The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-08-12 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1065
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE
REFLECTIONS on the comparative effects of a WAR on the UNITED STATES and GREAT BRITAIN.
(Continued.)
Let us now concisely notice the effects of war upon the exports of our produce.
Taking things at the worst, we have made it sufficiently to appear that in no event should we be deprived of more than one half of our ordinary importations; that the deficiency would consist principally of spirits, wines, sugar, and dry goods; and that to this extent we should raise or manufacture the articles wasted; making us in a correspondent degree permanently independent of foreign intercourse either in our importations or exportations. That this would eventually, at no distant day, be a great national blessing, cannot admit of a doubt.
After a correspondent deduction from our present exports there would remain about twenty millions of surplus produce. The question now is what we should do with this?
That there would still continue, notwithstanding the increase of our domestic manufactures, a foreign demand to this amount, may be confidently assumed, when two circumstances are recollected, the one that our exports principally consist of articles of indispensable necessity to foreign subsistence and manufactures; and the other that the raw articles, with which we furnish foreign manufactures, are not merely the basis of the quantum of fabricated articles given us in exchange, but likewise of a quantity at least six times, perhaps ten times as great.
To exemplify this remark—our exports consist of—
  Articles of subsistence valued at 19,616,000   Tobacco, 6,143,000   Cotton, 6,940,000   Lumber, naval stores and pot ashes, 4,387,000   All other articles, 2,842,000   39,928,000 
There is every reason to believe that the whole of the first article would be still necessary to Europe and her dependencies. The new war with us so far from abridging would increase the demand. Britain would be obliged to take from the plough a larger number of laborers than usual, and to an extent by no means inconsiderable. She would be called upon to defend her colonies on this continent, and her islands in our neighbourhood; in both of which points there would consequently be a proportionately increased demand for food, which to her sellers and sailors would be absolutely essential. Suppose the additional force sent to these places not to exceed 30,000,000, they would require, calculating the annual ration at fifty dollars, and that part of it paid for food at forty dollars, articles of subsistence to the amount of one million two hundred thousand dollars; while the subtraction of so many individuals from her population would diminish the aggregate production of Britain in at least a three fold degree. If, therefore, most conclusively follows that the dependance of the foreign world on us for articles of subsistence would be greatly increased by a war with Britain, and consequently the demand be correspondently augmented. In addition to the circumstances enumerated there is another, whose effect would be most sensibly injurious to the foreign world, and no less beneficial to ourselves. If the effect of a war should be (as there is every reason to believe after a short time it would be) in consequence of the subtraction of a considerable part of the labor of the U.S. from agricultural employment to be engaged either in manufactures or in the field, sensibly to diminish the aggregate production, while the same circumstances in England produced an augmented demand, it is manifest that the price would be greatly increased, and that for a much smaller quantum than that ordinarily exported in times of peace we should be able to pay for our usual supply of foreign goods. This effect would be still further promoted by the influence of our diminished demand for British manufactures, which would in a like degree sink in value. At any rate, there cannot be a doubt, but that these united causes would insure the disposition of one half of our surplus production of articles of subsistence.
The next article is Tobacco.—This would, at first sight, appear to be an article which Britain might readily dispense with. It is in every sense of the word a luxury, and there is every reason to believe that it has in no way added to the stock of human happiness. But the mention of a few circumstances will show how intimately its consumption is interwoven with the feelings of individuals and the interests of communities.
Every one in the least acquainted with the mechanism of man knows how eminently he is the creature of habit and prejudice; and that he has long since departed so widely from the dictates of nature, that his great characteristics are now artificial. Among those habits which are the most inveterate, is the
general and irrational use of this drug. To no article that grows is the natural taste more averse, and yet once acquired, it is among the strongest. Such, indeed, appears to be the singular conformation of the human character, that those things, to which it is naturally most averse, become, when a taste is once acquired for them, the most essential articles of life. So it is with this drug. You may as well ask the Turk to give up the use of opium, or the drunkard to abandon his dram, as the man, who has been accustomed to tobacco, to relinquish the enjoyment it yields.
In addition to the influence of the force of prejudice and habit, the policy of governments is scarcely less powerful. In most of the nations of Europe, but more especially in England and France, the cultivation of tobacco is prohibited, that the government may render it, as an article of importation, a better subject for taxation. Accordingly in England, the duty paid upon tobacco is at least four times its first cost; and a large part of her annual taxes is consequently derived from this source. We have not the data before us, but, for general recollection, it is believed that the duty paid on tobacco in England exceeds a million sterling, a sum but little less than five millions of dollars, while the entire amount of duties paid by the respective European nations, supposing the duty the same in other countries as in England, must exceed twenty-five millions of dollars.
Further, this article is the raw material, whose manufacture gives employment to a large number of hands, and particularly to children. Supposed to this, she is the importer of this article for the continent, and from this circumstance derives a considerable mercantile profit. May it not then be safely calculated upon that a nation, whose interests, public as well as personal, are so closely interwoven with a supply of this article, will take special care, even if she possesses the power, to avoid creating such obstructions, as to prevent her being furnished with it? But let us here, as in the preceding articles, only assume it as certain that there will be a demand for one half the usual quantity exported.
Cotton and ashes are articles still more essential to the well being, if not the very existence of Britain. Deprived of the supply she gets of the latter article from us many of her most important and lucrative manufactures would be absolutely at an end. It is not believed that she would for years be able to obtain a supply from other sources.
But of all the articles of exportation, cotton, from its extent, and the great increase of the value of the articles made from it over that of the raw material, is the most important to England. The value of this article annually exported is seven millions of dollars, and is the basis of manufactured articles to the value of at least fifty millions, that employ at least one million of the population of that country, and from the sale of which she derives a most important part of the means which enable her to maintain her great and extensive establishments. It must be obvious that a supply of this raw material, at least in a degree not much below the ordinary supply, is essential to British prosperity. For the effect of our increase of manufactures would be trifling, so far as it diminished the demand for foreign goods made out of cotton, compared with that diminution which would flow from the deprivation of the raw material to such an extent as is exported from this country. Suppose then Britain to be deprived of her ordinary supply from this country, where would she make up the deficiency? It is extremely questionable whether the whole world could furnish it. Most certain it is that for some years an adequate supply would not be obtained elsewhere. Nothing is more obvious than that in common times, whatever the capacity of production in any country may be, the actual production is regulated by the demand. Now, the extraordinary demand, that would arise from the non-production of the usual quantity of this article in the U. States, would be so extremely uncertain and precarious, depending on contingencies not to be foreseen, that we may rest assured that other countries, accustomed to raise cotton, even if they possessed the capacity, would not, for several years, raise a sufficient quantity to meet the increased demand of the British manufactures. It follows, that Britain, sensible of this circumstance, would be obliged, whatever her wishes or power might be, to leave the door open to the exportation of this article so indispensably necessary to her. Let us, however, as in the other instances, say that but half of the ordinary quantity would be exported.
The general result would be, that from our increased domestic consumption of our own products and increased manufacture of goods now derived from foreign sources, we should be released from the necessity of importing and exporting to one half the usual amount. From this result great advantages
would accrue to us, and no material injury, unless from the diminution of our commerce.
Let us briefly enquire what effects of this last description would ensue. Without availing ourselves of the regular channels of trade our privateers would unquestionably supply us, by their captures, with a sufficient quantity of British goods, should this resource be necessary, the profits of which would not be inferior to those of common traffic. This would not, however, enable us to dispose of our own products, for which it would be necessary to open other channels. If the supply of these, to the extent just stated, be indispensable to Britain, as we believe most confidently it would be, should she be omnipotent on the ocean, she would still be under the necessity of opening these channels herself. For this purpose she would be obliged either to authorise a free trade, even of our own vessels, to certain neutral ports without molesting their passage over the ocean, or to foster a neutral commerce adequate to insure her such a supply. For there would be no other way under heaven by which she could obtain our commodities. Should the former course be adopted, we should still reap, with some small limitations, the ordinary profits of trade; and should the latter be pursued, the loss of the two nations would be equal. Neutrals would be the carriers between the two countries; and we, as well as our enemy, would lose the profits of a trade of about twenty millions of dollars, which would, however, in all probability be amply compensated by the captures made by our privateers. All these views demonstrate clearly our invulnerability to Britain, and prove that whatever new direction might be given to the employments of our citizens by war, and however some of our gratifications might be abridged, the essential interests of the country would not be affected by it.
