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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. DEBATE.
On the petition of Edward Livingston, praying to be restored to the possession of the Batture opposite the suburbs of St. Mary's, New Orleans.
(Concluded.) MONDAY, JUNE 19.
Mr. HOLLAND rejoined that this case had come before the House. It was a subject of peculiar satisfaction to him that gentlemen would now see what was the consequence of being put under military law. I well recollect (said Mr. Holland) that, when the law was passed to prevent Yazoo men from having the right of citizens, it was then stated by some in opposition to it that it was improper to put any class of citizens under military law; that to remove them from possession of the land when they had titles in their hands and claimed a trial by the laws of the country, was contrary to the constitution. The opponents to the law stated a number of cases in which it might bear hard on others than the Yazoo claimants. So extreme, however, was the zeal of gentlemen, that they determined to put them all under the Yazoo law, not only the Yazoo claimants but all others. Now it seems that the ground on which they stood is taken from them; now it is demonstrable that a "little law knowledge" is requisite for legislators. No doubt gentlemen who supported the passage of that law did not intend to entrap any but Yazoo men. It seems it has taken in a worthy citizen—I then thought and still think there are Yazoo claimants honest men as well as others. The reason why I voted against that law was, that it was a violation of the rights of the citizen; for it is always against the rights of the citizen to put him under military law. It is now complained that the particular persons on whom it was intended that the law should operate have escaped it; but that if they had been put under military law, it would have been a gratification to gentlemen. I rejoice that it has now operated on a man who is able to come forward and show that he has been oppressed by that law and who is amply able to show that the operation of the law was oppressive. The Executive is not to blame, except for not extending the operation of the law as far as it was intended. The gentleman might have seen also, had he chosen, why the law has not been put into operation in relation to others—they have been compelled, in order to retain their situation, to say that they hold under no claim.
It is true, sir, that the bill passed in 1807 came from the Senate; yet I recollect that so ardent were gentlemen in favor of it that the appropriation could not be carried into effect, and the committee of Ways & Means would not bring in a bill till something of this kind was admitted in the shape of a law, with a particular view to keep the Yazoo claimants from having the right to a trial by jury. When we legislate upon these principles, sir, we shall always get into embarrassments.
Mr. FISK opposed the reference of the subject to the attorney general, & advocated the rights of the petitioner. He had no idea of taking away property from the petitioner and then giving it to the corporation of New Orleans. It was giving him a law-suit at least. He would place the property in statu quo, and give the corporation any claim which the U. S. might have had to the land, and let them and the individual contest it together.
After some further observations from Mr. Mico & Mr. W. Alston in favor of the report of the committee, and Mr. Bibb against it, the resolution for a reference of the subject to the attorney general was negatived, Ayes 27.
LAST NIGHT OF THE SESSION. May 28.
About 8 o'clock in the evening, Mr. SAWYER moved that the House
resolve itself into a committee of the whole on Mr. Shaeffer's resolutions relative to the Batture. [They proposed the restoration of the property to the persons removed from it.]
Mr. J. MONTGOMERY moved to postpone the consideration of the subject indefinitely.
The motion was negatived, Ayes 25.
The House then agreed to resolve itself into a committee of the whole, 51 to 27. Mr. DESHA in the chair, on Mr. Shaeffer's resolutions.
Mr. VARNUM hoped that the committee would immediately rise and report progress. It appeared to him impossible that the House could carry into effect a principle of this kind, in which some of the dearest interests of the country were involved, without great deliberation. He was clearly of opinion, as it must be evident to every one, that it was impossible for the House to act on them with that deliberation they required, at this period of the session, when it was scarcely possible to keep a quorum in the House.
Mr. LEWIS thought that there could be no interest more dear than the right of the citizen. He could not conceive that the time of the House could be better employed than in the discussion of an important claim for a redress of grievances of a citizen of the U. S. There was time enough between this time and 12 o'clock to discuss this and every other subject necessary to be acted on.
Mr. SMILE said that if the House undertook to decide this question in this way, it would be a piece of extravagance greater than he had ever witnessed in a deliberative body.
Mr. ROSS said that the objection to going into a discussion at this late hour did not apply to this subject, because a discussion had already been had. It is true (said he) that the present question is presented in a very different shape; but, as far as I have before understood, it was the sense of the House that a reference to the attorney general was improper. Let gentlemen recollect that they have contended that it was improper to postpone the consideration of a petition first presented at this session, whilst this has been pending many sessions. The right of the citizen too is involved in this case; and all appear to agree in the opinion that the law of 1807 was not intended to affect persons situated as the petitioner was. This House then is in justice called upon to place the petitioner in a situation from which the law never intended to remove him. To refuse to do it would be to treat a citizen contrary to the rules of equity.
Mr. GHOLSON was astonished, the subject having been fully discussed, that the gentleman from Pennsylvania should have occupied so much time on it. He hoped that the question would be decided immediately.
Mr. TAYLOR said that it was not in evidence before the House that the claim in question had been registered. The application to have it registered after the legal time had expired was almost proof of a defect in the title, and upon this ground discussion might be extended to an infinite length. Mr. T. maintained that this petitioner had no further claim to the property in dispute, than a thousand others who, from ignorance, had not had their claims registered in due time. This however was a topic on which he would not dwell. He would only incidentally observe that the petitioner was not the first person who had been dispossessed even of that kind of possession which a duck has of the Potomac when it alights on the river, and which, when the tide falls, is left on the beach. Mr. T. said that there had been citizens of Tennessee expelled by the whole settlement from the lands on which they had pitched their tents, whilst their crops were growing. The case was therefore not new, and no peculiar hardship distinguished it.
But there was another topic which had not been introduced, viz. that the court of New Orleans had palpably exceeded the powers granted to them as judges of the territory. The ordinance for the government of the North Western Territory, passed before the U. S. obtained possession of Louisiana, had been extended to the territory of Orleans. All the power delegated to the court of New Orleans was a common law jurisdiction. I venture to say (obscured be) that in
the proceedings of the court in relation to this contested property, it has taken upon itself chancery or civil law jurisdiction. They have transgressed the powers given them. All the claim to this bank, which is half the year the bed of the river, derived from the decision of that court, falls to the ground, when it is found that the court has mistaken its jurisdiction and transcended its powers. The delegate from Orleans had attempted to be understood: and, if understood, his observations would have had their effect. He (said Mr. T.) has told you that this piece of land under water, this piece of batture, has not yet arrived to that state of alluvion, which would authorise its being made a ground of claim as territory. It is not only under water, but is the common highway of the Ohio and Kentucky boats. But the land is sometimes uncovered, & so sometimes is the bottom of the bay of Charleston: And, according to the doctrine set up now, if some unfortunate shipwrecked mariner should lay his hand on it in that situation, his descendants might lay claim to it as their property. Who would think the claim plausible? No one; and yet it would be nearly as feasible as the claimant's appears to be.
I can say that there are thousands who have lost the right to shew their titles in a court because they have not registered them within the time prescribed by law—and such is the situation of this petitioner, if he had a title. If you will take this case into consideration, erect a tribunal for the consideration of the many similar cases. In a particular part of the House I can find unanimity on this subject. The same part declared the embargo laws unconstitutional. A. B. might have had property in port, and by having his vessels prevented from sailing might have encountered an immense loss. And if this cry of unconstitutionality were to have weight, we must take up every hard case, establish a special tribunal to reimburse to individuals the immense sums which they imagine they have lost. I do not say that they are unconstitutional, but that part of the House unanimous on this subject are also unanimous in this opinion. Should I then select this case when there are others equally strong and perhaps more meritorious?
At this moment a message was received from the Senate—and Mr. Taylor took his seat, and the committee rose to give the House an opportunity to consider the message.
The subject was not again resumed, though several attempts were made to that end, a quorum not being present.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
MR. ERSKINE'S INSTRUCTIONS.
In reviewing the letter which Mr. Canning has laid before the House of Commons, as a copy of his instructions to Mr. Erskine, the first question which naturally seizes upon the mind, is, "Were these the instructions under which Mr. Erskine acted?"
Much as an answer in the negative would redound to the infamy of the British ministers—thus proving an almost unparalleled complication of vices and wrongs, beginning with force and hypocrisy, and terminating in perfidy and forgery—yet are the characters and measures of the present ministry sufficient guarantees against such a presumption?—We appeal to the circumstances of the case itself—And weak, whether there are not in these very circumstances the strongest reasons for suspecting, that some of the papers and instructions under which Mr. Erskine has acted, have been suppressed by the ministry.
Let these circumstances be duly weighed.
These instructions bear date on the 23d of January—Mr. Oakley left England about the 20th or 21st of February.—Why was he nearly three weeks detained after the composition of this paper—in that long interval, was there no new turn of events which might have dictated rather a new view of their relations with the U. States?
It was late in the night of the very day on which this paper seems to have been penned, that the dispatch of lieutenant general Hope arrived—announcing the battle of Corunna, the death and defeat of Moore, the gloomy state of the British arms and efforts in Spain. For the "London Gazette Extraordinary" of January 24th, thus introduces the dispatch—"The hon-
cap. Hope arrived late last night with a dispatch, &c. &c." Was not this intelligence calculated to have at least some effect on the mind of Mr. Canning?
The course of negotiation, which took place at Washington on the 17th and 18th of April, seems to have been of so close and systematic a nature, as to have been chalked out by the ministry to Mr. Erskine. The first point which he seems instructed to bring forward is the infamous affair of the Chesapeake. "It having been, says he, represented to his majesty, that the Congress of the United States, &c."—in this way opening the negotiation, as Mr. Canning's letter of January 23, directs him—"I have accordingly received his majesty's commands, in the event of such law's taking place, to offer on the part of his majesty, an honorable reparation for the aggression, committed by a British naval officer, in the attack on the United States' frigate Chesapeake." He then goes on to submit, "conformably to instructions" these "terms of satisfaction and reparation."—But where, in the note of the 23d January, is this point once touched upon?—Not a word is said about the order, in which the disputed points were to be adjusted—nor one about the Chesapeake.—Where then, we demand, is the copy of the instructions, which he received on this jointly with the other subjects?—It is suppressed.
