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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXVII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY WEST.
August 10, 1806.
VACATION commenced at this School on Wednesday the 7th inst. and will cease on Wednesday the 28th of this month.
The terms for instruction, in Writing, Arithmetic, Mathematics, English, Latin, & French are Five Dollars per quarter.
Those gentlemen who are in arrears, for the tuition of their children and wards, are respectfully requested to make good their payments.
RICHARD WHITE, Principal.
August 11-3w3
BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. General Post Office, 2 August, 15th 1806.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until the 14th day of December next inclusive for making and repairing the several parts of the Post Road from Nashville to Warrenton, heretofore mentioned—that is to say:
No. 1. From Nashville to Buffalo Creek. The distance is estimated at 154 miles—all this distance, or the principal part of it, the road has been cut out by the military & prepared for use some time since.
No. 2. From Snake Creek to Grindstone Ford. Distance estimated at 40 miles. This part of the route, was likewise, some years since cut out by the military and the road prepared for public use.
The route marked out some years since by Edmund P. Gaines, esq. will be pursued the whole distance excepting the space between the Chickasaw towns and the first fording place of the waters of the Big Black which will be resumed, with a view of materially lessening the distance.
The road is to be made and completed by the first day of October in the year 1807, and the work is, in all respects, to be done to the approbation of Return Jonathan Meigs, esq. or Thomas Wright esq. agent for the United States, residing in the Indian countries. In making the same the following rules are strictly to be observed.
1st. The road must be made at least twenty feet wide, and all the timber and under brush taken off for that distance.
2nd. All crossing places are to be cut away, and all cutways are to be at least ten feet wide.
3rd. All streams under forty feet in width, not fordable at their common winter tide, are to be bridged, by good secure bridges, well built and made safe and secure for passing, the bridges to be at least twelve feet wide.
4th. A tree shall be laid across all larger streams where the breadth of the stream does not exceed the length of any tree, to be found within half a mile of the place.
GIDEON GRANGER,
Postmaster-general.
August 18-6w6 The printer employed by the General Post Office are requested to insert this weekly at the rate of six weeks
The subscriber forwards all persons trading my wife, MATILDA, as from this date I will not pay any debts the contracts—Given under my hand, this 24th day of August, Anno Domini, 1806.
PETER M. JOSEPH, mark.
30 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on Sunday night last a Negro man named Stephen, who calls himself Stephen Harrison, about 35 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 inches high, strong made, broad face, high cheeks & coarse honey coloured, he was formerly used to work a vessel as a cook which he understands tolerably well, also working at house work which he has been accustomed to occasionally. Took with him a blue worn broad cloth coat, a dark striped molton jacket, a pair of navy blue pants, a white shirt, and an osnaburg shirt and pair trousers. Also, a black fur hat, and is supposed to have old or clothes not particularly known, he is a remarkable artful fellow and will likely change his name and clothes, and also may have got a pass—Masters of vessels and other persons are warned not to harbor or employ said fellow in any manner, whatever.
Whoever apprehends said fellow, and secures him in any jail within the State of Maryland or District of Columbia, so that I get him again, shall receive a reward of twenty dollars, if within twenty five miles from home, if above that distance and within the State aforesaid, twenty five dollars, and if out of the State or district aforesaid, or within the city of Baltimore, the above reward and all reasonable charges if brought home.
THOS P. WILLIAM,
Montgomery C. H. MI
August 11-3w3
FOR SALE,
A Handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, 32 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen table and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is superior to any house near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping and is now rented for 300 dollars per annum. I will sell it at a valuable unimproved lot near the premises in sq. 881—Young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel McIntire.
NICHOLAS VOSS.
Washington Feb 14-wtf
REVIEW OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK II. of Prussia; [CONTINUED.]
Frederick was remarkably fond of religious disputations, and himself entertained so thorough a contempt for religion as not to think it worthy even of being employed as an engine of state. Of the mockery with which in his ordinary conversation he treated every thing which we are accustomed to hold most sacred, we have abundant evidence in the anecdotes related by our author, although he informs us that he has on this occasion "selected those which are least free, and which therefore decency does not prevent him from laying before the public." The following specimens will be sufficient for our readers.
"One day he observed to me, that to all appearances God had ever loved the northern Germans less than any other nations; for, added he, he never sought to make good christians of us. Do you recollect what labour and efforts it cost Charlemagne to convert us? and at last he succeeded but badly! And you know with what ease they made us renounce the indulgences of Leo X! I should seem, that God had predestined us to eternal damnation, and had excluded us from the benefit of the blood of his Son. Only observe what a thing this final impenitence is! we give ourselves very little uneasiness about it. At another time, 'I give myself but little concern, said he, about my salvation; have I not St. Hedwiga, from whom I am descended in a direct line? You cannot doubt that she is too good a saint to be an unnatural mother, and to refuse me her protection; indeed it would do her but little credit in paradise to disown her own kindred—the must be possessed by the devil to think of such a thing, so that when I make my appearance, depend upon it they will throw wide the folding doors, and I shall be received by the Eternal Father as a true branch of the flock of saints."
M. Thiebaut anxiously fizes the grief which Frederick discovered on the death of his nephew, as a proof that the monarch was possessed of much sensibility at bottom, although the rules of government which he had prescribed to himself gave him a different appearance. To have all sensibility wholly extinguished in his heart would argue a depravity rarely to be met with, but the sensibility which Frederick retained was at least not inconsistent with the most wanton and excessive cruelty, as will appear in the sequel of this review.
M. Thiebaut was entrusted with correcting his various performances and with reading to the academy such of them as were to be made public; an honor at times not a little distressing. Frederick was extremely proud both of his philosophical and literary attainments, and could not bear to have his opinions on these points disputed. M. Thiebaut asked his opinion of a discourse in which Frederick made self-love the basis of morality, endeavoured to prove to him that virtue was greatest when most disinterested: to which the king calmly replied, 'My dear Sir, you do not understand such subjects as these.' On another occasion our author was not likely to come off so easily. In a prominent passage of a discourse which was to be read in public, the king had inserted a very glaring solecism which our author ventured to correct. After some remarks his majesty altered the passage, and substituted a phrase still more revolting. The academicians again remonstrated; the king flew into a furious passion, and demonstrated the symptoms which usually preceded cuffing and kicking. A dexterous appeal to his better feelings on the part of Mr. Thiebaut disarmed his wrath, and he finally consented to make the alteration.
Frederick bestowed much pains on increasing his stock of literary knowledge, although he appears to have viewed what he read through the distorted glass of his former prejudices. He divided into two classes all the books he read either for study or amusement. The second class which was infinitely the most numerous he only read once; the first was considerably less extensive, and consisted of books he wished to have recourse to, and to study from time to time during his life; those he took down, one after the other, in the order in which they stood, excepting when he wanted to verify, cite or imitate some passage. He had five libraries, all exactly alike, and containing the same books ranged in the same order; one at Potsdam, a second at Sans-Souci, a third
at Berlin, a fourth at Charlottenburg, & a fifth at Breslau. On removing to either of these places he had only to make a note of the page at which he left off, to pursue it on his arrival without interruption. His favorite authors consisted chiefly of the most admired French writers, and the French translations of the principal Greek and Roman classics; for he knew little Latin, and no Greek.
But with all the advantages of education, of a wit and understanding which but few princes have ever possessed, such were the miserable effects produced on the disposition of this monarch by the uncontrolled power placed in his hands, that to be placed about his person was a fate dreaded as the most terrible punishment. M. Thiebaut had a very narrow escape from being placed in this situation, and being wholly employed in correcting the king's manuscripts and conversing with him. The honors thus intended for our author were prevented by the intrigues of some courtiers who dreaded his influence with the king. We might be led to suspect the sincerity of the joy he felt at the success of his enemies on this occasion, did we not afterwards meet with the following description of the condition of the cabinet secretaries:
"The four cabinet secretaries were necessarily slaves for life. The king required them to live in complete solitude; they were no where to be seen in public, nor did they receive visitors under their own roof. The king, it is true, took care that they should have a convenient house with a pleasant garden attached to it, and that nothing should be wanting to them with respect to the comforts of life, their stipend was forty thousand livres per annum. At the same time no one who could possibly be suspected of being addicted either to intrigue or indiscretion was suffered to approach them. I knew of but one of them who ever married; this was counsellor Muller. The king in offering him the place, said, 'My proposal requires that you should sacrifice yourself to the service of the state. Examine well if you have the courage. I had resolved never to employ a married man in my cabinet; I know you have a wife and children; I am therefore breaking an important rule in your favor; this I do in consequence of the particular esteem I entertain for you, and the firm persuasion that neither your wife nor children will be allowed to enter into your official cabinet, and that they will be kept in perfect ignorance of the affairs with which you will be entrusted. In a word, you must ever bear in mind that to serve me as you ought, you must forget your family, friends and relations.' M. Muller accepted, because he dared not refuse; his nomination was the cause of the profoundest affliction to his whole family, who all wept bitterly; so much were places of this kind held in terror by every one not blinded by ambition, or lured by the spirit of intrigue."
The rigid attention to business which Frederick imposed upon others, was not indeed greater than he imposed upon himself; but he was not philosopher enough to perceive that the voluntary exertions of our powers are a great source of happiness, while their compulsory exertion can lead to nothing but misery. The perpetual attention which Frederick bestowed on business ought not to want its due meed of praise; his industry was at least designed to promote the prosperity of his people, although it would have been much more for their benefit had he sometimes done nothing when he was most active. The energy of his character is rendered extremely conspicuous by the method which he took to accustom himself to get up to business by times in the morning. He was originally a great sleeper—it had cost him many struggles to acquire the habit of getting up between five and six o'clock in the morning, & it was in vain that he at first attempted to get up at four, the hour he had proposed to himself. His attendants indeed awoke him at the hour as they had been commanded; but the orders which he had peremptorily given at night, his love of sleep always made him revoke in the morning; and his attendants were thus perpetually scolded for obeying his contradictory orders. At length the king, fully sensible that no one was to blame but himself, and that none but violent means could break him of this bad habit ordered the person who was to awake him, on pain of serving as a common soldier for life, to apply a towel dipped in cold water to his face every morning at four o'clock. In this manner he contracted the habit of rising early, which he preserved till he was sixty years of age, when he indulged in one hour more of repose.
Frederick devoted the early part of his morning to business. He read the letters addressed to him, and directed his cabinet secretaries in the replies to be made to each. This occupation engaged his attention till about 9 o'clock,
when his aid-de-camp was admitted to receive his orders relative to military affairs. From 10 to 12 the king often employed himself in exercising the garrison at Potsdam; but this time was also occasionally allotted to giving audiences, or to walking in his garden; and it was during what he could seize of those two hours that almost the whole of his literary compositions were formed. At 12 o'clock precisely he sat down to dinner with such guests as he had invited at ten. These consisted, according to circumstances, of literary men, courtiers, generals, and such of the princes of Brunswick as happened to be at Potsdam. Frederick was naturally no less an epicure than a great sleeper—although he had vanquished the latter habit, he continued to indulge in the former. He had twelve cooks, consisting of Germans, French, Italians, English, and Russians, who had large salaries; each of these cooks had his assistant; and there were besides two clerks of the kitchen who presided over the whole. His fare was sumptuous and extremely well cooked: he drank very moderately, sometimes nothing but Champagne mixed with water. He sometimes continued at table till three o'clock, but often quitted it in one hour to walk if the weather was fine. In the afternoon his cabinet secretaries waited upon him with the letters which were to be signed, and afterwards the secretary who was to receive his orders with respect to his correspondence with the literati. At six his concert commenced and lasted an hour, and as he himself was extremely fond of music he assisted on his flute. The interval between the concert and supper time, which was ten o'clock, was generally spent in conversation. He did not himself sit down to supper, but retired to rest after he had seen his guests seated.
Such was the arrangement of his time by which Frederick was enabled to manage the business of a great kingdom, and at the same time to dedicate so many of his hours to reading, composition, and conversation. From this course of life he has deviated as little as possible; only during his annual reviews and some other particular occasions.
In his dress, and other private expenses, with the exception of his table and snuff-boxes, he was extremely simple. The furniture of his castle was old-fashioned, and his wardrobe contained only a few suits of uniforms, a coat or two of velvet, six shirts that were every year renewed, and the rest of his dress in proportion. In architecture and his encouragement of the fine arts, he was sometimes magnificent; but these expenses were rather of a public than a private nature.
The severity of Frederick's disposition may in some measure be accounted for by the harsh treatment to which he was subjected in his younger years. His father, William the First, had contracted a great dislike to him, which was increased by his own disregard of his father's partialities. He gave no attention to military affairs, but perfectly devoted himself to the arts and sciences, and music, all of which appeared to William mere waste of time. Among the other outrages which the tyrant employed to thwart his son's inclinations, our author mentions his having caused a respectable young woman who had accompanied him on the harpsichord, to be publicly whipped through the streets of Potsdam by the hands of the hangman. But William at length formed the atrocious design to bring Frederick himself to the scaffold. The young prince had seen and become enamored of the Princess Anne, daughter of our George the Second; he had afterwards corresponded with her; and by the interest of his mother, William had been brought to consent to his nuptials. Some sarcasms uttered by George with respect to William having, however, reached the ears of the latter, he so much resented them as to command his son to break off all correspondence with the Princess Anne. Frederick, however, in this ventured to disobey his father; his practices were discovered; he was brought to a court martial and would infallibly have perished on the scaffold, had not the Austrian ambassador interposed, and in the name of the empire demanded his life to be spared. William durst not refuse compliance, but he threw the Prince into confinement, and caused his confident, the young baron de Catti, to be executed under his window and in his presence. Frederick fainted away at the horrible sight.
There are some circumstances connected with this confinement which show how soon the human heart may be depraved by the possession of arbitrary power. During his confinement the rigors of Frederick's captivity were greatly soothed by the benevolence of the baron de Wreck's family who lived in the neighborhood of the fortress, and was in consequence of an understanding with the commandant, at length procured liberty for the prince to spend his evenings secretly at their castle. Here he found a hospitable reception, enjoyed the pleasures of music in which he so much delighted, and was even furnished with sums of money much beyond what the family could well afford. We can
not think so ill of Frederick's heart as to suppose he was not at the moment sensible of these attentions; but when he afterwards mounted the throne, the services of the family of Wreck were wholly forgotten. Even the money he owed them was never repaid, nor did one of the family receive the smallest favor during his whole reign. The relations of the unfortunate de Catti, whose whole fortune had been confiscated while he himself perished on the scaffold, shared in this royal ingratitude! Our author, on this occasion, attempts to palliate the conduct of Frederick, by telling us that after coming to the throne, he became wholly devoted to the duties of a sovereign; that he imagined it was dangerous to sanction the example of disobeying the king to serve the prince; and that those who assisted him most when prince, ought to be most the objects of suspicion when king. Such are the sentiments with which the possession of arbitrary power naturally inspires the heart! Rather than risk the loss of a jot of that unjust power to which he himself so nearly fell a victim, Frederick could break through the most sacred ties of gratitude, and leave an indelible stain on his memory. How long will mankind separate expediency from justice? How long will actions be accounted meritorious in a king, which in a private individual would be thought richly to deserve the gallows?
Frederick exhibited to the last the same character he had maintained during his whole reign: the same firmness, the same dislike to be supposed decaying in his powers, and the same contempt of religion. He directed his state affairs to the last, and a few moments before his decease insisted on signing a letter.