(To be continued.)
At a Meeting of a respectable number of the citizens of the borough of Erie and its vicinity, at the court room, on Saturday evening the 18th of July, A. D. 1807, in pursuance of public notice, to take into consideration the conduct of capt. Humphreys of the British armed ship Leopard, in his attack on the U. States frigate "Chesapeake," off the coast of the U. S.
Col. THOMAS FORSTER was appointed Chairman, and RUFUS S. REED, Secretary—
The following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we view with abhorrence and detestation the conduct of captain Humphreys in his unprovoked & unwarrantable attack on the frigate Chesapeake, off the coast of the U. S. that his conduct was inhuman and cowardly, inasmuch as he approached the Chesapeake in the character of a friend, and attacked her when unprepared and unsuspecting of his hostile intentions.
Resolved, That in our opinion such conduct calls loudly for the interference of our government to demand redress & compel reparation.
Resolved, That we are ready at the hazard of our lives and property to aid the government with our utmost efforts, in punishing the insult offered to our flag, and avenging the blood of our fellow citizens.
Resolved, That William Wallace, Judah Colt, John Kelso, Thomas Forster, and John Hay, Esqrs. be a committee to draft an address to the President of the U. S. expressive of our sentiments, as contained in the foregoing resolutions, to be submitted to a meeting to be held at this place on Tuesday evening next, and that our fellow citizens from the country be invited to attend said meeting.
At a meeting held at the court-house, in the borough of Erie, on Tuesday the 21st day of July, A. D. 1807, in pursuance of the above resolutions—
Col. THOMAS FORSTER, Chairman, RUFUS S. REED, Secretary,
an address to the President of the U. S. prepared by the committee appointed for that purpose, on Saturday last, was read, and on motion, was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the said address and the resolutions of this and the former meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary—that they transmit to the President of the U. S. the said address, accompanied by a copy of the said resolutions—and that the said resolutions be published in the newspapers printed in Pittsburgh, in the National Intelligencer, and Washington Federalists.
THOMAS FORSTER, Chairman.
Erie, 21st July, 1807. RUFUS S. REED, Secretary.
TRIAL OF A. BURR.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1807.
Present—JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the U. S.
Mr. Hay requested that the names of the witnesses might be called over, who had not appeared on Monday, and of whose arrival he was not yet informed.
The following witnesses answered to their names:
Charles Wylie, John Graham, Samuel Swartwout, Julien Dupicestre, P. H. M. Prevost, Israel Miller, William Eaton, George Morgan, Cyrus Jones, Simon Poole, Dudley Woodbridge, J. G. Henderson, Samuel Moxley, Amos D. Smith, John A. Frost, and Hugh Allen.
The names of the witnesses being called over, Mr. Hay observed, that the court would perceive that the number of witnesses attending, was greater than it had been on Monday—that he presumed the whole of them would be here in a few days; that he had no doubt they would go into trial during the present term; but that he could not now furnish the accused with such a list of the witnesses as was required by law; for though he knew their names, yet he was ignorant of the christian names of many and their places of residence. He was not certain to what day the court might properly adjourn.
Chief Justice. It is of no sort of difference to the court whether it adjourns from day to day, or to a certain day.
Mr. Botts. We must observe again, that it is sufficient for us to have the names of the witnesses without being particularly exact about their places of residence.
Mr. Hay. There will then be only one more circumstance necessary to go into a trial: it is, to know whether the material witnesses are present. If gentlemen accept of the list which I am prepared to make out we may perhaps go into trial on Friday. But I presume, if other witnesses may be summoned, and appear, whose names are not on the list, that they may be added from time to time.
Mr. Wickham. Perhaps it may be material to know the places of residence of some of the witnesses: I suppose the attorney for the U. S. will furnish all the indications, that he may possess, for ascertaining that circumstance.
Chief Justice. All that we can say is, that if the list made out should not prove satisfactory, the cause cannot proceed. Let the court be adjourned until the day after to-morrow.
Mr. Hay. I must take the liberty of mentioning one circumstance, which may save the trouble of the court, if it can be adjusted, before the jury is impanelled. It relates to the manner of proceeding in this trial. The practice in Pennsylvania is the same as it is in G. Britain. After reading of the indictment, the counsel for the prosecution state the case and the facts on which it will be supported; witnesses are then brought and examined on behalf of the prosecution; the counsel for the accused next state the principles of law on which they oppose the charge, and then exhibit their witnesses; and the attorney for the prosecution then winds up the argument. This is the practice in G. Britain and in Pennsylvania; but not so in Virginia, where a short statement is first made of the case; then the testimony on both sides is exhibited; which is finally argued and commented on by the counsel on both sides. It is almost indifferent to us, what course is pursued; though I should prefer the former; because it may contribute to save the time of the court. It rests with the court to point out the system which shall be pursued. I believe that in this state there never has been such a trial as the present; a trial for treason.
Mr. Wickham. This is a point, sir, which never has occurred to us. We presume that the general practice will be pursued; though certainly a deviation might be made, if there was any real necessity for it. We shall consider the present motion as a mere intimation of the wishes of gentlemen; and we may hereafter close with or object to the proposition. It has been a matter of deliberation with them, but not with us.
C. Justice. I suppose the present motion will be brought up on Friday; but if in the mean time the gentlemen on both sides can agree to any arrangement among themselves, it will most certainly meet the convenience of the court.
Mr. Hay. Mr. Wickham is mistaken in saying that it is with us a matter of deliberation; because it was only mentioned among ourselves, in coming into court. It was at first indifferent to me, what course should be pursued; but it becomes less so, the more I think on the subject. The arrangement is an important one, not only in relation to this cause, (if we can see any end to it) but to several others of the same complexion. I am informed that Blennerhasset was yesterday brought to this
city; and it is rumored that Mr. Dayton is in the neighborhood.
Mr. Martin could not suppose that this motion had been made on any other consideration: He presumed that the same course would be pursued in a prosecution for treason as for murder.
Chief Justice. We need not come to any arrangement at present—but if gentlemen can agree on any mode among themselves by Friday, it will be acceptable to the court.
Mr. Hay. I shall beg leave to observe, sir, that this case may be opened on Friday, and if the English mode be pursued, it will be opened in a very different way, from that which is pointed out by the criminal practice of Virginia. Is it not better, therefore, to adopt some previous arrangement on the subject?
Mr. Wickham. Certain habits, sir, are familiar to us all—we feel at home, while pursuing them—and it produces a species of embarrassment to depart from them in any degree. We are used, for example, to certain ways of proceeding in criminal prosecution—Why, sir, depart from them, to turn into embarrassment? but it is time enough to decide this question, when the jury shall have been impanelled. We should have time to deliberate on it, as well as to consult our client, in a case which may so materially concern him. (Mr. Burr was not this day in court.)
Mr. Hay. This is not a case, sir, in which the consent of council is at all necessary—for to the court belongs the sole privilege of prescribing the order of proceeding. But permit me to observe that if this arrangement is postponed until Friday, we may not then be prepared immediately to pursue that course, which the court may prescribe. It is, therefore, that I wish the court to make an immediate decision.
C. Justice. The court is unwilling to dictate any particular course—for altho' I have read some books of practice, my opinion on this point is not finally made up. Perhaps the best system is pursued in G. Britain, unless indeed some other proceeding had been previously established; and a long course of experience in that country has perhaps attested its conveniences. I am unwilling to wave altogether the practice of Virginia. That course which appears to me the best in this case, considering the great number of counsel who are employed, and the benefits of reconciling the saving of time with the clear treating of the case; is perhaps the following—Let the case be fully opened on behalf of the U. S. and the testimony on that side gone through: Let one of the opposite council afterwards open the case on behalf of the accused, and the testimony on that side be fully exhibited; then one of the remaining council for the U. S. may comment on the whole evidence, who may be answered by the counsel for the accused; until at length the argument is closed by the remaining counsel for the prosecution. However, this is a case in which I do not pretend to dictate.
Mr. Hay. Were this a solitary case, sir, I should feel but little solicitude on the subject. But as we have repeated labors of the same sort to undergo, I must confess that it is with much regret I hear the decision of the court: The opposite council have no so much labor upon their shoulders; because they are so numerous that they may easily divide and reduce it.