To suppose, besides, that Mr. Erskine would have made such propositions, in the very teeth of such instructions—is really to stagger credulity itself. Where could have been the understanding or the faith of the son of Lord Erskine? An idiot might have seen the difference between these instructions and his propositions. Well indeed might Mr. Canning have said that "no minister ever went wider of his powers."—Would Mr. Erskine have gone so wide of his instructions—when he was dependant for his post upon a party who were in direct opposition to his own—whose eyes were forever upon him, eager to detect some faux pas in his conduct as an apology for driving him from his office? Could he have so explicitly assured our government that he was "authorised" to take these steps; that he was only acting in obedience to "his majesty's commands?" Not only once—when the first blush of the adjustment was on him—but some weeks afterwards, when he had all the lights of nature, deliberation and of subsequent dispatches.
The failure to lay Mr. Erskine's letter of "justification," with the other papers before Parliament, is besides another circumstance calculated to raise suspicion.—Mr. Canning might call it a justification to please himself—but perhaps we might be disposed to give it a different name.
But even admitting that Mr. Erskine has thus flagrantly flown from his powers—that these were the only instructions under which he has acted—let us think what we please of him—what are we to think of the British ministry?
What are we to think of the propositions, which he was instructed to make?—If these be the ultimatums of the ministry, does the slightest hope of any accommodation with them exist? What more preposterous and insulting propositions were ever offered to the independent government of the United States.—That American citizen must be wrapt in worse than polar darkness and cold, whose heart does not feel the strongest resentment at such overtures, and whose mind does not despair of making any accommodation with such a ministry!
What were the concessions which were to be demanded of the United States? 1st. We were to pledge ourselves to resist the decrees of France. 2d. During the present war, we were to abandon all "pretensions" to carry on the colonial trade, prohibited in times of peace. 3d. As a means of enforcing our own interdictions, we were to permit the British cruisers to capture our own vessels bound to France and those countries which might act under her decrees. A moment's peace, sweet patience, whilst we review these concessions!
We were to pledge ourselves to G. Britain, to assert our own rights against the encroachments of a foreign power—and to redress our own wrongs!—How insulting to the honor of these United States—How derogatory to the sovereignty of an independent power!
The United States must engage to defend their own rights, not from any regard which we may feel for them, but because a foreign nation is pleased to make such an insolent demand! And to this nation, we are required to give security for our good behaviour!
The next concession amounts to the absolute extinction of the colonial trade not open to us in time of peace—a trade, which is a necessary substitute for the trade which is shut against us in times of war—which exports those productions to the colonies of her enemy, in our own vessels, which in times of peace are transported in French vessels—a trade, which is protected by the laws of nations—which constitutes one of the symbols of our sovereignty—a trade, of which Great Britain herself does not hesitate to reap the profits by granting licences to her own vessels. And this trade we are to give up to her.
And what makes this concession of our rights more humiliating to the United States is, that this branch of trade has no connection whatever with the orders of January and November—that it is to be thrown as a mere make weight into the scale along with the restoration of our trade with Great Britain—and that it breaks through the spirit of that contract which we were to have made with her, which was to have consisted of a mere commutation of a repeal of our interdictions for the repeal of her orders.
But it is the third demand which caps the proud pyramid of her presumption.—After we should have pledged ourselves to continue our interdictions against France, we were not even to be complimented with the poor privilege of enforcing our own regulations. The independent government of the United States was to be informed, that it was too weak to execute its own laws—and that it was to solicit the aid of the British navy to enforce them for us.
Where is the noble hearted American who does not spurn at such an insinuation?—A second time must Mr. Canning, who has been once already caught in the fact itself, have attempted to calumniate the name of Mr. Pinkney! Such a suggestion could never have fallen from the lips of the minister, who has hitherto baffled every artifice of the British secretary to entangle him in dishonorable negotiations.
So much for these propositions, taken by themselves.—Let any man combine them together.—There is a contradiction on the very face of them.—The concessions, which we were to have made, would have defeated those very concessions which we were to have obtained.—The British orders were to be revoked—those branches of commerce which they interdicted, were to be renewed, and yet in the same breath, we pledge our solemn consent, that the cruisers of Great Britain should capture those very vessels of the United States, which carried on a trade with France or any of those countries which she might pronounce to be subservient to the decrees of France.
So much for these instructions!—We shall take a view in our next paper of the situation in which we now stand. It is such as to require all our skill, all our energies, and all our virtue, to guide us through the storm which assails us. Should we fail in this momentous effort, what prophet will pretend to estimate our losses, or set limits to the encroachments of the powers of Europe?
The Cat still in the bag.—Our brother Editors who are so dreadfully positive that the famous letter of the 23d of January discloses all the mysteries of a late mysterious negotiation, are a little mistaken—or we are a great deal mistaken. There is more to come out yet, and even Mr. Erskine may not be quite so deep in the mire as he seems to be.
We have not entirely abandoned our suspicions that the witty and wise minister of his Britannic majesty has a little overacted his part, THIS ONCE.
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FRENCH OFFICIAL BULLETINS. To preserve entire the chain of operations of the French army in Germany, we have translated the Official Bulletins, although they contain very little intelligence worth the trouble of a translation— Mer. Adv.
SEVENTEENTH BULLETIN.
Vienna, 8th June.
Col. Gouge, aide-de-camp to the Emperor of Russia, has arrived at the Imperial headquarters with a letter from his sovereign to the Emperor and King. It announces that the Russian army in the direction of Olmutz, having passed the frontier on the 24th of May.
The Emperor passed the day before yesterday in reviewing his guard, infantry, cavalry, and artillery. The inhabitants of Vienna have admired the number, the fine appearance, and the good conduct of these troops.
The Viceroy is with the army of Italy at Oedenbourg in Hungary. It appears that the Archduke John intends to rally his army on the Raab.
The Duke of Ragusa arrived at Labach on the 3d of this month with the army of Dalmatia.
The heat is very great, and persons acquainted with the Danube say that an inundation may be expected here in a few days. We shall profit by this circumstance to finish, independently of the bridges of boats and of the planting of piles.
All the intelligence we receive from the coast of the enemy announces that the cities of Presburg, Brunn, and Znaim, are filled with the wounded. The Austrians themselves estimate their loss at 13,000 men.
Prince Poniatowski, with the army of the grand duchy of Warsaw, pursues his success. After the taking of Sandomir, he besieged the fortress of Zamose and defeated the enemy, who lost 3000 men and 30 pieces of cannon. All the Poles who were with the Austrian army, deserted.
The enemy after having shown themselves before Thorn, have been vigorously pursued by gen. Dombrowski.
The Archduke Ferdinand does not retire without some loss from his expedition. He is said to have arrived in Austrian Silesia, reduced to one third of his forces.
Count Mittenhoff arrived at Vienna. There will be an exchange at the advanced posts with the French legion, to whom the Austrians (contrary to the rights of men) had refused passports, and whom they had carried away to Pest.
EIGHTEENTH BULLETIN.
Vienna, June 13th.
The division of gen. Chastelier, which revolted in Tyrol, passed through the neighborhood of Clagenfurth on the 4th inst. on its way to Hungary. Gen. Risse pursued and engaged it; the enemy was beaten; we took 900 prisoners.
Prince Eugene with a considerable corps is manoeuvring in the heart of Hungary.
Within a few days the Danube has risen one foot.
Gen. Graten, with a Dutch division, having marched to Stralsund, where Schill had fortified himself, has carried his intrenchments by assault. Schill had given orders to set fire to the city in order to cover his retreat, but his hand had not time to execute it; it was on the point of being set on fire, but he himself was killed on the great square at the moment he was making his escape and was endeavoring to reach the port to embark.
The Archduke Ferdinand precipitately evacuated Warsaw, June 2nd. Thus the whole of the grand duchy is abandoned by the enemy's army, whilst the troops under the command of Prince Poniatowski, occupy three fourths of Galicia.
AFFAIRS OF POLAND.
The enemy continues his retreat with the same precipitation. On the 28th of May, 12 Polish spearmen upon reconnoitring duty met at Skriniewice, 110 Austrian dragoons who were retiring towards Rawa; they routed them, and made 11 prisoners. On the 30th in the morning, gen. Kosinski, commanding the advanced guard, after having entered Lowtz, proceeded as far as Sechczew, where he met with no more of them, who appears to be retreating to Polica. Some reports, however, seem to indicate that the main of the Austrian troops are bending their march towards Upper Silesia. They commit excesses every where; they carry away provisions, cattle and horses. The new levies of all the departments take place with the greatest rapidity and success.
The Archduke Ferdinand, in contempt of the convention made with Prince Poniatowski, and the engagement he had taken not to levy any contribution, has exacted one of 4,000,000 florins on the city of Warsaw. He has moreover required that the territorial impositions and the residue of a forced loan established in 1808, and whose payments fall due only in 1810 should be delivered up to him. These measures foretold the evacuation of Warsaw, which followed soon after.
Prince Poniatowski writes to the Prince of Neuchatel, from head quarters at Prusni, 28th May, that on the 24th the general of brigade Rumecki rendered himself master of Jaroslaw where he has made one colonel, 25 officers and 900 men prisoners of war. The occupation of that town intercepts entirely the communication between Cracow and Leopold and insures to the army the possession of three fourths of Galicia. The advanced posts were within one day's march of Cracow.
The latest news received in the grand duchy, from the army of Prince Poniatowski, mentions his having entered Brody, the last town of Galicia, near the frontier, and that he has found there considerable magazines and abundance of provisions.
NINETEENTH BULLETIN.
Vienna, June 16, 1809.
The anniversary of the battle of Marengo was celebrated by the victory of Raab, which the right wing of the army, commanded by the viceroy, obtained over the two corps of the archduke John and of the archduke Palatine, which had formed a junction.
Ever since the battle of Piava, the viceroy has been closely pursuing the archduke John.
The Austrian army were expecting to take up their cantonments at the sources of the Raab, between St. Gothard & Cormond.
On the 5th of June, the viceroy set off from Neustadt and moved his
head-quarters to Oedenbourg in Hungary.
On the 7th he continued his movements and arrived at Guns. Gen. Lauriston, with his corps of observation joined his left wing.
On the 8th, gen. Monthbrun, with his division of light cavalry, forced the passage of the Raabnitz, near Sovenyhaga, overthrew 300 dragoons belonging to the Hungarian insurrection and drove them back upon the Raab.
On the 9th, the viceroy marched against Sarvar. The cavalry of general Grouchy came up with the van of the enemy at Sarvar, and took some prisoners.
On the 10th, gen. Macdonald arrived at Cormond from Graz.
On the 11th, the general of division Grenier met at Karako a column of the enemy's flankers which defended the bridge, & crossed theriver by main force. Gen. Debrec, with the 9th hussars, made a spirited attack against a battalion of 9000 men, and took 300 prisoners.
On the 12th, the army marched by the way of the Mersa against Papa. From the height the viceroy beheld all the enemy's army draw up in line of battle. The general of division, Monthbrun, a general of cavalry, an officer of great promise, entered the plain, attacked and overthrew the enemy's cavalry, after having executed several precise and vigorous manoeuvres. The enemy had already begun to retreat. The viceroy passed the night at Papa.
On the 13th, at 5 o'clock in the morning, the army began its march towards Raab. Our cavalry and that of the Austrians met at the village of Szanack. The enemy was routed and we took 400 prisoners.
The archduke John having formed his junction with the Archduke Palatine near Raab, took a position upon the advantageous heights, his right protected by Raab a fortified city, and his left covering the road of Cormond another fortress in Hungary.
On the fourteenth, at eleven o'clock in the morning the viceroy drew out his army in line of battle, and with 35,000 men he attacked 50,000. The ardor of our troops was further augmented by the remembrances of the memorable victory which that day is consecrated. All the soldiers shouted with joy when they came in sight of the enemy's army which was in three lines and consisted of from 20 to 25,000 men, being the remains of the brilliant army of Italy, which so lately considered itself as master of all Italy; of 10,000 men commanded by general Haddick and formed of the reserves in the Hungarian fortresses; of from 5 to 6000 men, the rallied wrecks of the corps of Jallachi and of the other columns of the Tyrol, who had escaped from the defiles of Carinthia; and of from 12 to 15,000 men of the Hungarian insurrection cavalry and infantry.
The viceroy placed his army, the cavalry of general Monthbrun, the brigade of general Colbert and the cavalry of Gen. Grouchy upon his right; the corps of general Grenier, forming two echelons, the right of which consisted of the division of general Seras, in front; an Italian division commanded by gen. Baraguay de Hillier forming the third echelon, and the division of general Puthok in reserve. Gen. Lauriston with his corps of observation, supported by general Sabue, formed the extreme of the left wing and observed Raab.
At two o'clock, in the afternoon, the cannon began to play. At 3 o'clock the first, the second and the third echelons were engaged. The fire of musketry became very brisk; the enemy's 1st line was forced, but the second line stopped for a moment the impetuosity of our first echelon, which was soon reinforced and that line was also routed. The enemy's reserve was then brought into action. The viceroy who followed all the enemy's movements, marched on his side with his reserve; the strong position of the Austrians was carried, and at four o'clock the victory was decided.
The enemy being completely routed, would have found considerable difficulty in rallying if a defile had not obstructed the movements of our cavalry. Three thousand prisoners, 6 pieces of cannon and 4 stand of colors are the trophies of this battle. The enemy left on the field of battle 3000 killed, among whom was found a Major General. Our loss in killed and wounded, amounts to 900 men. Among the former is Col. Thierry, of the 23d regiment of light infantry, and among the latter, the general of brigade Talentine, and Col. Expert.
The Viceroy makes particular mention of generals Grenier, Monthbrun, Seras and Dauthouars. The Italian division Savaoui displayed a great deal of precision and presence of mind. Several generals and their horses killed under them; four Aid-de-camps to the
Viceroy were slightly wounded. The Prince was constantly in the very heat of the battle. The artillery, commanded by General Sorbier, maintained their reputation.
The field of battle of Raab had been long marked out by the enemy, for he had some time before the battle announced his intention of maintaining that strong position. On the 15th, he was closely pursued upon the road of Comorn and of Pest.
The inhabitants of the country are quiet and do not take any part in the war. The proclamation of the Emperor has agitated their minds. It is well known that the Hungarian nation have always been desirous of their independence. That part of the insurrection which is now with the army was raised by the last diet; it is under arms and it obeys.
Antwerp, June 2. —The Gazette of this city contains the following article:
"It may be considered as certain, in the present state of things, that the Imperial Decree of the 16th Sept. 1808, will not only be executed with the utmost rigor, but also that its influence will be extended to all, the allies of France on the continent: for if ever there existed a moment for successfully giving a death-blow to the industry of G. Britain, it is the present. Almost all the coasts of Europe belong to France, or her friends and allies. Trieste and Fiume, and Sweden also, are lost to England; and the shores of the Baltic will speedily be furnished with a numerous army, which will most effectually prevent the overflow of prohibited productions. But that, in the present state of things, no other system than that hitherto pursued, can be admitted without operating the ruin of commerce, and particularly French manufactures—that the permission of entering our ports under the American flag should entirely cease—are propositions, with the truth of which, all the chambers of commerce in France, and particularly the council of commerce in Paris, are fully and deeply impressed."
"Of the readiness with which our allies will adopt this system, we may be enabled to form an opinion from the consideration that an American cargo, consisting chiefly of dye stuffs, landed at Tonnigen, has been deposited in the royal warehouses of Denmark, to await the decision of the government; and also, that Russia demands of Sweden, as one of the conditions of peace, that she shall shut her ports against English vessels. From all these considerations, it follows, that neither colonial products, nor any other articles of commerce and manufacture, will fall in price; but on the contrary, that they will rise the moment the dispositions which are expected from the energy and wisdom of the emperor are made known. Travellers who were at Vienna a little before the entrance of the French into that capital, assert that the price of Macedonian cotton had then risen from 280 to 360 florins. It is said that all that remains of it in the warehouses of Vienna, consists of about 10,000 bales principally of an inferior quality, and wholly unfit for the purpose of the French and Swiss manufacturers. Those of the best quality have been bought up by the English at Smyrna and in Macedonia, & their re-importation to the continent of Europe is prohibited. In general, the commercial policy of the English leads them to the most scrupulous attention with regard to this product; in order that the possession of the raw materials may as much as possible favor the sale of their own manufactures."
GENERAL ORDER of the 24th MAY.
The days of the 21st and 22d of May will be eternally memorable in the history of the world. The army has given proofs of patriotism, heroism and contempt of danger, which posterity will admire, and our descendants hold up as specimens of rare and great actions. It furnishes the enemy, who had lately boasted of our annihilation, with bloody proofs of our existence. It has surpassed my great expectations, and I feel proud to be its leader. You are in the field of battle the first soldiers of the world; be so also in the spirit of discipline, in the love of order, and in respect to the property of the citizen; then would you be not only the first, but the only army, and your grateful country will bless your deeds. Our beloved monarch has confidence in you, and thanks you with paternal emotions for the security of his throne, and the welfare of your families.
I expect immediately from the commanders of the different corps the most circumstantial relation of what took place with their respective divisions. The country and the sovereign wish to be acquainted with the supporters of their independence, glory and greatness; their names shall shine in the annals of Austria; till then I can only name and reward those whose
distinguished merits either recognized by the whole army, or whom accident brought near to my personal observation.
Prince John of Lichtenstein, general of cavalry, has immortalized his name. His feeling, and my ardent attachment to his person, are pledges of the gratitude of our monarch. I can reward him only by the public expression of my esteem.
In the name of his majesty, I nominate as commanders of the order of Theresa, Baron Whimpfen, Colonel Smolla, &c.
The Archduke CHARLES, Generalissimo.
PRAGUE, MAY 29.
The following has been published here:—
Letter from his majesty the Emperor & King to the Archduke Charles, Generalissimo.
"Dear Brother Charles, "I did, it is true, yesterday express to you in person, my warmest thanks for the glorious victory you have gained; but this is not sufficient for my heart. I say it now, and shall repeat it on every occasion, because I, whom Divine Providence made the sovereign of a great monarchy, am utterly unable to reward you, my dear brother, your companions in arms, and my brave army, according to your desert. It was reserved for you, the brother of my heart, the prime supporter of my throne, to interrupt, for the first time these fifteen years, the good fortune of the adversary. You are the savior of the country which, as well as the Monarch, will eternally thank and bless you."
"With deep sensibility I yesterday observed the elevated courage and enthusiasm of the troops and their manly resolution to assure by victory the independence of the monarch. It was the sweetest moment of my life—a rare and heart-enlivening spectacle, & one which can never be eradicated from my mind. I beg you, dear brother, to declare this to my brave army, and to do every thing to preserve this rare spirit among them."
Rotterdam, June 8. —Seven American vessels have been carried into Christiansand, all laden with rice, tobacco, and cotton, from America, for Gottenburgh.
An American ship, in ballast, bound for St. Petersburg, has been captured by a Danish privateer, and carried into Elsinour.
London, June 19. —The retreat of the archduke John from Italy, was probably upon the same plan, and under similar circumstances, to a like movement of the archduke Charles some years since. The army under his orders on the 29th ult. when he reached Furstenfeld, on the confines of Hungary, amounted to nearly 50,000 men; his intention was to cross the Danube about Presburg, and it is probable he joined the archduke Charles before the army of Italy could reach Bonaparte's quarters.
An article from Bosnia, of the 30th, says, "The council of state has removed from Thorn to Putusk, for the purpose of creating facilities to the advance of the Russian army now approaching our frontiers, and for regulating its co-operation with our troops. Another Russian corps of twenty-three thousand men, and 10,000 Cossacks, intended for Moldavia, had been countermanded on their arrival at Bariclaw, and had entered Podolia on their route to Galicia."
The archduke Ferdinand in consequence of the result of the battle of Echnul, received orders to retire from Poland; but the positions which he then occupied, and the general circumstances of the campaign, prevented his carrying these orders into full effect before the 29th of the following month when he began his retreat from Thorn and Culm, which had been occupied by his force. On the 28th he was at Klobucko, on the frontiers of Galicia and Silesia, and it was expected would reach the Danube about the 5th of June.
The intendant of the province of Salzburg, on the 28th ult. addressed an order to the Auditor of the council of State, commanding all merchants who were indebted to, or had demand on subjects of Great Britain, or had English goods in their possession, to deliver in a declaration to that effect within 24 hours after publication of the above order, under penalty of being amerced in treble the amount of the value of the article omitted.
The Vienna course on Augsburg was on the 20th ult. noted at 289, and there was every appearance of its soon falling as low as two hundred. The Austrian government paper kept falling in proportion. Owing to the depression of the bank notes, and the communication being interrupted by the new war between Russia and the Porte, Macedonian cotton was again four hun-
dred florins per cwt. in paper money.
The price of houses which has hitherto been so exorbitant in Vienna, has since its occupation by the French, fallen two thirds.
We cannot refrain from particularly calling the attention of the people of this country to one circumstance which is highly deserving of their consideration at a time when it is deemed expedient to grant pecuniary subsidies to Austria. When the French got possession of Trieste they found the Russian squadron lying safe in that port! Was there no British squadron in the Adriatic to take possession of this fleet? Or did the Austrians prefer delivering it over to the common enemy, to giving it up to an ally, whose assistance they are so eagerly soliciting? On the former supposition the admiralty must be to blame for the scandalous omission, and on the latter such a proof of want of confidence in a confederate power, ought surely in some degree to moderate the impulses of our generosity.
The Orion and Alfred are arrived from Gibraltar and Cadiz. In some letters it is affirmed that Cuesta's army has been augmented to 70,000 men, of which 15,000 are cavalry; but it is acknowledged that about 20,000 are unprovided with arms, and that the horses are not all provided with saddles. It appears that Cuesta still occupies the former encampment of Victor, at Merida. The command of the armies in the South of Spain, we are told, is now wholly resigned to general Sebastiani, the marshal having proceeded to Madrid, preparatory, as is supposed, to his departure for Germany.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11.
The President of the United States left this city yesterday for Montpelier.
The following important Proclamation and Circular were yesterday issued in an extra sheet and forwarded to such of our subscribers as could receive it by the mails which left the city yesterday.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS in consequence of a communication from His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, declaring that the British Orders in Council of January and November, 1807, would have been withdrawn on the 10th day of June last; and by virtue of authority given, in such event, by the 11th section of the act of Congress entitled "an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes," I, JAMES MADISON, President of the United States, did issue my Proclamation bearing date on the 19th of April last, declaring that the Orders in Council aforesaid would have been so withdrawn on the said 10th day of June, after which the trade suspended by certain acts of Congress might be renewed; And whereas it is now officially made known to me that the said orders in council have not been withdrawn agreeably to the communication and declaration aforesaid: I do hereby proclaim the same, and consequently that the trade renewable on the event of the said orders being withdrawn, is to be considered as under the operation of the several acts by which such trade was suspended.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the United States at the City of Washington the ninth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and of the Independence of the said United States the thirty-fourth.
(Signed)
JAMES MADISON.
By the President, R. SMITH, Secretary of State.
[The following letter has been addressed by the Secretary of the Treasury to the respective Collectors, in consequence of the above Proclamation:]
(Circular.)
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, August 9th, 1809.
Sir, You will herewith receive the copy of a Proclamation of the President of the United States, announcing that certain British orders in Council were not withdrawn on the 10th day of June last, and consequently that the trade renewable, on the event of the said orders being withdrawn, is to be considered as under the operation of the several acts by which such trade was suspended.
The act "to amend and continue in

force certain parts of the act entitled "An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes," passed on the 28th day of June, is therefore in every respect applicable to Great Britain and her dependencies, as well as to France and her dependencies; anything in my circular of 29th June last, to the contrary notwithstanding.
It results that from the receipt of this, you must in every instance, except as hereinafter expressed, refuse clearances for British ports, requiring as usual, bonds from all vessels bound to permitted ports, in the manner provided by the 3d section of the act abovenmentioned. But as many British vessels have or may come into the ports of the United States in consequence of the President's proclamation of the 19th of April last, he directs that you will permit such British vessels to depart without giving bond, either in ballast, or with the cargo on board when notified of the enclosed proclamation; it being however understood that this indulgence shall not be extended to any other vessels than such as are now in the ports of the United States, or such as may hereafter arrive, having sailed from a foreign port, before information of the enclosed proclamation shall have been received at such port.
The President also directs that, until a decision from Congress on that unexpected point shall have been obtained, or until otherwise instructed, seizures or prosecutions for supposed contraventions of either the abovenmentioned act or of the non-intercourse act of 1st March last, arising from acts which would in conformity with his proclamation of the 19th April last, have been considered as lawful, shall be suspended in the following cases, viz.
 1. All vessels which have entered a British port since the 10th of June last, or which may hereafter enter such port, having sailed for the same, before information of the enclosed proclamation had been received at the port of departure; so far as relates to any forfeiture or penalty which may accrue or have accrued by reason of their having thus entered a British port.  2. All vessels which have arrived, either from British ports or with British merchandise in the United States subsequent to the 10th of June last; and also all vessels which may hereafter thus arrive, having sailed for the United States, before information of the enclosed proclamation shall have been received at the port of departure; so far as relates to any forfeiture or penalty accruing from having arrived or arriving in the United States from British ports or with British merchandise.  3. All vessels now owned by citizens of the United States, and sailing under the American flag, which, being in a foreign port at the time when the enclosed proclamation will be made known at such port, shall with all due diligence depart therefrom, and return without delay to the United States; so far as relates to any forfeiture or penalty accruing from their arriving in the United States from British ports, or with British merchandise. 
In the abovenmentioned cases of vessels arriving in the United States, and which are for the present exempted from seizure, the vessels and cargoes may be admitted to entry.
The time when the enclosed proclamation shall have been known at the ports of departure respectively, must be ascertained by the best means in your power; and you may refer doubtful cases to this department.
Application may of course still be made in all cases for an absolute remission of the forfeiture and penalties in the manner provided for by law; the instruction herein given to abstain from prosecutions and seizures in the abovenmentioned cases, being only intended to prevent the expences and inconvenience to which the parties concerned would otherwise be exposed.
I am, respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. The Collector of
Whether the agreement made by Mr. Erskine with our government be in any or what degree binding on the British government has occasioned much discussion. The solution of this point certainly depends on the powers vested in Mr. Erskine. If those powers were such as Mr. Erskine must unequivocally engage them to be, the agreement would have been absolutely binding in all its parts. In his correspondence with Mr. Smith he declares every step taken to have been in consequence of full power from the king of England; power, not to form the article of an ordinary treaty, subject to the confirmation or rejection of each
sovereign that was a party to it; but an agreement absolute, unconditional, final, and to take effect in both countries at the same time, and particularly in the U. S. before any measures taken by England should be known here. On this point the writers on the laws of nations use a language altogether unambiguous—Vattel, &c.
"Sovereigns treat with each other by their proxies, who are invested with sufficient power, and who are commonly called plenipotentiaries. We here apply all the rules of the law of nature, to things that are done by commission. The rights of the proxy are expressed in the instructions that are given him: he ought not to deviate from them; but every thing he promises within the terms of his commission and the extent of his powers, bind his constituent."
"But to refuse with honor to ratify what has been concluded on, by virtue of a full power, it is necessary that the sovereign should have strong and solid reasons, and that he show in particular, that his minister had deviated from his instructions."
Martens says— "The treaty must have been contracted in the name and by the authority of the sovereign power. Any thing that has been promised by the chief, or his agent, beyond the limits of the authority with which the state has entrusted him, is at most, no more than a simple promise (sponsio) which only obliges the person who promises, to use his endeavors to procure its ratification, without binding the state, which of course, may refuse its ratification. On the contrary every thing that has been stipulated by an agent in conformity to his full powers, ought to become obligatory for the state, from the moment of signing, without even waiting for the ratification. However, not to expose a state to the errors of a single person, it is now become a general maxim, that public conventions (but not simple military arrangements in time of war) do not become obligatory till ratified. The motive of this custom clearly proves that the ratification can never be refused with justice, except when he who is charged with the negotiations, keeping within compass with respect to his public full powers, has gone beyond his secret instructions, and consequently has rendered himself liable to punishment."
The binding force then of the agreement on Great Britain must depend on the instructions given to Mr. Erskine. If those instructions did not authorize the course pursued by him, it instantly became the duty of the British government to do every thing in its power to prove that no such authority was given, "to shew in particular," in the language of Vattel, "that its minister had deviated from his instructions." Has this been done? A solitary dispatch, of old date, has been published. Other instructions are referred to on its face. Various letters must have passed between Mr. Erskine and his government. These documents, essential to a clear understanding of the subject, and to the shewing, to the satisfaction of our government, that Mr. Erskine really deviated from his instructions, are all suppressed. We repeat the question, why are they withheld, but, because, if published, they would give the whole affair a different complexion from that attempted to be stamped upon it by the note of the 23d of January? Under circumstances so extraordinary as those involved in the agreement a government, anxious to avoid imputations unfavorable to its reputation, would not have hesitated to make a frank and full disclosure of every thing. The objection to this arising from a pending negotiation is altogether lame, as the injury from such a disclosure would be infinitely less than the continuance of the obscurity. Besides, if a negotiation be still pending, what serious inconvenience could be suffered by England by such a disclosure? It could only expose the terms which she was disposed to come to under particular circumstances. If those circumstances are altered, the obligation to comply with them no longer exists, & if they remain the same, an honest government would not hesitate to comply with them.
But, should it be admitted that the stipulations entered into by Mr. Erskine were totally unauthorised, inasmuch as he was possessed of the full powers of a minister of the highest standing, and as the American government had a right to consider him as acting strictly in obedience to the views of his government, there can be no doubt but that that government, on disavowing his act was bound to indemnify those who had reposed their confidence in it. "A nation," says a writer on this head "is bound in honor, and by the principles of justice and the duty of self-respect, to see that those governments who treat with her accredited agents, shall sustain no detriment by their mistakes or misconduct." This is so obvious, that we find it admitted even by Mr. Canning himself on the face of the order of the 24th of May. Let us examine whether this indemnity has been made.
