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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCC VIII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1805.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The following interesting details are taken from Paris papers to the 18th and Bordeaux to the 23d October received at Philadelphia.
PARIS, Oct. 17.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
The Emperor left Paris the 2nd Vendemaire (Sep. 25) and arrived at Strasbourg on the 4th.
Marshal Bernadotte, who was, at the time the army left Bologne, at Hanover, near Gottingen, immediately marched by Frankfort, to rendezvous at Wurtzbourg, where he arrived 1st Vendemaire.
Gen. Marmont, who arrived at Mayence, passed the Rhine on the bridge of Cassel, and directed his march towards Wurtzbourg, where he made a junction with the Bavarian army, and the division under marshal Bernadotte.
The division under marshal Davoust, passed the Rhine on the 4th, at Mannheim, and halted at Heidelberg and Neckerselz, on the Neckar.
The division under marshal Soult passed the Rhine on the same day, on the bridge, which was thrown over at Spire, and halted at Heilbronn.
The division under marshal Ney, passed the Rhine the same day, on the bridge thrown over opposite Durlach, and halted at Stuttgart.
The division under marshal Lannes, passed the Rhine at Kehl, on the 3d, & halted at Louisbourg.
Prince Murat with the reserve of cavalry, passed the Rhine at Kehl, on the 3d, & remained in the same position for many days, before the entrance of the Black Forest (Le Foret Noire); his patroles frequently discovered themselves to the patroles of the enemy, and endeavored to make them believe that the army intended to penetrate through the Forest.
The grand part of the army passed the Rhine at Kehl, on the 8th, and rendezvoused at Heilbronn.
The Emperor passed the Rhine at Kehl on the 9th, slept at Ettlingen the same day, and received the elector and princes of Bade; he returned to Louisbourg, and lodges at the duke of Wurtemberg's castle.
On the 10, the divisions under marshals Bernadotte and Marmont, and the Bavarians which were at Wurtzbourg, formed a junction and marched towards the Danube.
The division under marshal Davoust, is on its march from Neckerselz, and pursues its route by Meckmuhl, Ingelingen, Christelshum, Dinkelbuhl, Fremdingen, Oettingen, Haasburg & Dona-werth.
The division under marshal Soult, is on the march from Heilbronn, & pursues the route by Ochringen, Hall, Gaildorf, Absigmund, Aalen and Nordlingen.
The division under marshal Ney, is on the march from Stuttgart, and pursues the route by Esslingen, Goppingen, Weissenstein, Heydenheim, Natheim, and Nordlingen.
The division under Lannes, is on its march from Louisbourg, and pursues its route by Gross Beutelsbach, Blinderhansen, Gmund, Aalen and Nordlingen.
[Here follows the position of the army on the 14th inst.]
The division under the command of marshal Bernadotte and the Bavarians, were at Weissenburgh.
The division under marshal Davoust, was at Oettingen, on her back, at Reinitz.
The division under marshal Soult, was at Dona-werth, having the command of the bridge of Munster, and endeavoring to repair that of Dona-werth.
The division under marshal Ney, was at Koessingen.
The division under marshal Lannes was at Neresheim.
Prince Murat with his dragoons, on the borders of the Danube.
The army is in good health, and burning with desire to begin the contest.
The enemy has advanced to near the entrance of the Black Forest, where they think they will maintain their position and prevent our advancing. They have fortified Iller, and they are now fortifying Memmingen and Ulm in great haste.
The patroles, who traverse the country, assure us, that the enemy have countermanded their plans, and they appear much disconcerted at our movements, as they are as new as they were unexpected.
Our patroles have frequent rencontres with the patroles of the enemy, in one of these rencontres we took forty prisoners of the horse, of the regiment of Latur.
This grand and vast movement has delayed us some time in Bavaria—we intend to avoid the Black Mountains, and pursue the route along the valley of the Danube, we are in that situation that we shall not lose a moment to effect an entire overthrow.
OCTOBER 15.
SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
The events succeeded each other with the greatest rapidity. On the 14th the second division of the body of the army of marshal Soult, commanded by gen. Vandamme, forced its march, halted at Nordlingen only two hours, arrived
at 3 o'clock in the evening at Dona-werth, and took possession of the bridge defended by the regiment of Coloredo. There were some men killed and others taken prisoners.
The 15th, at day break, prince Murat arrived with his dragoons; the bridge was that very hour repaired, and prince Murat with the division commanded by general Watter, marched towards the Lech, made colonel Watter cross it at the head of 200 dragoons of the 4th regiment, who, after a very brilliant charge, took possession of the bridge of Lech, and routed the enemy, who was double his force. The same day prince Murat lay at Rain.
The 16th, marshal Soult set off with two divisions Vandamme and Legrand, to march towards Augsburg, at the same time that general St. Hilaire, with his division, marched towards that town along the left bank.
The 16th, at day break, prince Murat, at the head of the division of dragoons, of generals Beaumont and Klein, and of the division of carabineers and cuirassiers commanded by general Nansouty, marched to cut off the road from Ulm to Augsburg. On arriving at Wertingen, he perceived a considerable division of the enemy's infantry, supported by four squadrons of the cuirassiers of Albert. He directly surrounded this whole body. Marshal Lannes, who was marching behind these divisions of cavalry, arrived with the division of Oudinot, and after an engagement of two hours, colors, cannon, baggage, officers and soldiers, the whole division of the enemy were taken. There were 12 battalions of grenadiers, who were coming in great haste from the Tyrol to the assistance of the army of Bavaria. We shall not know before to-morrow all the details of this truly brilliant action.
Marshal Soult, with his divisions, manoeuvred the whole day of the 15th and 16th on the left bank of the Danube, to intercept the outlets of Ulm, and observe the army, which appears to be still united in that place.
The corps of Marshal Davoust did not arrive before the 15th at Nenbourg.
The corps of gen. Marmont also arrived here.
The corps of Gen. Bernadotte and the Bavarians arrived on the 16th at Aichstett. From the information received, it appears that twelve Austrian regiments have quitted Italy to reinforce the army of Bavaria.
The official relation of these marches and of these events will interest the public, and will do the highest honor to the army.
PARIS, 24th Vendemaire, (16th Oct.)
THIRD OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Zusmerhausen, 18th Vendemaire.
Marshal Soult pursued the Austrian division, which took refuge at Aicha, he continued the pursuit, and entering Augsburg at mid-day on the 17th, with the divisions Vandamme, St. Hilaire, and Legrand.
Marshal Davoust with his 3 divisions arrived on the 17th, in the evening, having passed the Danube at Neubourg. General Marmont with the divisions, Baudent, Grouchy and the Batavian division under gen. Dumonceau, passed the Danube and took their position between Aicha and Augsburg.
The division of the army, under marshal Bernadotte, with the Bavarian army, commanded by generals Deroia and Verden, took position at Ingolstadt, the Imperial Guard, under marshal Bessieres, rendezvoused at Augsburg, as also the division of cuirassiers under gen d'Hautpoul.
Prince Murat, with the divisions of dragoons of Klein and Beaumont, and the division of carabineers and cuirassiers, under gen. Nansouty, is very active in intercepting the communication between Ulm and Augsburg.
Marshal Lannes with the divisions of grenadiers of Oudinot, and with the division Suchet, took post, on the same day, at Zusmerhausen.
The emperor reviewed the dragoons at Zusmerhausen; a dragoon, named Marente, was presented to him; this dragoon was one of the brave soldiers, who saved his captain's life at the passage of Lech; this captain, a few days before, had him cashiered. His Majesty gave him the eagle of the Legion of Honor, this brave soldier replied, "I have only done my duty, my captain disgraced me for some fault of discipline, but he knows that I have always been a good soldier."
The emperor tendered his thanks to the dragoons for their brave conduct in the battle of Wertingen, another dragoon was presented, to him the emperor also gave the eagle of the Legion of Honor.
His majesty rendered his thanks to the grenadiers of the division Oudinot. There never was a handsomer troop, more animated with a desire to singularise themselves, more honorable, and fired by military enthusiasm, which for-bodes the greatest success.
We now give a detail of the battle of Wertingen.
Colonel Arrighi, with his regiment of dragoons, charged the regiment of cuirassiers commanded by duke Albert; the onset was very warm. Colonel Arrighi, had his horse killed under him;
his regiment redoubled their efforts to save him. Colonel Beaumont of the 10th of the hussars, animated with a spirit, truly French, seized, in the midst of the enemy, a captain of cuirassiers, whom he captured, after having cut down a horseman.