After having described Frederick by himself, our author proceeds to describe his family & the transactions of the king in regard to them. The character of Frederick the First, a vain, ostentatious, pompous fool, is set in a most striking light by a saying of his queen, a woman of sense, wit, and learning. One day, Leibnitz, who was under her patronage, having sent her a memoir on the infinitely little , she exclaimed, "what a blockhead is this Leibnitz, who thinks he can explain to me the nature of the infinitely little ! Has he forgotten that I am the wife of Frederick the First, or does he imagine me unacquainted with the character of my husband?"
Of the brutal character of William the First, we have already seen some examples. He was accustomed to beat his courtiers, and even his wife and daughters, without mercy. He was a great enemy to every thing which implied refinement, and so cruel and abusive that when any one met him in the streets it was the custom to run from him as from a mad bull. One anecdote respecting him we cannot help extracting, as it proves how prone mankind are to loyalty, and how difficult it is for kings, even by extreme misconduct to render them otherwise:
"Irritated at the imperfect manner in which some troops were executing a manoeuvre, he ran at full speed up to the major who commanded them, and gave him several blows with his stick. This brave officer, already advanced in years, and much esteemed by the army followed the king, stopped his horse before that of his majesty in the middle of the parade, and drawing his pistol from his saddle, he said, "Sir, you have dishonored me, and I must have satisfaction." At the same moment he fired one of his pistols over the king's head, exclaiming, this is for you! Then aiming the other at himself, he cried, this is for me! and shot himself through the head."
[To be Continued.]
Strayed or Stolen from the residence of Mrs. CATHERINE DIGGES, some time since a forrel HORSE, about five years old, either a flax or small blaze in his forehead, not positively recollected which, & some of his legs white—he has a mark on the left side of his neck, as if formerly he had been shot with a bullet—he is wild and difficult to be taken.
I have heard of such a horse being seen in the neighborhood of Mr. Taylor's farm near this city. EIGHTEEN DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who will bring the above-mentioned horse to the subscriber.
ROBERT BRENT.
City of Washington, August 8-w6
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 4 or 5 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2 contains 32 acres, No. 3 contains 102 acres, No. 4 contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Taylor, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 30 to 100 acres. Those lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24-wtf

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29.
PESTALOZZI'S SYSTEM OF EDUCATION.
Professor NEER, the gentleman already stated to have embarked for this country, with the view of establishing a branch of the Institute, has arrived in Philadelphia, where we hope he will obtain a reception, worthy of his own talents, of the high character of Pestalozzi, and of the beneficent motives in which his mission has originated.
MORAL AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
All the means, calculated to awaken the mild affections, and a spirit of justice and harmony, are employed in the institute, and are the very essence of the METHOD.
There is no moment of the day, no occupation, no recreation even, which does not furnish the instructor an opportunity of giving some practical lesson, of correcting some fault, or of encouraging some good disposition.
Besides this instruction, which is given at all times, the pupils have hours particularly consecrated to a connected and progressive instruction in the precepts of religion; this part of education is attended to with the greatest care. Pestalozzi, whatever they may have dared to say, attaches the highest importance to it; deeply penetrated with the truth and excellence of the Christian religion, convinced that it is in its lessons and in the life of its divine author that we must seek for the precepts and examples of those virtues which make the happiness of man.
Every morning after rising, every night before going to rest, a religious exercise recalls to them a consciousness of their duties, in the most affecting manner. In these hours of devotion, the instructors, certain of the confidence of their pupils, review the last exhortations they have given them, and summon them to declare in what manner they have observed them; nothing is more common than to see those who have committed a fault, acknowledge it with a frankness truly filial.
About twenty scholars were collected round Pestalozzi. After a short invocation in the name of God, he began by reminding them, that in the morning he had instructed them on the object of the Sabbath; he then demanded—
Have you thought of this during the day? When and how have you thought of it; and have you conducted yourself in a manner suitable to its holiness? Have you nothing to reproach yourself with, as to the manner in which you have fulfilled your duties? Has not your heart told you to do things, which you have not done? If you have seen any of your comrades ready to commit a fault, have you prevented him, by representing to him his error in a kind manner? Have you felt that you ought to love one another? Can you say that you find yourself better than last Sunday, and do you resolve to try and do still better on the approaching Sunday?—&c. &c.
After these questions, in putting which Pestalozzi seems to penetrate the inmost folds of the heart, he pronounced a short prayer. The devotion of the children who composed this interesting audience, the decency and order, the serenity of some, the unequivocal repentance of others, the affecting gravity of him who spoke, every
thing in this exercise, appeared to me calculated in the best possible manner to accomplish the end desired. The prayer over, the young people all surrounded Pestalozzi, in order to embrace him and the other instructors in the institute.
In general, it seems to me difficult to add any thing to the means already employed, to inspire the love of virtue and detestation of vice. The instructors distribute among them the scholars, and each takes a certain number under his habitual superintendence. Independently of the zeal with which they discharge this important part of their duty, one thing, which contributes the most to facilitate its discharge is an essential part of the METHOD.
I have observed, that the pupils of Pestalozzi are continually occupied in a manner that interests without fatiguing them. However closely they may be employed, we shall find them as attentive, and as well disposed for their lessons in the evening, as they were in the morning. A constant interest is excited, by their strong persuasion or perception of their progress, & by the little difficulty which attends the insensible and gradual development of their intellectual power.
Copy of a letter addressed to Commodore RODGERS by the officers of the American squadron in the Mediterranean previous to their departure for the United States.
SIR, We are about to depart for America: Before our separation, receive from us the assurance of our high respect for you as a commander, and sincere esteem as a man. The example afforded to us, as regards the service, and the favors granted us from your politeness and humanity, have conferred obligations which we thus delight to acknowledge, and which we hope will always be remembered with grateful emotion.
Théodore Hunt, James Laurence, Ben. Smith, Samuel Elbert, Arthur Sinclair, Wm. Crane, Ralph Izard, Humphrey Magrath, John Henty, A. C. Harrison, Nathaniel Haraden.
U. States ship Constitution, Gibraltar, 27th May, 1806.
GENTLEMEN, Your polite and friendly letter of this day's date, wherein you mention, that you are about to depart for America, I have received with such pleasure, as can be only equalled by the regard I feel for its authors! Whom, if my country should ever honor me with a command, in which there is distinction to be acquired, nothing would make me more happy than to share with, the species of reward, which is only due to men, who serve their country from the purest patriotic motives—and before taking my leave of you, I should do my own sensibility injustice, was I not to add, that the regret I feel, in parting with you, can be compensated ONLY by the honor I should experience, if it ever shall be my lot to command you again.
I pray you accept my most sincere wishes for your future prosperity, and believe me I am, with sentiments of the most perfect regard,
Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JNO. RODGERS.
LIEUTENANTS, Brig Spitfire, B. Smith, — Vengeance, Wm. Crane, — Cutter Hornet, R. Izard, — Gun Boat, No. 2. H. Magrath, — No. 3. J. Henty, — No. 4. A. C. Harrison, — No. 5. J. Laurence, — No. 6. N. Haraden, — No. 8. S. Elbert, — No. 9. A. Sinclair, — No. 10.
COMMUNICATION.
Made to the governor by Wayapier-soway, or Blue Jacket, Tecumthe and Quatouheh, three principal Chiefs of the Shawney tribe of Indians, accompanied by George Blue Jacket, and John Logan, two of their young men.
AUGUST 11th, 1806.
Governor, We are happy to see you to day, and to see that your family are all well; we thank the Great Spirit for permitting us to meet together, and we inform
you, that we are well, and also, all our women and children.
Governor—We have been distressed that some of both the white people and Indians have, since the last fall, been constantly stirring up mischief and reporting that we were preparing for war. We have found the three principal persons who have been the most active in causing all this trouble. It appears that Dishcout, Patrick Fisher, at Greenville, and Wills, of Fort Wayne, got offended at the Shawneys at Greenville—and they with the chiefs at Tawaw town have been endeavoring to excite a war, by inventing and spreading malicious lies backward and forward.
Governor.
