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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1068.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1837.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
TRIAL OF COL. A. BURR.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10.
HERMAN BLANNERHASSETT was this day brought into court.
The following gentlemen appeared and were recognized: Return J. Meigs, Maurice P. Belnap, Charles Duval, James Taylor, Tunis Dills, Benj. Cook, Hezekiah Lewis, and G. B. Van Horn.
Mr. Wirt moved the court to discharge Dr. Warlaw one of the Venire. His wife was in extreme danger, and required the assistance of a sea voyage. The vessel would sail to-morrow.
Chief Justice. Is the court to understand that there is no objection to this measure?
Mr. Burr. If the remark be addressed to me, I can only say, that I shall remain passive during the trial. Dr. Warlaw was then discharged.
Mr. McRae also moved the discharge of Mr. Randolph Harrison whose extreme indisposition was attested by a certificate from Dr. Adams.
Mr. H. was accordingly dismissed in the same manner.
Mr. Hay moved that H. Blannerhasset be arraigned for High treason; which Mr. Bous opposed on the ground that he had not been furnished with a copy of the indictment for three days. After some desultory conversation on this circumstance, Mr. Bous requested that B. might be re-conducted to the Penitentiary, as he was extremely indisposed, and the heat nearly overpowering him. No opposition was made, and Mr. B. was accordingly re-conducted to his prison.
At Mr. Hay's request, the panel of the jury was called over by the deputy marshal, and also, at Burr's request, the list of the witnesses, whom he had subpoenaed for the purpose of investigating the qualification of some of the Venire.
Mr. Hay read a certificate from Dr. Upshaw, stating that Mr. James Henderson is sick of a bilious fever and incapable of attending.
Mr. McRae then read a certificate from Dr. Greenhow, showing that David Tullock, esq., one of the Venire was prevented by indisposition from discharging his duties. Mr. B. was accordingly excused.
Mr. Alex. informed Mr. Burr, that he was at liberty to challenge such of the Venire as he might object to.
Mr. Burr begged leave to inform the jurors, who were within hearing, that a great number of them may have formed and expressed opinions about him, which might disqualify them from serving on this occasion. He expected that as they came up, they would discharge the oaths of conscientious men, and candidly state all these objections.
The deputy marshal then summoned J. Hezekiah Lewis.
Mr. Bous. We challenge you for cause. Have you ever formed and expressed an opinion about the guilt of col. Burr?
Mr. Bucky. I have not, sir, since I have been subpoenaed.
Q. Had you before?
A. I had formed one before in my own mind.
Mr. Hay wished that the question of the opposite counsel could assume a more precise and definite form. If this question were proposed to this panel and to every other man, he would venture to predict, that there could not be a jury selected in the state of Virginia; because he did not believe that there was a single man in the state, qualified to become a jurymen, who had not in some form or other, made up and declared an opinion on the conduct of the prisoner. The transactions in the west had excited universal curiosity; and there was no man who had not seen and decided on the documents relative to them. Do gentlemen contend, that in a case so peculiarly interesting to all, the mere declaration of an opinion is sufficient to disqualify a jurymen? A doctrine of this sort would at once acquit the prisoner; for where is the jury that could try him? Such a doctrine amounts to this; that a man need only do enough to draw down the public attention upon him and he would immediately effect his discharge. Mr. H. concluded with a hope, that the question would assume a more definite form; he should not pretend to decide the form in which it should be proposed; but it was a privilege to which every court is entitled, and one which the court had exercised, and that had prevailed in the case of James T. Callender.
Mr. Bous considered it as a misfortune ever to be deplored, that in this country, and in this case, there had been too general an expression of the public sentiment, and that this generality of opinion would disqualify many; but he had never entertained a doubt, until the prosecution avowed it, that twelve men might be found in Virginia, capable of deciding this question, with the strictest impartiality. He still trusted that the attorney for the U. S. was mistaken; that the catastrophe was not so completely fixed; and that every man in the state had not pledged himself to convict col. Burr, whether right or wrong. He was not present at the trial of J. T. Callender; but all America
had heard the question which was then propounded to the jurymen; and that was: Whether he had made up and expressed an opinion respecting the guilt of the prisoner.
Mr. Hay would put Mr. Bous right in a matter of fact. The court would recollect that on the trial of Callender, the question was not whether the jurymen had formed and expressed an opinion on that case generally; but on the subject matter that was to be tried—and concurred in the indictment. The question then in the present case should be: Have you formed and expressed an opinion on the point at issue; that is, whether A. B. is guilty of treason? On the trial of Callender, the court would particularly recollect, that Mr. Blannerhasset having objected to himself, because he had read the libelous publication, was actually overruled, because it was not on the book itself, but on the subject matter of the indictment that he was called upon to say, whether he had ever expressed an opinion.
Mr. Burr declared there was a material distinction between this and the present case. Mr. Basset's acknowledgment that he had seen the book did not disqualify him from serving on the jury; in the same manner the person who had seen a murder would not be an incompetent juror in the prosecution for that crime. But if a man pretended to decide upon the guilt of a prisoner upon mere rumor, he would manifest such a levity and bias of mind, as would effectually disqualify him. Mr. Bucky however has not yet come out completely with his declarations. Let him be further interrogated.
Mr. Hay observed, that the question would even be too general and vague, if it were even to be—"have you expressed any opinion on the treason of A. B." for the case stated in the indictment was infinitely more specific. It was treason in levying war against the U. S. at Blannerhasset's island. Unless this particular allegation be proved, it defeats all the other parts of the accusation; and it was probably on this point that the juror had never made up any opinion.
Mr. Martin contended that it was the province of every jurymen to come to any case with the most perfect impartiality—and more particularly in one, where life and reputation were at stake—that it was a libel upon Virginia, a blot upon the whole state, to assert that 12 men could not be found to decide such a case, with no other knowledge than what they had picked up from newspapers; that there was a material distinction between this and Callender's case; the libel was a book in every man's hand—but does any jurymen in the present case pretend to know the testimony on which this charge depends? The gentleman proposes to ask the jurymen, whether he has made up an opinion on col. B's treason; but it is extremely probable, that most of them know not what treason is—and though they may decide upon the guilt of col. B. that they may be ignorant, whether it comes under the name and description of treason.
Mr. Bous quoted authorities in support of his opinion: 3 Bacon 358; a case from Hawkins; the cases of Smith and Ogden; and judge Iredell's opinion in the case of Fries.
The Chief Justice observed, that it might save some altercation if the court was to deliver its opinion at the present time; that it was certainly one of the clearest principles of natural justice that a jurymen should come to a trial for life with a perfect freedom from previous impressions; that it was clearly the duty of the court to obtain such men, if it were possible to produce them free from such a bias; but that if it were not possible from the very circumstances of the case; if rumors had reached and pre-possessed their judgments, still the court was bound to obtain as large a portion of impartiality as possible; that this was not more a principle of natural justice, than a maxim of the common law, which we have inherited from our forefathers; that the same right was secured by the constitution of the U. S. which entitles every man under a criminal prosecution to a fair trial by "an impartial jury." Can it be said, however, that any man is an impartial jurymen, who has declared the prisoner to be guilty and to have deserved punishment? If it be said, that he has made up his opinion, but has not heard the testimony; such an excuse only makes the case worse; for if the man has decided upon insufficient testimony, it manifests a bias that completely disqualifies himself from the functions of a jurymen. It is too general a question to ask whether he has any impressions about col. B. The impressions may be so light, that they do not amount to an opinion of guilt; not do they go to the extent of believing, that the prisoner deserves capital punishment. With respect to Mr. Basset's opinion, it was true he had read the Prospect before us; and he had declared that it was a libel; but Mr. B. had formed no opinion about J. T. Callender's being the author. It was the same principle in the present case. If a jurymen was to declare that the attempt to achieve the dismember-
ment of the union was treason, it would be no complete disqualification; but it would be the application of that crime to a particular individual—it would be the fixing it on A. B. that would disqualify him from serving in his case. Let the counsel then proceed with the enquiry.
Mr. Bous. Have you said that col. B. was guilty of treason?
Mr. Bucky. No. I only declared that the man who acted as col. B. was said to have done, deserved to be hung.
Q. Did you believe, that col. B. was that man?
A. I did, from what I had heard.
Mr. Hay. I understand then, that the question proposed in Callender's case is to be overruled?
C. Justice. My brother judge does not recollect whether it particularly went to the indictment.
Judge Griffin. I think the question was, "relative to the matter in issue."
Mr. Hay. The very position that I have laid down.
C. Justice. The simple question is, whether the having formed an opinion not upon the evidence in court, but upon common rumor, a man is competent to decide upon the real testimony of the case. But in my opinion this very circumstance only disqualifies him the more.
Mr. Wirt, (addressing Mr. Bucky.) Did I understand you to say that you concluded upon certain rumors you may have heard, that col. B. deserved to be hung.
A. I did.
Q. Did you believe these rumors?
A. I did.
Q. Would you, if you were a jurymen, form your opinion upon such rumors?
A. Certainly not.
Mr. McRae. Did you form and express your opinion upon the question, whether an overt act of treason had been committed at Blannerhasset's island?