Mr. Botts suggested the propriety of adjourning the court till to-morrow, when some arrangement might be adopted on the subject.
Mr. Hay. There is this serious objection to the arrangement of the court. I understand that after one of the counsel has opened the case, he is to retire from the action; unless to cross-examine the testimony exhibited on behalf of the accused. Now how many counsel are on the other side? Five or six; perhaps as many as seven. And I understand you, sir, that the two remaining counsel among ourselves are to answer them all. It would be a most oppressive labor upon the last, who winds up the prosecution, to be compelled to answer all those who proceeded him; and I should really suppose that the first who opened the case, should be permitted to come in at the close of the argument.
Mr. Martin. We have no objections, sir, if all three were to come in.
C. Justice. I repeat it, that I am not solicitous to adopt the arrangement which has been suggested. But as to the objection which is urged, it seems to me, that the same argument will often be repeated by all the counsel for the accused, and that of course the counsel who closes the argument will have nothing more to do than to collect these arguments together and answer them all at the same time. The labor cannot therefore be as great as has been represented. However, if the first counsel wishes to come in, I certainly can have no objection.
Mr. Hay. It is scarcely necessary, sir, to call the court together to-morrow, for this purpose alone. What ever arrangement be adopted, we, sir, shall readily acquiesce, if two gentlemen at least may be permitted to divide the burden of answering six or eight.

Mr. Wickham said there would not be many.
The question was then waived for the present and the court was about to adjourn, when col. Edward Carrington (of this city) rose and informed the court, that he had been so much impressed on Monday, it was in possible for him to attend—that his name having been called over on the jury, and not having answered, he had conceived it incumbent upon him to pay so much respect to the court as to appear before it and to account for his absence. Whether he should be able to serve hereafter, it was impossible for him to say.
The court then adjourned until Friday 12 o'clock.
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
Reflections on the great capacity of the U. States to produce COTTON, on the cultivation and commerce of cotton, and on the means to support the price of cotton.
(CONCLUDED.)
The vicinities of Richmond and Petersburg unite water, coal, and provisions, and the narrows of the Yaskin in North Carolina unite water, wool, fuel and provisions. A condensed population in two of these places would be very interesting as a counter balance to the West. The Brandywine mills, the Susquehanna Maryland canal, the Potomac canals, and other places in the eight southern states, would yield all the advantages suggested. The cotton manufacture merits the particular attention of our most commercial and manufacturing state, (Rhode Island) and has been tried there with more success than in any other part of America. The recent exhibitions of the subject merit their consideration, as offering the means of maintaining and increasing their weight in the union. The capitalists in the middle and northern states may be induced by increasing temptations, facilities and certainties to make experiments at this favorable time in their own vicinities. They can now be sure, that foreign restrictions cannot prevent a supply of the raw material; the subject has been explored, and is better understood than in 1790; the lowest duties are 12 and a half per cent—provisions are increasing to superabundance; the country is full of commercial capital, some of which will really want employment in trades, unless it shall be turned to the manufacturing branches. One concluding suggestion will be offered, with a view to awaken foreign and domestic attention to the establishment of the cotton manufacture in America. A number of commodities, which are, can, and should be, made of cotton, of the most simple kinds and great bulk, might be carefully and considerably selected: they might be displayed to the world in appropriate and special acts of Congress, as selected to be highly, perhaps very highly, duted at a future day for the purpose of encouraging the cotton manufacture in the United States. Blankets will be noticed as one example, as another, common carpets as another. There might be selected in this manner and upon this principle, a number of articles of which there are several millions of dollars worth now imported annually into the U. States, and of which there is every reason to believe a large proportion will be made of cotton by our foreign suppliers. It is repeated as an important fact well ascertained, that orders for such cotton goods have already gone to Europe in consequence of the recent discussions of the cotton business, and of the non-importation law, and there cannot be a doubt that they will be encouraged for the consumption of the poor and of the rich in Europe.
The remoteness of India, and the feeble character of most of the inhabitants of the cotton countries of Europe, Africa and Asia, will give the United States at least a temporary possession of much of the cotton business. The Turkish war with England and Russia will aid us. The West Indies will probably decline cotton for the purpose of cultivating sugar, coffee, cocoa, ginger and pimento, especially as we may occasion the prices of cotton to decline, and they cannot now continue the multiplication of slaves. It seems to be our business in the mean time to prepare our country for the extensive manufacture of cotton, the best method of accomplishing, which will remain for consideration with the patriot, the planter, and the governments of the union and of the states.
FOREIGN.
Copy of the letter of H. E. the Countess Dashaw, filling the place of the Grand Visir in Constantinople, to the different Bashaws.
We are persuaded by the different true and authentic advices that we have successfully received that H. M. the Emperor of the French having put himself personally at the head of his army, has valiantly fought the Russians, defeated them several times, has gained over them victories as complete as brilliant: their baggages, all their ammunition, and a prodigious number of prisoners of war, are the glorious fruits of all their victories.
Notwithstanding these splendid successes and even after the last battle gained over the Russians, we hear that some weak or ill-intentioned men were spreading the report that the French army has miscarried in its enter-
prizes, and that fortune had not been so favorable to it as might be wished.
The French army destined against the Russians, besides being very numerous and exceedingly strong, is still provided with whatever is necessary for them all; those who have a sound mind already know that the numerous triumphs of that army have procured them considerable treasures and immense quantity of ammunition: which renders them daily more formidable, while the enemy enfeebling itself proportionably, will ere long find itself entirely exhausted.
After all these considerations, the Sublime Porte has taken good care not to give any credit to the like absurdities; it has judged that these were spread only by vile spies, the miserable tools of the malice and perfidy of Russia. That enemy of the Ottoman glory and religion starts with rage at the war which is so justly declared against it, and reviewing with an envious eye the natural and sincere alliance and harmony which prevails between the Sublime Porte and the French government, endeavors to blow far and wide the poison with which it is infected.
We are already informed, by the official report of the French ambassador near the Sublime Porte, by letters received from different places, and by the ministers that we have at Warsaw, that the enemy in the last battle that has taken place between them and the French army, have been completely beaten and dispersed, to the shame and confusion of their chief.
We also are informed that another French army besieges the great and rich city of Dantzic, and is very near rendering itself master of it notwithstanding all the efforts of the enemy.
The Sublime Porte has not any thing so much at heart, as to make as public as possible the splendid exploits and lofty feats of France, his illustrious and invincible ally, as also the weakness and confusion of his detestable enemy, which has trampled under foot the most sacred treaties of peace.
We are conscious that all reasonable men will beware to give any faith to these kind of rumors malignantly propagated by vile and miserable spies. Notwithstanding this, the Sublime Porte, by a wise foresight, commands that in future these wretches should be watched, and that their passages into his states be forbidden, with a view to prevent henceforward the like inconveniences.
You, our faithful Prince, will take care, by the attachment and zeal that we know in you, to make as public as possible the victories gained by the French army; you will cause to close and forbid every passage sent by the enemy, with an intention to propagate false and dangerous reports.
Constantinople, April 19, 1807. * Since taken.
Copy of the letter of the French consul Lamarre, to the Prince of Benevento.
SISTOW, May 6. MY LORD, The Russians have withdrawn from Giurdzow the 22nd of April, towards Bucharest. They this day evacuate Bucharest and Valachia to repair to Moldavia. Their weakness and the successes of the Turks made this retreat indispensably necessary.
On the side of Ismail, a deserter having come to announce to Pashwan Aga that the Russians were very much engaged in preparing to depart, and that latter having been reinforced with the van guard of the army of the Grand Vizier, has united his troops, made them take an oath upon the Koran to conquer or to die, caused them to march in three columns of 5000 men each, and attacked the Russians just at the break of day; he killed 1100 men, took 300 prisoners, and a part of their baggage and artillery. Two Russian generals have been made prisoners. At the moment that this news arrived at Sistow, the Turks pursued their advantages, and the Russians retired towards Bender.
We expect every moment the main body of the Grand Vizier; he was only within three days march of the Danube a few days ago.
The agents of Russia are in the greatest consternation; they pack up and run away; their lamentations and grief cause compassion.
