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Published by order of the House of Representatives of the United States. JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk. Sept. 27—ep3w
A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office at Washington City on the 1st day of October, 1805.
A. Thomas Arbuckle, Anthony Addison, Esq. Jeff Amos, John Armstrong.
B. Philip Hines Baker, Matthew Bonnett, Capt. Charles Bradford, Betsy Bowen, (care of Mr. Moren) Robert Beverly, Esq. 4, Richard Butler, Thomas Boger, Robert Barber, Levy Belt, John N. Barron 3, Mrs. Bamfield 2, Frederick Betz, Miss Elizabeth Brown, William Burwell, Esq. 2, Henry Baggenly.
C. Doctor John Cumming, Capt. Isaac Chauncy, William Conner 2, George Carleton, Mrs. Margaret Coone, Doctor Jonathan Cowdery, Elias B. Caldwell, Esq. 6, Nicholas Carson, Esq. William Coffin, Thomas S. Crawford, Master James Casey.
D. James Douglass, Robert Davidson, Simon Dennison 2, William Donaldson, Mrs. Eliza Dempsey 2, William Dyer 2, James R. Dermot 3, Patrick Duggin, (care of Charles Dent.)
E. Miss Polly Elvin.
F. John Frier, Thomas Freeman, Esq. William Fletcher, Miss Rosanna Fanagan, Thomas Fitzgerald.
G. Joanna Gallaspy, John Gilmore, William Given, Hon. Cyrus Griffin, Esq. Sloss H. Grenel, John Gardner, Frederick Gueker, William Gardner junior, Thomas Gorruck, Lieut. Charles Gordon, John Gillaspey, Mrs. Polly Gates, George L. Gray and Daniel Garing, Revd. Matthew Greentree, James Gibson.
H. Lieut. John M. Haswell, John H. Hopney, James Hallom, Midshipman Wm. E. Hill, Michael Haley, Seth Hunt, Esq. 5, Mrs. Hughes, (care of Mr. Bentley) 4, John Hall, Joseph Healey, (care of Patrick Healey) Thomas Holiday, Robert Henderson, Elisha Harrison, John Harvey, Lieut. J. Montresor Haswell, Walter Harris.
I. Hon. William Johnson 7, Lieut. Jacob Jones, Mrs. Rebecca James, John Jones, Captain Aquila Johns.
K. Daniel Kelly, Robert Kassuck.
L. William Lambert, Samuel Lowe, Joshua Laws, Henry Lucas, Joshua Lane, Archibald Lee, John R. Leavcraft, James Linkin, Frederick Lang, Charles Lake, William Lenard, Esq. Milly Lomax, Alexander Lyon.
M. Miss Sophia Michael, Joseph M'Donald, Alexander M'Donald, Robert M'Intosh, James Read M'Dermot, Mr. May.
N. Mrs. Lucy Nash, Lewis Nicholas, Paul Noon, Henry Newman, jun. Esq. Edward D. Nicholson, Midshipman, Elizabeth Nevit.
O. Richard O'Brien, Esq.
P. Richard Paul, John Pennington, George Pollock, Oliver Pollock, Henry Preble, Esq. Commodore Edward Preble, Lieut. Francis Passon, Capt. Gad Peck, Don Henry Peyroux 3, John Prengle, Lieutenant Oliver H. Perry, Elijah Phelps, William Pitman, Thomas Peterkin, Lawson Pearson 2, Monsieur Godefroid Peintre, Mrs. Harriot Peden, R. Peacock, Esq. Charles Pinckney, Esq.
R. William Rogers, Jacob Rump, jun., Esq. 2, William W. Rodman, Francis Richard, Lieut. Benjn. F. Read, Robert Richey 2, Doctor William Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Runnells, Thomas Robertson, James Renshaw.
S. Mrs. Sares, Mr. Edward Smothers, Thomas Sprigg, Esq. 2, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Robert Smith, Mr. Alexander Soper 2, Solomon Sibbitt, Reverend Robert Sparks, Livingston Shannon, Gilbert Stewart, Esq. James Stone 2, Charles Swann, Walter B. Smallwood.
T. Robert Taylor; Doctor James M. Taylor, Miss Elizabeth Tacker, William Tunnicliff, George Thompson, Miss Tarlanson, John Thurman, Esq. Miss Sally Thompson, William Travis 2.
U. Thomas W. Ustick 2.
V. Lund Washington, Zephaniah Wade David Watson, Henry Wert, Doctor, James Wallis, William Weaden, Mr. Williams, Mr. Wilson, Henry Weaver, Revd. M. L. Weems, David Wilkinson, Miss Ann Wodfield, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Joseph Wilson, Issac Wilson, Elizabeth Washington, John Wilson, James Woodroof, Joshua Watson.
W. Samuel Vicary.
Y. James Young, Henry Yenaway.
October 4—
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
AN ENQUIRY INTO THE CONSTITUTIONALITY AND EXPEDIENCY OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT MAKING PROVISION FOR EDUCATION AND INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. (Continued.)
6. One of the great objects, for which the Constitution of the United States was adopted, was "to form a more perfect union." Now what could have this effect more completely, than the United States constantly directing a large portion of resources drawn equally from all to those great internal improvements, whose gravitating principle is, by facilitating intercourse and an exchange of productions, to equalise the interests of all the respective parts of the confederacy. By this means the interests of the several states being knit into an indissoluble union, and the welfare of all being bound up together, would not a new, and by far the most efficient tie in the power of man, be created, to uphold the federative principle and to give immortality to the union of the states? The affection of the whole nation would irresistibly attach itself to a government so actively engaged in promoting the general interests, and a new, and most powerful incentive would be added to popular vigilance. Every individual, considering his personal interest involved in the measures of his rulers, would keep his eyes fixed on their conduct, and would not fail, by his suffrage, to mark his approbation or disapprobation of it.
Further, such measures would not only be recommended by the positive benefits they produced, but they would likewise most eminently tend to procure "a more perfect union," by a steady diminution of local prejudices and jealousies. By facilitated intercourse, and an interchange of commodities among the several parts of the union, the citizens of one district would become better acquainted with those of another, and an active reciprocity of good offices ensue. It would cease to be in the power of the demagogue to inflame the passions of the people of one district against the general interest by discoloring facts, and by representing one part of the confederacy as the natural enemy of another. It would be sensibly and generally felt that the materials, so malignantly or weakly dilated upon as the sources of hostility, are, properly disposed, the best instruments of friendship; and that what to superficial observation is the germ of discord would be, thus improved, the happiest bond of union. We have in the United States different soils and climates, and our citizens have various habits. The Northern country supplies us with fish, peltry and lumber, the middle with grain, and the Southern with rice, sugar, cotton and tobacco. All these articles have become necessities of life. Our citizens, from one end of the union to the other, consume them. Most of them they could not dispense with. For the enjoyment of them they must be mutually dependent on each other. Their union opens the door to a free interchange of them on the best terms. Were they disunited, either such interchanges would not take place, or the expenses attending them would be greatly augmented. Here then, in the various pursuits of our citizens, is found the most efficient, because the most natural and general bond of union; and it is to this circumstance, so flagrantly misrepresented by artful men, more than to any other, that we shall be indebted for the duration of our union.
7. The exercise of this power by the general government will add a new motive to the maintenance of peace. A certain portion of the national resources being, in ordinary times, devoted to general improvements, whose benefits are universally felt, their suspension would become a great and positive evil. Whatever, therefore, has this effect will be deprecated by the nation, as the greatest misfortune, and the government that, without sufficient cause, plunges it into the horrors of war, or uselessly protracts them, will be as sure to receive, as to deserve, the public execration; as during their continuance the accomplishment of these interesting objects will be suspended. There are two sources of danger to which a nation is exposed; that, which arises from the injustice of other nations, and that which springs from its own injustice to them. At present, as well as heretofore, we have been subjected only to the former. The infamy of our power has taught us forbearance and justice. We have inflicted no injuries on others, and we have habitually and zealously sought to adjust by amicable means differences arising from their injustice to us. In our situation it has been obviously our policy to be slow to anger, and to embrace the first honorable opportunity of sheathing the sword. But will this policy survive its causes? Will we continue to forbear, with the increase of our power? Will we submit to indignity, insult and injury, when we possess the capacity of indulging a dreadful vengeance? Is it right that we should? Will it not be our duty to hum-
ble the arrogance of those tyrants that shall dare to invade the rights and interests of freemen, and to teach them that the justice of republicans can be as terrible to vice, as it is friendly to virtue? We shall have the means—and we shall unquestionably use them to the dismay of European injustice. But is it not to be feared that we shall likewise be tempted to abuse our power. All other nations have, and shall we hope for an exemption from the general frailty? The structure of our government certainly supplies us with some hope that we shall. In denying to any one man the right of declaring war, and in confiding the right to the representatives of the whole nation, we have greatly multiplied the chances of a wise and just course of action. Detached too from the intrigues and collisions of the old world, our infancy will have passed in habits of peace and comparative good will; and our education will forcibly recommend the persistence in a pacific course. But still there will be powerful, and it is to be feared irresistible temptations to resort to the prodigal use of force to adjust all differences that may spring up. When America possesses a population of a hundred millions, and the widest and richest commerce that floats on the ocean, the tables will be turned. The great European powers will be drawn to her. Will she treat them with that forbearance, to which in their day of power they were insensible? It is to be feared that her motto, like that of other nations similarly circumstanced, will be "a word and a blow." Hence the importance of guarding against these effects by every wise and efficient mean in our power; and hence the importance of insisting this powerful engine on the side of peace. It is but justice to a most respectable individual to acknowledge that I owe this argument to him.
8. It is believed not incorrect to say that this investiture of power in the general government, so far from augmenting the aggregate powers of that government will have a tendency to restrain them from abuse. This has already appeared in the view we have taken of its effect in preserving the peace of the country. It will have other effects little less interesting. By having a permanent object whereon to expend all the revenue of the government not required for immediate and indispensable wants, it will guard it against many unnecessary expenses, and among others, from those, which go to swell its patronage, and which proportionately augment its power and influence. There has, perhaps, been no engine so fatal to liberty, as the creation of numerous offices and the supporting them with munificent salaries. Such is the frailty of human nature that most men become, in a smaller or greater measure, the instruments of those to whom they owe their promotion; and in proportion to the splendor of their establishments will generally be their influence with the people. In some European nations this description of men compose so large a proportion of the community as to render unavailing all attempts to oppose their plans. Whatever, then, shall conduce to keep us clear of so dangerous an engine is highly desirable. This effect will be produced by what may be considered a permanent appropriation of revenue. It is true that a large number of new officers would be required for the superintendence of the improvements made; and should these be appointed by the general government, it might swell its patronage to a dangerous extent. But this evil can be completely averted by reposing this power either in the states, or in inferior corporations.
The power of a government may become dangerous to liberty in two ways. By the extent and emoluments of the civil establishment, or by those of the military establishment. We have seen that the former will be diminished or limited by the investiture of this power; and there is the greatest probability that a similar effect will be produced on the latter. Where there is revenue, there will almost always be pretexts for raising an army, for building a navy; or for raising fortifications. Those, who may seem averse to the immediate establishment of a large army, or the creation of an extensive navy, will scarcely object to accumulating, on a large scale, the materials of defence. These instantly become so many temptations, which too frequently cannot be resisted, to unreflecting warfare. Now, just in proportion to the want of revenue will be the abstinence of the government from the extension of these two formidable engines of power. The great objects of the country will lay before them, and they will feel the deep responsibility imposed upon them, not to sacrifice the permanent interests of their fellow-citizens to a hasty spirit of resentment.
There are scarcely any other ways in which the powers of a government can become dangerous. Indeed the most extensive civil establishment is so incon siderable an instrument of power, compared with the military, that there is hardly any thing to apprehend from the former when it is unaccompanied by the latter. As religion, unaided by power, is generally mild, beneficent and rational, resting more on the affections than
the fears of mankind, and only becomes the scourge of the earth when it calls in the sword of the magistrate; so civil authority, in the ordinary discharge of its duties, in the enactment of laws, and in the administration of justice, is wise and impartial, when it realises the truth that it must derive its chief sanction from a general conviction of the good which it does. But when the sword of military outrage is called in to enforce its decrees, and when force is habitually enlisted to command obedience, it is impossible to fix limits to tyranny and oppression. Hence history presents us with the memorial of no nation who had long retained their liberties, among whom a large standing army had been long maintained; and hence the commanding policy of keeping clear of this dreadful scourge of nations. Our own annals prove the accuracy of these remarks. Pacific as our policy is, and except as we have been from the terrible wars of the old world, our military has cost more than twice as much as our civil establishment. While the latter does not require a million, the former requires more than two millions a year.
The tendency of the proposed plan will be to repress the augmentation of the military establishment in times of peace, as revenue will be wanting to support it. On the occurrence of a war, either the ordinary resources will be diverted from their ordinary objects, or new taxes will be laid. It is likely that the latter would be the case. Should this be the case the result will be the most desirable. For nothing can be more congenial to the theory of a republican government, and the policy of a pacific people, than the imposing on the same administration that goes to war the necessity of laying taxes to maintain it. Were this not the case, the people would be careless and indifferent; while they remained exempt from extraordinary burthens, they would not investigate, with sufficient jealousy, the causes that gave rise to, or the manner in which the war was conducted. They might not perceive the lurking pretence of ambition, which, under the usual garb of external danger, menaced the common liberties. Nor would they realise the natural tendency of war, rightfully or unrightfully waged, without any treacherous design, to subvert free governments. Whereas, when, on the contrary, they were called upon to pay new taxes, and thus made immediately to feel the evils of war, their vigilance would be excited, their enquiring faculties would be actively engaged, they would see impending danger in all its complicated forms, and they would guard against it by the approbation or disapprobation with which they received the measure of their rulers. They would soon hurl from office the instigators of an unjust, while they supported with irresistible vigor the authors of an honest war; thus, in one or the other way, commanding an early return of peace; and thus, while it was interrupted, guarding effectually against the natural abuses of such a state of things. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pascal Pauli Peck (son of Col. Wm. Peck,) an officer on board the U. States brig Argus, commanded by Isaac Hull, esq. dated Malta, July 4.
"By the President, which sails for America in a few days, I embrace the favorable opportunity of writing you a few lines. You will no doubt be anxious and feel a little surprised at my long silence, and will, perhaps, place it to neglect or want of affection; but when I assure you I have not been in a christian country for nearly eight months before, you will form an opinion that will be more correspondent to the feelings of my heart. Time and duty will not permit me to write you as length as I could wish; I will, however, give you a short account of our journey across the Lybian Desert, where we suffered almost every thing possible, but in the end gained a glorious victory, and in a great measure contributed to the bringing the Bashaw of Tripoli to terms of peace. About the middle of November we sailed from Malta, bound to Egypt (having on board, as passenger, William Eaton, esq.) in search of Hamet bashaw, the rightful sovereign of Tripoli, to endeavor to effect a co-operation with him against his brother, the reigning Bashaw of Tripoli. We arrived at the port of Alexandria on the 24th Nov. and Mr. Eaton went to grand Cairo in search of the ex-Bashaw. After a long series of difficulties, dangers and vexations, Mr. Eaton arrived near Alexandria with the Bashaw, and about 40 persons in his suit, about the 6th of February. Mr. E. returned on board, and the Bashaw formed his camp 11 miles from Alexandria, where he was occasionally reinforced by the Bedouin or Desert Arabs. At the pressing solicitation of Mr. Eaton, and at the request of capt. Hull, I consented to accompany the former across the desert, with the proviso of joining the brig at Bomba. On the 19th of Feb. Mr. E. our lieutenant of marines, myself, and seven marines, left the brig and joined the army, and the brig sailed for Syracuse. On the 6th of March we commenced our march with about 300 well mounted Arabs, 70 christians recruited at Alexandria, and

105 vessels, laden with our provisions and baggage. Our 1st day's march was near 40 miles. On encamping, we found the well, to all appearance, dry, and there was no water within 6 hours' march. Here commenced the first of our sufferings—after marching near 40 miles in a burning sun, buoyed up with the idea of finding water at the end of our march, we found on encamping, not the least sign of water, nor was a green thing to be seen. All hands were employed in clearing out the well, but were so thirsty and fatigued they could hardly move. For myself, not having taken the precaution to procure a small skin of water to carry on my horse, had it not been for a few oranges I had, I should hardly have been able to move next morning. I laid myself down on my bed to sleep, but I could not, being for the first time in my life almost dead with thirst. Had I possessed thousands I would have given them for a gill of water. About day light, a little water was found, worse, if possible than brine water; but to me it was more delicious than the most precious cordial. We moved on the 8th and continued our march, by irregular stages, until the 22d, halting wherever water was to be procured, and frequently suffering very much for the want of it; our only provisions a handful of rice and two biscuits a day, and every day perplexed and harassed by the Arabs for money, who finding us in their power, endeavored to extort every thing from us. The 22d about noon, we encamped on a spacious barren plain, where there were about 5000 Bedouin Arabs encamped, all in our interest, about 16,000 camels and 56,000 sheep fed. Here we remained 5 days to retrain our troops. The 27th we commenced our march with a small reinforcement, consisting of 37 Arab families, with about 100 fighting men. We might have taken the whole of them, had we had a sufficiency of provisions, which were now reduced to rice only. Water was growing more and more scarce every day, and the Arabs becoming more troublesome. They seemed determined not to proceed to Bomba until news came of the arrival of our vessels, never once supposing they would arrive, but remained under an idea that we wished to get possession of some strong hold in their country, and reduce them to christianity. They said it was impossible for a christian and a muslim to have the same interest. Our provisions were drawing to an end, and our christian soldiers on the point of mutinying. Our prospects were now gloomy indeed, when, on the 10th of April, at the time when we had discovered a mutiny, a courier arrived with news of our vessels being at Bomba. In an instant the face of things changed from passive gloom to enthusiastic gladness; the soldiers who had refused to mount guard returned to their duty. The next morning we marched on in high spirits, being only three good days' march from Bomba, although we had only provisions for the next day. The 12th, our provisions being expended, we killed a camel for subsistence, which lasted us the 13th. On the 16th we arrived at Bomba, having been 3 days without a mouthful of provision, except a little sorrel we found now and then, and a small root we dug out of the sand. To add to our distress, no vessel was to be seen, and no water to be found; we remained that night without a drop. The Arabs again began to murmur. Early on the morning of the 17th I was roused by the joyful sound of a sail! a sail! I went out of my tent, and enjoyed the pleasing sight of the Argus coming down the coast under full sail. All was now rejoicing, and mutual congratulation. About 8 the Argus discovered us, and at 10 I enjoyed the pleasure of embracing my messmates, and sitting down to a comfortable meal, which I had not enjoyed for near 40 days. When I think on our situation in the Desert, where no other christian ever set his foot, and consider what thieves the Arabs are, who would shoot a man for the buttons on his coat, and their religious prejudices, which would have been sufficient to warrant our deaths, as christians and enemies to their religion, I frequently wonder how it was possible for us to succeed in reaching Bomba. Certainly it was one of the most extraordinary expeditions ever sat on foot. We were very frequently 24 hours without water, and once 47 hours without a drop. Our horses were sometimes three days without, and for the last 20 days had nothing to eat except what they picked out of the sand. The country was a melancholy desert throughout, and for the space of 450 miles we saw neither house nor tree, nor hardly any thing green, and, except in one place, not a trace of a human being. "To-morrow morning we sail again for Alexandria. I have but a few minutes to spare from my duty to finish this. Suffice it to say, that on the 27th of April, Derne, the most valuable province of the kingdom of Tripoli, was taken by the united forces of Hamet Bashaw and Mr. Eaton, and the Argus, Nautilus, and sloop Hornet; and that about the middle of June a peace was concluded with the reigning Bashaw of Tripoli; and the Ex-Bashaw, with about 60 of his followers, obliged to abandon their country, without knowing where to seek a home or subsistence. There is not the smallest doubt but that our getting possession of Derne was the reason of the Bashaw's coming to terms. But I must hasten to conclude, as a boat is now waiting to take the letters on shore. Our whole squadron is at Syracuse, and will go down the Mediterranean in a short time. The President sails for America shortly. Commodore Barron is on board her in a very low state of health. The John Adams and three gun boats have arrived at Syracuse."
From the Political Register. Correspondence communicated by capt. Bainbridge. PERTH-AMBOY, 30 Sept. 1805. SIR, I enclose you copies of letters which I will thank you to publish in your paper—they will convey (but feebly) to my countrymen, the obligations myself and fellow sufferers in captivity, were under to Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. his Danish Majesty's consul to the Regency of Tripoli, for his humane and friendly attention. In fact, had we not met with such a character of philanthropy as Mr. Nissen , our situation would have been truly deplorable. I am, respectfully your obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Major Wm. Jackson, Editor of the Political Register, Phil. TRIPOLI, in Barbary 3d June 1805. SIR, WE, officers of the U. States' late frigate Philadelphia, wrecked on the coast of Tripoli, to do justice to our feelings, address this letter of thanks to you for your kind, humane and generous conduct during our captivity in this place. The philanthropy which you showed to us at the first moment of our misfortune, and your unremitting attention to the end of it, believe us, SIR, is deeply impressed on our hearts; and we shall never cease to remember it with the warmest gratitude, and to offer our prayers to that Being who rewards benevolent deeds, for your health and happiness. We are, with sentiments of great esteem and respect, Your most obedient servants, WM. BAINBRIDGE, Capt. and 22 officers. To Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. His Danish Majesty's Consul, Tripoli. TRIPOLI in Barbary, 3d June, 1805. Dear Sir, I DO myself the honor of enclosing you a letter of thanks from the American Naval officers, lately prisoners in Tripoli, for your humane and friendly attention to them during their captivity. The sentiments they have expressed, be assured, are but faint shadows of their feelings:—your kindness is deeply registered in the heart of every individual of them, and no time will ever efface the remembrance of it. I shall not attempt to convey to you a just idea of my own feelings for your disinterested friendship, and the risk which you have run to serve myself and fellow sufferers, as words would be inadequate to the task; but believe me to be truly impressed with the gratitude which such kindness merits, and that it ever will be one of my greatest pleasures to hear of your happiness. I am, dear sir, With sincere esteem, Your friend & ob't servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. Tripoli. U. S. frigate President, BAY OF GIBRALTAR, 27 July, 1805. Dear Sir, THE officers of the U. States' late frigate Philadelphia, lately prisoners in Tripoli, having received from Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. his Danish majesty's Consul at that Regency, the most humane and friendly attention during their captivity in that place—and being desirous to express their grateful sense of his benevolent services, have agreed to present to him an URN with a proper emblem: I have, therefore, to request your goodness to take on you the commission of having a suitable one made in London, and delivered to his Danish majesty's minister residing at the Court of St. James, accompanied by the letter herein enclosed. I feel confident, sir, that you will readily comply with my request; and also excuse the trouble attending it, particularly as it is to convey to our friend a mark of gratitude for his attention. I have the honor to be, With esteem and respect, Your most obedient serv't, WM. BAINBRIDGE. JOHN GAVINO, esq. consul for the U. S. Gibraltar. U. S. ship President, BAY OF GIBRALTAR, 27 July, 1805. Dear Sir, IN behalf of myself and officers, I have to request your acceptance of an URN , which accompanies this letter, as a pledge of our grateful sense of your humane and friendly attention to us while captives in Tripoli (Barbary.)—We tender you this pledge, not for the nominal value, but as a lasting monument of our gratitude for your benevolence, and with it our best wishes for your health and happiness. I am, dear sir, With sincere esteem & respect, Your most obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. His Danish majesty's consul Tripoli. Perth-Amboy, 1st Aug. 1805. SIR, YOU will oblige me by giving in your paper a place to the enclosed letters. The person whom the crew of the Philadelphia released from bondage was a Neapolitan, and one of the drivers over them; and who no doubt would
have remained forever a captive, had it not been for the generosity of the American Tars. I am respectfully, Your obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Maj. Jackson, Philadelphia. Tripli, 4th June, 1805. SIR, I enclose you a letter received from the crew of the U. States' late frigate Philadelphia, you are directed to comply with their very laudable request, and make the charges respectively against them. Yours, WM. BAINBRIDGE, KEITH SPENCE, Esq. Purser. Prison, Tripoli, June 2. SIR, A twelvemonth ago, a number of the ship's company proposed a plan for the relief of one of the Neapolitans, who, as far as was in his power, showed our people many kindnesses; it was dropped for that time; our emancipation not admitting of a doubt, we have again resumed the same laudable undertaking, and find the majority of the ship's company happy to have it in their power to contribute so essentially to the happiness of a fellow creature; upwards of 300 dollars have been subscribed for that purpose, and it now, sir, rests with you, whether the business shall be completed or not, by advancing the money; each subscriber is willing to give all the security requisite for the reimbursement of the cash—as the time is short, you will oblige us by sending an answer as soon as possible, we earnestly hope that it may be favorable, and that our poor fellow sufferer shall not be left to suffer the bitter pangs of disappointment. With our best wishes for your health and happiness, we remain your's, &c. STEPHEN HOWELL, In behalf of HENRY JOHNSON, the subscribers as per list annexed. JAMES FREISE, JOHN SMITH. To Capt. WM. BAINBRIDGE, Esq. SALEM, Oct. 1. Capt. Penn Townsend, who came passenger with capt. Lander from Bourdeaux, and arrived here on Sunday evening, has obliged us with French papers to the 20th of August, from which we translated the following official account of the late naval action. PARIS, Aug. 12. To the Minister of Marine. On board the emperor's ship, the Bucintauré , 8 Thermidor , (27th July) year 13, 40 leagues W. S. W. of Cape Finisterre. On the 20th Messidor, bearing off Cape Finisterre, the wind blowing violently from E. N. E. and from N. E. I experienced a severe gale. The main-topmast of the Indomptable was carried away, and the fleet considerably damaged in its sails and rigging. The wind having abated, though still blowing from the same quarter, I continued without making any head way to struggle against contrary winds till the 3d Thermidor, when I perceived an enemy's fleet of 21 sail. I immediately formed the line of battle on the larboard tack. Ad. Gravina made signal to the Spanish squadron to form the van, while he himself prepared to take command of the combined fleet. The atmosphere was extremely foggy; we bore down upon the enemy, which was also steering towards us in the offing, with the apparent intention of getting to windward of our rear, and thus placing it between 2 fires by a counter manœuvre before the wind. As soon as I perceived that they were getting to leeward, I made signal to veer to the windward by a counter movement. The fog continued to increase. As soon as my signal had reached ad. Gravina, he resolutely hastened to execute it, and was followed in succession by the rest of the squadron. As soon as he had got up with the rear, he began the attack upon the enemy, which had already begun to tack to the windward—But the fog by this time had become so thick, that I could no longer perceive any thing, and it was with difficulty that each vessel saw the one next ahead. The cannonading was successively continued nearly the whole length of the line. We directed our shot for the most part by the enemy's fire, which was indeed our only guide. It was not till the combat was ended that in a momentary flash I perceived a vessel bearing a Spanish flag which was sailing under her lower sails, her topmasts being shivered. Near her were two vessels belonging to the enemy, one of which was entirely dismasted, and the other, a three decker, had lost her mizen topmast, and was besides much damaged, both making for the rear. The vessel that had lost her masts appeared to be in great confusion, and was with difficulty kept afloat by all her pumps. The van and rear of the squadron were at this time totally enveloped with fog, which totally prevented me from making any movement, though I was sensible the advantage was all on our side. There was no more firing the rest of the evening. The squadrons remained in sight of each other during the night, making signals for succour. I conjectured, however, that the enemy were sheering off. By day break they had fallen far to the leeward. Our part of the squadron behaved with great intrepidity, and those of ad. Gravina evinced a determination to follow and begin the combat again, and the more so, as
when day light appeared, we perceived that two Spanish ships were missing, the Firme and the St. Raphael . I ordered the fleet once more to clear for action, and to fall to larboard and bear down upon the enemy. But the wind slackening, and the swell of the sea being great, I found it impossible, during the whole day, to bring on the action as I wished, though the enemy were all the time in sight. We were busied all the following night in putting the fleet in order, that we might be ready to re-commence the action at break of day. As soon as it was light I bore down upon the enemy, which were at a great distance, and by their stress of sail seemed to avoid an engagement. Finding it impossible to bring on a renewal of the action, I thought it most prudent not to wander further from my destination, and to effect, conformably to my instructions, a junction with the squadron at Ferrol. We still experienced contrary winds from the N. E. and E. N. E. which yesterday blew a hurricane. I have been able to obtain no other information than this of the two Spanish ships missing. Captain Cosmao, of his imperial majesty's ship Pluto , has informed me that in the beginning of the action, the Firme lost both her masts, main and mizen; that he had covered her as long as he could see her, but that afterwards he lost sight of her in the fog. As for the St. Raphael , it is certain that she was not dismasted; but this vessel being a bad sailer and drawing much water, fell to leeward, and we lost sight of her the first night. I could not ascertain the force of the enemy, owing to the thick and incessant fog; but the day after the engagement I perceived 14 vessels, 3 of which were 3 deckers, all of which appeared to be much injured; and if it is true as the captain of the Dido informed me, who had carefully observed the hostile fleet previous to the engagement, that it was composed of 15 ships, there can be little doubt but that one of them has been sunk. Your excellency will be persuaded, as I am, that this action has terminated honorably for the combined arms, and if it had not been for the fog as impervious as it was lasting, which favored the manoeuvring and retreat of the enemy, they would not have escaped our vengeance, and a decisive overthrow. I have not yet been able to ascertain the number of killed and wounded, but believe they will be inconsiderable. I have to regret the loss of capt. Perrone, of his imperial majesty's ship the Intrepide , who was killed. Capt. Rowland, of the Atlas , received a wound. I hope to have the honor of transmitting you immediately more detailed accounts of this engagement. I pray your excellency to accept the assurance of my respect. VILLENEUVE. Another letter from ad. Villeneuve, dated at Vigo, 10th Thermidor, (July 29) acknowledges the loss of the 2 Spanish ships, which he supposes might have drifted in their disabled state into the enemy's line, in the midst of the fog, which was so thick as to prevent his perceiving it, and affording them succour. The two days following the battle, he professes to have endeavored in vain to renew it with the English, who as assiduously avoided it. On the 7th Thermidor, perceiving his enemy no longer, he directed his course to Ferrol, but contrary winds determined him to anchor at Vigo, from whence, after landing his wounded, &c. and getting water, he should sail again in quest of the English squadron. The loss on board the French ships he states as 44 killed, 95 wounded. On board the Spanish (exclusive of the 2 taken) 11 killed, 21 wounded. A letter from Rear adm'l Gourdou, to the minister of war, dated at Ferrol, 14 Thermidor (Aug. 2) announces that the combined fleet had just anchored at Corunna—that the English squadron of 13 sail of the line, had re-appeared off Ferrol for 3 days before, but on the appearance of adm'l Villeneuve had drawn off again. BERLIN, July 27. Two French Couriers lately arrived here; one of whom immediately repaired to the King at Charlottenburg, where it is asserted, he delivered a letter to his Majesty from the Emperor Napoleon, the contents of which relate to M. Novosiltzoff's late mission; the other brought dispatches to the French Ambassador. It is said that the speedy recall of M. Novosiltzoff has made a disagreeable impression on the mind of his Prussian Majesty. This is no wonder, since it is so well known that his Majesty has strained every nerve to bring about an accommodation between Russia and France, in which, at least for the present, he has been disappointed, through the precipitate conduct of Russia. In the mean time, his Majesty perseveres in his resolution of remaining neutral, whatever may happen. This is evident from every circumstance; and the reports to the contrary, which have been circulated, are totally void of all foundation. His Majesty continues to hold long & frequent conferences with M. la Forest the French Ambassador, whom he appears to respect greatly. It is therefore conjectured that matters of great importance are still in agitation. VIENNA, Aug. 1. The commission charged with the new recruiting, and the filling up of the Imperial regiments, are executing their orders with every possible expedition. There is a talk here of a declaration of neutrality, to be carried into effect under certain circumstances.
LONDON, Aug. 15. It is a well known fact, that every American vessel which has sailed for the Mediterranean for some time past, with English produce on board, has been captured by the Spaniards. It was not till Saturday, that this extraordinary circumstance could be accounted for by the underwriters, and for the discovery they are indebted to the following extract of a letter from Vice Admiral Collingwood to Wm. Marsden, esq. dated off Cadiz, 26th of July, and transmitted by him to the committee at Lloyd's: "The Factor, American brig, from Liverpool, mentioned in the letters from Lloyd's as having a very valuable cargo on board, was spoken by the squadron within 4 leagues of Cadiz-light houses. I sent the Hydra to see her in safety through the Straights, without which, she would probably have been taken by the gun boats, and which the master seemed to think a much less evil than proceeding on his voyage to Naples, and running the risk of being met by a Tripolitan. I have been informed, the Spaniards give to neutrals, laden with English property, every encouragement to put themselves in the way of their cruisers, by discharging them quickly, and paying their freight liberally. "The American schooner Hermon is stated to have come off this port before the blockade for the purpose of being taken—and after condemnation of her cargo, was at sea again in less time than she could have performed her original voyage; so that they have both a pecuniary interest in being captured, and secure themselves from the danger of meeting the cruisers of Tripoli." NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE. ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors. ROBERT BRENT, WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Directors. Sept. 4—tf FOR RENT, THAT valuable property adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town which is now occupied by Mr. Joseph Semme, as the Indian King Tavern. This property is in the centre of George Town; the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern, adjoining thereto is a kitchen, stables and necessary out house. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be rented with it. Possession will be given immediately. Apply to the subscriber living on Capitol Hill, city of Washington. WM. O. SPRIGG. Sept. 16—tf For Sale IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Mesbico furnace and its appendages, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person willing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorised by me to sell the whole or any part. JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m. N. B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T. On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately in front of 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 Hanson 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. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf TO RENT FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS, A two Story Brick House, situated on Pennsylvania avenue nearly opposite the SIX BUILDINGS. There is a large garden attached thereto and a pump with excellent water in the yard. The house was constructed for the purpose of having a store in front, or to suit a mechanic, as well as to accommodate a family. It is an eligible place for business and the situation is remarkably healthy. The terms of rent will be moderate—For further information apply to Princess Bradley near the premises or to the subscriber. REBECCA HODGSON. October 2—w6t.

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9.
Our readers will perceive that the entertainments of the Theatre are to be suspended after this evening, when Mr. GREEN takes his Benefit. We trust that the friends of the Drama will shew, by their presence at the Theatre on this occasion, that they are neither insensible to the talents of the Actor, or the spirited exertions of the Manager to entertain them.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
WALTER JONES, a Major in the Second Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia. ROBERT YOUNG, a Major in the same Legion. WILLIAM ALLEN DAINGERFIELD, Captain of Cavalry in the same Legion.
Captain Bain, arrived at New-York in 48 days from Nantz, informs, that on the 21st Aug. he passed through Lord Nelson's fleet of 12 sail of the line, and was boarded by a brig, the captain of which informed, they were bound to Vigo in pursuit of the combined fleets.
NATCHEZ, Sept. 6. DARING OUTRAGE!
We are informed by a gentleman from the neighborhood of Pinckneyville, that a party of armed Spaniards (number not known) entered that place, late on Monday evening last, and forcibly carried off Messrs. Reuben and Samuel Kemper. When our informant left home, he understood that Col. Baker was employed taking depositions respecting this event, for the information of the Executive.
An agent of Mr. Edw. Randolph's, who kept a store at the mouth of Bayou Sarah, has been also driven from thence at an hour's notice.
LAST NIGHT BEFORE THE RACES.
THEATRE.
For the BENEFIT of Mr. GREEN.
THIS EVENING, Oct. 9, 1805,
Will be presented, SHAKESPEARE'S TRAGEDY OF HENRY IVth. OR The Humours of Sir John Falstaff.
End of the Play, A HORNIPIPE, by Miss GREEN.
To which will be added, the COMIC OPERA OF THE SHIPWRECK; OR THE SAILOR BOY.
ADMITTANCE—Box one Dollar, Pit three quarters of a Dollar. Tickets to be had at Mr. Myer's Hotel, at Stelle's Hotel, at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at A. & G. Way's Printing-Office.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to commence at 7 o'clock precisely.
CASH
Given for well cleaned oats by the Subscriber,
Who has for Sale, 4th floor of Jamaica Rum in hds. New England Rum in bbls. and hds. Iron Sugar in hds. Green Coffee in bags, and L. P. Madeira Wine in 2 pipes and quarter casks.
BULLER COCKE, Navy Yard, October 9—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of JOHN A BLAIRE an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said John A. Blaire that on the twenty-eighth day of October, inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, will be administered to the said John A. Blaire, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published twice in any one newspaper printed in the city of New York and twice in any one newspaper printed in the city of Philadelphia before the 27th inst. and twice in the National Intelligencer before the 25th inst.
By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, CL. October 9
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
ALTHO' the war with Tripoli has at length been terminated by an honorable treaty, and our captive citizens restored to the arms of their country; yet even this transaction, which reflects so much honor on our government, has not escaped the animadversion of its enemies.
It is well known that for some time before the conclusion of the war with Tripoli, loud complaints against the administration appeared in many of the "opposition papers" for suffering so many of our citizens to remain in captivity, when their release might immediately be obtained by a pecuniary sacrifice. No sooner however was it understood that the trifling sum of 60,000, had been paid for their ransom, than we hear very different language made use of in the same papers. The person who was authorised by government to treat with the Bashaw, has been charged with having made a disgraceful peace, at the moment when the gallant Eaton had obtained a victory, and was approaching the capital of our enemy. Far be it from me to wish to undervalue the services of Mr. Eaton. He has certainly "deserved well of his country." The capture of Derne, and the victory obtained over the troops of the Bashaw in its vicinity, no doubt contributed to induce him to make overtures for peace; but it is chimerical to suppose that the capture of a small town, several hundred miles from Tripoli, would have compelled the Bashaw to have submitted (as some suppose) to whatever terms Col. Lear may have thought proper to prescribe. Let us however for a moment suppose that the brave Eaton, with his army, had continued victorious, and advanced towards Tripoli, and that our squadron had co-operated with him, in an attack on that town, are we certain what would have been the result? If our forces were like to prove victorious the Bashaw driven to despair would have satiated his fury and vengeance by the massacre of our countrymen who were in his power—on the other hand if Mr. Eaton and his party had been defeated after his victory at Derne (which is not so improbable but it might have happened as he advanced further into the Bashaw's territories) the negotiation would have been at an end; the sufferings of our captive brethren would have been greatly increased, and their duration prolonged.
Although Commodore Rodgers, in one of his letters which has been published, expresses an opinion, that the safety of our captive citizens would have been endangered had the Bashaw's overtures been rejected, which has been confirmed by several officers, who were in confinement at Tripoli, who declare that the Bashaw threatened to put all the prisoners to death, should Mr. Eaton's army arrive within one league of his capital, still those who are desirous of contemplating the treaty affect to think light of this menace, and assert that it never would have been carried into effect. In forming an opinion however on the probable result of the Bashaw's threats we ought to recollect that our captive citizens were not in the hands of a civilised power, but in those of a Barbarian who has on various occasions violated the law of nations and the principles of humanity; and whom avarice alone (in all probability) prevented him from sacrificing them at the time when Commodore Preble attacked his capital. He at that period still flattered himself with the hopes of obliging our government to comply with his exorbitant demands and therefore preserved the lives of his prisoners.
Admitting however for a moment that it was doubtful whether the Bashaw would have carried his threats into execution, still let me ask those who are censuring Col. Lear, whether he would have been justifiable in the eyes of his country, had he to avoid the petty ransom which has been paid, risked the lives of three hundred of our citizens, who were in captivity, when it is well known that a ransom for prisoners has ever been paid to the Barbary powers by the greatest maritime nations in Europe. Have those persons who have thought proper to condemn the treaty with Tripoli, forgotten, that under the two former administrations (which are so often eulogised by them) that not only an enormous ransom was paid to certain Barbary powers for the release of our captive citizens, but that annual tributes were stipulated to be paid, besides Consular presents, &c. &c. In our treaty with Tripoli, no stipulations of this kind are entered into, and besides we have procured certain commercial and other privileges, which few nations ever before obtained by treaties with any of the Barbary powers. The opponents of the treaty, without knowing the stipulations which were made with Sidi Hamet (the exiled Bashaw) have not hesitated to declare that he has been shamefully abandoned. A bare perusal, however, of the letter from Com. Barron to Mr. Eaton, must be sufficient to convince every candid person, that this gentleman was not authorised to engage, on the part of the U. States, to place Sidi Hamet on the throne of Tripoli; and as Mr. Eaton was under the control of the commodore, we have no reason to believe that he would have deviated from his instructions. The service rendered us by Sidi Hamet will unquestionably command the attention of government; & such pecuniary aid will no doubt be extended to him, as will place him at least in as eligible a situation as he was when Mr. Eaton found him in Egypt.
GATO.
District of Columbia, Washington county, July Term, 1805.
John Hoye administrator de bonis non of William Deakins late deceased, and John Hove and Leonard M. Deakins executors of Francis Deakins, who was executor of said William Deakins—complainants.
VERSUS Adam Murray Stewart, Deborah Stewart, executrix of Walter Stewart, late deceased, and William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, heirs and devisees of Walter Stewart deceased, and Sabritt Scott, Walter Story Chandler and Thomas Herty—defendants.
The object of the complainants bill being to establish a debt due to the complainants, and to have the same paid out of the real and personal estate of the deceased Walter Stewart, and it being proved to the satisfaction of the court that Adam M. Stewart, Deborah Stewart, William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart and Mary Ann Stewart are not resident in the District of Columbia. It is ordered by the court that the defendant give notice by publication of this order for four weeks in the National Intelligencer, and the Gazette of the United States, before the first day of December next, warning the said defendants to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the first day of January next to answer the bill of complaint or they will have the relief prayed for in their bill.
By Order, WM. BRENT, CL. October 9—4w
DOCTOR BENSON,
HAS removed to a house on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE opposite Mr. MORIN'S Tavern. October 2—6t
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX HAS received his assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which is large and handsome, and will be sold by piece or retail as low as in any part of the United States. October 7—ef
DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing in George Town, district of Columbia, between Polkinhorn and Hall, saddlers, was by mutual consent dissolved on the first instant—those who have any demands against the said firm, will present the same to Henry Polkinhorn for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to him, he being duly authorised to settle the affairs of the said firm.
HENRY POLKINHORN, WILLIAM HALL. The business will be continued by the subscriber, who has on hand and will be constantly supplied with a general and extensive assortment of every article in the SADDLERY line, also Harness Trunks, &c. HENRY POLKINHORN. October 7—1m
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE.
By Virtue of a power given me by Robert Wigfield, I will sell at public vendue at the house of Henry Harbison on Friday the 18th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon between five and six acres of Ground situated near the Eastern Branch bridge; the vicinity of this property to the city must make it extremely valuable in a short time. Terms of sale cash. ALEX'R COCHRAN, Jun. October 7—3t
By Prince George's County Court, September term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of ALLEN BRIGHTWELL and JOHN EBAN, praying that a commission might issue to determine whether the real estate of RICHARD BRIGHTWELL, late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return, stating that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties. And whereas, all the representatives of the said RICHARD BRIGHTWELL, having been summoned to appear in the county court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid, should not be confirmed, excepting Rhody Cave, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state; to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered by the Court, that the said Rhody Cave appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday of April next, to show cause, if any he has, why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed. And that notice be given to the said Rhody Cave, by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer, once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next.
JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Cl. Sept. 27—w4t.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
Two PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; & likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL, A committee SAMUEL H. SMITH, appointed for WILLIAM CRANCH, their see
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cashmeres, patent Bennet's cord, toilettens, fancy and white Marseilles, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marseilles, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—2f
RAGS.
The highest price, in Cash or Books will be given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by Rapine Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill. June 24—
WAS committed to the jail of Calvert county as a runaway, a negro man who calls himself JOHN BROWN and says that he was set free by John Lee of the state of Virginia; is about 37 years old, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, his clothing are an osnaburg shirt and trowsers and old hat. I found in his possession a pass, which is in the following words: Gentlemen, let no person touch this John Brown, for he is free born, and let him go where he pleases. 1786—Magistrate in Prince George's county, Md. John Stone, Saml. Barton and John Wallace. If his master does not release him, he will be sold for his gaol fees, agreeable to law SUTTON WEEMS, Sheriff of Calvert county. Sept. 27—w6t
ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND.
To be Sold at Public Sale on the 7th day of November next at Robb's tavern Montgomery Court House 1000 acres of Land, part of Bradford's Rest—there is on the tract 200 acres of wood land—the rest is cleared the whole well watered, the soil naturally fertile and favorable to tobacco, wheat, and corn, and admirably adapted to the use of Pastry—a considerable portion of meadow may be easily made; it is distant four miles from the Court House of Montgomery county and about 14 from the city of Washington. It will be sold a great bargain, one 4th of the purchase money down, the residue in three equal annual instalments with interest. The title is unquestionable, and a deed with general warranty will be given on payment of the purchase money. JOHN RONSBY PLATER. October 4—taw6w
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in Maryland, as a runaway, on the 2th day of August, a negro man, who says his name is WILL, and that he belongs to JOHN TYLER, near Leesburg in Virginia—He is about 40 years old, rather low in stature; his clothes are one old gingham coat, coarse brown linen trowsers, two coarse shirts, and an old wool hat; he has a scar on his left arm, which he says has been branded the owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff. October 2—w3t
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
RUNAWAY
Now in this City. DUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CEFIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria. JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of this county on the 18th day of August last, a negro man by the name of RALPH about 23 or 24 years old, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a scar on his throat or neck, and two of his fore teeth out; his clothing is a tow shirt and trowsers, old wandown jacket, old wool hat, two pair striped cotton trowsers and an old linen shirt, says he belongs to James Wyatt near the Red Horse Prince William county state of Virginia. His owner is desired to come, prove property pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law on the 20th day of November next. L. HILLEARY, Sheriff, Allegany county, Maryland. Cumberland, Sept. 11 w3c
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 300 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expense, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to perhaps any land in the county. The improvements are a comfortable framed Dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and every necessary out houses, four good tobacco houses, overleers house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the same without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the same day offer for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, stock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale. CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland, September 20—w11
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, as a runaway, on the 25th day of June, a negro man who says his name is BEN JOHANSON, he is about 30 years old; is 6 feet 1 inch high and has a scar above his left eye—His clothes are 1 check and 2 linen shirts, one red caftan more and one striped jacket; one pair of blue, one pair of mackinaw, and one pair of osnaburg overalls; two pair of stockings, one brown cloth coat, two round-about jackets with sleeves, and one fur hat. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his all fees agreeably to law GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. August 7—w8t
Runaway Negro.
ON the 29th ult a yellow man calling himself JOSEPH R LEE, was committed to the jail of Washington County, in the district of Columbia, on suspicion of being a runaway; but who says he is free, was raised in Accomack county, Virginia, by his parents, who were also free; that he has since lived 14 years in Baltimore, and has likewise lived some time in Charleston, S Carolina. He appears to be 6 or 7 and twenty years of age, is 5 feet 5 inches high, clean shaven and writes, has a decent respectable look, long hair, for his color, well made, and is tolerably well dressed. His owner, (if he has any) is requested to come and prove property pay charges, and take him away; otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs. DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia, Sept. 16—taw3w
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, on the 25th of July last, as a runaway, a negro man named JIM, about 23 years of age, five feet four inches high; his clothing is a velvet jacket, osnaburg shirt and trowsers, and a wool hat. He says he belongs to Mr. Evans, of Natchez and that he was purchased of Rezin Hammond, of Anne Arundel county, Maryland. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick County. Aug. 16th—1805 taw6w
ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Crosthwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia. Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. Maybe—tf

A Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE,
L YING on the main road, leading from Charlottsville to Washington city, containing 863 acres; five miles from Culpepper Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchant and saw mills. The situation is pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and sixteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expence and a superabundance of large and lofty timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three rooms on a floor, a good kitchen, a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—2200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—there is a good chance to feed a large crop of grain on it this fall. I will take up to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises.
MORTON PANNELL, Culpepper county, Virginia. August 21—w4
By Prince George's County Court, September term, 1805. W HEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of SA RAH ADAMS and ANNA ADAMS , praying that a commission might issue to ascertain whether the real estate of GEORGE WALTER GIBBONS , late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return stating, that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties. And whereas all the representatives of the said Gibbons having been summoned to appear in the county Court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed except Julius Kidwell , son of Leonard, who, as it is represented, resides out of the State, to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered, that the said Julius Kidwell appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday in April next, to show cause, if any he hath, why the aforesaid return should not be confirmed and that notice be given to the said Julius Kidwell , by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next.
JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. Sept. 27—w4t.
Advertisement.
I OFFER for sale the plantation in Prince George's county on which Mr. Michael Lowe now lives, consisting of two tracts of Land, viz Trial and Deer Pond enlarged, and containing 408 acres. Any person disposed to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Thomas Mundel near Piscataway, whom I have empowered to sell for me. Should this property not be disposed of by private sale before Wednesday the 9th October next it will at 12 o'clock of that day be offered at PU BLIC SALE by Mr. Mindel at Mr. Bowling's Tavern in Piscataway. The sum of 1400 DOLLARS, in ready money will be required of the purchaser, and a credit given for the balance, which will be made known on the day of sale. ROBERT FERGUSON. Sept. 20—w4t.
Rich Kanawha Bottom Lands FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, or exchange for Lands or other real property on the east side of Blue Ridge about 7000 acres of rich bottom land on the Great Kanawha river, and on both sides thereof, opposite and below the mouth of Poketollico creek in the state of Virginia, 25 miles from Point Pleasant, the county town of Mafon county, and 12 miles from the county town of Kanawha county, and adjoining the lands of the late Gen. Washington. They were surveyed at the same time with these lands, viz. in the year 1772, and are held under the same titles, viz. old military rights which are unquestionable. The Lands are of the very first quality, the bottoms in many places a mile wide. The have been lately resurveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each, for the accommodation of purchasers, each Lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for stock, which can never be interrupted. 100 acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kentucky, passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrants to the western countries both by land and water. Their situation besides gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets as produce or stock may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, lime-stone, mills and mill seats—So that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating. A more particular description of these lands, with plots of the several lots, their situation, description and price may be had by application in Alexandria, to Mr. Wm. CRAIK who attended the surveying of them, or to the subscriber. JAMES CRAIK. Sept. 13—w6w
Allegihany.
The subscriber having determined to reside in Allegihany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 20,000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Allegihany county, only by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be sold in small or large quantity as to suit purchasers. He will remain here till 5th October, and be in Western Port at the mouth of Georges creek, 25 miles above Cumberland on 12th of October, for the express purpose of showing, selling, and laying out lands for those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale will be very reasonable, and a long time allowed for a large proportion of the payments, and produce or stock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land opened, labor will also be taken in payment. A small payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one Eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or slaves. He also offers a number of good lots at the west end of the city of Washington, and his dwelling house, out houses, garden &c. in George Town, now under the occupation of Washington Bowie, Esq. The lots will be sold for cash or on a long credit, or leased on ground rents. The place in George Town is one of the handfomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentleman with a family of Children to educate, it being situated in the midst of excellent seminaries for male and female, and good society, with fine water and excellent health. For further particulars respecting the city and George Town property, apply to Mr. CHARLES WAYMAN in George Town. The country at the head of the Potomac, where the subscriber offers his lands for sale, has perhaps important advantages over all other new countries, though in general it is mountainous, yet there are large bodies of land sufficiently level, and fertile in a high degree. No country is more healthy, none better adapted to farming and grazing. The crops of Indian corn are from 5 to 8 barrels the acre, in the common mode of cultivation, and there is no country superior for wheat, rye and oats, but its greatest advantage over most new countries, is its convenience to market, being not more than 150 miles from the seat of government of the United States; to which the produce can be brought by water. Those who may wish for further particulars, may see me in George Town any time between this and 5th of October. JOHN TEMPLEMAN. Sept. 4—w8w.
ISAIAH BALDERSTON, & SON
AT the sign of the Fan and Screen, No 52 Front Street, Old town, and 1 Hanover Street nearly opposite Evans's Tavern) Baltimore. Manufacture and sell the following articles, viz—Fans for cleaning wheat, Wire Sates of the most approved kinds, Rolling & Standing Screens (for merchant mills, and flaxseed Rolling Screens may be had on the common construction, or on Isaiah Balderston's improved plan, which is found to be superior to any heretofore in use for separating garlic from wheat) Riddles and Seives for corn, coal, ore, barley, rye, oats, flax and clover seeds, wheat, cockle, lime, sand, snuff, starch, and brick dust. Woven Wire for milk houses and cellar windows, together with all kinds of wire work, of which they constantly keep a complete and extensive assortment. Orders for any of the above articles left with Wm. Morgan, George Town, or forwarded to them will be executed with punctuality and dispatch on moderate terms. 8th Mo. 23—
PUBLIC SALE,
Of Houses, Lots, and lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland. ON the 23rd of October next, at Mrs. Kimbolls in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz in Fredericktown. A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & storehouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of building, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every needful improvement, and an out lot of 21 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—453 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 13 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual instalments with interest, on bond and security. JOHN ATCHIE, Trustee. Frederick town, Sept. 11—
WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE , the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club. WEDNESDAY, A OCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. THURSDAY, An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—Single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding days excepted. Weight as follows. Aged Horses 126 lb. 6 years old 120 5 do. 112 4 do. 100 3 do. 86 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb. The members of the Club will meet at the CLUB ROOM on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber. CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasurer. W. J. Club. N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths. Sept. 6, 1805—cpfl. C. M'L.
HISTORY
Of the West Indies :
A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business, or desirous of information through the medium of amusement. A new & revised edition of Mr. EDWARDS's History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by his amiable author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This third volume contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the Island of St. Domingo, or Eispaniola, as also that of Tobago; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a prefatory advertisement by Sir William Young, Baronet, M. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
The subscriber, impressed with a sense of the great importance a general knowledge of the History, civil and commercial, of the West Indies, must be to every citizen of America, and of the great celebrity of the above work, proposes to print it by subscription, and respectfully offers the following for public patronage and encouragement.
Proposals for Printing,
From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto, THE HISTORY, CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL, Of the British Colonies in the West Indies.
BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S. S.
Containing, with a variety of other matter:— A political and topographical survey of the sugar islands. A comprehensive account of the ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, productions, laws, government, constitution and commerce.
An historical review of the slave trade; including observations on the character, genius, disposition, and situations of the enslaved Africans.
An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions, and exports; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the island ever since the year 1789; and a detail of the transactions of the British army in that island.
Also, a tour through the islands of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua, Tobago and Grenada, by Sir William Young, Baronet, &c And
A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, &c. &c
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It will be printed in four volumes, large octavo, on a perfectly new and beautiful type, on a handsome large medium paper, agreeable to a specimen, which may be had at the subscriber's Book Store.
The price to subscribers will be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery.
With the last volume will be given an ATLAS, (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz.
 1 A large general map of the West Indies.  2 Map of Jamaica.  3 Barbadoes.  4 Grenada.  5 St. Vincents.  6 Dominica.  7 St. Christophers.  8 Nevis.  9 Antigua.  10 Virgin Islands.  11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola.  12 Tobago. 
To prevent disappointment or complain it is now promised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.
With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.
The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.
JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut Streets, and by the principal Booksellers through the Union.
Philadelphia, July 15—
Preparing for the Press
AND will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, The spirit of the Public Journals; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post , are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. Sept. 9—
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A Brewery for Sale.
By virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21th day of October next at the hour of twelve, Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 38 in the city of Washington; upon this lot are a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads—the standing works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expence, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and Georgetown. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person wishing to go into the brewing line. The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be required. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Conningham residing thereon. MARSHAM WARING. Sept. 2—tdf
Republican Proceedings.
AGREEABLY to notice, a meeting of a number of respectable Republicans from the several election districts in Prince George's county, was held at Upper Marlborough in said county, on the 11th of September, for the purpose of recommending to the Republicans of said county, proper characters to represent them in the next General Assembly of Maryland.
RINALDO JOHNSON, Esq. was called to the chair, and Mr. FIELDER RIDGWAY appointed Secretary of this meeting.
On motion, Resolved that this meeting now proceed to ballot for four candidates to be recommended to the citizens of Prince George's county as delegates to the next General Assembly and that this meeting will support by their votes at the ensuing election such gentlemen as shall have a majority of ballots in their favor.
The meeting then proceeded to the balloting, and upon casting the votes it appeared that Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires had a majority of votes.
Whereupon, Resolved, That this meeting recommend to the Republican Citizens of Prince George's county, Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires as proper characters to serve in the ensuing General Assembly.
Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, and published in the National Intelligencer.
RINALDO JOHNSON, Chairman, FIELDER RIDGWAY, Secretary. Sept. 18—tdf 7
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Y ESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
 1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800  1 do. of the same, for 500  1 do. of the same, for 500  1 do. of the same, for 450  1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddie by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 459 05 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devereux, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankin pantaloon, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber: and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—