A. It was upon other rumors; and not upon that, that I had formed an opinion.
Mr. Martin submitted it to the court, whether he could be considered as an impartial jurymen. The court decided that Mr. Bucky be put aside.
2. James G. Laidley stated, that he had formed and expressed some opinions unfavorable to col. B. that he could not pretend to decide upon the charges in the indictment, which he had not heard; that he had principally taken his opinions from newspaper statements; and that he had not, as far as he recollected, expressed an opinion, that col. B. deserved hanging. Mr. Laidley put aside.
3. James Hamilton being challenged for cause and sworn, stated that he had formed and expressed an opinion from hearsay, that col. B. was guilty of treason, and in that particular line of treason, in which col. B. stood charged, as far as he understood. Put aside.
Mr. Burr observed, that as gentlemen on the part of the prosecution had expressed a willingness to have an impartial jury, they could not refuse that any jurymen should not state all his objections to himself; and that he had no doubt, in spite of the contrary assertions, which had been made, that they could get a jury from this panel.
4. Hamilton Morrison upon being called, said, that he had frequently thought and declared, that col. B. was guilty, if the statements which he had heard were true; that he did not know whether they were so; but only thought from the great clamor which had been made, that it might be possible they were true; that he had not passed any positive opinion; nor was he certain that he had always qualified it by saying "if these things were true;" that he does not recollect to have said that col. B. ought to be punished, without stating, at the same time, "if he was guilty."—Mr. Morrison was put aside for further examination.
5. Yates Y. Connell had formed and expressed an opinion, from the reports he had heard that col. B. must be guilty of High Treason. Set aside.
6. Jacob Beeson declared, that he for some time past had formed an opinion, as well from newspaper publications as from the boats which had been built on the Ohio, that col. B. was guilty; and that he himself had borne arms to suppress this insurrection. Set aside.
7. William Prince declared he had nearly the same impressions as Mr. Beeson: that he too had borne arms; as well on Blannerhasset's island as on descending the river in search of Blannerhasset. Set aside.
8. Nimrod Saunders declared that he had expressed an opinion, previous to his being sworn on the jury, that the prisoner had been guilty of treason. Set aside.
9. Thomas Cread had no declaration to make, and was challenged for cause. Upon being interrogated, he stated that he had never asserted that the prisoner ought to be punished; that he had said that he was a sensible man, and if there was any holy roll, he would come out of it, that he had conceived that colored
Burr had seduced Blannerhasset into some acts that were not right; that he had never positively said that col. Burr was guilty; that he had said that Blannerhasset was the most blameable, because he was well in life, whereas col. Burr was a desperate man, who had little to lose; that he had never said that col. Burr had directly led Blannerhasset into guilt, but only through the medium of Mr. Blannerhasset; and that there was no determinate impression on his mind respecting the guilt of the prisoner.
The Chief Justice did not think that this was sufficient to set him aside, and suspended his case for further examination.
10. Anthony Buckner had frequently said, that the prisoner deserved to be hung. Set aside.
11. David Cread had formed an opinion from the statements in the newspapers, and if these were true, the prisoner was certainly guilty: He had expressed a belief that he was guilty of the charges now brought against him, and that he ought to be hung. Set aside.
Jurors from the body of the District.
1. John Horace Upshaw declared, that he did not conceive himself to stand there as an unprejudiced jurymen; that he had formed opinions hostile to the prisoner; if opinions they can be called, which are formed from mere newspaper testimony.
Mr. Burr. We challenge Mr. Upshaw for cause.
Mr. Hay. Then, sir, I most seriously apprehend that we shall have no jury at all. I solemnly believe that Mr. U. is an impartial jurymen; and I will venture to assert (whatever credit my friends on the other side will allow to my assertion) that I myself could do justice to the accused—I believe that any man can, who is blessed with a sound judgment and integrity. We might as well enter at once a Note Prosequi .
Mr. Wickham. Then according to the gentleman's doctrine, any honest man, no matter what his impressions may be, is a competent jurymen. Is this agreeable to the principles of law? Does the gentleman mean to insinuate, that when we object to a jurymen, it is from his want of honesty. No, sir—every man is subject to partialities and aversions; which may unconsciously sway his judgment. Mr. Upshaw does no doubt deem himself an impartial jurymen: but Mr. U. may be deceived.
After some desultory argument between Messrs. Hay and Wickham, Mr. Wirt proceeded to ask Mr. Upshaw, whether he had understood him to say that notwithstanding the hostile impressions he had taken up from newspaper reports, these impressions had not received that determinate character which might entitle them to the name of opinions? A. Such is my state of mind. I have received impressions hostile to col. Burr, and have expressed them with some warmth. Mr. Upshaw stated that his impressions had been drawn from the documents furnished by generals Eaton and Wilkinson; that he had conceived that the prisoner had been guilty of some criminal act against the public; and that he had gone on further to vindicate the conduct of those gentlemen who would appear as the principal witnesses against him, and also of the government in the measures which it had taken to suppress his plans.—Mr. Upshaw's case was suspended for subsequent examination.
2. William Pope declared, that his impressions were nearly the same with those of the gentleman who had preceded him; that he had thought at first from newspaper representations that it was col. B's intention to make his fortune in the west by the settlement of lands; that when he had afterwards understood that he had formed an opinion with Wilkinson, to proceed to Mexico, he had regarded the prisoner's conduct with a venial eye; but when he had afterwards understood that there was treason mixed with his projects, it was impossible for him to view his conduct without the deepest indignation; if these impressions could be called prejudices, he trusted that he should always retain them; because what other sentiments could he feel against such a crime perpetrated against the very best government on the surface of the earth.
But from his heart he believed, that he could divest himself of these unfavorable impressions, and give col. B. a fair and honorable trial. He would add that in pursuance of the spirit manifested by them, the constitution, which required two witnesses to an overt act of treason; he should think it necessary to require that the evidence for the U. S. should be so strong as to make the scales preponderate.
Mr. Wickham. You will not misunderstand me, Mr. Pope, when I ask you whether you had not been a candidate for your county, and are now a delegate?
A. Yes.
Q. In canvassing among the people, have you not declared that the government had acted properly in commence-
ing this prosecution? A. Yes. I believe I have said generally that I thought col. B. guilty of high treason. Set aside.
3. Peyton Randolph declared, that it had never been his wish or intention to shrink from the discharge of a public duty; but that he had peculiar objections to serving on this occasion; one of which only, he should state. He had been enrolled and was qualified as a lawyer in this court; and he would submit it to the court, whether this did not exempt, nay even disqualify him from serving.
Chief Justice admitted Mr. R's privilege, unless there was an express interposition on the part of the prisoner to retain some of the Venire; for this would call a conflicting privilege into operation.
Mr. Burr said, that he should be passive. Set aside.
4. John Bous did not recollect to have said that the prisoner was guilty of treason; but of something hostile to the peace and happiness of the U. S. Upon being interrogated, he observed, that he was a delegate from the county of Hanover; that there had been a competition at the last election; that he had had occasion to speak at that time, of the views of the prisoner; but had always done it cautiously; had never asserted that he ought to be hung, but that he was guilty of something unfriendly to the peace of the U. S.
Mr. Wickham. You have said that the prisoner was guilty?
A. Yes.
Chief Justice. Did you ever make up an opinion about his levying troops and making war against the U. S.
A. Yes: but I have never expressed it.
Mr. Burr. Take the whole together, and it amounts to an opinion of treason. Mr. Bous has said that col. B. was guilty; and of what? Of that which in Mr. Bous's mind amounts to the definition of treason. Set aside.
5. John Roberts had thought and declared that the prisoner was guilty of treason; though he had no doubt, that his opinion might be changed by the production of other testimony. Set aside.
6. Joshua Choffin excused from indisposition.
7. Gervais Storrs stated that the state of his mind was like that of the gentleman who had gone before him; he was in the habit of reading newspapers, and could not but examine their statements relative to these transactions. If he could believe Gen. Eaton's assertion that the prisoner had threatened to turn Congress out of doors and assassinate the President, he had said and would still say so, that col. B. was guilty of treason. If gen. Wilkinson's letter was true, he had surely been guilty of something in the west, that was hostile to the U. S. He did not know whether in the multifarious conversations he had had on this subject, he had always expressed this opinion of his guilt with that reservation. Mr. S. confessed that it might be prejudiced against the prisoner; and that he might be judging too highly of his own mind to entertain the belief that he could divest himself of all his impressions. Set aside.
8. Miles Selden declared, that it was impossible not to have entered into the frequent conversations which had occurred on this topic; and to have declared some opinion; that he had always said, that col. B. was guilty of something, and that if he was guilty of treason against such a government, he would deserve to be hung; that he could not assert that he had always accompanied his opinion with this reservation; but that he was not afraid to trust himself in the rendering of a verdict. Upon being interrogated, he said that he had frequently jested on this subject; and particularly recollected to have said in a sportive conversation with col. Mayo, that this was a federal plot and that Burr had been set on by the federalists. Suspended.
