankhead, Jonathan T. Bell, Thomas Beatty, John W. Brouhagh, John M. Baker, Thomas Blount, Thomas P. Brice, James Button. C—Col. Thos. Cushing 2, Overton Carr, Philip Cevallos, John Crafts, James Chesnut, George Curtis, Walter Cure, Philip Clayton, John Chamberlain, Capt. Wm. Campbell 2, Anne Crone, Ann Cooper. D—Dawson (M. C.) W. M. Duncan 2, Beall Duval, W. W. Davis, Anthony Doibler, Monsieur Dauci 2, John P. Decatur, William Donnison. E—Charles E. Eckel 2, Mid'n. Jesse D. Elliott, Robert L. Edmond, Frederick E. Ecece, Elisha P. Elam, Mrs. Elizabeth. F—F. Floris, Wm. Ferguson, Mary Fox, Mrs. Fletcher, Ferdinand Fairfax, Rev. Edward Fenwick, Elizabeth B. Finch. G—George Gillespy, Hannah L. Gibbs, Adam Glossbrenner, Silas Grigs, Capt. G. Gill, Dr. Wm. Grayson, Walter Gaitlier. H—Peter Hagner, Wm. Hines, Robert Holliday, Simon Hubert, George Hodge, Maj. James Heard, R. G. Hopkins 2, Hanson Hedges, Lt. Dan. Hughes 2, David Henly, Hill & Nicholls, Alex. Hunter, Joseph Henriccker, Levi Hollingsworth, John Herron, Gustavus Higdon, Ben. Howard. J—Francis Jenkins, Thomas Johnston, (black man) Peggy Jones, Mary Jones, Henry B. Joy. K—Henry Kramer, John Kramer, jun. Sarah King, Joseph Kern, Alexander Kerr 2. L—Lt. Wm. Lewis 4, Capt. Winslow Lewis, Conrad Laug, Lt. Jas. T. Leonard 2, Jas. Livingston, Richard Leake, Andrew Lady, Edward Livingston 3, J. Lockwood, Joseph Lewis, jun. Owen Lyon, Alexander Lucas, Thomas Lynch, John Lyon. M—Hon. J. Marshall 2, Mary Matthews, Peter Mills, Capt. Wm. A. Murray, Capt. Myer Moses, Capt. Andrew McClary 3, John Maddox, Leonard Matly, Miss Mile, Horatia Moore 7, Mr. Moore, Edward L. Miles, Lt. Daniel Murray, Enoch Miller, James Moore, Ebenezer B. Morse, Lieut. G. A. Marcellin, William March, Mr. Miller, Wm. R. McKay, William Minnifie, Charles Mullen, Serj. D. Maher, Jacob Miller sen. David Magruder. N—Lt. Noah, Nicholl & Peck, Wm. L. Neale, John Nowland. O—Warren Offitt, Daniel Osterday, James Oldham, Col. Archibald Orme. P—Capt. Jos. Perry, David Parish, R. W. Peacock, John Peebles, Capt. N. Pinckney, Bernard Parsons, Stephen Perry, Capt. Joseph Perry. R—John B. Rittenhouse, Dr. John Ridgely, George Rowland, Gilbert C. Russell, Edmund Rogers, Com. John Rogers. S—Mrs. Simon, Mr. Spalding, Horatio Smallwood, David Slater, Thomas Simpson, Thos. Y. Sproule 2, Susan Sotorious, John Smith, John Sharp, Wm. Sherard, Maj. Amos Stoddard, William Shorthouse 2, Foxhall Sturman, Thomas Shields, John Smith, George C. Sibley, Richard Spalding, R. Stanford, Ebenezer Sturges, Jacob Summers, Col. Patrick Sim, Miles Smith. T—William Thornton 2, Joseph Thom, Col. Abisha Thomas, Robert Tilley, Elizabeth Tucker, Stephen Thomas, Elisha Thomas, John Thompson. W—John C. Woolfolk 2, James White 2, Philip Williams, Stephen Woodard, Serj. Sam. Whitmore, Edward Webb, Jacob T. Walden 2, Joseph Walker, D. Whitehurst 3, Henry Watson 2, Joshua E. White, Levi White, John Westcott jun. 2, Rubin Whips, David Woods, George Wolgar, Miss Catharine M. Wood. Y—John L. Young, Mrs. Cloe Young. October 7—w3t
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN. MR. DAPONTE informs his friends and the public, that he has opened his Academy nearly adjoining the Manhattan Bank, up Broadway road, where he will instruct Young Gentlemen in the French, Latin, & Italian Languages . Every attention will be paid to the morals of those entrusted to his care. N. B. Mr. Daponte begs to say he has, at the request of several parents engaged a very able person to teach, not only Writing and Cyphering in his Academy, but also the English Grammar, Geography, and other Juvenile rudiments . October 5—
WANTED to purchase or hire by the year, a NEGRO WOMAN , who is acquainted with washing and plain cooking. Also a NEGRO MAN , as a waiter, and who has some knowledge of horses—Satisfactory testimonials of their honesty and sobriety will be required. Enquire of the Printer. October 5—wtf
VALUABLE LAND & MILLS. The Subscriber offers for sale or barter, for Property in the City of Washington or George-Town , 125 acres of LAND; one half well timbered, the soil of an excellent quality, with a proportion of meadow ground, a never failing stream a water running directly through it, on which is a Grist and Saw Mill adjoining, all in complete order, with a fifteen foot water wheel, overshoot, also a small comfortable Dwelling and other out houses, with a variety of young fruit trees, and a spring of excellent water bursting out of a large rock near the house. It is deemed unnecessary to describe the natural advantages of this seat, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises. The above property is beautifully situated in Montgomery county, four miles from Richard Ross's tavern on the Baltimore road, seven miles from Bladensburg, and twelve from the city of Washington and George-Town. RICHARD LANSDALE. September 28—1awtf
IN the case of ROBERT BROWN JAMES , an insolvent debtor, late of the district aforesaid. Notice is hereby given, to the several creditors of the said Robert Brown Jameson, to bring in and exhibit to Colin Auld , trustee, appointed for the benefit of the said creditors, their respective claims, within five months from this 24th day of September 1808—and it is ordered, that notice of this order be published in the Alexandria Daily Gazette , and the National Intelligencer , once in each week, for three successive weeks. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia and acting judge in the case of the discharge of the insolvent debtor, aforesaid. Witness my hand and seal this 24th September, 1808. G. DENEALE , C. C. September 30—w3t
SLOOP UNITY—HANN. Arrived at Philadelphia the 20th inst. in three days from NORFOLK, is taking in Freight, and will sail soon for this place. October 3—
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTE d on the evening of the 29th of September last, DANIEL HARGIN , a recruit belonging to this rendezvous, says he is thirty-one years of age, but appears older; five feet seven inches in height, has hazel eyes, black hair and sallow complexion, was born in Ireland, and by occupation a blacksmith; had on of the public clothing, a black hat bound with white tape, cockade and Eagle, a coarse shirt ruffled at the breast, white frize vest with an Eagle button marked first regiment, a pair of coarse linen trowsers, short stockings, and shoes. He had on of his own an old cloth coatee, of a dark mixture, wore out at the elbows. The above reward with reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending and delivering him to me, or to any other officer of the army, or securing him in any jail in the United States, and giving me or any other officer of the army information thereof. ROBERT CHERRY. Commanding Recruiting Rendezvous. Washington City, October 3.
TO BE LET. A Comfortable dwelling house, with every convenience to accommodate a genteel family, now occupied by the Rev. Mr. Laurie—possession may be had on the 17th of this month—Stable and Carriage House if required. Apply to PIERCE PURCELL. Also a Two Story Brick House on F. Street—an excellent stand for business—a large store completely finished, a dry cellar, &c. &c. Stable and carriage house. Apply as above. October 3—3t
THE LAWYER; OR MAN AS HE OUGHT NOT TO BE; A TALE. Price One Dollar. The above highly interesting work is just published, and may be had at J. March's Book-Store, George-Town. September 26—6t
AMERICAN HEMP. The Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New-London; New-York; Philadelphia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Georgia, or New-Orleans. For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 3—wtn
WANTED to purchase or hire by the year, a NEGRO WOMAN , who is acquainted with washing and plain cooking. Also a NEGRO MAN , as a waiter, and who has some knowledge of horses—Satisfactory testimonials of their honesty and sobriety will be required. Enquire of the Printer. October 5—wtf
Orphan's Court, Prince Georges county, July 19th 1808. IT being represented to this court by petition in writing of Robert McGill administrator of Benjamin Gaitlier late of said county, deceased, that in consequence of the absence of the deceased's representatives from the state of Maryland, and of doubts being entertained whether the said absent representatives are in existence or have left any issue to represent them, he cannot safely make distribution of the assets in his hands without the interposition of this court. It is therefore ordered, that unless the said absent representatives appear before the 20th day of January next to receive their respective dividends, that the court will then proceed to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Robert McGill, among the deceased's representatives, residing in the state of Maryland, provided the said Robert McGill shall cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week for eight weeks before the 20th day of November next. Test, THUEMAN TYLER, Reg. of Wills for Prince George's county. August 29—w8t
VALUABLE LAND & MILLS. The Subscriber offers for sale or barter, for Property in the City of Washington or George-Town , 125 acres of LAND; one half well timbered, the soil of an excellent quality, with a proportion of meadow ground, a never failing stream a water running directly through it, on which is a Grist and Saw Mill adjoining, all in complete order, with a fifteen foot water wheel, overshoot, also a small comfortable Dwelling and other out houses, with a variety of young fruit trees, and a spring of excellent water bursting out of a large rock near the house. It is deemed unnecessary to describe the natural advantages of this seat, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises. The above property is beautifully situated in Montgomery county, four miles from Richard Ross's tavern on the Baltimore road, seven miles from Bladensburg, and twelve from the city of Washington and George-Town. RICHARD LANSDALE. September 28—1awtf
IN the case of ROBERT BROWN JAMES , an insolvent debtor, late of the district aforesaid. Notice is hereby given, to the several creditors of the said Robert Brown Jameson, to bring in and exhibit to Colin Auld , trustee, appointed for the benefit of the said creditors, their respective claims, within five months from this 24th day of September 1808—and it is ordered, that notice of this order be published in the Alexandria Daily Gazette , and the National Intelligencer , once in each week, for three successive weeks. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia and acting judge in the case of the discharge of the insolvent debtor, aforesaid. Witness my hand and seal this 24th September, 1808. G. DENEALE , C. C. September 30—w3t
JOHN W. HOLLINGSWORTH, MERCHANT TAYLOR FROM BALTIMORE, Near the Navy Yard in 8th street, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has for sale a quantity of ready made goods, viz. Coats, Surteaus, Jackets, &c. and also a quantity of Hair Powder , suitable for Barbers at a moderate price. October 3—3t
Prince George's County, to wit: I hereby certify that Nolley Maddox of the said county, brought before me as a stray, trespassing on his inclosure, a dark brown GELDING , about 12 years old, 14 1-2 hands high, a small star in his forehead, switch tail, heavy lopped ears, no perceptible brand, many galled both by the saddle and gears. Given under my hand, a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, this 26th of July, 1808. HENRY A. CALLIS. The owner of the above mentioned Horse is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. NOTLEY MADDOX, living near the Eastern Branch bridge, Prince George's county, Md. September 26—w3t
PUBLIC SALE. By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county , will be sold, at Public Sale , at Vansville , in Prince George's county , on Saturday the 15th day of October next, THE residue of the Personal Estate of Zachariah Baldwin , late of said county, deceased; consisting of sundry valuable Negroes. A credit of six months will be given, on the purchasers giving bond, with approved security, bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. HENRY CULVER , Adm. with the will annexed, September 26—w3t
FOR SALE. THE two story BRICK HOUSE , situate on square No. 930, in the city of Washington, now occupied by Mr. Tanis Craven , as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
This is to give Notice. THAT the subscribers of Prince George's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of Isaac Magruder , late of Prince Georges county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 15th day of March next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all the benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 13th day of September, 1808. ANN MAGRUDER, THOS. MAGRUDER, Administrators. September 14—w6t
Prince George's county, ss. ON application to me the subscriber in the recess of the court as Chief Judge of the first Judicial District of the state of Maryland by petition in writing of HENRY ADDISON CALLIS , of Prince Georges county, praying for the benefit of the act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors, and the several supplements thereto on the terms mentioned in the said acts—a schedule of his property and list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them, being annexed to his petition; and the said Henry Addison Callis , having satisfied me by competent testimony that he has resided in the state of Maryland two years immediately preceding the time of his application, having also stated in his petition that he is now in actual confinement for debt and not on account of any breach of the peace or for the non-payment of any fine, or penalty for the breach of the laws of this state or of the United States, and having produced to me the certificate of the sheriff of Prince Georges county to that effect, and having prayed to be discharged from confinement on the terms prescribed in the said acts, and having given security for his personal appearance at the next county court to answer any allegations that may be made against him by his creditors. I do hereby order and adjudge that the said Henry Addison Callis be discharged from his imprisonment, and by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer for three months successively before the first Monday in December next, to give notice to his creditors to appear before the county court at the court house of said county, at 12 o'clock of the said first Monday in December next for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, on the said Henry Addison Callis then and there taking the oath prescribed for the delivering up his property and to show cause if any they have why the said Henry Addison Callis should not have the benefit of the several acts of Assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors. Given under my hand this 22th day of August 1808. JOHN GANTT. September 2—w3m
PUBLIC SALE. ON MONDAY the 31st October next will be sold at Public Auction a Two Story BRICK HOUSE , with adjacent FRAME BUILDING , and the LOTS No. 10 and 11, on Square No. 925, near the MARINE BARACKS . The house was lately inhabited by Col. Wharton , now in the occupancy of Thomas Corbury . The terms will be made known on the day of sale, at 11 o'clock. The Sale to commence precisely at 12 o'clock. SAMUEL SPEAKE , Auctioneer. September 19—tdos