The affairs of the Turks go on very well, they will probably be at Bucharest within a few days.
Copy of the letter of the adjutant commandant Meriage, to the Prince of Benevento. Widdin, May 11.
MY LORD, It was the 22nd of April that the Russians withdrew from before Giurdzow. Mustapha Bashaw was acquainted with this retreat only at break of day; he found in their camp the annexed letter, addressed to this Bashaw by M. Rodofkin.
Gen. Michelson has fallen back with his forces beyond the Siret, leaving only towards Bucharest a rear guard of light troops, posted behind Argis and Dombowitz.
All communication is forbidden to the inhabitants, that these retrograde steps may not be known. It is difficult to form an idea of the chagrin of the partisans of the Russians in Valachia. Several of the principal Boyards and of the Greek clergy are justly accused of having favored the Russians. The others said to them, in refusing to take up arms—"As long as the emperor Napoleon will remain in Poland, and that your army will be so feeble,
you cannot inspire us with any confidence."
The Vallachians who have taken the part of the Russians fly away on all sides. Many have made bitter reproaches to Michelson. "Why," they have said to him, "did you come to disturb us? We have taken up arms upon the faith of your emperor, and you abandon us; you promised us every day new succours, and none have arrived. You however knew that you were not able to maintain your ground with the few troops which you had here. Why then did you excite us on to deliver us up to an enemy, who do not pardon; to expose us to the vengeance of our irritated sovereign? Unfortunate that we are, we have forgotten the advice of our fathers. They had told us that you had acted thus many a time; that we can never expect to be in your hands but instruments which are sacrificed for the least convenience. Happy those who have remained faithful and obedient."
The Turkish forces increase upon the Danube. Mustapha Bashaw has caused to march from 5 to 6000 men, to reduce Philippopolis, where a rebellion has arisen against his authority.
The grand visir is marching with the main body of his army, he advances towards Babadag. His van guard is commanded by Ali Bashaw, (Cercasy) who has arrived at Ismail. The left of the army of the grand visir is at Kirschowa and Silistria. This position of the Ottoman army turns gen. Michelson who has not only done well in evacuating Valachia, but who will soon be obliged to evacuate Bessarabia.
The check which the Russians have sustained before Ismail, previous to the arrival of the grand visir, leaves sufficiently to conjecture whether they are able to resist him. The taking of Ismail is the principal point of their plan. The numerous checks they have sustained within three months, before that place, are of great consequence to the Porte, from which will derive great advantages from them. The army of Michelson is of a number inferior to 20,000 men. He has not found in Valachia all the enthusiasm and assistance which he expected. The successes of the French army have kept the greatest number under the obedience of the Porte.
The rebellious Vallachians are not the only ones to be pitied, the only ones abandoned by Russia. The Servians who remained quiet under the cover of an armistice, have run to arms by their instigation—they repaired to the high parallel with the Danube. They had posted in the principal island of that river, between the mouths of the Timok and Orgabeka, about four hundred men, to make themselves masters of that passage and wait for the Russians, who sailed to go to the rendezvous. These wretches have been the victims of their confidence. Being attacked by the Turks, the greatest part were killed; a great many drowned themselves, and hardly 30 could save themselves by swimming. Servia finds itself attacked at the same time by all the Bashaws, and this unseasonable insurrection is a miscarried operation by the Russians, who have sacrificed them. This blind confidence in the lies of Russia, is for this people the source of the greatest misfortunes.
The Bashaw of Widdin began his march the 9th May towards Negodin, to pursue his advantages over the Servians. He has ordered a small palisaded fort to be erected to secure the island which is occupied by a small detachment.
The Porte has ordered to repair the place of Orsowa, a very important position.
P.S. At the moment of closing my letter, I received one from M. Lamarre, who writes to me from Rudschuck that Pashwan Aga has just gained a new advantage on the Lower Danube.
Accept, my lord, &c. (Signed) The Adjutant Commandant, MERIAGE.
Valuable Seats for Iron Works.
THE subscriber offers for sale between Five and Six Thousand acres of Land bounded on one side by James River, including big and little Owen's Creek, and situate in Amherst county in the state of Virginia. This land is in the mid of a well and thick settled country, about 100 miles above the city of Richmond. There are not more than 30 acres of it cleared. The remainder is heavily timbered—consisting of large pines, white oaks, poplar, black walnut and chesnut. On Big Owens creek, and within 600 yards of James river, which is navigable for boats at all seasons of the year—there is an excellent site for any kind of water works. The stream is rapid and constant, and about three miles from the seat are, as it is believed inexhaustible banks of iron ore, which the subscriber has secured and which will be sold with the land. This ore has been tried and proved to be of a very superior kind. The land adjoining the seat is of excellent quality. Two hundred acres of timothy meadow might be made on the creek. The upland although hilly in places is well adapted to small grain, and a great proportion of it suitable to the raising of tobacco. Immediately around the site for water works are inexhaustible LIMESTONE Quarries, together with great quantities of the best building stone. In short there are many advantages combined to render this a most eligible spot for the erection of iron works, or any other kind of water works. It is deemed unnecessary to say more concerning this property than to request those who incline to purchase to view it. It will be shown by captain Henry Halloway in the neighborhood. The price will be moderate, terms of sale, which will be made very easy, will be made known on application to the proprietor residing in Georgetown district of Columbia. NATHAN LUF BOROUGH. Georgetown, February 16—wtf
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12.
The territorial dispute between the states of Georgia and North Carolina has been amicably adjusted by the commissioners appointed for that purpose.
Nothing so strongly displays the spirit of our country, as the large mass of volunteers who have stepped forward to her defence. It is believed that the number who have tendered their services to the Executive, will in a few days exceed the quota of 11,563 men who are to be drawn from Virginia. Enquirer.
DIED—In England, His Serene Highness, the Duke of Montpensier, son of the Duke of Orleans, (Legitimist) of the late blood-royal of France.—The Right Rev. John Douglas, Bishop of Salisbury.
From the Boston Democrat.
It is some time since the public were notified that a general improvement of this paper was in contemplation; symptoms of which, in respect to size and form at least, may be seen in this number.
In order to aid, as far as possible, the indefatigable exertions of Mr. Parks to overcome the difficulties which have attended the establishment, and make it a source both of public and private benefit, I have at length concluded to devote my time and the best of my abilities to the editorial department.
It is not without diffidence that I attempt, in this capacity, to move in such a sphere as the metropolis of this respectable and enlightened state. In regard to the discharge of my editorial duties—duties rendered more arduous by the affairs which at present agitate our country, I dare promise but little. —Of my determination to do the utmost, however, I can assure the public; and I think I may venture to pledge myself for that of all directly interested in the establishment. If the paper in a short time does not become interesting to the politician, the scholar and the man of business, the blame must lie upon our abilities or our patronage.
A combination of unusual circumstances, more than my intrinsic merits, have hitherto turned some public attention towards me; many have, of course, become acquainted with my principles, and the manner in which they were inculcated; on this head I will only add, though in a manner exiled from my native state, I have preserved principles unwavering and a spirit unbroken by the storm of despotism.
The occasional thoughts of writers, political and literary, and the patronage of my personal and political friends throughout the union, are respectfully solicited, to aid us in keeping alive the renovated spirit which has restored old Massachusetts to her ancient dignity, and preserved the happiness and independence of the union.
It is my intention to avoid gross and wanton personality; to use severity only when mildness would be connivance; and the levity of ridicule only on objects to which reason distains to stoop.
SELLECK OSBORN.
RICHMOND.
In Council, July 10th, 1807.
Several patriotic addresses from military associations, in various parts of the state, expressive of their warm indignation, at the outrage lately committed by the British squadron within our jurisdiction, and offering their services to march at a moment's warning to repel their lawless aggressions, having been received by the governor, and laid before the board—it is unanimously advised, that the officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, who have thus voluntarily come forward, be requested to accept the thanks of the executive for the very laudable zeal manifested by them in defence of their country.
The following tenders of services have been, with great pleasure, received by the executive since the date of the advice of Council, published on the 24th July, viz.
Capt. John Nicholas, jr. company of light infantry, in Dinwiddie, tendering their services to the executive.
Capt. Robert Garland, company of light infantry, do. Albermale.
Capt. Thomas Gholson, jr. troop of cavalry of Brunswick county.
Officers and privates of the 17th regiment, in Cumberland county.
Published by order of the Executive, DANL. HYLTON, c. c.
ADDRESS.
SHELL CASTLE, DISTRICT OF ORANGE, North Carolina, July 18, 1807. TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR,
As Chairman of a meeting of a very respectable number of inhabitants of this part of the sea frontier of North Carolina, who possessing the two shores of an inlet, through which the larger portion of the agricultural wealth of the state flows, and through which nine-tenths of our fellow citizen seamen are
engaged in honest and industrious, and consequently in honorable pursuits:—
I am instructed to transmit you the resolutions entered into by them, which I have the honor to comply with; and with the concurrence of the respectable committee, in pursuance of the 4th resolution, have also the honor to communicate their sentiments, and their unalterable determination to risk all that is dear to freemen in support of them. We forbear any investigation of the question of the avowed cause of the recent outrage committed on the U. S. frigate Chesapeake; for we deem questions of this kind as solely belonging to the governments who commit or suffer them:—questions to be settled by the established principles of the law of nations, or of declared, open and avowed hostility. We also, from motives which should govern every just mind, forbear to ask why our national flag when insulted, did not resist, as we are certain an investigation will take place before an honorable tribunal of brave and wise men; we will, therefore, neither anticipate nor attempt to precipitate their solemn decree.
But, sir, we have no feelings to induce us to withhold our sentiments on the insults and injuries—violation of every principle which unite friendly nations together—robbery and degradation in every form, and every varied way, which have marked the conduct of that haughty, imperious and tyrannic government of England towards us. Cultivating the arts of peace, we have borne (from a just sentiment of our own inferiority in point of naval power) with the unnumbered insults, the infamous piracies and the sanguinary searches committed on our commerce. But now that she has attacked our national flag in our own territory; now that she has endeavored to place us on a level with the most abject and degraded nations, through the medium of her boasted naval superiority, we re-hurl the bolts, not of infamy which she has sent among us, but of proud defiance and just indignation.
We believe that peace with the world is the sound policy of our government. We know that even a successful war, is a scourge to the victor.
We admit that the forces of England may burn some of our cities and sea port towns.
May capture our floating commerce, and many of our brave seamen; she gave proofs of one when she lost the empire of America; yet even then, all our seamen she had captured, were redeemed by the bravery of their fellow citizens: except indeed, those only who perished in her prison ships, or were killed in compulsory fight against her foes.
The seamen she may capture will soon be restored, and thousands of hers, having an opportunity of becoming converts to Liberty!
Our cities and towns will rise out of their ashes! But much as we deprecate war, we hold it far preferable to national degradation—now indeed at its limits.
These, sir, are some of England's haughty advantages, but we have some in perspective likewise: She has Canada—let her look to that!
She has Nova Scotia and a court of adjudication there; some of its records are important to us!
She has half the East and almost all the West Indies.
We can have a navy—we shall have cruisers.
She has a debt.
She has a people oppressed with it. She has half a million of artists whose existence depends on a friendly intercourse with us.
Her commerce can be numbed—her colonies will revolt—her artists will revolt.
We may ask, has the spirit of Bute or North revived that devoted monarchy! Or which is the same thing, has some demon of destruction darted into her councils:—Be it either, her evil genius has cut the cord of friendship between the two governments for ever, never can we consider hers, but with abhorrence, although we may esteem the people.
We have only to add, sir, that we solemnly aver by all that is dear to freemen, that our lives and fortunes are pledged to support such measures as the government of our choice may adopt, in the present crisis; or to punish the recent outrages; or to repel this open act of war. A government where religious liberty unencumbered by toleration, seeks its Creator either in the temple or the field; the secluded chamber or the crowded dome, where civil liberties has its boundaries only by the laws it creates, and where political liberty has alone existence. Whom then among us, who will not rally round the Standard? Who will not cheerfully offer the last drop of his blood, for its support? We declare that we will; when called upon by the legitimate authority of our country.
On behalf of the meeting and with the concurrence of the committee appointed by them,
I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient servant, JOHN WALLACE, Chairman. ALEX. HENDERSON, Secretary.
New York, Aug. 7.
Letters from Liverpool mention, that but few goods will be shipped for America this season, owing to the unsettled state of affairs between this country and Great Britain.
London papers state that the expedition, under general Crauford and ad-

iral Murray, which was assembled at the Cape of Good Hope, was destined against the Mauritius.
New York, August 8. Extract of a letter from Messrs. John Ross and Co. merchants at Malta, to merchants in Newburyport, dated May 23.
"We regret to inform that the ship Massachusetts, Buntin, has been detained and brought in here by an English privateer, while proceeding on a voyage from Leghorn to Manfredonia, in ballast. The U.S. agent, (W. Higgins Esq.) has come forward to protect the property, and has lodged a claim in the vice admiralty court for the vessel, &c. and given bail."
"In consequence of the decree of Bonaparte, declaring Great Britain and her colonies, in a state of blockade, the English government, by way of reprisal, have published an order of council, prohibiting the trade between any two ports where the British flag is not permitted to enter—and it is, we believe, upon this legislative order, that the Massachusetts has been detained."
"P.S. June 3. We are sorry to inform that the Massachusetts has by sentence pronounced this day, been condemned."
A letter, dated June 6, from the same advises the owners to appeal, and they are allowed 12 months for that purpose.
Extract of a letter from capt. John Buntin, of the ship Massachusetts, condemned at Malta, dated June 5.
"This place is full of prize vessels, & coming in daily. There are 18 sail of American ships in here, some with valuable cargoes, and it is considered that there is not much short of 600,000 dollars worth of American property detained and condemned in this port."
By the ship Pallas, Everett, which arrived last evening in 42 days from Liverpool, the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received a London paper of the 20th of June, and a Liverpool paper of the 25th, (16 days later than our former London advices.)
Captain E. left Liverpool on the 27th June, but did not bring any papers later than the 20th, nor any verbal news from the French and Russian armies.
The following are the only articles of moment our papers contain:
LONDON, June 20. The first division of the expedition sailed yesterday morning from the Downs for Straitsmouth. It consisted of the 6th, 7th, and 8th regiments of infantry of the German Legion. The division that has sailed is under the command of gen. Breckessel. A second embarkation will take place in a day or two.
We have extracted from the foreign papers some interesting intelligence relating to the movements of the Russian and Turkish armies. The affairs of the former are not quite so desperate as they are represented in the Monitor. The situation of Michelson, and the Russians, we are in hopes will prove not to be worse than that of their allies. The retreat from the Danube was absolutely necessary on his part. The principal Turkish army instead of proceeding to attack him, marched towards Imaul, which was far in the rear of one of his wings. Had they reached that point, the safety of the whole of Michelson's corps would have been endangered.
Admiral Sir Thomas Duckworth attended yesterday, at the admiralty, and had a long conference with the lords.
The marquis of Huntly does not go with the grand expedition—that gallant nobleman is now appointed on the staff of the army in the Mediterranean, in the room of major general Wauchope, who fell in Egypt. Captain Johnson, of the 42d regiment, we hear, is to go as his lordship's aid-de-camp.
LIVERPOOL, June 15. The Berwick Packet that arrived on Friday spoke on the 1st June an American from Buenos Ayres for London, who informed, that Buenos Ayres had been retaken by the British, previous to their sailing.
The London Gazette states, that a Supplement would be published on Saturday evening, containing the accounts received by his majesty's government from Europe.
Philadelphia, August 8. By the Mary, capt. M'Cutchen, we have received New Orleans papers & letters to the 14th July. They contain nothing interesting.
The duel between Mr. Clark and governor Claiborne, (which resulted in the latter being wounded) was occasioned by the governor's calling on Mr. Clark for an explanation of certain expressions made by him in Congress, on the subject of the militia of that territory. Mr. Clark avowed and repeated the expressions, which produced a challenge from the governor. The governor proposed that the meeting should take place in a month's time, but that not suiting Mr. Clark's arrangements, it was had on the Saturday following, at a place called Manchac, and resulted as we have already stated.
A considerable sensation was excited at New Orleans by the following transaction: An officer of one of the gun boats, observing a planter chastising a negro wench in rather a severe manner, landed with a party, forcibly rescued the slave from her master, and committed other acts of violence on his property. The planters (who are opulent & respectable men) in a body were so
incensed that they threatened destruction to the offender. A committee, consisting of the hon. D. Clark, Al. Bore, &c. was appointed on their behalf to bring the officer to justice.
Savannah, July 28. The indignant feelings of the citizens of Savannah, at the late dastardly conduct of the British squadron near Hampton, so far from subsiding seem daily to heighten and increase—the more they reflect on the indignity offered the nation, the more they are enraged. Yesterday afternoon we had the pleasure to see the marauders, Whitby, Douglas, and Humphreys (in effigy) marched through the principal streets and squares in this city, in a cart—after which, conveyed to the south common, suspended on a gallows erected for the purpose, and on it burnt to ashes, amidst the acclamations of thousands. On no occasion do we recollect ever to have seen so numerous a collection of people, assembled in one body, in this town.
Alexandria, August 10. Yesterday morning died suddenly in the 84th year of his age, Gen. Nicholas, a respectable inhabitant of this city—Gen. N. was by birth an Irishman, by profession a patriot soldier, and by taste a man of literature and science—His translation from the French of a work on military tactics, is spoken of with applause, and his military services during the revolution, justly entitled him to the honors of the Cincinnati—After the glorious termination of that war, which secured that independence, for which the nation is again willing to bleed, gen. N. exercised the duty of town major in Philadelphia, from whence he removed to Alexandria. Gen. N. is supposed to leave several valuable manuscripts behind him.
Norfolk, Aug. 7. Captain R. Taylor, who went down to the Triumph on public business, returned this morning; from him we learn that the Triumph is in the bay, and the Columbine in the Roads, are the only British ships in our waters. With Captain Taylor, went down the proprietors of some negroes that had got on board the Triumph, where Sir Thomas Hardy detained them until they could be identified and claimed, which being done, they were delivered to their owners.
It is but justice in us to state, that all the gentlemen who have gone down on business with Sir Thomas Hardy, speak in terms of the highest respect for his character, and of the polite attention which he manifests to them.
SALE AT AUCTION.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday the 20th inst. at 10 o'clock—Very valuable property—one two story BRICK HOUSE on F street well 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 Bait, 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 endorsers, for all sums above twenty dollars. There will at the same time be offered for sale an excellent pair of Horses and Hack. THOMAS THORPE. August 7—5t
SALE AT AUCTION.
Will be offered at Public Sale, on Wednesday the 14th inst. at my Auction Room, near the Navy Yard, at 1 o'clock, without reserve, at 60 days credit.
A Few quarter casks, half pipes, and pipes of London particular Madeira Wine of a very superior quality; 6 chests of Hylon Tea; 3 bags of black Pepper—Also for cash, a quantity of Household Furniture, consisting of beds, bedding, carpeting, &c. SADM. SPHAK, Auct. August 10.
Treasury Department of the United States, April 24, 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.
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—wts30
MILITIA LAW.
The MILITIA LAW of the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, for sale at R. C. WEIGHTMAN'S Book store, Pennsylvania avenue. August 12—3t
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
R. C. Weightman, Printer, Bookseller, and Stationer, Pennsylvania avenue.
HAS just received from Philadelphia and New York, a Large and General assortment of articles in his line, which he will sell on the same terms they can be had for in either of those places, among which are,
Malthus on Population, 2 vols. Lauderdale on Public Wealth, Leland's Democritus, 2 vols. Lay on an Irish Harp, by the author of the Wild Irish Girl. Homer's Iliad, pocket edition, places, Odysseus do. Telemachus do. Tale of a Tub, (Swift's) do. Devil on Two Sticks, (Le Sage) do. Jonathan Wild, (Fielding) do. Gil Bias 3 vols. do. Marmontel's Tales, 2 vols. do. Sully's Memoirs, 3 vols. Museum of Wit, Frankland's, 3 vols. Voltaire's Tales, 2 vols. The above are principally Superb and cheap London editions. Oddly's European Commerce, showing new and secure channels of trade with the continent of Europe, &c. &c. a late and very valuable publication. Jackson's Mediterranean Commerce, Warren's History of the American Revolution, a late important and interesting work, Life of James Beattie, 1. L. D. Atkin's Geographical Delineations, Playfair's Geometry, Ferguson's Lectures, 2 v. 8vo. with plates. Incomplete set to new edition 6 dollars. Dr. Mease's Geological account of the United States, Sterne's Works, New edition, 5 v. 5 dollars. Peregrine Pickle, do. 3 v. 3 dollars. Winter Evenings by Dr. V. Knox, Wonders of Nature and Art, 14 v. Lavoisier's Chemistry, Black's do. 3 v. Gibbon's Surveying, Hutton's Mensuration, Washington's Letters, Simson's Conic Sections, Euclid, Eaton's Arithmetics, 7 v. Wilson's Works, 3 v. Blackstone's Commentaries with Christian's Notes 4 v. Dallas's Reports, 4th v. Young's Latin Dictionary, Latin Courses, (Farrand's) Davidson's Exercises, Hoyle's Games, new pocket edition and cheap. Leonora, a new novel by Miss Edgeworth, Mid Irish Girl, by Miss Owenson, Zelu, by Kotzebue, Lilla, by J. J. Rousseau, Morland V & C and a variety of other new and interesting books. An additional assortment of Music, among which are the Battle of the Nile, Just Like Love, &c. &c. Writing Papers of all kinds, plain and hot pressed, Quills, from 40 to 3 and 6 dollars per thousand. Sealing Wax, Red Tape, office Wafers of all sizes, Penknives, Fruit do. embossed visiting Cards, &c. &c. A large assortment of elegant and common Pocket Books, Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Printing Ink, patent Ball skins, &c. &c. &c. August 12—6t
In Chancery, July 28, 1807.
Abraham Umsted, versus Charles Howard, Alexander Howard and others.
The object of the bill in this cause 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 Path, on the east by the lands of Edmund Jennings, on the north the Great 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 district of Columbia three successive weeks before the first day of September next, give notice to the absent 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 2nd day of January next to show cause, if any they have wherefore a decree should not be passed as prayed.
True copy. NICH. BREWER, Peg. Cur. Can. August 12—w3t
RU AWAY.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county in the district of Columbia, July 20th as a runaway a mulatto man calling himself JOHN, but has since confessed his name is JOHUA and says he belongs to John Barnes of Fairfax county Virginia, near the New Court House; he appears to be about 20 years of old, yellow complexion, stout made, is five feet ten inches high; has on a pair of old blue breeches, and shirt of the same color of linen, no other clothes with him.
The owner of said slave is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his fair fees, & other expenses as the law directs.
CART. RIGHT PETT, keeper of the prison in Washington county, district of Columbia, for Dan. C. Brent, marshal. August 5—3w
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county.
WILL be held at public auction, to the highest bidder, on Saturday next the 15th inst. at Mr. Orlando Cook's Pennsylvania avenue, all the personal property of WILLIAM SWINSON, deceased.
The sale to commence at 4 o'clock P. M.—The terms cash. GEORGE BLAGDEN, Executor. Aug. 1—3t
LAND FOR SALE.
TO be sold at public sale on the premises, the first day of September next, 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 quantity of timber, and fine 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 Cuckoo's Creek may be sold in two equal parts or together 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 approved security bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P. M. EDWARD DIGGES. Cobrach, Charles county, Md. Aug. 12—wtd 3
Treasury Department, Register's Office, June 5th, 1807.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the 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 fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stock, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stock, 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 proviso 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 sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. stock 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. (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 reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at 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 reside in any part of Europe and may assent to that 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 NOURSE, 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 02 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 44
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
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 5400 dollars deferred six per cent. stock, pending to the credit of Francis Beauchamp on the books of the treasury for said, which certificate has been lost or destroyed.
JAMES DAVIDSON, Jr. August 5—w6c
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, a Negro CHARLES, he is a Traill well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman. 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. W. B. BRANS. Upper Maribou, Jan. 9—tawtf
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 Lands of the non resident proprietors in the western country (where they are subject to be sold for taxation and in hope of redemption) without playing the miseries of the truly unfortunate or the miseries of a family, stripped of their dependence!! The hungry speculator stands ready to grasp the fortune of those unfortunate persons, and although he may lose that which does not enrich himself, he may, nevertheless, steal the property of the non resident in such a manner, that the expense of the redemption would be almost as great as the original proprietor, as the land would be worn out in such circumstances as this can stand for a permanent agent for the non residents in the state of Ohio.
