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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. V.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. DCCVII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19th, 1805
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FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Thoughts on the true path to national glory. By an old whig to his friend.
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The establishment of these principles cost us the blood of many of our best citizens and a debt of eighty millions. On the other hand we gained a lofty character in the eyes of Europe, we placed our independence on an imperishable foundation, and we acquired a vast territory of unlocated land.
In no respect was the wisdom of the old Congress better displayed than in the form of government adopted by them. Their object was, without delay, to assert their violated rights, and to gain an independent rank among the powers of the earth. By devising a system of the greatest simplicity, and deviating as little as possible from the existing state of things, they insured the largest attainable portion of unanimity and effort. This was of infinite importance. Had we been convulsed with divisions respecting a more perfect system of government, it is very probable that our exhausted and inharmonious strength would have yielded to the arms of our enemies. This course commanded another result no less important. It gave us time for reflection. Our wisest citizens saw at an early period that the confederation could not long endure for any considerable length of time. Its ill-success, after the war, also served to convince the people that the system, though practiced by ancient nations, would not answer for a state of society essentially different. Hence scarcely any diversity existed at the period of promulgating the new form of government on the propriety of abandoning the existing one; and hence the way was paved to the adoption of the new one.
Under this system we have lived for sixteen years, and have enjoyed a degree of national and individual prosperity unrivaled in the annals of the world. The fruits of this government are,
1. A supreme devotion to our own country, and a distrust of, without an enmity to foreign powers. We love our country, not because it gave us birth, but because it has given birth to the most splendid fabrics of human wisdom ever exhibited to the world. Our pride arises not from a long ancestry, from extensive domains, from titles, from military eclat, from the dazzling splendors of wealth, but from the conscious elevation we feel at being the only freemen on earth. Here, and here only, have we erected a monument to the equality of rights, to which time only imparts new strength. Here, and here only exists the living, we will add, the imperishable memorial that "that all men are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This is the only description of pride worthy of being the foundation of patriotism. The attachment to soil and country, independent of these circumstances, and some others which generally follow in their train, is a blind, and generally a dangerous passion. It is usually founded on ignorance, and will not bear the test of examination. It leads its possessor to form incorrect estimates of his own country as well as of other countries. By exaggerating the resources and the pretensions of the former, and proportionally diminishing those of the latter, it exposes nations to perilous indiscretions, and inevitably leads to the commission of acts of injustice. Finally, it cherishes a lively hatred among nations, made friends by nature, which exposes them to frequent hostility. Our institutions happily have a different tendency. They lead us to distrust, without being hostile to foreign powers. It is wisdom to distrust those who, actuated by military interests, and rendered arrogant by the success of abused power, habitually endeavor to impede our progress. It is right that we should refuse our entire confidence to such governments. But it does not follow that we should rank them among our enemies. We distinctly perceive that their conduct towards us does not generally arise from any peculiar enmity, but flows from the corrupt system so long practiced in Europe, according to which a nation aims at greatness, not so much by developing her resources, and scattering blessings around her, as by diminishing the strength of other nations and blasting their resources. So far from being signified by these motives, it is our policy to develop our own resources without, in the least, disturbing those of other nations. We, indeed, may go farther, and say that our interests lie in pro-
moting theirs. For the more abundant the European products of labor and ingenuity, the lower will necessarily be the price we pay for them. Hence—in the second place, our institutions have instilled into us a love of peace. It is to this habitual sentiment that we owe a large portion of our prosperity. A full view of the pernicious effects of war upon national and individual happiness has perhaps never been taken. Indeed when we consider the infinite ways in which it operates; when we consider its influence upon morals which no time can retrieve; upon modes of thinking which lead to radical errors in government; upon human life of which it seldom fails to make a prodigal havoc; upon the welfare of families, which it often leaves to want and misery; and upon the liberties of nations which it sacrifices to military usurpation, it may be justly pronounced the deadliest scourge of man. Yet such is the infatuation of nations that they rush into its horrors with sounds of gladness and triumph. How infinite then the value of erecting the strongest possible barrier against it. This particularly in a republican government, can only be found in national opinion.
In the third place our institutions have inspired us with a confidence in the republican system. The annals of the whole world may in vain be searched for the records of a people so happy as the people of the United States. We may confidently trust the illustration of this truth to the heart of every American.
In the fourth place we have acquired a conviction that limited powers confided to governments are the best securities of our rights and happiness;—that religious establishments are unwarrantable invasions of conscience and engines of tyranny;—that large armies and navies are dangerous to liberty and oppressive to, instead of protective of industry; and that all privileged orders are the shields of despotic power.
These are the eminent blessings we have acquired, the value of which has been clearly illustrated by every vicissitude of our affairs. On their preservation depend the continuance and the progress of our prosperity. How then shall they be best secured. The solution of this enquiry will show us the path to true national glory.
It is manifest that if our numbers continue to increase in the ratio in which they have increased for the last century, our strength increasing with them, our progress to true greatness will be steady and rapid, provided we do not lose any of the distinguished blessings we at present enjoy.
We are told, however, that these blessings can only attend the early period of our existence; and that there are evils, whose germs are planted in our soil, that will soon develop themselves to the destruction of liberty. These are alleged to be,
1. Slavery. 2. Extensive territory and population. 3. Local Jealousy. 4. Luxury. 5. The great increase of the powers of the general government, and particularly of the executive. 6. A spirit of conquest.
These are, it is acknowledged, the evil genii which have led other free nations astray. They are those therefore which require our utmost vigilance to avert, that we may be saved from their fate. The means by which this happy end can be obtained will delineate the road to national glory. It is here proper that I should make myself distinctly understood. What is national glory? I answer, the true glory of a nation consists in the happiness of its citizens. The glory of that nation is therefore the greatest, whose manners and institutions promote, in the highest degree, the happiness of all its citizens. False glory is a very different thing. So far from consisting in the happiness of communities, it rises on its subversion. It elevates to a lofty eminence one man, or a few men, whom it denominates a king and nobles, surrounds them with wealth and show, and vests them with power, which they use not for the good of the people, so much as for their personal aggrandizement. It produces unceasing collisions between nations whose real interests are the same. To administer to its own eclat and enjoyment, it robs, without a blush, nations of their liberty and their substance. It carries the best men to the gallows or the guillotine, and finds among the most corrupt the instruments of its power, the ministers to its vengeance, and the pandars to its pleasure. God preserve my country from such glory! Thank Heaven we have as yet no such men as emperors and kings, and lords
and priests. Our only misfortune is to have a few apologists for them, whose insignificance alone shields them from public abhorrence. Let them as our distinguished President has so well said, "stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it." Let them, grateful for the generous treatment received from this nation in whose bosom they live, maintain their opinions with candor and decency. While they shall do this, neither they nor we can have any thing to fear. But should they, trusting too much to the honorable toleration which the self-respect of republicans extends to them, profit of it, by base artifice and dishonorable stratagem to disturb the public peace, and endanger the general happiness, they may rue the day that made them traitors.
(To be continued.)
SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF MR. COOPER.
In America, where business is every one's occupation, but few remarkable characters have appeared, and scarcely a biographer has been found to distinguish those few, before the world. However congenial the mystery of money making may be with a cheerful evenness of temper, it is certainly inimical to genius; and where the opulent loungers would fain, the men of trade frown on the efforts of imagination. Our luxuries are exotic, our entertainments imported, our public spectacles more or less excellent as they approach the European models, of which they are the distant imitations. The barrenness of our literary domain is not therefore to be wondered at; nor where the soil, though so rank has been hitherto so uncultivated, should it surprise, that when a native plant has sprung up, its virtues have not been recorded, or when a foreign one transplanted, has thriven, though its qualities may have been sufficiently made known, or justly appreciated. The writer of the following memoir, is among the earliest in this country, to attempt the delineation of a living character, and the subject one of the most eminent of those, whose walks of life, have not been political, that have presented themselves to the biographer. The undertaking is made with that diffidence, which respect for the public voice, and the magnitude of the biographical attempt inspire; the writer's motto is "Neminem libenter nominem, nisi ut laudem; sed nec peccata reprehendens, nisi ut alios prodessem."
Mr. Cooper was born about the year 1777, of reputable parents. His father was a furgeon, and acquired considerable property in the East under Warren Hastings's Indian administration—but of the greater part, if not all of this, his widow and children were at his death, which was abroad, defrauded and left destitute. When nine years old, Cooper was taken, out of friendship to his family, and in some sort adopted by Mr. Godwin, the well known author of the Essay on Political Justice, by whom he was educated and intended for a writer; and no doubt inducted into the visionary democratical sentiments of his instructor. He is probably one of the very few, who have been apprenticed to an apprenticeship; and as it is impossible to determine the bent and much more to the bounds and strength of a mind so young, it is somewhat remarkable that a man of Godwin's understanding should train a boy to write books, before it was certain he could ever be induced to read them. What Mr. Godwin's particular method of education was, we do not know; and though when his opinions are adverted to, it should seem it was not a system of restraint, yet when Cooper's readings on most subjects is considered, with his negligent habits, for some years past, a belief cannot but be impressed, that the foundation laid, was of its kind, a good one.
Such a pupil to such a master must have been roused and delighted by the French revolution. Cooper was scarcely seventeen when his enthusiasm prompted him to relinquish the pen for the sword, and to seek a commission in the armies of the great Republic, the full sprouting sensibility, and uncertain laurels of the author were blasted—vic and moral crowns, ovations, and "sabres d'honneur," were much more glittering and accordingly it was already determined that he should engage for the banners of liberty and confusion, when the war broke out between England and France and clouded the brilliant prospects of military promotion and renown in the cause of liberty. Then it was, he turned his attention to the stage, and communicated his wishes to his benefactor; they were received with coldness and regret, and not till some time assented to, and
then with decided disapprobation. His intention however being found invincible, M. Holcroft undertook to give him some preparatory lessons. When he was thought sufficiently prepared many difficulties occurred, before a suitable place could be found for his first appearance; at last Mr. Stephen Kemble offered his auspices, and Edinburgh was concluded on. The writer of this sketch has heard Mr. Cooper describe with great pleasure his first interview with the Scotch manager; he was at that time a raw country youth of seventeen. On his arrival in Edinburgh, little conscious of his appearance and incompetency, he waited on Mr. Kemble, made up in the extreme of rustic foppery, proud of his talents, and little doubting his success. When he mentioned his name and errand, Mr. Kemble's countenance changed from a polite smile to the stare of disappointment. Cooper had been prepared for young Norval; but he was obliged to exchange all his expected eclat for a few cold excuses from the manager, and the chagrined seeing some nights after, his part filled by an old man and a bad player. During the remainder of the season he continued with Stephen Kemble without ever appearing. From Edinburgh he went with the company to Newcastle upon Tyne, here he lived a dependent, inactive and undistinguished as before, till, owing to the want of a proper person to fill the part of Malcolm in Macbeth he was call to that humble character—in so inferior a sphere did he begin to move who is now become one of the brightest luminaries of the theatrical hemisphere. His debut was even less flattering than his reception from the manager had been. Till the last scene he passed through tolerably well, but when he came to the lines, which conclude the play.
"So thanks to all at once, and to each one. Whom we invite to see us crown'd at Scone." After scratching out his hands and assuming the attitude and smile of thankfulness, slight embarrassment checked him, and he paused, still keeping his posture and look—he promptly made himself heard by every one, but the bewildered Malcolm, who still continued mute, every instant of his silence increasing ten fold his perplexity—Macduff whispered the words in his ear—Macbeth, who lay staggered at his feet, broke the bonds of death to assist his dumb successor; the prompter spoke almost to vociferation. Each Thane dead or alive joined his voice—but this was only "confusion worse confounded," if he could have spoken, the amazed Prince might with great justice have said "so thanks to all at once—but his utterance was gone," vox laudibus haerens, a hiss presently broke out in the Pit, the clamour soon became general, and the curtain dropped amid a shout of universal disapprobation.
After this discourteous Cooper returned not a little humiliated to England. His friends Godwin and Holcroft, who were convinced that he possessed the requisites for a performer of eminence, sent him on a tour of improvement on the Provincial Theatres. They expected that he would thus acquire an acquaintance with the stage, and prepare himself for the Theatres of the Metropolis. An evil genius seemed still to preside over his wanderings. He appeared to the managers in whose course he was enlisted as a raw recruit who possessed no talents for the profession. Characters of importance were considered utterly beyond his reach. Those of inferior rank he played without success, and he degenerated into a mere letter carrier. In this manner he murdered a few months, starving on a paltry salary, and then abandoning his inkomme and degrading situation, travelled on foot to London.
Mr. Cooper's friends now abandoned the idea of practice on provincial stages; M. Holcroft again took him in hand, and led him to Shakespeare's most distinguished characters for his instruction. He made him recite passages, and would explain the nature of the characters, the situations in which they are placed, the passions by which they were influenced. Thus he taught him that great requisite of performers to conceive the intention of the author, and enter into the feelings of the characters. After some months close attention, in which the extraordinary talents of his youthful pupil were rapidly evolved, he was then ready for a first appearance. He accordingly at the early age of 18 performed in one week the arduous characters of Hamlet and Macbeth, on the boards of Covent Garden, to overflowing houses, and with the most flattering applause.
On this subject we have heard that Mr. Tyler, at present of the New York Theatre, had belonged to one of the
provincial companies in which Cooper had held a very humble station. Mr. Tyler, forming other engagements with Mr. Hewitt, quitted the British for the American stage. Shortly after his arrival he received a letter from one of his Thespian friends, who after regaling him with a variety of Green room history, added: "and now prepare yourself for an astonishment; that identical M. Cooper who a few months ago was playing the very underling characters at our theatre, and appeared extremely incompetent, is now performing Hamlet with applause in London!"
After Mr. Cooper had met so favorable a reception from the London audience, he was offered a liberal engagement; but as he was not yet capable of sustaining a line of characters, he was expected to take such business as he was able to perform. This engagement he declined:—"Aut Cæsar aut nullus," seems to have any secondary situation. He accordingly retired to the country, where he employed himself in cultivating his dramatic talent.
Shortly after this period, Mr. Wignell, who had visited England to raise a reinforcement for the Philadelphia company, heard of him. He immediately entered into a negotiation, which was promptly concluded; and in a few days from its commencement Mr. Cooper was on the Atlantic, voyaging to America.
The Philadelphians were slow in discovering his merits. His line of acting interfered with that of their favorite performers, and as he had many careless and some dissipated habits he was far from being a favorite. This was particularly evidenced at his benefit, for which there were only a few seats taken.
This did not affect Cooper's pocket, for his benefit was guaranteed to a certain amount by his engagement with the managers. It however affected his pride and he was determined to avoid the disgrace attendant on a "beggarly account of empty boxes." He therefore closed the bargain for 60 dollars with the man who owned the elephant. Play bills were posted up in all directions, advertising in letters of the largest size, that the elephant would be introduced on the stage; curiosity was all alive, and Cooper, aided by his elephant was honored with an ovation.
When the winter campaign had closed, the company made a summer excursion to New York. The circus was fitted up for the purpose, and the most admirable acting ever witnessed in America was there exhibited. Cooper, Fennel, Morton, Harwood, and Bernard were the most prominent male performers, and Mrs. Merry, sustained the heroine in a style of great perfection. The season opened with Venice Preserved, in which Cooper, as Pierre, made an indelible impression on the audience. A coldness had for some time subsisted between him and the manager; which induced a wish to charge his situation. His engagement bound him in a penalty of about 2,000 dollars, but this it was alleged had been already broken on the manager's part. In short the sum was subscribed by a number of gentlemen, who engaged to advance it if necessary, and Mr. Cooper was transferred to the New York Theatre.
With the exception of one season, in which he was at Philadelphia where he also became a favorite, Mr. Cooper continued in New York till January, 1803. He then received an invitation from London. Kemble had quarrelled with Dury, Lane Theatre, had left it and gone on a tour to the continent of Europe. Cooper was invited to come if he felt confidence for the attempt, and was professed Kemble's situation, if it should appear that he could sufficiently fascinate the town. He accordingly went, but did not succeed in London equal to the expectation of his friends. His performances were received with much applause, but the people there having formed their taste, on the acting of Coke and Kemble, or from his real inferiority to those gentlemen, did not consider him equal to their favorites. He has since been performing, for a few nights at Liverpool, with great eclat; it is rumored that he has concluded an engagement with the manager of Drury Lane; but, many persons yet entertain hopes that he may yet be restored to the American stage.
Mr. Cooper is rather above the middle size, well proportioned, with a handsome and expressive countenance, fine form, intelligent eye, and a voice admirably adapted to the stage. He excels in the weightier characters of the drama; while in those of a secondary nature, he is generally careless and indifferent. His performance is particularly distinguished for chasteness, character and energy. Phil. Lit. Mag.

INDIA NEWS.
Calcutta Gazette Extraordinary.
December 4, 1804.
To his excellency the most noble Marquis Wellesley, governor general, &c.
MY LORD,
I have much satisfaction in informing your lordship, that since my arrival on this ground, I have received advice of Lieutenant Roa Holkar, with the remains of his cavalry, having crossed Jumna, at a ford in the vicinity of Mohabun.
The flight of Holkar out of the Doab, has been most rapid, and, by every account, the number that suffered on the 17th inst. almost exceeds belief; numbers of wounded are still with him, and many others have been left in the village. The enemy is said to be proceeding to Derg. I shall lose no time in joining the army before that place. I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
G. LAKE.
Head Quarters, Camp Etah, Nov. 23, 1804.
Fort William, Dec. 6, 1804.
Dispatches, of which the following are extracts and copies, have been received from his Excellency the commander in chief, and from the resident, at Poonah, by his excellency the most noble the governor general, and are published for general information.
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To his Excellency the most noble Marquis Wellesley, Governor General, &c.
MY LORD,
I have now the satisfaction to forward to your lordship the detailed account of the glorious action of the 13th inst. transmitted by the honorable lieutenant colonel Mansel, on whom the command has devolved, in consequence of major general Fraser's wound.
My former dispatch will have conveyed to your lordship my sentiments on the able dispositions of major general Fraser, and the great gallantry displayed by the troops in the execution of his orders, who appear throughout to have been animated by the ardent spirit of their general.
The enclosed detail confirms and increases my admiration of the heroic conduct of our troops on this glorious day, and I have no hesitation in recording my opinion, that the action of the 13th of November, stands superior to any achievement of the British arms in India, and will rank amongst our most illustrious victories, in any quarter of the globe.
I feel it unnecessary to impress upon your lordship's attention the merits of individuals. The general result of their exertions, evinces their just claims to our gratitude and admiration, and I am fully confident that your lordship will withhold no mark of honor or expression of applause, which it is possible to bestow on the most distinguished services.
I cannot sufficiently lament the number of brave men who have fallen, but when I consider the superiority of the enemy's numbers, their powerful artillery, and the strength of their position, I but the more admire those judicious dispositions, which have enabled us to surmount such uncommon difficulties, without a much heavier loss.
The return of ordnance taken from the enemy, has not been received, but as soon as it arrives, it will be forwarded for your lordship's information.
I have the honor to be my Lord. (Signed) G. LAKE. Head Quarters, Camp at Deliah, Nov. 20, 1804.
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Return of horses belonging to the Staff of the army, killed at the battle of Deeg, Nov. 13, 1804.
   Officer's names. Number of Horses.     Major general Fraser, 1   Brigade major Menzies, 1   Captain Fraser, aid-de-camp to major general Fraser, 1   Captain E. Butler, brigade major of artillery, 1   Hon. brigadier Monson, commander of 5th brigade, 1   Capt. W. B. Yes, commanding 76th brigade, 1   Capt. W. J. Scott, acting major 76th brigade, 1   Lieut. E. Marten, adjutant 76th regiment, 1   M c Gregor, ditto, 1st battalion 2d regiment, 1   Vaughan, brigade major 2d brigade, 1   Capt. Hurling, commandant 1st battalion 15th regiment, 1   Lieut. Grenstreet, adjutant and quarter master 15th regiment, 1   Turner, adjutant 1st battalion 15th regiment. 1  
Total 13
(Signed) MENZIES. Major of Brigade.
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To his Excellency the most noble Marquis Wellesley, Governor General, &c.
MY LORD,
I have the honor to inform your lordship, of my arrival at this place, where,
I am happy to say, the enemy have effected little mischief, the town has not been plundered, but some Bungalows (private property) have been destroyed.
The exertions of Mr. Salmon, the collector, and Mr. Martin, the register, were great on this occasion, and merit every praise.
Captain White, commanding the provincial battalion, by his judicious disposition of his small force, (only two companies,) defended the jail, and secured the treasure and the whole of the public records of the district.
Holkar, according to every information, is proceeding rapidly towards the Jumna, which it is supposed, he will reach in the course of this day, and re-cross at fords, in the neighborhood of Mohabun.
I have the honor to be, my lord, &c.
(Signed)
G. LAKE.
Head Quarters, Mynpoory, Nov. 23, 1804.
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To his excellency the most noble Marquis Wellesley, governor general, &c.
MY LORD,
Confident that every instance of the good conduct, firmness and steady attachment of our native troops, will afford your lordship sincere pleasure; I think it my duty not to withhold from your lordship the accompanying detail from lieutenant colonel Burn, who commanded the detachment, which I relieved at Chamlic.
The firmness and perseverance of our troops on this occasion, reflect on them the highest credit, and will, I have no doubt, afford your lordship the greatest satisfaction.
The service of Colonel Burn, and the officers of his detachment, were no less conspicuously meritorious on this occasion, than in the gallant defence of Delhi, and give them fresh claims to my gratitude and approbation.
I have the honor to be, my lord, &c. (Signed) G. LAKE.
Head Quarters, Camp at Ketowlie, Nov. 7.
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To Lieutenant Colonel Gerard, &c.
Sir—I have the honor to acquaint you, for the information of his excellency the commander in chief, that agreeable to instructions from the resident at Delhi, I crossed the Jumna with my detachment, on the 26th, and arrived at Kakarah on the 27th. On the 28th, I proceeded to Soorapoor, here lieutenant Rose received from colonel Ochterlony, a letter, mentioning a report of Holkar, with his cavalry, having arrived at Sunput, but the native accounts varying so much, I did not think myself warranted in delaying the march of my detachment. On the 29th we reached Bagonah, and about one o'clock that day, the enemy's horse appeared, and succeeded in carrying off some camels; as the situation of the camp was very unfavorable, being almost entirely surrounded by lugar cane and jungle, I judged it prudent to move immediately into a plain, but the night proving uncommonly fine, I continued marching for this place, which we reached at day break on the 30th, although harassed the whole day by the enemy's horse, which obliged us to keep up a constant fire. I have the satisfaction to add, that, with the exception of a few hackeries, and some private baggage, unable to keep up, we experienced no loss; I immediately encamped in a square near the town of Shaulie, in about two hours the enemy appeared in front of our position, in large bodies, making several attempts to come down, and were as often driven back, but as they were hourly increasing in numbers, it was impossible to prevent their surrounding us by the evening; at 4 o'clock the next morning we began to move. The enemy supposing it our intention to proceed towards Saharunpore, had posted their horse on the road leading to that place, which enabled the detachment to enter a small gurrie, bordering on the city, without molestation; and I determined to make every possible resistance in the gurrie, till reinforcements should arrive, or till I received information of their being on their march; I found such a readiness in both officers and men of all descriptions to submit to every deprivation, that it enabled me to adopt with success, the plan of defending the gurrie, and rely with confidence on their firmness and devotion to the service, should circumstances at least oblige us to fight our way to Delhi. No time was lost after gaining possession of the place in repairing the bastions, and mounting four 6 pounders, which have had considerable effect, in dispersing the enemy, whenever they appeared within reach; on the night of the 30th, lieutenant Martin was detached with one hundred men to collect some grain, but from the camp followers that attended being too few, scarcely any was procured. On the 31st, I detached lieutenant Rose, with an equal number for the purpose, who traversed the fields in every direction, even close to the enemy's posts, but found they had entirely consumed or destroyed, the whole that was ripe,
which made me resolve, upon fighting my way to Baugput, the next night. While dispositions were making, I received from colonel Ochterlony, information of his excellency's march, which again determined me to prolong our stay. Notwithstanding the sepoys were almost destitute of every thing, too much credit cannot be allowed them, for the patience with which they supported it, for four days. The people of the city from the morning of the 30th, were active in favor of the enemy, and kept up a constant fire of matchlocks, day and night, which has occasioned us some loss, particularly in a most active and meritorious officer, lieutenant Martin, who received a very severe wound on the morning of the 2d. As nothing further occurred, it only remains for me to assure his excellency, that both officers and men, for their steadiness and exertions, have acquired fresh claims to my approbation. I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) W. BURN, Lieut. Col. Camp Chamlic, Nov. 3, 1804.
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Return of ordnance and ammunition, found in the Fort and city of Chandore, October 12, 1804.
Brafs, serviceable, one 8 pounder, one 4 pounder, three 1 pounders, six half pounders, and one 5 1-2 inch howitzer. Total 12.
Iron, serviceable, one 12 pounder, two 6 pounders, and 25 wall pieces. Unserviceable, two 6 pounders, two 1 pounders. Total 32.
Shot, 9 pound 95, 6 pound 160, 1 pound 200, 1-2 pound 300, wall piece balls 1500, muskets 900. Total 3155.
N. B. Powder in bags 1000 pounds, cartridges filled 100, gun carriages 4 serviceable and 11 unserviceable.
(Signed) GEO. POWEL, Capt. commanding artillery.
A true copy, (Signed) P. VANS AGNEW, Deputy Adj. Gen.
A true copy, E. S. WARING, Assistant Secretary.
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Return of grain and provisions found in the fort of Chandore.
Badjarres. 5200 marcas, wheat, 2800 do. and salt 300 do. Total 8300 marcas.
N. B. The above quantities are computed, there not being time to measure the whole.
(Signed) F. VANS AGNEW, Dep. Adj. Gen.
Camp at Chandore, Oct. 13, 1804.
A true copy, E. S. WARING, Assistant Secretary.
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To Colonel Rose, resident at Poonah.
Sir, I have the pleasure to acquaint you, that this day the British troops under my command, obtained possession of the fort of Galna.
In my dispatch of the 12th inst. I informed you of the fall of Chandore.
The fort of Dhoorb having been on the 14th inst. surrendered to a detachment from my force, and the forts of Anchella, Jewunta, and several other lesser posts on the same range of hills, having been evacuated by the enemy's troops, and taken possession of the Peishwah's; I was enabled to move on the 17th instant, from Chandore, in which place I left a sufficient garrison.
I arrived before Galna on the 21st inst. and took possession of the pettah on the following morning, without meeting with much opposition. During the night of the 23d, I erected an eight gun battery, on the north side of the fort, which appeared to be the most assailable—at nine o'clock on the morning of the 25th, two practicable breaches, within a short distance of each other, were made in the walls of the fort, and my storming parties were on the point of advancing, when the garrison sent to me to intimate their wish of surrendering the place.
The terms were quickly agreed upon, I permitted them to march out with their arms and private property, on condition of my being put in possession of the principal gates early this morning.—These terms have been adhered to, the garrison consisted of about seven hundred fighting men.
The fort of Galna stands upon a single hill, which is not very high, but is steep and rocky. It is fortified all round on the Pettah or eastern side, where the hill is most flattest, by three, and two walls, the masonry of which is good.
The ascents of the breaches made by my battery, were rather steep, I however have no doubt but that the storming parties would have gained them.
The conduct of the officers and men, employed under my command on this service, merits as high an encomium as I can bestow; in all I have observed the most zealous and anxious wish to forward the public service, and I am particularly indebted to the assistance I received from lieutenant colonels Colman
and Lung, brigadiers, commanding in the trenches, from captain Powell, commanding the artillery, from captain Johnson, of engineers, and from captain Barclay, of pioneers.
My loss during the siege, has been trifling. No officer has, I believe, been wounded. Returns of any casualties which may have occurred, shall hereafter be transmitted, as also returns of the military stores and grain found in the fort.
I have the honor to be,
(Signed)
W. WALLACE,
Lieutenant General.
Camp at Galna, Oct. 26, 1804.
Fort William, Dec. 7, 1804.
A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, has this day been received by his excellency the most noble the governor general, from his excellency the commander in chief.
To his excellency the most noble marquis Wellesley, governor general, &c.
MY LORD,
The enclosed note has just conveyed to me the affecting intelligence of the death of the gallant major general Fraser, in consequence of the severe wound he received in the ever memorable action of the 13th inst.
Your lordship will partake in my feelings of sincere sorrow for the loss of an esteemed friend, and a brave officer; and his country will mourn the death of a hero, to whom she is indebted for the most signal services.
His plan of attacking the enemy in the glorious battle of Deeg, evinces the highest military genius; his mode of carrying this into effect, displays the greatest judgment and sagacity; and his conduct at the head of his army proves the most deliberate courage and determined resolution.
Advancing in front of his troops, his example animated them to the arduous enterprise; he continued to encourage them long after he had fallen, and his voice impelled them till a complete and glorious victory crowned and rewarded his exertions.
In lamenting the loss of this brave officer, I have the consoling reflection, that his memory will remain dear in the breast of every soldier; that his splendid example will animate to future deeds of heroism, and that his fame and glory will be consecrated and preserved by a grateful and admiring country.
The remains of major general Fraser were interred at Muttra, on the evening of the 25th; and the last sad honors due to his rank, were paid by part of that army, which he so lately led to victory and glory.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
G. LAKE.
Head Quarters, Camp Mindoo, Nov. 26, 1804.
Muttra, Nov. 24, 1804, 7 o'clock, P. M.
Sir,
With the most sincere sorrow, I feel myself obliged to communicate the melancholy intelligence of my much lamented friend, the general's death; he has been for several days fighting, from not being able to retain nourishment on his stomach, and a mortification took place and terminated fatally this evening; every attention that medical assistance could afford has been shown him, and the unwearied attention of a most affectionate son, who is now unable to write.
I have the honor to remain, &c.
(Signed)
W. MENZIES, Maj. Brig.
To Lt. Col. Lake, &c.
GENERAL ORDERS.
By his Excellency the most noble the Governor General, &c.
Fort William, Dec. 7.
In testimony of the public sorrow for the loss of major general Fraser, the garrison flag to be lowered to half staff at sun-rise to morrow, and to continue in that position until sunset. Minute guns to be fired from the ramparts of Fort William at 12 o'clock.
J. ARMSTRONG, Military Secretary.
Bombay Courier, Nov. 17, 1804.
We were in hopes to have followed up the account of the capture of Mons. Le Meme, by noticing that our gallant countrymen had been rewarded by a discovery of some of the spoils which La Fortune had received from the Fly cruiser. We understand however, as yet, but a small proportion of money has been found, and that it is conjectured that the principal part of the Frenchman's valuable booty has been dispatched to the Isle of France in the other prizes. The money which has been discovered comprises dollars, Venetians, gold Mohurs, and various other coins, and was for the most part found secreted upon the persons of the crew of the Fortune.
The fortune of war having once more brought Monsieur Le Meme into an English port as a prisoner, it may not be inconsistent with the sentiments of liberality, to advert to the letter published in our Courier of the 1st of September
last, from capt. R. Allan, who was captured on the west coast of Sumatra; and who bears ample testimony to the humanity and generosity evinced by Mons. Le Meme to himself and captain Hunter.
MADRAS, Dec. 22.
We recently stated the capture of several vessels by the French privateer Henrietta, (she is named the Harriet,) captain Henri, and it is with regret that we have to add two other vessels, to the list of captures made by captain Henri, the James Gibbald, belonging to Bombay, and bound to that port, from Calcutta, with 14,000 bags of rice, 2000 bags of which were thrown overboard whilst the enemy were in chase—and the brig Catharine, captain White, from Calcutta, bound to Gylon, with provisions for his majesty's squadron.
From a late London paper.
STATE OF THE PORTUGUESE ARMY.
The rank universally assigned to the Portuguese troops, among the military of Europe, is by no means flattering, either in point of skill or valour; yet there cannot remain a doubt that they might be raised to a far more honorable station, if proper measures were adopted for that purpose. For more than a century the army of Portugal remained in a state of extreme debasement; scarcely could that kingdom muster 10,000 men, in 1767, and those nothing but peasants, or rather vagabonds, without uniforms, arms, or discipline, asking alms, and committing the greatest disorders. When a Portuguese was desirous of revenge, he addressed himself to one of this ferocious set, who for a small pecuniary recompense, instantly rid him of his enemy. Even the officers were destitute of the smallest consideration. The servants, the very valets of the superior officer, served as majors, captains, and lieutenants; and notwithstanding the uniform they wore, continued to wait upon their masters at table, and attend them out of doors. At length Portugal, having declared war against Spain, in 1772, took into her service the Count de la Lippe-Buckeburg, whose arrival was the era of the improvement of the Portuguese army, which is now upon a more respectable footing. But the talents and efforts of that foreign general did not suffice to banish all the vices by which it was infested; he was badly seconded by the Marquis de Pombal, who had no knowledge of war, and who considered the army merely as a political instrument.
The Portuguese are robust, alert, and active; and though in general low of stature, do not make a bad appearance under arms; they are exceedingly patient, sober beyond any nation except the Spaniards, and as capable as any of supporting the fatigues of war. On the other hand, they are lazy, dirty, and little accustomed to obey command. With care, however, and continual attention, the Portuguese might be made good soldiers: their very hatred of their neighbours, the Spaniards, is an additional vehicle for their courage.
The Portuguese officers have but little knowledge of their profession, and are very unskilful in instructing the soldiers, scarcely knowing themselves the rules of discipline. The pay of the foreign officers in the service of Portugal is double that of their own; and this is an additional reason for the enmity borne them by the Portuguese officers, who abhor their society, and thus lose the best opportunity of gaining professional information. The regiments, both of cavalry and infantry, remain ten or fifteen years in garrison, or in the same quarters. This custom is attended with bad consequences to the troops in general; and it is justified, as far as relates to the infantry, by no good reason. The Count de la Lippe, on his first arrival in Portugal, was invited to dine with the Count Baron d'Arcos, general of the Portuguese troops. He was already at table, when he perceived a valet de chambre waiting behind his chair, in the dress of an officer; and, upon enquiry, was told that he was a captain in a regiment of cuirassiers, of which the general was colonel. The Count rose, protested he would not dine unless the officers were suffered to sit down at table, and seated him between himself and the Count Baron, whose pride and vanity were cruelly hurt by such a scene. This proceeding highly displeased the nobility, who took a pride in having each two or three officers in his service.
One evening, when he was at the Neapolitan minister's he entered into conversation with a Portuguese nobleman of the first rank, who asked him a variety of questions concerning the opinion he had formed of the country—"You are a military man," said the Portuguese, "pray what do you think of our army? You are no doubt inclined to do it justice: it is fortunately upon a very respectable footing, and much better composed than formerly. We admit no officers but such as are commensurable for their talents and knowledge, and really have a great many men of merit among us." Great was the Count's astonishment when he learned a few days afterwards that this very Portuguese no-

bleman had called upon a foreign colony in the service of Portugal, requesting him to give a company in his regiment to a man in whose welfare he took a great concern; that the colonel, eager to oblige him, had however asked, by way of conversation, who the gentleman in question was, and to what family he belonged? The illustrious protector replied—"I know him perfectly well, and will be answerable for his probity. He is a man who unquestionably deserves this trifling recompense; he has served me as a valet de chambre for one and twenty years." With such officers, it is easy to conceive what the soldier must be.
There is little hope of the state of the Portuguese military establishment being bettered. There is no public school in all Portugal in which the art of war is taught; nor do the young noblemen who fill the superior posts, take any pains to improve themselves: they seldom travel, and are but very imperfectly acquainted with their own country. The present strength of the Portuguese army is nearly as follows:
Infantry—28 regiments, consisting each of 10 companies, and 1102 men, 30,856 Artillery—4 regiments, composed of 10 companies, and 986 men, 3,956 Cavalry—13 regiments horse, consisting each of 80 troops, and 320 men, 4,160 Total, 38,972
From the Enquirer.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
"What (says Sir Walter Raleigh, in his history of the World) can I not make myself master of an incident that happened an hour ago under my window, and shall I imagine I can truly understand the history of Hannibal and Cæsar?" The reflection is striking: and its illustrations innumerable. We can seldom arrive at perfect truth, even when all the sources of mistake appear to be entirely excluded by the form of the communication. Who, for instance, could have supposed that an official message of the President of the United States, printed and published to the world, and thus preserved from all the misconceptions of tradition, and conversation, should be so completely mutilated and garbled, as that its phrases should be completely changed; its sentiments should be even reversed? The following extract from a Paris paper however, will demonstrate the possibility of such an event. We have only to suppose, that the same ingenuity which was employed in misrepresenting the following passage, had extended its "chymic power," to every other part of the message; and the case is at once made out.
"PARIS, January 22. "The Speech of the President of the United States of America, on the opening of the Congress, has been received at Rotterdam. Amongst other passages, the following is not a little remarkable." (Let us bring the real and the counterfeit speech into contrast.)
SPEECH.
While noticing the irregularities committed on the ocean by others, those on St. Domingo must our own part should entirely cease; it not be omitted, nor can no longer continue without incurring the right of receiving, that per- other nations, with- out compromising the U. States, have even our own trans- taken on themselves- quity. The motives to arm merchant carry such evidence vessels, and to force with them, that I a commerce into- entertain no doubt out you will imme- certain ports and diately take the most individual should un- efficacious measures dertake to wage pri- to interdict all kinds vate war, indepen- of communication dently of the autho- between us and St. rity of their country, Domingo." cannot be permitted in a well ordered so- ciety. Its tendency to produce aggre- ssion on the laws and rights of other na- tions, and to endan- ger the peace of our own; is so obvious, that I doubt not you will adopt measures for retaining it ef- fectually in future.
The least comparison is sufficient to show, that these two passages are materially different both in their style and in their spirit. The President does not once mention the "Island of St. Domingo," though the allusion, which he makes to the American trade with that island, can scarcely be mistaken. Nor does he recommend it to Congress to interdict all kinds of communication between us and that island—but simply to regulate the mode of communication, by "effectually restraining" every attempt to "arm merchant vessels and force their way" into its ports. Why then, it may be asked, has the Paris paper misrepresented the sentiments of our President?
Why does it thus attempt to make them out to be more hostile than they really are to our trade with this rebellious island? Could they have had any other purpose in view than laying a foundation for the following corollary: That "a more fatal blow could not be aimed at Dessalines, who drew all his resources from the United States?" They knew that the loss of this valuable island, which their emperor has attempted to recover, but attempted in vain, has inflicted no little disgrace upon their unconquerable hero: and they have attempted to inspire the French nation with a new hope, that if St. Domingo was not to be re- taken by the force of their own arms, it might still be retrieved by the resource- less destitution of its inhabitants.
The French government seem not yet to have relinquished this hope of starv- ing the rebels of Hayti into submission. As Congress has not interdicted the American trade with this island, they seem resolved to do every thing in their power to intercept every trade, and thus to destroy all the resources of the enemy. If we may believe the reports which have been published in our papers, the French government of the city of St. Domingo has determined after the first of April to confiscate every vessel and put to death its crew, which shall be found within three leagues of any of the rebel ports. Should this be true, the law of nations must once more pass in review before us. We shall have to enquire what right the French nation has (even as a mother country) to interdict their trade altogether with their rebellious colony. If they have this right, we shall then examine their right of jurisdic- tion over three leagues from the shore; the custom of nations having hitherto extended their jurisdiction to no more than one marine league. Even should they possess this power in its utmost ex- tent, still we may enquire, whether they could exercise this right without previ- ous negotiation with a foreign govern- ment; and whether the French minister had already fulfilled this diplomatic du- ty, before the government of St. Do- mingo had issued its prohibitory decree.
Philadelphia, April 16. [The following is extracted from the third number of "The Philadelphia Medical Museum," conducted by John Redman Cox, M. D. of Philadelphia, and just published by Mr. Thomas Dobson, at No. 41 South Second Street.]
The following valuable extract from a Paris paper, (the Gazette Nationale ou le Moniteur Universel, for Oct. 4, 1804) will doubtless be read with the highest satisfaction by the friends of vaccination throughout America, as an ample proof, in addition to former testi- monials, of the security obtained by that practice against the small pox.
"His excellency the minister of the interior, has communicated to the central society of the vaccine established near him, the result of a counter-proof which, by the concurrence of circum- stances accompanying it, ought to make an epoch in the history of vaccination."
"Six black children, the first who were vaccinated in the Isle de la Réun- ion, (Ile de Bourbon) and whose in- fection afterwards served for more than 5000 other individuals, were embarked in the vessel, the young Caroline, (in- fected with the small pox) and carried to one of the Iles des Seychelles, where the vessel was obliged to perform quar- antine. These six children remained three months on board, constantly placed in the focus of the infection; and pains were taken to make them live, eat, and sleep with the infected. They were al- so, during the quarantine, twice inoculated for the small pox, each time with large incisions in both arms. It is stated by the register, daily kept, that these six children having slept under the bed clothes of the persons having the small pox, in contact with their pustules, eat- ing, and drinking out of the same uten- sils, having been twice inoculated from those, who afterwards fell victims to their disorder, were preserved from all contagion, and continue at the present time in perfect health."
"This counter-proof is perhaps the strongest in the history of vaccination, from the particular circumstance, that these six children after reaching the place of quarantine, lived for fifteen days in the midst of twenty blacks in the confluent small pox, of whom six are dead; of twenty to twenty-five other blacks in the state of scabbing, defec- cation and convalescence, seven of which number died before the vessel arrived; and all were contained between decks of a small vessel, in a space of 8 feet by 10 or 12. This counter-proof merits a place in the immense collection of useful experiments made in Europe upon vaccination; it fulfils moreover, the important end proposed by government, and it confirms in the most unquali- fied manner the anti-variolic property, which the numerous trials made by the most distinguished physicians had attached to the new inoculation."
It is to be hoped that after reading the above, even the most sceptical will be convinced, and that frisker attention to the anomalies of the disease, will
serve to explain the supposed cases of subsequent small pox; and enable us to guard against their future recurrence.
EDITOR.
Baltimore, April 16.
GEN. FERRAND'S SPEECH.
The following is the translation of a paper, which the editors of the Ameri- can were favored with by a gentleman of this city:
Speech of general Ferrand, to the sol- diers and inhabitants, on the walls of St. Domingo, in presence of the Bri- gands.
French Soldiers, and inhabitants of St. Domingo!
It is here you must remain. It is here you must either fight or perish. It is here that the All-powerful God has marked out the place for vengeance. It is here you ought to revenge the names of your fathers, mothers, bro- thers, sisters, wives, children and friends, who all perished by blood-thirsty hands—by the monsters who surround us! It is here that you ought to show what the valor of a chosen few are able to perform against a number of assassins! It is here where the field is chalked out for victory.
Do not be frightened at those canni- bals; they appear only here strong by treacherous murder, against those who are not able to defend themselves. But what can their numerous cohort do a- gainst brave soldiers and a place forti- fied by nature and art? Soon you will see them dispersed and fall at the foot of their ramparts.
They will perhaps tell you that they have conquered every town in Saint Domingo, though they were fortified and defended by very brave troops. Pure illusions! They to be called con- querors! They only conquered those towns which were surrendered to them by treachery and treason—none sure was taken by true force, except St. Jago; which, though ill fortified and defend- ed by a band of inhabitants, has shown what valor could do against such ene- mies. Eighteen hundred of those bar- barians have bit the dust, and we shall soon give a good account of the remain- der of their army.
Inhabitants of St. Domingo! I do not know, if your misfortunes can bear a comparison to the direful necessity which forces us to give battle, having no place for a retreat, on one side sur- rounded by brigands—on the other the sea; having not one single vessel either to fly or to escape to—no other alterna- tive offers but victory alone. I repeat it again, it is here you must perish or conquer! Have courage now, let us fight, and victory will be our lot.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19.
On Wednesday the PRESIDENT of the United States returned to the city from Monticello, in good health.
Commercial Information.
Chevalier de Foranda, his Catholic majesty's consular general, gives notice to the merchants and traders of the Unit- ed States, that the port of Saint Au- gustine is now open for the importation of all kinds of provisions in American vessels; and that passports will be grant- ed by the respective consuls, without which no vessel will be admitted.
Extract of a letter, dated Guadalupe, March 16.
"I have to inform you, that the two French squadrons have united—one from Toulon, and the other from Rochefort. The latter has made terrible havoc a- mongst the enemy; from seven to eight hundred vessels, large and small having been taken, sunk or burnt; besides which, the squadron has raised contributions in all the English windward islands. Spanish Trinidad alone, taken by the Toulon squadron, has escaped contribu- tion, as the French have placed a garri- son in it, and mean to keep it in their possession. The squadron consists of 23 sail of the line, and 21 frigates, besides 30 other vessels, such as corvettes, trans- ports, &c. making in all 74 sail. The precise object of the expedition is a pro- found secret; all their officers having their orders sealed. It is said that there are 18,000 men on board this fleet. You may, if you think proper, commu- nicate the above information to your friends."
Capt. Dolliver, arrived at New-York, informs, that on the day he failed, six English East Indiamen left Madeira under convoy of the Mediator frigate; and that he left, lying off and on before Madeira, six English ships of the line, one of 98 guns and five of 74, under vice admiral Cochrane, supposed to be in pursuit of the French fleet which had made its escape from Rochefort. They had been off the island two days; and the inhabitants, alarmed for their own safety, assembled to the number of 40,000 men in arms, and were making vigorous preparations for defence. The frigate Egyptienne had arrived at Madeira, having captured two Spanish brigs and Schooner.
There is much natural description, sweetness, simplicity, and filial piety in the following lines. The child who can read them without feeling a glow of affection for his parent, has but little sensibility or humanity in his breast.
Boston Chron.
MY MOTHER.
WHO fed me from her gentle breast, And hush'd me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest?
My mother.
When sleep forsook my open eye, Who was it sung sweet lullaby, And rock'd me that I should not cry?
My mother.
Who sat and watch'd my infant head, When sleeping on my cradle-bed, And tears of sweet affection shed?
My mother.
When pain and sickness made me cry, Who gasp'd upon my heavy eye, And wept for fear that I should die?
My mother.
Who dress'd my doll in clothes so gay, And taught me pretty how to play, And mind all I'd got to say?
My mother.
Who ran ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well?
My mother.
Who taught my infant lips to pray, To love God's holy book and day, And walk in wisdom's pleasant way?
My mother.
And can I ever cease to be, Affectionate and kind to thee, Who was so very kind to me?
My mother.
Ah no! the thought I cannot bear, And if God please my life to spare, I hope I shall reward thy care.
My mother.
When thou art feeble, old and grey, My healthy arm shall be thy stay, And I will sooth thy pains away.
My mother.
And when I see thee hang thy head, 'Twill be my turn to watch thy bed, And tears of sweet affection shed.
My mother.
For God, who lives above the skies, Would look with vengeance in his eyes, If I should ever dare despise.
My mother.
ON Friday the 10th day of May next be- tween the hours of 12 and 3 o'clock, at Mr. Stetson's hotel in the city of Washington, near the premises, will be offered to public sale on a credit of six months, a two story brick house, with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a garret and good dry cellar; situated on lot No. 10 in square 728 on East Capitol Street, near the Capitol. Negotiable notes bearing interest from the date, with approved endorser payable at the city of Washington or Georgetown banks, to be given by the purcha- ser in one hour after the sale, when immediate possession will be given and a clear title made to the purchaser when the money is fully paid.
SAMUEL TYLER.
April 17—w3t
NOTICE.
IN obedience to general or- ders the First Battalion of the 1st Legion of Militia of the District of Columbia will meet for inspection in the city of Washington, on the vacant ground south of the President's House and near the Tyber, on Saturday the 4th May next, at 10 o'clock in the morning, & The 2nd Battalion of the same Legion will meet on the vacant ground east of High Street continued in George Town, commonly called the Old Orchard, on Saturday the 11th May next, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
By order of Lt. Col. J. P. VAN NESS. WM. D. BEALL, Adj.
April 19—10t
Notice to Creditors.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber of Washington city and county hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Washington county in the District of Columbia, letters of admin- istration on the personal estate of JAMES CARLAN, late of said city and county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub- scriber at or before the fifteenth day of October next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 8th day of April 1805. MARGARET CARLAN, Adm'x. April 19—w3.
100 hundred dollars reward. STOLEN from the stable of the subscriber, S near Baltimore last night, a large bay horse, about 6 or 7 years old, near 16 hands high, has been entirely used as a carriage horse, and has the hair rubbed off in several places by the harness, particularly on his rump; one of his hind feet lock joints had been hurt when a colt, and appears stiff, is remarkable for not bearing the whip, will kick up his heels when struck, trots very rough and hard, also paces. The thief is supposed to be a tall man, who was seen lurk- ing about the place, had on a drab great coat, and half boots, fancy hair, &c. He also stole an old saddle with plated stirrups, and old bridle. Whoever takes up the horse and thief, and delivers the horse to the subscriber, and convicts the thief of stealing the horse, shall be entitled to the above reward.
SAMUEL N. SMITH. Baltimore, 27 March, 1805.
The Causeway.
The committee appoint- ed for the purpose by the Corporation, will receive proposals for building the contemplated Causeway, a Dam from Mason's Hill to the Virginia shore, until the 26th day of this month.
THOS. GORCORAN, HENRY FOXALL, NATH. LUFBOROUGH. April 19—3t
SALE AT AUCTION POSTPONED.
ON Thursday 24th April will be sold at public vendue, the remaining part of the furniture of Stetson's Hotel, on Capitol Hill, consisting of a number of excellent Beds and furniture; chairs, tables, &c. See also a quan- tity of kitchen furniture on the same terms as before advertised. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock.
JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer.
N. B. The above property will be positively sold without reserve. April 19—wtf.
To be sold at public auction, on Thursday the 20th of May next, at 11 o'clock, at Mr. Stetson's in the city of Washington, it not sooner disposed of by private contract, of which due notice shall be given to the public, the estate called Chichester, lying on the Eastern Branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington, and extending from near the foot of the bridge to some distance below the Navy Yard. This tract of Land, containing 697 acres, is laid off in Lots from 83 acres to 117 for the convenience of purchasers. Part of the estate, and the terms of sale, are in the hands of Col. Hanlon, at the Navy Yard, and Capt. John Davidson at Rhoades's Hotel, or Charles Mayman, of Georgetown. The lots will be shown by Mr. Welden, living on the premises, near the bridge. Should the weather prove bad on the 20th of May, the sale will take place on the next fair day.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, April 19—9:32am.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber of George Town, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, letters of administration de bonis non, on the personal estate of Wil- liam Deakens, jun. late of said town deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the sub- scriber at or before the 1st day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefits of the said estate. Given under my hand this 18th day of March, 1805. JOHN HOYE, adm'r d' B. N.
NOTICE.
This is to give notice, that the subscribers of George Town, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Francis Deakens, late of said town de- ceased. 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 1st day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefits of the said estate. Given under our hands this 18th day of March 1805.
JOHN HOYE, and
LEO. M. DEAKENS Executors.
ALL persons indebted to either of the said Deakens's estates, are requested to make im- mediate payment to the administrator and executors.
JOHN HOYE.
March 18—1am4w
NEW STORE.
BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced business in the house formerly occupied by
MR. QUINN, F. Street; And has on hand, a general assortment dry goods, Groceries, wines and spirituous liquors.
Porter, Hardware and Cutlery, Queenware, China and Glass, Flour, Corn, and Corn-meal, Oats, and Chopped rye, Candles and Soap by the box, Country Whiskey by the barrel, and few casks of genuine old Irish Whiskey All of which he will sell low for cash or country produce.
The HIGHEST prices, given for country produce, CASH. FRANCIS CLARK. Aug. 29—wtf.
NOTICE.
A Salary of three hundred and thirty-three dollars, in addition to bed, board and washing, will be given to a single man, well recommended, who is willing to engage as a TUTOR, in a private family, 5 miles from Petersburg in Virginia; the year to commence the first of June next. If the postage be paid, letters addressed to G. M. near Petersburg, Virginia, will be attended to. The person offering his services is desired to state what he is qualified to teach. April 5—raw3t
100 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY, two months ago, about the middle of November, a Negro Man, named TOM DANIEL, five feet ten inches high, black complexion, has lost some of his jaw teeth, very knock-kneed, about 45 years of age. It is supposed that he has made to the northward, and has a free pass. He took with him a grey mare, and is very fond of driving a cart—Apply to
RALPH LANE, Centreville, wtf Fairfax county, Virginia.
The subscribers has just laid
in, and have for sale, at their Warehouse on the New Jersey Avenue, near Barry's wharf—a quantity of Superfine FLOUR for family use, Corn, Corn-meal, Chopped corn, Oats, shorts, Bran, Salt, &c. &c. All of which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash.
PETER MILLER, EBENEZER ELIASON. Washington, March 15—3t&6w

TO LET.
I wish to let for 1 or 2 years the house in which I reside, furnished as it is. The house is large and tolerably convenient; the furniture ample and new and fashionable. My demand for the whole is 75 dollars per annum, payable quarterly. If more agreeable to the tenant I will reserve the lower room now occupied by me as a store, and deduct 100 dollars from the annual rent. Possession may be had 1st July next.
CHARLES LOVE.
Georgetown, Jefferson Street.
April 12. 3w.
N.B. For sale a large stock of Groceries, by wholesale only.
Garden Seeds, &c.
Theophilus Holt has received
his assortment of garden seeds, &c. consisting of most kinds of kitchen garden and flower seeds, physical and pot herb seeds, Lucerne, St. Foin, Burnet seeds, bird seeds, garden tools, viz. hoes and rakes, various sizes, garden shears, rees and lines, budding and pruning knives, spades, best Durham mustard by the pound, split peas, &c. &c. for sale at his nursery garden Eastern Branch, City Washington.
April 15. 6t
N.B. the garden seeds and tools may also be had of Mr. Rno. George Town.
RAGS.
THE highest price CASH, given for clean RAGS, by EDGAR PATTERSON. Georgetown, and SAMUEL STETTENUS, near the Centre market, Washington.
March 8. 4f.
ADAM KING, & Co.
At their wine store in High Street, George Town, have in addition to their stock of old wines, laid in a large and general assortment of 24 kinds of Liquors and Groceries suitable to the present season; where bills of any description, in their line, will be filled up on the shortest notice and they flatter themselves, from the quality of their wines, &c. they will be able to give general satisfaction to all those who may think proper to favor them with a call, where all kind of commission business as usual, will be attended to with the utmost attention.
George Town, November 5. tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving; he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public, assuring them that his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and so to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE.
Washington City, March 25. tf
THE subscribers have opened a GROCERY STORE in the house near the Capitol, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES D. BARRY—where they have for sale, low, for cash or in exchange for country produce.
 Genuine Cogniac brandy,  Inferior French do.  Old Jamaica spirits,  Madeira, } Wines, by the quarter cask  Sherry, } and cask, or smaller quantity.  Lisbon, }  Claret, }  Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality!  Loaf and Lump, do.  Molasses,  Birkin Butter,  Mould Candles,  Sweet Oil,  Spices of different kinds,  Fig Blue,  Starch,  Almonds,  Anchovies, } In bottles.  Capers,  Powder and Shot,  Excellent Wine Vinegar,  Gin,  Whiskey,  Hylon, } Teas; fresh, and of su-  Superior, } perior quality.  Young Hylon, }  Salt Herrings in Barrels.  PETER KEALY, & Co. Washington October 21. tf
For SALE or RENT.
THE Tavern for some years past occupied by PONTIUS D. STELLE, It is situated on the Capitol Hill, and well calculated for a large and extensive business the situation is well known.
Possession can be had after the 15th of April next—for terms apply to
DANIEL CARROLL,
of Duddington.
Washington, March 21. 1m
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
MERCHANT TAILOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bannet's cord, toilet-cords, fancy and white Marcellies, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marcellies, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coarse, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N.B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New Jersey avenue near the Capitol,
December 10. tf
Bank of Columbia.
THE Board of 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 Wednesday the 20th inst.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier.
March 18. 5w
A SALE,
ON Monday the 15th day of April next, a 12 o'clock if fair, if not the next fair day, The subscriber living on the premises, will offer at public sale to the highest bidder, a valuable
TRACT OF LAND,
Containing 275 acres, lying in Charles county state of Maryland, within half a mile of Nanjemoy Creek—about one half of the tract is cleared and under a good fence, the other half well wooded. It abounds in never failing springs of water. The soil is well adapted to tobacco, corn and wheat. The improvements are a large comfortable dwelling house, with other necessary buildings. The neighborhood consists of a general society of people, and the situation is pleasant and healthy. There are two mills for the grinding of grain, near to the said land; one within 1/4 and the other within 3/4 of a mile, with many other conveniences, and advantages which it is considered unnecessary to mention in an advertisement, as those inclined to purchase may be more particularly informed by viewing the land, &c.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale, or at any time previous thereto by application to
JOSEPH ELGIN.
March 27. 6f
FOR SALE.
Eight hundred acres of Land.
IN Fauquier county state of Virginia, known by the name of Oakland Farm, distance about 22 miles from Fredericksburg, and the same from Dumfries.
About three hundred acres of this land are under a fine growth of oak and hickory timber. The cleared land is inclosed and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, it is finely watered by a number of never failing springs, dispersed in such a manner in four separate inclosures, as to afford water for stock in great plenty. On the premises are a small mill and distillery, a strong frame dwelling house 44 feet by 20, finished in a plain and elegant style, a stone spring house completely finished, scullery and framing, sufficient for a kitchen and smoke house.
Any person inclining to purchase will be shown the land by Mr. Levan Oliver who lives near the place—the terms may be known by an application to Mr. John Love of said county and the title confirmed by the subscriber living in the city of Washington, district of Columbia.
THOMAS THORPE.
April 3. tf
PROPOSALS
For carrying mails of the United States on the following post roads will be received at the General Post Office until the 20th day of April next:
 1 From Washington city to Halifax old c.h. once a week, estimated at 240 miles in three days.  Leave Washington every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Halifax old c.h. on Monday by 8 p.m. Leave Halifax old c.h. every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Washington on Thursday by 6 p.m.  2 From Halifax old c.h. Va. to Pickenville S.C. once a week, estimated at 276 miles, in 3 1-2 days.  Leave Halifax old c.h. every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Pickenville the next Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Pickenville every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Halifax old town on Monday by 8 p.m.  3 From Pickenville to Coweta, Indian town on Chattahoochee river, estimated at 230 miles, in 3 1-2 days.  Leave Pickenville every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Coweta the next Monday by 6 p.m. Leave Coweta every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Pickenville the next Friday by 10 a.m.  4 From Coweta on Chattahoochee to Fort Stoddert once a week, estimated at 246 miles, in 3 1-2 days.  Leave Coweta every Tuesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Coweta the next Monday by 6 p.m.  5 From Fort Stoddert to New Orleans once a week, estimated at 241 miles, in 3 days.  Leave Fort Stoddert every Friday at 2 p.m. and arrive at New Orleans the next Monday by 2 p.m. Leave New Orleans every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Friday by 10 a.m.  The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of May next and are to continue in force until the 1st day of July 1806, on the usual penalties for failures and delays and other conditions. GIBSON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post-office, March 18. 1805. 1A203
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
ON Friday evening the 22nd inst. ROBERT W. PEACOCK, confined in the Jail of Washington County of the District of Columbia, upon a conviction of forgery at December Term, 1804; escaped from said Jail. He was before this conviction a practicing Attorney in the City of Washington, and is very well known in Virginia and Maryland, having resided in both. He is a stout man, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, about 34 or 35 years of age, looks young of his age, has blue eyes, full face, fair and ruddy complexion, light hair, which he wears tied behind. He is also very much inclined to corpulency. Whoever apprehends the said felon, and secures him in any Jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward from
DANIEL C. PRENT,
Marshal of the District of Columbia.
March 25. tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from on board the United States frigate, United States, on Monday the 15th inst. a man named BALBRIER DURKEE about 5 feet 6 and one half inches high, straight made, light blue eyes, sandy hair, a little marked, with the small pox; of a brown complexion, speaks little or no English, understands and speaks most all other languages. Whoever apprehends said deserter, and delivers him to the Navy Yard, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
JOHN CASSIN,
Washington Navy Yard, April 17. 3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 11th inst. two negro men, viz. negro BEN about 20 years of age, flour made, a large mouth, with extreme flat nose, a scar on one of his arms occasioned by a burn (not recollected which), also a fresh scar on his left leg occasioned by a scald, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, clothing not recollected—Also negro BOB, about 18 years of age, tolerable well made, a thin village, about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, clothing not recollected—Any person bringing said negroes home if taken in the county 6 dollars, if within 30 miles from home 10 dollars, if 60 miles from home 8 dollars each, and if out of the state the above reward.
WILLIAM HARRISON.
Charlotte Hall, Saint Mary's
county, Maryland, April 5. 5t
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Ranaway from the subscriber on Thursday the 11th inst. a negro man named SANDY, 22 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well made, round smooth face and of light complexion, and short hair, by trade a barber—he was met on the day he absconded between Thomas's ferry and the Eastern Branch bridge, with a bridle in his hand; when met he wore a short coat made of grey cloth, and nankeen small clothes, white waistcoat and a half worn black hat; it is probable he is lurking about the city of Washington or George town, or may have made for Baltimore. I will give the above reward, if he is secured in any jail without the district so that I get him again, or one half if taken within the district, and if delivered here all reasonable charges paid in addition.
H. ROSE.
Alexandria, April 17. 3t
Notice is hereby given.
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1805, until the 30th day of September 1806, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz:
 First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Swan Creek, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, & territory of Michigan, & at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.  Second, At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.  Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river abovenamed, at Fort Massac, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.  Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river and south of the 41st degree of North latitude, Fort Massac excepted.  Fifth, At New Orleans Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Ockebaha, Natchezchoctaw, Appelousa, Attakapa, Fort Stoddert, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi Territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.  Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.  Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina.  Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Virginia.  Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.  Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the river Susquehannah, and within the states of New Jersey, and Delaware.  Eleventh, at Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the river Susquehannah.  Twelfth, at Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.  Thirteenth, at Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Crown Point, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.  Fourteenth, at Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.  Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.  Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received 
as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the U. States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, & for the armourers and other persons employed in the United States' armoury at that place, from the 1st day of January 1806 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies, which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN,
Secretary of War.
March 8. 1aw3w
A List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Washington city on the 1st day of April 1805.
 A.—Gen. Ira Allen, 2, John Arthur, John Armstrong, Edward Ambush, Peter Abbott, George Adams.  B.—Peyton Bell, captain James Barron, James Brice, B. Breuil, Esq. Wm. Bowning, Zaccheus Biggs, Esq. Wm. Proctor Bowhay, Wm. Byrne, Richard E. Beale, Charles D. Brodie, Eliza Baker, Henry Brooke, jun. John Bowman, jun. 3, David Brodie, Esq. Monsieur Blekei, Clement Brooke, Alexander Brent, John Biot, 4, Miss Ann H. Baker, Mr. James Buchanan, Philip T. Baker, Esq. 3, Wm. Burris, major Barry, Wm. Bayly 3, Philip Byerly, Mrs. Loveday Buchanan.  C.—Mr. Collet, Mrs. Zephorah Coming, Wm. C. Cox, 2, Ira Coale, John Colligan, Henry L. Callis, John Collins, Wm. Carroll, James A'Creap, 2, captain John Cooper, Zachariah Cox, Thomas Cross, doctor Richard Chew, major James Clayland.  D.—Silas Dinsmore, Esq. Bernard Berlin, Lorenzow Dow, John Darby, 2, Henry Dunlap, Benjamin Dunlany, Esq.  E.—Monsieur Eaton, Andrew Ellison, James Eton, Evan Evans, lieutenant Samuel Elbert, Mr. Rufus Elliot.  F.—Mr. Solomon Fowler, captain Joshua Farpham, Mr. Finlow, Esq. Charles 4, Charles French.  G.—Lieutenant H. R. Graham, James Glover, Esq. Wm. Gwynn, Esq. Mr. Jacob Good, Mr. John Gordon.  H.—Mr. John Harris, doctor Grafton, D. Hanlon, Jacob W. Hallet, Esq. Mrs. Margaret Hughthrop, John Hasley, John Hall, Mr. John Hewitt, Mr. John Hopkins, lieutenant J. M. Haiswell, Wm. Hale, Esq. Silas Hasley, Esq.  I.—Mr. Wm. Jackson, Mr. Jones, author of the Mystery, Mr. John Innes, 2, Charles Jones, Esq. 3, captain Samuel D. Ingham, Mr. Thomas Jarlins.  K.—Mr. Francis Kirby, doctor John Kittredge, Mr. James Kennedy.  L.—Mr. John Lane, 2, Monsieur Lothon, 2, Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Opia Linda, Esq. Mr. Isaac Lewis, care of John Lewis.  M.—Duncan M'Farland, Monsieur Maurice, Wm. Mattox, James M'Claskey, Alexander MacKay, Joshua Masters, Esq. Mr. Thomas B. Morris, jun. Samuel M'Cloud, Wm. Magill, Henry Lytle Martin, Esq. doctor Thomas Marshall, Mr. Daniel May, Mr. James M'Kin, jun. Mr. Wm. Minchin, A. M'Henry, Esq. Mr. Thomas Macken.  N.—Mr. John Nelson, Mr. Wm. L. Naylor, Robert Nash, Mr. Richard Nelson.  P.—Mr. David Pollock, Mr. Wm. Prentiss, 2, Lawson Pearson, Mr. James Peed, 2, John Parker, Mr. Du Pont, Mr. Richard Potts.  Q.—Henry M. Queen.  R.—Mr. Alexander F. Rose, George Read, Esq. 2, Peres Robinson, Thomas B. Reed, Edmund Randolph, Esq. Miss Milly Rose, Rev. Thomas Rawlins.  S.—Mr. Michael Scott, Mr. Henry Salvy, jun. Monsieur Le Docteur Scott, Mr. Wm. Smith, Mr. Samuel Southwick, Mr. Oliver Sioton, Mr. David Smylie, Mr. Philip Spalding, Mr. John J. Stall, Miss Patience Smith, Mr. John Shyrer, Betsey Shannon, Richard Stockton, Esq. Mr. Absalom Shirley, Godfrey Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Shorter, Mr. Joshua Sallentall, 3, Alexander J. Scott, Mr. Wm. Sherrard.  T.—Miss Mary Taylor, care of Mr. Cranch, Mr. Joseph Turner, Mr. Wm. Tunnicliff, Mr. John Kenned, Clement Thomas, John Samuel Tule, Mr. John B. Treat, 2, Mrs. Mary Tippet.  W.—Mr. Joseph Skelton Watson, Miss Eleanor Lee Wallace, Mr. Wm. Worthington, Mr. G. J. Williams, Mr. John White, Mr. Richard J. Wheatley, Benion White, Mr. Joshua Whitney, lieutenant Leonard Williams, Miss Prudence Williams, Mr. Frederick Weber, Mr. Samuel Whann, Mr. Conrad Webb, doctor James Wallis.  Y.—Mr. C. Hales Young. 
Traveller's Hall.
THE Subscriber renders his sincere thanks to his friends for the very liberal encouragement which they have bestowed on him. He will finish one of his new rooms in a few weeks, which will be large enough to dine near 200 persons at a time, and will shortly after have the remainder of his additional building completed, which will give him a front of near 100 feet, in the most agreeable part of the town, and in the centre of business being on the highest part of the public square. He has on hand, and has contracted for a constant supply of the best wines, and foreign spirituous liquors imported, and country provisions, stable forage, foreign & state newspapers—and has secured a quantity of liquors sufficient for the use of his table and bar during the season. He assures his friends, and that respectable part of the public who have patronized him, that there shall be nothing wanting which his time or purse will command, to render the TRAVELLER'S HALL a house of entertainment for genteel guests only, equal to any in America.
R. BRADFORD.
Lexington, Kentucky, March 18. 1805. N.B. A large room from the TRAVELLER'S HALL to the Olympic Springs in the summer, and to Frankfort during the session of the Legislature.
March 27. 1p3m.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Hyram Drane late of said county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them to the subscriber properly authenticated on or before the twentieth day of September next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from any benefit of said estate.
RICHARD W. BRASHERS, Adm'r.
April 1. 3w
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber has rented the house in F. Street, adjoining that in which the honorable James Madison resides. He intends pursuing the practice of Physic, Surgery, &c. Those who favor him with their custom, may expect his utmost exertions to render them ample satisfaction in the line of his profession. To such as wish for information respecting his qualifications and character, he only observes that he finished his medical education under the different professors in the university of Pennsylvania, and has practiced medicine upwards of five years in Martinsburg, state of Virginia.
He expects in a few days to add to his present stock of medicine, &c. such articles as will render his appointment complete, and to be able to furnish every article in the apothecary line.
THOMAS PATTERSON.
City Washington, April 1805. 1aw3w.
Judge WILSON'S Works.
Just Published, and for sale by Rapine, Conrad, & Co. NEAR THE CAPITOL.
THE works of the Hon. James Wilson, L. L. D. late one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and professor of Law in the College of Philadelphia, 3 vols. with an elegant portrait of the author.
This valuable work contains the learned author's Lectures on Law and other works connected therewith, of which he takes a most comprehensive view, and fully explains that intricate science.
March 20. 2aw3w
DISCOVERED a few days since (in the Telegraph) a challenge by Samuel Norwood, Esq. Bonaparte against Democrat—
At Annapolis this fall, I proposed running Democrat against Bonaparte, carrying from 100 lbs to 140 at the discretion of Mr. Norwood; which was rejected. At Mr. Norwood refused the proposition made by me at that time, I am not bound to run the race proposed by him in the Telegraph—Democrat will run Bonaparte over the Annapolis race course, on the third Tuesday in May next, four miles and repeat, for 1000 dollars, play or pay, carrying 126lbs. each; which is the weight they are to carry by the rules of racing, both being seven years old. Should Mr. Norwood decline this offer, Democrat will cover mares next spring at the subscriber's farm, from the first day of March until the first day of August, at Sixteen dollars each and Fifty cents for the groom. Democrat's pedigree is equal to the pedigree of any horse to be produced, having in him the blood of Medley, Eclipse, Figure, Dove, Godolphin, Arabian, and Mr. Tasquin's sire.
If this proposition is approved of by Mr. Norwood, notice will be given in the Maryland Gazette within forty days from the date hereof.
ISAAC DUCKETT.
December 21. 1aw3w
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE Subscriber will sell at private sale and give possession immediately, the PAINT MILLS, on a never failing stream of water, with about 30 or 40 acres of LAND, the greatest part fit for cultivation, part now in clover, and eight or ten acres more will be sowed this spring. The MILL HOUSE, is a large stone house 23 by 44, two stories high, with one pair of stones now running, and an OIL MILL in one end of the same house. The above house is calculated for another water wheel, and is intended for a Merchant Mill, but has not been finished—there is an excellent SAW MILL so convenient to the Grist Mill that one miller can tend them both—there is a WHISKEY DISTILLERY with every convenience for making whiskey, with two stills and a boiler—there is a log dwelling house 16 by 18, with a kitchen, blacksmith's shop and stables. The purchaser can be accommodated with 50 or 150 acres of good land, part of it well timbered, adjoining the above mill with a good apple orchard and very comfortably improved. The above property lies in Prince George's county, on the Big Paint Branch, about six and a half miles from Bladensburg, ten from the city of Washington, and one and a half from the stage road leading from Bladensburg to Baltimore.
THOMAS EDMUNDSON, jun.
March 18. 1aw3w