9. Lewis Truehart had said, if the reports were correct that col. B. had been guilty of something inimical to the country; and that he always qualified his opinions in that manner. Colonel Tinsley was then called in, who stated that from a conversation with Mr. Truehart he thought he had discovered that he had a general prepossession against col. B. Suspended.
10. William Yancey had expressed an opinion that col. B. was guilty on newspaper testimony; but that he had no doubt, he should entertain a different sentiment, if other testimony were produced. Set aside.
11. Thomas Prosser had made numerous declarations about col. B. that he had believed him to be guilty of a treasonable intention, but not of the overt act; on this point he had suspended his opinion; but he was rather inclined to believe that he had not committed it.
Mr. Martin. Can this gentleman be considered as an impartial jurymen, when he thus comes with his mind made up on one half of the guilt? Suspended.
12. John Stagli's had been under the same impressions, which had been de-

scribed by others; that he dare to say that he had said col. B. was guilty of levying troops and making war upon the U. S. Set aside.
13. Edward C. Stairward acknowledged that his prejudices against col. B. had been deeprooted;—that he had no doubt of the criminality of his motives , but he had doubts of the commission of an overt act; he regretted that a man of his genius and energetic mind, should be lost to his country; upon being interrogated, he observed, that he had doubts as to the overt act, because he believed him to be a man of such insidious intrigue as never to jeopardize his own life. Set aside.
14. Richard B. Goode stated, that from newspaper information and common report, he had formed an opinion unfavorable to col. B. and that this opinion had been confirmed by what had fallen in this court from his own lips: but that without arrogating to himself more virtue than belongs to the human bosom, he was satisfied that he could render him strict and impartial justice. Some conversation here ensued respecting certain transactions which took place between him and captain Heath, of the Manchester troop of horse. Mr. G. delivered a long narrative of these incidents, which he concluded by asserting that he had addressed a letter to capt. H. in which he had refused to act under a commander, who had sanctioned a man, that had been a traitor to his country. Set aside.
15. Nathaniel Selden stated he had formed an opinion particularly from G. Selden's deposition, that the intentions of the prisoner were hostile to the U. S. but that he had also said, that he had seen no evidence to satisfy him, that he had been guilty of any overt act. Suspended.
16. Emme Smock declared that he had formed and expressed an opinion as to col. B.'s treasonable designs; that he had formed that opinion from newspaper publications and common report; and that he had constantly conceived col. B.'s intentions to be treasonable. Mr. Wickham. Have you ever formed an opinion, that col. B. was guilty of treason?
A. I have in my own mind. Set aside.
17. Richard E. Parker had, like every other person, formed an opinion on this case, on newspaper statements; but he had heard very little of the evidence that may be adduced on this occasion. He had declared, that if these newspaper statements were true, col. Burr had been guilty; as to the doctrine of treason he had not formed a conclusive opinion.
Mr. Burr. I have no objections to Mr. Parker. He is therefore elected. A desultory argument here ensued about the propriety of swearing one jurymen at a time; The counsel for the prosecution opposed—the counsel for the prisoner advocated the doctrine.—The court decided that it would adhere to the practice of Virginia—and swear 4 jurymen at a time.
18. John W. Bliss had entertained and did not now entertain any doubts that the prisoner had been guilty of a treasonable design.— Suspended.
19. Thomas Starke , without any expectations of being summoned as a jurymen, had stated his opinion to his neighbors, that col. B. had been guilty of high treason.— Set aside.
20. William White stated, that he had been in the western country in May last; and from col. B.'s character, and from the representations he had received of his conduct, he had been induced to say, that he was guilty of treason, and that hanging was too good for him. Set aside.
21. Wm. B. Chamberlyne stated, that he stood in a very peculiar situation—if, as Mr. Wickham declared, any man was unfit to be a jurymen who had asserted col. B. to have been worthy of death; he was ready to confess that he himself came under this restriction: He had so said; but he did not now believe that col. B. had committed an overt act of treason, though he believed him to be guilty of the intention: he however believed that he could do him justice;—and that he could conscientiously pass between him and his country.— Set aside.
22. David Lambert wished to be excused on account of his indisposition;—but the court rejected his plea. On being interrogated, he declared that he does not recollect to have formed an opinion for or against col. B.— Elect.
23. William Hoomes had no hesitation in saying, that he had often declared his opinion that col. B. was guilty of treasonable intentions, and perhaps he might say, of treason itself. He had imbibed his impressions from every thing he had seen, heard or read. He had understood that col. B.'s counsel had made preparations to prove that he had disqualified himself by his own declarations. He should thank them to develop their objections.
Mr. Burr. I assure you, sir, no preparation has been made.— Set aside.
24. Overton Anderson had often expressed an opinion that col. B.'s views were inimical to the U. S.—these opinions he had principally formed upon newspaper statements; he did not recollect that he had ever asserted him to be guilty of treason; but he had sometimes given credit to the representations which he had heard, without particularly defining the degree of guilt in which they might involve the prisoner. Set aside.
25. Hugh Mercer upon being called, said, it was his duty to state, that an opinion which he had for some time past entertained of the character of Col. Burr, was unfriendly to a strictly impartial enquiry into his case; that he was entirely uninformed as to the testimony which would be introduced, and
that he did not recollect to have ever expressed a positive opinion either as to his guilt or innocence. Elect.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Foreign Intelligence.
New York, August 15. By the ship Solan and Sarah, Henry, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received a file of London papers to the 28th June inclusive; & Lloyd's lists and prices current to the 26th.
The following are the only articles of moment the papers contain.
LONDON, JUNE 28. The Schiedam Mercury says—"No certain intelligence is yet received of the English expedition, but by the conduct of the frigates which have withdrawn from their stations, as well as from the reports of neutral vessels, we have reason to believe, that at least one part of this expedition is at sea."
King Joseph returned to Naples, on the 26th ult. after an excursion of a fortnight, in visiting the provinces.
A British flag of truce arrived in the roads of Rotterdam, on the 8th inst. with 117 Dutch prisoners from Curacoa. The vessel was put under quarantine.
The Dutch funds have been advancing ever since the intelligence of the fall of Dantzic.
A letter from Konigsburg, of the 3d inst. gives a distressing picture of the consequences of the fall of Dantzic. Amongst other circumstances, the Royal Bank, and various effects of value, which had been conveyed from Memel to Konigsburg, have been sent back again to the former place.
Dantzick has been declared in a state of blockade.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
FRIDAY.
After the appointment of the committees of privileges, religion, &c. the Speaker, with some members, attended the Upper House, and on his return read the following copy of his Majesty's speech, as delivered by the commission:
"My Lords & Gentlemen, "We have it in command from his majesty to state to you, that having deemed it expedient to recur to the sense of his people, his majesty, in conformity to his declared intention, has lost no time in causing the present Parliament to be assembled. His majesty has great satisfaction in acquainting you that, since the events which led to the dissolution of parliament, his majesty has received, in numerous addresses from his subjects, the warmest assurance of their affectionate attachment to his person and government, and of the firm resolution to support him, in maintaining the just rights of his crown, and the true principles of the constitution; and he commands us to express his entire confidence that he shall experience in all your deliberations a determination to afford him an equally loyal, zealous and affectionate support, under all the arduous circumstances of the present times. We are commanded by his majesty to inform you, his majesty endeavors have been most anxiously employed for the purpose of drawing closer the ties by which his majesty is connected with the powers of the continent; of assisting the efforts of those powers against the ambition and oppression of France; of forming such engagements as may ensure their continued co-operation, and of establishing that mutual confidence and concert so essential, under any course of events, to the restoration of a solid and permanent peace in Europe. It would have afforded his majesty the greatest pleasure to have been enabled to inform you, that the mediation, undertaken by his majesty for the purpose of preserving peace between his majesty's ally, the emperor of Russia, and the Sublime Porte, had proved effectual for that important object; his majesty deeply regrets the failure of that mediation, accompanied as it was by the disappointment of the efforts of his majesty's squadron in the sea of Marmora, and followed as it has since been by the losses which have been sustained by his gallant troops in Egypt. His majesty could not but lament the extension of hostilities in any quarter, which should create a diversion in the war so favorable to the views of France; but lamenting it especially in the instance of a power with which his majesty has been so closely connected, and which has been so recently indebted for its protection against the encroachments of France to the signal and successful interposition of his arms. His majesty has directed us to acquaint you, that he has thought it right to adopt such measures as might best enable him, in concert with the emperor of Russia, to take advantage of any favorable opportunity for bringing the hostilities in which they are engaged against the Sublime Porte, to a conclusion, consistent with his majesty's honor and the interests of his ally."
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
"His majesty has ordered the estimates of the current year to be laid before you, and he relies on the zeal of his faithful commons to make such provisions for the public service, as well as for the further applications of the sums which were granted in the last parliament as may appear to be necessary. And his majesty bearing constantly in mind the necessity of a careful and economical administration of the pecuniary resources of the country, has directed us to express his hopes that you will proceed without delay in the pursuit of those inquiries, connected with the public economy, which engaged the attention of the late parliament."