By the agreement with Mr. Erskine all the British orders were stipulated to be revoked, so as, in the language of the act of Congress authorising a renewal of commerce, "to cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States." Thus revoked the trade of America was free to take any destination, except to ports actually blockaded. Every other restriction upon it was dependent upon our own
laws, which of course we might enforce or relax at pleasure. By the order of May 24th American vessels sailing from the United States to Holland between the 19th of April and the 20th of July are permitted to pursue their voyage. American vessels sailing from the United States during the same period for any other permitted ports (under the orders of April we presume) which shall have changed their destination and are proceeding to Holland, shall not be molested, unless informed of this order and warned not to proceed. American vessels clearing after the 9th of June for Holland from ports, permitted by the order of April 26th, shall not be molested, unless advised of this order, or during the periods fixed for constructive notice by the previous orders. American vessels may clear out from Holland to any ports not declared to be under the restriction of blockade between the 9th of June and the 1st of July.
From these provisions it appears that the time, no less than the degree, of the suspension of the order of April, is extremely limited and narrow. To extend an adequate indemnity to our merchants it was essential to have been liberal in both these respects.
With regard to time, as the order, disavowing the arrangements, only reached this country on the 21st of July, and must have taken a considerable time to be known throughout the United States, even taking the widest latitude allowed, a large number of vessels must have cleared out in violation of it, and thereby subjected themselves to capture and condemnation. Another description of vessels are allowed the periods fixed for constructive notice by the order of 11th November, thus subjecting to like capture and condemnation all those which shall not have completed their voyages within the narrow limits assigned. While all vessels clearing from permitted ports for Holland are restricted to the 1st of July. This liberal indulgence applies to the trade between the ports of Britain and Holland!
It requires no great mercantile knowledge to estimate the immensity of the loss that will be incurred by our merchants from these unjust and narrow limitations in point of time. The greater part of our property embarked was destined in the first instance to England, on which, as soon as it gets there, she violently shuts the door, gains a monopoly, creates a glut, and brings down the prices, as actually ascertained in some important articles, above a hundred per cent. Such goods as are shipped to Holland are obliged to be carried off with the greatest haste, instead of being exported as a favorable market offered, and thus exposed to all the risques and dangers of precipitation; vessels bound from Holland to permitted ports are exposed to still narrower periods, and in many cases advice being given them of the new order is sufficient to stop their voyage on the pain of capture and condemnation. Can any thing exhibit a livelier mockery of justice? Every place to which our vessels are permitted to go from the limited time allowed becomes a trap to the unsuspicious confidence of our citizens, and just in proportion to our loss is the gain of G. Britain. As well might a highway-man offer to indemnify the victim of his robbery by returning to him a portion of his spoils. Had a solid indemnity been intended, such a time would have been allowed as would have enabled our merchants to have carried into full effect their adventures. For this purpose a year would scarcely have been adequate.
But the degree in which the orders in council have been suspended, independent of the limitations of time, still more forcibly proves the hollowness of the indemnity offered. The order of April 26th, more injurious to our commerce than the preceding orders, is re-instated with only a few exceptions. The trade to Holland is tolerated under conditions which, connected with subsequent events, make it a mockery; for we learn that the ports of that kingdom are declared to be under strict blockade, and all intercourse consequently inhibited, unless, indeed, that under British licenses; thus, annihilating our resources for the sale of our goods on the continent, at the very moment their own subjects are licensed to play the part of smugglers, and in this ignominious character to build up their fortunes on our ruin.
With the exception of Holland, which from the blockade of its ports, is a perfect nullity, the order of April is enforced, an order, which we have in preceding articles shown to be more rigorous, more invasive of neutral commerce than even the orders of January and November, 1807. So far then from our trade experiencing a temporary relief from the arrangements of Mr. Erskine, and the indemnifying order of May 24th, the dangers to which it is now exposed are greater than those which sprang from
the celebrated orders of November, which produced our non-intercourse law, which was solely removed on the stipulation to annul them. Such are the tender mercies of the British government!
It is not however, on account of the depressed price of our exports, occasioned by this iniquitous order that we have the greatest reason to complain. It may be assumed as generally correct that our importations are equal to our exports. This order confines almost entirely our importations to the British market, and altogether destroys those circuitous voyages, which, it is well known, have proved the greatest sources of our gains. If it be computed that our exports amount to fifty millions, by being limited to the British market an immense demand will be created for her goods, which will have the inevitable effect of raising their prices, and of producing a correspondent loss to this country. We shall thus be losers in every way, as well from the diminished value of our exports as from the augmented value of British fabrics, which, if we compute at only 20 per cent. will saddle us with a loss of at least twenty millions, a sum double the amount of our annual commercial profits. With what color of truth, then, can it be contended that the order of May indemnifies us?
We have, as yet, abstained from one consideration still more important than any touched upon. The disavowal of Mr. Erskine's arrangement, and the iniquitous refusal to indemnify us for our confidence in it, does not merely affect the commercial capital afloat; but it likewise deeply affects the whole internal commerce of the U. States; every sale that has been made either of the products of the soil, or the soil itself. Such was the universal confidence and animation inspired by that event, that our produce rose, our property rose, new directions were given to our wealth and the labor of our citizens, under the liveliest expectation of remuneration and profit. The order of May, by its instantaneous operation, by its cruel operation indeed in many cases before it was known, blasts all these hopes, and in one fatal moment destroys the property and comfort of thousands, annihilates millions at a blow, and scatters the remaining wealth with the flickleness of fortune.
Yesterday the United States' frigate the PRESIDENT, Capt. Bainbridge, dropped down below the bar at the mouth of the Eastern Branch, whence she will shortly proceed on a cruise. We understand that this frigate has been fitted out in the highest style in every respect, being, at this moment, greatly superior to what she was when originally fitted out; and is equal, if not superior to any vessel in the world carrying the same weight of metal.
Our national Constitution provides, that no state shall coin money; emit bills of credit; or make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts. Would it not be a good amendment if it were also added—And no State shall establish any Bank for the emolument of any man or set of men in the state; nor shall they allow of the circulation of any paper currency whatever, except such as may be issued by the authority of the union.—Patriot.
The Right Rev. John Randolph, late Bishop of Bangor, has been translated to the metropolitan See of London, vacant by the death of Dr. Bielby Porteus.
From a London Paper. Among the various conjectures on the late mysterious conduct of the British Cabinet, we have perceived none more candid and natural than that of Earl GREY, in the House of Lords. He says—
"From the arrangement, as published in the newspapers, it seems as if the measures adopted had been preconcerted, for every thing followed in such order, that it was almost impossible to believe but what Mr. Erskine, of whose ability he had the highest opinion, conceived that he was acting strictly according to his instructions. It must be evident that by the disavowal of this arrangement, the difficulties in the further negotiation with America would be materially increased, and when known in America, it might give rise to some imputations against the character and good faith of this country, under the impression that a trick had been resorted to for the sake of obtaining a little temporary advantage for ourselves. A fearful responsibility, therefore, rested upon ministers, and investigation must take place."
LATEST FROM PORTUGAL. Boston, July 5. Our correspondent, at Gloucester under yesterday's date, says: "The ship Jane, Webber, has just arrived, in 37 days from Lisbon. I send you
some Lisbon papers. The verbal intelligence he brings is—that the English and Portuguese had reached against Madrid."
Philadelphia, August 7.
A passenger in the Mentor has publicly declared that the day on which they sailed from L'Orient, they had received advice from London to the 30th of June, which brought information that the king of England had by and with the advice of his privy council issued a proclamation confirming the agreement entered into between Mr. Erskine and the government of the United States.
As this information receives credit from many of our mercantile men, and may therefore be the ground of much speculation, we have thought it our duty to publish it, and at the same time our declaration, that it is not entitled to any credit, and that no such proclamation or ratification ever has, or ever will be, issued by the British government.
Democratic Press.
A letter from Paris dated 3d July, 1809, from an American gentleman well informed, says:
"The emperor has appointed a minister to arrange with gen. Armstrong, the points in dispute between the two countries, in order to form the basis of a new treaty—and I can assure you that our affairs with this country look better than for this eighteen months past—it will, however, be some time before all is settled, as the emperor continues with the army, and after it is arranged here, it will require time before it can be confirmed by him."
New Orleans, June 24.
To his Excellency Governor Claiborne, SIR.
The attention which you never cease to shew towards the unhappy refugees of the island of Cuba, has already induced them to offer to your Excellency their grateful acknowledgments; but in allowing them to land their negroes, by giving bond, your Excellency has completed what only could be expected from a sympathizing and generous heart. Permit us, sir, in the name of our unfortunate fellow citizens, publicly to make known those sentiments of gratitude and esteem with which we are animated towards you.
By a perfect submission to the orders of government, whatever they may be, we will prove that we are not unworthy of the protection you have extended towards us.
If Congress designs giving their definitive sanction to the provisional measures which humanity has suggested to you, it will be very consoling for us to remember that your goodness had anticipated the period at which we were called to enjoy this favor; and if the interests of the state prevent the generous confirmation of your disposition, we pray you to believe that we nevertheless will preserve the remembrance of your benevolent intentions. The sweet recollection which we will keep in our hearts, would continue in this case to soften the bitterness of this new disappointment.
Be pleased to accept of our sincere wishes for the preservation of the health of your Excellency as well as the assurance of the most profound and respectful consideration with which we have the honor to be,
Sir, Your most humble and devoted servants, Ste. Gene, P. Rossignol de Grandmont, Camfrancq, J. Bayard, Jh. Tripier. New Orleans, June 20, 1809.
SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE. A few Barrels of excellent quality FOR SALE, At H. CATLETT'S Drug Store, F street next door to the Bank. August 10—3t
FOR SALE, Four handsome BAY COACH HORSES well broke, perfectly sound, and go steady together in harness—Price for the set 900 dollars, or a choice of pairs at 500 dollars. Apply to JOHN TAYLOR. Mount Airy, August 11—3t
DUPORT'S BALL, IS fixed on Tuesday the 15th instant at Mr. WM. CRAWFORD'S Long Room—Tickets to be had at Joseph Milligan's Book-Store, and at the bar of the Union Tavern. ** The Ball will commence at 8 o'clock, with a set of New Cotillions. August 11—2t
COMMERCIAL COMPANY. In store, and arriving from on board the Ceres, expt. Weeks, and for sale on the usual terms, MUSCOVADO Sugar, Rum, Gin, Cognac Brandy, Coffee, Imperial, Hyson & Y Hyson Tea, Almonds, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Cinnamon, Pepper, Ginger, Spermaceti and Tallow Candles, Soap, Fig Blue, Mess and Prime Pork, Corks, Sheet Iron, Tin, and a few boxes of Pipes—Gunpowder and shot. Also, Madera, Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Cattonia & Claret Wine. JOSEPH FORREST, Pres't. Aug. 11—cop3w

FOR SALE. By virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale, in the town of Port Tobacco, Charles county, at the court house at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the second day of the next August term of Charles county court (which commences on the third Monday of August next) a parcel of LAND late the property of John D. Scott, deceased, being part of a tract of Land called Poynton Manor, lying upon a branch of Nanjemoy creek, on the post road leading to Nanjemoy from Port Tobacco near the "Hill Top" and about seven miles from Port Tobacco.
