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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1102.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A late Enquirer contains a long communication, under the signature of a Kentuckian. Our want of room compels us to confine ourselves to the publication of the documents, with a few of the preliminary remarks.
General W. had migrated to the Western country in 1783, in quest of provision for a young and increasing family. He at this period considered his hopes jeopardized, and determined to look abroad for what he had not found at home. With this object he made a small equipment, and embarked on Kentucky river, in April 1787, and after escaping many perils from the savages, he arrived at N. Orleans in June.
For the events which ensued, we beg leave to refer to the document A. This honorable testimonial will serve to illustrate a fact, which hundreds of living witnesses may be produced to sustain, viz. that general Wilkinson did procure to his fellow citizens in the West, on his own risque and expense, the invaluable advantages of a free trade with New Orleans, years before that privilege was obtained by treaty. It is neither necessary nor obligatory, nor would it be honorable to detail the means he employed to effect this object; it will suffice to say, that this country was accommodated and benefited by his enterprise, and that his personal speculations, in their nature politically innocent, were directed to the friendly correspondence, harmonious intercourse, and reciprocal interest of the two countries, and it will not be denied that he had the same right at that period to establish a mercantile connection at New Orleans, which the merchants of the United States have at present, to extend their commercial speculations to Vera Cruz and Laguira, or to Turkey, China and the East-Indies.
The general has acknowledged to the author of these remarks, that he originally contemplated removing to Natchez, and did favor the policy of the court of Spain, at that time to populate that district with emigrants from the United States, for motives too obvious to name.
His commercial engagements were exclusively with the Spanish government of Louisiana. As he never sold a cent's worth of property in the market, after his voyage, of course the cash he received was from the government of the country, and this he either received in person on his bills, or by remittance through various channels. The last payment was made him in the year 1796, through his agent, Philip Nolan, being a balance which had arisen on the recovery of some tobacco, which it had been believed was damaged, and lost in the year 1789.
On the general's first engagement, a cypher was formed, more for the security of the communications of his friend, than his own, and when his friend left the country, about the year 1790, their affairs being unsettled, he transferred the cypher to his successor, whom the general never saw; but with whom he recollects to have passed one or two letters in cypher, respecting his private business, about 14 years since.
The last letter the general received from the Baron of Carondolet, was dated in May, 1797. It was strictly official, and conveyed the Baron's protest against the descent of a body of troops, which the general had detached, to demand possession of the posts on the Mississippi, agreeably to the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation. The general rebutted this protest, and the troops proceeded under captains Guion and Heth, for reasons of a confidential nature, an order was passed by the general to the officer commanding at Massac*, to prevent the agent of the Baron from re-entering the United States by the way of Ohio. It is believed that the Baron de Carondolet came to the government of Louisiana, about the year 1791, at which time the general left Kentucky, and has been since incessantly engaged in military life: and the documents marked B. will exhibit general Washington's sense of his services during three years of arduous duty: from whence it will appear, that general Wilkinson was actually engaged in defending, instead of dividing the country.
* Major Pike.
General Wilkinson has never by word or deed, endeavored to incline a single individual to oppose the laws or injure the government of his country. He has never received nor employed a dollar for the purposes of corruption. He has never held a commission nor received a pension from any foreign power. Nor has he ever given a test of allegiance but to his own country. He cannot prove a negative, but he has done what he could do to purge himself of the slanders of his enemies, and the correspondence with his excellency governor Folch, (marked C.) and the voluntary declaration of captain Thomas Power (marked D.) are offered as instances.
(No. A.)
Extract from a Memoir submitted to the honorable Timothy Pickering, when Secretary of State, by the honorable Daniel Clark.
About the period of which we are speaking, in the middle of the year 1787, the foundation of an intercourse with Kentucky and the settlements on the Ohio was laid, which daily increases. Previous to that time, all those who ventured on the Mississippi, had their property seized by the first commanding officer whom they met, and little or no communication was kept up between the countries; now and then an emigrant who wished to settle in Natchez, by dint of intreaty and solicitation of friends, who had interest in New Orleans, procured permission to remove there with his family, slaves, cattle, furniture and farming utensils, but was allowed to bring no other property, except cash. An unexpected incident, however, changed the face of things, and was productive of a new line of conduct; the arrival of a boat belonging to general Wilkinson, loaded with tobacco, and other productions of Kentucky, is announced in town, and a guard was immediately sent on board of it. The general's name had hindered this being done at Natchez, as the commandant was fearful that such a step might be displeasing to his superiors, who might wish to shew some respect to a general officer.—At any rate the boat was proceeding to Orleans, and they could then resolve on what measures they ought to pursue, and put them in execution. The government not much disposed to shew any mark of respect or forbearance towards the general's property, he not having at that time arrived, was about proceeding in the usual way of confiscation, when a merchant in Orleans, who had considerable influence there, and who was formerly acquainted with the general, represented to the governor that the measures taking by the intendant, would very probably give rise to disagreeable events; that the people of Kentucky were already exasperated at the conduct of the Spaniards in seizing on the property of all those who navigated the Mississippi, and if this system was persisted in, would very probably, in spite of Congress and the Executive of the United States, take upon themselves to obtain the navigation of the river, by force, which they were able to do; a measure for some time before much dreaded by this government, which had no force to resist them, if such a plan was put in execution. Hints were likewise given that Wilkinson was a very popular man, who could influence the whole of that country, and probably that his sending a boat before him, with a wish that it might be seized, was as a snare laid for the government, that he might have an opportunity at his return to inflame the minds of the people, and having brought them to the point he wished, induce them to appoint him their leader, and then like a torrent, spread over the country, and carry fire and desolation from end of the province to the other. Governor Miro, unacquainted with the American government, ignorant even of the position of Kentucky with respect to his own province, but alarmed at the very idea of an irruption of Kentucky men whom he feared without knowing their strength, communicated his wishes to the intendant, that the guard might be removed from the boat, which was accordingly done—and a Mr. Patterson, who was the agent of the general, was permitted to take charge of the property on board and sell it free of duty. The general on his arrival in New Orleans some time after, informed of the ob-
ligation he lay under to the merchant who had impressed the governor with such an idea of his importance and influence at home, waited on him, and in concert with him formed a plan for their future operations. In his interview with the governor, that he might not seem to derogate from the character given of him by appearing concerned in so trifling a business as a boat load of tobacco, hams, and butter, he gave him to understand that the property belonged to many citizens of Kentucky, who availing themselves of his return to the Atlantic states by way of Orleans, wished to make a trial of the temper of this government, that he on his arrival might inform his owners what steps had been pursued under his eye, that adequate measures might be afterwards taken to procure satisfaction. He acknowledged with gratitude the attention and respect manifested by the governor towards himself in favor shown to his agent but at the same time mentioned that he would not wish the governor to expose himself to the anger of court, by refraining from seizing on the boat and cargo (as it was but a trifle) if such were the positive orders from court, and that he had not a power to relax them according to circumstances—Convinced by this discourse that the general rather wished for an opportunity of embroiling affairs, than sought to avoid it, the governor became more alarmed—for two or three years before and particularly since the arrival of the commissioners from Georgia who had come to Natchez to claim that country, he had been fearful of an invasion at every annual rise of the waters, and the news of a few boats being seen on the Ohio was enough to alarm the whole province, he resolved in his mind what measures he ought to pursue, [consistent with the orders he had from home not to permit the free navigation of the River] in order to keep the people of Kentucky quiet, and in his succeeding interviews with Wilkinson, having procured more knowledge than he had hitherto acquired of their character, population, strength and dispositions, he thought he could do nothing better than hold out a bait to Wilkinson to use his influence in restraining the people from an invasion of this province, till he could give advice to his court and require further instructions. This was the point to which the parties wished to bring him, and being informed that in Kentucky two or three crops were on hand, for which, if an immediate vent was not found, the people would not keep within bounds; he made Wilkinson the offer of a permission to import on his own account to New Orleans free of duty all the productions of Kentucky, thinking by this means to conciliate the good will of the people, without yielding the point of navigation; as the commerce carried on would appear the effect of an indulgence to an individual which could be withdrawn at pleasure. On consultation with his friends who well knew what further concessions Wilkinson could extort from the fear of the Spaniards in preaching peace, harmony and good understanding with this government until arrangements were made between Spain and America, he was advised to insist that the governor should insure him a market for all the flour and tobacco he might send, as in the event of an unfortunate shipment he would be ruined, whilst endeavoring to do a service to Louisiana. This was accepted, flour was always wanted in Orleans, and the king of Spain had given orders to purchase more tobacco for the supply of his manufactory at home than Louisiana at that time produced and which was paid for at about 9 1-2 dols. per cwt. In Kentucky it cost but two, and the profit was immense. In consequence the general appointed his friend, Daniel Clark his agent here, returned by way of Charleston, in a vessel with a particular permission to go to the United States even at the very moment of Gardoque's information, and on his arrival in Kentucky, bought up all the produce he could collect, which he shipped and disposed of as before mentioned, and for some time all trade from the Ohio was carried on in his name, a fine from him sufficing to insure to the owner of the boat every privilege and protection he could desire. On granting this privilege to gen. Wilkinson,
the government came to a resolution of encouraging emigration from the Western country, and offered passports to all settlers with an exemption of duty on all the property they might bring with them invested in the produce of the country they came from.
Under the denomination of settlers all those who had acquaintances with a few persons of influence in Orleans, obtained passports, made shipments to their address which were admitted free of duty and under pretence of following shortly after with their families continued their speculations, others came with their property, had lands granted them, which after locating they disposed of and having finished their business returned to the United States, a few only remained in the province and they were the people, who, in general, availed themselves the least of the immunities granted by the government; they possessed a few slaves and cattle, but had little other property, and they generally settled among their countrymen in the Natchez and encrased the cultivation of tobacco, at that time the principal article raised for exportation in the district. This encouragement given to emigrants and speculators opened a market for all the produce of the Ohio: Flour was imported from Pittsburgh and the farmers finding a vent for all they could raise, their lands augmented in value, their industry encrased and they have exported annually to Louisiana for some time past from 10 to 15,000 barrels of flour for which they generally find a ready market."
(No. B.)
SUNDRY EXTRACTS
Of letters from Gen. Knox, Secretary of War, to Brigadier Gen. James Wilkinson March 3d, 1792.
The steps you have taken to procure information of the state of the Indians were highly proper, and in future you will use every expedient to gain information of their designs.
The President of the U. States will be anxious to hear of your safe return from your excursion to the field of action; and this anxiety is in proportion to the risque you appear to encounter by so near an approach to the Miami Towns, at and near which, if our information be just, near five hundred Indians may be collected in a short time.
Another extract from the same letter.
This defensive protection must be confided to you and general Scott or the county lieutenants, as you may judge proper. A few scouts at 5-6ths of a dollar per day, to each county, ought to constitute perhaps, the main part of this protection, aided by such a number of rangers on the pay and rations of the troops of the U States, as shall be judged indispensable by you."
April 3d, 1792.
The expedition to the field of action is an honorable evidence of your military zeal, and I am happy that you returned safely.
The President of the U. S. whose orders I communicate to you on this and all other important points of your command, hopes, and is persuaded, that you will to the utmost of your power, endeavor to give the fullest effect to the measures of peace.
I cannot close this letter, sir, without expressing to you the entire satisfaction of the President of the U. S. of the vigilance and discretion you appear to have exercised since your command; and I flatter myself your judgment and talents will meet with all the approbation to which I am persuaded, they will be entitled."
April 21st, 1792.
The zeal and promptitude with which you executed the wishes of the Executive, are remarked with pleasure, and will not fail of receiving the approbation of the President of the U. States.
It is with sincere pleasure I transmit you the notification of an appointment of brigadier-general; and I ardently hope the other gentlemen appointed to act with you, as well as the commanding general, will be perfectly agreeable to you."
April 27th, 1792.
The idea you have mentioned, of employing about one hundred mounted volunteer riflemen, for escorts from post to post, is approved by the
President of the U. S.—and you are hereby authorised to carry it into execution, upon the pay stated in the law herein enclosed.
These volunteers are to be engaged for a period of 3 months, unless sooner discharged, and you will appoint the officers thereof: you will however observe, that these corps, as well as your other corps, are not to be employed in offensive measures pending the negotiations for peace.
I confess I shall be anxious to hear of your return from the establishment of Fort St. Clair, which will be an operation somewhat critical; however, the confidence I have in your intelligence and activity, assures me that you will avoid all unnecessary hazard."
August 8th, 1792.
The zeal and activity you have exhibited to further all the objects of public service is highly gratifying to me, and I have so expressed it, both to the President, who is in Virginia, and general Wayne."
January 4th, 1793.
I regret exceedingly the sudden departure of this express, which prevents my enlarging at this time; but I cannot refrain from intimating the satisfaction repeatedly expressed by the President of the United States at your activity and zeal to promote the several objects of the public service under your direction—I am persuaded this satisfaction will be encrased with the experienced of your further conduct."
May 17th, 1793.
As the commanding general has descended the river to Fort Washington, it is unnecessary for me to reply particularly to your several letters, otherwise, than to thank you heartily for the various extensive and important information you have communicated from time to time; all of which was duly communicated to the President of the U. States.
Brigadier-general Poscy, who will deliver you this letter, is a gentleman from whom I flatter myself the service will derive solid benefits. I suppose he will arrive time enough to descend with Mrs. Wilkinson, with whom you will be at the time of receiving this letter, and to whom please respectfully to present my homage.
I have often expressed to her and col. Biddle, the pleasure your conduct gave the President of the U. States. I am impressed with the conviction that you will persevere in the same paths.
My God! what an uproar in Europe! If the French nation shall be united and consolidate their force within their limits, they will be invincible, although they must suffer immensely in the process. But a doubt rests upon their union. If they are divided almost equally, they will be conquered. What a scene the European theatre would be for your military talents."
December 4th, 1794.
The difference between you and major gen. Wayne is considered as very unhappy, and tarnishing in a degree the military part of our national reputation. Indeed my friend, there is no information, no complaint, against you by him, that has been transmitted to this office. In his public letter he pays you merited applause. This has been circulated through the U. States and Europe.—Cannot therefore some mode be suggested, to bury in oblivion all that is past, and which indeed appears to me to be more the effect of nice feelings than any palpable cause? I am persuaded that such a conciliation would be highly acceptable to the President of the U. States for public consideration."
(No. C.)
New Orleans, January 25th, 1807.
Sir, I rest my apology for the intrusion of my personal concerns on your attention, upon those sympathies which connect military men throughout the civilized world, and that sensibility which inclines every honest breast to resist persecution.
You have doubtless observed in the public prints of the United States, that my name and character have been slandered and stigmatized for a criminal understanding, imputed to me, with the Spanish governors of Louisiana; and that I am charged with holding a commission and drawing a pension from the government of Spain.

If my memory serves me, sir, you were here, when I first visited the city in 1737, and I think you were the nephew of the deceased governor Miro, and have lived on this station ever since; under those circumstances and in your present station it would seem probable, that if I am pensioned or commissioned by the court of Spain, the fact must come within your knowledge, and it is therefore, sir, I presume to request from you the peculiar favor, to declare upon the honor of a gentleman and an officer whether such a fact has ever come to your knowledge, or whether you believe it has existence.
Your prompt and explicit declaration will oblige, sir, your most obedient servant,
JA. WILKINSON.
His Excellency, Governor Folch, Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, 10th Feb. 1807.
Mr. General—Your favor of the 25th ultimo has come to hand, & so far from feeling any reluctance in complying with your request, it is with the greatest satisfaction that I answer the contents of your letter. The military life has become now-a-days a scientific profession, and those who embrace it laying aside political or national prejudices, consider themselves as brothers, & under this point of view your present persecution cannot be indifferent to me.
I solemnly declare to you that I have resided in those provinces of Louisiana and W. Florida, with little or no interruption since the 14th of July 1783 (when I came to New Orleans at the pressing invitation of my beloved uncle Don Estevan Miro, who was at that time governor of them) to this period: and it being publicly known that in a quality of a near relation and intimate friend, no person ever possessed his confidence in a greater degree than myself, it may be presumed that no person can give a more satisfactory answer to your queries than myself.
It is barely within the limits of possibility that notwithstanding the unlimited confidence my uncle placed in me, he may have concealed from me at that period, the circumstance of your holding a commission and enjoying a pension from the court of Spain; but as neither the one nor the other is ever conferred without a commission (patent or warrant) since the records (or archives) of Louisiana have been no my trust, it is natural that I should have met not only a copy, but even the original documents with which they must have accompanied from the court. For your satisfaction and the utter confusion and shame of your calumniators, who availing themselves of the faculty which the liberty of the press affords, are endeavoring to wound your honor; I do asseverate, to you and to them under my sacred word of honor, that no such document, nor any other paper tending to substantiate such assertions, exists in such records in my possession: and should this declaration be insufficient to erase the unfavorable impressions that certain persons of weak minds may have received, persons who as implicitly & blindly give credit to what they read in the newspapers as they do the bible: You ought not to forget that you are a soldier, & you must find in your unsullied conscience a source of consolation, and in the esteem and regard of an enlightened & liberal public your recompence.
I remain with due consideration your most faithful and affectionate servant (and kiss your hand.)
(Signed)
VISTE FOLCH.
His Excellency, Gen. James Wilkinson.
(No. D.)
New Orleans, 16th May, 1807.
SIR,
I cannot, in silence, behold my name employed to sanction the calumnies levelled at any man's character; and therefore, sir, I make you a tender of the enclosed; and have the honor to be, with the highest consideration,
Sir,
Your most obedt. Servt.
THOMAS POWER.
Gen. James Wilkinson.
I, Thomas Power of the city of N. Orleans, lately an officer in the service of Spain, moved solely by a sense of justice, and the desire to prevent my name from being employed to groundless slander, do most solemnly declare that I have at no time carried or delivered to gen. James Wilkinson from the government of Spain, or from any person in the service of said government, cash, bills or property of any species, that I do most solemnly declare, that said gen. Wilkinson, to the best of my knowledge and belief, had no participation, and was a perfect stranger to the mission on which I visited Kentucky in the year 1797, and
do further more most solemnly declare that my business at Detroit, was to deliver an official letter from the Baron Carondelet to gen. Wilkinson; that on my arrival at Detroit the general was absent, and I found the place under the command of col. Strong, by whom I was received with the greatest hospitality, and treated with kindness and civility, being left at perfect liberty to visit every part of the town and its neighborhood, the fort excepted, during the few days that I remained there, waiting for general Wilkinson's return from Michilimakinac; who immediately placed me under strict restraint, not permitting me to stir out of Col. Strong's quarters, without being accompanied by an officer, who was instructed to keep a watchful eye over me; that the general delivered me his answer to the Baron Carondelet's letter, on the second day after his return to Detroit, and sent me in charge of an officer, by the nearest route, to Massac, and from thence to New Madrid, notwithstanding I protested against this step, and demanded that I might return by the falls of the Ohio, where a boat and crew waited for me. I further declare, that I am ready to testify the truth of the preceding facts. Given in N. Orleans this 16th day of May, 1807.
THOMAS POWER.
Mr. Printer.—The following letters I recently received in answer to my request of the writers, their opinion of my Patent New London Bileous Pills, as a public Medicine. 'Tis unnecessary to add that those gentlemen are distinguished characters. The offices they sustain are sufficient proofs of their respectability, and I trust is the highest evidence I can give the public of the efficacy of my Pills.
SAMUEL H. P. LEE.
New London, September 29, 1807.
Copy of a letter from John R. Watrous, esq. M. D. President of the Connecticut Medical Convention, to the Proprietor.
Dr. Samuel H. P. Lee,
Co'chester, September 23, 1807.
Dear Sir—I have just received your letter of the 18th instant, requesting my opinion of your Bileous Pills: from what knowledge I have of them, I know of no deleterious effects, which they have ever produced, but believe them to be a good composition for the use they are designed. I certainly have no objections to their being in general use, and in the circle of my practice, frequently recommend them; and believe the people in general give them the preference to any other Pill in circulation.
I am sir, with much respect, your most obedient,
JOHN R. WATROUS.
Copy of a letter from Doctor William D. Hall, a practitioner of much eminence in the city of Middletown, Connecticut, Teacher and Lecturer on the Theory and Practice of Physic, Treasurer of the Connecticut Medical Society and Fellow of the same; to the Patente, dated Middletown, September 14th, 1807, in answer to a letter requesting his opinion of the "Patent New London Bileous Pills" as a Public Medicine.
Doctor Samuel H. P. Lee,
New London,
Middletown, September 14, 1807.
Sir—I duly received your favor of the 9th instant, requesting my opinion of your Patent Pills, as a public medicine, and the experience I have had from using them in my practice. I have to inform you, sir, that I have administered your Pills, more or less in my practice the six or seven years past, and have found them equal, and in many instances superior, to any preparation I have ever known, in all cases where the stomach and bowels required evacuation by the intervention of a cathartic, I view them peculiarly beneficial in southern climates, where almost all complaints are more or less of a bilious tendency, and in any region where cathartics are adopted as a curative indication, they are in my opinion, the most convenient and efficacious pill of any in use, being safe and easy in their operation. To travellers by sea or land, I think they must be eminently useful, having printed directions for using them, which must be a convenience in cases where medical aid cannot be obtained. To the public generally, they have another benefit annexed to them, which is of some importance, especially to the poorer class; that is, they are a cheap medicine, and by being prepared by yourself only, they have the best reason to expect that they are well prepared, and with some experience may be able to administer them in their families, with considerable success, and thereby save expense. Finally sir, knowing as I do, the component parts of the Pill, I can with confidence recommend them as a useful and safe public medicine.
I am, sir, your most obedient servant, WILLIAM D. HALL.
The above Pills are to be had at the Drugg and Medicinal store of JOHN ORR, George-Town, who is appointed sole agent for the district of Columbia, October 6—w1m
To be sold at Auction—on Saturday the 7th inst. at 12 o'clock, on the premises, near the Treasury Office, the property of J. Burrows, consisting of House Hold and Kitchen Furniture; also, ONE MILLCH COW—Terms of sale CASH.
B. SPEAKE, Auctioneer. Nov 6—11.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6.
GENERAL WILKINSON has arrived in this City.
A public dinner of one hundred and twenty covers has been given by the merchants of Philadelphia to Daniel Clark, Esq. in honor of "his humane and ennobled conduct in saving the crew and passengers of the ship Argo," late of that port.
Every good citizen must have noticed with regret the pains taken in certain newspapers to embolden the practice of Great-Britain against the rights of their own country, by employing every species of sophistry to weaken the foundations of the latter. In no instance has this disposition to sacrifice the honor and interests of their own country to the unjust and overbearing policy of a foreign one, been more manifest or more degrading, than in the attempts to varnish the impressment of seamen on board our vessels sailing on the high seas; a practice which is merely tolerated by the British laws within British territory; and which not only violates in all cases the rights of our flag, but is well known to be aggravated by the fact that it lights often on American citizens than on British subjects.
Among the sophistical apologies lately applied to the case, it is said that Great Britain has the same right, in time of war to seek and take her own subjects from our vessels, as she has to seek and take contraband, or enemy's property forfeited to her by the laws of war; that in both cases she only seizes on what belongs to her; and, therefore, that there is no more right to complain of her proceeding in one than in the other.
A few plain remarks will put this perfidious fallacy in a light that must satisfy every mind that is not obdurately shut against truth.
When A and B are at war, and C remains at peace with both, the rights of war possessed by A against C, who is at peace with A, result wholly from the relation of A in certain defined cases, to B who is at war with A. This is the sole foundation of the belligerent right of A against C, and it is a right not against all the ordinary relations of C to B, but limited to a few particular and well known cases. On this principle, and under this authority of the law of nations it is that A is allowed to visit on the high seas, the ship of C, and to enforce a claim to the property of B her enemy, on board, or to certain articles denominated contraband of war, if destined to the ports of B, although the property of C and not of B, it being an established rule, however, in all such cases, that the captor, commissioned by A is not to be himself the judge for which he is evidently disqualified by being a party; but is to carry the prize before a tribunal of A, where both parties may be heard, and where professedly justice is impartially administered.
Is there any thing analogous to this in the principle & practice of A in impressing seamen from the neutral vessels of C navigating the high seas. Here C is in no relation whatever to B, the enemy of A; but exclusively in relation to A, who being at peace with C, can have no right against C, which would not be the same, if no war existed between A and B: that is to say, can have no right against C which is not derived from the relations of peace.
Agreeably to this view of the subject, A does not pretend that he derives from his war with B any right whatever to enforce on the high seas, his claim to any thing, except his seamen, that may belong to him on board the neutral vessels of C. Thus no search or seizure is made, beyond the limits within which the local laws of A are in force, for articles belonging or forfeited to A, by the laws of A. Articles of the nature of contraband of war, unlawfully exported from A, are surely as much forfeited to him, if found within the territorial limits of A, as the same articles would be if found on the high seas; yet even articles of that character, whether originally belonging or legally forfeited to A, are as safe on the high seas on board the vessels of C, as articles of any other character or ownership, and as safe in time of war as in time of peace. The reason is clear. The relation and intercourse is purely between A and C, who are at peace, and in no respect between C and B the enemy of A. The rights of A, consequently, are to be tried not by the law of nations applicable in time of war; but by the local laws applicable at all times; which local laws cannot operate against the rights of C beyond the local limits of A.
Instead of saying then, that Great Britain has as good a right to capture her own subjects on board American
vessels, as to capture enemy's property or contraband of war, it ought to be said that she has no more right to enforce her own laws against her own subjects in that situation, than she has to enforce them against any thing else belonging to her, and being in that situation, contrary to her local prohibitions. She prohibits the exportation of wool, she prohibits that of arms and many other articles, as much as she prohibits the desertion of her seamen from their allegiance. She does not however pretend that she may rightfully enforce her laws against foreign vessels on the high seas in the former cases, and therefore relinquishes the only principle or rather pretext for doing so in the latter.
It ought further to be said, that if it were not impossible to find a similitude of right, in the two cases, of impressing British subjects, and capturing enemies property, on board neutral vessels, there would be a correspondent similitude in the neutral right to a fair trial of the proceeding, before a disinterested and capable tribunal in the one case as in the other. Shall an American citizen whose sugar or coffee is seized by a British cruiser, have a right to appeal to a British court for the security of his property; and shall another citizen, equally under the protection of his nation, be deprived of his liberty, perhaps his life, by the arbitrary decision of an interested party, without a legal opportunity of defending his cause, even in the courts of the party; and with the greatest probability of his being thrown by casual or contrived translations from one ship and station to others, till he finds himself beyond the reach of relief either by his own efforts, or those of his country.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-Orleans, to his friend in this city, dated Thursday, October 1, 1807.
"This morning at 10 o'clock I shook Lieut. T. by the hand—and this Evening at eight I held in my hand a ball that had passed through his heart.
"The best account I can give you of this melancholy affair is this. A number of officers were amusing themselves in their quarters last evening with cards when R. came in and was asked to play: he declined, with a quotation from Shakespear. Some criticism was made on it by T. and an argument of some warmth took place—disagreeable reflections were made—bad language ensued, and this morning T. sent R. a challenge. They met, just before night, opposite to this city. D. second to T.—R.—J. surgeon: T.—n. second to R.—W. surgeon. On the word, fire! T's pistol flashed, and R's snapped. On the second, they both fired almost at the same instant, and R's ball passed quite through T's body and lodged in the left sleeve of his shirt. He staggered a few places—exclaimed "I am a dead man" fell into the arms of his friend and instantly expired.
What a dreadful affair is this! and how much is to be lamented the frequency of such occurrences! R. did not wish to fight him, but unfortunately all attempts at accommodation were vain. T. poor fellow, would listen to no proposals. He had a strong presentiment of his fate and expressed it; but he behaved with the utmost firmness and resolution. R. was much affected, and embraced him in the agonies of death, exclaiming in a frantic manner, "my dear friend! why would you force me to this? let me declare in your dying ear that I had no enmity to you—that I did not wish to meet you—and that I shall mourn your death as that of a brother."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
The following gentlemen compose the committee to whom was referred the letter of gen. Eaton, published in this day's paper, viz. Messrs. Thomas, John Smith, Holland, Taylor, D. Montgomery, Taggart, & Lyon.
Mr. R. Nelson presented a petition from a number of inhabitants of the election district in the state of Maryland, alledging that Philip B. Key was improperly returned as a member of the House of Representatives from that district, and praying that his seat be vacated. Referred to the Committee of Elections.
Mr. Southard moved that the petition of Jonathan Snowden, presented at last session, and a report made thereon by the Committee of Claims, but not finally acted upon, be now referred to the Committee of Claims. Agreed to.
Mr. Quincy presented the petition of Joseph White, praying for a drawback on a certain quantity of sugar exported, but which he could not now
obtain, from the omission of a slight formality in the claim. Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Messrs. Cook, Johnson, Van Allen, Seaver, Morrow (O.) each made motions for reference to the Post-Office Committee, of certain petitions and resolutions for establishing or abolishing post-roads in their respective districts—which were agreed to.
Mr. Van Allen presented the petition of H. Doolittle, praying for compensation for his services in the revolutionary war. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Chandler moved that the petition of Reuben Colburn, praying the allowance of a sum of money due him for services in the revolutionary war, which had been presented at a former session, be referred to the Committee of Claims. Agreed to.
Mr. R. Nelson did not know whether the motion he was now to make was in order, or not. He had been instructed to move that the memorial of Sir James Jay, presented at a former session, and referred to the Secretary of State, together with the Secretary's report thereon, and the report of a select committee upon that report, be now referred to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Southard doubted the correctness of referring the report of a committee of a former House to a committee of the whole. The usual mode was to refer a report of a former Congress to a select committee; that committee would report to the House, and their report might be referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Nelson had no objection to any course the House thought proper. Perhaps a reference to a select committee would be best.
The petition and documents were accordingly referred to a select committee of five members, consisting of the following gentlemen: Messrs. Jones, Stanford, Van Allen, Upham, & Heister.
Mr. Seaver presented the petition of John Carteret, of Boston, praying for compensation for his services as a cooper in the commissary department during the revolutionary war; which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Lewis said, that, as at the present period of the session, there was very little, if any business of national importance before the House, he took the liberty of reviving a subject of some importance to the people at large, and particularly interesting to the inhabitants of the district of Columbia. About four years ago, petitions were presented to the House, praying for the erection of a bridge across the Potomac; and the subject had been revived at every session since. A bill had passed by a large majority in this House, to effect this desirable purpose; but the other branch of the legislature, from considerations which it was not necessary for him to detail, had postponed the bill. In order to bring this subject again before Congress, he moved that the petitions which had been presented for and against this measure, should be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to, and Messrs. Lewis, Moseley, Swart, Bard, and Franklin were appointed a committee.
Mr. Munford presented the petition of Philip Turner, late of Connecticut, but now of the state of N. York, praying for compensation for his services as a physician and surgeon in the Revolutionary army. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, Nov. 5.
Mr. Gardener said that in examining the printed sheet of the Journal laid upon the table this morning, he observed that his name was altogether omitted in the Yeas and Nays taken on the question deciding the mode of appointing the standing committees. It was, no doubt, in the recollection of the House, that in calling the names of the members, the Clerk had, by mistake, placed him amongst the yeas, instead of the nays, and that he desired at the time to have the error corrected. But instead of that being done, he found that his name was altogether omitted. In order to correct this error he moved the following resolution:
"Resolved, that the Journal of this House of the 28th October, be amended by placing the name of Barent Gardener amongst those who voted in the negative on the amendment proposed by Mr. Blount to the resolution appointing standing committees."
This motion occasioned some debate, as a question of order. It was opposed on the ground of its being a dangerous precedent to suffer the journal to be corrected several days after a question had been decided; it was said that, if this were to be allowed, the alteration might sometimes change the decision of a question; that any mistake in the journal ought to be corrected immediately after the er-

titles are read; that errors in the year and page should be rectified at the time they are called over; and that all other errors should be corrected on the morning of the succeeding day when the journal is read to the House.
On the other hand, it was contended, that the member from N. York had taken the earliest opportunity which had offered of correcting the error, as until the printed journal was laid upon the table, he had no opportunity of ascertaining it, the yeas and nays never having been read since he attempted to correct them at the time the notes were taken; that he had a constitutional right to have his name on the journal on this question, and therefore demanded it; that the fact was known to be as stated, and that no danger could therefore arise from the precedent.
The motion was supported by Messrs. Gardenier, Ely, Quincy, Desha, Pitkin, Williams, and Talmadge; and opposed by Messrs. Smilie, and Alston. It was finally adopted, with a preamble, moved by Mr. Talmadge, stating the grounds of the motion.
Mr. Poindexter moved that the petitions of John Baker, Wm. Coleman, James Collinsworth, James Caller, Young Gaines, the grand jurors of Washington county, Edwin Lewis, Samuel Mims, and John Pickering, all of the Mississippi territory, presented at a former session, be now referred to the committee on public lands. Agreed to.
Mr. Dana said, it was well known, that during the last Congress, an act was passed for the relief of persons claiming pensions; the object of the act was to grant relief to some whose cases were not embraced by the former act, and to grant an increased allowance to others who had not as yet received sufficient. This act provides for taking depositions before the district judge, in cases where the claimants have never been placed on the pension list, as well as for examination of the claims of those who apply to have their pensions increased. Whether any compensation should be allowed for issuing commissions, or for making the examinations required, is not declared by the act. A difference of practice, he understood, had taken place: in some cases commissions were issued gratuitously by the district judge: in other cases these poor solicitors were obliged, from their small pittance, to pay for these services. If any compensation were to be allowed for this service, he thought it should be paid from the public treasury; whatever might be the mode adopted, he wished it to be fixed by law; for this purpose he offered the following resolution:
“Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what compensation shall be allowed for issuing commissions, giving authority for taking testimony, or examining evidence relative to claims or applications under the act to provide for persons who have been disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war.”
Mr. D. said he had intended to have had this resolution referred to the committee of claims; but finding the chairman of that committee opposed to it, he would move a reference of it to a select committee. Agreed to.
Mr. Findley, from the committee of Elections, made a report in part; which was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. G. W. Campbell, from the committee of ways and means, reported a bill for making further appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States during the year 1807; which was twice read, committed to a committee of the whole, and, ordered to be printed, with the documents accompanying it.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House that they had appointed a committee on enrolled bills; which the House concurred with, and appointed a committee on their part.
Mr. Fisk, presented the petition of Daniel Buck of the state of Vermont, praying for an increase of pension and payment of arrearages for his services as a soldier during the revolutionary war; which was referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Quincy, after some prefatory remarks, submitted to the House the following resolution:
“Resolved, That the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to aggressions committed within our ports and waters, by foreign armed vessels, to the violation of our jurisdiction, and the measures necessary for the protection of our ports and harbors, be instructed to enquire into the circumstances of the attack made on the frigate Chesapeake in June last, and the pretext or causes assigned for making it, and to report the same to the House.”
This resolution occasioned considerable debate. It was supported by the mover, Messrs. Dana, Upham, Alexander, and Gardenier; and op-
posed by Messrs. Burwell, Blount, Smilie, Nelson, Sloan, Newton, G. W. Campbell, and Fisk. It was finally rejected 93 to 24.
The friends of this resolution contended that this step was necessary, in order to obtain a full statement of all the facts relative to the attack on the Chesapeake; that though this attack had been the cause of the early meeting of Congress, it was doubtful whether the subject had yet been referred to any committee; they wished therefore specially to instruct the committee named in the resolution, who had several other subjects referred to them, to make a full report on this subject—a subject which had excited so much sensation in the public mind, that it became Congress to obtain for the people, as early as possible, all the information that it was in the power of the government to give.
In reply to these arguments, it was stated, that the committee to whom this subject has been referred, had already entered upon it, and were preparing with all diligence, materials for a report. The chairman of the committee (Mr. Blount) read a letter which he had just written to the Secretary of State for the information required by this resolution; that the members of this committee were deeply impressed with the importance of the subject and stood in no need of special instructions to direct them to their duty; that no doubt had ever existed in the minds of any member of the committee as to the reference of this subject to them; that they had considered it as the most prominent business placed in their hands, and had therefore given it their first attention; that a motion of the kind proposed could be considered in no other light, than as casting a censure upon the committee. They hoped, therefore, the committee would be permitted to proceed with their enquiries, without any additional instructions, which were altogether unnecessary.
The debate, with the Yeas and Nays, will appear in the next National Intelligencer.
Adjourned.
IN SENATE, Nov. 5, 1807.
Mr. Tiffin offered the following resolution.
Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following section be submitted to the legislatures of the several states, which when ratified and confirmed by the legislatures of three fourths of the said states, shall be valid and binding as a part of the Constitution of the United States in lieu of the first section of the third article thereof.
The Judicial power of the U. S. shall be vested in one Supreme Court, & in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges both of the Supreme and inferior courts shall hold their offices for years, shall be removed by the President, on the address of two thirds of both Houses of Congress requesting the same, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office.—
Which was ordered to lie for consideration.
Mr. Mitchell offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary to be made in the laws respecting insurrections and violations of the public peace and authority, as well as the laws respecting the conspiracy or enterprize of private individuals against foreign nations in amity with the U. S. with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Which was ordered to lie for consideration.
The following memorial has been presented to Congress.
To the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled—
Since the adjournment of the first session of the ninth Congress, I have received, at different times, communications from Hamet Caramelli, ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, stating his distressed situation and imploring relief from the beneficence of the United States; which communications have been transmitted to the proper department. I have the honor to offer, for the consideration of Congress, a translated copy of the last address from him, (the original in Italian is in the office of the department of state) which is evidently intended for the representatives of the people of the United States, and is as follows:
To their most Serene Highnesses, In the depth of my misery my only consolation has been the reliance I placed on the powerful support of a
republic so distinguished throughout the world for that justice which protects and sustains whoever confides himself to her patronage. This credulity resigned me wholly to her discretion. But I could never have thought that this my confidence should work out my individual destruction. I have sacrificed all my means, and exposed my life in the service of the United States. It was impossible for me to expect, by way of recompense, an excitement in Syracuse; far from my family and deprived of every convenience of life. I hoped to be recompensed by an equivalent to my usefulness and to my sacrifices. The promises made to me admitted no suspicion that so much time should have elapsed and that hope not yet realized; or that I should not have yet found repose. Public ships of war have repeatedly returned hither, which had been bearers of my communications. Seeing myself nevertheless unnoticed, I suspect my letters have been miscarried; for it is impossible to persuade me, my circumstances and wants being known to them, that the United States would abandon me.
My situation does not enable me to undertake a long voyage for the purpose of making a personal representation of my deplorable condition. I hope the exalted republic will not require this of me, in order to awaken their feelings to my just expressions of solicitude and concern for myself: it would be unjust to neglect my complaints—and severely felt by those who occasion them.
I have lost my family:—I have lost my inheritance—my acquisitions, and my fair prospects are lost also! I have indeed sacrificed my claim to the confidence of a faithful ally*, whom I abandoned through my partiality to the Americans. I had no right to apprehend that my devotion and complacency would overwhelm me in bottomless ruin.
To my own individual sufferings I ought to annex also those of my faithful people, whose attachment to me has involved in the same wretchedness; who suffer with me the same sequestration from their country, from their families, and from their property: all which they have left through violation of those whose duty it was to sustain them.
I will not, like the world, reproach the representatives of the American nation with ingratitude. I rather implore their commission towards me; at least so far as to restore to me my family, and to grant me a competence.
It is yet possible that, absent from my own country, I may become serviceable to the United States. My former subjects are ever ready to devote their lives to my service: mine with theirs I will hold ever ready to devote to that of the exalted republic.
And am, for ever, Most Serene Highnesses, Hamet Bashaw Caramelli, (SEAL) son of Ali Bashaw, &c. &c. &c.” Syracuse, 18th Feb. 1807.
Some expectations have been lately entertained by our government, from the representations of consul Davis, that provisions would be made by the ruling Bashaw of Tripoli for the subsistence of his exiled brother. But upon information directly from Syracuse by George Dyson, Esquire, navy agent of the United States, now in this city, it is rendered certain that no relief can be relied on from that quarter; and probable that whatever encouragement of this nature had been held out by the usurper, it had no other object than to betray his brother to destruction.
Having had myself the chief influence, as an agent of the United States, in drawing the ex-Bashaw from his situation in upper Egypt; and having in conformity to treaty arrangements been instrumental in reconciling him to the unparalleled reverse of abandoning his flattering prospects; of relinquishing forever his hopes of recovering the kingdom wrested from him by treason, and now apparently within his grasp; and of receding from victory, like a prisoner, to a land of strangers—having effected this by the assurances, which I was authorised to make to him, that his wife and family should be restored to him, and that a manly respect to his future well-being would be had by our country, it may not be deemed inconsistent with the dictates of commiseration towards the supplicant, nor with my duties of respect towards the honorable body to whom his supplications are addressed, if I indulge a remark on the occasion.
It is remarkable, for it is an incontestible truth, that, whether the claims of the ex-Bashaw go to the justice or the generosity of the United States, the use which was made of his services contributed much, if not wholly influenced, the overtures of * Elf. Bey.
peace on the part of the ruling Bashaw; for it was negotiated at a time when no coercion of our squadron then in the Mediterranean had as yet been attempted to be tried upon him and when the infirmities of Commodore Barron placed such an experiment at an incalculable distance. That no serious impressions had, from any quarter, been made on the apprehensions of the enemy after the transfer of the squadron from Com. Preble to Com. Barron, except what were impressed by the capture and subjugation of his eastern province, the internal revolution of his kingdom, and the annihilation of his army through the influence and co-operation of Hamet Bashaw. That the United States alone enjoy the advantages resulting from those events, while the ex-Bashaw, as he has truly represented, reaps no other benefit from his confidence and exertions than privation and exile but a little better than captivity.
It cannot be contested that Hamet Bashaw has two fair claims on this nation. To be re-instated in a situation as eligible as that from which he has been drawn—and to have his family restored to him. The former guaranteed by honorable promises; the latter by the solemnity of treaty stipulation—and, it is firmly believed, the people of the United States are liberally disposed to see these obligations cancelled.
From a country, blessed beyond the common lot of nations, rich in her means, and proud in the righteousness of her dispositions, does not honor, justice, humanity, give the world a right to expect that the hand of charity at least should be opened to a friend, whom, without his fault or free agency and from causes so notorious, incident has thrown into misery so profound as this unfortunate prince now suffers?
It ought to be concealed from Congress also that there are at Malta and elsewhere, sundry foreigners, Frenchmen, Greeks, and Mahometans, whose wounds received in the service of the United States, in the province of Deme, render them incapable of acquiring a subsistence, and to whose cases no provisions made by law can be extended.
Most respectfully submitted, November 3d, 1807, WILLIAM EATON.
JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD has been re-elected Governor of New-Jersey without opposition.
Answer of the Assembly of Vermont to the Governor's Speech.
Your many faithful and meritorious services rendered your country, have for a long time turned the attention of the well informed citizens upon you, and although our apprehensions of depriving the national councils of your aid, has for a long time retarded your election—yet when our constituents contemplated our situation as a frontier state, the necessity of union in our state administration, and the confidence which ought to exist between our chief executive and that of the U. States, they could no longer be restrained from electing him to preside in our councils and to command us in the field to whom all eyes could be turned in the hours of difficulty and danger.
Although your excellency, with that modesty peculiar to your character, has been pleased to express a diffidence of your discharging your official duties to entire approbation, yet we should too little respect the voice of our constituents recently expressed, did we not feel assured that your Excellency will discharge those duties, with that republican integrity and candor, which can alone promote the welfare, obtain the approbation, and secure the attachment of those over whom you are called to preside.
The rendering the punishment of criminals less sanguinary, and their labor productive, thereby more strictly adhering to the principles of the constitution, and the dictates of humanity, the instituting proper regulations, for obtaining official information, respecting the execution of the laws relating to schools and highways—the adoption of decisive measures to encourage and invigorate the militia are subjects which together with such farther communications as may be offered for our consideration, shall receive all that careful attention which their nature, importance, the respect due to your Excellency's recommendation demands.
We do most cordially reciprocate the sentiments of your Excellency, that there are at the present day such degrees of light and information diffused among the people, in relation to the science of government, as will defeat, if not totally prevent, all future attempt upon their supposed ignorance and credulity. And with you we ardently desire, that in our respective stations, we may be mutually instrumental in promoting for ourselves
and our constituents, the blessings of a good government, and the adoption of the wisest and best measures for the advancement of the public prosperity and happiness.
LONGEVITY.—There are now living in Chumleigh, a small town in the north of Devon, three women, whose united ages form a total of 277 years. Two of them bear the same name, but are not related to each other; the elder, (Mary Collins) who completed her 93d year last December, succeeded her husband many years ago in the capacity of sexton of the parish, and, until within these few months, she diligently performed the duties of that office. No one was more methodical or expeditious in the digging of a grave; and at this time she regularly tolls the bell, and during divine service, perambulates the church, to keep idle boys under proper discipline.
London paper.
From the registers of deaths in the Russian empire, during the year 1806, it appears that there died in that period one between 145 and 150 years of age, one between 130 and 135, four between 125 and 130, six between 120 and 125, thirty-two between 115 and 120, twenty-six between 110 and 115, eighty-six between 105 and 110, an hundred and thirty-seven between 100 and 105, and eleven hundred and thirty-four between 95 and 100.— ib.
Boston, Oct. 30.
Captain Foster, from Malaga, who arrived in the cut harbor yesterday, in a short passage, says, it was reported there that French troops were to occupy the ports of Spain. Such may be the pretence, to conceal the design and preparation for an attack on Gibraltar.
A report of the surrender of Copenhagen had reached Malaga.
Brig Cyrus Morgan, sailed from St. Thomas the 10th ult. about which time, a force of from 7 to 10 sail of men of war, daily appeared in sight, and the port completely blockaded; the inhabitants were expecting a visit from the British hourly. Business entirely suspended, and no sale for American produce.
Charleston, October 19.
Orders have been sent to the British squadron in the West-Indies, for the immediate capture of Santa Cruz and St. Thomas.
Charleston, Oct. 23.
Greatly as we have been distressed during the past summer with oppressive heat, the ravages of an uncontrollable disease, and a stagnation of business, yet, under the blessings of Providence, our planters have made more luxuriant crops than for many preceding years, & the weather continued remarkably favorable for the gathering of them in. We hope that no untoward circumstance may prevent their being sent to a profitable market.
P. MAURO
TAKES the liberty to inform his Friends, the Members of Congress, and the Inhabitants of the city in general, that he has lately returned from a journey to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York, with a LARGE supply of the best and choicest
GROCERIES, WINES, SPIRITS, CORDIALS, FRUITS, PRESERVES, SPICES, PICKLES, &c. And also, with a large and well selected assortment of
DRY & FANCY GOODS, which he offers for sale at his store adjoining Mr. Thomas W. Pairo west of the Seven Buildings, by wholesale and retail at very moderate terms.
October 30—tf.
ROSS and GETTY.
IN Addition to a Large and General Assortment of GROCERIES, have for sale at their store next door to the Union Tavern George Town, Genuine Old Madeira,
Sicily Madeira, Sherry, Particular Teneriffe, Old Port in hogsheads, and in bottles, Lisbon, Malaga, Corsica, Claret & Fontaine, Cogniac, Bordeaux, Peach, and Apple Brandy, Jamaica, Antigua, and New England Rum,
Holland and Country Gin, Irish and Country Whiskey, Crab Apple Cider, in hogsheads and bottles, French Cordials and Sweet Meats of different kinds
Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Salmon, Mackerel, Cod fish, and smoked Herrings.
By the Schooner Fair American, captain Clements from New York and the ship Unity, captain Hunt from Philadelphia, besides many other articles in the Grocery Line, they have received a quantity of CHINA Currants, Spanish Sagaras of an excellent quality; best winter strained Spermaceti Oil, Mould and Rip'd Candles, &c. &c.
November 6—tf.

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. Will be offered to the highest bidder at the house of Mr. M. Simms in this town, on Monday the 30th November next, such parts of the following property as may not be disposed of prior to that day, viz. several improved and unimproved water and other Lots, and parts of Lots in George Town and its additions—Lot 7 in square 79, and 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, in square 569 city of Washington, together with the following lands—the Vale 403 1-4 acres; Dry meadow 34 acres; Good Fellowship 21 acres; Moon Airy 59 1-2; part of Mount Airy, 5 1-2 acres; Below Amsterdam 12 1-2; acres Burn's Neglect 61 acres; Prospect 167 1-2; and part Knowles Disappointment 51-2 acres in the district; New Harbor 83 acres; I believe it will be 9 acres; Little Spot 12 1-4 ac. Montgomery & Frederick county Maryland—Nichols Delight 60 1-2 acres, Last Shift 100 acres; the resurvey of Cresap's Neglect 204 3-4 acres, and Jacobs Ladder 300 acres, in Allegany county Maryland, and 5132 acres in Randolph county Virginia. Sale to commence at 4 o'clock P.M. and to continue from day to day till the whole is sold—Terms of sale, time agreeable to the amount purchased, to be made known on the day of sale, where plots of the whole will be shown. J. M. BEATTY, C. A. BEATTY. George Town, October 26—tdos
FOR SALE. —On Saturday the 14th day of November, will be sold at Auction either separately or together, the three Two story BRICK BUILDINGS on R street between 10th and 11th street, late the property of Charles Cist, deceased; being near the Bank, the Public Fountain and Centre Market; their local situation renders them peculiarly eligible either for private families or a boarding house—Also, at the same time will be sold a large Frame Building in the rear of the above houses, well calculated for a work shop. Terms of payment, one fourth cash, and the remainder in six, twelve, and eighteen months. Should the weather prove unfavorable the sale will take place the following Monday. S. SPEAKE, Auct October 30—8t
UNTIL a different notification shall be given, all mails from this office will be closed at 6 P. M. on the days specified in the published lists of the last summer's arrangement, except those therein stated to close at 11 A. M. and 2 P. M. the former of which will continue to be closed, during the winter establishment, at 11 A. M. and the latter at 12 M. on the days mentioned in the summer lists. N. B. Lists of the summer establishment have been sent to the Members of Congress, and Officers of Government, all other persons who desire them shall be furnished at the office. T. MUNROE. October 30—3t
FRESH TEAS. —The subscriber has received by Captain Elwood, 6 Chests of Old Hyson, 4 ditto Young Hyson, 4 ditto Best Imperial Teas. Oranges, limes, oil, olives, capers, &c. Daily expected— 50 Box s of mould Candles 20 ditto dipped ditto 50 ditto brown soap 10 ditto white ditto and a large quantity of Cordials, preserved Fruits, ginger, currant jelly, pickles, &c. P. MAURO. October 30—tf.
Will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on Monday the 30th of November next, part of Lot number 4, in square 78, being 23 feet front, near the Western Market, and extending back about 147 feet to an alley. There is erected upon this lot, a good Brick Building covering the whole front, with a good Kitchen and enclosure, and was formerly occupied by Dr. Bulles. As the property is well known, nothing further descriptive is thought necessary. Washington, October 30—tds
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by R. C. WEIGHTMAN, Pennsylvania Avenue, The Muses of Human Life, or the Grooms of Samuel Sensitive and Timothy Testy, 1 Vol. Cumberland's Memoirs, with a supplement down to 1806, 1-25. Langley's Builder's Jewel, 1-75. Dunham's Midwifery, Rumford's Essays, 3 vol. 8vo. Lock's Essays, 3 vol. 12mo. 3-50. Harris's Encyclopedia, 4 vol. 12mo. 4-50. Paley's Philosophy, Clarendon's Anatomy, Underwood on Diseases of Children, Homer's Iliad, 2 vol. 1-75. Rural Economy, a Treatise on Pise Buildings, &c. &c. &c. Wrigley's best Printing Ink, &c. &c. October 23—6t
NOTICE. —There is a vacancy for a TEACHER that wants to make up a good School, in the neighborhood of the subscribers, about five miles from Bladensburg on the road to Annapolis. Those who wish to fill that vacancy can make application to us, one who can come well recommended in Arithmetic, Reading, Writing, &c. will meet with encouragement. JONATHAN BEALL, HUMPHRY WILLIAMS, OLIVER BARROW, and others. October 26—w3t
BURNS AND BEALL. WOOLLEN drapers, men's mercers, and tailors, New-Jersey Avenue, opposite the Secretary of the Navy's, respectfully inform the public that they have commenced business in the above line, where they will endeavor to give satisfaction—they have on hand a fresh supply of the most fashionable goods, suitable for the approaching season, all fresh and of the very best quality. N. B. Regimentals and naval uniforms made in the most elegant and fashionable style with neatness and dispatch. October 23—tf.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by Miss ELIZA ANN lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cassimere, single and double milled Sattin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Tolosnets, rich silk Molakian velvets, silk and Sattin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first stile of fashion. Richard Harwell's celebrated patent parallel suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. DAN away from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, a Negro Man, named ANDREW, the property of SARAH FOUCHÉ, in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. He had a pass for three days, being Whitsunday Holidays. Andrew is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion; has a scar near the corner of his eye, is a little cross-eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance. Any person who will apprehend and secure him in gaol, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get him again, shall receive the above reward. JOHN STONE. Prince William county, June 27. N. B. All persons are forbid harboring him, or conveying him away by land or water.
Just Published, and for Sale At R. C. WEIGHTMAN'S Book-store Pennsylvania Avenue, POLITICS FOR AMERICAN FARMERS. Fine copy, 87 1-2 cents—Coarse do. 25 cents. Ramsay's Life of Washington, 2 d. 50 c. Thornton's Enquiry into the nature and effects of the paper credit of Great Britain, 2 d. 50 c. Depon's Travels in South America, 3 vols. 7 d. 50 c. With many other valuable publications which have lately been received and for sale as above. Politics for Farmers may be had at all the Book-stores in the district of Columbia. Subscriptions are received by R. C. W. for Johnson's Dictionary, to be published in Boston in Four Royal octavo volumes—Price to subscribers 18 Dollars. The London 4to. copy sells at 30 Dollars. October 19—6t
JOHN GOULDING, HAS FOR SALE, Real good Old Madeira, Sicily Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, & Bucello. Wines, in Casks and in Bottles. Claret in bottles, large and small boxes, from 6 to 12 dollars per dozen, Cognac Brandy, Peach and Apple brandy, Jamaica spirit, Holland gin, Whiskey in barrels, 5th proof, Loaf and Lump Sugar in barrels, Porter and Ale in bds. and in barrels. Together with most other Wines and Spirits generally used in this part of the country—Also, Ravens Duck, Spermaceti Candles, and oil of the very first quality, with sundry other articles, all of which he is determined to sell low for money or on short credit to his kind and punctilious customers. Cash purchasers will find it their interest to call on him. He earnestly requests all those indebted to him to cause payment to be made to him soon; also those indebted to him for Postage since last year and the beginning of the present year. Georgetown, October 23—tf
SUBSCRIPTIONS for the Richmond Enquirer will be received at the Post Office, in Gerge-Town. The terms are 5 dollars a year, paid in advance. Gentlemen residing in George-Town or the City of Washington, who are in arrears for the Enquirer will please to call and pay off the balances against them. Receipts will be given by D. WILEY. October 28.
LINDSAY'S HOTEL. The Subscriber has taken that well calculated house on the Capitol Hill. Late occupied by Mr. Frost formerly by Mr. Stelle—Where he intends to open a Tavern on the 24th October. Those gentlemen who may favor him with their Custom may rely on every attention in the Power of the Public's devoted Servant. GEO. W. LINDSAY. N. B.—EIGHT or TEN BOARDERS may be conveniently accommodated. October 19—tf.
THORN HEDGES. FOR Sale by the subscriber, upwards of One Hundred Thousand seedling plants of the American HEDGE THORN, from Two and an Half to Five dollars per thousand. Also a few thousand of the Pyracantha or Evergreen Thorn, and of the Honey Locust—all of which will be get ready for delivery at his Nursery near the Little Falls of Potomac as soon after the fall of the leaf as practicable. Purchasers who chuse will be furnished gratis with a pamphlet of directions for the management of the plants, &c. Any former customer, also may have a copy of the same by application at the Nursery; to others the price will be Twenty-five cents. THOS. MAIN. October 14—
MRS. SUTER'S BOARDING HOUSE. MRS. SUTER (from Georgetown) respectfully informs her friends and the public that she has taken the house adjoining the STORE of Mr. Edgar Patterson in the city of Washington where she is ready to receive Boarders, and promises herself the satisfaction of meriting the patronage of those who may please to favor her with their company. October 26—7t.
New & Valuable BOOKS. JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPIKE'S Book-store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and STATIONERY, which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms—amongst which are: The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owenson, author of the Wild Irish Girl, Saint Clair, or the Heiress of Dermond, by the same author. Warren's History of the American revolution, 3 vols. Montgomery's Poems, Robertson's Frauds, Suggden's Law of Venders, Rail's Reports, vol. 7th, Peter's (Judge) Maritime Law, Henning and Mumford's Virginia Reports, Domestic Cookery, Sidney on Government, Aitkin's Geography, Workman's do. Geographical questions, Sporting Anecdotes, Nautical Almanacs for 1808—9 German Theatre, 6 vols. Jess's Surveying, Sacred Classics 9 vols. Sevinque's Letters, 7 vols. Sully's Memoirs, 5 vols. Pope's Homer, 4 vols. Crayola's Italian Dictionary. Young's Centaur Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain. Specacles and Morocco cases. Watch seals and keys. Fashionable paper hangings and borders. Reeves' water colors. Mathematical Instruments, Chamber Lamps and wicks. Japaned Ink. Durable do. A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafers, pen knives, &c. &c. Dr. Rees' Cyclopediae, Vol. 5th. Part 1st, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery, those who have not had ALL the preceding vols. will oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7 tf.
This is to give notice, That the subscriber of Georgetown in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, and district aforesaid, letters of administration on the personal estate of Christopher Richmond, late of the said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned and required to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 20th day of March next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those standing indebted to the deceased are requested to make immediate payment. All claims forwarded by mail must be post-paid. JOSEPH CARLETON. Georgetown, September 18—taw4w
TO LET, During the Session of Congress, or longer, FIVE or six Bed Chambers, Dining-Room, Kitchen, neatly furnished—Also Stable for four horses, and cart-house. N. B. A good Cook and two or three Male Servants and Wood for the season, can be had from the subscriber, on moderate terms, between the Theatre and Bank of Deposit. PETER LENOX. October 26—w3t
FRESH FRUIT. THE Subscriber has just received from Antigua a large supply of fine ORANGES and LIMES, which he will dispose of wholesale or retail, on reasonable terms. JOHN OTT, Druggist, &c. George-Town. October 26—w3t
WILLIAM O'NEALE'S BOARDING HOUSE. Six or seven gentlemen can be accommodated with genteel boarding and lodgings, and stable for six or seven horses during the session of Congress. A coach will be furnished free of any expense to the members to the Hall and back again. WOOD & COAL will be sold at his coal yard, or delivered to those house-keepers who want it. Twenty tons of good Timothy for sale by WILLIAM O'NEALE, Near the West-Market, Washington City, October 30—w3t.
Treasury Department, Register's Office, June 5th, 1807. Notice is hereby given, THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the Treasury on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stock, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury. Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stock, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above-mentioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot. The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States. Six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg. of the Treasury
NOTE—Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807, 64 37 Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808 619 03 Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st Oct. 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 73 If subscribed between the 1st Oct and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62 Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808, 831 42 Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October 1807, and 1st January 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock, will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. June 8—wgm.
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807. WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, did among other things resolve, that the Eight per cent. Stock, created in pursuance of the several acts of Congress passed on the 16th day of July 1798, and 7th day of May 1800, should be reimbursed on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine. This is therefore to give notice that the principal of the said Eight per cent. stock will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of January 1809, to the respective Stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of Stock respectively held by them. It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said Eight per Cent. Stock either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans will be allowed after the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight. And the interest on all certificates of said Stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. And whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at their meeting held on the 23rd day of March as aforesaid, did also resolve, that the sum which after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimbursing the Four and a half per Cent. Stock, might remain to complete the annual appropriation of Eight Millions of dollars, for those two years should, among other purposes, be applied to the purchase of the Eight per Cent. Stock at private sale. and that such of the Cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and of its office of Discount and Deposit as the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate, be the agents under his superintendence for making the said purchases:—Notice is hereby accordingly given, That James Davidson, jun. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom such of the proprietors of Eight per Cent. Stock as may be willing to sell the same within the prices limited by law, are requested to apply. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
A NEGRO MAN, A very good Laborer, to hire by the year. Enquire of the Printer. October 7—wtf
Valuable Seats for Iron Works. THE subscriber offers for sale between Five and Six Thousand acres of Land bounded on one side by James River, including big and little Owen's Creek, and situate in Amherst county in the State of Virginia. This land is in the midst of a well and thick forested country, about 100 miles above the city of Richmond. There are not more than 30 acres of it cleared. The remainder is heavily timbered—consisting of large pines, white oaks, poplar, black walnut and chestnut. On Big Owens creek, and within 600 yards of James river, which is navigable for boats at all seasons of the year—there is an excellent site for any kind of water works. The stream is rapid and constant, and about three miles from the seat are, as it is believed inexhaustible banks of iron ore, which the subscriber has secured and which will be sold with the land. This ore has been tried and proved to be of a very superior kind. The land adjoining the seat is of excellent quality. Two hundred acres of timothy meadow might be made on the creek. The upland although hilly in places is well adapted to small grain, and a great proportion of it suitable to the raising of tobacco. Immediately around the site for water works are inexhaustible LIMESTONE Quarries, together with great quantities of the best building stone. In short there are many advantages combined to render this a most eligible spot for the creation of iron works, or any other kind of water works. It is deemed unnecessary to say more concerning this property than to request those who incline to purchase to view it. It will be shown by captain Henry Halloway in the neighborhood. The price will be moderate, terms of sale which will be made very easy, will be made known on application to the proprietor residing in Georgetown district of Columbia NATHAN LUFEBROUGH. Georgetown, February 16—wtf
A LABOR SAVING Machine FOR WASHING WINDOWS At any height from the ground, without taking out the sash, or going out of the room, is Patented, and for sale by THOMAS BRUFF, Dental, Six Buildings, Washington City; Price 5 Dollars to suit windows of a common size, and larger ones in proportion; it makes them perfectly clean, outside as well as in, so simple that any servant, male or female, may use it after being once shewed, and is of materials that with care will last a number of years. This invention applies to the necessity of almost every housekeeper; but owners of houses are particularly interested, as it will effectually prevent the injury done to their windows by the common mode of cleaning. Those who apply at a distance, should send the height of their windows, and thickness of the sash to the glass, measuring from the inside. November 4—3t
NOTICE. IT has been represented to the Secretary of State, that John Doston, James Dannels, Thomas Fenwick, John Harvey, Frederick Porter, and John Ryan, (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 this Department proof of the citizenship, together with a description of the persons of the seamen above mentioned, measures will be taken to procure their enlargement. Dept. of State, Nov. 2, 1807 The Editor of the National Intelligencer, and the Editors who publish the laws of the Union, in the Atlantic States, are requested to insert the above three times in their respective Gazettes.
MONEY FOUND. —A bundle of money found which shall be delivered to the owner by describing the money, and the cost of this advertisement. Apply to ADAM KING. George Town, November 4—3t
NOTICE. BY Virtue of an order from the Orphan's Court of Charles county, the subscriber will dispose of, at Public Sale, on Saturday the 21st of November, all the personal estate of Mattias Redmond late of Charles county, deceased, consisting of slaves, also, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household Furniture, and plantation utensils. Terms of sale ready cash. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock, A.M. TEREY C. REDMOND, Adm'r. November 4—3t
PUBLIC NOTICE. THE members of the Medical Faculty of the state of Maryland, residing in Saint Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties will please to attend at the Cool Springs, in Saint Mary's county on the third Monday in November next where a meeting of the Faculty will be held pursuant to a resolution of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, at their last biennial Congress in Baltimore, directing Medical associations to be formed throughout the state in districts, which districts were appointed by the resolution—the first district comprising Saint Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties. The object of this meeting will be to appoint a President, Secretary and Treasurer for the association as well as to form a constitution and bye laws and to fix upon the future place and times of meeting. Cool Springs, October 29—wtd