Having been solicited from a short quarter to embark in the business of an agent for non residents, I had determined to offer my services last fall when the re-assessment letter subjoined was signed; but from the business, which, at that period engaged my attention from other quarters, I could only be induced to transact business in that capacity for a few friends. Having distinguished 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 with their lands redeemed from purchasers, if it belong to heirs it will be necessary to forward proper vouchers to that effect; if they with 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 land, &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 entitled covering the amount of commission and fees, if 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 11th, 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, B. Langham. Chillicothe, July 11th 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—
THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH RUNNING HORSE C L I F D E N,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my Farm in Prince George county about 5 miles from Queen Ann, 9 from Bladensburg, the same distance from Upper Marlborough, and about 15 from the city of Washington, at 25 DOLLARS the season; but 20 DOLLARS will be received in full if paid within the season; which will commence in March and end on the 1st of August. Good pasture will be furnished gratis as soon as the grass is good, and in the mean time hay and corn furnished at the common price for the Mares, according to orders. The utmost care will be taken of the Mares, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
CITIZEN is a horse of uncommonly fine form above 15 and 1 1/2 hands high, of a beautiful deep bloodbay, and perhaps the strongest made, thorough blooded horse on the continent. Large and powerful horses produce the only real good true horses.
Notes of hand must be sent with the Mares. ISAAC DUCKETT. March 6—1807.

PROPOSALS, By CONRAD, LUCAS & Co. (State M. and Y. Conrad and Co. ) No. 132, Market street, FOR PUBLISHING LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTI- NENT 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 LEWIS AND CLARK , and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprising in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least 700 pages; the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and a fair type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press as early peri- ods as the evocations 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 remark- able 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 harbors, and embellished with views of two beautiful cascades of the Missouri; the plan of a large scale, of those of the falls, narrows and great rapids of the Columbia, with their several portages. For the infor- mation 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, moun- tains, 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, furniture, complexions, dress, dwellings, arms, and domestic utensils, with many others in- teresting particulars in relation to them; also, observations and reflections on the subjects of civilizing, governing and maintaining a friend- ly intercourse with those nations. A view of the fur trade of North America, setting forth a plan for its extension, and showing the im- mense advantages which would accrue to the mercantile interests of the United States, by combining the fur trade with the 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 such Indian nations as differ materially from each other; of their habitations; their weapons and habiliments used in war; their hunting and fishing appa- ratus; 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 same.
PART THE SECOND—IN ONE VOLUME. This part of the work will be confined ex- clusively to scientific research, and principally to the natural history of those hitherto un- known regions. It will contain a full disserta- tion on such subjects as may have fallen within the notice of the authors, and which may pro- perly be distributed among the heads of Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology, together with some striking on the origin of Prairie, the cause of the mudflats 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 con- tain a comparative view of twenty three vocabularies of distinct Indian languages, pro- cured by captains Lewis and Clark, on the voyage, and will be ornamented and embel- lished with a much greater number of plates than will be bestowed on the first part of the work as 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. 9 deg. west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 deg. and 52 deg. north Lat. with extensive marginal notes— dimensioned 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 vari- ous portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observa- tions, 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 such delivery is made.
The price of part 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 subscribed for these works to lists which contain no fi- nalised prices for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such list at any time prior to the 1st day of De- cember next.
M. LEWIS. July 27.
NEW INVENTED OVEN.
I HAVE obtained from the general govern- ment an exclusive privilege in an Oven I have invented on entire new principles, for baking all kinds of bread, the advantages of my plan over those hitherto used in the usual mode. The oven is first heated, the fire removed and the dough put in to bake, when the oven is hottest and as the bread bakes the oven gradually cools, it will surely be conceded when bread is put into an oven it is most tender and least capable of bearing heat—on my plan the bread is put into the oven at the extreme end, or where the heat is least, and as it bakes it regularly progresses into a keener heat until baked. Again, it is acknowledged the thinner bread is baked the better it is and the longer it will keep; in the usual mode of baking the thinner the bread the smaller quantity the oven will bake per day; on my plan as the oven is constantly in blast, the thinner the bread the more the oven will bake; and to this the labor of splitting wood is saved—the heating, cleaning and setting an oven also. An oven on my plan it will built, is much more durable, takes up less room to do the same business, costs much less money to build it, requires less fuel to bake the same quantity of bread, fewer hands can do the same busi- ness, in short, a mind superior to prejudices often attendant on customs long established will be satisfied on a view of my oven in op- eration. I have narrated facts only for those who have not an opportunity of seeing the oven in operation.
I submit the certificates of gentlemen whose respectability will not be questioned. For an oven of 20 feet length and 3 feet 6 ins. in width, or the privilege of using it, my price is 500 dollars, and in proportion for a larger or smaller one. I will dispose of my privilege for states, counties or towns, on liberal terms, letters addressed to me post paid, Dumfries, Virginia will be duly attended to.
JAMES DENEALE. Dumfries, July 20.
We, Richard and Stephen Wincheffer, re- siding in the town of Fredericksburg and com- monwealth of Virginia, do certify, we have built an oven under the immediate direction of James Deneale of Dumfries and common- wealth of Virginia aforesaid on a plan entirely different from the ovens in common use, and we believe invented by the said Deneale. It requires much less fuel than the common oven and may be used without splitting the wood, of course there is great saving of labor; we have baked every kind of biscuit and can say truly that it bakes well. We consider it as a valuable improvement and well worthy the attention of bakers.
R & S. WINCHEFFER. Fredericksburg, Jan. 23, 1806.
These are to certify to all whom it may con- cern, that I, Andrew Jamieson, biscuit baker, in the town of Alexandria, and district of Columbia, was in the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, some time since the middle of last January, and there did attend great part of one day to see the operation of biscuit baking in the new invented oven in the possession of Messrs Richard & Stephen Wincheffer, of Fredericksburg, which oven I have every reason to believe is the sole in- vention of Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, and hereby declare and aver, that I now said New invented or Perpetual Oven bakes large and small biscuits in as short a time and as regular a manner as any oven I have seen these forty years I have been at the hoking business. Given under my hand this 6th day of February, (in Alexan- dria and district of Columbia) in the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
Andrew Jamieson.
N. B. Not having sufficient experience of said oven above mentioned, I cannot ascertain what may be saved in wood or labor, only that cord wood will do without the labor of chopping and splitting, as is necessary with old fashioned ovens. A. J.
New-York, December 1, 1806.
This is to certify that I have been using the patent oven, invented by James Deneale, Esq., of Dumfries, Virginia, since April last, to considerable advantage in this city I have no doubt of its possessing considerable advan- tages over the old method, such as a saving of fuel and labor, in consequence of which the proprietor is enabled to make the bread much thinner and consequently more proper for long voyages on a hot climate.
Again, as a part of the operation requiring most skill and practice is abridged by this ac- tion; more of the work may be done by boys or men little experienced in the business.
Not being acquainted myself with the old method, I will not attempt to state the differ- ences between them, but that it is generally in favor of Deneale's method must be evident to the most superficial observer.
ROBERT HARTSHORNE.
Iron Works for Sale.
THE Subscriber is duly empowered to con- tract for the sale of a hand-some Site for Iron Works and eight thousand acres of Land ad- joining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about 9 miles above Fredericksburg. This tract abounds with inexhaustible mines of the richest iron ore, and an ample supply of wood for coal. The site for the works are advan- tageous in the extreme, commanding the whole source of the Rappahannock by a natu- ral canal, into which the whole force of the river may be turned at a small expense. There has been a furnace and other works formerly erected here, and the ore found on trial ab- undant and good. When it is considered that this property is within 9 miles of tide water, and that the navigation from the site of the works to tide water may at a small ex- pense be rendered practicable to transport every heavy article to market—when it is con- sidered from the contiguity of these works to the seat of government, no iron establishment can supply cannon and shot on so good terms (competent judges having pronounced the ore on this tract of superior quality for cannon) a donkey cannot be entertained of the great value of this property. The title is indis- putable, and a great bargain may be had. The Subscriber will at any time attend those inclined to view the premises, and can show an accurate survey of the tract, on applica- tion to him at Dumfries, Virginia.
JAMES DENEALE. July 31.
Strayed or stolen from the com- mon of this city about the 1st of June last, a dark bay horse, about 14 hands high, a white star in his forehead, and branded on the near shoulder, as well as recollected, with the figure of a heart. When rode he is some- times accustomed to pant, having been bro- ken winded by going in the flage. A reward of eight dollars will be given to any person who will return the aforesaid horse to me in this city.
ROBERT BRENT. Washington, July 28th, 1807—9t
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 co- lored, something forbidding in his coun- tenance, and is a very artful fellow; had on when he went away a coarse white shirt, nan- keen 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 reasona- ble 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. eptf
PROPOSALS
For carrying mails of the United States on the following routes will be receiv- ed at the General Post Office until the 15th of October next.
1st. From Petersburg by Harrisville, Gold- sborough, Drummondburg, Farmville, Lewistown, Raleigh, and Averysboro, to Fay- etteville, three times a week. Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday at 8 a.m. arrive at Warrenton same days by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a.m. arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Raleigh, Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 p.m., arrive at Fayetteville same days by 5 p.m. Returning—Leave Fayetteville every Tues- day, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a.m., arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Ra- leigh every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday at 3 a.m., arrive at Warrenton same days by 6 p.m. Leave Warrenton, every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 1 a.m., arrive at Fe- ayetteville same days by 8 p.m. 2nd. From Fayetteville by Lumberton, Barfield Mills, Porters Ferry, Gauley and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday, at 4 a.m., arrive at Port- ers Ferry on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 a.m., arrive at Porters- Ferry on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays by 6 p.m. Leave Porters Ferry every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 a.m., arrive at Georgetown same days by 4 p.m. Returning—Leave Georgetown every Mon- day, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 a.m., arrive at Porters Ferry same days by 6 p.m. Leave Porters Ferry every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 a.m., arrive at Porters- Ferry on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays by 6 p.m.
NOTES.
1. The Post master general may expedite the mails, & alter the times of arrival and de- parture at any time during the continuance of the contract, he stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for open- ing and closing the mail at all offices where no part or no time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (una- voidable accidents excepted) in arriving at the time prescribed in any contract the con- tract shall forfeit one dollar; and in the event of continuing until the departure of any mail, the forfeit shall be one dollar for every mail, where the mail is delayed. For each depending mail lost a trip, an addi- tional 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 time 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 dif- ference 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 any 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—t Oct 15 }
JUST PUBLISHED,
(PRICE 75 CENTS.)
Vol. 1. of the
Trial of Col. Aaron Burr,
To be had of J. March, and A. Suter, George Town—J. V. Thomas, Navy Yard—D. Rapine, Capitol Hill—R. C. Weightman, Pennsylvania Avenue— and Wescott and Co. 11 street, Wash- ington City. Aug. 7—3t.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, letters of administra- tion on the personal estate of Thomas Duckett, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or be- fore the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate pay- ment.
ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm.
City of Washington, March 13—4t
All claims forwarded by mail must be post paid.
LITERARY NOTICE.
WM. DUANE, of Philadelphia, will thank such Book sellers, Printers, and others, as may have had the goodness to collect sub- scribers, for the LIFE & WORKS OF DR. FRANKLIN, about to be published by Wm. Duane, to forward to him lists of the subscribers, of win- ed, with particular directions relative to their residence, &c.
Printers of newspapers, who have published the proposals for this extensive work, will add to the favors already conferred, by publishing the above in their respective papers, as often as convenient.
WM. DUANE will also thank those, who have collected subscribers, for
"POLITICS FOR FARMERS and MECHANICS,"
to inform him of their names and places of residence, without delay. July 13—
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen
of the district of Columbia, he has imported
by Miss ELIZA ANN lately arrived at Philad.
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cords, Cassimeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Polonettes, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regiments and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
Richard Harvells celebrated patent par- al Spenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory.
November 12—tf
RAMSAY'S LIFE OF
WASHINGTON.
IN the press, and in a few weeks will be pub- lished by E. S. Thomas, 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 In- dependence, 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 fol- lowing conditions.
1st. It will be comprised in one volume, octavo, of about 400 pages, on a fine wove paper. 2d. It shall 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. 4. No money will be required until the book are 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 manu- script 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.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office to the house lately
occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill,
Washington, July 26—tf
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THE Subscriber will SELL or RENT the HOTEL, situated on the Capitol Hill and near to the Capitol, at present occupied by Mr. P. D. SHELLE. 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
DAVID C. RROLL of Dudn. Washington, August 5—gawtO
REMOVAL.
THE Subscriber having removed from the vicinity of the West Market, to the House adjoining the Secretary of States' on F. Street, takes this me- thod of informing his friends and the public that with his usual stock of dry Goods—he is determined to keep a ge- neral assortment of Groceries, Liquors, Soap, Candles, &c. all of the best quality, and to sell on the most reasonable terms; and as he still purposes to do business in the Taylor line, such orders as he may be favored with in either branch shall be gratefully received, and punctually attended to.
WM. BROWN. August 5—3t
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS great and weighty mat- ters claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States form an extraordinary occasion for convening them, I do by these presents appoint Monday the twenty-sixth day of Octo- ber next, for their meeting at the city of Washington; hereby requiring the respective Senators and Representa- tives then and there to assemble in Con- gress, in order to receive such commu- nications as may then be made to them, and to consult and determine on such measures as in their wisdom may be deemed meet for the welfare of the United States.
In testimony whereof, I have caus- ed the seal of the United States (SEAL) to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand.
Done at the city of Washing- ton, the thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven; and in the thirty second year of the Independence of the United States.
TH: JEFFERSON
By the President
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
The subscriber wishes to sell at private sale, that valuable property which he now occupies in the town of Bladensburg, Maryland 6 miles from the Capital of the United States, and promises to be one of the best watering places in the union. The lot contains about one and three quarters of an acre on which is erected a commodious frame DWELLING BUILDING, 57 by 30 feet, two stories high, built of the best materials, nearly new and finished in the best manner, 6 rooms on the first floor, and 9 bed chambers, 4 of which if necessary might be partitioned to make 8, also a good Kitchen and Bake Oven, Wash house, Smoke house, Stable for 30 horses and a house that will cover 6 carriages and a granary for oats.
The Lot borders on the Eastern Branch which is navigable and where fish may be caught in abundance in their season. This valuable property is in fee simple, and clear of all encumbrances and will be disposed of in the following manner, one half of the pur- chase to be paid in Land in the state of Ohio near some settled part thereof, one fourth in cash, on the residue 12 months credit will be given. Possession may be taken on the first Monday in September if required, if not it would lease it for one year. Should the pur- chaser decline to buy the furniture, I can spare 16 prime feather beds, a handsome mahogany side board, tables, chairs and all the residue of the household and kitchen Furniture.
He wishes to return his gratitude thanks to his friends in particular and the public generally for their patronage, and hopes to merit a continuance of it.
His house is well provided for the accom- modation of those who may wish to visit the SPA this season.
WILLIAM ROSS, Bladensburg, July 8—taw8w
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers will offer for sale at pub- lic Vendue, on Wednesday the 29th of July, at the house of Wm. Newton and B. Roby, (at the Navy Yard, Washington city) and to continue selling every Wednesday if fair, or the next fair day, at 12 o'clock, a Variety of WET and DRY GOODS, amongst which are
Rum, Whiskey, Gin, Molasses, Sugar, Tea, Soap, Candles, Clothes, India Cottons, Calico, Muslin handkerchiefs, Shawls, Stockings, Gloves, Nankenees, Linens, Bed Cords, Traces, Leading-lines, Jacket-pants, Fine and common Hats, Fine and coarse Shoes, Crockery-ware, Glass-ware, Looking-glasses, Four glass, Nova-Scotia Herrings in boxes, Pork, Cider in barrels, Raisins, Fig blue, Checkes, Straw Bonnets for Ladies, Rice, Suspenders, And a number of other articles.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
N. B. Goods can be had here at any time at the lowest Wholesale and Retail prices by applying to Eliza Roby
ISRAEL LITTLE, Auct.
Navy Yard, July 24—