"My Lords & Gentlemen, "His majesty commands us to state to you, that he is deeply impressed with the peculiar importance, at the present moment, of cherishing a spirit of union and harmony amongst his people; such a spirit will most effectually promote the prosperity of the country at home, give vigor and efficacy to its councils, and its arms abroad; and can alone enable his majesty, under the blessing of Providence, to carry on successfully, the great contest in which he is engaged, or finally to conduct it to that termination with which his majesty's moderation and justice have ever led him to seek a peace; in which the honor and interests of his kingdom can be secure, and in which Europe and the World may hope for independence & repose."
From Lang's Gazette.
His Swedish majesty has declared the city of Dantzick in a state of blockade.
The Sunday Monitor of the 25th June states, that the British force employed in the projected expedition to the continent would not leave England till government had received dispatches from lord Cathcart, who had set off to take the chief command of the German legions, which had sailed. In the mean while every exertion was using to get the troops in readiness for embarkation. The remainder of the German legions have been embarked and sailed. The first division of the expedition which sailed for Stralsund, was however seen off Yarmouth the 24th.
The new ministers have a majority in the house of lords of 93—in the commons of 195.
Gen. Moore was ordered to Egypt with reinforcements.
Gen. Crawford's expedition has sailed from St. Helena, bound to Rio de la Plata.
DEFEAT OF THE RUSSIANS, AND CAPTURE OF KONIGSBERG.
The ship Arab, West, arrived at Boston, on Tuesday last from Nantz, brings the 78th bulletin of the Grand Army, and a Nantz paper, of June 29. The Editor of the (Boston) Centinel, says, "The bulletin being very long, we have given a faithful abstract of it."
"The campaign opened the 5th June, and was continued by a series of hard fighting until the 14th, when the French gained a great and decisive victory at Friedland, about 20 miles S. of Konigsberg. The Russians lost from 25 to 30,000 men, 30 generals, and 80 pieces of cannon, and were said to be overwhelmed and scattered, while the French were in full march for Konigsberg, at which place the last accounts stated them to have arrived."
"There were rumors of an expected peace, at the last dates."
"In the French army there are troops of 10 or 12 different nations, who do not understand each other's language; but Bonaparte contrives to make them all understand him."
From French papers, received at Boston from Nantz.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY BULLETIN, No. 78.
Dated, Heilsberg, June 12, 1807. This Bulletin gives an account of the overtures of peace, made during the winter, and of their being interrupted by the attacks of the Russians.
ACTION OF SPANDEN.
June 5th—The Russian army put several of its divisions in motion—the right attacked the bridge head of Spanden, which gen. Frere defended with the 27th regiment. Twelve Russians regiments made vain efforts; they renewed them seven times, and seven times were repulsed. In the mean time the prince of Ponte Corvo (Bernadotte) had assembled his troops, but before they could act, a charge of the 17th dragoons forced the enemy to retreat. Thus during a whole day, two divisions made repeated unsuccessful attacks on one regiment; but it must be owned this regiment was entrenched. In visiting the entrenchments between the attacks marshal Bernadotte was slightly wounded, which will render him unable to resume his command for a fortnight. Our loss is trifling. The enemy's 1200, and many wounded.
BATTLE OF LOMITLEN.
Two Russian divisions from the centre also attacked the bridge head of Lomitlen. Gen. Terry's brigade defended it. Two regiments repulsed the enemy the whole day. The abbatis and works were covered with dead Russians. Their general was killed! and their loss 1100 killed, 100 prisoners, and great numbers wounded. We lost 120 men killed and wounded.
Mean while the Russian commander in chief (Benningsen) with the imperial guards, and three divisions, attack-
ed marshal Ney's position at Altkir-keen, Gutstadt and Wolandsorf; and were repulsed in all quarters; but when marshal Ney discovered that his assailants exceeded 40,000 men, he obeyed his instructions, and led his corps to Ackendorff.
BATTLE OF DEPPEN.
June 6th, the enemy attacked the 6th corps at Deppen, on the Passarge. They were overthrown. The manoeuvres, talents, and intrepidity of marshal Ney, gen. Marchand, and other officers, are worthy of the greatest eulogium. The enemy confess the loss of 2000 killed, 200 wounded, and 270 prisoners, made by the Cossacks, who had posted themselves in the rear of the army.
AFFAIR OF THE 8th.
On the 8th the emperor arrived at Deppen, and gave the necessary orders. The 4th corps moved to Wolandsorf, where it met a Russian division about to join the main army, attacked it, disabled 500 men, took 150, and in the evening took post at Altkirzen.
At this moment the emperor advanced on Gustadt, with Ney's and Lannes's corps, his guards, and the reserve of cavalry. Ten thousand cavalry, and 15,000 infantry of the enemy's rear guard, took possession of Gloyne, and attempted to dispute the passage.—Marshal Murat, after some skilful manoeuvres, drove them from their positions, and the light cavalry and heavy dragoons triumphed over all the efforts of the enemy, and in the evening we entered Gustadt by force. One thousand prisoners, the possession of the positions before Gustadt, and the routing of the infantry, were the consequences of the day. The Russian horse guards were peculiarly severely handled.
AFFAIR OF THE 10th.
June 10th, the army advanced towards Heilsberg, and carried several camps. The enemy's rear guard, of from 15 to 20,000 cavalry, and several lines of infantry, were formed at a mile's distance. The Spanish cuirassiers and other corps, charged them and gained ground. Two divisions of marshal Soult's corps marched on the right, whilst Legrand's division marched on the left. The whole Russian army was at Heilsberg; they reinforced their advanced columns. More than 60 field pieces poured death, whilst they were supporting their columns, which our divisions drove back with the most undaunted courage and impetuosity. Several Russian divisions were routed—and at 9 P. M. we were under the enemy's entrenchments. Several divisions performed prodigies. Verdier's division cut off the enemy's retreat by Lansburg—and several companies went so far as to insult the Russians in their entrenchments. Some brave men met death at the palisades.
The Emperor passed the 11th on the field of battle, making arrangements for a decisive action. The whole Russian army was assembled, and Heilsberg was full of stores, and rendered very strong. The Emperor ordered Davoust to form on the Lower Alle, and cut off the road to Eylau. Each corps had its assigned pos., and were all assembled, excepting the first which was on the lower Passarge. Thus the Russians who had recommended hostilities, found themselves blockaded. Battle was offered them: it was thought they would attack on the 11th, whilst the French army was forming; but instead of attacking, they began at night to cross the right bank of the Alle, and gave up the whole country on their left, leaving their wounded at the mercy of the victor, as well as their magazines, and those entrenchments the fruit of so much arduous exertion.
On the 12th at day break, all the army was in motion. All the houses are filled with the Russian wounded.—From the 5th to the 13th the enemy's army has been deprived of about 30,000 fighting men; they left in our hands from 3 to 4000 men; 7 or 8 pair of colours, and 9 pieces of artillery, and, according to the accounts of deserters, several important generals. Our loss is about 600 or 700 killed, 2000 or 2,200 wounded, and 300 prisoners. A Spanish general is wounded. General Roussel, of the imperial guards, had his head shot off; marshal Murat had two horses killed under him; one of his aids (Seguin) lost an arm. Several other officers were wounded. We found in the magazines of Heilsberg several thousand quintals of flour, and large quantities of provisions of various kinds.
The Emperor Alexander left his army some days before the campaign opened.
PARIS, JUNE 25, 1807.
GREAT BATTLE.
Yesterday his highness Prince Berghese, arrived at the palace of St. Cloud, and brought from the Emperor to the Empress and Queen, the news of a victory which, on the 14th of this month, was gained at Friedland [about 20 miles S. of Konigsburg] by the Grand Army, commanded by the Emperor in person. The following particulars were given at head quarters, and which we are authorised to repeat, while we are waiting for the official bulletin:—
"The French army has worthily celebrated the 14th June, the anniversary of the battle of Marengo.—The battle of Friedland will be celebrated in history.—The Russian army, outmanoeuvred, its centre penetrated, cut off from its magazines, has been completely beaten. Eighty pieces of cannon
taken, 25 to 30,000 Russians taken, killed or drowned in the Alle, are the results of this memorable day. Thirty Russian generals have been killed, taken, or severely wounded. The bodies of several generals were found dead on the field of battle, and it is worthy of remark, that among them were the bodies of Generals Pahlen and Marloff, two of the first instigators of the faction devoted to England. The regularity of our dispositions, the intrepidity of our troops, have greatly diminished the loss of the French army, which is not considerable."
Moniteur.
The Gazette de France says, "In addition to the 78th Bulletin, we learn, that on the 13th June, the head quarters of the Grand Army was at Prussian Eylau; that the army, in two columns, was marching on to Konigsburg—and that the advanced guards were at the gates of the city—that the Russian army could not sustain an attack in any point; that it was overwhelmed and dispersed in such a manner, as to render it impossible for them to re-unite. According to other reports, the French were already in Konigsburg, where they entered pell mell with the Russians."
But this last news needs confirmation.
The Courrier de l'Europe says, "We announce this day (June 25) that Konigsburg is in the power of the French."
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23d day of March 1807, did among other things resolve, that the Eight per cent. Stock, created in pursuance of the several acts of Congress passed on the 16th day of July 1798, and 7th day of May 1800, should be reimbursed on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine.
This is therefore to give notice that the principal of the said Eight per cent. Stock will, on the first day of January 1809, be paid on 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.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said Eight 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 first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight. And the interest on all certificates of said Stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine on the day proceeding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
And whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at their meeting held on the 23d day of March as aforesaid, did also resolve, that the sum which after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimbursing the Four and a half per Cent. Stock, might remain to complete the annual appropriation of Eight Millions of dollars, for those two years should, among other purposes, be applied to the purchase of the Eight per Cent. Stock at private sale, and that such of the Cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and of its office of Discount and Deposit as the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate, be the agents under his superintendence, for making the said purchases: Notice is hereby accordingly given, That James Davidson, Jan. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom such of the proprietors of Eight per Cent. Stock as may be willing to sell the same within the prices limited by law, are requested to apply.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department of the United States, April 23, 1807.
Whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23d day of March 1807, 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 FOUR AND HALF PER CENT. STOCK, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said Four and half per cent. Stock, 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; & that the interest which may then be due on said Stock, will also be paid 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 said Four and half 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 first day of September ensuing, and the interest on all certificates of said Stock, 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, April 6—w1230
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
ANAWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro CHARLES—he is a straight well made black man, about 25 years of age; 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gallant. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again.
Wm. H. BEAUFAT, Upper Maricao, Jan. 9—cawtf.

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19.
REFLECTIONS on the comparative effects of a WAR on the UNITED STATES & GREAT BRITAIN. (Concluded.)
We shall now briefly enquire into the effects of a war on Great Britain.
In the first place, should the effect of war be neither to diminish our exports or imports, the injury or benefit to either nation would principally consist in the enhanced price of the articles bought or sold, and in the augmentation or declension of their commerce.
In this case it is admitted that the regular trade of the U. S. would be cut up, by our merchant vessels being converted into letters of marque.
Of such trade, therefore, as remained, Britain would become possessed of a great, perhaps the greater part.
Say that this should amount to three fourths, she would then reap a mercantile profit on so much of thirty millions of imports, and a like amount of exports, as is at present transported in American vessels, being about three fourths part of the whole.
Calculating her usual mercantile profit at ten per cent. the aggregate commission would amount to four millions and a half.
Such would be her profit, on the supposition, that her capital was adequate to carrying on this increase of trade, without neglecting her other commerce;
a supposition which is not warranted by facts or probability;
as all her marine is already fully employed, and her seamen likewise.
So far, therefore, would this be from being the fact, in case of a war between the two countries,
and of our consequent disability to carry on our own trade,
that for a considerable length of time Britain would be herself unable to carry it on to any considerable extent.
The growth of a competent tonnage would be the work at least of years;
and the existing war, so far from aiding this growth, would in many important respects tend not only to check it, but also to diminish her existing marine.
The maritime force which America would at once embark on the ocean would require a correspondent force on her part to hold it in check.
Superadded to which, there is every reason to believe that no small portion of power, at present awed into submission by the terror of the British navy, or perhaps co-operating to swell it, would seize the opportunity to disengage itself from bondage, and marshal itself against her.
But, putting aside all these considerations, and, admitting that she would reap a mercantile profit of four millions, or a capital of forty millions, on our side we should be enabled to withdraw a large part of the capital now engaged in trade,
and to give it employment in the internal improvement of the country and the foundation of manufactures.
It is not easy to calculate the profit we should derive from this source;
but there is the best reason for the conclusion that the profit would be little, if at all inferior, to the ordinary profits of trade.
Beside this, the captures we should make of British property would be considerable;
while, on her part, the prizes taken by her would be of very trifling value.
For while her immense trade remained exposed to our privateers, the latter would be the only objects on which she could retaliate.
Is there any reason to think that the price of her manufactures would be considerably enhanced, or the value of our produce lessened?
With regard to the former the increase of our own manufactures would sensibly lessen the demand for hers and render us more independent of them,
and correspondingly diminish her ability to exact a high price for her fabrics;
and as our supply would be rendered not by the nation but by individuals, competition would in this instance, as in others, prevent the imposition of extravagant prices.
Still less reason is there to apprehend that the price of our produce would sustain any great declension;
as it consists almost entirely of articles indispensable to the foreign world,
and as war while it increased the foreign demand for them would diminish the quantity raised in the U. S.
In the second place, supposing it would be the effect of war to diminish our imports and exports,
what influence would this have on Britain?
Calculate this diminution at one half, and it would follow that our present demand for about fourteen millions of British goods would cease.
No one will contend that she would be able to open new markets for vending these goods.
Already, owing to the vigorous and enlightened policy of her enemy, the market of Europe is shut against her,
and the demand for her manufactures alarmingly on the decline.
Anderson, in his history of commerce, states the amount of British manufactures at 51,310,000 pound sterling,
and the number of persons employed in and supported by them at 5,250,000.
The loss of such a demand would, according to this statement deprive 300,000 persons of employment and subsistence.
It is extremely questionable whether the British government, with all its boasted energy, would be able to withstand such a shock.
Three hundred thousand wretched beings, with famine before their eyes, would excite a clamor that would make that administration tremble that refused to redress evils within their power to remedy.
It would cease
to be a cool calculation of interest, or a point of national honor; the arm of despair would be uplifted, and would scarcely fail to strike a deadly blow.
But this is not the most serious effect which a war with this country would have on the manufactures of Britain. Should one half of our ordinary supplies be withdrawn from Britain, such a diminution of the raw materials essential to her manufactures would throw out of employment at least four times the number of persons just stated as the value of the finished fabrics is at least four fold that of the raw material out of which they are made;
and consequently the want of fourteen millions of dollars worth of raw materials would frustrate the manufacture of at least twelve millions sterling of manufactured goods,
which would be the work of one million two hundred thousand persons.
Here, and here only we have a full view of the power of the U. S. in withholding her supplies from Britain.
Such a result would inevitably inflict a wound on her prosperity, if not on her political existence, which no length of time would heal.
In the preceding part of these views it has been made, it is presumed, clearly to appear that in case of war with Britain we should be soon able to manufacture all the distilled spirits we should require,
and, in a great measure, to supply among ourselves our demand for sugar and molasses.
The effect of this upon her West India possessions would be seriously distressing, independently of our withholding from them the articles essential to their subsistence.
If, as is undoubted, the planters of those islands are at present in extreme distress, from the inability to dispose of their produce,
how aggravated would the evil become, should the market of the U. S. be shut against them?
There is one further pecuniary consideration of great importance.
The articles of which England would be deprived are almost as essential to the government in consideration of the revenue they yield,
as they are important as articles of subsistence or manufacture.
The duties which go into her treasury from the single article of tobacco exceed five millions of dollars;
and estimating the duties paid on other articles at no greater amount, there would be a defalcation in her annual resources of ten millions.
How would she be able to bear up against such a combination of evils?
First, a diminution of articles of subsistence;
secondly, a diminution of the raw articles essential to her manufactures;
thirdly, a diminution of the foreign demand for those articles;
fourthly, a diminution of revenue;
fifthly, an increased expenditure.
Is there not strong reason to believe that a combination of such powerful causes would not only produce extensive individual distress, but likewise political ruin?
Could any set of men, mad enough to plunge their country into such an overwhelming gulph, calculate upon continuing to hold the reins of government?
They might, perhaps, hold them long enough, to share among themselves the first plunder of the war;
but it requires no prophetic talent to foresee that they would soon be driven from the helm amid the indignation of their countrymen.
Here then is our reliance—the foundation of our hopes.
If those at the head of affairs will pause—will reflect seriously—and will at all regard the interests of their country,
they will deprecate a war with the U. S. as the greatest evil she can suffer,
and they will, from interest (should better motives be wanting) do us justice.
Let us, while we are prepared for a different issue, hope this may be the case!
The following paragraphs appeared in the London Times on the 22d and 23d June.
What produced these apprehensions of war?
What induced the merchants to assume so much prudence?
They could have heard no news of an hostile character from this country—
the paragraphs appeared at the very time the Chesapeake was attacked—
may we not attribute them to advice from the ministry that they would agree to no treaty acknowledging our rights,
and that they would pursue the existing system of outrage and impressment?
The caution of the merchants of London will, we hope, prove to our own merchants the necessity of a voluntary embargo on their part.
In consequence of the apprehension of hostilities with the U. States, several American vessels are now detained by the owners of the cargoes.
On Saturday an order was sent to the custom house, requiring an immediate return of the amount of the exports and imports relating to America.
"We have been credibly informed, that a clause in the treaty now pending between this country and America actually stipulates, that English agents shall be stationed in the American ports to see and grant certificates that all colonial produce, bound for Europe, has been unshipped and reloaded in such ports.
We are afraid that a clause, so favorable to the British shipping interest, can never be rendered palatable to the Americans."
There are at present 24 gun boats fully equipped at the navy yard in this place, under the command of commodore Rogers,
who will shortly proceed to Washington to bring the frigate U. States to this port.
There is a rumor, that a 74 gun ship will be immediately built here.
The keel has been laid, & timbers all in readiness for a number
of years, so that she can be completed in a short period. The recruiting proceeds briskly, and a number of first rate seamen have entered this service. Each boat will be commanded by a lieutenant. Brooklyn Paper.
We extract the following article from a London paper of the 21st of June:
"Capt. Love's letter, upon which we adverted last week, has, as was reasonably to be expected, excited a very strong sensation in America. It was sent express to the President, & some strong measures it is supposed will be resorted to by the government on the occasion. The promptitude of this country in protesting against captain Love's conduct, will, it is hoped, evince to the Americans the sense of the nation upon this man's peccadillo, and condemn his impudence."
Norfolk, August 11. A French Lady arrived here on Sunday evening, in a pilot boat informers, "that she was passenger in a fine Baltimore schooner, capt. Velancy, from St. Jago de Cuba, loaded with sugar & hides, and bound to Baltimore; that on Saturday morning she got on board the pilot boat; that at noon the schooner was fired at and brought to by a British frigate in sight of land, and that the people on board the boat said, the shot was made a prize of. There were 8 other passengers on board the schooner."
August 12. The British ships now in the Bay & off our coast, are the Triumph, Leopard, Cleopatra, and Columbia, the first remains generally at anchor in the Bay, the two next are generally at sea, and the latter is in Hampton Roads. It is said (and we believe it) that the Bellerona, Ville de Milan, and Melampus are shortly to be here. It is not we believe, however, intended thereby to add to the force on this station, but to relieve the ships now here, who will shortly want water and fresh provisions.
NOTICE.
THE PEWS on the lower floor in CHRIST CHURCH, will be sold at public auction on Tuesday the 25th inst. precisely at 12 o'clock. As it is supposed that those pews will command immediate sale, those persons desirous of accommodating their families, will do well to observe punctilious attendance.
CONDITIONS.
The pews to be sold to the highest bidder—one half of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale—the other half when the interior of the church is finished agreeably to the present contracts, at which time should the payments be punctiliously made, a deed to the property will be given by the vestry. The purchasers to hold the pews in fee as real property, and by him transferable at pleasure, subject nevertheless to such yearly rent as will be designated in the church previously to the commencement of the sale, which ground rent (as the annual funds of the church,) being intended for the support of the clergyman, clerk, sexton, and to keep the church in repair, to be paid quarterly in advance, and in case of delinquency in the payment continuing for one year, the vestry shall sell such pew at public sale, to pay the amount due thereon, the surplus, after deducting the charges and expenses of such sale, to be given to the former proprietor.
All persons who have subscribed to the building of the church, and paid such subscription, will on becoming a purchaser of a pew or pews, have the amount deducted from the purchase price. But no part of the subscription money paid, shall be returned to a non-purchaser, nor shall any money be returned to such person who may purchase a pew for less than his first subscription.
By order of the Vestry, HENRY INGLE, Register. August 19—3t.
Montgomery county court, March term 1807.
PATRICK LYDDAU an insolvent debtor of Montgomery county having applied by petition in writing to Montgomery county court, praying the benefit of an act of Assembly for the benefit of sundry insolvent debtors, passed at November session, one thousand eight hundred and five, and a schedule of his property, and a list of creditors on oath, as by the said act is required being annexed to his said petition; and the said Patrick Lyddau having proved to the satisfaction of the court, that he has resided in the state of Maryland, the two last years preceding the passage of the said act. It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the said Patrick Lyddau appear before the said court at the court-house of said county on the first Monday of November next, then and there to produce to the said court, the assent in writing of the creditors holding two-thirds of the amount of his debts and to answer such interrogatories as may be proposed to him by his creditors; and that the said day be, and it is hereby appointed the time for said creditors to appear and recommend a trustee for their benefit, and the said Patrick Lyddau give notice to his creditors, who reside out of the county, of the passage of this order, by causing a copy of it to be inserted in the Washington Federalist four successive weeks previous to the day aforesaid; and that personal notice be served on all his creditors who reside in Montgomery county of the passage of the said order.
Test UPTON BRALL, CL. of Montgomery county court. August 19—w4t.
NOTICE.
IT HAS been represented to the Secretary of State, that Richard Weaver, David Johnston, Jeremiah Culver, Samuel C. Bond, Henry Wright, Aaron Young, John Twelves, John Green, Enos Dickson, Ebenezer Berry, Joshua Mawiner, John Morris, John Cappon, John Marks, Joseph Jones, Samuel Brown, John Clais, John Bitt, William Goold, John Marshall, Charles Collins, Isaac Innes, James Forrest, and Dennis Perry, who call themselves citizens of the United States, have been impressed into the British service, and are now detained for want of documents to prove their citizenship. The friends of these men are therefore notified, that in their transmitting, to the Secretary of State, proof of their citizenship, together with a description of the persons the above named seamen, measures will be taken to obtain their discharge. Department of State, August 19th, 1807.
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, and the Editors who publish the Laws of the Union, in the separate , are requested to insert the above three times in their respective Gazettes. August 19—3t.
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, Maryland, on the 12th inst. as a runaway, a negro man who calls himself David Jones, alias Israel Davis, appears to be about 30 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high; his clothing is a striped Bencoe's cord jacket, blue cloth paletots, cotton shirt, an old wool hat and shoes. Says he is a free man, that he was formerly a cook on board the frigate Chesapeake, and that he lately lived in Alexandria and Georgetown. The owner (if a slave) is requested to come and release him, otherwise he will be sold for his jail fees, agreeable to law.
ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. August 19—w3t.
SALE AT AUCTION.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday the 19th inst. at 10 o'clock—Very valuable property—one two story BRICK HOUSE on P street, west finished and known to be the best stand for a store in Washington—one LOT of improvements at the Spring (also a very good place for business) several other improvements in the neighborhood of the Bank, with a very excellent parcel of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, &c. together with many articles in the Dry Good line. A credit will be given to the purchasers by giving bond with good endorser, for all sums above twenty dollars.
There will at the same time be offered for sale an excellent pair of Horses and Harness. THOMAS THORPE. August 7—5t.
The Sale of the above Property is postponed to Wednesday the 10th of September next. August 19—1t.
LAND FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to an order of the court of Calvert county, the subscribers will sell by public auction at the Court House in said county on Monday the 18th day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, all the real estate of the late Mr. James Weems, consisting of the following tracts of land: The tract on which the said James Weems resided, lying about two miles from Patuxent river, and containing 640 acres. The soil of this land is well calculated for the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco; there is about 30 acres of excellent meadow ground upon it not now in an improved state, but can be put to with very little labor or expense; a considerable part of this land is very evenly covered with wood, among which there is a great quantity of superior timber; there is also upon this tract a large two story Brick Dwelling-house, containing 4 rooms and a passage on the first floor and 6 rooms and a passage in the second floor, also a cellar under the house divided into 5 apartments, one of which is intended for a kitchen and most conveniently fixed as such; there is also a barn, stable, corn house and other convenient out buildings. One other tract of land lying near the Court House containing 450 1/2 acres; upon this tract there is a small but very convenient framed dwelling-house with a kitchen and other necessary out buildings. This land produces extremely well; there is some excellent meadow land upon it and an ample quantity of wood for fencing and fire wood. This tract is now in the possession of Mrs. Weems (the widow of the aforesaid James Weems) to whom it was laid off by the commissioners as her portion of the land, and it will be sold encumbered with her life estate. Two other tracts of land lying very near the last mentioned tract, one containing 100 acres; the other 164 acres. Upon the first of these two tracts there is a small wooden dwelling-house, also a quantity of excellent wood and timber. On the other tract, there are several small wooden dwelling houses and one tobacco house, also a sufficiency of wood for fencing and fire-wood. It is thought needless to give a more full description of these lands, as it is presumed no one will purchase without first viewing them, and on application to Dr. Nathaniel T. Weems, who lives adjacent to the first mentioned tract, he will show all the different tracts.
Their different tracts of land will be sold in a body or in parcels as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The purchasers to give bond with approved security for the purchase money, to be paid in three equal annual payments; the whole interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court and a full payment of the purchase money, a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchasers agreeable to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided.
FRANKLIN SKINNER, } Commissioners. JAMES DUKE } August 19—w3t. PARKER BOWAN }
Fifty Dollars Reward
RANAWAY from the subscriber residing in the District of Columbia, on the 8th of August, 1807, a black man named MOSES, about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, 25 years of age, has been a carpenter and is an excellent workman, he has a remarkable scar on the top of one of his feet, something like the scar from a burn, believed to be on his right foot—he was dressed in an osnaburgh jacket and paletots, but may change both his name and dress. Ten dollars will be paid if found in this District, and the above reward if out of the District and confined in any jail to that I get him again.
ROBERT ALEXANDER.
Washington, August 19, 1807.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, June 5th, 1807.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT, in conformity with the provisions of an act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the Treasury on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the sixteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred 6 per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a provision however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to fifty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. stock, mentioned, but not redeemable, however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. stock, given in exchange for old six or deferred as above mentioned, as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been redeemed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their will to be reimbursed; and that if any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who hold in any part of Europe and may elect to obtain modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOSEPH MOURSE, Reg. of the Treasury
  NOTE.—Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six.   If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37   Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808 619 03   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st Oct. 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62   Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808, 831 42 
Being the unredemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October 1807, and 1st January 1808, respectively.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock, will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six.
June 8—w9m
In Chancery, July 28, 1807.
Abraham Umfreville, versus Charles Howard, Alexander Howard and others.
The object of the bill in this cause filed, is to obtain a decree for a conveyance from the defendants, heirs of Jacob Howard to the complainant of a parcel of land lying in Montgomery county, bounded on the south by the Old Paths, on the east by the lands of Edmund Jennings, on the north the Cat-tail Branch, and on the west to extend so far as to make fifty acres with the cleared lands and improvements belonging to said place.
The bill further states that the defendants Charles Howard and Alexander Howard are non residents of the state of Maryland. It is thereupon adjudged, and ordered that the complainant by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer printed in the city of Columbia three successive weeks before the first day of September, next give notice to the said defendants of this application; and of the substance and object of the bill, that they may be warned to appear here on or before the day of January next to show cause if any they have wherefore a decree should not be passed as prayed.
True copy, Test NICH. BREWER, Peg. Cur. Oct. August 19—w3t.

RAMSAY'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON. In the press, and in a few weeks will be published by N. S. T. (TOMAS), of Providence, R. Island, late of Charleston, S. C. and for sale at J. March's book store, George Town. The Life of GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the U. States of America, throughout the war which established their Independence, and first President of the United States. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. AUTHOR OF THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. This work will be published on the following conditions: 1st. It will be comprised in one volume, or two, of about 400 pages, on a fine wove paper. 2d. It will be ornamented with an elegant engraved Head of Washington. 3d. The price to Subscribers, in boards, will be two dollars and fifty cents; to non-subscribers, three dollars. 4th. No money will be required until the book is ready for delivery. On the merits of a work, coming from an author so celebrated in the annals of literature as Ramsay, suffice it to say, that the manuscript has been read by several gentlemen of great literary acquirements, and pronounced to be "a piece of elegant classic biography." Subscriptions received at J. March's book store, High Street, George Town. Where are just received a new collection of Books in every department of literature. July 15.
One Hundred Dollars Reward, If taken in this state, or ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY if taken out of this state and brought home— OLIVER, HARRY, LIMA, & SARAH, who ran away from the subscribers living in Madison county, on the 19th of June last; Oliver, is a stout made fellow about 45 years old, about 6 feet high, a little yellow complexioned, round shouldered and a little knock-kneed, some few grey hairs to be seen about his temples, has a hoarse voice the appearance of a cold—Harry is a very small fellow but well made to his height, supposed to be about 30 years old, black complexioned, a rifter by trade—Lima, a small yellow complexioned wench about 22 years old, the said Lima and Harry were purchased out of the estate of Mr. Benjamin Grimes, of Prince George county in the year 1800—Sarah, a dark complexioned girl about 15 years old; I think it is useless to mention their clothing as I have reason to believe they have changed their clothing since they left home; I do not doubt but they are provided with a hat and may attempt to pass as free people, but examining the pails and not finding the country seal to it, it will prove to be a counterfeit one, and may attempt to get into Maryland or Pennsylvania, or to Norfolk, or to some of the western states, or possibly they may have been conducted off by some white person to some distant part who may make sale of them. I hereby give a caution to all and forbear all owners and masters of vessels from taking on board or secreting said negroes under the strict penalty of the law, or the one half of the 100 dollars will be given if secured in jail out of the state and 50 dollars if secured in jail in this state so that we get them again. THOMAS GRIMES, JR. THOMAS GRAVES, JR. Virginia, Madison county, August 17—8t
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia, he has imported by J. P. Bleecker lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Calimacra, single and double milled Boston cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. M. B. Ladies' hats, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harrell's celebrated patent parallel Suspender, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—4t
50 Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY on the morning of the 8th inst. from the subscriber a negro man Named Richard Brown, He is about 23 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, well set, rather light colored, something forbidding in his countenance, and is a very artful fellow; had on when he went away a coarse white shirt, nankeen pantaloons, and an old great coat. He has been seen since in the district with a black coat, nankeen pantaloons and coat on. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him to me, or lodge him in jail in the district of Columbia, with reasons, the charges. JOHN CASSIN. N. B. He had on one of his ankles a horse lock, which it is supposed he cannot get off. July 30. epf
PROPOSALS. BY CONRAD, LUCAS & Co. (late M. and J. Conrad and Co.) No. 138, Market street, FOR PUBLISHING LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the government of the United States, during the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. This work will be prepared by captain MERIWETHER LEWIS, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprised in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least 400 pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and a fair Pica type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press as early periods as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication. PART THE FIRST—IN TWO VOLUMES. VOLUME FIRST. Will contain a narrative of the voyage, with a description of some of the most remarkable places in those hitherto unknown wilds of America, accompanied by a map of good size, a large chart of the entrance of the Columbia river, embracing the adjacent country, coast and harbor, and embellished with views of two beautiful cays at the mouth of the river; the plan, on a large scale, of the connected falls of that river, as also, of those of the falls, narrows and great rapids of the Columbia, with their several portages. For the information of future voyagers, there will be added in the sequel of this volume, some observations and remarks on the navigation of the Missouri and Columbia rivers, pointing out the precautions which must necessarily be taken, in order to ensure success, together with an itinerary of the most direct and practicable route across the continent of North America, from the confluence of the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers to the discharge of the Columbia into the Pacific Ocean. VOLUME SECOND. Whatever properly appertains to geography, embracing a description of the rivers, mountains, climate, soil and face of the country; a view of the Indian nations distributed over that vast region, showing their traditions, habits, manners, customs, national characters, stature, complexions, dress, dwellings, arms, and domestic utensils, with many others interesting particulars in relation to them; also, observations and reflections on the subjects of civilization, government and maintaining a friendly intercourse with those nations. A view of the plan for its extension, and showing the immense advantages which would accrue to the mercantile interests of the United States, by combining the fur trade with a direct trade to the East Indies, through the continent of North America. This volume will be embellished with twenty plates illustrative of the dress and general appearance of the Indian nations as differ naturally from each other; of their habitations; their weapons and habiliments used in war; their hunting and fishing apparatus; domestic utensils, &c. In an appendix there will also be given a diary of the weather kept with great attention throughout the whole of the voyage, showing also the daily rise and fall of the principal water courses which were navigated in the course of the fame. PART THE SECOND—IN ONE VOLUME. This part of the work will be confined exclusively to scientific research, and principally to the natural history of those hitherto unknown regions. It will contain a full dissertation on such subjects as may have fallen within the notice of the author, and which may properly be distributed under the heads of Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology, together with some sketches on the origin of Prairie, the cause of the mudmounds of the Missouri, of volcanic appearances, and other natural phenomena which were met with in the course of this interesting tour. This volume will also contain a comparative view of twenty three vocabularies of distinct Indian languages, procured by captains Lewis and Clark, on the voyage, and will be ornamented and embellished with a much greater number of plates than will be bestowed on the first part of the work as it is intended that every subject of natural history which is entirely new, and of which there are a considerable number, shall be accompanied by an appropriate engraving illustrative of it. This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves. Detached from this work, there will be published LEWIS & CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA, From Lon. 0 deg. west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 deg. and 52 deg. north Lat. with extensive marginal notes—dimensions 5 feet 8 inches by 3 feet 10 inches. Embracing all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by captain Lewis during his late tour. For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union; no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded until delivery is made. The price of the first in two vols. will be Ten DOLLARS, and that of part the second in one volume, Eleven DOLLARS, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, Ten DOLLARS. Any persons who may have furnished for these works, to whom which contain no published price for the same, and who may be diffused with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists at any time prior to the 31st day of December next. M. LEWIS. July 27.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW. HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LATT, on Capitol Hill, Washington, July 26—4t
FOR SALE OR RENT. THE Subscriber will SELL or RENT the HOTTEL , situated on the Capitol Hill and near to the Capitol, at present occupied by Mr. P. D. SWELLE . As this house is well known, it is useless to say more than that it is calculated for a large establishment, and is the first situation as a hotel on a large scale in this city. Possession can be had the first day of October next. Some other houses for sale or rent on the Hill near the Capitol. For terms, apply to DANL. CARROLL of Dudn. Washington, August 3—2w10
LAUDABLE. To the Non-resident Proprietors of Lands situated in the state of Ohio! NO person possessing common feelings of humanity, can for a moment reflect upon the situation of the Land of the non-resident proprietors in the western country (where they are subject to be sold for taxation and no hope of redemption) without pitying the miseries of the truly unfortunate or the misfortune of a family, stripped of their dependence! The hungry speculator stands ready to grasp the fortunes of those unfortunate persons, and although he may seize that which does not enrich himself, he may, nevertheless, be the property of the non-resident in such situation, that the expense of the redemption would be almost as great a loss to the original proprietor, as the land would be worth—such circumstances as these call aloud for a permanent agent for the non-residents in the state of Ohio. Having been solicited from various quarters to embark in the business of an Agent for non-residents, I had determined to offer my services last fall when the recommendation letter subscribed was signed; but from the business, which, at that period engaged my attention from other quarters, I could only be intended to transfer business in that capacity for a few friends. Having disengaged myself from those concerns, I now tender my services to non-resident proprietors of lands situated in the state of Ohio; who, though they are dispersed throughout the United States, have an opportunity now afforded them, of employing an agent to attend their business, whose endeavor it will be to discharge it to their satisfaction. Those persons who are desirous of employing me as their agent, will address letters to this place by post, designating the business required to be performed; the situation of the land, the number of the warrant, entry, and survey, in whose name the same may have been entered, surveyed or patented, or in whose name it was entered with the Auditor for taxation, and in what district or upon what water course the same may be situated, or as accurate a description as the nature of the case will permit. Should persons wish their lands redeemed from purchase, if it belong to heirs it will be necessary to forward proper vouchers to that effect; if they wish their lands sold, divided or disposed of in any manner whatever, proper authority should accompany their letters, and their business will be attended to upon the following CONDITIONS: 1st. Paying taxes, taking receipts and transmitting duplicates to my employer, for every tract one dollar, and a commission of two and a half per cent. upon all monies received and paid for taxes. 2d. Selling or redeeming lands, &c. from 6 to 10 per cent. or whatever the expense and trouble attending the business may be reasonably worth. 3d. All letters addressed to me must be post paid. Notes must be enclosed covering the amount of commission and fees, as specified, and the amount of taxes which may be nearly ascertained (if the quality of the land is known) from the following rates of taxation imposed by law, viz. first rate land 90 cents; second rate 65 cents, and third rate 40 cents, per hundred acres. 4th. All employers will please to designate their address and place of residence. THOMAS S. HINDE. Chillicothe, state of Ohio, } July 12th, 1807. The sale of non-residents lands will commence the first Monday in December next. Chillicothe, December 6th, 1806. From our acquaintance with Thomas S. Hinde, and being informed that he offers his services as agent for the proprietors of lands, who are non-residents, within the state of Ohio, we feel no hesitation in recommending him to our respective friends, acquaintances and all non-resident proprietors as a proper person to be employed in that business; and from our acquaintance with him, conceive that he will discharge the duties assigned him, with fidelity, promptitude and dispatch. Given under our hands at Chillicothe, the date above written. James Taylor, Ch. A. Stuart, George Clark, Hen. Massie, E. Langham, Chillicothe, July 12th 1807. From our acquaintance with Thomas S. Hinde, we conceive him well qualified for discharging the duties of an agent for non-resident proprietors of lands in the state of Ohio. Thomas Gibson, Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio. Wm. M'Farland, Treasurer. A. J. Williams, Collector of non-residents land tax. August 7— Washington, Aug. 5th 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that application is intended to be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of Certificate No. 10766 for 1000 dollars deferred six per cent stock, standing to the credit of Francis Reschamps the contents of the Treasury aforesaid, which certificate has been lost or destroyed. JAMES DAVIDSON, JR. August 5—w10
PROPOSALS For carrying mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th of October next. 1st. From Petersburg by Hertfordville, Goldsboro, Drummondburg, Watertown, Lewiston, Raleigh, and Averysboro, to Fayetteville, three times a week. Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 a m. arrive at Warrenton same day by 8 p m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m. arrive at Raleigh same day by 6 p m. Leave Raleigh, Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 a m. arrive at Fayetteville same day by 5 p m. Returning—Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a m. arrive at Raleigh same day by 6 p m. Leave Raleigh every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday at 3 a m. arrive at Warrenton same day by 6 p m. Leave Warrenton every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a m. arrive at Petersburg same day by 8 p m. 2d. From Fayetteville by Lumberton, Barefields Mills, Potts Ferry, Osceola and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 a m. arrive at Potts Ferry on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p m. Leave Georgetown every Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday at 7 a m. arrive at Charleston same day by 4 p m. Returning—Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 a m. arrive at Georgetown same day by 6 p m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 a m. arrive at Potts Ferry on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p m.
NOTES. 1. The Post master general may expedite the mails, & alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no postmaster time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails delayed for each succeeding mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February, and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever one failure happens which amounts to the loss of a trip. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of January next, & to continue in force until the 31st day of March 1810. GIDEON GRANGER, Post master-general. General Post-Office Washington city, July 31—Oct 15
A HOUSE & LOT for Sale. Will be offered at public sale on Thursday the 27th inst. at 12 o'clock on the premises on a credit of 90 days, a TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and dry well therein—this house is situated on Lot No. 10 in square 748 on East Capital Street, fronting the Capitol. Negotiable paper bearing interest from the date with approved endorser will be required of the purchaser, and when paid a good title will be made by SAM. TYLER, Executor of Saml. Tyler deceased. August 17—tdof
To be Sold at Auction. On Monday 24th day of August at one o'clock, at the late residence of Samuel Baker, deceased, on Greenleaf's Point, all the personal property of Samuel Baker deceased, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Mahogany Sofa, Looking Glass, printer, family kitchen utensils, &c. and Cart, Milken, &c. &c. &c. Terms of sale made known, on the day of sale. HENRY BURFORD, attorney for Jane Baker, executrix. August 17—2t
LAND FOR SALE. To be sold at public sale on the premises, the first day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a Tract of Land on which I now dwell, lying on Potomac river, adjoining Swan Point. This tract contains about 300 acres with a great sufficiency of timber, and fire wood. The soil is well adapted to the growth of Indian Corn, Tobacco, Wheat and Clover. This tract having two convenient dwelling houses on it, the one on the river, the other on Cuckolds Creek may be sold in two equal parts or altogether as may best suit purchasers. The adjoining waters abound with fine fish, oysters and wild fowl in their season. The terms of sale are as follows, 700 dollars paid down, the balance of the purchase money to be paid in three equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bond and a proposed security bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P. M. EDWARD DIGGES. Cabrach, Charles county, } Md. Aug. 12 tdf
Post Office, Washington, City. THE Post-Master requests all those indebted to him for postage on letters and newspapers, to make immediate payment, in order to enable him to settle his accounts with the General Post-Office. August 13. 2w
Dr. Rees' Cyclopedia, Vol. 5th, Part 1st, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery, those who have not had all the preceding vols. will oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7 tf.
New & Valuable BOOKS. JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPHAEL'S Book Store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and STATIONERY , which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms—among which are: The Mexica of St. Dominick , by Miss Owens, author of the Wild Irish Girl , Saint Clair , or the Heirs of Desmond , by the same author. Warren's History of the American revolution , 3 vols. Montgomery's Poems , Roberts on Fraud , Sneden's Law of Venders , East's Reports , vol. 7th, Peter's (Judge) Maritime Law , Running and Mumford's Virginia Reports , Domestic Cookery , Sidney on Government , Aikin's Geography , Workman's do. Geographical questions , Sporting Anecdotes , Nautical Almanacs for 1808—9 , German Theatre , 6 vols. Jeis' Surveying , Sacred Classics , 9 vols. Bevign's Letters , 7 vols. Sully's Memoirs , 5 vols. Pope's Homer , 4 vols. Gray's Italian Dictionary , Young's Centaur , Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain , Spectacles and Morocco cases , Watch chains and keys , Fashionable paper hangings and borders , Reeves' water colors , Mathematical Instruments , Chemical Lamps and wicks , Japanese Ink , Durable do. A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafers, pen knives, &c. &c.
LAND FOR SALE. To be sold at public sale on the premises, the first day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a Tract of Land on which I now dwell, lying on Potomac river, adjoining Swan Point. This tract contains about 300 acres with a great sufficiency of timber, and fire wood. The soil is well adapted to the growth of Indian Corn, Tobacco, Wheat and Clover. This tract having two convenient dwelling houses on it, the one on the river, the other on Cuckolds Creek may be sold in two equal parts or altogether as may best suit purchasers. The adjoining waters abound with fine fish, oysters and wild fowl in their season. The terms of sale are as follows, 700 dollars paid down, the balance of the purchase money to be paid in three equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bond and a proposed security bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P. M. EDWARD DIGGES. Cabrach, Charles county, } Md. Aug. 12 tdf
MAP OF NORTH AMERICA, From Lon. 0 deg. west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 deg. and 52 deg. north Lat. with extensive marginal notes—dimensions 5 feet 8 inches by 3 feet 10 inches. Embracing all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by captain Lewis during his late tour. For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union; no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded until delivery is made. The price of the first in two vols. will be Ten DOLLARS, and that of part the second in one volume, Eleven DOLLARS, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, Ten DOLLARS. Any persons who may have furnished for these works, to whom which contain no published price for the same, and who may be diffused with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists at any time prior to the 31st day of December next. M. LEWIS. July 27.