We are getting to be old men; and you also are getting too old a man to pay any regard to, or to believe such idle reports without a better foundation for them. One of us was at the Federal City 4 years ago, to see the President; when he saw the President, he found that all was right, and that nothing was wrong, and that the president wanted to see all the Indians with their women and children fixed comfortably.
Governor.
You know as well as we do, that the giving and receiving this token of friendship was sincere on both sides. Our old chiefs long ago made friendship with the U. S. but it has not been strictly attended to—we have come now to renew our friendship so that it may never be interrupted again.
BROTHER,
We have now become the best of friends, and we will never let our friendship be broken again forever—but we will apply all our time in providing for our women and children, that they may live comfortably.
We desire that you will pay no attention to any bad reports, if any bad people should raise any more about us; and we desire that you will let all our white people on the frontiers know, that we have been to renew our friendship with you, and that you will give us a few lines to show both our people and yours, when we go home, that we have been to see you, and that peace and friendship are renewed, to be broke again no more forever.
Richmond, Aug. 22.
On the 9th day of the present month, at the Warm Springs, in Bath county, MERIWETHER JONES departed this life! His health had been declining for more than a year, & his body, naturally thin, was wasted away, almost to a shadow.
Few men among us, have been and experienced, in so short a period, more than Meriwether Jones. The excellence of his understanding, the cheerfulness of his disposition, the promptitude of his wit, the frankness of his manners, the ardor and intrepidity of his temper, brought him early into life, & made him when he was but a young man a favorite of the people.
that office until he was appointed by the President of the United States, Commissioner of Loans. This office he held until his death.
He has left a widow, and a son, his only child, to lament his loss.
Meriwether Jones had his failings, and he suffered for them. In his whole composition there was not one particle of hypocrisy. Such as he really was, he appeared to be. He used none of the petty if not dishonorable arts by which favor is conciliated, when it is not deserved, or by which censure justly merited may be softened or suppressed.
Meriwether Jones had many excellencies. His understanding was prompt, his discernment clear, his knowledge of mankind extensive. Having the advantage of a good education, he had read much in the early part of his life; & what he read he remembered—but his attention during his last 16 years was principally directed to the study of mankind, and their affairs.
The republicans of this country ought not to forget the services of Meriwether Jones. He was the most zealous, most active, and most enthusiastically daring and determined, precisely at the moment which their cause was in the greatest danger.
It has been a subject of much surprise that Gen. Miranda should have wasted so much time at St. Domingo, and in other parts of the West Indies, when the hope of success depended in a great measure, on an expeditious and unexpected effort.
You will receive this by the hand of captain Alcorn, who is requested to give you as full a detail of the expedition as he may think proper. I should transgress orders, were I to write this detail at the present moment.
information. From thence we sailed for Barbadoes; having remained there 14 days, and having been joined by two other vessels, we came to this island.
For the satisfaction of those, who may feel an interest in our destinies, it is proper to state that our friends, who were taken by the Spaniards, have been treated well, and as prisoners of war.
FROM THE JAMAICA ROYAL GAZETTE, JULY 13.
MIRANDA.
We are credibly informed that on the first arrival of Gen. Miranda at Barbadoes, J. S. Searforth, not having had any intelligence but from mere report of the nature of his expedition, purposed having him taken into custody, conceiving (as it did not appear Great Britain had any knowledge of the transaction) that he might endeavor to revolutionize any country suitable to his purpose, as well as the Spanish colonies.
Philadelphia, Aug. 23.
We were misinformed in stating yesterday, that the whole of the crews of the two ships belonging to Miranda, had been put to death by the Spanish government of Caracas: their fate, however, is equally deplorable.
JAMES LEDLIE, formerly of this city. He was induced to join the expedition at Port-au-Prince, and is said to have had the commission of a major.
MR. LIPPINCOTT—a young gentleman of amiable and respectable connections in this city. He also joined the expedition at Port-au-Prince; and was no doubt seduced into the fatal project.
CAPT. DONAHUE,—also of this city, who has left a wife and a family, to deplore his unhappy end. He commanded a vessel belonging to this port; and, urged by the infatuating temptations of Miranda's agents, abandoned her at Port-au-Prince, and entered into a cause which has cost him his life.
MR. GEORGE KIRKLAND—This gentleman was formerly a captain in the Provisional army of the U. S. but was discharged on the reduction of that establishment. He was afterwards concerned in the publication of the Washington Federalist.
CAPT. GARDNER. Of this person we have no knowledge.
PAUL GEORGE.—We are equally ignorant of this character: as well as of
Mr. SMITH, a butcher of New-York and a Polish Gentleman.
We have heard some individuals express a doubt of the truth of the above melancholy intelligence. We are sorry to observe that the sources through which it has been received admit of no such consolatory hope.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, to his friend in Wilmington (Del.) dated June 19, 1805.
I have just had the pleasure of handing on shore from the Diana, from Baltimore, the family of our envoy, Mr. Pinckney, who dropped in upon us quite unexpectedly this morning. His arrival appears to have diffused a general joy throughout this city and has in a great measure dispelled the doubts which have been entertained by many, of a rupture between the two countries since the affair of the Leander transpired.

an able man, and impressed us with the idea of the confidence of our executive, in being able to bring our affairs to an amicable adjustment. For my own part, I never entertained the smallest idea of their resorting to hostilities, but I assure you, that the majority of the people of England, as far as I can inform myself, viewed the business in a very serious point of view." We are authorised by a gentleman just arrived from Port-au-Prince, to say, that no unusual sickness prevails there this season. Not one American died there during the month of June and July.
No doubt can now be entertained of the ignominious doom of our unfortunate countrymen, who fell into the merciless hands of the Spaniards. To the list of sufferers we have to add the name of Mr. STEDMAN, of New York. He had resided 7 or 8 years at Port-au-Prince, where he joined the expedition. His head was fixed on a pole on the top of a mountain in between Laguire and Caraccas. A gentleman, passenger from Caraccas to Laguire, examined the heads, and recognized the features of Messrs. Laddie and Donahue. Capt. Gardner, who expressed great anxiety to be shown, was first hung up—the others in succession, each having his uniform burnt previous to being swung off. After the execution, the bodies were burnt, and their heads ordered to be carried to Caraccas, there to be exposed on poles. On the 8th of August the effigy of Miranda was to be publicly burnt at Laguire. Capt. Sater informs, that the Spaniards, without exception, rejoiced at these proceedings.
Phil. True Am. New-York, August 26. We have authority for saying, that James Laddie, Capt. Geo. Kirkland, & Mr. Lippincott, three of the persons mentioned to be hung at Caraccas, were neither of them on board Miranda's captured schooner; which circumstance affords some hope that the account of the execution of the persons mentioned is premature.
A BALLAD. BY THOMAS MOORE.
THOU hast sent me a flowery band, And told me 'twas fresh from the field; That the leaves were untouch'd by the hand, And the purest of odors would yield. And indeed it is fragrant and fair; But if it were handled by thee, It would bloom with a livelier air, And would surely be sweeter to me. Then take it, and let it entwine Thy tresses, so flowing and bright; And each little flow'ret will shine More rich than a gem to my sight. Let the odorous gale of thy breath, Exhale it with many a sigh; May, let it be wither'd to death Beneath the warm bloom of thine eye. And instead of the dew that it bears, The dew dropping fresh from the tree; On its leaves let me number the tears That affection has stolen from thee!
LONDON, JUNE 21. THE SOCIETY OF SHIP-OWNERS OF GREAT BRITAIN.
At a meeting of the Committee of Ship Owners for the Port of London, held the 19th of June, 1806, ROBERT CURLING, Esq. in the chair,
Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the fifty-six members of the British Parliament, who have expressed their opinion of the necessity of maintaining and supporting the principles of the navigation system of Great Britain.
Resolved unanimously, That it be the opinion of this committee, that no necessity whatever exists to justify the American intercourse bill, in support of which no evidence has been adduced; and that the Shipping of G. Britain and Ireland is more than sufficient to insure at all times, both in peace and in war, when properly protected, the carriage of a regular and constant supply of provisions and lumber to the British West Indies, from whatever country it may be purchased, and consequently there is no occasion to yield to America, or any other neutral nation, that lucrative branch of trade, which would annually, in the article of freight only, realize to the shipping interest of G. Britain and other settlements in America and the West Indies, upwards of 300,000l.
Resolved unanimously, That the adoption of this bill at the present moment is highly objectionable and impolitic, as it cannot fail to encourage claims on the part of America, to allow a free intercourse between the U. S. and the king's dominions in the W. Indies, which was declared by his majesty's privy council in 1791, to be inadmissible, even as a subject of negotiation, and which will likewise tend to expel from that part of the colonial trade which is left for British shipping, a greater number of them, and will increase the accumulated distress already felt by the owners of British ships in the European trade, from neutrals being allowed to break the blockade of the Prussian ports, in consequence of which many British ships usually employed therein, are now actually in want of employment.
Resolved unanimously, That it is the
opinion of this committee, that in consequence of the suspensions of the act of navigation, there is not at present building throughout the empire a sufficient number of new ships to meet the annual decrease and consumption of shipping; for whilst such temporary and fluctuating systems of suspending the act of navigation are adhered to, the great body of British ship owners will not extend their capitals in shipping, as no certain or adequate protection and encouragement is afforded to them.
Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this committee, that it is now more than ever important, that the exertions which were begun by this committee, in 1801, and continued in the years 1802 and 1803, to obtain attention to the interests of British shipping, should be renewed with increased activity; as the good effects of the measures adopted in Mr. Pitt's last administration, in 1801, for gradually regaining the inestimable advantage this country must at all times derive from the navigation act, when enforced, began to be manifested; and if those measures had been followed up, with others dictated by wisdom, which there is good reason to believe was intended, the carrying trade between America and the West Indies, would soon have been restored to British ship owners.
Resolved unanimously, That the principle of this bill unequivocally evinces all intention of an abandonment of a fundamental law of Europe, universally acknowledged and acted upon, and of the colonial system of G. Britain as established by the act of navigation, and a total dereliction of those principles which our ancestors cherished for the maintenance of the maritime power of the nation, and by which the British navy has attained that superiority which is so essentially necessary at this time to preserve the independence of the empire.
Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the ship owners of G. Britain and Ireland, ought not to relax in their endeavors to obtain through the medium of their representatives in Parliament, the future full, effective and beneficial operation of the act of navigation, by which means only, we can "rear and retain our seamen, the grand support of our present pre-eminence, and preserve our country from falling below the level of surrounding nations," but which never can be done if a discretionary power is lodged with the privy council, to suspend its operation at their discretion.
Resolved unanimously, That these resolutions be printed in the morning & evening newspapers, and distributed in all the out ports.
Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of this committee be given to the chairman, for his indefatigable and unwearied exertions to support the shipping interest of the country, and thereby promoting the landed and manufacturing interests of the empire.
Extracted from the minutes, by order,
NATHL. ATCHESON, Secretary.
Baltimore, August 26. Last evening we were politely favored with Liverpool papers to the 2d and London to the 2d of July, both inclusive, received by the ship Abena, captain Hobson, in 31 days from Liverpool. The only articles of any interest in these papers are the following.
LONDON, JULY 1.
After our paper was put to press yesterday, we learned that dispatches had been received from France, forwarded by Lord Keith, from off Boulogne. We repeat that a negotiation is in a train, and that it is the cause of the improved state of the funds.
We received yesterday a letter from a respectable house at Hamburg. It gives the following article, which, it adds, was communicated by the French minister in that city, as the outline of the expected changes on the continent.
NEW CONSTITUTION OF GERMANY.
"Bavaria, Wirtemberg, Baden, which are to be considerably aggrandized, Nassau & some other districts, comprising the country all along the Rhine, to form a federative body, under the immediate protection of France."
"Switzerland to be divided. One-third to be given to Baden, one-third to the kingdom of Italy, and one-third to France."
"Denmark and Sweden excluded from Germany, and from all deliberative influence in its affairs. The former to remain distinct for itself—the latter to be treated as to Pomerania, as she may behave. Some say Pomerania and Mecklenburg are both to fall to Prussia; which, with Austria, are independent powers, and on their own bottoms, without regard to the former system of the empire. The Emperor of the latter to resign his title of chief of the German Empire, remaining only Emperor of his own states."
"Hamburg, and some say all Holstein, Bremen and Lubec, federative and independent, under the protection of France, whose emperor is to enjoy in those territories henceforward, the same sovereignty which the emperor of Germany formerly exercised. The inhabitants of this federative state shall be called the Franks , being the land where the ancient Franks sprung from."
"Diet of the empire to be abolished."
"Saxony not mentioned."
"These alterations to take place immediately; the army then to be called back to assist at the grand festivals at Paris, which are to take place very shortly."
Yesterday policies were opened in the city, giving 5 guineas to receive 100, if
preliminaries be signed within a week; and be actually followed by a peace; and 15 guineas to receive 100, if preliminaries be signed within two months.
The report in the city yesterday was, that Mr. Fox had sent his confidential secretary after Mr. Adair to Vienna, with instructions, by which the latter may be enabled to open a communication with Mr. D'Oubril, the Russian minister at that city, and conditionally proceed with him to Paris. The funds were not much affected by this new rumor.
Yesterday afternoon Wednesday's Hamburg mail arrived. Its contents are neither copious nor decisive. It appears that a correspondence has commenced between the kings of Sweden and Prussia, the purport of which has not yet transpired. No counter orders have as yet been issued by Prussia to the garrisons of Berlin and Potsdam, which still hold themselves in readiness to march. Gen. Kalreuth's health being impaired, it is said that prince Louis Ferdinand will take the command of the corps under the orders of that general.
JULY 2.
Baron Jacobi, the Prussian ambassador, has applied for his passport, preparatory to his leaving this country for Berlin.
We are happy in having it in our power to acquaint our readers that Mr. Fox was yesterday so far recovered, as to be able to sit down to dinner with the earl of Moira, lord Holland, lady Louisa Conolly, and a few other friends.
Government has received advice from Mr. Stanley, the British consul at Trieste, stating that a proclamation had been issued at that place, bearing date the 29th of May, which notified, that such English and Russian vessels as might be in the port of Trieste, or any of the ports of the Adriatic, were to quit them in the space of three days, unless prevented from so doing by stress of weather; and that the said ports would continue shut against the English and Russians.
District of Columbia, Washington County, ss.
In the case of JASON JONES an insolvent Debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Jason Jones; that on Monday the 2d day of September next at the capital in the court room at the hour of 10 o'clock A.M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be administered to the said Jason Jones and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, three times before that day.
By order of the honorable Wm. Cranch, Esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
Wm. BRENT, Ck. August 29—3t
NOTICE
IS hereby given that the NEW MARKET HOUSE near the Navy Yard in this city will be opened for the reception and sale of provisions, &c. on MONDAY next, the 1st of September and a regular market will be held thereat on every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday, thereafter.
It is hoped that this opportunity afforded to butchers and others, will prevent any breach of the Market Laws, in selling out of the market, during market hours, and at the same time tend to their as well as the public convenience.
By order of the Mayor, L. WHITE, Clerk of the Eastern Branch Market. City of Washington, Aug. 29—3t
N. B. Butchers wishing to procure stalls in said market house will please attend at said house at 1 o'clock Saturday morning, L. W.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber living near Bryantown, Charles county, Maryland, a likely yellowish complexioned negro lad named RAFE about 26 years of age, and about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high—he has a scar under one of his eyes and a long under lip, also a large cut on the top of one of his feet. Rafe is not very stout made. He had on and took with him a black broad cloth coat, country cotton over jacket striped with yellow and blue, striped fustian down under jacket, a pair of blue striped country cotton pantalettes, and yellow striped country cotton trowsers yellow and blue, two silk handkerchiefs, one linen shirt, country cotton shirt and trowsers and a white country cloth over jacket double wave, and a black wool hat. It is supposed that he will change his name and endeavor to pass for a free man. Whoever secures the said negro in any jail so that I get him again will be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home, by BENEDICT BOARMAN. June 30—w3t
On the 1st day of September, MISS WHITE FROM ENGLAND,
Intends opening a SCHOOL for instructing YOUNG LADIES in the following branches of education, English grammatically, Geography, the use of the Globe, the elements of History and the French language. Writing, Arithmetic, and plain Work—Music, Drawing, and dancing taught with Fancy Work if required.
Terms of Miss White's terms may be had at Mrs. White's house, next door to the Columbia bank.
August 15—w3t
PROPOSALS.
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE WORKS
OF
DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
PHILOSOPHICAL, POLITICAL, AND LITERARY.
Hominum rerumque repertor.
THE publication of the writings of Dr. Franklin in a complete edition, was long contemplated by the late BENJ. FRANKLIN BACHE, his grandson, who transcribed the copy which was devolved to Mr. W. Temple Franklin, for the purpose. It was originally designed that the corrected edition should appear in three languages, and in England, Germany, France and America; at the same time; this design was frustrated by the device (W. Temple Franklin) who, it is now believed, sacrificed the work and the honorable trust reposed in him, for money, to the mortal hatred of the English ministry against the deceased sage.
As soon as this fact was known, the present editor of the Aurora turned his attention to the collection of every paper and circumlocution which could tend to preserve and do honor to the memory of a man to whom America is so much indebted; and who, as he was thrust from his genius and talents retracted back into his native country, must continue to be ranked to the last posterity, among its greatest benefactors and ornaments.
This edition will be published from the copies revised and corrected by Dr. Franklin the corrections of which are in the hand writing of the author, and may be seen by any gentleman in the possession of the editor of the Aurora .
Early admiration of Dr. Franklin; educated in veneration and reverence of his character—combined with other incidental circumstances not necessary to be pointed out, have concurred to favor the collection by the present editor, of the best materials that could be obtained after the sacrifice of the work by the devisee.
With some industry, and with some experience he has possessed himself, not only of the copy with the corrections and additions in Dr. Franklin's hand writing; but also of several articles which have never appeared in any former collection, and of several which have never appeared in print.
Proposals would have appeared long since in this city, had not an advertisement of an intended edition, being published in the English prints; the present editor thought it might be yet possible that the edition advertised, was that which Mr. Temple Franklin was entrusted with; but it now appears that the English edition is only a republication of the former compilation with some small additions; but still very deficient, on a comparison with the corrected papers in the hands of the editor.
The whole will now be carefully collated, and the work executed in a style worthy of the great patriarch of American liberty and apostle of the American press.
The additional papers will form at least a volume, perhaps more—the authentic papers already printed, form three—and it is intended to begin with the second volume, which will be put to press immediately; and to publish the Biography last, so that such additional particulars as may throw any useful light on the life of this great man, may be engraved on his memoirs; to obtain which, and other important materials, the editor will spare neither pains nor expense.
Gentlemen who may be possessed of authentic or original papers, or correspondence of Dr. F. or who can give information where any are to be found, will render public service by communicating them to the editor.
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The work shall be elegantly printed, on a new small pica type and pale velum paper in large octavo.
The work will be ornamented with numerous engravings, a vignette to each volume—a whole length portrait from the best likeness allowed to be in existence, now in the possession of the family.
The price of each volume will be 2 dollars 50 cents, payable on delivery only.
Subscriptions will be received at the book store of Wm. Duane, No. 106, Market Street, Philadelphia, and in Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city; and by other booksellers and private gentlemen, whose names will be notified in the several states of the union, in due time. August 8—
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
ANACOSTIA LIBRARY COMPANY.
THE Shareholders are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of Officers, will be held at Mr. Drummond's, (near Mr. Pratt's) on Tuesday the 2d day of September at half past 7 o'clock, P. M. at which time and place they are requested to attend.
BENJAMIN MOORE, Librarian. Aug. 27—8t
AN EDITOR
WANTED FOR THE REGISTER.
THE SALEM REGISTER having been supported in its Editorial department by the voluntary assistance of its friends, since the decease of its late Editor, (Mr. Carlton) the proprietors are desirous of obtaining an editor to conduct the same in future.
Proposals may be made at this office any time prior to the 1st of October next. Salem, August 27—
TO RENT,
On very low terms, FOUR convenient Two story brick DWELLING HOUSES, directly south of the Six buildings.
Apply to T. H. GILLISS. Washington city, Aug. 15—w3t
CHARLOTTE-HALL SCHOOL.
ASPECTABLY to the direction of the Trustees, the parents and guardians of the pupils are informed, that the classes will open on Monday the 18th of August. Cool Springs, St. Mary's, Aug. 22—3t
SAMUEL VAIL, & Co.
SUBMIT TO THE PUBLIC THE FOLLOWING
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING AT ST. LOUIS,
IN THE
LOUISIANA TERRITORY,
A
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
MISSOURI CORRESPONDENT,
AND
ILLINOIS GAZETTE.
PREPARATORY to undertaking the
Editorial labors of a Newspaper, we presume to offer the following remarks:
While the United States by their rapid progress in population, agriculture, commerce and the arts, are becoming every day more and more powerful and opulent, the limits of our western settlements are widely extending themselves far beyond our ancient boundaries, even to a very great length into our newly acquired territories, beyond the utmost expectation of the most sanguine of our fellow citizens. Since the important acquisition of Louisiana, comprising a tract of the finest country on the face of the globe—embracing almost every climate between the north and south poles—a tract of country more extensive than all the United States besides, and capable of affording subsistence to more people than all the continent of Europe; with all the necessaries, and almost all the luxuries that can possibly be conceived of. We consider this as a rational anticipation, entirely unconnected with any thing prophetic or visionary. There are other considerations which operate powerfully upon our minds, and tend absolutely to induce in us a belief, of the growing consequence of the region in question; the citizens of which have a guarantee of all the rights of the citizens of the United States in the constitution; and equally entitled to enjoy the rights and security of life, liberty, property, and reputation, as well from the invasion of any foreign nation, as from Indian war. Although far removed from the present greatest population of the United States, by the compact of federal union, the physical force and power of the nation must be extended to the government and people, for their protection forever, or at least so long as the union exists. In this view of the subject, we are compelled to believe, that the period is not distant, when the face of this healthy and beautiful country, will be covered with a number of populations, and that seminaries of learning will appear throughout the whole—so that the arts and sciences may find their way thither, without the trouble, labor and expense, of transportation from abroad. It is believed that no country has yet been discovered, which affords such great temptations to emigrants from the old settled states and foreign countries, as the one of which we are now speaking.
The MISSOURI CORRESPONDENT & ILLINOIS GAZETTE, will always be open for the exposition of public measures. In the discussion of local questions, the Editors will know no party, but will give place to all essays that are couched in decent and correct language. Its columns will contain a summary of the acts and proceedings of Congress during and after their recess; and the proceedings of the Legislatures of Louisiana and Indiana territories in detail—together with a due portion of political, historical, philosophical, moral, poetical and amusing essays.
Ever mindful of the respect due to a Gazette intended for circulation among a numerous, virtuous and independent people, whose generous patronage we hope to merit and receive—in return for which, it will be our endeavor to become useful members of the community, and cultivate a friendly intercourse with all our patrons.
We shall always in an independent manner keep in mind our constitutional guarantee—the liberty of the Press—remembering, too, at the same time that the great Montesquieu in his Spirit of Laws has declared, that, "Liberty without control is licentiousness."
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SALE BY AUCTION.
ON SATURDAY the 23 of August at 11 o'clock, A.M. will be sold, on the premises, the HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by Mr. George Collard, on North F. Street near the Bank. It is an excellent stand for the Grocery business, and has until very lately, been under an annual rent of 150 dollars.
Terms of sale: one third of the purchase money to be paid in sixty days, one third in four months, and the residue in six months. Negotiable notes with good indorsers will be required.
T. H. GILLISS, Executor of Stanley Byers decd. Washington City, August 15—2do.
The sale of the above property is postponed until Saturday the 30th inst. at 4 o'clock P.M. T. H. G.

Scheme of Lottery No. V.
FOR the encouragement of Literature, and for improving the Navigation between Troy and Waterford, and for other purposes.
 1 Prize of D. 30,000 is D. 30,000  1 10,000 10,000  1 10,000 10,000  2 5,000 5,000  2 2,500 4,000  5 1,000 5,000  10 500 5,000  30 300 6,000  80 100 8,000  220 50 6,000  400 20 8,000  7100 10 71,000  4000 8 32,000 
21751 prizes, 23249 blanks. 35000 tickets at 6 dollars each, is 210 00
Less than two blanks to a prize—subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing. The first 4000 blanks will be entitled to 8 dollars each.
 2d. drawn number 1st. day, whether blank or prize, D. 20,000  10th 2,000  15th 1,000  20th 5,000  25th 1,000  30th 10,000  35th 1,000  40th 20,000  45th 2,000 
A company of gentlemen in the city of New York having contracted with the managers for the unford tickets, the drawing will commence on the second Tuesday in December next, and will be continued at the rate of 600 tickets per day until completed, excepting the last day when there will remain 800 to be drawn.
Tickets in the above lottery will continue to be sold by the managers at the original price of 6 dollars each until the second Tuesday in September next, on which day all that remains unsold will be delivered to the contractors.
THOMAS STORM, DANIEL HALE, SOL MAN SOUTHWICK, JOHN H. SICKLES, JOHN L. BROOME, Managers. August 15—
Proposals FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, PYRROLOIMOGIA, Or; Inquiries into the PRESTIGES CALLED THE YELLOW FEVER.
CONTAINING the history of its symptoms and prevalence in different parts of the world; a comparative statement of all controverted respecting its origin, modes of propagation and treatment; with an attempt towards a new theory of the electrical phenomena and galvanic influence arising from terrequeous & petrid exhalations, which explains the causes of pestilential diseases, their remedies and preventatives.
By FELIX PASCALIS, M. D. Of New York, Formerly Physician and Member of the Board of Health in the State of Pennsylvania, Honorary Member of the Medical Societies of Philadelphia, and of Connecticut; and Associate to other American and European Literary institutions.
The author has been a medical practitioner in Philadelphia during seven epidemic recurrences of the Yellow Fever. To enlarge the sphere of his experimental observations on that interesting subject, he has lately travelled in the South of Spain, and also visited South Carolina, where that disease has by many, been supposed to be endemic. With so many motives to trust to his opinions, the author wishes, notwithstanding, to be honored with the support of the learned in the U. States, who have had so many more opportunities than those of Europe to exercise their judgment on a subject highly important to the welfare of this country—a country with which many European nations frequently interest the intercourse of their subjects as if it were absolutely the abode of pestilence. Whatever claims the author may imagine he derives from his experiences, he will, however, thankfully receive any documents contrary to the theory he proposes. He, therefore, respectfully solicits communications tending either to establish or to invalidate the truth of an Electrical and Galvanic influence, &c. as a cause of pestilential diseases. Such interesting papers on these subjects as he shall be favored with previously to the first of November next (post paid) will be gratefully acknowledged and duly noticed, unless otherwise requested.
CONDITIONS. This work shall be printed in a handsome style, on fine wove paper and new type, as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers shall be obtained to defray the necessary expenses. It will be comprised in two volumes octavo, each volume containing more than 300 pages; to be delivered to subscribers in boards at Five Dollars the set, or handsomely bound and lettered at Six Dollars. Subscriptions received at the Courier Office No. 1. Broad Street. Charleston, Aug. 15—
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F Street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermacei & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
Partnership Dissolved. THE Partnership of Rufus Elliott & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted unto said firm are requested to call and settle the same with Rufus Elliott, RUFUS ELLIOTT, JOHN GREGORY. August 20—3t
A FACT.
THOSE indebted to me must make immediate payment, as I am determined to close my books finally, and all accounts which are not settled in a very short time will be put in a way for collection. Finding it very unpleasant, and troublesome to make collections, shall for the future sell for CASH only, which will be much more to my satisfaction, and give me the pleasure to do business quick, and twenty per cent. lower than any person who sells on a credit. Shall have for sale a handsome assortment of seasonable, substantial and fashionable goods; and be giving the best prices Cash for Tobacco inspected in this place. ROMULUS RIGGS. George Town, August 15—epbw
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the night of the 13th inst. a negro woman named KIZZIAH, 24 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a bright complexion; she took with her an only child, a boy named HANSON, about three years of age, well grown, and remarkable for a protuberance of his navel, her clothing not remembered. Whoever apprehends said negro and child, shall receive five Dollars if taken within the district of Columbia, the above reward, if taken without the district, and ALL reasonable charges paid. ROBERT ALEXANDER. August 15—tf
FOR SALE,
That valuable tract of Land belonging to the estate of the late Richard Henderson, lying in Prince George's county on the Eastern Branch of Potomac and nearly adjoining the town of Bladensburg containing about 400 acres—this land is well watered, level and is productive, from 15 to 20 acres is now in good timothy meadow, and a much larger quantity of rich marsh may be brought into this state, the wood land is thriving and abundant for the support of the farm. Its vicinity to the city of Washington & Georgetown and laying on tide water, makes it desirable estate. One fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the payment of the balance will be made easy. Mr. Joseph Wilson who lives on the land will show it to any person who may wish to view the same. JAMES LINGAN, JOHN HENDERSON, JR. Henderson. August 20—tawtf
A Gentleman of respectable literary acquirements, who's political principles are DEMOCRATIC, would receive the most liberal terms in conducting the editorial department of the Boston Courier and Democrat. B. PANKE. No. 16, Anne Street.
Republican editors will confer a particular favor by giving this notice a few insertions in their respective papers. August 20—
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen about the 8th of July Two BAY HORSES, one near fifteen hands high, had all round, six or seven years old, his tail bobbed, and I believe a small star, used to the draft—the other a bay with his hind feet and legs white, about fifteen hands high, 10 or 12 years old, short twitch tail, his shoes had been taken off, being somewhat lame, has a white spot on one of his buttocks. The above reward will be given on their delivery to me. DANL. CARROLL of Dudn. Washington, August 20—w4w
TO RENT.
THE STORE & DWELLING HOUSE now occupied Dr. Patterson, next door to James Madison's, esq. Possession given the first day of April next—I will also rent the Wharf formerly belonging to Mr. Lewis DeLoach on the Eastern Branch, one square above the Navy Yard. Its situation for a Lumber, Coal, and Wood yard, is equal to any in the city of Washington—for terms apply to John Hewitt, esq. or to the subscriber near the Navy Yard. NICHOLAS VOSS. City of Washington, March 12—qautf
LANDS IN VIRGINIA, For Sale.
THE Subscriber being desirous to purchase Lands in the State of OHIO, offers for sale the following valuable tracts to wit: One tract containing 356 acres in the county of Harrison, about 4 miles from Clarksville, and lying on the post road from the city of Washington to that place. Also 238 acres in Campbell county, 15 miles from Lynchburg, and 7 miles from James river. The quality of the above lands is not surpassed by any in the State of Virginia, for fertility of soil, and in point of situation is inferior to none in that State—the terms made easy to the purchaser—and possession given on the first January, 1807—For further particulars apply to JOHN LUMMER, City of Washington. August 8—w3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the said house in Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. F. Causin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN, Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
Sale of Valuable Property AT MY HOUSE.
THE Land which I have heretofore advertised and fully described I now again offer on the same terms to the highest bidder on Monday the 22nd of next month, together with a valuable woman qualified for either house or field work, a well grown boy and a lusty girl, both of whom are able to do good work, and three young girls. The woman to serve 10 years, the boy until he is 25, and the girls to 30 years of age. These negroes will be sold for cash or negotiable notes at 60 days. Also a variety of household and kitchen furniture, plantation implements of husbandry, horned cattle, horses, sheep and hogs. For all sums of 30 dollars or under the cash must be paid. Above 30 dollars and not exceeding 50 dollars, a credit of 3 months will be given from 50 to 80 dollars, from 80 to 100, nine months, and for all above 100 dollars 12 months, all on security with interest from the date. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock and continue from day to day till completed. GEO: LEE. Charles County, Aug. 20—tdbf
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING
Geographical Description OF ALL THE STATES & TERRITORIES IN THE UNION, In separate volumes; with a particular and correct description of the several counties and towns, in each state. Illustrated with Maps.
By JOSEPH SCOTT, Author of the United States Gazetteer, the Modern Geographical Dictionary in 4 vol. oct. a Geographical Dictionary of the United States of North America, &c. &c.
THE geographical description of each of the larger states, with the counties, towns, &c. will form a neat little volume of about 150 pages. Two of the smaller states may form a volume, or one of them may be comprised in the same volume with a larger adjoining state, as Maryland and Delaware.
Each volume will be complete in itself; so that subscribers may take one, two, &c. or the whole number. The paper, type, and size of the page, will exactly correspond with the description of Pennsylvania, now published; so that subscribers for the whole may have two or more bound together to suit their own taste. They will be published neatly done up in boards. The description of each state will be embellished with a handsome map. It is supposed that the whole will amount to about FOURTEEN LITTLE VOLUMES. A general description of the United States will be given in the last, which will render the whole the fullest and most correct geographical description of the United States, that has hitherto been published. The plan, which the author has adopted, is the most comprehensive that could be suggested, as it will comprise under proper, and distinct heads, every thing worthy of notice. No money will be required till on the delivery of the work. The Price of each Volume will be Fifty Cents. The next volume will contain, A Geographical description of MARYLAND and DELAWARE, illustrated with a Map of each state. The work is nearly ready for the press, and will soon be published. The Editors of newspapers, in Maryland, are requested to insert the above proposals twice. They will be paid on the publication of the work. August 10—
JUST PUBLISHED.
AND FOR SALE, At Mr. Morford's and Bailey and Wallace's Book-stores, Broad-street, and at the Courier Office, PRICE, 18 3/4 CENTS; a pamphlet on the importance of cultivating the BOURBON COTTON, by the Agricultural Society of the Bahama Islands. The very great importance of this pamphlet to the Planters of this State, and every other cotton country, has induced its publication. It consists of copious extracts of letters from Cotton Planters of the different islands; and the amount of their general evidence is that the Bourbon Cotton is decidedly preferable to the anguilla or Georgia Cotton; that it is of quick growth and produces earlier than the common cotton; that it yields about 150 lb. of clear cotton to the acre; but the greatest advantage is, that it is secure from the ravage of the caterpillar, which so often blights the hopes of our planters. This subject is deserving the attention of our planters, and this pamphlet is recommended to their examination as the probable means of increasing the value of their crops. Charleston, S. C. Aug. 15—
FOR SALE,
I will sell two Tracts of LAND lying and being in Allegany county in the State of Maryland; one called and known by the name of "Harvey's Meadows" patented 31st December 1805, for 321 acres, near Shellys or Sallys Little Meadows; the other "Mount Parnassus," patented 31st December 1805, for 298 acres; this tract lies on a branch of Savage river about five miles below the Little Meadows. I have never seen these lands, consequently know nothing of their value. Mr. Thomas Beall of Cumberland who is well acquainted with the above land informed me they were as valuable as any in that part of Maryland. Daniel Clark and Robert Cowden Stone, esq. also informed me that from their acquaintance with the situation of the aforesaid tracts of Land they must be of an excellent quality. Any person inclined to purchase, it is presumed will view before he contracts. A great bargain may be had for cash, or good paper on a short credit—a good and indisputable title will be given when the land is paid for. For terms apply to the subscriber in Upper Marlborough Prince Georges county. SAMUEL J. COOLIDGE. June 23—8w
On a liberal credit.
THE Subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the Eastern Branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 124 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of Colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and bogs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf
N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
DANIEL RAPINE, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, ON CAPITOL HILL,
HAS just received from PHILADELPHIA, and now opening, a choice collection of BOOKS & STATIONARY, and as he has been at great pains to make the selection, he flatters himself that it is the most complete assortment that has ever been offered for sale in the District of Columbia. His Law, Miscellaneous and Poetical collection, is as complete as any one bookseller's on the continent. He has also opened an excellent assortment of PAPER HANGINGS; and the most useful kinds of MEDICINES, such as Peruvian Bark, Castor Oil, British Oil, Glauber Salts, Liquorice Ball, &c. &c. all which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Account and other Books bound in the neatest manner, on short notice, and according to any given pattern. July 25—epbw
AT a meeting of REPUBLICAN DELEGATES from that part of Frederick county, which by law is attached to the 3d Congressional district, held at the house of Mr. DAVID LEVY, in Frederick town, on Friday, the 4th of July 1806, the propriety of taking measures to insure success to the Republican Candidate for Congress was reflected upon, Where it was Resolved unanimously, that the conduct of PATRICK MAGRUDER, has been such at the last session of Congress, as to command the respect and confidence of the Republicans of the third Congressional district—Therefore Resolved unanimously, That PATRICK MAGRUDER, be recommended to the republican voters of said district, to be by them supported at the Congressional election in October next. Resolved unanimously, That these resolutions be published in the republican papers of Frederick town, and in the National Intelligencer. A true copy from the minutes of the meeting. JOHN B. COLVIN, Sec. July 18—4v
FOR SALE,
AT Bath (Berkeley Springs) Virginia, a HOUSE & LOT thereto belonging (late the property of Thomas Palmer, deceased.) The premises are calculated for a genteel family, or would make an excellent Boarding house, having thereon a smoke house, coach house and stables, with a garden laid out with much taste and included with a good board fence. Also near the town, are for sale, SEVEN acres of LAND, included with a stone wall. The whole will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in or near any of the large towns or cities. Apply to John Davidson, Washington city, or to Wm. Alexander, esq. Bath, aforesaid. Note.—If not sold, it will be let for the season. April 16—tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture in Loudon county in the night of the 26th June, a BRIGHE BAY MARE with a bald face, the left hind foot white, the right hip a little lower than the other, a mark like a seam down the hoof of the right hind foot, and it is different in shape from the other; about 15 hands and 1 1/2 high, three years old last spring, a natural trotter, had on when she was taken three shoes. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare to suit the owner may get her again and the felon brought to conviction, shall have the above reward or for the mere only twenty-five dollars and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM NICHOLS. Loudon county, Vir. July 11—3m
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
Next Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cassimeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain mankeens, cotton cassimeres, India nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar white and fancy Mouselines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N. B. La Nos habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Darwells new invented patent elastic suspender, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 22—tf
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the commissioners of the Sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight MILLIONS of DOLLARS, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day June, 1798 and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the five and half per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the navy six per cent. stock, either from or to the books of the treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. stock, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
TO RENT,
THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, whence the property of Honore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. a blue coat and overalls, one light colored bersekin coat and overalls, a swatdown waistcoat, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book in the first page of which is written Mary Ducket. JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 2—22wtf
CHASE'S TRIAL.
This day is Published By SAMUEL H. SMITH, AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE of the Supreme Court of the United States, IMPEACHED By the House of Representatives, for HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, before the Senate of the United States. Taken in short hand, By SAMUEL H. SMITH & THOMAS LLOYD. In Two large Octavo Volumes—in Boards, price—to subscribers four dollars and a half—and to non-subscribers five dollars. A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the Editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an earlier period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the Managers and Counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time, rather than precision. The work now appears before the public, with the exception of the Editor that it will be considered as marking the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised, and inserted at length, in connection with whatever else formed a part of the trial. Editors of other prints will confer a benefit by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers.