The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-11-07 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXLVII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
NOTICE.
It has been represented to the Secretary of State, that John Miller, Robert Britton, Thomas Morris, John Herbert, James Lind, Francis Nicholas, (a black man) Nathaniel Roach, Francis Cornick, Henry Connor, William Allen, William Withersall, James Fowler, James Bennett, John Jones, John Lein, Robert Silver, John F. Cook, James Oppa, William Ambrose, Augustus Perkins, Thomas Pierce, John Donalds, John Chase, David Hayes, David Johnson, Billy Cliffor, William C. Bree, and John Lock, who call themselves citizens of the United States, have been impressed into the British service, and are detained for want of documents to prove their citizenship. The friends of these men are therefore notified, that upon their transmitting to the Secretary of State, proofs of the citizenship, together with a description of the persons, of the above named Seamen, measures will be taken to obtain their discharge.
Department of State, November 3rd 1806.
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, and the Editors who publish the laws of the Union in the sea-ports, are requested to insert the above three times in their respective Gazettes.
SALE BY AUCTION.
WILL be sold on Saturday the 8th of November at 10 o'clock, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of James Archbald, on South 1st street, two good Milch Cows, ten hogs, some Geese, an excellent Curing Box, a pair of Dry Wheels, a quantity of Cabbage, Household Furniture, consisting of Chairs, Tables and Bedsteads, and Cloths Press, with sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be cash. N. B. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock.
N. L. QUEEN, Auct.
November 5 - it
JAMES S. STEVENSON,
His for Sale at his Drug Store near the Navy Yard. 30 boxes window glass, 8 by 10, and 10 by 12, 22 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, 20 boxes do American do. Spermaceti and stearic oil, and a general assortment of Drugs and Paints, etc. Washington, Nov. 5 - cw
PROPOSALS for opening, bridging and improving the road laid out under the direction of the Secretary at War, between Nashville in Tennessee and Grindstone Ford on the Tennessee river in the Mississippi territory, will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th day of December next. For the convenience of contractors the road will be divided into three parts, and separate proposals received for each.
 1st. From Nashville to the Tennessee river, 112 miles.  2nd. From Tennessee river to Loonachitto creek, a branch of the Big Black river, 113 miles.  3rd. From Loonachitto creek to Grindstone Ford, 155 miles. 
NOTES.
 Note 1. The road is to be cleared of all trees logs and brush, twelve feet in width and made passable for a waggon. All streams not over forty feet wide are to be bridged, and the banks of other streams are to be levelled or sloped down so that they may be passable for a waggon.  Note 2. The bridges are to be twelve feet broad supported by proper abutments, the bridge part to be composed of four pieces of timber not less than 10 inches in diameter at the smallest end, and covered with hewed logs whose original diameter was not less than 8 inches, the piers or supports of the bridge not to be more than twenty feet apart.  Note 3. Some parts of the road will require caulking, these will be pointed out by the Post Master General's agent. The caulking is to be done with logs, 15 feet in length and not less than 6 nor over 9 inches in diameter, earth is to be thrown upon them to render them passable, and where the places to be caulking are subject to be overflowed the caulking is to have a rider on each side keyed down by forked stakes or stones and gravel.  Note 4. It is supposed that there is already a cleared waggon path on some part of the distance, no clearing is to be done where that is the case. The work is to be completed by the first day of October 1807. Reasonable advances will be made at the commencement of the work, and the balance paid as soon as the work is completed. Mr. R. J. Meigs, and Mr. Thomas Wright are to decide whether it be executed conformable to contract.  Note 5. The proposal should state the price by the mile for clearing, the price by the yard in length for caulking, the price by the foot in length for the bridge work, and the price by the cubic yard for sloping or making the banks of watercourses. 
GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster general, Sept. 15 - sawt15
To Rent,
LAND possession given on the 19th November last, the two story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of 8th and 18th Streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Way. Also a two story brick dwelling house in a central situation, of which possession may be had immediately. For terms apply to THOS. HERTY. Oct. 17 - 3t & wtf
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7.
ELECTIONS.
Federalism loudly triumphs at the result of the late elections which have been held in various parts of the United States. Facts will decide with what degree of justice. These elections embrace the states of Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina. We have complete returns from all these states except Pennsylvania. The choice of no public agents, more correctly indicates the relative strength of parties than that of representatives in Congress. Let us then in the first instance compare the number of republican and federal members from these states in the present Congress with those which will hold seats in the next Congress. The following table will give this view.
   Republican. Federal.     Rhode Island, 2 0   New Hampshire, 0 5   Connecticut, 0 8   New Jersey, 6 0   Delaware, 0 1   Maryland, 7 2   North Carolina, 12 0   27 16        Republican. Federal.     Rhode Island, 2 0   New Hampshire, 5 0   Connecticut, 0 8   New Jersey, 5 0   Delaware, 0 1   Maryland, 6 3   North Carolina, 11 1   29 13  
From this statement it follows that the republicans have gained three, and that the federalists have consequently lost three members.
If we recur to the election of the state legislatures, we perceive the same result. Every legislature which has been heretofore republican still remains so, in most instances, with great accessions of strength. In some few cases local disputes, or a schism among republicans have suffered federalists to creep in as the representatives of republican districts; but in no instance has this evil been extended to a hazardous length.
It is reduced to a certainty that the same politics which have characterised the federal government for these six years will continue to characterise it for at least two years in the House of Representatives, and for at least four years in the Senate. Nor is there any event which can be foreseen that exposes these principles to a probable defeat at any assignable period. Some opposition they have hitherto experienced, and are likely still to experience; but of so feeble and ineffective a character, that there are many genuine republicans who wish it were stronger. The federal prints, it is true, make a great clamour, and induce the superficial observer to infer that the influence of federalism is still great. But when we appeal to the only true criterion, elections, we find it to be feeble almost without precedent. This is demonstrated by the following facts.
Mr. Jefferson was elected by 162 votes out of 176 votes.
In the Senate there are 27 republicans, and 7 federal members.
In the House of Representatives there are 116 republicans, and 26 federal members.
Of the seventeen states, but two have federal legislatures; and only three have federal chief magistrates.
CONNECTICUT.
Uriah Tracey, federal, is re-elected a Senator in the Congress of the United States, for the term of six years from the 4th of March next.
The following gentlemen are elected to represent the state of Connecticut in the tenth Congress;—Jonathan O. Moseley, Lewis B. Sturges, Timothy Pitkin, jun. Benjamin Tallmadge, Epaphroditus Champion, Samuel W. Dana, and John Davenport.
Theodore Dwight is chosen a representative from Connecticut in the ninth Congress, in the room of John C. Smith, resigned.—All federal.
FROM THE MERCURY.
A statement of votes returned to the General Assembly, (now in session) for members of council in May next, following:
   Federal.     O. Ellsworth, 12559   W. Hillhouse, 12856   John Chester, 13026   R. Newberry, 13035   Asher Miller, 13157   Aaron Austin, 13663   Jona. Brace, 13583   C. Goodrich, 13399   P. Goodrich, 15379   M. Griswold, 13421   S. T. Hosmer, 13242   H. Champion, 13139  
   Joas Barnes, 12544   J. G. Brainard, 12842   Joseph Walker, 12606   Isaac Clark, 12771   J. Canfield, 12933   Isaac Beers, 12948   Sim Baldwin, 13005   C. Goddard, 12751  
Republican.
   Thos. Seymour, 9263   Jonathan Bull, 9567   Eben. Barnard, 9494   R. Hitchcock, 9906   A. Hull, jun. 9525   Moses Warren, 9877   Marvin Wait, 9770   Elias Brown, 9511   Jabez Fitch, 10013   Walter Bradley, 9909   J. H. Tomlinson, 9756   Joshua King, 9595   M. Seymour, 9671   John Welch, 9601   Eben. Devotion, 9535   Daniel Tilden, 9406   I. Spencer, 2d. 9070   Hez. Goodrich, 9415   John T. Peters, 9148   Elijah House, 9524  
The following statement of votes for governor and council for the four last years, will exhibit to the public the most correct view of the state of political parties in Connecticut. A view gratifying to the friends of national liberty, notwithstanding the exultation of the federalists on the late election.
Governor.
   Fed. Candidate. Rep. Candidate.     In 1805—14375 7848   1804—11108 6870   1803—13689 8223   1806—13413 9460  
NOMINATION FOR COUNCIL.
   Highest Fed. vote. Highest Rep. vote.     In 1805—11438 6815   1804—12543 7990   1803—11160 7850   1806—13421 10013  
With these facts before them, federal Editors have annually, and semi-annually exulted in their successes; and even now, almost weekly, a Monitor, or Courant informs its deluded readers, that republicanism is declining, and federalism constantly advancing in this state.
The following questions naturally arise from the foregoing statement.
If federalists in 1805, gave for governor 14375 votes; and 13413 votes in 1806;—how much has federalism gained?
If republicans in 1805, gave for Mr. Kirby, 7848 votes; and 9460 votes for Gen. Hart in 1806; how much has republicanism lost?
If 14375 votes given by federalists for Gov. in 1803—(which is the highest vote given within 4 years,) be compared with their vote for Gov. last Spring, or their highest for council in Sept. last; will it not appear that federalism has lost 954 votes?
If 8223, the highest vote ever given by republicans (except for governor last spring) be compared with their highest vote for Council in Sept. last; will it not appear, that republicanism gained 1790 votes?
If federalists should answer these questions by enquiring if republicanism is advancing, how comes it to pass that the House of Representatives contains less republican members than heretofore, we answer,
That in some towns republican members have heretofore been elected by small majorities, where federal Justices, having the sole power to admit freemen, by accepting federal candidates without qualifications, and refusing republican candidates with qualifications, had it in their power to decide the election. If this be an uncharitable answer, why did the vote of a foreigner, an alien, in a neighboring town decide the election of a federal candidate—an alien, who had never taken the necessary steps to naturalize himself—who was bound by a sacred oath to defend the government of his king and country; an alien, whose first claim to the oath of a Connecticut freeman, had been his uniform and malignant abuse of the President and administration of the general government?
In some towns a federal Priest by praying at the opening of freeman's meeting, that we might no longer be tributary to a foreign despot, had it in his power to decide the election, of his Deacon, or some federal Justice. In other towns the election was gained only by the votes of the political Priests who were present; and in several towns the federal election was gained by the most malicious barefaced lies, circulate in federal papers, and by federal agents, respecting the treatment of the Rev. Judah Champion & Dan. Huntington, at Litchfield.
It is further to be observed that federal Justices appointed by a federal legislature; Justices who are generally candidates, receive and count the votes for representatives. We do not say that
these gentlemen are dishonest in discharge of the duties of their office; but the reasons above assigned for the increase of federal representatives, are not correct, we will ask of the federalists, how comes it to pass, that while our votes for Council are yearly augmented—votes that are taken while republican freemen are compelled to stand up in presence of federal Justices, and federal Priests; of Landlords, and Creditors, and Crow-Bar Merchants, who are pointing them out to Constables and Sheriffs; votes that are declared in open meeting, and where the exact number may be seen by any person present; we ask how it is that these votes increase, while our number of republican representatives chosen by votes received and counted by federal Justices appointed for the purpose have diminished?
NEW-JERSEY.
Henry Southard, William Helms, John Lambert, Ezra Darby, James Sloan, Thomas Newbold, all republican, have been elected representatives in Congress without opposition.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Representatives in Congress.—Joseph Clay, John Porter, J. Richards, S. Smith, John Smilie, Robert Brown, John Pugh, William Milner, William Findley, William Hoge, Daniel Montgomery, Robert Whitehill.
All the above gentlemen are republican, excepting Mr. Milner, who, we believe, is federal. Mr. Findley and Mr. Smilie were chosen without opposition. In all the other cases the elections were contested.
MARYLAND ELECTION.
The following gentlemen are elected to represent this state in the Tenth Congress of the United States. [Those marked thus [*] are Federalists.]
 First District—*John Campbell.  Second—Archibald Vanhorne.  Third—*Philip Barton Key.  Fourth—Roger Nelson.  Fifth—Wm. Mac Creery and Nicholas R. Moore.  Sixth—John Montgomery.  Seventh—Edward Lloyd.  Eighth—*Charles Goldsborough.  Delegates to the General Assembly. Allegany County—Upton Bruce, Hayward Briscoe, Asa Beall and George Risler.  Washington—J. Bowles, Tench Ringgold, Martin Kershner and David Schnebly.  Frederick—Thomas Hawkins, Jacob Waters, Benjamin Biggs and Henry Kuhn.  Montgomery—*William Carroll; *Richard K. Watts, *Brice Selby and *William Dunn.  Prince Georges—Benjamin Hodges, *Francis M. Hall, *Henry A. Callis and Thomas Woodward.  Anne Arundel—J. S. Belt, Richard Merrick, O. Williams, and C. D. Hodges.  Annapolis City—*Arthur Shaaff and John Muir. 
Baltimore County—Moses Brown, Tobias E. Stansbury, George Harryman and Peter Little.
Baltimore City—Edward Aisquith and Robert Stewart.
Harford—John Street, John Forwood, Doctor Davis and John Bond.
Charles—*Philip Stuart, *Henry H. Chapman, *George D. Parnham and *William H. M'Pherson.
Saint Mary's—*Wm. Hebb, *Wm. H. Brown, *Thomas Gardiner and *Thomas Blackistone.
Calvert—*Thomas Blake, *Peter Emerson, and Thomas Lyles.
Cecil—Thomas Moffitt, John J. Coxe, James L. Porter, and George E. Mitchell.
Kent—*Richard Frisby, Benjamin Hanson, Cornelius Comegy and Gideon Pearce, jun.
Queen Ann—William Sudler, William Gleaves, John R. Downes and John Brown.
Talbot—David Kerr, jun. Solomon Dickinson, Thomas S. Denny and Edward Martin.
Caroline—Peregrine F. Bayard, John Keene, Atumly Jump, and White Turpin.
Dorchester—John Smoot, *Solomon Frazier, *George Ward and *Robert Dennis.
Worcester—Zadock Sturges, John Bishop, Stephen White and John Dashiell.
Somerset—*Levin Winder, *John Galt, *George W. Jackson, and *Robert J. King.
By the following returns it appears that only three members are elected in Calvert—two federalists and one democrat. Another election must be held for the fourth delegate.
Federalists.
   Thomas Blake, 397   Peter Emerson, 380   Thomas Reynolds, 371   William D. Brooke, 371  
Democrats.
   Thomas Lyles, 377  
   Philip Dorsey, 372   Thomas Wilkinson, 372   Alexander Dawkins, 348  
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Representatives in Congress. Robert Marion, Thomas Butler, both republican.
GEORGIA.
Nineteen counties give the following votes.
   Mr. Smell, 8,942   Mr. Troup, 8,298   Mr. Bibb, 7,848   Mr. Cobb, 6,429   Mr. Clarke, 5,950   Mr. Barnett, 5,995   Mr. Carr, 3,859 

the Virginian militia, he requested to use the most effective measures in his power to collect the public arms of said regiment and have them deposited at the court house of Wood county on the said 11th day of this present month. And also that the persons appointed to hand round the aforesaid subscription papers should request the subscribers to their respective papers to bring forward any private arms they may be in possession of at the same time.
2. Resolved that a permanent committee of five persons be appointed to regulate the proceedings necessary to be pursued, and the measures necessary to be adopted during the existence of danger—and Hugh Phelps, Jacob Bresson, Robert Kincheloe, Alexander Henderson, and George Creed, jun. are appointed to compose said committee, and James Wilson is appointed secretary to said committee, with power of summoning said committee whenever an emergency may seem to require it—and empowering said committee when met to summon meetings of the citizens of Wood county.
3. Resolved that an address be drawn up expressive of the sentiments of the citizens of Wood county upon this occasion, and forwarded to the President of the U. States.
4. Resolved that a copy of the foregoing proceedings be forwarded to the Printers of the Ohio and Monongalia Gazettes to be printed in their respective newspapers, and that a printed copy of the same be forwarded with as much expedition as possible to the President of the U. States, and another to the Governor of Virginia.
JAMES WILSON, Sec'y. October 18, 1806.
Extract from a late Paris Review of Politics, by M. Barrere.
"The United States, by a policy foreign to the old world, purchase countries which they might conquer. preserve a sentiment of gratitude for the French nation, and feign revenge the fresh outrages of England. Yet their territory increases, their population advances, their revenues are more prof- perous, and their growing navy dic- tates laws upon the coast of Barbary. England alone, dreads the prosperity of America, and seems to feel that greater glory awaits the Americans upon the banks of the river St. Law- rence."
New Orleans, Sept. 22.
General James Wilkinson, it has al- ready been stated, has arrived at Fort Adams, on his way to Natchitoches.— It is asserted that the general does not intend to resume his functions as gov. of Upper Louisiana, but has recom- mended Dr. Browne, the present secre- tary of the Territory, (a brother in law of col. Burr,) as his successor—and it is said a petition is in circulation among the friends of the general, to recommend Dr. B. to the President for that office. We give these reports as we find them in letters from St. Louis, published in Kentucky and Pennsylvania papers.
Sept. 23.
COMMUNICATION.
We have infinite pleasure in announce- ing the arrival of gen. Wilkinson at Fort Adams, and that he was immed- iately to set out for Natchitoches, to take the command of the American troops, stationed at that important post. It must afford the utmost satisfaction to every true American to find, at this mo- mentous crisis, when not only the in- dependence of the U. S. but the future destiny of the whole of this new World is at stake, that our small but valiant army will be led by a veteran officer, whose valour, talents and experience give us every reason to confide in his fortune. We are happy to learn that government have at length issued po- sitive orders to repel the aggressions of our enemies by force. We have indeed suffered from them almost beyond hu- man endurance. Their intrigues to dis- turb the repose of this country, their maintaining possession of our territory between the Mississippi and the Perd- do, for upwards of two years; their outrageous conduct towards our citi- zens on the banks of the Mobile— these and a thousand other injuries and insults, demand instant redress. Will the brave battalion of Orleans Volun- teers remain at such a time tame spec- tators of their countrymen's dangers & achievements? Our army in fact stands in need of every possible rein- forcement; the Spanish army, or to speak more correctly, the army of the Prince of Peace is much more numer- ous than ours, especially in cavalry. In truth we have no cavalry at all. Sure- ly our excellent Troop of Horse will not allow it to be supposed that they are mere fair weather warriors—soldi- ers in time of peace—citizens in time of war; or that they have joined their corps, merely for the purpose of pranc- ing in a procession, or capering at the review. If the enemy be forced to re- cross the Sabine, he must be driven still further; for it would be idle to suf- fer him to remain there quietly, until he received reinforcements from the southern provinces, which could be easily furnished him, inasmuch as the route from Natchitoches to Mexico is clear, plain, and open; and the country through which it passes, well stored with cattle & forage. How far it may be pro- per to pursue the enemy is a ques- tion of policy for our government to de- cide. On this we sincerely may rely that our President, who had so large a share in accomplishing the independence of the U. States, will seize with eager-
ness and exultation an honorable occa- sion that may offer, for conferring on our oppressed Spanish brethren in Mex- ico those inestimable blessings of free- dom which we ourselves enjoy. Should this be the determination of our govern- ment, (and that it is so may easily be in- ferred from every part of their conduct) those young men who now join gen. Wilkinson, will have an opportunity of acquiring wealth and reputation; the most favorable ever yet presented to enterprising courage.
Gallant Louisianians, now is the time to distinguish yourselves; now is the time to have your names enrolled on the imperishable records of renown. What- ever differences of opinion may prevail amongst us, respecting local regulation, or the general politics of the union, there is no one, I trust, so grossly stu- pid as not to acknowledge and feel that it is the interest of all of us to avoid the yoke of the tyrants of Europe. Not- withstanding all the difficulties and in- conveniences we have experienced since the cession of the province to the United States, we see that every article of our produce rises in value, and that every inhabitant of the country increases in capital, and his enjoyments. Would this be the case if we were subject to the requisitions, conscriptions, or confisca- tions of Europ? If our river was block- aded, if our commerce was bound by the letters of colonial policy. Should the generous efforts of our government to establish a free, independent, repub- lican empire in Mexico be successful, how fortunate, how enviable would be the situation of New Orleans. The de- posit at once of the countless treasures of the South, and the inexhaustible fer- tility of the western states, we should soon rival and outshine the most opulent cities of the world.
New Orleans, Sept. 25.
The President of the United States has appointed JAMES MATHER, sen. and PIERRE FOUCHER, members of the Legislative Council of this Territory, vice, P. SAUVÉ, and J. N. DESTRE- HAN, resigned.
OCTOBER 2.
The letters received by this day's mail from Natchez and Fort Adams, state that every preparation is making to meet and repel Spanish encroachments. All the remaining regular force that was left by colonel Kingsbury at Fort Adams, has marched under the com- mand of captain Sparks, for Natchitoch- es. Major Ferdinand L. Claiborne, was hourly expected when the mail left Fort Adams with captain Farrar's troop of dragoons, and a handsome detach- ment of militia, on their march to Nat- chitoches, via Rapide—no doubt now exists but blood will be shed unless the Spaniards fall back.
OCTOBER 6.
A letter from Opelousas, of the 24th ult. states that Governor Claiborne had just arrived, and that the militia were under marching orders. General Wil- kinson and the Governor met at the county of Rapide; the first repaired to Natchitoches, and the latter is on his way to New Orleans, but will be detain- ed for a few days.
We know not what will be the final issue of our affairs with Spain, but a- pearances strongly indicate the com- mencement of hostilities.
A gentleman just arrived from Ope- lousas, has obligingly favored the editors with the following authentic information respecting that country.
On Tuesday the 23d of September last his Excellency Gov. Claiborne, ac- companied by Mr. Hopkins, arrived at Camp Hamilton, from Natchitoches. In obedience to orders previously re- ceived by col. Thompson, the militia of Opelousas county were mustered, and the necessity pointed out to them by the general order, of either volunteering their services, or submitting to the hu- miliating necessity of being drafted. The first company to whom this intelli- gence was conveyed, consisted of 33 persons, of whom 28 instantly volun- teered themselves in the service of their country. Of another company double as numerous, only 14 persons offered themselves, and to the honor of Columbia be it known, that the chief, if not the whole of these volunteers are Americans, who have not forgotten the motto of their fathers, Conquer or die.
Captain Hallet had organized a troop of horse, elegantly uniformed and mounted, in a very short time.
The guard left by capt. Bowyer, in charge of Camp Hamilton, had received orders to march on Friday the 26th September, and the militia, cavalry and infantry were to follow them the next day.
Correspondent.
October 8.
On Monday the 6th, Gov. Claiborne and suite returned to this city. On the 27th ult. in the country of Attakapas, his Excellency was married to Miss Clarice Duralde, daughter of Martin Duralde, esq. member of the Orleans Legislature.
Immediately after the arrival of the Governor, he ordered all the infantry in New Orleans to march for Natchi- toches.
Albany, Oct. 24.
On Wednesday last, came on, at the Circuit Court now sitting in this city and before a struck jury, the trial of the cause of Maturin Livingston a- gainst James Cheetham, for a libel. Counsel for Plaintiff—Messrs. Henry, Woodworth and Caddy.—For Defen-
dant—Messrs. Van Vechten, Williams and Foote. The jury retired about four o'clock, and about six returned with a verdict of five hundred dollars for the Plaintiff.
The trial of the second suit of Maturin Livingston against James Cheetham, for a libel, came on yesterday morning.— Verdict for the Plaintiff, five hundred dollars.
New-York, Nov. 3.
Extract of a letter from Savannah (Georgia) to a gentleman in this city, dated Oct. 16, 1806.
"This city has been under arms for two nights past expecting an insurrec- tion from the Blacks. It appears that several meetings had taken place about four miles from town, where they had agreed to attack the whites in the city; they had appointed generals and other officers. According to their plans they were to make three separate landings; one at Wayne's wharf, one at the Coffee House wharf, and one at the fort. They were then to set fire to the town and massacre the whites. But a difference existed between two of their leaders, and one of them divulged the secret early in the evening before yesterday, in consequence of which the different com- panies of volunteers were stationed un- der the Bluff, and the militia at Spring Hill, where twelve of the head men of the insurgents were taken, and will be tried in a few days. Having been so fortunate as to take the head men, we have now I think little to fear, as the rest appear to be quiet. The negroes are to the whites as eight to one!"
Philadelphia, Nov. 3.
Captain A. Stoddart, of the United States army, a few days since, marched from this city with 50 men—at Car- lisle he will receive 100 more— and from thence proceed to Fort Adams, on the Mississippi, or to Red river.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4.
The ship Wooddrop, Sims, arrived in the Delaware, from Lymington, [Eng.] which left on the 17th of September, brings intelligence from London to the 15th. Her letters and papers have not yet reached the city—but verbal in- formation positively states that Mr. Fox was dead.
A letter from Holland, of the 20th August, states, that all the Bark import- ed there from the United States, is bad, and not the real Peruvian. The gentle- man who communicated the above, is of the opinion, from a number of circum- stances which have occurred, that the Bark in general use in this country is not only not the genuine Peruvian but an absolute poison. An immediate chemi- cal and critical examination of this medicine by the faculty, he thinks indif- ferent to the lives of their patients and the safety of the community.
Fed. Gazette.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Boston, Oct. 31.
The latest foreign papers received in town, are from Greenock, by the way of New Bedford. Our foreign department will give a view of the principal events which have occurred since our previous dates. Among these, the capture of Buenos Ayres, and the decease of Mr. Fox, are the most prominent. The last event—the refusal of the Emperor Alexan- der to ratify the treaty which his Minister concluded—the orders for the re-embarkation of troops in England for a secret expedition—and the military movements on the continent—are unfavorable to peace.— But still the possibility of a peace remains while the British Plenipotentiary conti- nues at Paris.
NAPLES, Aug. 14.
The English have taken the castle of Reggio, in Calabria. Massena still threatens to march and give battle to the English.
MESSINA, July 30.
General Fox has arrived here as com- mander in chief of the British troops. He has appointed general Stuart, to conduct the war in the Two Calab- rias.
BANKS OF THE MAINE, Aug. 30.
The Confederation of the Rhine has been ordered to put in motion its contin- gent troops. Prussia has concluded an alliance with Hesse. Russia has 150,000 men on the frontiers of Prussia.
BERLIN, Sept. 6.
His Majesty will soon repair to the army. Whether to review them, or to be ready for political events, is not said.
PARIS, Sept. 9.
The refusal of the Emperor of Rus- sia to ratify D'Oubril's treaty, has not yet been followed by the rupture of the English negotiation, but slight hopes of peace, however, remain. The troops which had returned from Germany have been ordered to face to the right-about, and the troops which had entered France are to proceed to Germany again.
LONDON, Sept. 11.
A messenger from Lord Lauderdale arrived in town this morning. No mes- senger has been sent to France for the last three days. It is supposed ministers delay sending a messenger with the ex- pectation that they shall, in a few hours have to transmit the afflicting news of the decease of Mr. Fox.
SEPTEMBER 15.
On Saturday last, the 13th inst. in the afternoon, that great and illustrious statesman, CHARLES JAMES FOX, yielded his last breath in the arms of his nephew Lord Holland.
The following persons are talked of as his successors:—The Marquis Welles- ley, Lord Holland, Mr. T. Grenville and Lord Lauderdale.
Mr. Fox was in his 58th year. He was elected to parliament before he was of age, acted with the then ministers, and his first speech was against Wilkes. He was often in and out of the mini- stry.
Last night a messenger left town for Paris. He will carry the news of the death of Mr. Fox.
The embarkation of troops for for- eign service is renewed with increased activity.
An order has been received at the Dock Yard, Portsmouth, to communi- cate how soon the flat bottomed boats, which are usually employed in disem- barking troops, can be got ready for ser- vice.
It appears that the French have not yet obtained possession of Cattaro. The Montenegrins hold it.
The reason given by Alexander for his refusal to ratify the treaty with France, is that D'Oubril had acted en- tirely contrary to his instructions; but his Imperial Majesty declares he is willing to renew the negotiations. [ St. Petersburg—Official. ]
SEPTEMBER 18.
We have Paris papers to the 11th, and Dutch to the 15th. All the mili- tary movements indicate approaching war.
CAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
The official news of the capture of Buenos Ayres is received. It capitulated on the 27th of June. There fell into the hands of the English 1,291,558 dollars, in silver and bullion. General Beresford has issued a proclamation as lieutenant governor. And promises to allow a free trade to all nations in amity with England.
The trade of Buenos Ayres is to be put on the same footing, by promise, as that of Trinidad.
It was estimated that the merchandise in the king's stores, principally jesuit's bark and quick silver; and what is in the Phillipine Company's stores; with the little that is retained of floating pro- perty; would amount, if it could be dis- posed of, to between 2 and 3 millions of dollars. Of the bullion delivered in, some was claimed as private property, and was to be restored—and so of some of the money.
Ninety pieces of ordnance, 450 whole barrels of powder, 2,203 muskets with bayonets, 71 without bayonets, 616 car- bines, 4,079 pistols, 31 musketoons, and 1,247 swords—were taken at Buenos Ayres. The English had 1 man killed, 12 wounded, and 1 was missing.
In the capitulation, the 1st article provides that the Spanish troops shall be prisoners of war, allows native and domiciliated officers and soldiers to re- main—the 2d article promises respect to all private property, civil, military or religious—3d promises protection to the people, and that they shall not be compelled to bear arms against his Ca- tholic Majesty—4th continues the civil officers in commission, and promises respect to existing customs—5th provides for the safety of the public archives— 6th continues the taxes and appropria- tions as heretofore—7th assures respect to the Catholic religion—8th continues the ecclesiastical court—9th directs the delivery of coasting vessels to their owners—10th, agrees that all the public property shall be delivered to the Eng- lish.
In general Beresford's letter to the secretary of state, announcing the cap- ture of Buenos Ayres, he mentions that the whole force under his command was 1,621, with 2 five and a half inch ho- witzers, and 2 light 3 pounders. The Spanish regular force consisted of 2000, and opposed the advance of the British a short time at the village of Reduccion, and at the river Chuelo, at which latter place they had destroyed the bridge. Their fire was always ill directed, and did little or no execution.
General Beresford in one of his let- ters, says, that after the passage of the river Chuelo, the city of Buenos re- mained at his mercy, and that the only conditions on which he entered were such as he pleased to offer. The coast- ing vessels released were valued at a million and a half of dollars. The British had made an expedition 50 miles into the interior, had found the disposi- tions of the people favorable to the Bri- tish, and had recovered considerable treasure which persons were endeavor- ing to carry to Cordova.
FROM THE SCHIEDAM MERCURY, OF SEPTEMBER 5.
Intelligence received from Berlin, mentions the following particulars.— "At length peace with Sweden is re- stored. Our troops in Pomerania have another destination. It is said that the King of Sweden has even made us an offer of his army, on which Lieut. Col. Krusemark was dispatched to him. Every thing here assumes the face of war. Our whole army is in mo-
tion. A large number of horses for the artillery has been put in requisition, and is arrived here from the country. We have four grand armies, viz. two in Silesia, one near Sagan and one near Benzlau; the two others are near Landeburg on the War, the third near Halle, the latter of which is 7000 men strong. The citadel of Magde- burg is putting in the best possible state of defence. The depots battalions are completing. Recruits are daily arriving. As to the sentiments of Rus- sia, various reports are in circulation. The reigning Duke of Brunswick is here; and Prince Hohenlohe Ingelfin- gen, general of the Infantry, is expect- ed here momentarily, to receive his instructions. All the grenadier bat- talions are to hold themselves in march- ing readiness; and, if found necessary, there will be a levy en-masse. The garrisons of this city and Potsdam are ordered to hold themselves in readiness and to march at a moment's notice."
NOTICE.
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county, to be held at public sale, on Thursday the 6th day of November next, at Joseph M. Semmes's tavern, all the personal estate of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Consisting of wearing apparel, one gold watch, Washington's Life neatly bound in calf, one bureau, one portable electrical Machine, one shower bath, &c.
The terms of sale are, all sums not exceed- ing 20 DOLLARS cash, for all sums above 20 DOLLARS a credit of three months, the pur- chaser giving note with approved endorser, interest to be included from the day of sale.
The sale will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. JOHN DAVIDSON, WASHINGTON BOYD, Executors of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Oct. 27—1d6b
The sale of the above property is post- poned till Thursday the 13th inst. at the same place and hour.
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the Presi- dent's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. con- tains 42 acres. No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Payloe, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit pur- chasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan 24 wtf.
FOR SALE.
ON the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Mar- rion in Prince George's county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Chil- dren.
The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the whole is contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date.
A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtfD
JAMES S. STEVENSON, DRUGGIST, &c.
Having purchased of Dr. John Bullis his Medical establishment, and having just received an extensive supply of articles in the Drugg line. Now offers for sale at the Drug store near the Navy Yard (late occu- pied by Dr. John Bullis) a complete assort- ment of every article usually kept in a drug store, which he warrants to be of the first quality, and pledges himself to supply both city and country customers, on as reasonable terms as any other person in the district will do. His stock consists of,
  Drugs,  Spring Leaves,    Medicines,  Thunb do.    Shop furniture,  Elastic steel trefoils,    Patient medicines,  Silver mounted lancet,    Dye stuffs,  cases,    Perfumery,  Surgeons needles,    Paints of every kind  Splints for broken    Ground and dry,  limbs,    Flaxseed oil,  Offices for bathing in-    Window glass,  flamed eyes,    Paint brushes,  Marble mortars and    Bath stools,  pestles,    Spices of all kinds,  Reeve's water colors,    Surgical instruments,  Hair powder,    among which are  Waxes & sealing wax,    Amputating,  Copal varnish,    Trepaining,  Maccabo snuff,    Cupping,  Sugars by the box,    Dislocating,  Gold leaf,    Pocket and teeth in-  Fine rose and orange    struments,  flower water, in    Elastic catheters,  pint bottles,    Bougies,  Soyon cordial,    Mudges inhalers,  Camel hair pencils,    Fleth brushes,  India ink, &c. &c.  
Orders from country Physicians and Drug- gists, will receive particular and immediate attention. Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared. Washington, November 3—cMtf
JOHN COX
Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS,
Which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap.
No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13—cpN18U6—6w

THE QUAKER. To the Quaker plainness, to! around The festive board, a friendly tribe con- vene; Chaste, simple, neat, and modest in attire; And chastely simple in their manners too. To them her gay varieties, in vain, Fashion displays, inconstant as the moon. Them to allure, in vain does chymic art For human vestments multiply its dyes. One mode of dress contents them; and but few The colors of their choice—the gaudy shunn'd Even by the gentle sisterhood. In youth, The rose's vivid hue their cheeks, alone, Wear, dumpling—shaded by a bonnet plain, White as the cygnet's bosom—jetty black As raven's wing—or, if a tint it bear, 'Tis what the harmless dove herself assumes. The bonnet sex an unloop'd hat, broad brimm'd, Shelters from summer's heat and win- ter's cold; That from its station high ne'er deigns to stoop, Obsequious now to custom nor to king. Yet, though precise, and primitive in speech, Restrain they not the smile—the seem- ly jest— Nor e'en the cordial laugh, that eyries grave Falsely assert "bespeaks a vacant mind." Scarcely gay, with generous ale they fill The temparate cup: no want of new- coin'd toast To give it zest—good fellowship and peace Their sentiment—their object—and their theme. (Booker's Hop Garden.)
FROM THE N. Y. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
GOOD CIDER. Directions for making sweet cider, that shall retain a fine vinous flavor, and keep good for a long time in casks, like wine.
There are persons in this country who have for years past been in the habit of making a particular fine, rich and sweet cider, which they sell from 6 to 10 dollars per barrel;—the method of doing it they have endeavored to keep a profound secret.
The writer of this being acquainted with the art, and desirous that all ci- der makers may profit by it, takes this method to make it more generally known.
It is of importance in making cider, that the mill, the press, and all the materials be sweet and clean, and the straw clear from dust. To make good cider, fruit should be ripe, (but not rot- ten) and when the apples are ground, if the juice be left in the pumice for 24 hours, the cider will be richer, softer and higher coloured; if the fruit is all of the same kind, it is generally thought that the cider will be better; as the fermentation will certainly be more regular, which is of importance. The gathering and grinding the apples, and pressing out the juice, is a mere manual labor, performed with very lit- tle skill in the operator; but here the great art of making good cider com- mences, for as soon as the juice is pressed out, nature begins to work a wonder- ful change in it. The juice of fruit, if left to itself, will undergo three dis- tinct fermentations, all of which change the quality and nature of its fluid. The first is the Vinous, the second the Acid, which makes it hard and prepares it for vinegar; by the third it becomes putrid. The first fermentation is the only one the juice of apples should undergo to make good cider. It is this operation that separates the filth from the juice, and leaves it a clear, sweet and vinous liquor. To preserve it in this state, is the grand secret: it is done by fumigating it with sulphur, which checks any further fermentation, and preserves it in its fine vinous state. It is to be wished that all cider makers would make a trial of this method; it is attended with no expense, and but little trouble, and will have its desired effect. I would recommend that the juice as it comes from the press, be placed in open headed casks or vats; in this situation, it is most likely to undergo a proper fermentation, and the person at- tending may with great correctness as- certain, when this first fermentation ceases; this is of some importance and must be particularly attended to. The fermentation is attended with a hissing noise, bubbles rising to the surface and there forming a soft spongy crust over the liquor. When this crust begins to crack, and a white froth appears in the cracks level with the surface of the head, the fermentation is about stop- ping. At this time the liquor is in the fine genuine clear state, and must be drawn off immediately into clean casks; and this is the time to fumigate it with sulphur. To do this take a strip of canvas, about two inches broad and twelve long, and dip this into melted sulphur and when a few pails of rack- ed cider are put into the cask let this match on fire and hold it in the cask till it is
consumed, then bung the cask and make it that the liquor may incorporate with and retain the fumes; after this fill the cask, and bung it up. This cider should be racked off again the latter part of February, or first of March; and if not as clear as you would wish it, put in thin-glass to fine it and stir it well—then put the cask in a cool place, where it will not be disturbed, for the fining to settle. Cider prepared in this manner will keep sweet in casks for years.
It is certainly of great importance to the people of America, to cultivate the fruit, that is natural to the soil of this country, and to make the most of the fruit which that soil produces; espe- cially, when its produce is an article of value, and of great consumption in this country. A lover of good cider.
ATTENTION!!  A GENERAL MEETING OF THE  SUBSCRIBERS TO THE TIBER  CREEK, Is requested at Thorpe's tavern , on F street north, on Wednesday evening the 12th inst. at six o'clock, at the time of the present Managers is expired, they wish to lay before the subscribers their receipts and expenditures. The delin- quent subscribers are requested to pay their balances to Thomas Thorpe pre- vious to that date. All Subscribers and Gentlemen friendly to the Institution are requested to attend. By order of the Managers. November 7—3t
NOTICE. DR. BENSON purposes returning to King and very shortly, he therefore requests all persons indebted to him to settle their accounts without delay. A liberal deduction will be made for prompt payment in cash, or good notes of short date. Washington city, Nov 7—3t
NOTICE. MR. MERRY, His Britannic Ma- jesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minis- ter Plenipotentiary to the United States, being about to quit the city of Washing- ton, gives this notice of his intended departure, in order that any person to whom he may be indebted may send in to him an account of their demands by the 12th of this present month of Nov- ember. November 7—3t
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. PIRO, Seven Buildings, has re- ceived from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell reasonably low. Also London PIANO FORTES. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—3t
This is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Peter Wood, jun. late of said county de- ceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub- scriber at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this third day of November 1806 JOHN T. WOOD, Administrator. November 7—w6t
RUNAWAY NEGRO. Committed to the jail of Washington county, Maryland, as a run- away, Charles Bowman, alias Charles Bader, about 35 years old, five feet 5 or 6 inches high, his complexion a dark mulatto, his clothes which he wears, are a striped cotton short coat, checked cotton trowsers, and a coarse brown linen shirt. He has other clothes with him, and has a dark spot on his face. His owner is desired to release him or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff of Wash- ington County. November 7, 1806—3tw
TO BE LET For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLIFDEN, RIVER, & KING HIRAM, Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEBLEY. Some thorough bred Colts, some broad tail'd RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be post paid. WILLIAM THORNTON. City of Washington, C. D. 10—
STOLEN or strayed from the City Commons on Friday the 24th inst.  A BAY HORSE, 14 hands high, about 12 or 13 years old, low in flesh, had a few black and white spots on his near haunch, much marked with the collar, and a white spot behind his left ear. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to me, shall receive Five Dollars reward. If stolen I will pay 40 Dollars, to any person who will deliver me the horse, and prosecute the thief to conviction. HENRY GIRD, Living in the rear of the Bank. Oct. 31—3t
BY HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT BOWIE, Governor of Maryland,  A PROCLAMATION, WHEREAS the General Assembly of Maryland did, by an act, passed at November session, eighteen hundred and five, entitled An act to revise into one the several acts of assembly, respecting elections, and to regulate said elections, direct that the governor and council after having received the returns of elections of members to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, should ascertain and ascertain the number of votes given for each and every person voted for as a member to Congress aforesaid respectively, and shall thereupon declare, by proclamation, signed by the governor, the name of the per- son or persons duly elected in each respective district: We, in pursuance of the directions of the said act, do, by this our proclamation declare, that by the returns made to us it ap- pears that JOHN CAMPBELL, esq. was elected for the first district, ARCHIBALD VAN HORN, esq. was elected for the second district; PAT- RICK BARTON KEY, esq. was elected for the third district, ROGER NELSON, esquire, was elected for the fourth district, RICHARD RUTSON MOORE and WILLIAM MCCREARY, esquires were elected for the fifth district, JOHN MONTGOMERY, esquire, was elected for the sixth district; ED- WARD LLOYD, esq. was elected for the se- venth district, and CHARLES GOLD BOROUGH, esq. was elected for the eighth district. Given in council, at the city of Annapo- lis, under the seal of the state of Ma- ryland, this twenty-fifth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, ROBERT BOWIE. By the Governor. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the council.
CHANGED. That the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week, for the space of three weeks successively, in the Mary and Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette, Telegraph, Evening Post, and the Ameri- can at Baltimore; the Republican Advocate, at Frederick town; Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton; Mr. Greville's paper, at Hager's Town, and the National Intelligencer, at the city of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. November 7—tw3w
Patent Threshing Machine. I HAVE invented a machine for threshing all kinds of Grain contained in straw stem or chaff, particularly wheat, this ma- chine has been found on fair trial to answer completely the purpose for which it was in- tended. Farmers now have it in their power to get out their grain with expedition, free of dirt white caps or lois. This machine is con- structed on entirely new principles; its opera- tion is by flails encircled by a cylinder moved upon friction wheels, and can be regulated at pleasure, to thresh the grain more or less, as the dampness, dryness, or particular kinds of grain may require it. It will be found upon examining the principles on which this machine is constructed, that it will be the fault of the possessor if any grain passes un- threshed; it separates the grain from the straw and chaff, as it threshes into the chaff from the straw; the construction is by no means complicated—not liable to get out of order and not expensive to erect. It has been found by fair experiment the power of four small mules or two good horses are sufficient to thresh and clean one hundred bushels per day with great ease. Those on extensive farms who with more grain threshed per day may obtain any quantity they wish, by making the machine larger, and applying more power. It farmers only knew the excellent it is they fulfil in getting out their grain in the mode heretofore used, nothing more would be ne- cessary to bring my machine into general use. Those who have small streams on their farms will find they may set the machine going by water at a small expense, by a small tan wheel. To those who are acquainted with the gentlemen whose certificates I annex, no thing need be said; those who are not, will find, on enquiry, for intelligence and respect- ability they have few superiors. My price for the privilege of using my machine, is fifty dollars. I will dispose of my privilege for counties or states to those who wish to pur- chase on liberal terms. Letters addressed to me post paid, at Dumfries, Virginia, will be duly attended to. JAMES DENEALE. Dumfries, 24th Sept. 1806
NO. I. I do hereby certify, that I have a threshing machine erected on the plan invented by Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, which exceeds my expectation. A great number of my neighbors who have seen it work, think it does not leave one grain in ten thousand un- threshed; it separates the straw and chaff from the wheat as it threshes. It possesses many advantages over machines on the Scotch principle, as they will thresh none but what goes in with the ear first; so that all tangled wheat is not much more than half threshed. Mr. Deneale's machine threshes tangled wheat or sheaves put in but five per- cently clean. In very dry weather Scotch machines snatch off a great number of heads, a great many of which the utmost care cannot prevent being carried off by the straw; the very ears without straw are perfectly clean threshed by Mr. Deneale's Scotch machines, take near a double power to work them. I speak the above from experience; as I had a machine on the Scotch principle, which from the above faults I had not used for several years, and have now pulled it down. Mr. Deneale's machine will thresh from 70 to 100 bushels per day, four to six mules or two good horses will work it with great ease, and I am convinced from the slow pace they go that two oxen would work it. Although my machine (which was the first erected in this part of the state) has been built but a few months, it is so well approved of that a great many more are either built or now building on the same construction. It will be shown in operation to any gen- tlemen calling on the subscriber, at Beverley's Ford, Fauquier county, Virg. STEPHEN MILBURN. September 5, 1806.
NO. II. I have several years known Mr. Milburn, who has given the within certificate—he is a sensible, judicious, practical farmer, and a man of good character. He is a native of the county of Northumberland in the kingdom of Great Britain and has been a successful farmer in this country. I think that great confidence is to be placed in what he says. DANIEL C. BRENT. September 13, 1806.
NO. III. I have had erected on my plantation a Threshing Machine upon the model invented by Mr. Deneale of Dumfries; this machine separates the wheat from the straw more com- pletely than it can be done by treading in the usual way with horses, and it will, I am per- suaded, clean from 70 to 100 bushels per day. I find that four mules will turn the machinery with ease. WILLIAM CHAMPE CARTER. Culpepper, 5th Sept. 1806.
NO. IV. Induced by motives of public good, I wish to make known, that in company with some of my neighbors, we viewed on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. Mr. Deneale's new invented Patent Threshing Machine, pe- formed by Mr. Welch, a most masterly, neat piece of mechanism. Notwithstanding the straw was damp and the negro flayed that worked it, awkward, yet on a fair trial it beat out and cleaned upwards of four bushels and a half in half an hour; we ex- amined the straw, which was so entirely cleaned of wheat that therein we did not find more than four or five grains. There- fore, on the whole, I do not hesitate to pro- nounce it, in my judgment, the most complete and most useful thing of the kind which hu- man wisdom has yet invented. JOHN STRODE. Culpepper, 29th August, 1806.
NO. V. Since the date of the above, the manager of the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. Mr. Reuben Beazeley, a man of good character and respectability, who has had the conducting of the aforesaid machine, has made the follow- ing affidavit. JOHN STRODE. CULPEPPER COUNTY TO WIT: This day personally appeared before me, Mr. Reuben Beazeley, and made oath that the wheat machine, commonly called De- neale's Patent Threshing machine, under his care and direction, on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. as the hands begin to understand it more, gets out wheat faster than at the beginning; and has on fair trial lately cleaned from the straw in the space of half an hour more than six bushels of wheat, and believes it would continue to do that much as long as the four mules that work it could remain at that service, until taken out to give them food and water. Certified under my hand this 11th day of September, 1806. JOHN STRODE.
IRON WORKS, FOR SALE. THE Subscriber is duly empowered to contract for the sale of a handsome site for iron works, and eight thousand acres of Land adjoining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about nine miles above Fredericksburg. The site, for the works embraces a small stream with 60 feet fall of water, within 500 yards of its confluence with the river, and immedi- ately above commences the most advantageous one for water works, of different kinds, commanding the whole course of the river Rappahannock, by a natural canal of about 500 yards in length, into which the whole force of the river may be turned with little expense. There has been a furnace and other works for- merly erected here, and the ore found equal and abundant to any in the country, and it has been several times tried by good judges. The title is indisputable, and a great bargain may be had. The subscriber will at any time at- tend those inclined to view the premises, and can show the lands, and site for the works, by an accurate survey he now has, on applica- tion to him at Dumfries, Virginia. JAMES DENEALE. September 29—6twam
ADVERTISEMENT. William Campbell, bill of Interpleader, IN CASE OF Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, Jan. John Ashby, and Jacob Baker, Complainants. VERSUS William M c Duncanson and Samuel Ward, Defendants. THE bill in this case now de- pending in chancery in the circuit court for the county of Washington in the district of Columbia, in which Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, Jan. John Ashby and Jacob Baker of the city of Philadelphia, are complainants against William Mayne Duncanson, of the city of Washington, and Samuel Ward of the city of New York de- fendants; the bill in the said case set forth, among other things, that a certain Robert Morris and a certain John Nicholson and a certain James Greenleaf or some of them, being seized of certain squares in the said city of Washington, in the district of Columbia, and in the said bill mentioned, conveyed the same to the said W. M. Duncanson, to guar- antee him against certain bills of exchange and notes, and that certain of the said bills were held by the said Samuel Ward, but that the whole of the said bills and notes have been fully discharged without any loss or injury to the said W. M. Duncanson, who is com- pletely exonerated from any charge on ac- count of the same. The said bill further states, that the interest on said squares had borne by assignment to the complainants in said bills, and prays that the complainants may have a conveyance for the same. In this bill of interpleader, the said Wm. Campbell states, that previously to the assignment in the aforesaid bill mentioned, the said R. Morris and John Nicholson were indebted to him, the said W. Campbell, in a large sum of money, and that he sued on certain writs of attach- ments against the said R. Morris and John Nicholson, respectively returnable to the ge- neral court of the state of Maryland, and that the said attachments were laid upon certain squares and lots in the city of Washington. That upon the return of the said attachments the same were by the said court qualified, from which said judgment, the said Wm. Camp- bell sued forth a writ of error to the court of appeals of Maryland, being a court of the last resort; and the said court of appeals af- firmed, at June term in 1800, took the said judgments of the general court into considera- tion and reversed the same, and did then con- demn the said property (so attached) for the payment of the money mentioned in said at- tachments. The said Wm. Campbell further states that after the said judgment of the court of appeals the said Wm. Campbell issued several writs of fieri facias, under which a part of said property was legally sold, and that he became the purchaser of the same. He fur- ther states, that the oil and notes for which the aforementioned mortgage to Duncanson was made have been fully paid, and that the said property cannot with good conscience be any longer held by said Duncanson or Ward, on account of the same. He further states, that the several squares mentioned in said bill of Pratt and others, except square north of the square west of 666 square 566, square south of 114 square 449, square west of 604 and square west of 566, were condemned as aforesaid and purchased by him; the said Wm. Campbell further states, that the said Wm. M. Duncanson is indebted to him to a consid- erable amount, and in a much greater sum than any claim which the said Duncanson can have as a lien upon said property, and prays that the property mentioned in the bill of said Pratt and others, and purchased by him the said Campbell as aforesaid may be con- veyed to him. It is requested by the said Wm. Camp- bell that the said Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, Jan. John Ashby, Jacob Baker & Samuel Ward, do not rely within the district of Columbia, nor within reach of the process of this court. It is there- fore ordered, that the said Wm. Campbell cause a copy of this order to be inferred as least once in each of three successive weeks in a Philadelphia and New York newspaper, and in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist, before the first day of December next, to the intent that the said Pratt, Francis, Miller, Ashby, Baker and Ward, may have notice of this application and of the object of this bill, and be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday of December next, to show cause if any they can, why a decree shall not pass as prayed. By order of the hon. William Cranch, chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Wm. BRENT, Clk. October 29—w3t
LOST, Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip—her un- derlip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof—has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the thief and Mare shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me. Charles Mirrle. Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept 26—tf
W AS committed to the jail of this county as a runaway slave on the 17th inst. a bright mulatto man by the name of RICHMOND THOMAS about 35 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, wide mouth and thick lips, the little finger of his left hand crooked, his clothing is an old black broad cloth coat, a black satin and silk and cotton jacket, a pair of blue & white striped pant- loons, a white shirt, a pair old shoes and a white and green hat, says he is free and lives in this city, has taken a tour to the Mi- ami's and was on his way home when taken up, his owner is desired to come and prove property pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law. L. HILDEARY, Sheriff Allegany county, Maryland. Cumberland, October 8—3tw.

LOST. The following Certificates of United States Debt. No 2708 for 244 dols. 45 cts. 6 per cents. 3922 for 13 dols. 3 per cents. 3339 for 122 dols. 23 cts. deferred 6 per cents. Issued by the Register of the Treasury, Joseph Moore, Esq. the 6 per cts. on the 21 September, 1791—the 6 per cts. on the 25 January, 1792, and the deferred 6 per cents on the 27 January, 1792, in favour of William Wilson, of Alexandria. For the renewal of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States. WM. HODGSON. October 11th, 1806—6w
The Subscribers residing near the Navy Yard, offer for sale on the most reasonable terms the following GROCERIES, Cognac, and } Brandy. French, } Holland, and } Gin. Country, } Jamaica, } Rum. New England, } Whiskey London Particular Madeira Wine, Spirit and Whiskey Bounce. A fresh supply of Teas of the first quality and latest importation. Smoked salmon, Pickled do. in kits, Smoked herring in boxes, Cod or dumb fish in do. Tongues and Lounds in kegs, Mussel in boxes, Chocolate in boxes or pounds, Sugar in barrels, Cheeses, &c. with a number of other articles. JOSEPH CASSIN, & Co. October 27—2w
CHEAP FALL GOODS. T. W. PAIRO has just returned from Philadelphia with his FALL & WINTER GOODS, the greatest part of which he can sell considerably lower, than he was able to do last year. THEY CONSIST OF Superfine cloths, } Mouselin very cheap, Second & coarse, do. } Plain leno. Cashmeres & coatings, } Leno and mouselin hand- Bombazets, bay, } kerchiefs, Blankets, } Leno caps, Combs of a variety, } India jaconet, Calicoes, cambracs, } Sprig'd do. Crape, newing cotton } Cotton and silk enam- Super, playing cards, } brays, Jefferson cord, } Book mouselin, Bennets and cotton do. } Very handsome rib- Dimities, fustians, } bonnets, Flannels, } Swansdowns, Gloves of great variety, } Damask silk shawls, Gingham, bandannos, } Camels hair and cot- Silk head handker- } ton do. chiefs of great beau- } Muffs and dippets, ty, } Sarrets, fustars, Madras do. } Spanish segars, Linen and cotton do. } Sufunders, Ladies silk hose, lead } Ladies hosiery, colored, white and } Childrens do. black, } Cotton & worsted do. } LONDON PIANOS of a great variety, } with additional and Gentlemen's silk, cot- } extra keys, & plain ton and worsted, do. } do. Children and servants } Bed ticking, do. } Table cloths, Best Philadelphia hats, } Tickfets and velvets, London do. } Cotton and silk um- Knives and forks, } brellas, Irish linens, } permanent candles, German do. } Window glass 10 by Very fine lawns, } 12, Black and green lute } Fancy waistcoats, strings, } and a great many Beads, diaper, } other articles. Groceries of a Superior quality. T. W. Pairo has been particularly careful in buying the following assortment of Groceries, which he expects in about 10 days. Madeira wines, Old Sherry, Particular Teneriffe, Port, wine, Cigret, Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Rum, Gin, Cherry-Bounce, Whiskey, Imperial Old Whisky and Souchong Teas, Loaf, Lump, and Brown Sugars, Currants, Prunes and Almonds. N. B. Part of the above dry Goods will not arrive before the beginning of next week. October 27—6t
50 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. a mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankin trowsers, also one old fur coat and old hat that had much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. SALSTON BURGER. N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Bent. 12—wtf
TO RENT, THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. ITALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
20 Dollars Reward. ELOPED in the night of the 18th instant, MILLY, a dark Mulatto, about 30 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of rather a slim make, a small scar on her forehead, occasioned she said, by a piece of wood striking her when cutting it—When she laughs she shows her teeth, which are pretty large, white, and placed a considerable distance apart. Among the articles of apparel she took with her, were a striped calico gown bunched round the bottom, a jacket and petticoat of striped calico of a lead color, with white fl. evan. Whoever brings the said mulatto to the subscriber, shall receive, if in the territory of Columbia, 5 dollars, if 20 miles from home, 10, and in the same proportion for any greater distance, and all reasonable charges paid. ANDREW T. MCCORMICK. Oct. 24—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor. New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cashmeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankins, cotton cashmeres, India nankins, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar white and fancy Merseilles, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells new invented patent elastic suspender, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23—tf
Post Office, Washington. MAIL ESTABLISHMENT, To commence 13th October, 1806. THE Northern mail by way of Baltimore will arrive every day at 5 P. M. and be closed at 8 P. M. The Southern mail, by way of Alexandria, will arrive every day at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M. The North-western mail, by way of Fredericktown, will arrive every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 P. M. and will be closed at 8 P. M. The Eastern mail, from Annapolis and the Eastern Shore, will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 P. M. and will be closed every Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M. The mail from Port Tobacco, Leonardtown, the Ridge, &c. will arrive every Tuesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Thursday at 8 P. M. The mail from Benedict, Charlottehall, &c. will arrive every Wednesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Friday at 8 P. M. The mail from Brookville will arrive every Thursday at 7 P. M. and be closed every Wednesday at 8 P. M. The mail from Winchester, Shepherdstown, Leesburg, &c. will arrive every Monday at 2 P. M. and be closed the same day at 7 P. M. The mail from Ohio by Clarkburg, Winchester, Paris, Centreville, &c. will arrive every Friday at 10 A. M. and be closed the same day at 2 P. M. The New Orleans mail by way of Port Stoddert, Athens, Greenville, &c. will arrive every Saturday at 8 A. M. and be closed every Saturday at 7 P. M. The Tennessee, Mississippi and Orleans mail will arrive every Monday at 6 P. M. and close at 9 P. M. NOTE—During the Winter the Northern mail will not arrive until 8 P. M. THOMAS MUNROE, P. M. October 13—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON, Washington city, June 23—tf
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Charles McLaughlin deceased, are informed that their accounts are lodged in the Orphans court of Washington county, and that a list thereof is placed in the hands of Francis S. Key, Esq. with directions to bring suits against all those who do not settle them by the 10th day of November next. George Town, October 22—11
A TAN YARD FOR SALE. SITUATE on sq. east of sq. 642 in the city of Washington, together with 21 lots containing 77,198 square feet of ground in said square, the whole of which is completely enclosed with an excellent post and rail fence. The buildings consist of a well built brick dwelling house 30 by 15 1 2 ft. 2 stories high, and a large kitchen, a brick currying shop and warehouse 30 by 15 1 2 ft. one story high, and a frame leather house, a tan yard containing 25 excellent tins or vats which are uniformly supplied by water conveyed from a spouting post in the yard, a bark and milk house 45 ft. sq. sufficient to contain 100 cord of bark, with a drying loft over the same, a beam house 20 by 16 ft.—likewise a stable for 6 horses. This situation for carrying on the tanning business is not excelled by any other in the state, as green hides, &c. can be purchased in the city to any reasonable amount, where a ready market is found for every species of leather.—Tams—one fourth of the purchase money to be paid down at closing the contract, and the remainder at 3 equal payments satisfactorily secured at 3, 6 & 9 months with interest—a discount of 3 per cent. per annum will be given for the 3 last payments if discharged at the time of the sale. Possession to be given on 1st April next. The present occupant will treat with the purchaser for his stock of hides then in vats, bark and tanning utensils. Any person inclined to purchase will of course view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Underwood, Treasury Department. City of Washington, Oct. 27—tf
ATTENTION!!! Those persons that wish to purchase the GENUINE PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES OF RICHARD LEE & SON MUST APPLY TO Mr. Daniel Rapine, Capitol Hill, Washington, & Dr. N. Magruder, George Town.
"An ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure." For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, Prepared by Richard Lee & Son, Baltimore. THIS medicine has, for eight years past been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies, and the southern part of the U. States, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances. Facts of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy, founded on mere assertion. It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills taken once every two weeks, during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative: & further, that in the early stages of those disorders, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and beyond the power of common remedies. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretion—to restore and amend the appetite—to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach and severe head aches—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Infallible Fever and Ague Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitent fevers. Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine have proved ineffectual. Not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle. These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, bring on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial, have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of but being a very nausous medicine, and often taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently loath for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient. Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or toninefs in the stomach and bowels—they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest infant or the most delicate pregnant lady with propriety.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident. Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
Genuine Persian Lotion, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals, (the basis of other lotions) and unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tatters ring worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for Acute Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the face and neck &c. The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of Head-Ache. Lee's Damask Lip Salve, Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped or sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Lee's Genuine Corn Plaster. An infallible remedy for speedily removing Corns, Root and Branch, without giving pain. Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints. It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son, on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine. Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No. 27, Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10—6w
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Mansion at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Baroaby, 12th June 1805—tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
GEORGE-TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES. THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MYER'S NEW LINE WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES'S Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', MYER'S and FROST'S Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1—tf
POSTPONEMENT of the LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACE. THE race for FORTY Guineas lately advertised and designed to have been run on Tuesday the 14th inst. was postponed till Tuesday the 11th November next, when the prize of 40 guineas will be run for over the Leonard Town course agreeably to the rules of the club, free for any horse, mare or gelding, the sole and absolute property of some member or members of the club; otherwise the person propounding to start a horse shall pay two guineas in the pound on the amount of the purse. The treasurer is authorised to receive subscriptions for the Jockey Club of any person at his discretion—this being the last year's race of the Club. Gentlemen propounding to start horses may become members by subscribing one guinea; horses to be entered before 9 o'clock of the evening preceding the race. No race unless two horses at least start for the purse. By order, E. I. MILLARD, Sec. & Treasurer. October 24—tf
NOTICE. ON MONDAY the 20th of November at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Sale, at the Navy Yard Washington—Cables and worn Cordage of all sizes, in convenient lots, computed to be about Fifty tons. If bad weather the sale will take place next fair day. Washington October 29—tN10
WILLIAM MARBURY, HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by Mr. BREWER, next door above Mr. Ellis Riggs Store on Bridge Street, A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low. George Town, October 15—tawam
DR. REES NEW CYCLOPEDIA. D. RAPINE, on Capitol Hill, respectfully informs his subscribers to Dr. Rees's new Cyclopaedia, that the first part of the second volume is now ready for delivery, and requests that those subscribers who have not been supplied with THIS and the preceding volumes, will be so good as to send for them at his store. Where he has always for Sale, A very large assortment of Books and Stationery on reasonable terms. Also ALMANACS for the year 1807.—Store keepers who purchase by the dozen will have a considerable allowance made to them. November 3—4t
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806—spf
60 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 20th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Horace Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. a blue coat and overalls, one light colored bearskin coat and overalls, a Swansdown waistcoat, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckat. JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 30 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7—2wtf
By his excellency ROBERT BOWIE Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it has been stated to me, by the petition of number of respectable persons, inhabitants of Prince George's county, that a MURDER hath been committed on the person of CHARLES NEVITT, junior, late of Prince George's county—by a certain negro man, (slave of Basil Soper,) called WALL, who hath since absconded and fled from justice. And whereas it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice, I have therefore thought proper to issue this my Proclamation, and do, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said negro WALL, in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice. Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the Seal of the state of Maryland, this sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six. ROBERT BOWIE, By his Excellency's command. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Ordered, That the foregoing Proclamation be published once in each week until countermanded, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette and Evening Post, at Baltimore; the Frederick-town Advocate, and in the National Intelligencer, at the City of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Sept. 22—wtf.
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man slave named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the road to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a rentible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Causin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN, Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf