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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. 1003. FRIDAY, MARCH 20. 1807.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT In addition to an act intitled "An act in addition to an act intitled "An act supplementary to the act providing for a naval peace establishment; and for other purposes."
NATHL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Making appropriations for carrying into effect certain treaties with the Cherokee and Piankeshaw tribes of Indians.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for carrying into effect a convention between the United States and the Cherokee nation of Indians, the following sums, to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, be, and the same hereby are appropriated; that is to say—to the said Cherokee nation, two thousand dollars, and the further annual sum of two thousand dollars for four years successively; and to the Cherokee chief, called the Black Fox, the annual sum of one hundred dollars, during his natural life.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Authorizing the discharge of Gilbert Drake from his imprisonment.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the marshal of the district of New-York, be authorised and directed to discharge Gilbert Drake, late collector of the direct tax, in said district, from his imprisonment, upon a warrant of distress issued against him, by the supervisor of said district: Provided, That he take before any judge of the United States, or any judge of the supreme court of the state of New-York, or court of common pleas of the county in which he is imprisoned, so much of an oath imposed upon persons imprisoned for debt, by the second section of the act, intitled "An act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt," as relates to his not having transferred his property with intent to defraud the United States: And provided, That he shall assign, and convey all the estate real and personal, which he may own or be entitled to, to some person for the use and benefit of the United States, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided also, That any estate, real or personal which the said Gilbert Drake may hereafter acquire, shall be liable to be taken and sold in the same manner as if he had never been imprisoned and discharged, as aforesaid.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT For the improvement of the Grave Yards in the City of Washington, for the appointment of Sextons thereto, and for other purposes.
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the first and second chambers of the City council of Washington, That the squares number one hundred and nine, and number one thousand and twenty six, heretofore assigned, by the commissioners of the federal buildings, to the public as burial grounds, for the interment of all denominations of people, be well and securely fenced in, with good and sufficient locust or cedar posts and chestnut rails, under the direction and superintendence of three commissioners to be appointed by the mayor, who shall also cause the necessary gates and stiles to be made and fixed thereto; and for defraying the expense of such inclosures, gates and stiles, there shall be, and is hereby appropriated, the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars, which the treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to the order of the said commissioners, countersigned by the mayor for the purposes aforesaid.
SEC. 2. Be it enacted, That the commissioners shall cause the areas of the said squares exclusive of the necessary ways and paths therein, to be divided into sites for graves, and numbered in such manner as they shall deem best; after which they shall designate upon a plan of the same, to be filed in the office of the register of the city, a certain portion or portions of each square not exceeding one half thereof, as graves or sites for families, and may dispose of the same agreeably to the provisions of this act: another portion shall be designated, for the interment of white persons of all denominations, and the remainder of the said burial grounds or sites for graves, shall be for the interment of slaves and people of color, but for the two last mentioned portions no price shall be demanded or received.
SEC. 3. Be it enacted, That the commissioners shall separate the several portions by a thorn hedge fence, if they shall deem it advisable, the expense of which shall be defrayed out of the proceeds of the sale of sites for graves. And when they shall have divided the squares or burial grounds into sites, and designated the portion for families, they shall proceed to dispose of the sites at the rate of two dollars for each grave to inhabitants of the City of Washington, in any number not exceeding six sites or graves to one family or person applying. In making this disposition however, they shall proceed as follows. Those inhabitants, who have already interred a part of their families in the said grave yards, shall be entitled to select in the first instance in that part or portion of the square nearest to the part at present used for interment. All other selection of rights purchased, shall be in the order of purchase or subscription to the said commissioners, who shall give public notice of the time and place of their receiving the same, at least thirty days previous thereto.
SEC. 4. Be it enacted, That the purchase money for sites or graves, shall be paid within thirty days from the day of subscribing, and on payment being made, the purchaser shall receive a certificate thereof, designating the numbers on the plat so purchased and paid for.
SEC. 5. Be it enacted, That any person purchasing a site or sites for graves, may transfer the same, by an instrument of writing under his hand and seal, to be lodged with the register of the City, and to be by him recorded, for which he shall be entitled to receive the sum of twenty five cents; or the person holding such sites of graves may attach any number thereof, not exceeding six, to any lot or house in the City of Washington, which act being recorded by the register as aforesaid, shall authorize the same sites to pass as an appurtenance with the said lot or house, in all legal transfers thereof.
SEC. 6. Be it enacted, That such of the sites as remain undisposed of at the end of ninety days, from the said notification of the commissioners, shall at the discretion of them, or their successors, be disposed of in single sites, on such terms as they may from time to time direct, provided that not more than three dollars, nor less than two dollars and fifty cents be demanded or received for any one site.
SEC. 7. Be it enacted, That the said commissioners, or their successors, shall apply the monies arising from the sale of sites for graves in each of the aforesaid burial grounds, in defraying the expenses of carrying this act into execution, in improvements and repair of the fences and burial grounds, to the purchase of a lot of ground in the neighbourhood of each, and for the erection of a house on each lot for a sexton: Provided that for the purchase of the said lots and erection of said houses they shall not expend a sum exceeding twelve hundred dollars, that is to say, one thousand dollars for the erection of the houses, and the balance for the purchase of the lots, the residue shall be
paid over to the treasurer of the City, and remain as a fund wherewith to purchase other burial ground as circumstances and the increased population of the city may require.
SEC. 8. Be it enacted, That the mayor shall appoint two suitable persons as sextons, one for each burial ground, who, or their deputies, shall be the only persons authorised to dig graves in the burial grounds to which they may be respectively attached, and they shall receive such compensation for the digging and filling up of graves, as the commissioners shall establish.
SEC. 9. Be it enacted, That the sextons shall keep a regular and exact account of all interments by them made, with the numbers of the graves or sites in which they take place, and name of the person interred, and make a return thereof to the register of the city every three months, who shall find and keep the same safe. They shall dress the graves neatly, shall use diligence to keep the grave-yards, fences, gates and stiles from being injured, and shall shew the place of interment to any person to whom they may apply.
SEC. 10. Be it enacted, That the said sextons shall always on application, within a reasonable time (and the payment of his established fees) dig, or cause to be dug such graves as may be required, under the penalty of ten dollars for each neglect or refusal, to be recovered by the person prosecuting for the same, before any justice of the peace for the county of Washington.
SEC. 11. Be it enacted, That the said sextons shall be allowed to occupy the lots and houses, authorised to be purchased and built by this act, during the period of their continuance, to act as sextons and no longer, free of expense except so much as the commissioners for the time being, shall direct them to expend in necessary repairs thereon; provided the sum so directed to be expended, shall not exceed twenty dollars per annum.
T. H. GILLISS, President of the first Chamber. PHINEAS BRADLEY, President of the Second Chamber. Approved, March 14th, 1807. ROBERT BRENT, Mayor. Test, THOMAS HERTY, Register.
ADDRESS To his excellency Robert Williams, governor of the Mississippi territory.
The legislative council and house of representatives of the Mississippi territory, beg leave to tender you their cordial congratulations on the arrival of yourself and family in this country.
During the period of your absence, the political horizon of the territory has worn a dubious and menacing aspect. We witnessed the disposition of our Spanish neighbours, to rear the standard of their march within the limits of the acknowledged territories of the United States; the citizens received this daring outrage with becoming indignation, and with the zeal and promptitude which forms the peculiar characteristic of freemen, took up arms against those hostile invaders, and after receiving assurances that our national rights were maintained, returned again to the bosom of their families. Those military preparations had scarcely ceased to reverberate, until our ears were assailed by rumours from one end of the continent to the other, warning us of an association of citizens, said to be arming and equipping themselves under the direction of an artful and enterprising leader, having for their ultimate object a dismemberment of the western states and territories of the United States from the union. We saw the gathering storm and prepared to meet it with becoming fortitude; at length the time approached when it became necessary to act in maintaining the empire of the law. The citizens repaired to the post of danger with a firmness, which we trust will meet the approving voice of the nation.
Amidst the conflict of these tumultuous occurrences, we are happy to assure you that the executive department has been conducted in a manner honorable to the officer who filled that station ad interim, and highly promotive of the general weal.
From a knowledge of the attachment which your excellency has always manifested for law, order and good government, as the basis of civil and political rights, we imbibe the fullest confidence, that no exertion will be wanting, which falls within the pale of our official functions, to maintain the honor, prosperity and independence of our common country.
Influenced by these considerations, we offer you that support which is due to virtue and patriotism.
JOHN ELLIS, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Representatives' Chamber, January 27, 1807. BEVERLY R. GRAYSON, CLK. JOSHUA BAKER, President of the Council. Council Chamber, Jan. 27, 1807. Attest, JOSHUA DOWN, Sec'y.
REPLY. Gentlemen of the legislative council and House of Representatives.
I have read with lively emotions, your affectionate address of yesterday, be pleased to accept my sincere thanks for the pleasure you manifest on the arrival of myself and family in the territory.
While we view with just indignation the aggression of foreign enemies, and the machination of internal foes, the promptitude with which our citizens turn out to repel both, is calculated to afford us real satisfaction; and I fondly hope that the zeal and patriotism exhibited by the people of this territory, in the scenes which have lately passed, will ensure to them both at home and abroad, that portion of praise so justly their due. It also affords me peculiar pleasure to find that the officer who has conducted the executive department through those stormy periods, has deserved so well. His great reward will be in the thankfulness of his fellow citizens.
I should prove unfaithful to my own feelings, were I to conceal the pleasing sensations excited by the confidence you express in my attachment, "to law, order and good government," and determination "to maintain the honor, prosperity and independence of our common country." In these are comprehended the great cardinal duties both of the citizen and officer, and ought to be pursued with an undeviating step.
Accept, gentlemen, my warm acknowledgements for the support which you tender, and allow me to offer you in return assurances of my confidence in your zeal to promote the public good.
ROBERT WILLIAMS. Washington, Jan. 28. 1807.
LEGISLATURE OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY.
The two Houses of the general assembly appointed a committee to wait on the hon. George Poindexter, and notify him of his election to the Congress of the U. S. who made to the committee the following reply:
GENTLEMEN. I receive with emotions of gratitude and respect, the notification of my election, as the delegate from this territory to the Congress of the U. S. After a residence among you, for several years, during which time, I have been principally engaged in the public service, nothing could have contributed more to my gratification than the sanction of the enlightened representatives of the community whose welfare has in part been committed to my care and management.
The task assigned me is indeed an arduous one; various reflections lead to a conviction, that it may still become more important and difficult, and I almost despair of meeting the just expectations of the people, whose interest I am deputed to represent; but whatever of talents, whatever of information, or industry I may possess, shall not fail to be called forth, in promoting the advancement of our common prosperity and independence.
Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves and both houses of the general assembly, my warmest acknowledgements for the high confidence you have conferred on me, and the assurances of my best wishes for your individual happiness.
GEO. POINDEXTER. Messrs. Fitzpatrick, Caller } and Sessions.
FROM A LIVERPOOL PAPER OF JAN. 24.
From the blood stained fields of Europe, the din of arms, and noise of the battle, the thought of which is enough to ficken the heart, we turn our attention, and look with pleasure across the Atlantic, to that country where peace reigns and plenty abounds; whose government seems as anxious to decrease the quantum of taxation, as those of the old world are to increase it. The wisdom and moderation of the American government must be acknowledged by all. The readiness it has manifested to repeal the act which prohibited the importation of British goods, shews their desire of peace and friendship: for we cannot give into the common opinion of the day, that commerce is as necessary to America as to us. That a breach of friendship, and a cessation of trade between the two countries, would be of mutual disadvantage, we admit, but our own country would be the greatest sufferer. Although America may not at present be able to carry on manufactures to any considerable extent, yet is she able to produce what is calculated for the support and convenience of life; the loom and shuttle are not unknown even among some of the Indian tribes in America. Millions of acres yet remain to be cultivated. Cattle abound, and fuel is plentiful—What are the wants of man? Our poor says— "Bread, cloths, & fire."
What more? He answers: "Fire, cloths, & bread."
We are happy to find there is one country on the face of the earth that is not disposed to exhaust its treasures on the dangers that may be prevented by wisdom and moderation; or like the present emperor of France, for the purpose of spreading desolation and ruin in the neighboring states. The cultivation of the arts of peace is the greatest glory of the Chief Magistrate of any nation. The laurels of the hero are always stained with blood, and too often sullied by rapine and injustice. He is the greatest Minister of State, who knows how to rule his own passions, and to teach others to govern theirs; who when a storm arises is able to avert the threatened blow, and by his counsels to command peace. The sycophants of the French court are lavish in their praises of the emperor Napoleon—but, alas! what a contrast between him and the peaceful President of the United States—The one, is like the waves of the sea, never at rest, or cured by plans of murder and of blood—the other, is a tranquil witness, and a very common cause of the ruin and destruction of thousands of his fellow men—the other dwelling at peace in the midst of a country made every year happier by his prudent administration—devoting plans for the improvement of knowledge, the increase of virtue and the prevention of crimes, unblushingly committed on the unoffending Africans—The name of Jefferson will be remembered with pleasure when the destroyers of mankind shall be buried in oblivion.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, FEB. 27.
DEBATE ON THE SALT BILL.
(CONTINUED.)
The House having agreed to consider the report of the committee of the whole on the general appropriation bill, Mr. ALSTON said he was of opinion that the vote of adherence given yesterday, was precipitate. When they voted to adhere, they believed they had done that for which there was no example. To shew the House the object which he had in view, he was for recommending this bill to a committee of the whole House. He would read a motion which he then meant to make, which he thought would meet with the approbation of the Senate; which was, to vary the provisions of the bill which had been lost, so that the duty of 8 cents on salt should be discontinued on the first of July—that of 12 cents on the first day of January next, and the Mediterranean fund on the first day of January. His motion would also embrace two provisions, without which it would have been difficult to have carried the bill into effect.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH hoped that the bill would not be recommitted. We have proposed, said he, to take the existing duty from salt, and the Senate have rejected our proposition. If any proposition is to be made on this subject it ought to come from that House. I have, indeed, heard that such a proposition will come from that quarter. If however we pass any such thing, I hope it will be done in its proper place. If the House are disposed to pass a similar bill to that which has been lost, I have no objection to it.
Mr. ALSTON said he thought it more decorous in the House, as they had given the first vote to adhere, to make this attempt, than to expect it from the Senate.
Mr. BIDWELL said if in order, he hoped the motion to commit would prevail; as the object seemed extremely desirable to a large majority of the House. He would rather it had been made the subject of a separate bill; but from the extreme lateness of the session, it might be best to introduce it into this.
Mr. EPES said it appeared to him a new thing to see such a bill introduced into the general appropriation bill. He was not indeed ready at once to say, whether it was correct to originate such a bill, after the principle contained in it had been rejected. He would rather see the object provided for in a separate bill, for the passage of which ample time remained.
Mr. SMITH said the bill was in substance different from that which had been lost. He therefore considered the motion in order.
Mr. BURWELL said as there was a difference of opinion, he hoped gentlemen would not press the present motion; but move for leave to bring in a distinct bill. He confessed he felt reluctance in going home, after losing a million of dollars, and continuing the most oppressive tax in force in the U.

It appeared that the object of the present motion was essentially different from that which had been lost. This proposed a gradual—that a total repeal. He thought, therefore, the motion strictly in order; but for the reasons which he had assigned, he hoped the mover would withdraw it and obtain leave to bring in a new bill.
On recommitting the appropriation bill to a committee of the whole, the House divided—Ayes 89—Nays 53. At a subsequent period of the morning, Mr. Alston moved for leave to bring in a bill to repeal the additional duty of 8 cents on salt, after the first day of July, and the duty of 12 cents after the first day of January; and to continue the Mediterranean fund until the first of January.
On motion of Mr. QUINCEY, the rule of the House was read; requiring all motions involving leave to bring in bill to lie for a day. At the instance of Mr. D. R. WILLIAMS the rule was likewise read; directing the reference of all subjects relative to the finances to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. EPPES said if the House adhered rigidly to their rules, it appeared to be necessary in the first instance that there should be notice given of such an application, and secondly, that the subject should be referred to the committee of Ways and Means. But there had already been several instances in which these rules had been deviated from; there was also a peculiar reason for the subject not going to the committee of Ways and Means, which was, that that committee had already acted upon it. However, if the members of the committee of Ways and Means were friendly to the object, and could bring in a bill to-day, he should have no objection to referring the resolution to them. But there was a greater probability of getting the bill reported by referring the resolution to a select committee.
On motion of Mr. J. RANDOLPH, that part of the communication of the secretary of the treasury that relates to continuing the Mediterranean fund, and to the repeal of the salt tax, was read.
Mr. QUINCEY said in this case he insisted on an adherence to the rule of the House, which required a day's previous notice.
Mr. VARNUM observed that it was the practice of every day to give leave to report by bill without a day's notice.
Mr. QUINCEY read the rule already cited, and another rule requiring one day's notice to rescind a standing rule of the House.
The Speaker said, if an adherence to the rule was insisted upon, the motion must lie for a day.
Mr. EPPES said he felt respect on all occasions for the decision of the chair; but as the present decision was variant from the practice of the House, as it was even variant from the practice of that day, he felt himself under the necessity of appealing from it.
Mr. ALSTON proposed to modify his motion, so as to refer it to a select committee to enquire into the expediency of reducing the duties on salt, &c. with authority to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. EPPES withdrew his motion for an appeal, in order to show the gentleman from North Carolina so to vary his motion.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH renewed it, and said he should vote in favor of the decision of the chair.
Mr. GREGG enquired whether it was not in order to amend the resolution.
The Speaker said it was not, after an appeal had been made.
The question depending was on the appeal.
Mr. J. RANDOLPH called for the Yeas and Nays.
The question was then taken—"is the decision of the chair in order"—by Yeas and Nays—Yeas 91—Nays 9.
Mr. JACKSON then offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the duty on salt, and to continue in force the Mediterranean fund for a limited time, to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Speaker said there was a resolution to the same effect then before the House, and it was therefore not in order to receive one of the same nature.
Mr. ALSTON withdrew his motion.
Mr. QUINCEY asked whether in point of order the member could withdraw his motion at this stage of the business.
The Speaker said the member had a right to withdraw the resolution.
Mr. QUINCEY said the second resolution amounted to exactly the same thing with the first. The object of both was to bring in a bill.
Mr. JACKSON said he agreed to expunge the words "report by bill or otherwise."
Mr. J. RANDOLPH asked if the motion of the gentleman from North Carolina were withdrawn, how the Yeas and Nays on the appeal from the decision of the chair could appear on the journal? The motion must be entered on the journal.
The Speaker, after having read several rules of the House, declared the motion in order.
The House having agreed to consider the resolution offered by Mr. Jackson.
Mr. EPPES called for the Yeas and Nays on agreeing to it.
Mr. QUINCEY called for a division of the question. Though it might be proper to refer the resolution, yet in his opinion the reference to a select committee was improper.
Mr. QUINCEY afterwards said he would vary his motion and call for a division of the question at the word salt.
Mr. JACKSON hoped the Yeas and Nays would be taken on every question, which the gentleman from Massachusetts or the chairman of the committee of ways and means might make to embarrass the main object.
Mr. QUINCEY said as to the idea thrown out, an intention to embarrass the proceedings of the House, he meant to exercise his constitutional privilege for the benefit of his country, and in the assertion of his sentiments. He wished his ideas on this subject to appear on the journals. (To be continued.)
AN ACT Making provision for the disposal of the public lands, situated between the United States military tract and the Connecticut reserve, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the disposal of the lands of the United States, situated between the United States military tract and the Connecticut reserve, a land office shall be established, which shall be kept at such place as the President of the United States may direct; and that for the disposal of the lands of the United States, lying on the Ohio river, between the Cincinnati and Vincennes districts, a land office shall be established at Jeffersonville: and for each of the said offices a register and receiver of public monies shall be appointed, who shall give security in the same manner, in the same sums, and whose compensation, emoluments, duties and authority, shall, in every respect, be the same, in relation to the lands which shall be disposed of at their offices, as are or may be provided by law, in relation to the registers and receivers of public monies in the several offices established for the disposal of the lands of the United States, north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That all the lands of the United States, in the said districts, shall, with the exception of the section number sixteen, and with the exception also of thirteen sections, including the lower town of the Delaware tribe of Indians, and their improvements, which said thirteen sections shall be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, and shall be reserved for the use of the said tribe and their descendants, so long as they continue to reside thereon, and cultivate the same, be offered for sale to the highest bidder, under the direction of the register of the land office, and of the receiver of public monies, at the places, respectively, where the land offices are kept, and on such day or days as shall, by proclamation of the President of the United States, be designated for that purpose: the sales shall remain open at each place for six weeks, and no longer: the lands shall not be sold for less than two dollars an acre, and shall in every other respect, be sold in tracts of the same size, and on the same terms and conditions, as have been, or may be by law provided for lands sold north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky river. All the lands of the United States, in the said districts, with the exceptions above mentioned, remaining unsold at the close of the public sales, may be disposed of at private sale, by the register of the respective land offices, in the same manner, under the same regulations, for the same price, and on the same terms and conditions, as are or may be provided, by law, for the sale of the lands of the United States north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky river. And patents shall be obtained for all lands sold in said districts, in the same manner and on the same terms as are provided by law, for other public lands sold in the state of Ohio and the Indiana territory.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the several superintendents of public sales, directed by this act, shall receive six dollars a day, for each day's attendance on the said sales.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States, in the recess of Congress, shall have full power to appoint and commission the registers and receivers of public monies in the land offices established by this act, and the said commissions shall continue in force until the end of the session of Congress next ensuing such appointment.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That the several lead mines in the Indiana territory, together with as many sections contiguous to each as shall be deemed necessary by the President of the United States, shall be reserved for the future disposal of the United States; and any g and which shall hereafter be made for a tract of land containing a lead mine, which had been discovered previous to the purchase of such tract from the United States, shall be considered fraudulent and null: And the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorised to lease any lead mine, which has been or may hereafter be discovered in the Indiana territory, for a term not exceeding five years.
SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That George Ash shall have the right of pre-emption to six hundred and forty acres of land including his improvement on the river Ohio, below the former Indian boundary line, the boundaries of the tract shall be designated by the register of the land office, and the said land shall be granted to him at the same price, and on payment being made in the same manner as for other public land at private sale, the respective instalments of the purchase money shall become due at the same time with the
payments of the first public lands sold in that district.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Confirming claims to land in the district of Vincennes; and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all the decisions made by the commissioners appointed for the purpose of examining the claims of persons claiming lands in the district of Vincennes, in favor of such claimants, as entered in the transcripts of decisions which have been transmitted by the said commissioners, to the Secretary of the Treasury, according to law, be and the same are hereby confirmed.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the confirmations or grants of land, made in the said district of Vincennes, by the governors of the north west and Indiana territories, prior to the establishment of the board of commissioners aforesaid, and in conformity with the act entitled "An act for granting lands to the inhabitants and settlers at Vincennes and the Illinois country, in the territory north west of the Ohio, and for confirming them in their possessions," be, and the same are hereby confirmed; unless when actually rejected by the said commissioners; although the persons entitled to the land, may not have given notice of their claim, as required by the several acts making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory; Provided however, That no other claims shall be confirmed, by virtue of this section, than such as having been entered on the territorial records, have by the commissioners aforesaid, been inserted in their reports, transmitted as aforesaid.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the several persons or the legal representatives of the several persons, to whom or to whose assigns the several tracts of the tract of land near Vincennes, known by the name of the "Upper Prairie," have been heretofore confirmed, be and they are hereby respectively confirmed in their claims to the respective tracts also claimed by them, and in their actual possession, lying in that tract of land containing two hundred and forty four acres, which is known by the name of "Continuation," and is situated between the boundaries of the tracts already confirmed, and the river Wabash.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That the several persons whose claims are confirmed by this act, and had not been actually located prior to the establishment of the board of commissioners, be, and they are hereby authorised to enter their locations with the register of the land office of Vincennes, on any part of the tracts set aside for that purpose, by virtue of the act, entitled "An act respecting the claims to lands in the Indiana territory, and state of Ohio" and in conformity with the provisions of that act: Provided, That such location shall be made prior to the first day of July, one thousand eight hundred and eight; and the right of any person who shall neglect to locate prior to that day, shall become void, and for ever be barred.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That every person, or the legal representative of every person whose claim to a tract of land is confirmed by this act, and who had not previously obtained a patent for the same, from the governor either of the territory north west of the Ohio, or of the Indiana territory, shall whenever his claim shall have been located and surveyed, be entitled to receive from the register of the land office, at Vincennes, a certificate stating, that the claimant is entitled to receive a patent for such tract of land by virtue of this act; for which certificate the register shall receive one dollar; and which certificate shall entitle the party to a patent for the said tract, which shall issue in like manner as is provided by law for the other lands of the United States.
SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That the register and receiver of public monies in the district of Kaskaskia, be allowed till the first day of December next, to complete the investigation of claims to land in the said district. And each of the said officers, and the clerk of the board shall be allowed an additional compensation of five hundred dollars in full for his service in relation to such claims.
SEC. 7. And be it further enacted, That the public sales of the public lands in the district of Vincennes, may be continued six weeks, if the term of three weeks now prescribed by law, shall not be found sufficient to effect the land within the said district for sale.
SEC. 8. And be it further enacted, That persons entitled to a right of pre-emption to lands in the Mississippi territory, shall be allowed till the first day of January next, to make the first payment of the purchase money of such land.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 3, 1807. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
WASHINGTON CITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 20.
THE CONSPIRACY. (CONCLUDED.)
To determine whether the measures pursued at New-Orleans are justifiable, it is necessary to consider how far gen. Wilkinson had reason to believe that such a necessity existed, as required an invasion of the civil authority.
The most obvious consideration that presents itself on this subject is the scene of action, which differed from the other parts of the U. S. in two material respects; from its being the theatre of menaced hostilities on the part of Spain, and from the circumstances that naturally flowed from its recent acquisition.
The whole tenor of general Wilkinson's dispatches and measures shew that he considered the frontier exposed to the greatest danger; and that he doubted the competency of his forces to defend it against the superior forces that Spain either had, or contemplated to put in motion against him. He knew that if he should be defeated, New-Orleans must fall. While under these apprehensions, the emissaries of Burr appear in the midst of his army, and attempt to corrupt him. Had he not sufficient reason to be alarmed at the activity and proficiency of such an attempt? Had he not reason to apprehend that the same motives that led to this attempt would extend itself to other of his officers and men? He could fully appreciate the effect on gallant or mercenary minds of the proposition of a project, which held out the promise of reward, in the mines of Mexico, and distinction, in the foundation of a new empire. Had the least encouragement, negative or positive, been given to such views, he might have justly trembled for the fidelity of his army. Had they proved faithless to their country, the Spaniards might have struck a blow, that would have deprived the U. S. for a time, of New Orleans; and which would inevitably have produced a bloody war between the two nations.
Take in connection with this view of the subject the circumstances naturally arising from the recent acquisition of that country.
Without intending in the least to derogate from the virtues of the people of the Orleans territory, it must be acknowledged that inasmuch as the major population consists of persons of foreign birth, speaking a different language, accustomed to different habits, and born under a different government, there was reason to apprehend that disaffection to the union would, in such a place, naturally find friends and advocates. When added to this, it is known to be the resort of adventurers from all parts of the U. S. many of whom repaired there for the purpose of retrieving their broken fortunes, under the hope of rapidly acquiring wealth, and that of this description were some great defaulters to the government of the U. S. it must be allowed that there was reason to dread the influence of such alluring hopes as were held out; and that there was like wise reason to believe that unless strong measures were taken, treason might attain a height that would enable it successfully to accomplish its destructive purposes.
There is one further consideration well fitted to excite extreme solicitude—the distance of the scene from the seat of government, and the total inability, in case of danger, to wait for instructions from the Supreme Executive authority. This circumstance would necessarily tend to give confidence to men who had formed unlawful projects. Confiding in the confidence of the subordinate officers to call forth the public energies they would take their steps with an assurance that they would not be countervailed by any measures of sufficient vigor to check them. Such, in fact, appears to have been the impression, in this very case.
Holding these considerations steadfastly in view, let us concisely notice the facts, as stated either by Wilkinson or other persons.
Whatever suspicions may be afloat as to the integrity or credibility of Wilkinson, for the reasons which have been already assigned, they cannot be received towards the invalidation of his testimony in this instance. There has not been adduced a shadow of proof of his want of fidelity. He has been, it is true, accused of dishonesty by those charged with guilt, with the crime of treason; but, is not this the first time we have ever heard of the veracity of the accuser being invalidated by the testimony of the accused; while the latter remained unacquitted? Is not such a doctrine monstrous? We must then, on the question now under consideration, consider Wilkinson's statements, as well as those of every other credible witness, true, unless they possess in themselves grounds for disbelief.
Let it not be here understood that we mean to decide on any of the vague charges alleged against the commander in chief. They may be true, but whether true or not, they are inapposite in this view. His guilt, on a former occasion, cannot make his present acts criminal. Whatever degree of turpitude may attach to the former, the latter may be in the highest degree meritorious. Nor do we mean to pronounce conclusively on the motives of general Wilkinson even in this business. Let time develop them. If he has participated with Burr, let the facts be fairly and fully stated. But until they are, we can only judge on the in-
formation before us. What is the amount of this information?
The President, in his communication to Congress, says:
"By a letter received from that officer (Wilkinson,) on the 25th Nov. but dated Oct. 21st, we learnt that a confidential agent of Aaron Burr had been deputed to him with communications, partly written in cypher, and partly oral, explaining his designs, exaggerating his resources, and making such offers of emolument and command, to engage him and the army in his unlawful enterprise, as he had flattered himself would be successful. The general, with the honor of a soldier, and fidelity of a good citizen, immediately dispatched a trusty officer to me with information of what had passed, proceeded to establish such an understanding with the Spanish commandant on the Sabine as permitted him to withdraw his forces across the Mississippi, and to enter on measures for opposing the projected enterprise."
"The general's letter which came to hand on the 25th of Nov. as has been mentioned, and some other information, received a few days earlier, when brought together, developed Burr's general designs, different parts of which only had been revealed to different informants. It appeared that he contemplated two distinct objects, which might be carried on either jointly or separately, and either the one or the other first as circumstances should direct. One of these was the severance of the union of these states by the Allegany mountains, the other an attack on Mexico. A third object was provided, merely ostensible, to wit, the settlement of the pretended purchase of a tract of country on the Washita, claimed by Baron Bastrop. This was to serve as the pretext for all his preparations, an allure ment for such followers as really wished to acquire settlements in that country and a cover under which to retreat in the event of a final discomfiture of both branches of his real design."
"He found at once that the attachment of the western country to the present union was not to be shaken; that its dissolution could not be effected with the consent of its inhabitants; and that his resources were inadequate, as yet, to effect it by force. He took his course then at once, determined to seize on New Orleans, plunder the bank there, possess himself of the military and naval stores, and proceed on his expedition to Mexico, and to this object all his means and preparations were now directed. He collected from all the quarters where himself, or his agents possessed influence, all the ardent, restless, desperate and disaffected persons who were ready for any enterprise analogous to their characters. He seduced good and well meaning citizens, some by assurances that he possessed the confidence of the government, and was acting under its secret patronage; a pretence which procured some credit from the state of our differences with Spain; and others by offers of land in Bastrop's claim on the Washita."
In consequence of this information a large armed force was, either held in readiness or called out in the several states and territories, and vigorous measures pursued for defending New Orleans.
"His other projects having proved abortive, He determined to seize on New Orleans, plunder the bank there, possess himself of the naval and military stores, and proceed on his expedition to Mexico."
The impressions on the mind of Wilkinson were derived principally, as far as is known to us, from Burr's letter to him, which announces the following facts.
1. That Burr had funds. 2. That he had commenced the enterprise. 3. That the protection of England was secured. 4. That Truxton had gone to Jamaica, and would bring from thence aids from England. 5. That the navy of the U. S. would join the expedition. 6. That on the 15th of Nov. 500, or 1,000 men, the first detachment, would move down the river. 7. That Swartwout, the bearer of the letter, was thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions, and would disclose as far as Wilkinson should enquire. 8. That Bollman, equally confidential and even better informed and more intelligent, would hand a duplicate of the letter.
In the conversation, which Wilkinson deposes he had with Bollman, he says Bollman, "informed me that he had seen a letter from col. Burr of the 30th of Oct. in which he, (col. Burr) gave assurances that he should be at Natches with 2000 men on the 20th of Dec. inst. where he should wait until he heard from this place. That he would be followed by 4000 men more, and that he (col. Burr) if he had chosen, could have raised or got 12,000 as easy as 5,000, but that he did not think that number necessary."
In his conversation with Swartwout, Wilkinson deposes that the latter informed him, "That col. Burr with the support of a royal association extending from New York to New Orleans, was levying an armed body of 7000 men from the state of New York and the western states, and territories, with a view to carry an expedition against the Mexican provinces and that 500 men under colonel Swartwout, and a col. or major Tyler were to descend the Allegany, for whose accommodation light boats had been built and were ready." I enquired what would be their course. He said, "This territory would be revolutionized, where the people were ready to join them, and

that there would be some seizing they supposed at New Orleans—that they expected to be ready to embark about the first of February, and intended to land at Vera Cruz, and to march from thence to Mexico." I observed that there were several millions of dollars in the bank of this place, to which he replied, "We know it full well," and on my remarking that they certainly did not mean to violate private property, he said, "they merely meant to borrow and would return it—that they must equip themselves in New Orleans, that they expected naval protection from Great Britain—that the captain—and the officers of our navy were so disgusted with the government that they were ready to join."
These appear to have been the principal circumstances that impressed the mind of the commandant in chief with the danger of the crisis. The deposition of Lieut. Wilson shews the impression produced on the public mind at New Orleans.
He says, "I left New Orleans on my way to this city on the 15th of December last; at that time, and for some time preceding, the strongest apprehensions and belief universally prevailed among the inhabitants of that city, that Aaron Burr and his confederates had prepared an armed force, and were advancing to attack and plunder the city; in consequence of which the greatest alarms prevailed, a general stagnation of business ensued, and the danger was credited there as a matter of public notoriety—that Brigadier general Wilkinson with the army of the U. S. was at New Orleans, occupied in the most active military preparations for the defence of the place; repairing the forts, mounting cannon, collecting ammunition, &c. All under the firm persuasion and belief that such an attack was inevitable, and about very speedily to take place, by the said Burr and his confederates; this deponent knows that the general was decidedly of opinion, from the most satisfactory information, that the said Burr and his confederates were advancing with an armed force against the place."
Such are the leading facts on General V. took his measures. There are several other affidavits which strongly corroborate them; but as they all go to the same effect, so far as regards the reality or apprehension of danger at New Orleans, and principally differ from these as to the persons implicated, we shall not particularly notice them.
Let then any man combine all these facts, and from their collective force appreciate the degree of danger in the territory of Orleans, and say whether there was not reason to believe that without a striking display of power, the plan to seize the city, to plunder the banks, and to provide the means either of an expedition against Mexico, or of a dismemberment of the union, or of both, might not have succeeded. The actual result is not here to be considered. That could not be known to Wilkinson. If he did conscientiously believe the danger to be such as he represents it to have been, was not an invasion of civil rights, if justifiable in any case, justifiable in this?
Suppose ample funds had been provided, abundant magazines prepared, the American Navy engaged, British assistance given, and an army of seven thousand men marched, and that this external force had been aided by treason within—would not the consequences have been dreadful. At such a crisis could the civil authority have discharged its ordinary functions? Would they not have been completely arrested? Would not military law have been necessarily substituted?
This was exactly the state of things which Wilkinson must have expected, if his representations are honest. It was then to save the territory, from the dreadful scenes which might have ensued from temporising with men he deemed traitors, that he arrested them, and assumed the high responsibility of doing that which nothing short of imperative necessity, he knew, could justify? It was to diminish that danger which menaced the territory with ruin, that he took this step; to render it possible by concentrating in one solid column all the interior force, to meet the external assault. He had reason to dread the influence of intrigue, and to fear that the emissaries of Burr would raise a party against him, perhaps in his very army, and utilise every measure of defence taken by him. Acting, therefore, on the necessity of the case, he arrested them, and removed them from the scene of action.
We shall not attempt any enquiry into the sufficiency of his reasons for all the arrests made by him. The materials for forming a judgement are not before us. Whether they were equally strong in the cases of Adair, Alexander and Ogden, as in those of Bollman and Swartwout, cannot be ascertained, as the affidavits in the former cases have not been published. Common justice, however, requires us to avoid a precipitate judgement. If the men are innocent, as they say they are, justice will not be denied them. The courts of law and an impartial jury of the country, will vindicate their violated rights.
Frankfort, Feb. 27.
Extract of a letter dated town of Washington, near Natchez, 9th February 1807.
After stating the proceedings of the court, the writer adds—"It seems that he (Burr) went to his boats on the Mississippi above Natchez a few miles—hesitated his people told them that he was obliged to leave them—that he could not now comply with his promises to them—but assured them that they should have the lands he had promised on the Washita—that it would be some months before he should see them
again; but, that they should not be disappointed."
It is reported, but I know not on what grounds, that he then crossed the Mississippi, accompanied by one Ashley, who was formerly of the party of Philip Nolan. I have been inclined to think that he is still in this neighborhood. Three of his company have been arrested, viz. Mr. Blannerhasset, Mr. Davis Floyd, Mr. Rolston—on the ground it is said of information given by persons formerly in the scheme, stating the intention to seize Baton Rouge, and probably Fort Adams. They are not yet finally committed for trial. The party seems to have frittered away nothing—and many people ignorant probably of the real views of Mr. Burr will be most materially injured.
Never, perhaps, did an enterprise of such vast extent, and aided by such a concentration of intrigue, talents and energies, terminated in effects so truly contemptible. A Spanish officer came to Mr. Burr ten days ago from Pensacola. His friend governor Folch, after forbidding the passage of the U. S. troops from Fort Stoddart to New Orleans, to arrest the progress of Burr, has come into the settlement of Baton Rouge to make an idle parade of resistance. Possibly the vice President may next show himself there—But let him show himself where he will—if from the scattered embers of a fallen faction, he ever revives in a shape formidable to the liberty or tranquility of the U. States,—he will be a Phoenix indeed.
Cincinnati, March 2.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Washington, Kentucky, to his correspondent in this town dated 26th of February, 1807.
"Report, lays the Kentucky Gaz. was in town, though not credited, that Burr had shot Wilkinson at Washington, Mississippi Territory, where he, Wilkinson, had come to deposit against him, when at the bar, giving in his testimony."
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
MR. SMITH, An unfounded story, dishonorable I think to me, has been copied from another paper, into yours—that colonel Burr had so far mistaken my character, as to communicate to me, schemes tending to subvert the government—and that after allowing myself to be the depositary of his secrets; I had had the treachery to betray him. The story is not told exactly in those words, but such is the only impression, so far as regards myself, it is calculated to make.
Col. Burr never communicated any scheme of any kind to me. I never made a communication to the executive, in relation to Col. Burr. In common with others who sometimes associated with Col. Burr, I have heard from him speculative opinions respecting our government; and I have sometimes spoken of these opinions in private circles, not with approbation. Hence, I suppose it was conjectured, that I might know enough to be a witness in the case of Bollman, or Swartwout. I was summoned, but was not sworn, the attorney of the district, being satisfied from a statement I gave him in court, written in court, I believe at his request, that my evidence could not be material.
You will, I doubt not, do me the justice to insert this in your paper to-morrow.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, BEN. STODDERT. 19th March, 1807.
In addition to the intelligence, received in the papers we learn, by capt. Messervy, that Bonaparte arrived in Paris, about the 20th Jan. that he was collecting more troops, and putting into requisition as many as he could find; that 14,000 men were required from Bordeaux, to join the grand army in Poland—That there had been several recent actions with the Russians, and that in the last battle, when each army consisted of 140,000 men, the Russians gained the advantage. Boston Gaz.
The original of the following letter was addressed to the American consul at Cadiz, by captain Campbell—and a copy transmitted to a mercantile house in Providence R. I.
"Constitution, Gibraltar Roads, Dec. 22.
"I shall sail this evening for Tunis, taking Algiers in my way. The Tunisian Ambassador left this on the 3d. inst. carrying with him impressions not the most favorable towards our government, which may induce the Bey to act in a hostile manner towards us—in consequence of which, and the great necessity of col. Lear's going immediately to Tunis, I am obliged to go above with all dispatch."
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Grenegree & Co. of Mataga, dated 16th Jan. last to a respectable correspondent of theirs in New-York.
"The French privateers have already begun to capture American vessels, two have been captured into Alcant under the supposition of having goods of British manufacture on board, and God knows to what a pitch this may be carried, it will be proper that every expedition carries a certificate from the French consul as well as
the Spanish, though bound to a port in this country."
LONDON, JAN. 13.
On the subject of the Slave Trade, last night in the House of Lords, we were happy to hear Lord Grenville say that it formed one of the articles in the treaty with America. We do not hesitate to interpret this as an admission that the abolition is recognised in the treaty by the American States, as well as by this country. If this shall prove to be the fact, it is a feature of humanity and benevolence, which in our estimation, will cover a multitude or other infirmities.
By the Schooner Preferrance, Captain Messervy (arrived at Marblehead in 39 days from Bordeaux) French papers have been received to the 21st of January—from which it appears that several engagements have taken place between the French and Russian armies, in which the French were successful.
Capt. Messervy confirms the account of a dreadful malady having appeared in the French armies, and of its having been very destructive. He reports also that the Emperor had returned to Paris before he failed.
FORTY-FIFTH BULLETIN, OF THE GRAND ARMY.
PULTUSK, Dec. 30, 1806.
The battle of Czarnowo, that of Nassefeld, that of Curfomb, the affair of cavalry at Lepczyn, have been followed by the battles of Golymin and Pultusk—and the entire and precipitate retreat of the Russian armies has terminated both the year and the campaign.
BATTLE OF PULTUSK.
Marshal Lannes could not arrive opposite Pultusk before the morning of the 26th.—All the corps of Benigsen were concentrated in the night. The Russian division which had been beat at Nassefeld, and pursued by the 3d division commanded by Marshl Davoust, entered the camp of Pultusk two hours after midnight. At ten o'clock Marshal Lannes attacked, having Suchet's division in the first line, that of Gaze in the second, and that of Gudin in the third division of the army commanded by Gen. Dantans, upon his left.
The combat was spirited. After a few struggles, the enemy was overpowered—The 17th regiment of the light infantry, and the 34th covered themselves with glory.—Generals Vedel and Claparede were wounded. Gen. Treillard, commanding the light cavalry of the army, Gen. Baffard commanding a brigade of the division of the dragoons of Beker, col. Barthelémy of the 15th. regiment of dragoons, were wounded by grapeshot. Voi sin, aid to Marshal Lannes, and Curiel aid to Gen. Suchet, both fell with glory.
Marshal Lannes was slightly touched with a ball. The 5th corps of the army here exhibited what brave men are able to perform, and the immense superiority of the French infantry over that of other nations. Marshal Lannes, although he had been for ten days sick, would follow his corps. The 85th regiment sustained many charges of the enemy's cavalry, with coolness and success. The enemy the same night founded a retreat & returned to Ostroderka.
BATTLE OF GOLYMIN.
While the corps of Benigsen was at Pultusk and beaten there, that of Buxhouden joined Golymin at night. The division Panin of this corps, which was attacked the evening before by the Grand Duke of Berg, another division which had been beaten at Nassefeld, arrived by different routes at the camp of Golymin.
Marshal Davoust, who pursued the enemy from Nassefeld came up with, charged them and chased them from a wood near the camp of Golymin.
At the same time Marshl Augereau, arriving at Golymin, took the enemy in flank. The general of brigade, Lapine, with the 16th light infantry, charged at the point of the bayonet a village which served as a point of support to the enemy. The division of Heudelet displayed and marched for it. Three hours afternoon the fire was the hottest. The Grand Duke of Berg executed with the great rest success many charges in which Klei's division of dragoons distinguished themselves. Notwithstanding evening came on too soon, the combat continued till eleven at night. The enemy retreated in disorder, leaving their artillery and baggage, and many dead.—All the enemy's columns retired to Ostroderka.
Gen Fenerolle, commanding a brigade of dragoons, was killed. The intrepid General Rapp, the emperor's aide camp, was wounded at the head of a division of dragoons. Colonel Saucier, of the brave 24th of the line was wounded. Marshal Augereau had a horse killed under him.
Nevertheless, Marshal Soult, with his corps had already arrived at Moladec, two leagues from Minsk; but the bad-
ness of the roads, from the rains and thaws, retarded his march and saved the Russian army, of which, without this accident not a man would have escaped. The good fortune of the army of Benigsen and that of Buxhouden should have terminated on the other side of the Oreye; but all the intended movements were defeated by the thaws, which cause the artillery to be two days in marching three leagues.
Altogether, the Russians have lost 80 pieces of cannon, all their waggons, more than 1200 baggage carriages; 12,000 men killed, wounded or made prisoners. The movements of the French and Russian columns, will be an object of curiosity for military men, when they are traced upon the map. They will then see upon how slender a thread hung the capture or annihilation of this army, and all the effect of a single fault committed by the Russian general.
We have lost 800 men killed & have had 2000 wounded.
At length, finding himself master of the enemy's artillery, and all their possessions, having driven them more than 40 leagues, the emperor has ordered his army into winter quarters.
Before this expedition, the Russian officers declared, that they had 150,000 men. Now they do not pretend to reckon half that number. Shall we believe their report before the battle or after it?
Bank of Columbia,
March 19th, 1807.
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This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Baltimore has obtained from the Orphans Court of St. Mary's county, in Maryland, Letters Testamentary on the personal estate of Deborah Wolstenholme late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 4th day of September next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
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LANDS FOR SALE. By virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery...
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust from James Wisfield...
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail...
REMOVAL. P. MAURO takes the liberty of informing his friends...
FOR SALE. A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age...
NOTICE. On Wednesday the 15th day of April next...
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail...
REMOVAL. P. MAURO takes the liberty of informing his friends...