Colonel Marpetet, at the head of the 9th of dragoons, was mortally wounded in a charge made in the village of Wertingen, his last words were, "Tell the Emperor that the 9th dragoons are worthy of their reputation, and that he charged and conquered amidst the cries of 'long live the Emperor.'"
A column of grenadiers, the flower of the enemy's army, was drawn up in squares of 4 battalions; we broke thro' and cut all to pieces. The 12th battalion made a charge in the woods.
The division Oudinot burned with a military ardour to be in the battle, but at their approach the Austrians redoubled their retreat.
All the cannons, colors, most of the officers of the enemy's army that was in the battle at Wertingen, have been taken; a great number have been killed; 2 lieutenants colonels, 6 majors, 60 officers, 4000 soldiers remain in our possession; the rest have been dispersed and escaped into a morass, which stopped a column of our army that were pursuing the enemy.
The chief of horse, Excelmans, and aid-de-camp to prince Murat, had two horses killed under him. It was he who brought the standard to the emperor, who said to him, "I know none more brave than you, I make you an officer of the Legion of Honor."
Marshal Ney, on his part with the divisions, Malher, Dupont and Lalson, the division of dragoons on foot, under gen. Baraguez, Hilliers and the division Gazeu ascended the Danube and attacked the enemy, and it is now five hours since and we hear the cannon.
It rains incessantly, but this does not retard in the least the forced marches of the grand army. The emperor shews the example; on horseback day and night, he is always amidst his troops, & at every point where his presence is necessary. He travelled yesterday 14 leagues. He sleeps in small villages without any domestics or any kind of baggage. At present the bishop of Augsburg has caused his palace to be illuminated, and attended his majesty a part of the night.
PARIS, 25th Vendemaire, 17th Oct.
Fourth official bulletin of the grand army.
AUGSBURGH, 19 Vendemaire, 11 Oct.
The battle of Wertingen was succeeded in 24 hours by that of Gunzburg, marshal Ney marched with the army under his command, as also with the division Loisen, under Langenan, & the division Mather under Gunzburg. The enemy endeavored to oppose them but were routed on every side. It was in vain that prince Ferdinand appeared in person to defend Gunzburg. Gen. Mather was attacked by the 59th regiment, the combat became obstinate—corps to corps. Col. Lacuee was killed at the head of his regiment who notwithstanding the most vigorous resistance, carried the bridge by great force, the cannon which defended it were taken with difficulty, and the advantageous situation of Gunzburg remained in our possession. Three attacks of the enemy were ineffectual, and they afterwards retired with precipitation; the reserve under prince Murat arrived at Burgan, and pursued the enemy during the night and made a great slaughter.
The conscripts have shewed as much bravery and military conduct, as the old soldiers. When a battle commences, they lose the name of conscripts, all aspire to that of soldiers. The weather continues very bad, it still continues to rain very hard, but notwithstanding the army is in good health.
The enemy lost more than 2500 men in the battle of Gunzburg, we have taken 1200 prisoners and 6 pieces of cannon. Our loss is about 400 men, either wounded or dead; major-gen. Aspre is among the prisoners.
The emperor arrived at Augsburg on the 18th, at 9 o'clock in the evening, the town had been occupied near two hours before.
The communication of the enemy between Augsburg and Landsperg is broken. Prince Murat with the divisions under Marshals Ney and Lannes is on the pursuit of the enemy. Ten regiments of the Austrian army in Italy, left it, and came by post to the Tyrol; many of them have been taken. Some Russian troops, who were also travelling by post, advanced towards Inn, but the advantage of our position is such that we are able to give battle to them all.
The emperor lodges in Augsburg at the house of the ancient elector of Treves, who has treated him and his suite with the greatest hospitality and magnificence.
The circumstantial account of the battle cannot be given under a few days, at which time, the names of those officers who signalled themselves will be made known.
The emperor passed all the night of the 17th and 18th, and a part of the day of the 18th, between the divisions under marshals Ney and Lannes.
The activity, understanding, and
complicated combinations of the French army, which are entirely unknown to the enemy, has entirely disconcerted them at every point.
October 18.
The cannon has been firing all the morning to announce the victory obtained by the Grand Army at Gunzburg.
Report says that the army has entered Ulm.
Letter of the Emperor and King to the President and Mayor of the city of Paris.
Gentlemen, the Prefect and Mayor of our good city of Paris.
Our troops have had an engagement with the Austrians, near Wertingen, defeated 13 battalions of grenadiers—all their artillery is taken, also a great number of prisoners, and eight standards. We have received to make a present of the colours to our good city of Paris and two pieces of cannon to be placed at the hotel de ville. We desire, that our good city of Paris will recognize in this affair our affection for her, which will be so much the more dear to her, as it was her governor who commanded our troops in the engagement of Wertingen. This letter having no other object, we pray God to have you in his holy keeping.
At the imperial head quarters at Augsburg, 18 Vendemaire [10th October] 1805. (Signed) NAPOLEON.
DOCUMENTS
Accompanying a MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT of the United States.
Comprising at full length all the papers not previously inserted in the National Intelligencer.
Copy of a Letter from capt. John Stinson, commander of the ship Huntress, to the Secretary of the Navy. LONDON, Aug. 20, 1805.
SIR,
"ON my arrival at Liverpool, I wrote for the information of government, giving a statement of the capture of the ship Huntress, (laden with government stores.) On my arrival here Mr. Lyman informed me he had not written, induced me to forward this, lest the first should miscarry.
"On June the 1st, lat. 30. 20. N. lon. 74. 50. I was brought to by a Spanish schooner privateer called La Maria, commanded by Antonio Lobo, from Porto Rico. The reason Lobo gave for detaining the ship was, her being bound for a British port, and not having a Spanish passport." After robbing the ship of ten barrels of bread, one barrel of tar, and sundry other articles; took all my crew out excepting the cabin boy, put a prize master and eleven Spaniards on board, and ordered the ship for Porto Rico.
"On June 9th, in sight of Bermuda, was retaken by two English Guineamen; after taking the Spaniards out, put a prize master and crew on board, and ordered the ship for Liverpool, where she arrived on the 16th ult. much damaged.
I have the honor to be, Your very humble servant, (Signed) J. STINSON."
Copy of a letter from lieut. Jos. J. Maxwell, to his excellency general Castanio, Algeciras.
U. S. GUN BOAT NO. 8. Harbor of Algeciras, June 15, 1805.
SIR,
I HAVE the honor to acquaint your excellency, that I was this morning brought to by four armed boats under Spanish colors, who after exercising the utmost insolence, and without assigning the smallest reason, conducted me to this port.
The orders received from my government were to proceed with all possible dispatch to the commander of the American squadron in the Mediterranean. The serious consequences attending this unwarrantable detention must be too obvious to your excellency to require remark. I shall only observe, that if your government authorises indignities of this nature, to my own I must appeal for redress. I am sensible, however, this cannot be the case, and persuade myself that your excellency will readily redress the insult offered the American flag, in this instance, and take measures to prevent a repetition.
Under this impression, I am, Very respectfully, Your most obedient, (Signed) JOS. J. MAXWELL.
HIS EXCELLENCY, GEN. CASTANIO, Algeciras.
Copy of a letter from lieut. J. Maxwell commanding gun boat No. 3, to commodore Rodgers.
U. S. GUN BOAT, NO. 3. Harbour of Syracuse, July 3, 1805.
SIR,
I HAVE to acquaint you that on the morning of the 15th June last, Gibraltar * She had on board, besides the ordinary marine papers, a special passport from the President of the United States, reciting the nature of her cargo and its destination for the supply of the Mediterranean squadron of the United States. She had also the passports of the British and French ministers.
tar bearing N. E. distant 2 leagues, I was brought to by 4 Spanish gun boats, who, without examining a paper or assigning any other reason than their suspicion of my being an Englishman, took charge and conducted me into Algeciras.
It is necessary to remark, that my guns were at that time in the hold. Immediately on my arrival I stated officially the circumstance to the general of marines, which I also enclose for your perusal. The boat was instantly discharged with many apologies and offers of supplies and assistance, should I stand in need of them. I was requested to wait a short time the general's answer. I did so till 4 P. M. Apprehensive I might be detained much longer, and knowing the importance of the boat's joining you without the smallest delay, I weighed without it, and stood over to the Rock, where, for the first time since our separation on the 13th May, I found the John Adams.
I should have waited on the general of marine personally, but could not procure pratique.
I proceeded immediately to mounting my guns, and sailed from Gibraltar the 16th June.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, sir, Your most obedient, (Signed) JOS. J. MAXWELL. COM. RODGERS.
Extract of a letter from Charles Pinckney, esq. minister at Madrid, to the Secretary of State, dated, Aug. 15, 1805.
I HAVE written to you lately very often, informing you of the Spaniards being now in the habit of capturing our vessels as much as during the last war. The following is the list transmitted to me of American vessels taken by the Spaniards, and sent into Algeciras for adjudication, since the date of my last to you: Brigantine Anne Isabel, of Virginia, Williams, master. Brigantine Vererics Pesa. Brigantine Dido, Shall, master, from Marblehead. Ship Mary, Robert Stevenson. Ship Eagle, Nehemeh Shaler, last from Liverpool. Brigantine Jefferson, Simon Bahmond. Brigantine Polly and Nancy, of Baltimore, John Croan. Schooner Molengue, John Waterman, of New-York. Schooner Leffen, William Maret, of Virginia. Brigantine Diana, Silvester Simmons, of New-Haven.
Extract of a letter from Charles Pinckney, esq. minister at Madrid to the Secretary of State, dated, Sept. 22, 1805.
MY last informed you that I was still under the necessity of remaining here until the 2d Oct. on account of all the mules being embargoed for the king's service until that day, so that I could not before go to the Rio to take leave; that I had still been without the pleasure of seeing Mr. Erving or Mr. Bowdoin, and that not being able to wait for them any longer, I should, when I went away, leave Mr. Young charged with our affairs until they or one of them, came; that, during this time, and constantly, I had been busily employed with this court in endeavoring to arrest the numerous depredations of their privateers on our commerce, and their condemnations of our vessels, and that to do this my exertions have not only been unceasing, but that more than twenty letters have passed between Mr. Cevallos and myself on the subject. I have now the pleasure to send you the result, by enclosing the copy of a letter which I have just received from Cadiz, and which I have received in such an unquestionable shape as to leave no doubt of its authenticity. By this it appears that my exertions have been effectual, and will probably prevent future captures on that ground.
[TRANSLATION.]
From the Secretary of State and of the Marine to the Director-general of the fleet.
SIR,
The minister of the United States, complaining of new injuries and captures of American vessels by Spanish cruisers, has given information of the carrying to Algeciras of eleven vessels of his nation, under pretext as he says, of their carrying English merchandise. The king being made acquainted with it, has been pleased to determine that, if there be no other cause for the capture of these vessels than that alleged by the minister, they should be put at liberty again; since, according to the 15th article of the treaty with the United States, the American flag secures the freedom of the merchandise, although they may be enemies property. But if the cause of detention be any other, his majesty requires that they be decided in due course, and with as little delay as possible. I communicate it to you by the royal order, in order that you may communicate it to the generals of the departments of marine, in order that

they may make it known to the commanders of marine in every district, and to the owners of privateers, informing them that they will be responsible for the injuries they may occasion.
St. Ildefonso, 3d Sept. 1805.
Consular office of the United States of America.
(L. S.) Gibraltar.
On this 13th day of September, 1805, personally appeared in my consular office of the United States of America, John Allen, commander of the sloop Ranger, belonging to the government of the aforesaid United States, and John Thompson, master's mate on board said sloop Ranger, who, after being sworn on the holy evangelists, did declare jointly and severally, each speaking for himself, that they sailed in and with said vessel from Boston in America, on or about the 21st day of July last, on the service of said government, in company with the sloop Traveller, commanded by captain Benjamin Prince, with whom they parted company a few days after their leaving Boston, by stress of weather.
That on the 23d of Aug. last, being in latitude 40 deg. 32 min. north, and longitude 30 deg. 33 min. west, a schooner came up with them mounting six guns with sixteen blunderbusses, and about eighteen men, who, although the American colors were flying on board the Ranger, and the vessel hove to, fired three broad sides at her without showing any colors, ordering captain Allen to go on board them, which he did; they then came on board the sloop Ranger, broke open captain Allen's chest and trunk, taking from them twelve white shirts, a suit of uniform, six pair silk and six do. cotton stockings, twelve handkerchiefs, two blue jackets, three white dimity waistcoats, two new hats, two pair new shoes and two pair nankeen paataloons, a spy-glass, sixty-three gallons brandy, butter, cheese, pork, and other articles of ship's stores; likewise, the doctor's box, the mate's and some of the men's cloaths and money; also, a letter for the governor of Malta, and several other papers.
That the commander and crew of the said schooner privateer behaved in a most insulting and abusive manner, and they seemed by their appearance, language, dress and manners to have been Spaniards; wherefore they make this declaration, and protest, not only for the robbery committed, but also for the insult shown the flag under which they sailed.
Signed, JOHN ALLEN, JOHN THOMPSON.
Sworn and declared the day and year first above written, before me.
Signed, JOHN GAVINO, Consul of the U. S. of America.
Consulate of the United States. ISLAND OF CUBA.
I, Henry Hill, Jun. consul of the U. States, for the said island, residing at the city of Havana, do hereby certify, that the documents hereunto annexed, marked with the letters from A to G, inclusive, and stamped with my consular seal, are true and faithful copies of the originals lodged and recorded in my office—having been by me there-with carefully collated and compared.
In testimony whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Havana aforesaid, the 30th day of August, 1805, and in the year of the independence of the United States the thirtieth.
HENRY HILL, JUN.
(A) Consulate of the U. States of America. ISLAND OF CUBA.
By this public instrument be it known unto all whom the same shall, shall, or may concern, that on the day of the date hereof, before me, Henry Hill, jun. consul of the United States of America, for the island of Cuba, resident at Havana, personally came and appeared William Cory, of Charle ton, (South Carolina) master of the brig Ann, and Caleb Cory, mate of said brig, who being by me severally duly sworn on the holy evangelists of Almighty God, did solemnly depose and declare, that being at the port of Cavanass, in this island, in the month of May last, where they were loading said vessel with a cargo for the U. States, they saw lying there an American schooner, called the Betsy, of New-Bedford, taken by a French privateer called the Eugene, commanded by captain Joseph Dumas, some time previous, and sent into that port, which said schooner had a cargo in, consisting of about seventy-six puncheons of rum, and seven or eight barrels of sugar.
That during their stay there, they frequently saw the people belonging to said privateer taking out the cargo of said captured schooner and carrying it on shore and selling it.
That the said privateersmen, to their knowledge, took out the whole of said vessel's cargo and carried it on shore, where it was sold—that it was so taken out and carried on shore, in open day, without any appearance of opposition from the officers of the said port of Cavanass—that after the said privateersmen had plundered the whole of the cargo aforesaid, and taken it from the said vessel, and all her valuable rigging and sails, they took the said vessel off the mouth of the said harbor of Cavanass and sunk her.
And the deponent, William Cory, further saith, that the said privateersmen offered to sell him rum from the said cargo at thirty dollars a puncheon, which the deponent refused to buy even at that low price, well knowing they had no title to it, and that in them to dispose of it was robbery and piracy.
That he was informed by the guard which was on board his vessel, that said privateersmen had bribed the principal officer of said port, by giving him four
puncheons of rum to consent to the landing and sale of said cargo. And further the deponents say not.
Signed, WM. CORY, CALEB CORY.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my consular seal, this eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the independence of the United States the thirtieth.
Signed, HENRY HILL, JUN.
(B) CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
(L. S.) Island of Cuba.
By this public instrument, be it known unto all whom the same shall, doth, or may concern, that I, Henry Hill, junior, consul of the United States of America for the island of Cuba, resident at Havana, do hereby certify, that on the day of the date hereof, before me, personally came and appeared, Jacob R. Valk, late master, and George Allcock, late mate of and belonging to the schooner Sea Horse, of Charleston, who, on their solemn oaths, which they then took before me upon the holy evangelists of Almighty God, did severally, solemnly depose and declare, that they, the deponents, on the ninth day of June, sailed and departed in and with the said schooner, laden with a cargo of flour and German linens from Charleston aforesaid, bound on a voyage to Spanish America—that the said schooner, at the commencement thereof, was tight, staunch, and strong, and in every respect well fitted, furnished, found, manned and equipped for the due performance of the said voyage with variable winds and weather, and without any particular occurrence until the thirteenth day of July, when they made the island of Blanca, on the fourteenth the Tortugas, and on the next day arrived off Laguira—that they lay off and on Laguira aforesaid until the twentieth following. In the course of which time, he, the deponent Jacob R. Valk, made application for admittance to entry; and being informed that that port, as well as all others on that coast, were shut against neutrals, he proceeded agreeable to his orders and instructions for this port of Havana. And the said several deponents did further depose, that in proceeding for the said port nothing material happened until the twenty-fourth following, of said month of July, when being off the island of Jamaica, they were brought to by his Britannic majesty's armed schooner Superior, and upon being examined and found to be neutral were politely dismissed—that they prosecuted the said voyage, making the best of their way for this said port, and experienced nothing remarkable until the fourth day of August, instant, when doubling Cape San Antonio, in this island of Cuba, they were brought to by a schooner under French colours, and boarded by an officer and four men, who took possession of said schooner Sea Horse, and sent the deponent Jacob R. Valk, and two of his crew, on board the said privateer with the said schooner's papers—that the officer on board the said schooner Sea Horse, hailed the commander of said privateer, and said that as he knew her to be a good prize he would bring her to anchor; immediately upon which both vessels bore away for Punta Fuera, about four leagues from Cape San Antonio.
That the commander of said privateer, aided by several Spaniards, who came on board her in canoes from their habitations on that coast, began rumaging the Sea Horse, opening the hatches, and breaking open the packages and cases of dry goods, principally consisting of German linens, whilst the crew of the said privateer were continually passing and repassing from one of the said vessels to the other, and most of them in a state of intoxication.
And the said deponent, Jacob R. Valk, did further depose, that being detained on board said privateer from the fourth to the sixth, he had ample opportunities of observing and examining her, and found her to be an American built vessel, having painted on her stern, Caroline of Charleston, which was very visible, notwithstanding some black paint had been put on it to efface it, but which was not done effectually; that she was mounted with one carriage gun and one swivel, and supplied with small arms, and manned with ten men and two negro boys, exclusive of the captain, who said his name was Paul, and the privateer the Volante. And the said deponent did further depose, that the said Paul told him, that he should be sent in an open boat to Havana, and upon his answering that he was determined to remain with his vessel wherever she went, the said Paul replied that if he again opened his mouth he would set him ashore in the woods, and leave him to perish. And the said several deponents did further depose, that on the same evening they were all embarked in an open boat under the conduct of a Spanish fisherman to go to a place about seventeen leagues distance, called Mantua, where they received their cloaths, which had been previously taken from them.
And the said Jacob R. Valk did further depose, that the said captain of said privateer, after having robbed and plundered him of all his sea charts, his vessel, and his own private papers, and also his perspective glass or telescope, and twenty one ounces in gold, returned him six of said ounces to defray his expenses to this said port. And the said several deponents did severally further depose, that James Richardson and Jacob Shoemaker, both citizens of the United States, and seamen belonging to said schooner Sea Horse, conducted themselves upon the capture aforesaid in a very mutinous manner, and remained with their own voluntary will with the said privateer.
And I, the said consul, do further cer-
tify, that the said Jacob R. Valk did, upon his arrival at Havana, aforesaid, in due time and form, note and enter with me, his protest, in all the premises aforesaid; and now requires of me to extend the same, and make this public act thereof, reserving to himself the privilege of making any other protest in the premises, as occasion may require.
Wherefore the said Jacob R. Valk doth, and I, the said consul at his request, do, by these presents, most publicly and solemnly protest as well against the governor at Laguira aforesaid, and all other public officers whom it may concern, for the refusal of admittance to entry as aforesaid, at that port as against the commander, officers, and crew of the said privateer, for the capture and detention, and robbery and plunder of the said schooner Sea Horse and her cargo, and against all and every person and persons whom it shall or may concern for all damages, costs, charges and expenses already suffered, or which shall or may be hereafter suffered and sustained in the premises on account thereof, that the same be borne by those to whom of right it shall appertain, to be adjudged and recovered in time and place convenient.
Done and protested at Havana aforesaid, (Signed)
JACOB R. VALK, GEORGE ALLCOCK.
In testimony whereof, the said deponents have hereunto subscribed their names, and I, the said consul, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my consular seal this twenty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the independence of the United States, the thirtieth.
(Signed) HENRY HILL, jun. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making an additional appropriation for the naval service, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in addition to the sum heretofore appropriated for that object, the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying the expenses of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid sum shall be paid, first, out of the monies accruing at the end of the year one thousand eight hundred and five, from the duties laid by the act, passed on the twenty fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four, intitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers;" and secondly out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. December 11, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the city of Washington about the fifth instant, TWO HORSES, the one a chestnut foal about 15 hands high, having a small star in the forehead and hoof all around.—The other a bay about 14 1/2 hands high, has a white spot in the inside of the right fore leg, a lump a little below the joint of the hind leg, and a small white spot on the nose. Five dollars for each will be given, by WM. RHODES. Washington, Dec. 13—32
Forty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Harrisonburg, Rockingham county, Virginia, JANE, a mulatto woman. She is about 22 years of age, very tall, first sight black hair longer than common, has an affected delicate voice. She has been seen near New Market. It is probable she will endeavor to pass for a free person, and produce a forged pass. If she is taken in Rockingham or Shenandoah counties, I will give fifteen dollars, provided she is so secured that I can have her again; if 100 miles from Harrisonburg go dollars; if out of the state the above mentioned reward, secured as aforesaid. She left this place about the 5th of September last. FREDERICK SPANGLER. Harrisburg, Dec. 13—w3t
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Belgium, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird seed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13—2awtf
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber is authorised by the administrator to collect all debts due to the estate of John Dunlap late of George Town deceased—All persons indebted are therefore desired to call and settle their accounts, as otherwise suits will be commenced immediately. JOHN MURDOCH. George Town, Dec. 12—tf
WASHINGTON CITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.
WILLIAM H. CABELL, is elected Governor of Virginia.
The great length of the interesting domestic as well as foreign articles inserted in our paper of this day prevents an attention to several interesting original articles in type.
The supplementary documents, communicated to Congress, by the President, are equally interesting with those previously delivered; in one point of view in particular. They announce a misconduct on the part of the agents of Spain on our frontier that calls for vigorous repression. It is sincerely to be hoped that these outrages are either unauthorised, or that their recurrence in future will be prevented by the mother country. Should this not be the case, our own government will be under the necessity, however painful, of commanding an observance of that conduct which an independent nation has a right to claim.
As we purpose giving all these documents in detail, we shall only offer a concise notice of them at present.
The first papers furnish sundry statements of violences committed by Spaniards and Spanish officers on Americans.
A letter from Gov. Claiborne, with accompanying documents, shews that the Spaniards have exacted duties at the Mobile on the passage of the property of the U. States, and that this is in consequence of royal orders.
Letters from General Wilkinson, dated New-Orleans, from December 27, 1803, to April 25, 1804, follow, relative to the residence of Spanish officers in Louisiana.
A letter from Capt. Turner to General Wilkinson, dated Aug. 1, 1804, at Natchitoches, says,
"Since I last wrote nothing of much importance has transpired. Our neighbors still keep up that sort of conduct towards us which a state of war alone would justify. Every person who goes from here is strictly examined and searched, and all letters found in their possession are broken open and perused with an expectation of finding them big with treason, stratagems and crimes."
Letters from this date down to the 30th October, 1805, give accounts of the establishment of a number of military posts by the Spanish, and of their efforts to foment a spirit of insubordination and hostility to the United States among the inhabitants of Louisiana;—of which the following quotations are specimens:
"Within these two days, says Capt. Turner, I have received information that the Spaniards have absolutely established themselves, both at Matagordo, and the Ocoquiza. They came by sea, and immediately commenced fortifying. The informer is an Indian chief of the Chactaws, who says, that a warrior of his nation, who has been hunting with the Carankuas, on the bay of St. Bernard, has returned loaded with Spanish presents and caresses; and says, that the commanding officer told him, that he and his people had better abandon the Americans, and come under the protection of the Spaniards, who would never forsake their old friends: and bid him witness their present proceedings, giving him to understand that it was only preparatory to their taking possession of the country again, which would not long remain in the hands of the Americans, as they meant to edge themselves along till they got to Orleans."
"Great pains, says Dr. Silby, are certainly taken by people living here, and strangers passing through the country to and from towards Mexico, to freshen and keep alive the report and belief, that this part of the country is not long to remain in the hands of the United States."
"The day before yesterday the baron Bastrop, an intimate acquaintance of the marquis de Casa Calvo, passed through this place from Orleans on his way to Mexico, or that way; he took great pains to circulate the report, and to tell all the inhabitants he spoke with, that the country would ere long be again under the government of Spain. He speaks French, English and Spanish. Assurances of that kind from a character like the baron, make a strong impression upon the minds of the uninformed inhabitants."
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TUESDAY, DEC. 10.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report and estimate of the revenue of the U. S. for the years 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, and for three quarters of the year 1805; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
A petition was presented from the legislative council of the territory of Orleans, praying that all the lands within the city of New-Orleans, and such other public lands as Congress may see fit, be applied to the support of schools and other institutions for the education of youth in said territory; which was referred to Messrs. G. W. Campbell, Jones, Bryan, J. Whitehill and Wadsworth.
The Committee of Claims made a report favorable to the petition of Geo. Little, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday next.
The House took into consideration the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States; in all of which they concurred.
Mr. Cook moved to substitute "five hundred dollars" in the room of "one hundred;" the sum for exporting pro-
hibited articles beyond which is followed by the forfeiture of the vessel—under the impression that the provision was too rigorous.
This amendment was supported by Mr. Crowninshield, and opposed by Mr. Dawson, and lost—77 members concurring in the report of the committee of the whole.
On the motion of Mr. Olin, "cannon balls and mortars" were added to the list of prohibited articles.
On motion of Mr. Dawson an amendment was introduced, applying the penalties of the bill to the exportation of the prohibited articles by land.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson the provisions of the bill were extended to the territories of the U. S.
Mr. Gregg said he understood the bill under consideration was only a report in part. He had no disposition to oppose its passage. He only rose to express his hope that when the committee made a further report, they would lay before the House the information necessary to enable them to act intelligently. It had, from the commencement of the government, been the practice of the House to call on the Secretary of War to state the amount of military stores on hand, accompanied by his opinion of the further supplies deemed necessary. No such thing had yet been done this session. The House neither knew the quantity of military stores on hand, or could calculate the effects of the bill. They did not know what was the quantity of sulphur and salt-petre on hand, or whether there was a sufficiency of those important raw materials, in case we should be embroiled in a war.
The Speaker here interrupted Mr. Gregg by observing that there was no motion before the House.
After a few remarks from Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Gregg on the details of the bill, it was ordered, on the motion of the former, to be re-committed to the committee who introduced it, for amendment.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, made a report adverse to the petition of Wm. Winall, in which the House concurred.
A message from the President of the United States apprised the House that he had signed the act making an additional appropriation for the naval service during the year 1805.
Mr. Dawson reported various amendments to the bill "prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States," which the House took immediately into consideration, and concurred in, with an amendment, striking out "pig iron," from the prohibited articles.
The bill, thus amended, remains the same in substance as it passed the committee of the whole.
It was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Bedwell said that in the late war between the United States and Tripoli, distinguished services had been rendered by Mr. Eaton, which had contributed to the peace lately made with that power. Imputation of this fact was not only derived from its public notoriety, but likewise from the President of the United States. He thought these services worthy the notice of Congress. He therefore submitted the following resolution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be requested to present a sword, in the name of Congress, to William Eaton, Esquire, as a testimony of the high sense entertained of his gallantry and good conduct in leading a small band of our countrymen and others through the desert of Lybia on an expedition against Tripoli, in conjunction with the ex-Bashaw of that regency; defeating the Tripolitan army at Derne, with the assistance of a small part of the naval force of the United States, and contributing thereby to a successful termination of the war, and the restoration of our captive fellow citizens to liberty and their country.
Referred, on the motion of Mr. Varnum, to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. J. Randolph observed that at the first session of the eighth Congress there had been an appropriation of 3,750,000 dollars for the purpose of paying American claims for spoliations committed by the people of France, which had been assumed in the convention that transferred to the United States the sovereignty of Louisiana; that bills, in satisfaction of these claims, were daily presented for payment at the treasury; but that on the 31st of this month the appropriation would cease, when the sum remaining unexpended would be carried to the credit of the surplus fund. The Committee of Ways and Means had received a letter representing these circumstances from the secretary of the treasury, which had induced them to come to a resolution to ask leave to present a bill on the subject. Leave having been granted—
Mr. J. Randolph made a report, consisting of a letter from the secretary of the treasury, representing the facts stated by him, and a bill, "supplementary to the act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the U. States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the convention of the 30th of April, 1803, between the United States and the French Republic."
The bill provides that the balance of the 3,750,000 dollars remaining unexpended on the 31st of December next shall not be carried to the surplus fund, but shall continue applicable to the satisfaction of the claims until they shall be satisfied.

Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next.
Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of extending the limits of the district of Washington in North Carolina, so as to include Shell Castle Island, and to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Sloan the House took up his motion relative to the imposition of a tax of ten dollars on every slave imported into the United States.
Mr. D. R. Williams hoped the consideration of the resolution would be postponed. The law, he said, which had excited such irritation was at present before the legislature of South Carolina, and would in all probability be repealed. If repealed, any resolution of this House would be useless. He therefore moved its postponement till Monday fortnight.
Mr. Sloan said he had no objection to the postponement, which was carried without a division.
THURSDAY, December 12.
On the motion of Mr. Newton, the House came to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to take into consideration the case of the brig George detained in the port of Norfolk, with 1200 demi-johns of brandy on board, and to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Newton, previous to the adoption of this resolution, explained the peculiar circumstances of the case arising from the recent British orders relative to the trade of neutrals.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, instructed to enquire what further steps are proper to remunerate meritorious officers, &c. reported a bill in addition to an act to make provision for persons disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war; which was read twice and referred to the Committee of the whole.
This bill provides that the provisions of the act of the 3d of March, 1803, shall be construed to extend to all persons who received actual wounds in the revolutionary war, whether as volunteers or militia, and that they shall be placed on the pension list, though they may have resigned, or have been discharged, or have been in captivity at the termination of the war, and to those who, having during the war received wounds, have since become disabled thereby: authorises the allowance of increased pensions, in cases of such disability, by the Secretary of War, on the certificate of two physicians, provided that such augmentation does not exceed a full pension; and prescribes a full pension to a commissioned officer shall be half the amount of his monthly pay, to a non-commissioned officer or private 5 dollars per month, and that no pension shall exceed the half pay of a lieutenant-colonel.
Mr. R. Brown presented a memorial from sundry hatters in Easton, Pennsylvania, similar to that presented from the hatters of Philadelphia, complaining of the manner of vending furs the property of the public.
Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
A letter was read from Mr. Glendy, declining the chaplaincy.
An engrossed bill prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States and the territories thereof, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Varnum from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported rules for the government of the House, which were referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
On the motion of Mr. Bidwell the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the resolution offered yesterday relative to WILLIAM EATON.
Mr. Bidwell moved so to modify the resolution, as to insert "a medal of gold with proper devices," in lieu of "sword." On this motion a short debate ensued.
Mr. J. Clay was in favor of retaining the word "sword."
Mr. Elliot, Mr. Bidwell, Mr. Smilie, Mr. Quincy, and Mr. Jackson supported the amendment; which was carried by a considerable majority.
Mr. Quincy then represented the propriety of accommodating the language of the resolution, so as more appropriately to designate the nature of the services rendered by Mr. Eaton; and Mr. Jackson, coinciding with Mr. Quincy in opinion, moved that the committee should rise, with a view of referring the resolution to a select committee for this purpose.
This motion was lost—Ayes 52—Noes 34.
Mr. Quincy moved to substitute "Barca," in the room of "Lybia;" under the impression that the latter word had ceased to be in use, except among classical writers.
Motion disagreed to. The resolution, as amended, was then agreed to without a division.
The committee rose, and reported it to the House, who immediately took it into consideration:—when Mr. J. Clay moved its reference to a select committee, for the purpose of obtaining in the mean time, full information from the Secretary of the Navy on the subject.
This motion was supported by Mr. Jackson and carried—Ayes 69.
(Debate on next.)
On motion of Mr. Fisk the House came to a resolution instructing the committee of Claims to enquire whether any further compensation ought to be allowed to any of the collectors of the direct tax for services by them performed, and whether any compensation ought to be made them for monies actually paid, in the prosecution of the respective duties of their office, beyond the sums al-
lowed them by law.
Mr. Jackson called the attention of the House to a subject before Congress at their last session, relative to the application of a certain part of the net proceeds of lands of the U. S. within Ohio, to the making roads, to revive which, he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill making provision for the application of the money heretofore appropriated to laying out and making certain public roads.
Mr. Varnum suggested the propriety of making the reference more general and moved the substitution of the words "to enquire into the expediency of," in the room of those in Italic .
Mr. Jackson could not accede to this amendment, as the plighted faith of the nation was pledged to the application he had stated. He would have no objection to enlarging the powers of the committee so as to enable them to enquire into the expediency of applying additional sums to the same object.
Mr. Varnum's amendment having prevailed, Ayes 69, the resolution thus amended passed.
Mr. Southard gave notice, that he should to-morrow at 12 o'clock move for the choice of a chaplain in the room of Mr. Glendy.
On motion of Mr. Meriwether, the report on the petition of John F. Randolph and Randolph M. Gillis, made the last session, was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Committees appointed in the House of Representatives.
Committee appointed on the 6th inst to prepare rules and regulations for the government of the army of the United States. Messrs. Varnum, Meriwether, Sully, Kenan, Covington, Kelly and Goodwyn.
On the petition of the Presbyterian congregation in George Town. Messrs. Findley, Bishop and Winston.
On the expediency of relaxing the statute of Limitation—Messrs. J. C. Smith, Holmes, Bedinger, Stanford, Stanton, Moore (of Md.) Moore (of S. C.) Thompson (of N. H.) Green, Chittenden, Halsey, Sloan, Anderson, G. W. Campbell, Jer. Morrow, Meriwether and Jackson.
PETITIONS presented from the 3d to the 6th inst. with their disposition.
Petitions of—Philip Nicklin and Robert E. Griffith—referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
William Smith—referred to the Committee of Claims.
Hains French, of William Mattocks, of Richard C. Beale, of Jacob Whittall, of Edwin Lewis and of George Little—referred to the Committee of Claims.
Jacob Bouldin—referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Sundry inhabitants of Kenhawa, Virginia, for a post route from Kenhawa c. h. to the mouth of Sandy—referred to the Post-offce Committee.
James M'Luze, of Asa Ware, of Andrew Walker, of James Robinson, of William Vinall, of Edmund Brooke, of Thomas Avery, and of David Lewis—referred to the Committee of Claims.
John Dorr, of Stephen Kingston, and of sundry merchants and owners of sloops and vessels navigating between the city of Albany and New-York—referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Cornelius Brookes—referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
Inspectors of customs of the city of New-York for an increase of their compensation—referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
William Petty, of Reuben Colborn, of Simeon Noyes, of Nathan Putnam, and of Peter A. Guestier—referred to the Committee of Claims.
John M'Fadon, and of John M'Fadon and Francis Johonnot—referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
It is with pleasure that the following letter, which we have received from a respectable planter of Maryland, is inserted. The Patentee, of the Threshing Machine, Mr. William Tunstall, is, we understand, now in the city of Washington.
"Our short conversation, some weeks past, on Farming, inclines me to send you the following information:
"I have lately constructed at a small expence a Threshing Machine under the patent of Mr. Wm. Tunstall from Richmond, Virginia, on the farm of St. Inigo's manor in St. Mary's county, Maryland. The simplicity of the machine, the power with which it operates, the small force required to put it in operation, render it superior to every other which has come under my inspection, and in my opinion make it eminently serviceable to farmers.
"From the experiment I have made in Threshing out some hundred bushels of wheat, I find that two horses will perform the work with ease; I made use of but two, which never went out of a walk; as to the quantity of wheat which can be threshed out in the space of a day, I am decidedly of opinion, that in a summer's day two hundred bushels might be taken out, provided the straw be not more than three feet long; in this case a change of horses every two or three hours is recommended.
"The machine will serve not only for every species of small grain, but also for beans, peas, and with an addition of a small tin grater, which may be used at pleasure, clover seed or any other other kind of seed may be threshed out with
convenience and celerity. If this information can be of service to your friends or the public in general, you are at liberty to publish it, for I sincerely wish that every farmer could possess the same advantage as I do myself."
New-York, Dec. 7.
The English East and West India convoys of 140 sail, with eight 54 and 74 gun ships, 3 frigates, 2 cutter brigs, and a number of transports, sailed from Madeira on the 3d of October, in great haste, with 12,000 troops on board, under the command of Sir Home Popham and General Baird, on a secret expedition, supposed for the Cape of Good Hope, the Spanish colonies in America, or for some other very important object.
A letter from Greenock, dated the 25th Oct. says that advices had just been received there stating that an engagement had taken place between the French and Austrian armies, in which the former were defeated with the loss of 18,000 killed.
A proclamation was issued by the governor of Jamaica, on the 17th day of Oct. last, for extending to the 30th of June, 1806, the permission given for the importation, in neutral vessels, of sheep, hogs, poultry and live stock of all kinds, fruits and all sorts of fish, flour, corn, corn-meal, bread, rice, peas, beans and lumber of every description, and the exportation of rum & molasses. Any person attempting to introduce other articles than those enumerated, will have their vessels seized.
Knoxville, Nov. 20.
On Monday arrived in town a deputation of eighteen chiefs and head men of the Cherokee tribe of Indians accompanied by col. Meigs, the United States' agent—they are on the way to the seat of government. The object of their mission, we are informed, is to prevent, if possible, the ratification of the treaty lately concluded with the Chickasaws, and to get secured to them individually a proportional share of the lands they claim as a nation. As numbers of them have improved farms, and are turning their attention to agriculture, they wish to be so secured in them as to prevent their treaty making power (the chiefs) from hereafter disposing of them. It has been suggested that to effect this plan on the South side of Tennessee, the Indians are willing to quit their claims on the north side.
St. John's [Porto Rico] Nov. 10.
By the arrival of a friend who left La Guayra the 14th ult. I learn that the government of Carraccas remain fixed in the determination not to admit the commerce of neutrals at their ports—the disagreement of the chiefs promote the resolution.
FIFTH BULLETIN.
Augsburg, 20th Vendemaire, (Oct. 12.) year 14.
Marshal Soult marched forward with his army to Landsberg, by which means he succeeded in cutting off one of the grand communications of the enemy; he arrived there on the 19th at 4 in the afternoon, and met the regiment of prince Ferdinand's cuirassiers, which, with six pieces of artillery, was repairing by forced marches to Ulm. Marshal Soult made a charge with the 26th regiment of light horse, disconcerted it to that degree, and the 26th light horse was animated with such ardor, that the cuirassiers fled leaving 120 soldiers prisoners, 1 lieutenant colonel, 2 captains and two pieces of artillery. Marshal Soult who had imagined they would continue their road to Memmingen, sent several regiments to cut off their retreat; but they had retired into the wood, where they rallied in order to take refuge in Tyrol.
Twenty pieces of artillery, and all the enemy's materials for building a bridge of boats passed through Landsberg on the 10th. Marshal Soult sent gen. Sebastiani to pursue them with a brigade of dragoons. Hopes are entertained that he will be able to come up with them.
On the 20th, marshal Soult, directed his march to Memmingen, where he will arrive on the 21st, at day break.
Marshal Bernadotte marched all day on the 19th; his advanced guard came up within 2 leagues of Munich. The baggage of several Austrian generals fell into the power of his light troops. He made a hundred prisoners belonging to different regiments.
Marshal Davoust marched on to Dachau. His advanced guard is arrived at Moissach. The Blankenstein hussars were thrown into disorder by his light horse and in different skirmishes he made 60 horsemen prisoners.
Prince Murat, with the reserve of cavalry & the detachments of marshals Ney and Lannes, having taken post opposite the enemy's army, the left of which occupies Ulm & the right Memmingen.
Marshal Ney is on horseback on the Danube, opposite Ulm.
Marshal Lannes is at Weissenhorn. Gen. Marmont is making forced marches in order to take up a position on the heights of Illersheim; and marshal Soult faces the enemy's right at Memmingen.
The Imperial guards have set off from Augsburg to repair to Burgau where the emperor will probably be to-night.
A decisive engagement is about taking place. The Austrian army has nearly all its communications cut off. It is nearly in the same situation as the army of Melas at Marengo.
The emperor was on the bridge of the Lech when the detachment under the orders of gen. Marmont defiled. He formed each regiment in circle, spoke to them of the enemy's situation, of the
imminence of a great battle and of the confidence he had in them. This harangue was delivered in most abominable weather. It snowed abundantly, the troops were up to their knees in dirt & felt great cold; but the emperor's words acted as a flame; whilst hearing him the soldier forgot his fatigues and privations, and grew impatient for the hour of battle.
Marshal Bernadotte arrived at Munich on the 20th at 6 in the morning; he has made 800 prisoners and is gone in pursuit of the enemy. Prince Ferdinand was at Munich. It appears that this prince had abandoned his army on the Iller.
Never will so many events be decided in less time. Before a fortnight, the destinies of the campaign and of the Austrian and Russian armies will be fixed.
STUTGARD, Oct. 3.
Our last accounts from Vienna, are to the 1st inst. The Emperor was still there, and the most singular illusions prevailed on the subject of the near success of the Austrian army in Suabia, over the French troops that had passed the Rhine, the number of which was only estimated at 60,000 men.
The most affecting intelligence has been received by the court of Vienna from Galicia. The passage of the Russians had produced a general famine, and their excesses had occasioned great discontent among the inhabitants. The price of provisions was excessively high. Five Russian columns had passed Lemberg to the 20th of September. Three others, that were to have followed them, had received counter orders. The sixth, which had passed twenty leagues beyond Lemberg, received, at Sandomaysna, an order to return, by forced marches, to Russian Poland. This measure is generally attributed to the misunderstanding that has arisen between Russia and Prussia, and to the project of the court of St. Petersburg to assemble a considerable army in the vicinity of Warsaw.
HAMBURG, OCTOBER 9.
The emperor of Russia left Petersburg on the 21st September, and arrived the same day at Brezese in Lithuania, from whence he proposes to go to Pula.
Borders of the Danube, 9th October. The divisions under Marshal Ney, and some other divisions of cavalry which he found between Neresheim and Houbstall, are rapidly marching towards Ulm, by the right of the river Danube, passing by Dillingen, Lauingen and Gundelfingen. They write that the Austrians intended to evacuate Ulm to-day or to-morrow.
Many large Magazines belonging to the Austrians, have fallen into the hands of the French.
We learn that the archduke Charles has transferred his head quarters from Padone to Vicence.
The Austrian troops near to Field-kirk are about to retire to the frontiers of the Swiss, and to abandon the redoubt which they held.
STRASBOURG, 20th Vendemaire.
We have just learned the official news that prince Murat has obtained a complete victory over the Austrians after a severe contest which lasted many hours, the prince surrounded an Austrian division of 15,000 men, caused them to lay down their arms, and made them prisoners of war.
The division under marshal Ange-reau, is expected daily.
STUTGARD, Oct. 9th.
We have just been informed of the capture of the towns of Bopingen, Nordlingen, by the troops under the command of marshals Lannes and Ney. The troops under the Generals Bernadotte and Marmont are expected in the environs of Neubourg. The Bavarian troops under gen. Deroz had arrived at Eischett, and occupied it after having forced the Austrians to evacuate it.
The Austrians have evacuated almost the whole of the Upper Palatinate; there only remains two regiments of Horse.
The emperor of Austria, arrived at Vienna on the 30th September, the emperor of Russia was daily expected at the same place.
VERONA, Oct. 1.
His royal highness the Archduke Charles, arrived in this city yesterday—he visited the works that are erecting near Campagnola, and afterwards returned to his head quarters, which are partly at Lonago, and partly at Caldiero—hostilities have not yet commenced.
ST. PETERSBURG, SEPT. 24.
On Thursday last the emperor, accompanied by prince Czartorisky, Gen. Novosilzoff, &c. set off to join the army on the frontiers (the place of rendezvous in Breslitschoffky) whither it is said the British and Austrian ministers will shortly follow:—The Russian army already marched amounts to 320,000 men. The army of reserve consists of 300,000, and a general recruiting has taken place, which is to produce 250,000 men.
LONDON, Oct. 12.
Government, we understand, announced to the foreign ministers yesterday, that the Elbe and the Weser are no longer blockaded.
This important event, which opens the communication with Germany and the markets of the North to our merchants, was announced by the following official notice, which was stuck up at Lloyd's:
"Downing Street, October 9, 1805.
Information having been received of the removal of the French troops from the position which they occupied on the borders of the Elbe and Weser, his majesty has pleased to direct that the blockade of the entrance of these rivers should be discontinued, and that his majesty's ships of war which had been stationed at the mouths of them, for the
purpose of blocking the same, should be withdrawn.
(Signed)
"MULGRAVE."
Bordeaux, Oct. 26.
Extract of a letter from Strasbourgs, 25th Vendemaire.
"Yesterday the following bulletin manuscript was circulated in our city:
"The corps of the army of Marshal Bernadotte is at Munich. The junction of the Russians is cut off.
"Sixty thousand Austrians are surrounded without one of the means of retreating.
"The emperor remarks to her majesty the empress that he wishes her to remain perfectly tranquil: that he occupies a position similar to that he did at Marengo; and that the campaign will be short, but brilliant."
The first Russian army, of 56,000 men effected a junction with the Austrians in Suabia, Oct. 8th. The other armies were following by forced marches. The emperor was bringing up the reinforcements.
THEATRE.
ON FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 13,
will be presented a celebrated comedy, called the MIDNIGHT HOUR.
After which will be added the much admired farce of LOVERS QUARRELS.
The whole to conclude with the grand historical pantomime of The Death of Captain Cook.
ADMITTANCE—Box one Dollar, Pitt three quarters of a Dollar.
Tickets to be had at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at Duane's Book Store.
Doors to be opened at half past FIVE, and the performance to commence at half past SIX o'clock.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Theatre, on the days of performance, from ten o'clock till one.
Stores will be placed in the lobby to render the Theatre more comfortable.
Wanted to Rent,
DURING the session of Congress a small furnished House, or two furnished rooms, in Washington or George Town. Enquire of Mr. Claxton. December 13—2t
This is to give notice that the subscribers have obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county in Maryland, an order to sell all the personal estate of Elijah Wood late of Prince George's county deceased, on the plantation where he died, will be exposed to sale on Monday the 6th day of January next if fair if not the next fair day, consisting of household and kitchen furniture and flock of all kinds, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, negroes, consisting of men women and children, plantation utensils, corn, wheat and rye, and a great many articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale is 9 months credit the purchasers giving bond with approved security with interest from the date. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock and continue from day to day till all is sold. ALL persons indebted to the estate are hereby requested to make immediate payment or else their bonds and notes will be put in suit without respect to persons. ISABELLA WOOD, and OSBORN BELT, jun. 5 Adm's. Dec. 13—3t
Papine, Conrad, and Co. IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL;
HAVE just opened for sale a valuable collection of new and rare books, amongst which are, Godwin's Life of Chaucer, 4 vols. Rankin's History of France, 3 vols. Adolphus do. do. 2 vols. Williams abridgment of cases argued and determined in the Courts of Law during the reign of George the Third, 5 vols. Murray's Elements of Chemistry, 2 vols. Johnson's history of the progress and present state of animal chemistry, 3 vols. Fellowes's memoirs of the life and doctrine of Christ, 3 vols. Morrice's practical treatise on brewing, Debates of the Virginia Convention on the adoption of Federal constitution, Pinkerton's Modern Geography, 2 vols. with a quarto Atlas containing 63 Maps, executed in a superior style. Harris' minor Encyclopaedia, 4 vols. The works of Frederic Second, King of Prussia, 13 vols. The naval chronicle of Great Britain, 12 vols. Johnson's works, 14 vols. Belsham's Memoirs, 10 vols. Liffet's Spectator, 8 vols. Trial of the judges in Pennsylvania, Do. of judge Chase, Debates on the repeal of the judiciary, complete. R. C. & Co. Have also just opened the most complete assortment of books for YOUTH and CHILDREN ever offered for sale in this part of the country. December 13.

To Lease or Rent, For a term of years a MILL and PLAN TATION, lying in Prince George's county...
Sale by Auction. WILL be exposed at Public Auction on Thursday the 19th day of December 1805...
FOR NSIC ELOQUENCE, JUST PUBLISHED Dr G. DOUGLAS, Bookseller, Baltimore, Sketches of Trials in Ireland...
FOR SALE, Wholesale and Retail, By The subscribers, at their store near the Union Tavern, an extensive assortment of Wines, Liquors and Provisions...
Excellent Household Furniture will be sold at public auction (at the house next door to the subscribers, lately occupied by Mr. Robert Ellis) on Wednesday the 18th inst.
FALL & WINTER GOODS. JOHN COX HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete.
Strayed or Stolen, on or about the first instant from the commons of Washington city TWO MARES, one a large handsome sorrel supposed to be about 8 or 9 years old...
Has received from Philadel- phia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cambric, patent Benne's cord, toiletries, fancy and white Marcellas, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marcellas, constitution cord, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
PUBLIC SALE. CONFORMABLY to an order issued from the Hon. court of Calvert County at September term last, the subscribers will offer at Public Auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next...
A valuable Tract of Land containing Four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Porches. This truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first rate land...
The terms of sale are, that bond and approved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months...
Joseph Blake, Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun. } Com'rs. Nov. 27—2m
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro RAME a very low and tolerable lully woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox...
WANTED, A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children...
WASHINGTON CITY. INDIAN KING TAVERN. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS rented that large and commodious house formerly occupied by Mr. WILLIAM RHODES, near the Treasury Department, on F Street.
SPERMACETI OIL & CANDLES. 50 Boxes superior quality Spermaceti Candles. 10 Barrels do. do. do. Oil, just landed and for sale by the box and barrel by JOHN GOULDING.
New DRY GOOD STORE. BENJ. & HORATIO JONES, HAVE just received at their store in High Street, next door to Mr. John Cox's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which being laid in on the best terms, they will dispose of them unreasonably low, for cash.
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 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND MYER'S CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining houses on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding-house...
SOLOMON MYER. Washington, July 24— Independence the 30th year—tf
E. OLIVER, TAKES the liberty to acquaint her friends and the public in general, that she has just received a handsome assortment of MILLINERY of the very newest fashions. Also a variety of
City Goods, Co. fitting of Mantuas, and Florence Silks, Crapes, Peleongs, plain and figured sarinets, Bombazines and Lombazines. Plush and velvets of different colours, Plain and figured gauzes, laced cambric and lino. Worked and mouselin mouselins, A variety of handsome chinizes, calicoes and dimities. Flannels and linens, Silk shawls, Madras and cotton handkerchiefs, A variety of head handkerchiefs, Laced point brilliant do. Souffle gauze do. Flowers and feathers, Gold and silver trimmings, Silk and cotton do and buttons, Real gold and silver spangles and thread, Black and white laces and veils, A variety of ladies and gentlemen's gloves, Do. of ladies and gentlemen's hose, Leghorn, split-straw, and chip hats and bonnets, Muff and tippets, Furs for trimmings, A new assortment of Murray's best shoes. Together with a variety of other articles too numerous for an advertisement. Dec. 4—2w.
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY. YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 450 1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 65
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Deversau, by them endorsed and by Senj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller. There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate — so far as we are informed — the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber: and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered — should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that 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. CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place. He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has fair hair, very bald, in one of his eyes brows (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an intended scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11—tf
Adam King, and Co. Have this day received, and are now opening a very handsome assortment of FALL GOODS with which they can afford to accommodate their customers on better terms than they are usually bought, and which having arrived late in the season induces them to sell by the piece or package at the most reduced prices for cash or tobacco — they have also added to their former stock of old wines and liquors, a complete assortment of groceries, and expect in a few days a large supply of fresh fruits — they have likewise on hand a large and general assortment of hard ware and cutlery. Geo. Town, Dec. 2—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending NIM, a small mulatto fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches and a half high, active and well made, 22 or 23 years of age, tho' perhaps of an appearance more youthful, and cunning, and artful in the extreme. His features are regular, and the expression of his countenance agreeable — his thumbs are short and unusually thick at the ends — he is an excellent coachman and hatter, having done little else than attend to horses for many years. He carried with him a short blue cloth coat, corduroy pantaloons, and a drab great coat, and many other articles of clothing in a pair of black saddle bags. The above reward will be given for securing him in jail. JOHN COLES. Albemarle county, Virg. Nov. 1—
WASHINGTON CITY. BOARDING HOUSE. MRS. THOMPSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress and others, that having taken Two of the Six Buildings, she is prepared for genteel accommodation of a number of Ladies and Gentlemen, as transient boarders or by the year. Those who honor her with their custom, will find an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and George Town; dry, healthy, and convenient to the Public Offices. She has apartments for servants, excellent stables and coach houses, and will spare no pains to give general satisfaction. November 25—
GENTEELE PRIVATE BOARDING & LODGING. CONFINED EXCLUSIVELY TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
THE Subscriber having altered and fitted up the two houses opposite to Mr. Duane's Book Store, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, containing thirteen lodging rooms, all with fire places, and neatly furnished; having laid in a stock of wood, coal, &c., sufficient for the whole of the session, and provided good cooks and waiters — hopes to be successful in accommodating those who reside in his house. Besides the foregoing rooms, there is a private parlor well fitted for the accommodation of a family. JOHN DOYNE. Washington, Nov. 23—
N. B. Good lodging to be had for four or more horses. The Partnership of JOHN CROW & THOS. C. WRIGHT, trading under the firm of Crow and Wright is this day dissolved by mutual consent — those indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Thomas C. Wright, and all persons having any claims thereon, are requested to send them in without delay, as the books will be closed and put into the hands of Thomas Henry for collection and suit after the 25th of December. JOHN CROW, THOS. C. WRIGHT. George Town, Nov. 30—
NOTICE. By virtue of a decree of the high court of chancery of the state of Maryland will be sold at 12 o'clock on Friday the 17th day of January next at public auction on the premises. Two tracts or parcels of Land in Montgomery county called Magruder's purchase and addition to reversion on Magruder's purchase, but lately distinguished by the name of "Fruit Hills," containing by estimation two hundred and ninety five and one half acres. On the premises are tolerable buildings and an excellent orchard. The whole situated about five or six miles from the city of Washington and George Town, and has great facilities of communication in all directions. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall at his or her election either pay the purchase money on day of sale or on the day of the ratification of the sale by the chancery or which will not be less than five weeks nor more than six weeks from the day of sale, and will be notified in the newspaper where the sale is advertised. NICH. BREWER, Trustee. Nov. 29—tdof
N. B If the day appointed be a bad day the sale will take place the first fair day thereafter. N. B.
KING'S HOTEL. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has removed from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf
Public Sale. By virtue of an order from the Orphans court of Anne Arundel county, the subscriber will offer, at public sale, on the 23rd day of December next, if fair, if not, the first fair day thereafter, at the late dwelling plantation of Randolph Brandt Latimer, esq. deceased, in Charles county, a part of the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of NEGRO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, among which are several valuable plantation men; horses, two mules, cattle, household furniture and plantation utensils, and sundry other articles. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and to continue till all the things are sold. Terms of sale ready cash. RICHARD H. HARWOOD, Ad'mr. Annapolis, Dec 9—7t
Public Sale. By virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, in the suit of Robert S. Bickley, against Thomas Peter, Thomas Munroe, Robert Brent, Benjamin Scodder, Elias B. Adalwel, Wm. Thornton, John Stickney, Adam Lindsey, Edward Frithy, James Dougherty, Francis Lowndes, Samuel Blodgett, Thos. McKewen, Wm. Davidson, and Wm. Smith defendants in chancery — Will be sold on Thursday the 24th day of January next ensuing, at Stelle's Hotel, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on a credit of 6 and 9 months by equal installments, the purchasers giving their notes with approved endorser negotiable in the Bank of Columbia or the Branch Bank of the United States in the city of Washington, — that property situate in the said city as below described, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise a sum to satisfy the complainant's debt and costs, and the expenses attending the execution of this decree, to wit: — Square numbered 195, sq 277, iq 334 — sq of iq 309, iq. east of iq 475. Lots numbered 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, in iq 159. Lots numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, in iq 182. Lots numbered 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, in iq 213. Lot numbered 10, in iq 84. Lots numbered 7, 8, 9, in iq 225. Lots numbered 1, 4, 5, 7, 14, 18, in iq 200. Lot numbered 21, in iq 254. Lots numbered 4, and 20, in iq 4. Lot numbered 21, in iq 16. Lot numbered 5, in iq 12. Square 193. Lots numbered 156, 157, 180, 208, 219, 239, 241, 279, 308, 310, 336, 337, 338, 363, 365, 366, 395, 396, 397, 417, 442, 445, 470, 478, 508, 509, 519, sq north of iq 242. Sq. north of iq 333. Sq north of iq 396, and square north of iq 508 — and also the following lots to wit: — Numbered 8, in iq 16. Lots numbered 1, 12, 13, & 14 in iq 364. Lots numbered 1, 2, 3, & 10, in iq 393. Lots numbered 1, 2, & 3, in iq 416. Also, several certain ground rents reserved by said Blodgett, amounting in the whole to 80 dollars per annum. And also, all that square in the said city of Washington, known and distinguished in the plan of the said city by iq. No. 688 except that part of the said iq. alleged to be sold and conveyed by the said Samuel Blodgett, and Benjamin Scodder to Adam Lindsey, one of the defendants herein named. On Lot No. 9, in iq 23. 25 are erected the wall of two large two story houses, and on q. No. 200 are also two houses, one of wood and the other of brick. Plots of the different squares and lots, containing the number of sq. feet, and shewing the lots on which buildings are placed will be exhibited on the day of sale. The sale will commence precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M. and if a sufficiency of property to satisfy the debt, &c. shall not be sold on that day, it will be continued to the next, and the day after if necessary. DANIEL C. BRENT, Trustee. Dec. 4—2wtdf
To be Sold, WILL be sold at public sale on the 16th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of the late James Weems, of Calvert county, deceased, all the Stock, Furniture, Plate, and several valuable negroes, the property of the deceased. Cash for all sums not exceeding 20 dollars, and for all sums above that, a credit of six months will be given. Bonds with approved security will be required. NATHL. T. WEEMS, Ad'm'r. October 25—cpw&tdof