This Land consists of about 300 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about 20 acres are in marsh, and the remainder arable and very productive. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security to pay the purchase money in 12 months from the sale. It will be sold entire or in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase.
F. S. KEY, Trustee. July 5—tdos W. & C. SMITH,
HAVE FOR SALE at their Warehouse near the Ferry— Loaf and Lump Sugar in bds and barrels, Prime Muscovy do. do. do. 2d and 3d quantity do. do. do. Hyson, Young Hyson, in Chests, Boxes and Imperial, do. do. do. Coffee, Chocolate, Pepper and Allspice, Nummegs and Cloves, Sweet Oil in Baskets and Boxes, Indigo and Copperas, Best 4th proof Cognac Brandy, Bordeaux and Marseilles Brandy, Holland and Anchor Gin, Jamaica and Antigua Spirits, old and fit for immediate use, Old and New Whiskey, Teneriffe, Port, Sherry, Teneriffe, Corsica, Seville, and Catalonia Wines, Claret in boxes 1 doz. each, Best chewing Tobacco, Demijohns, Casks, &c. &c. Georgetown, July 3—ep
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, At Northumberland court house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on Tuesday the 5th of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, five contiguous plantations, amounting together to about 2,700 acres, situate on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq., and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers, but it is understood, that about 1700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The waters are said to abound with excellent fish, oysters and wild fowl. The water carriage is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable. The premises will be shown to persons inclined to purchase, by col. James Moore, who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell, Esq., who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to THOMAS ROBINSON, Near Chester, Del. ware, Or to W. LEWIS, at Phila. June 7—tds.
CITY AUCTIONEERS. THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that having given the security required by law, they obtained a license to sell goods, wares and merchandise at vendue in this city. To accommodate those who may be pleased to employ them, they have built a commodious house adjoining the Store of the Purser of the Navy and opposite to Wm. Prout's, and from their close attention to business, they flatter themselves that they will give general satisfaction. NICHOLAS L. QUEEN, HENRY M. QUEEN. May 29—tf.
FOR SALE, Or to be rented for a term of years, or on perpetual ground-rent, A NUMBER of well built brick houses, several of which are immediately tenable—situate on Greenleaf's point.—Also, house lots in almost every part of the city. Apply to JAMES GREENLEAF, or in his absence to SAMUEL ELIOT, junr. July 6—8w
ROMULUS RIGGS, Has just received and opening at his New Cash Store, a complete and well selected assortment of SEASONABLE AND FANCY GOODS, which being purchased for money, gives him the opportunity of offering the same at Baltimore and Philadelphia Prices, as he is determined to sell for very small profits. He intends keeping on hand a good assortment of Goods, to be sold by the piece; and those who purchase to sell again, will be furnished at as low rates as they can purchase in any market in the United States, being determined to sell. CASH GIVEN FOR TOBACCO Inspected at the Georgetown Warehouse. FOR RENT, THE upper part of the House I now occupy, which has Six well finished Rooms, and every necessary back building, all newly furnished and in complete order. The rent will be low to a genteel family, if application is immediately made. June 9—tf.
TO RENT, The Three Story BRICK HOUSE on Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Dr. Willis opposite Lindsay's hotel, with a large STORE ROOM adjoining. Apply to R. C. Weightman. August 7—3t  CHARLES J. NOURSE Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Sallad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. Georgetown, May 24—tf.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. WILL be sold in pursuance of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Turner, Esq., deceased, at Public Sale on the premises on the 15th day of November next (if not previously disposed of, and in case of sale notice will be given) that very valuable Farm in Montgomery county late the residence of the said deceased; containing about Seven Hundred Acres of Land, Three Hundred Acres at least in wood and fine timber; the residue under good enclosures and every acre arable; lays level and remarkably well for cultivation and may be made very rich in a few years by the use of plaster and clover; in fact, it is as desirable a farm as any in the county of its size and may be very conveniently divided to accommodate purchasers; it lies about 18 miles from Georgetown and the city of Washington, five from Montgomery court house and within three miles of the Potomac River. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those inclined to purchase will view the property. The terms of sale, which will be accommodating, may be known by applying to the subscribers living in Georgetown, district of Columbia, or will be made known on the day of sale. THO: TURNER, SAML. TURNER, Executors. July 28—tdos
NOTICE. WHEREAS Horatio Moore of Charles county, has by his deed of trust, assigned to the subscriber all his property, Real & Personal, in trust to pay all such his creditors as shall sign the said deed on or before the 15th day of August next—This is therefore to notify all such persons as are interested, that they are requested to sign the said deed, or authorise their attorney so to do, otherwise they will be deprived of all advantage therefrom. And whereas the said Horatio Moore has by his power of attorney, authorised the subscriber to collect all monies due to him the said Horatio Moore; all such persons as are indebted to him are requested to make payment to the subscriber. PETER HOFFMAN, Jr. Baltimore, Baltimore street, No. 103.
N. B. Attention to the above notice is respectfully requested, as it is highly probable in case the debts due to him the said Horatio Moore can be collected the assigned property will be more than sufficient to cover all his debts. P. H. July 26—tawtA15
A GREAT BARGAIN OFFERED FOR fourteen thousand dollars. I will sell seven hundred acres of Rich Land lying in Calvert county, State of Maryland, beautifully situated on the banks of the river Patuxent and Saint Leonard's Creek, within one easy day's sail of the Baltimore market, and four miles from Saint Leonard's Town post-office. This Land has on it a commodious two story brick mansion house, lately erected, of the very best materials, with a dry cellar under the whole house, eight good rooms and a large garet—also, kitchen, corn house, stables, two very large barns and many other out-houses all in good repair, and would divide very handsomely into two farms. The soil is equal to any in the state for the culture of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and clover, and no farm on the river can boast of more constant running springs of water, or better grazing land—about four hundred acres are the most valuable kind of low grounds on the river, the remainder is very high Land, very productive, on which stands a plentiful supply of fine red cedar for fencing; oak, hickory and pine for firewood. The waters here abound in the best of oysters, fish, and wild-fowl—the neighborhood is healthy, genteel and agreeable—I will sell the growing crop on the land, furnish hands, &c. to finish the same—also, a good stock of black cattle, horses, sheep and hogs—and give a long credit on two thirds of the purchase money, the interest to be paid annually—the remaining third part thereof must be cash—possession may be had immediately. HENRY GARDINER. St. Leonard's, Calvert County, July 24—w6
THE TEN DOLLARS REWARDED. ABSCONDED on the 21st of July last, from the subscriber, (manager at the farm of Mr. Isaac Duckett, on South river, near Annapolis) Negro TOM, a small black fellow, lost the sight of one eye. Had on when he absconded, osnaburg shirt and trousers. Any person taking up said Negro and bringing him to the subscriber, or securing him in jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. This Negro was purchased of Capt. J. S. Brooks about five years since; it is probable he may be in the neighborhood of Upper Marlborough. HENRY BASFORD. August 7—tf
BY HIS EXCELLENCY, EDWARD LLOYD, ESQ., GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it has been officially represented to me that a certain Thomas Burk, who has lately been sentenced by the judges of Washington county court, to suffer death, for a Rape committed on the body of Catharine Maria Bravener, an infant under the age of 12 years, made his escape from Washington county jail, on the evening of the 4th July inst. And whereas it is obviously the duty of the Executive, in the execution of the laws, to bring all malefactors to justice—I have therefore thought proper to issue this my proclamation, and do by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer Three hundred Dollars Reward to any person or persons who shall apprehend and bring to justice the said Thomas Burk. Given under my hand and the seal of the state of Maryland, this 15th day of July, in the year of our Lord 1809, and the Independence of the United States of America, the thirty-fourth. EDWARD LLOYD. By his excellency's command, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Ordered that the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week for the space of six weeks, in the American and Federal Gazette at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette and Maryland Republican at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Maryland Herald at Hagerstown, Barisgis's paper at Fredericktown, and in the Star at Easton. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY. July 31—taw6w
SPINNING & WEAVING. JOHN GEORGE BAXTER, OFFERS FOR SALE his, "Improved Patent Family Machine," with six Spindles, for spinning Flax or Hemp Yarn, from six dozen cuts in the pound, to six pounds in the dozen. The simplicity of the construction of this Machine is such, that competent judges have declared it as "little likely to go out of order or require repair as any machine they have seen." Another important advantage of this simplicity of construction is, that Yarn of any fineness may be spun on it by any person having strength and skill sufficient to turn a Coffee Mill or a Grinding Stone. Its superiority over the ordinary family modes of Spinning is not however confined to the advantages of not requiring repair, or of being capable of being worked by any unskilled hand, but principally in the quantity of work which it is able to execute. This fact is incontrovertibly established by the deposition of Charlotte Mills, aged 13 years who has sworn "That on the 7th day of this month between the hours of 7 o'clock in the morning and 9 in the evening, she spun nine dozen of Flax Yarn, on six spindles, for coarse cloth." The Machines will all be warranted. The price SIXTY DOLLARS, payable on the delivery of the Machine. J. G. Baxter, makes Six Spindle Machines on the same principle for Spinning Cotton and Wool. J. G. B. also makes LOOMS on an improved plan with harness, steel reeds and fly shuttles for weaving Linen or Hempen cloth of any fineness. Some idea of the superiority of these Looms may be formed on a knowledge of the fact that on one of them "Helen Elliott, did actually weave six pieces of Cotton Bagging, containing between three hundred and sixty and seventy yards in the course of one week." Those who contemplate the establishment of Baxter's Machinery for Spinning and Weaving shall have his good offices toward procuring them a woman from his own Manufactory well acquainted with the business. An experience of 30 years in the manufacturing of Flax and Hemp and a considerable experience in Cotton, enables J. G. Baxter confidently to offer his services for the erection of any machinery connected with those articles, from one to any number of Spindles and to be worked by any known power. The Machinery may be seen at work, and its principles explained at the Spinning and Weaving Manufactory, Blockleytownship, Philadelphia county, at which place, at the counting-house of Mr. Henry Orth, or at the Office of the Democratic Press, orders will be received. The Certificates and Depositions above mentioned are left at the office of the Democratic Press. Philadelphia, March 11, 1809. The Editors papers friendly to the encouragement of our own Manufactures will do a public service by giving the above a few insertions. See the certificate of Mr. John Meer and Mr. Patrick Lyon. See the deposition of Helen Elliott. The Editor of the Richmond Enquirer is requested to publish the above advertisement for three months—and the Editor of the National Intelligencer once a week for three months, and forward their bills for payment to Philadelphia. April 28—w3m
GEO. W. RIGGS, Has just received and for Sale, Gold and silver velum lace. Do. do. do. cords, &c. &c. Plated and gilt lace. Gold and silver epaulets. Gold watches, plain and repeating. Silver do. warranted. Jewelry of the newest fashion. A considerable choice of silver and plated ware. With a variety of fancy goods too tedious to mention. —ALSO— 2300 RACOON SKINS, Of the best quality, assorted to suit the buyers. Georgetown, June 21—w8t.
The subscriber offers for sale that elegant and valuable estate, called WILTON, lying nine miles below Richmond. The dwelling house is not inferior to any in the state; the offices are commodious; the garden and yard are handsomely laid out. The situation combines so many advantages, that I am unwilling to give a description of it, wishing any gentleman who is disposed of purchase, to come and view it. It may not be amiss however to observe, that James river runs 100 yards from the door of the house, that vessels of five hundred hogheads have loaded at Warwick, one mile above it, that the water carriage to Richmond is only six miles, that there is a good shad and herring fishery, and that wild fowl are frequently procured. A small GRIST MILL is attached to it on a stream that runs through the plantation. —ALSO— 2000 ACRES OF LAND, Lying on Fighting Creek, Powhatan county, two miles from the Court House, which will be divided into two or more lots to suit purchasers. This land is well watered and calculated for the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco. For terms apply to the subscriber residing in Richmond, or William Berkeley, in Powhatan. WILLIAM RANDOLPH. Richmond, June 23—w3m.
N. TOWN. GU. GU. Are requested to attend PARADE on Saturday the 12th inst. precisely at Half past Three o'clock, (in uniform) at the Captain's quarters. By order of the Captain. LUKE KENT, Sec. August 9—
The Subscriber will SELL at the old Auction Room near the Centre Market, on Saturday the 12th of August at 5 P. M. 20 pair Stockings, 20 pieces Naukeens, 100 Count-panes, 1 Secretary, 1 pair Card Tables, 11 Gold Ear Rings, 6 dozen Sharing Boxes, 20 pieces Muslin, 10 dozen Muslin Handkerchiefs, 5 dozen Fans, 3 dozen Gold Breast Pins, 1 silver Watch, With sundry other articles too tedious to mention. SAM. SPEAKE, Auct. August 4—1t
FOR SALE. WILL be sold at public sale, on the first Monday in October next, if not previously disposed of, that valuable farm in Prince George's County, Maryland, known by the name of ST. OSYTH. ST. OSYTH contains by estimation seven hundred and fifty acres of Land, between seventy and eighty acres of which are meadow, now fit for the scythe, and capable of being made to produce an hundred tons of hay at a crop—about two hundred and fifty or three hundred are in wood and timber, and the residue arable. No place perhaps in America, can be better watered or more healthy. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, two stories high, forty-two feet long by thirty-six wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below and four above, with a garet the whole size of the house, a kitchen and laundry under the same roof, two stories high, and two large rooms above for servants, a meat house, wash house, corn house and granary, a large tobacco house which may very easily be converted into a barn, a productive garden and pigeon house, and a young thriving orchard of excellent fruit and of great variety from Prince's nursery on Long Island. The enclosures are new and in good order. Upon the same property and within a quarter of a mile is a small dwelling house with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, meat house and barn. This place at a small expense may be easily fitted up and made a most comfortable house for a small family. St. Osyth lies within four miles of the city of Washington, and about the same distance from the nearest ferry to Alexandria. If sold at private sale the lowest price for this valuable property is ten pounds an acre. A further description of the property is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will doubtless come and see it. The terms of sale may be known on applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Col. Sam. Hanson of Washington, or Dr. Wm. Baker, George Town.
On the same day, if not before by private sale disposed of, will be sold the negroes, stock, etc. attached to the estate of the late O. Carr, deceased. The negroes will be sold for a term of years. For sale—Also, the following lots in the city of Washington: Lot No. 2, in sq. 702, front 54 feet 7 in. depth 175 ft. 8 in. In sq. 906 Lots No. 13, front 57 to 12, depth 100 ft. 26 ft. 25 ft. No. 14, front 58, depth 75. No. 15, 54 front, 78 and 100, 10 1-2 depth. No. 16, 54 front, 100 ft. 10 1-2 in. depth. No. 17, front 49 ft. 6 in. depth 100 10 1-2. JONA. B. CARR, Executor. May 17—1wtf.
TO PRINTERS. THE Editor of the Monitor, having ascertained that his subscription was not sufficient to sustain the expense of his establishment, has been compelled to relinquish it. To the very few who have, from the nature of their payments, exceeded in amount what was actually due, the balance will be refunded as occasion may offer; and the many who are in arrears for small sums, are solicited for speedy payment. In the mean time, to enable the Editor of the Monitor to discharge debts incurred in the course of publishing his paper, and as he will relinquish the printing business, he offers his printing materials for sale. They consist of a very snug office, for any person disposed to institute a paper in a country town, or elsewhere. Independent of a press, a font of Small Pica, of Long Primer and English, Roman and Italic, (the two latter nearly new) there are stands, cases, brass and other galleys, excellent brass column rules, good composing sticks, chases, ink and balls, every thing, in short, so that a publication in the newspaper way may be set on foot at once, without delay. They will be sold at a fair valuation price by two disinterested persons of the profession, for cash, or notes at sixty days, with approved endorsers, residing in Washington. The articles may be seen by applying to the Editor of the late Monitor, at his residence in F street, corner of eleventh, city of Washington. Application by letter from a distance, should have the postage paid. J. B. COLVIN. Washington City, August 3d, 1809—3t
C. & A. CONRAD & Co. (PHILADELPHIA) Have just Published, THE AMERICAN REGISTER, OR GENERAL REPOSITORY OF HISTORY, POLITICS & SCIENCE, Part II. for 1808—Vol. IV. Price Three Dollars, Twenty-five Cents. THIS volume contains a general History of the State of Europe, during the interval between the peace of Tilsit, and the attack of the French Emperor on Spain. Official papers relative to the evacuation of Portugal by the French army. Foreign and American State Papers. An account of the Red River and country adjacent. An account of Louisiana at the time of its transfer to the United States. Census of Louisiana. Census of West Florida. Census of Upper Louisiana. Census of New Orleans. Catalogue of Publications, for 1808. Account of the proceedings of the Society of Friends, for promoting the improvement and gradual civilization of the Indians. Letter concerning the Fortifications, erecting at New-York, &c. &c. THE American Artillerists Companion, OR ELEMENTS OF ARTILLERY, No. VI. By Louis de Taussard. Price Two Dollars. Third Supplement to the PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL JOURNAL, By B. S. Barton, M. D. Price 50 Cents. C. & A. C. & Co. have also just finished the publication of the PLAYS OF WM. SHAKESPEARE, With the corrections and illustrations of various Commentators; to which are added Notes by Saml. Johnson and George Stevens, revised and augmented by Isaac Reed, with a Glossarial Index—Seventeen Volumes crown octavo. Any of the above BOOKS may be had at the store of Daniel Kapne, Capital Hill, Washington City. August 7—
FOR SALE. WILL be sold at public sale, on the first Monday in October next, if not previously disposed of, that valuable farm in Prince George's County, Maryland, known by the name of ST. OSYTH. ST. OSYTH contains by estimation seven hundred and fifty acres of Land, between seventy and eighty acres of which are meadow, now fit for the scythe, and capable of being made to produce an hundred tons of hay at a crop—about two hundred and fifty or three hundred are in wood and timber, and the residue arable. No place perhaps in America, can be better watered or more healthy. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, two stories high, forty-two feet long by thirty-six wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below and four above, with a garet the whole size of the house, a kitchen and laundry under the same roof, two stories high, and two large rooms above for servants, a meat house, wash house, corn house and granary, a large tobacco house which may very easily be converted into a barn, a productive garden and pigeon house, and a young thriving orchard of excellent fruit and of great variety from Prince's nursery on Long Island. The enclosures are new and in good order. Upon the same property and within a quarter of a mile is a small dwelling house with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, meat house and barn. This place at a small expense may be easily fitted up and made a most comfortable house for a small family. St. Osyth lies within four miles of the city of Washington, and about the same distance from the nearest ferry to Alexandria. If sold at private sale the lowest price for this valuable property is ten pounds an acre. A further description of the property is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will doubtless come and see it. The terms of sale may be known on applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Col. Sam. Hanson of Washington, or Dr. Wm. Baker, George Town.
On the same day, if not before by private sale disposed of, will be sold the negroes, stock, etc. attached to the estate of the late O. Carr, deceased. The negroes will be sold for a term of years. For sale—Also, the following lots in the city of Washington: Lot No. 2, in sq. 702, front 54 feet 7 in. depth 175 ft. 8 in. In sq. 906 Lots No. 13, front 57 to 12, depth 100 ft. 26 ft. 25 ft. No. 14, front 58, depth 75. No. 15, 54 front, 78 and 100, 10 1-2 depth. No. 16, 54 front, 100 ft. 10 1-2 in. depth. No. 17, front 49 ft. 6 in. depth 100 10 1-2. JONA. B. CARR, Executor. May 17—1wtf.
TO PRINTERS. THE Editor of the Monitor, having ascertained that his subscription was not sufficient to sustain the expense of his establishment, has been compelled to relinquish it. To the very few who have, from the nature of their payments, exceeded in amount what was actually due, the balance will be refunded as occasion may offer; and the many who are in arrears for small sums, are solicited for speedy payment. In the mean time, to enable the Editor of the Monitor to discharge debts incurred in the course of publishing his paper, and as he will relinquish the printing business, he offers his printing materials for sale. They consist of a very snug office, for any person disposed to institute a paper in a country town, or elsewhere. Independent of a press, a font of Small Pica, of Long Primer and English, Roman and Italic, (the two latter nearly new) there are stands, cases, brass and other galleys, excellent brass column rules, good composing sticks, chases, ink and balls, every thing, in short, so that a publication in the newspaper way may be set on foot at once, without delay. They will be sold at a fair valuation price by two disinterested persons of the profession, for cash, or notes at sixty days, with approved endorsers, residing in Washington. The articles may be seen by applying to the Editor of the late Monitor, at his residence in F street, corner of eleventh, city of Washington. Application by letter from a distance, should have the postage paid. J. B. COLVIN. Washington City, August 3d, 1809—3t
C. & A. CONRAD & Co. (PHILADELPHIA) Have just Published, THE AMERICAN REGISTER, OR GENERAL REPOSITORY OF HISTORY, POLITICS & SCIENCE, Part II. for 1808—Vol. IV. Price Three Dollars, Twenty-five Cents. THIS volume contains a general History of the State of Europe, during the interval between the peace of Tilsit, and the attack of the French Emperor on Spain. Official papers relative to the evacuation of Portugal by the French army. Foreign and American State Papers. An account of the Red River and country adjacent. An account of Louisiana at the time of its transfer to the United States. Census of Louisiana. Census of West Florida. Census of Upper Louisiana. Census of New Orleans. Catalogue of Publications, for 1808. Account of the proceedings of the Society of Friends, for promoting the improvement and gradual civilization of the Indians. Letter concerning the Fortifications, erecting at New-York, &c. &c. THE American Artillerists Companion, OR ELEMENTS OF ARTILLERY, No. VI. By Louis de Taussard. Price Two Dollars. Third Supplement to the PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL JOURNAL, By B. S. Barton, M. D. Price 50 Cents. C. & A. C. & Co. have also just finished the publication of the PLAYS OF WM. SHAKESPEARE, With the corrections and illustrations of various Commentators; to which are added Notes by Saml. Johnson and George Stevens, revised and augmented by Isaac Reed, with a Glossarial Index—Seventeen Volumes crown octavo. Any of the above BOOKS may be had at the store of Daniel Kapne, Capital Hill, Washington City. August 7—
FOR SALE. WILL be sold at public sale, on the first Monday in October next, if not previously disposed of, that valuable farm in Prince George's County, Maryland, known by the name of ST. OSYTH. ST. OSYTH contains by estimation seven hundred and fifty acres of Land, between seventy and eighty acres of which are meadow, now fit for the scythe, and capable of being made to produce an hundred tons of hay at a crop—about two hundred and fifty or three hundred are in wood and timber, and the residue arable. No place perhaps in America, can be better watered or more healthy. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, two stories high, forty-two feet long by thirty-six wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below and four above, with a garet the whole size of the house, a kitchen and laundry under the same roof, two stories high, and two large rooms above for servants, a meat house, wash house, corn house and granary, a large tobacco house which may very easily be converted into a barn, a productive garden and pigeon house, and a young thriving orchard of excellent fruit and of great variety from Prince's nursery on Long Island. The enclosures are new and in good order. Upon the same property and within a quarter of a mile is a small dwelling house with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, meat house and barn. This place at a small expense may be easily fitted up and made a most comfortable house for a small family. St. Osyth lies within four miles of the city of Washington, and about the same distance from the nearest ferry to Alexandria. If sold at private sale the lowest price for this valuable property is ten pounds an acre. A further description of the property is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will doubtless come and see it. The terms of sale may be known on applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Col. Sam. Hanson of Washington, or Dr. Wm. Baker, George Town.
On the same day, if not before by private sale disposed of, will be sold the negroes, stock, etc. attached to the estate of the late O. Carr, deceased. The negroes will be sold for a term of years. For sale—Also, the following lots in the city of Washington: Lot No. 2, in sq. 702, front 54 feet 7 in. depth 175 ft. 8 in. In sq. 906 Lots No. 13, front 57 to 12, depth 100 ft. 26 ft. 25 ft. No. 14, front 58, depth 75. No. 15, 54 front, 78 and 100, 10 1-2 depth. No. 16, 54 front, 100 ft. 10 1-2 in. depth. No. 17, front 49 ft. 6 in. depth 100 10 1-2. JONA. B. CARR, Executor. May 17—1wtf.
TO PRINTERS. THE Editor of the Monitor, having ascertained that his subscription was not sufficient to sustain the expense of his establishment, has been compelled to relinquish it. To the very few who have, from the nature of their payments, exceeded in amount what was actually due, the balance will be refunded as occasion may offer; and the many who are in arrears for small sums, are solicited for speedy payment. In the mean time, to enable the Editor of the Monitor to discharge debts incurred in the course of publishing his paper, and as he will relinquish the printing business, he offers his printing materials for sale. They consist of a very snug office, for any person disposed to institute a paper in a country town, or elsewhere. Independent of a press, a font of Small Pica, of Long Primer and English, Roman and Italic, (the two latter nearly new) there are stands, cases, brass and other galleys, excellent brass column rules, good composing sticks, chases, ink and balls, every thing, in short, so that a publication in the newspaper way may be set on foot at once, without delay. They will be sold at a fair valuation price by two disinterested persons of the profession, for cash, or notes at sixty days, with approved endorsers, residing in Washington. The articles may be seen by applying to the Editor of the late Monitor, at his residence in F street, corner of eleventh, city of Washington. Application by letter from a distance, should have the postage paid. J. B. COLVIN. Washington City, August 3d, 1809—3t
C. & A. CONRAD & Co. (PHILADELPHIA) Have just Published, THE AMERICAN REGISTER, OR GENERAL REPOSITORY OF HISTORY, POLITICS & SCIENCE, Part II. for 1808—Vol. IV. Price Three Dollars, Twenty-five Cents. THIS volume contains a general History of the State of Europe, during the interval between the peace of Tilsit, and the attack of the French Emperor on Spain. Official papers relative to the evacuation of Portugal by the French army. Foreign and American State Papers. An account of the Red River and country adjacent. An account of Louisiana at the time of its transfer to the United States. Census of Louisiana. Census of West Florida. Census of Upper Louisiana. Census of New Orleans. Catalogue of Publications, for 1808. Account of the proceedings of the Society of Friends, for promoting the improvement and gradual civilization of the Indians. Letter concerning the Fortifications, erecting at New-York, &c. &c. THE American Artillerists Companion, OR ELEMENTS OF ARTILLERY, No. VI. By Louis de Taussard. Price Two Dollars. Third Supplement to the PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL JOURNAL, By B. S. Barton, M. D. Price 50 Cents. C. & A. C. & Co. have also just finished the publication of the PLAYS OF WM. SHAKESPEARE, With the corrections and illustrations of various Commentators; to which are added Notes by Saml. Johnson and George Stevens, revised and augmented by Isaac Reed, with a Glossarial Index—Seventeen Volumes crown octavo. Any of the above BOOKS may be had at the store of Daniel Kapne, Capital Hill, Washington City. August 7—
FOR SALE. WILL be sold at public sale, on the first Monday in October next, if not previously disposed of, that valuable farm in Prince George's County, Maryland, known by the name of ST. OSYTH. ST. OSYTH contains by estimation seven hundred and fifty acres of Land, between seventy and eighty acres of which are meadow, now fit for the scythe, and capable of being made to produce an hundred tons of hay at a crop—about two hundred and fifty or three hundred are in wood and timber, and the residue arable. No place perhaps in America, can be better watered or more healthy. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, two stories high, forty-two feet long by thirty-six wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below and four above, with a garet the whole size of the house, a kitchen and laundry under the same roof, two stories high, and two large rooms above for servants, a meat house, wash house, corn house and granary, a large tobacco house which may very easily be converted into a barn, a productive garden and pigeon house, and a young thriving orchard of excellent fruit and of great variety from Prince's nursery on Long Island. The enclosures are new and in good order. Upon the same property and within a quarter of a mile is a small dwelling house with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, meat house and barn. This place at a small expense may be easily fitted up and made a most comfortable house for a small family. St. Osyth lies within four miles of the city of Washington, and about the same distance from the nearest ferry to Alexandria. If sold at private sale the lowest price for this valuable property is ten pounds an acre. A further description of the property is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will doubtless come and see it. The terms of sale may be known on applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Col. Sam. Hanson of Washington, or Dr. Wm. Baker, George Town.
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. Pursuant to the Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of purchasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and consequently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Dun, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio. DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last Will & Testament of Robert Means, decd. Richmond, July 19—tf
PATENT KNAPSACKS. The Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully solicited to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN P. LHERBETTE, St. Maiden Lane, New-York. To whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Latrobe, at the city of Washington. May 19—ep4m.
SAINT MARY'S COUNTY, ORPHAN'S COURT, June 13th, 1909. ON application of Decandra S. Smith, executrix of Henry A. Smith, late of Charles county deceased; ordered that she give the notice required by law for creditors to exhibit their claims against the said deceased, and that the same be published once in each week for the space of six successive weeks in the National Intelligencer and American and Commercial Daily Advertiser. JAMES FORREST, Reg. Wills for Saint Mary's county.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Henry A. Smith, late of Charles county deceased. If persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the 25th day of December next, they may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 20th day of June eighteen hundred and nine. DE. ANDRA S. SMITH, Ex x June 23—w6t
10,000 DOLLARS, MAY BE GAINED FOR 1-2 DOLLARS!! In the Third Class of the Lottery—authorised by law for removing obstructions in the RIVER LEHIGH, IN PENNSYLVANIA. SCHEME. 2 prizes of $10,000 each 20,000 2 5,0