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National Intelligencer.
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VOL. IX.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1809.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FEBRUARY 6.
Debate on raising the Embargo, and authorizing Letters of Marque and Reprisal—Continued.
(Mr. Jackson's speech concluded.)
The gentlemen have urged that notwithstanding impressments, &c. we have flourished. Sir, if we made it merely a question of dollars and cents, perhaps we might flourish under the orders in council—but let me ask, do not our national and personal rights transcend in value all such calculations? Are our liberty and independence worth nothing? Gentlemen say, we are all powerful for defence—we wish for no more than to defend our just rights—we are not aiming at conquest, and for defence we will be mighty indeed; in a war against those who dare to assail us. Gentlemen ask us to convince the people that war is necessary, and they will act with spirit and vigor, but not till then. This is true, sir; but by what means are they to be convinced, if they are still incredulous? Those who do not discover the necessity of maintaining our rights, and that we have been deeply injured, must be as callous to feeling as the miserable poltroon who, on being forcibly thrust out of doors, at length discovered that his presence was disagreeable. It is true, as the gentleman states, that the genius of our government leads to peace; but it is honorable peace alone that can be fostered by them; they will prefer war to disgrace, cost what it may. Peace is the sheet anchor of our prosperity; but if forced into war we will be terrible as the tygress robbed of her whelps. With much preparation and deliberation the gentlemen have announced to us their system—one is for trying the pen first and then the sword. Why, sir, we have already tried this war of goose quills long enough; and if we repeat the warfare I should not be surprised at hearing the whole feathered tribe squalling and squeaking like the British merchants and some of our own too, when a bristle belonging to them is touched; they squeak from one end of the nation to the other, and although they make a great cry we get but little wool. Sir, the spirit of the nation has almost been destroyed by this goose quill warfare—I beg pardon of the people, it is the spirit of this House I mean; we write reports, resolutions, bills, &c. we talk and write much about them, until all our spirit evaporates. Not so with the people: we have indeed for some time been lulling them into a fatal security; they have been dozing over our lethargy; but I trust that like a sleeping lion the nation will awake and rise up in its full strength and vigor to assert and maintain its rights. The other gentleman (Mr. Key) is for letting loose these embargoed ships, permit them again to navigate the ocean, and resist by force all search for unlawful purposes. How is the lawfulness of the intended search to be foreseen? While the gentleman was speaking I could not refrain from asking how he would discriminate—I was anxious to know how an ingenious gentleman could manage the subject: he said he would tell me, but he failed to attempt it. The right of search is an acknowledged right, resistance to it is war, or piracy; for instance, (as stated in my previous examination) to ascertain the character of the vessel and cargo. Well, sir, a British ship meets one of your vessels with the intention of enforcing the British orders, but the commander does not order his trumpeter to proclaim it at the masthead; he comes along side, and orders the captain with his papers on board; unless, out of courtesy, he boards the American vessel. After getting possession of his vessel, the American learns that the object is un-
lawful, but his vessel is captured; and then, and not till then, he is permitted to resist. Why, sir, resistance comes too late, and ever will, unless we suppose that an intuitive knowledge pervades the navigators of the Ocean. The gentleman wishes to leave the door of reconciliation open a little longer. Sir, I wish not to be misunderstood by gentlemen. Although I can see no possible good that can result from further negotiation. I am for a little longer delay. I prefer letting the goose-quills lay idle for a season, and the cannon too—although, as I have remarked, war is not such a dreadful expedient to me, as some gentlemen would represent it; and unless we receive redress, I for one, will say it must be resorted to. I am at present opposed to granting letters of marque and reprisal. If we send out privateers, they will make war; and if we allow our merchants to arm, they will make it also—or if they do not use their guns until they are searched for unlawful purposes, they will be captured, guns and all. If they resist a search, they become the aggressor, and a species of war ensues. It is said that Mr. Canning's last letter proves their sincere desire for peace—proof was indeed necessary; but I would rather rely upon their acts, than their professions. In my opinion this last letter is not less hostile than the former ones. It persists in the unmanly insinuation that we have acted with duplicity, and made our communications with the British government dependent upon our relations with France. He has said, to be sure, it would be gratifying to him to settle all differences with Mr. Pinkney. Perhaps he deemed it politic to hold such language. We, however, must appreciate it according to the actual state of things. I know that I may be asked why, under all these unpropitious appearances at road, and unfavorable circumstances at home, delay any longer? Why, sir, notwithstanding my want of confidence in their friendly dispositions, I am still willing to await the events of a few fleeting months. As to any inherent regard for our rights, I put it out of the question. I look to more powerful causes—to the occurrences in Spain, and the British disasters there—for there can be no question that their armies have been cut off, unless, as at Dunkirk, they have ran away; and that their dependance was upon their heels, there can be but little doubt, when we look at the map, and examine their marches, in a line parallel to the sea-coast, instead of advancing by the side of the patriots, and upon the frontiers of Spain, disputing the passes through which the enemy had to enter into the country. The British nation are a high-spirited people, and they will illy brook the disgrace of running, or (if their armies were compelled to fight) of being cut off . Either alternative is ruin to the ministry. When we look at the sensibility excited by the convention in Portugal, we can have little doubt of the effects of the expedition in Spain. About the same time the communications made to Congress will have reached them. They will put down the slanders there, that we were for submitting to France; they will shew the liberal offer made by us to G. Britain; an offer, in effect, to join England against France, by trading with England, and resisting France; and the insolent rejection of the offer. All these concurrent circumstances will crush the ministry, or compel them to relax towards us, and come to an accommodation. Wise politicians yield something to circumstances and appearances; and if we disregard them now, after waiting with so much patience, and at a great sacrifice for so long a time, we could not well answer it to the nation if we rushed into war, if, as is probable, the olive branch is crossing the Atlantic to us.
As to fighting France it is idle; we can't get there, and they can't come here; and their ships are swept from the ocean. I will not join gentlemen in their project of fighting France, and submitting to G. Britain; I am for fighting the enemy who has done us most wrong. The injuries committed by England exceed those by France an hundred fold. While G. Britain kicks us on the high-way, robs and insults, we pocket the affront; but if France like a man on horseback happens to approach us
near enough to splash the mud upon us, and dashes on in full speed; after getting out of sight we offer battle, and taking courage from our security we look big and brave. Upon my soul, I believe, that one of the members of this House, (Mr. Quincy) would have nerve enough for such a daring. I am against arming our merchant vessels unless we make war; for on the day they sail the peace of the nation is gone; they have the power of making war transferred to them and they may wage it against whomsoever they please. I am for keeping off the evil day as long as possible, and for pursuing the advice of the good old Laertes to his son, "Beware of entrance in a quarrel, but being in, be firm and thy enemy will beware of thee." I am not for immediate war; but let me entreat gentlemen not to abandon the ground we have taken, at a time too when the people from almost every quarter of the union are pledging themselves to support it. There are a few factious spirits to be sure, who clamor against our measures; they have clamored at all times, their approbation is not desirable: it alone would unbalance the affections of the people in a great degree; but the majority who approve our course is great indeed; for myself I will yield to the majority do what they may. I will as far as I can, resist those measures which I deem unwise and impolitic, but my resistance shall be confined within the constitutional limits, and I will be ready at all times to coerce others to respect them. If the majority will give up the embargo without substituting war, and thereby submit, however much I deprecate such a surrender of principle I must acquiesce. One argument urged with much effect though certainly of no intrinsic weight is, that we must remove the embargo, or the merchants will do it for us. Sir, on the day we yield to the menaces of a faction our constitution is not worth a straw. If you sacrifice this measure to a faction in the east, you must sacrifice another to a faction in the west; for the moment you buy off one faction you offer a premium to another. Need I refer to particulars? Look at our public lands; there are men daring enough already to assert that selling them is unjust, and that it would be cheaper to take them without buying. If one great principle is to be sacrificed for the merchants; why not for the agriculturalists also? If the merchants triumph over us, I give notice that so far as depends upon me they shall take the consequences, and the seamen too. I will jeopardize the peace of the nation no more for them. Upon a review of our foreign relations I find that these same merchants first stimulated us to assert their rights, and they are now the first to complain: for happen what may, they are always the complainers. They clamored about the colonial trade—look at the Boston memorial written by the very party who have accused their government of improper conduct for insisting on it. We after having incurred the censure of our constituents for expenditures of money, &c. for their protection, find them the first to turn against us; because we do not obey their clamors in all things. If they drive the government into submission I give notice let them abide the consequences; if they expect protection let them stay at home; I am unwilling to jeopardize our peace for them again. What will gentlemen give us as a substitute for the embargo? I hope they intend to save appearances at least, and pass a non-intercourse. Remove the embargo without it, and allow the arming of merchants, and my life on it they will fight their way into the tributary ports of G. Britain. Sir, I do not consider this to be a mercantile question merely; it is certainly more, an agricultural, or rather a national one. The merchant will have his profits on the produce, no matter whether the prices be great or small; and the depression of the price is a loss to the farmer. Our produce will not bear the tax—flour at two dollars per barrel and other articles in proportion. But if this view be fallacious, it is still a national question—as a nation we are bound to protect our citizens in the exercise of their lawful pursuits. If the merchants be attacked, give them protection; they, as an integral part of the nation, ought to be protected; it is our duty to watch over their
rights; let us then preserve them from destruction. I never will consent, if they are mindful of their duty, to give them up; and I will not abandon those measures which we have taken merely to gratify the factious spirit which pervades New England. I am sorry to see so many of my friends yielding to their clamors, (which we need not fear) as by yielding, they add fuel to the flame. If our manufacturers were attacked en masse, who would say it is no concern of ours; let them defend themselves? Whenever we lose sight of the principle I contend for, the same argument will apply to the great landed interest of the nation. I am for considering the various portions of our citizens as embarked on one plank, to sink or swim together.
The resistance in New England, it is said, is justified by the example of Virginia. I am proud to see gentlemen willing to cling to her example—for, in 1798, when the resolutions of Virginia were transmitted to the east, the legislatures there would not treat them with decency. They resolved that the measures of Virginia were a gross usurpation, and deserving marked reprehension. And what did Virginia resolve? That the constitution had been violated, & that the states who were parties to the compact be invited to co-operate in constitutional efforts to procure a repeal of the obnoxious laws. And what followed? In the capital of Virginia the sedition law was executed; the authorities of the nation had declared it binding, and no man raised his hand to resist it. In N. England, a quarter too where the states were denied the right to concert constitutional measures to repeal the sedition and alien laws, opposition is organized in town meetings, and in the state legislature, to resist the laws by force, and to punish those who attempt to execute them; and this is "the land of steady habits." There can be no doubt that the states who are parties to the compact can interpose, and by uniting their efforts, procure a repeal of laws violating the compact; but the course of wisdom is to do so calmly and dispassionately, as we proposed—not by a seditious and rebellious resistance.
But to return to the subject before the committee. By arming and going out without authority to capture the enemy, our property will be first sacrificed; the enemy will be enriched; and we shall fight to see if he shall keep it: whereas, fighting being inevitable, I am for it while we are whole and strong; sending out the produce invites attack, there are many hungry vultures ready to pounce upon it and ruin will follow. These bristled merchants will then deafen you with their cries and utter their complaints to the nation against you for so unwisely managing its concerns as to remove the embargo, and thereby admit a diminution of danger. The great drift of gentlemen seems to be attacking the administration, and artfully evading the question. This is un candid and incorrect; let censure be applied where it is due—but on all occasions, whether right or wrong, to attack the government for the purpose of saddling it with our misfortunes, and to shield the oppressors, is so inconsistent that it astonishes me to find it persisted in. If they had not been so long successful with their deluded followers, I would apply the fable of the shepherd's boy to them—"when the wolf comes you will not be believed."
Sir, this measure which you are about to abandon, (let me repeat it) has passed in review before the American people—your course has received their decided sanction, as has been evinced by their recent vote in the election of President; they will act with firmness if we do our duty; and although the wisdom of our plans is doubted by some honest men it will yet work well—right, like justice, though you trample upon it, will survive the shock, and ultimately triumph. The picture of war has a tendency to enslave us. There was a time when it was thought wise to risk a war for independence; I hope we will risk it again for its maintenance.
I have hunted gentlemen from their lurking places—I have exposed the deformity of the treaty, which they say should have been accepted by us; and I trust have proven that
like laudamin , if it eased the pain it would be by producing a stupor; by lulling the nation to sleep—the sleep of death to your liberties and independence. Sir, I have discussed this subject of great interest, not uninformed of the argument of gentlemen, that repealing the embargo, and permitting the merchants to be scourged will unite us—much as I love unanimity I cannot purchase it at so dear a price. If the merchants rush into destruction the nation must feel it—the merchants and farmers too, will feel it, more severely than the embargo; for then instead of a part of our property and produce rotting on our hands, the whole must be irretrievably lost.
15th. BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN.
MADRID, Dec. 7th, 1808.
His majesty has appointed the general of Artillery Senarmont, a gen. of division and major Segur adjutant commandant. The life of the latter officer was at first despaired of; but he is now out of danger.
Count Krakinski, colonel of Polish light horse, although in a bad state of health, always insisted upon charging at the head of his corps.
Corporals Babecki and Wolygurski and Surzyeski, a private, all belonging to the Polish horse, who took colors from the enemy, have been appointed members of the Legion of Honor.
His majesty has also granted eight insignia of the Legion of Honor for the officers, and an equal number for the privates, of the Polish light horse.
The chief of squadron Lubienski, on the 2d inst. discovered, near Guadalajara, the wrecks of Castanos's army; they were under the command of General Pena, Castanos having, as was said, been cashiered by the Junta.
The Duke of Infantado was one of the first causes of the misfortunes which have befallen his country; he was the principal instrument made use of by England in her destructive projects against Spain; he was the man whom she made use of to divide the father and son, to subvert the throne of king Charles, whose attachment to France was well known, to stir up seditions among the populace against the first minister of that sovereign, to raise to the supreme authority, that young Prince, who, with his marriage with a Princess, of the former royal family of Naples, had contracted that hatred against the French in which that family has always been steady. It was the Duke of Infantado who was principal actor in the conspiracy of the Escurial, and it was to him that the post of Generalissimo of the Spanish armies was confided. He afterwards took the oath from King Joseph in Bayonne, as colonel of the Spanish body guards. On his return to Madrid, he threw off the mask and openly avowed himself the partizan of England. It was in his palace that the English ministers dwelt, it was in his society that the public and private agents of England lived. After having stimulated his fellow citizens to a mad resistance, like a coward and a traitor, under pretext of going for succours, in order to escape by craft from the dangers into which he had drawn his fellow citizens, he fled from Madrid to Guadalajara, and evinced no kind of anxiety except for the English agent whom he carried with him in his own carriage, and to whom he served as a safe-guard. What will he gain by that conduct? He will lose his titles, he will forfeit his property, which is estimated to be worth two millions annual income, and he will go to London in search of the contempt, disdain and neglect with which England has always rewarded those men who had sacrificed their honor and their country to the injustice of her cause.
As soon as the report of the chief of squadron count Lubienski arrived, the duke of Istria set out with 16 squadrons in order to reconnoitre the enemy. The duke of Belluna followed with the infantry. The duke of Istria, who had arrived at Guadalajara, found there the rear of the enemy, which was proceeding to Andalusia; he defeated them and took 500 prisoners. The general of division Ruffin and the brigade of dragoons Bordessoult, being informed that

the enemy were marching to Aranjuez, repaired to that point; the enemy were driven out of it and these troops immediately continued in pursuit of all who were flying towards Andalusia.
On the 5th inst. the general of division Labousseye entered into the Escorial. Five or six hundred peasants having attempted to defend the convent, they were driven away by main force.
Every day the remains of the stupor into which the inhabitants of Madrid had fallen, are more and more dispelled. Those who had concealed their furniture and most valuable property, are bringing them back to their houses. The shops are beginning to be filled as usual, and the palaces, and all other preparations of defence, have disappeared. Madrid has been taken possession of without any disorder, and tranquillity prevails throughout every part of this great city. A fusilier of the guards, having been found with several watches in his possession, and being convicted of having stolen them, was shot upon the principal square in Madrid.
We found in this city 200 thousand weight of gun-powder, 10,000 balls, two millions of lead, 100 heavy pieces of cannon, most of them English. The disarming the people is continuing to be effected without any difficulty; all the inhabitants submit to it with every sign of good will. They return with eagerness and sincerity under the royal authority, by which they were withdrawn from the evil influence of England, the violence of factions and the disturbances occasioned by popular tumults.
The king of Spain has raised a regiment, which is called Royal Foreigners, and into which are admitted the deserters and the Germans who were in the Spanish service. He has also formed a Swiss regiment of Reding the Younger , this officer having conducted himself perfectly well, and like a true Swiss patriot; very different in this respect from general Reding; the one has deserved well of his countrymen, and will be every where esteemed; the other, who is generally despised, will wander in the taverns of London, and receive a pension of a few hundred pounds sterling, ill acquired and paid with contempt; he will be an emigrant from the continent. The regiments of Royal Foreigners and Reding the younger, consist already of several thousand men.
The 5th and 8th corps of the army of Spain, and three divisions of cavalry, have just passed the Bidassoa. They are yet far from being in the line, and notwithstanding, the greater part of the work is done.
SIXTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN.
Madrid, 8th December, 1808.
The duke of Montebello bestows the greatest praise upon the conduct of the general of brigade, Pouzet, at the battle of Tudela; of the general of division, Lefevre, of the general of brigade in the artillery, Couin, of Brigadier-de-camp Guehensue, who was wounded. He makes particular mention of three regiments of the Vistula. The general of brigade Anquetil, who charged at the head of Montebello's division, was distinguished. Messrs. Viny and Labodoyere, took a piece of artillery in the middle of the enemy's line. The latter was slightly wounded in the arm.
His majesty has raised colonel Pepon to the rank of general of brigade and the Polish colonel Kiski to that of colonel. The Polish colonel Kamowski, who was wounded, has received the insignia of the Legion of Honor.
The general of division Ruffin, having crossed the Tagus at Aranjuez, has reached Ocaña, and cut off the wrecks of the army of Andalusia, and which were upon their retreat into Andalusia, which have thrown themselves into Cuenca.
The divisions of cavalry of generals Lasalle and Michaud are marching to Portugal by the way of Talavera de la Reina.
The duke of Dantzic will reach Madrid to day, with his corps.
Marshal Ney with his corps, is arrived at Guadalajara from Sarragossa.
His majesty, desirous of sparing the horrors of an assault to the well-meaning inhabitants, has not wished to give orders for attacking Sarragossa, until the news of the events which have taken place in Madrid, and the disposition of the Spanish army, be known in it. If, however, that city persists in its defence, the mines and bombs will soon bring it to reason.
The 8th corps is arrived in Spain, general Delabarde is going to move his head-quarters to Vittoria.
The Polish division of general Valence, will arrive to day at Buitrago.
The English are retreating on all sides. The division of Lasalle, however, overtook 16 men, whom it cut in pieces. These were either stragglers or men who had lost their way.
Marshal Mortier will arrive on the 16th in Catalonia, in order to turn the enemy and effect his junction with generals Duhesme and St. Cyr.
On the 23d November, the breach of Trinity fort of the city of Rosas, was on the point of being practicable. On the same day, the English landed 400 men at the foot of the fort. An Italian battalion marched against them, killed 10 men, wounded still more, and threw the remainder into the sea.
About thirty boats were seen going out of the port of Rosas, which induces us to think that the inhabitants are beginning to evacuate the city.
On the 24th the van of the enemy, which was encamped upon the Fluvia, and from 5 to 6 thousand strong, under the command of general Alvares, arrived in several columns to attack the points of Navara, Puntos, Armadas and Garrigas, which are occupied by the division of general Souham. The 1st regiment of light infantry and the 4th battalion of the light 3rd alone, withstood the effort of the enemy, and afterwards repulsed him.
The enemy has been driven back beyond the Fluvia, after having sustained a considerable loss in killed and wounded. Some prisoners have been taken, among whom are colonel Lebrun, the second in command of the expedition and colonel of the regiment of Tarragone, the major and a captain of the same regiment.
SEVENTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN.
Madrid, 10th December, 1808.
Yesterday at the Prado his Majesty reviewed the corps of the marshal duke of Dantzic; and he expressed his satisfaction to these brave troops.
To day he reviewed the troops of the Confederation of the Rhine, forming the division commanded by gen. Lev. The regiments of Nassau and Baden have behaved well. That of Hesse-Darmstadt has not supported the reputation of the troops of that country, and has not answered the opinion which they had caused to be formed of them in the campaigns of Poland. The colonel and the major appear to be men of no transcendent talents.
On the 6th inst. the duke of Istria set off from Guadalajara. He caused the whole road to be beaten, from Sarragossa as far as Valencia, and took 500 prisoners, as well as a great deal of baggage. At Bastan, a battalion of 500 men was surrounded by our cavalry and cut in pieces.
The army of the enemy having been beaten at Tudela and Catalayud, and abandoned by its generals, as well as part of its other officers, and a great number of soldiers, was reduced to 6,000 men.
On the 8th at 12 o'clock at night, the Duke of Istria gave orders to gen. Montbrun to attack a corps which protected the flight of the enemy's army. That corps was closely pursued and we took 1000 prisoners. It was attempting to reach Andalusia by the way of Madrudego, and it appears that it was forced to disperse in the mountains of Cuenca.
The following is the continuation of the operations of the siege of Rosas.
On the 28th, at 12 o'clock at noon a summons was sent, to which no answer was returned.
Information has been received by 32 deserters that the city had suffered very considerably; that an insurrection had broken out among the inhabitants who wished to capitulate, and that this capitulation would already have taken place if the English had not abused the liberty they have to escape by sea and thus oblige the fortress to hold out.
A very brilliant and honorable action for his Majesty's troops has made us masters of the town adjoining the fortresses. The consequence is, that we are at a very small distance from the citadel and precisely on the side which was formerly blown up by the explosion of a powder magazine, and the wall of which is but badly repaired.
A breach battery is established opposite this bastion; it was established on the 28th in the evening, as had also been another battery opposite the same front. These works are going on briskly; but from the nature of the ground such considerable difficulties occur, that the battery cannot be in a state for firing until the 5th day.
A battery has also been established on the port, in the town, the fire of which being directed against the marine gate of the fort, must obstruct the communication with the sea, and render it difficult to embark the garrison, even with a favorable wind, and altogether impossible with a contrary one.
INTERCEPTED LETTERS.
Letter from the Steward of the Duke of Medina-Celi, to His Excellency, dated the 3d December, from the town of Medina-Celi.
My Lord, Our army of Navarre and Rioja under the command of Gen. Castanos has been routed; most of the runaways have taken Sarragossa on their way to Madrid, and the others have passed through this town. This flight is the result of two attacks made by the enemy; the one at Cascante, and the other at Alcañe. The whole country is in the greatest consternation, as it is well known that the general is repairing to Madrid by this road.
The retreat is making in the greatest disorder; only soldiers wounded, without shoes, and starving with hunger, are to be seen, and they all complain of the want of talents of the general. I have to remark to you that I have seen no officer with the troops which have passed this way. The town, in order to avoid being plundered, has determined upon making new efforts, in order to furnish to these soldiers, the bread of which they are in want; that they may the more speedily repair to Siguenza, which is to be the rallying point.
As I am well acquainted with the generosity of your excellency, I have, according to your excellency's intention, caused half a peceta to be given to each soldier, and I take the first opportunity of informing you thereof.
P.S. I have this moment been assured, that general Castanos has been taken in the palace of the bishop of Siguenza, and that he is going to be carried to Madrid.
Siguenza, 4th December, 1808.
The army of the centre is arrived here, with its general, and exhausted with fatigue and want. All the officers were on foot, having lost their equipages, and they were starving with hunger; the rear is pursued by the enemy, who, however, we know is withdrawing to Calatayud.
P.S. This army set off for Guadalajara on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The runaways who had lost their way are daily arriving here; several thousands of them are already reckoned. The disorder is at its height, and our misfortunes are so great as to be with difficulty conceived.
Letter from an officer of Siguenza dated 2d Dec.
My dear Uncle, The situation of our unfortunate army, is melancholy beyond description; this is the day on which it was to be sacrificed. Castanos so favored by the country, was, it is said, the author of this dreadful disaster. On the 20th ult. all the different divisions received orders to meet at one point, which they did. The first division which occupied Calatayud, set off at twelve o'clock at night: the enemy entered a few minutes afterwards and killed all who resisted. They then pursued our rear, and if the 4th division had not arrived in time, the disorder would have been still greater: our army is, nevertheless, pursued by the enemy: it fled in the greatest disorder as far as Cascante, near Tudela, where the disorder augmented; the French attacked that city, and when we were just about affording it succors with so much courage they gave us battle, threatening to cut off our left wing; and they carried this project into execution.
After nine hours fighting they took eight thousand prisoners of our army of Valencia; four thousand men were killed, among whom is General de Pedro. On that same night our right wing was attacked by 600 cavalry, by which we should no doubt have been cut off, if the commandant of Campo-Mayor with his battalion and two from Africa had not come up. These two corps kept up a cruel fire of three hours, and I was myself ordered upon that duty.
In that battle we had 3000 killed; all the infantry has been dispersed. The African colonel retreated with sixteen grenadiers, and they were followed by the few who remained. Our baggage, waggons and a great deal of property remain in the hands of the enemy.
At Alacua, an action took place the day before yesterday with the van under the command of Venegas, it was then that the battalion of Campo-Mayor, the military orders and the regiment of Burgos were completely routed; of these three corps scarcely 300 men out of 7000, of which they consisted, have rallied. This is our dreadful situation; and what is worse, is, that upwards of 800 men have died with hunger.
Yesterday the command of the army was taken from Castanos and an enquiry is instituted respecting his conduct. All the soldiers accuse him of treason and I believe them, since he has deceived us during two months.
Siguenza, 4th Dec.
My dear friend, I suppose you are informed of all that has happened, I will nevertheless add that our army which was under the command of Castanos and consisted of 60,000 men, has passed through this city in a disorder difficult to be believed; it is impossible to describe the damage they have caused throughout the country, by their robbery and pillaging. Only 10,000 men now remain.
General Castanos has been put under arrest; he is to be carried before the supreme Junta: we cannot say what will be the result.
We found at Madrid in the Palace of the duke of Infantado two caskets containing papers belonging to the Princes of Asturias, in which matters of the highest importance are spoken of. This passage of a letter from her mother, dated 15th January, 1806, makes known what opinion the Queen of Sicily herself has of the English.
These letters are full of proofs of the conspiracy which was forming to break the friendship that subsisted between France and Spain.
Copy of what is written in sympathetic ink in the letter from Queen Charlotte to the Princess of Asturias, the 15th Jan. 1806.
My beloved child, I am infinitely uneasy about your situation, about the increase of grief which you will experience upon learning our cruel situation. But rely upon my truth. Believe in no fright which people will not fail to invent to give you, and be prudent. I will always write to you, and very sincerely, and believe in no other news, for I promise to the heart & tenderness of my dear child to conceal nothing from you; thus believe only in me. We all support ourselves in good health. We are very uneasy; Massena is with 30,000 men at our frontier, since that fatal and cursed disembarkation of the English, who with a perfidious and unexampled cowardice, after having promised us, quitted us at the moment when the danger was the most violent. Those people have ruined us. Bonaparte causes nothing to be said or written, and in all likelihood we shall be undone. We have only 800 men in arms; for the two years & a half that the French have been in our country, they required that we should not recruit our army; they thereby rendered all our forces useless, and behold we are now at their mercy, without any hope of defence against a force of 50,000 men; and if they please of 100,000 men. Austria destroyed, disabled, and for 50 years annulled; in five it is an unexampled misfortune, to which nothing but our holy religion can make us be resigned, that sole consolation under all misfortunes. Your dear father and the whole family are in desolation. Every thing is packing up, for from the entrance of the frontier to come to Naples, is the affair of six or seven days, and one cannot let one's self be taken prisoner; thus, we are preparing every thing for a disastrous and eternal departure, and this rends my heart. The king has sent the Cardinal General Ruffo to Rome, and has dispatched to Paris. But neither Fesch, nor Alquier, nor Eugene Beauharnois, nor Messena are able, according to their declaration, to stop the march of the troops; thus St. Theodore, who has been dispatched in order to join Gallo, and speak to him of all that has remained at Rome to superintend our affairs, and the Cardinal is set off in search of Bonaparte, either to Munich, or to Paris, wherever he may be to be found, to endeavour to save us.
Your good father is ready in order to satisfy the general wish to abdicate and leave Francis king, reserving to himself a good pension, the fruit of part of the money which he has advanced to the royal finances. Many people think that this will suffice to lay the storm, but I do not think so, and am convinced that they wish to have the kingdom of Naples.
If the danger approaches, we shall retreat to Messina and Calabria in order at least there to defend ourselves, and prevent the taking of Sicily. Think, Leopold, your two sisters, my daughter in law seven months gone with child, who will lie in at Messina, Palermo, God knows where, two little children so interesting! in fine, every body is weeping; nobody is willing to remain; every one frightened at the thoughts of lost time, wishes to set off. We have neither squadron nor vessel, nor scarcely anything but two ships; in fine it is a desolation. You shall always know every thing. Be prudent. Show no ill humor at the wicked things that will be told to you. Let them talk; that is nothing; God will judge us and posterity. No false interpretations. Your two sisters are in desolation. Leopold and Francis will go to Calabria to defend the posts. In fine, God
*The Hereditary Prince of Sicily.
has permitted it; his holy will be done. Think, my dear child, of re-establishing your health, of being well. Behave yourself well; life is short; the other is eternal and sure; think not of afflicting yourself with anything; give no credit to any ill news. I shall find means to give you information of every thing that concerns and regards us; but do not be uneasy, God will help us. Adieu, my very dear child, think of your health. Endeavor to recover your strength. I bless you, I embrace you, and am for life your tender mother and friend.
In the relation of Cotugno, there is nothing written.
Write me word whether you have received the whole untouched and can read me well. Adieu from my heart and soul, and notwithstanding my violent sorrow, wholly yours.
Copy of what is written in sympathetic ink in the letter from Queen Charlotte to the Princess of Asturias, of the 30th January 1806.
Dear beloved child, be not uneasy about our fate. Only take care of your health. God will take pity on us, and nothing will happen to us. If we are obliged to fall back upon Sicily, I will endeavor, when we are settled there, to send a vessel under pretext of tranquilizing the heart of the Queen for her daughter; but in reality for the purpose of assuring you my very dear child, of our fate. Be very prudent, do not speak and let them say every thing. I have no reproach to make to myself; it is Joseph Bonaparte who is thought to be destined for the throne of Naples; that is very roguish; but God permits it, we must bend our heads. Francis conducts himself in an exemplary manner and as well as possible. Isabella is in her eighth month; but happily she is so apathic, foolish and unthinking that she takes nothing to heart, and that is good for her health. Your sisters and I have not the same happiness. I cannot tell you my dear child, our torment; but God will help us; be not uneasy and think only of your health. Let the talkers criticise, hear every thing without grieving yourself. Be attached to your good husband; be prudent and wise. I rely upon you.
Adieu, dear child, I shall have a great many things to say to you; but my time is too much taken up. I embrace you from the bottom of my heart, and am your tender mother and friend.
I write to the Queen and to your husband; to the former in order to speak to her of her daughter; to the latter, to teach him that it is his duty to write to me and to let me see it. Adieu; I will endeavour to write to you. Keep your mind at rest about us. I embrace you; adieu.
EIGHTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN.
Madrid, 12th Dec. 1808.
The central Junta of Spain had but little power. Most of the provinces scarcely attend to its orders: they had all wrested from it the administration of the finances. It was influenced by the lowest class of the people; it was governed by the minority. Florida Blanca was without any credit. The Junta was submitted to the will of two men; the one, called Lorenzo Calvo, a grocer in Sarragossa, who, in a few months, had acquired the title of excellency. He was one of those violent men who appear in revolutions; his probity was more than suspected, the other was a man of the name of Tilly, formerly condemned to the galleys as a robber, the younger brother of Gusman, who acted a part under Robespierre in the time of terror, and very worthy of having had that wretch for his brother. As soon as any member of the Junta attempted to oppose violent measures, these two men cried out treason; a meeting was formed under the windows of Aranjuez, and every body signed. The extravagance and wickedness of these demagogues were evinced in every manner. As soon as they learned that the emperor was at Burgos, and that he would shortly be at Madrid, they carried their delirium so far as to make a declaration of war against France. Filled with invective and instances of madness.
What the honest people had to suffer from the lowest class of the people would be hardly conceived, if every nation did not find in its own annals the remembrance of such crises.
Recently, three more respectable inhabitants of Toledo were murdered.
When, on the 11th, the general of division Lasalle, pursuing the enemy, arrived at Talavera de la Reina, thro' which the English had passed in triumph ten days before, announcing that they were going to succor the capital, a dreadful spectacle presented itself to the eyes of the French. A corpse clothed in the uniform of a
†His wife the daughter of the Queen of Spain.

Spanish general was hanging upon a gibbet, and pierced with a thousand musket shots; it was the gen. don Benito St. Juan, whom his soldiers, in the disorder of their panic, and to give a color to their cowardice, had so basely sacrificed. They took breath at Talavera only to torment their unfortunate general, who, during a whole day, was the but of their barbarity and atrocious address.
Talavera de la Reina is a considerable town, situated in the fine valley of the Tagus, and in a very fruitful country.
The Bishops of Leon and Astorga, and a great number of ecclesiastics have distinguished themselves by their good conduct, and by the example of apostolical virtues.
The general pardon granted by the emperor, and the provisions which mark the establishment of the new dynasty by the annihilation of the houses of the principal delinquents, have produced a great effect. The destruction of the rights odious to the people, and contrary to the prosperity of the state, and the measure which leaves to the numerous class of monks no uncertainty as to their fate, are attended with a good result.
The general animadversion is directed against the English. The peasants say, in their language, that at the approach of the French they went to ride their wooden horses.
His majesty yesterday received several corps of cavalry. He appointed the colonel of the Polish lancers a commander of the Legion of Honor. The corps which that officer commands has covered itself with glory upon all occasions.
His majesty has testified his satisfaction to the brigade of Dijon for its good conduct at the battle of Tudela.
NINETEENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN. Madrid, 15th Dec. 1808. The fortress of Rosas surrendered on the 6th. The capitulation is annexed No. 1. 2000 men have been made prisoners, and a considerable number of pieces of ordnance were found in the place. Six English ships of the line, which were at anchor in the roads, were unable to take the garrison on board. Gen. Gouvion St. Cyr speaks highly of gen. Reille and gen. Pino. The troops of the kingdom of Italy were distinguished during the siege.
To-day the emperor reviewed, on the other side of the bridge of Segovia, all the troops belonging to the corps of the Marshal Duke of Dantzig.
The division of gen. Sebastiani has begun its march for Talavera de la Reyna.
The Polish division of gen. Vahce has the finest appearance.
The disbanding of the Spanish troops is every where continuing; the new levies which were making are dispersing on all sides and returning home.
The information which is received from the Spaniards themselves respecting the Central Junta only tends to cover it with ridicule. That assembly was become the object of the contempt of Spain. Its members, 36 in number, had assumed titles, ribbons of all kinds and a salary of 60,000 livres. Florida Blanca was a mere puppet. He is now ashamed of the disgrace which he has drawn upon his old age. As it always happens in such assemblies, two or three men led all the others, and those two or three wretches were in the pay of England. The opinion of the city of Madrid has been loudly declared with regard to that Junta which has fallen into ridicule and contempt and has drawn upon itself the hatred of all the inhabitants of the capital.
The Burghers, the clergy and the nobility, having been convoked by the Corregidor, have met twice; they have passed the annexed declaration No. II.
The public mind in the capital is very different from what it was before the departure of the French. Since that period, the city has been a prey to all the evils which are the inevitable consequence of being without a government; its own experience has inspired the disgust of revolutions, and this has drawn closer the ties by which they were attached to the king. In the midst of the scenes of disorder by which Spain has been agitated, the prayers and wishes of all prudent men were turned towards their Sovereign.
Never was such a beautiful month of December beheld in this country; people would imagine it to be the season at the beginning of spring. The Emperor avails himself of this fine weather, to remain in the country a league from Madrid.
[Here follows the Capitulation of Rosas.]
Extract of the minutes of the Secretary of State's Office.
PROCLAMATION. Spaniards, you have been misled by perfidious men. They have en-
gaged you in a senseless struggle, and have made you run to arms. Is there a single one among you, who reflecting for a moment upon all that has happened, is not directly convinced, that you have been the sport of the perpetual enemies of the Continent, who rejoiced to see the Spanish and French blood shed? What could be the result even of the success of a few campaigns? An endless land war and a long uncertainty with regard to the fate of your property and existence. In a few months you have been delivered up to all the anguishes of popular factions. The defeat of your armies has been the business of a few marches; I entered Madrid: the rights of war authorised me to give a great example, and to wash away in blood the outrages done to me and my nation: I have listened only to clemency. A few men, the authors of all your evils, will alone be struck. I will soon drive from the Peninsula that English army which has been sent to Spain, not to succor you, but to inspire you with a false confidence and mislead you.
I had told you, in my proclamation of the second of June, that I wished to be your regenerator. To the rights which were ceded to me by the Princes of the last dynasty, you were desirous that I should add the right of conquest. This will make no alteration in my disposition. I am willing even to praise whatever generosity there may have been in your efforts; I am willing to acknowledge that your misleaders concealed from you your true interests, that they misrepresented to you the real state of things. Spaniards, your destiny is in your own hands. Reject the poisons that the English have spread among you; let your king be certain of your love and confidence, and you will be more powerful, more happy than you have ever been. Every thing that opposed your prosperity and your greatness, I have destroyed; the shackles which galled the people, I have broken; a liberal constitution gives you, instead of an absolute monarchy, a temperate and constitutional monarchy. It depends upon yourselves that this constitution should still be your law.
"But if all my efforts are useless, and if you do not answer my confidence, it will remain to me only to treat you as a conquered province, and to place my brother upon another throne. I will then put the crown of Spain upon my own head and I shall know how to make it be respected by the wicked; for God has given me the strength and will necessary to surmount all obstacles."
In our imperial camp of Madrid, the 7th Dec. in the year 1808.
Signed, NAPOLEON. By the Emperor's command, The Minister Secretary of State, Signed, H. B. MARET.
IMPERIAL DECREES. Extract of the minutes of the Secretary of State's Office. In our imperial camp of Madrid, the 12th December, 1808.
NAPOLEON, by the Grace of God and the Constitution, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, and protector of the Confederation of the Rhine:
Considering that one of the greatest abuses which have crept into the finances of Spain, proceeds from the alienation of different branches of the taxes; and that, however, the taxes, from their nature, are inalienable.
We have decreed and do decree what follows:
From the publication of the present decree, the individuals who may be in possession, whether by the king's donation, or by sale or any other cause, of any portion whatsoever of the civil or ecclesiastical taxes, shall cease to enjoy them, and the persons taxed shall be holden to prove that they have paid their taxes to the king's agents and to the treasury.
ANOTHER DECREE.
We have decreed and do decree what follows:
Art. I. All manor justice is abolished in Spain.
II. There exists no other jurisdiction than the royal jurisdiction.
By a decree of the 12th, from the day of the publication of the said decree, servitude, of whatever kind it may be, together with all the rights and obligations which are derived from it, are abolished in all the states composing the grand duchy of Berg and Cleves. The former serfs will enjoy as well as the other inhabitants of the grand duchy, every civil right.
Decrees of the same date, and containing literally the same provisions, have been issued by his majesty in favor of the countries of Erfurt, Fulda, Hanau and Bayreuth.
Milan, 27th Dec.—Some letters from Bayonne mention that his ex-
cellency Mr. Aldini, the minister secretary of state, has received orders from his imperial majesty to repair to Paris and wait for him in that city. This news, which we have just been assured is true, proves that the Spanish business is much advanced; and, what is interesting for the French and Italian subjects to know, is, that the emperor will not be long absent from his capital.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22. The MENTOR and PACIFIC, government vessels for France and England, have received orders to sail from New York. Capt. COLES is the bearer of dispatches for France, and Lt. REED for England.
Letters of a late date from France, whose contents may be relied on, state that 480,000 soldiers had left France for Spain and Portugal; and that Napoleon had directed Gen. Junot to reach Lisbon by the 17th of Jan.
The Spanish schooner Fortuna, arrived at Baltimore in 10 days from the Havana, brings information that a Packet had arrived there the 7th of March from Cadiz, which place she left the 10th of February. The advices from Spain were understood to be of the utmost consequence, and although the government withheld their disclosure, it had transpired that they announced the total overthrow of the Spanish forces, and that the English army had been cut off.
New-York, March 17. Off Martinique—Captain Speck, from St. Lucie, informs us that he passed Martinique on the 19th of February, at which time the British were bombarding Fort Bourbon, all the rest of the island having capitulated.
The following extraordinary account of the American brig Batavian is taken from a New-York print, and impressively attests the traits of character of an American seaman.
"Arrived, last evening, the brig Batavian, Filletas, 60 days from Rochelle, having escaped from Rochelle on the night of the 14th of Jan. between the forts and a French squadron of 4 ships of the line and 2 frigates, with troops on board, ready for sea. Jan. 16, was boarded by the British frigate Comet; they took out all the Batavian's crew, except the captain and cook, including 2 passengers, and put on board an officer and 6 men, and ordered her for Plymouth. The next day, off Brest, the rest of the passengers of the Batavian, with the captain, cook and steward, (8 in number) re-took the brig. On the 26th of Feb. in lat. 33, long. 57, the Batavian was again taken by the British letter of marque ship Talam, capt. George Roeser, from Barbadoes bound to Liverpool—they put on board 4 more men, to assist the other prize crew in carrying the brig into Bermuda; but, on the 8th inst. in lat. 34, 30, long. 63, the capt. cook, and steward, retook the Batavian again, and brought her safe into port! Left only one American vessel under seizure."
The Governor of Tennessee has issued a proclamation for an extra session of the Legislature of that state on the 3rd day of April.
The Elections for town officers have lately taken place in the different towns of Massachusetts. In Boston the federal ticket succeeded without opposition. In the town of Salem, on the 13th inst. the election was strongly contested. Wm. GRAY, Esq. was chosen moderator of the meeting. The votes for town clerk were, for John Pynchard, republican, 770; for John Pickering, jun. (son of Timothy Pickering) 713—scattering 11—being a majority of 37 for the republican ticket. In the votes for selectmen, owing to a division of the republican votes, two republicans and two federalists were chosen; of the fifth there was no choice. The town-meeting was adjourned to the 15th inst. when the fifth was to have been chosen. It will be recollected that at the election for a member of Congress in November last, Salem gave a majority of one to the federal candidate.
The embargo ceased on Wednesday, but we already find few, very few, willing to take the embargo off themselves.
Aurora. We learn from a passenger, that Bonaparte, by a decree, dated the 6th of October last, (but which was not till lately, published) has declared Tunis a free port, permitting Tunisian vessels, on paying a small duty, to enter the ports of his imperial majesty. The Milan and Berlin decrees are thus declared not in force against Tunis.
Lange's Paper.
Ship Two Marys, of New York, and Snow Edward of this port, were condemned, vessels and cargoes, at Paris, on the 21st December, by the Council of Prizes, under the Milan decree, in consequence of their being boarded by an armed British vessel. An appeal to the Council of State had been entered.
Philadelphia Gazette.
From the Norfolk Herald of March 16.
This morning before our paper went to press, (eight o'clock) upwards of twelve vessels cleared out from the custom house, in this borough, for foreign ports!
"God send them safe deliverances!"
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Montreal, to his friend in Providence, dated the 5th ult.
"On my arrival here on the 26th of January, I was credibly informed that a few days before, more than eight hundred loaded sleighs crossed Lake Champlain, in one day, destined from the United States for this flourishing place. On market days, which are Thursday and Saturday, it is very difficult to pass the streets near the market, on account of the prodigious number of sleighs, filled with provisions, which crowd every space and avenue. Provisions, in general, are very cheap; a good turkey may be purchased for 38 cents, a pair of fat fowls for 34 cents, large white hares for 8 and 10 cents, a good mutton, of excellent flavor, for 1 dollar and 50 cents, beef for 8 cents per lb. butter for 12 cents per lb. loaf sugar for 17 cents per lb. and a variety of other articles equally cheap. Sleighs are coming in daily, and every house is so thronged with Americans, and others, who are continually coming in, that genteel boarding is very dear."
A merchant in Antwerp writes to his friend in Philadelphia:—
"My friend in Paris is of the belief that no imports whatever, except what is captured, will be permitted on the whole continent until there is a general peace. I would not recommend shipments to be made here for some time to come, until we see what happens, even if the British were to withdraw their blockade, for I do not think we can land any thing till after the war is over, and I think too, that prices will get down very much."
We learn verbally from Mr. Coqueral, a passenger, who arrived here yesterday in the Batavian, that on the 13th of January, a letter was received at Rochelle, from an eminent merchant in Bayonne, stating that the British army, under the command of Sir David Baird, said to consist of from 15 to 25,000 men, on the frontiers of Spain and Portugal, had been overtaken by a large French army, who summoned them to surrender, which summons was obeyed without firing a gun; and that the army under general Moore was surrounded; that the Supreme Junta had dispatched a messenger to Bonaparte, offering to open a negotiation for peace, but that the Emperor Bonaparte would not listen to their overtures. It was also said, that general Castanos had resigned his command, after having disbanded his army.
Mercantile Adv.
Savanna, March 7.
A riot occurred on Sunday afternoon, between some of the United States' troops quartered here, and a party of sailors. From what we can learn, the former were the aggressors; though the fracas appears to have originated from several trifling squabbles, which have taken place within a week or two past. On Sunday, however, they appeared in considerable numbers, armed with bludgeons and knives—a contest ensued, and much mischief would have been done, had it not been for the timely interference of the civil authority, aided by the volunteer corps, who speedily put a stop to their proceedings, and restored the quietness of the city. Several of the soldiers and sailors were wounded; but none that we have heard of are in danger. About thirty or forty of the rioters were committed to gaol the same afternoon, and were yesterday examined before the county judges, when all were liberated except five of the principals, who were remanded to prison, for trial at the next superior court.
Antigua, Feb. 14. —There is, we understand, a late Barbadoes paper in town, which contains the articles of capitulation, concluded at the capture of Cayenne. The most prominent features are, that Sir Sid. Smith, who, it appears, co-operated with the Portuguese in the reduction of the place, has undertaken to convey Victor Hughes and his troops to Europe, to be regularly exchanged; the French on their part engaging not to serve for a twelvemonth after such exchange.
BOARD OF ENQUIRY.
London, December 28.—Saturday the Duke of York went to Windsor, for the purpose of laying before his majesty the amended report. Sir H. Dalrymple and Sir H. Barrard, we understand, received during the day copies of this report, which is of great length. The opinion of the court is, however, stated in the following terms:
"On a consideration of all the circumstances, as set forth in this report, we most humbly submit our opinion, that no further military proceeding is necessary on the subject; because, however some of us may differ in our sentiments respecting the fitness of the convention, in the relative situation of the two armies, it is our unanimous declaration that unquestionable zeal and firmness appear throughout to have been exhibited by lieutenant gens. Sir Hugh Dalrymple, Sir Harry Barrard, and Sir Arthur Wellesley, as well as that the order and gallantry of the officers and soldiers, on every occasion during this expedition, have done honor to the troops, and reflected lustre on your majesty's honor."
It seems, that upon this opinion being delivered to the commander in chief, his royal highness found it was not so explicit upon the armistice and convention, as the words of his majesty's warrant appeared to enjoin; and the court was therefore ordered to re-assemble, and subjoin their opinion.
"Whether, under the relative situation of the two armies on the 22d August, an armistice was advisable; and if so, whether the terms were such as ought to be agreed upon?"
And also—"Whether, under the relative situation of the two armies subsequent to the armistice, and after the whole of the British force had been landed, a convention was advisable; and if so, whether the terms were such as ought to be agreed upon?"
Upon these two questions being separately put to each member of the court, it appears, that Sir D. Dundas, Lord Heathfield, general Craig, earl Pembroke, Sir G. Nugent, and lieutenant Nichols, were for the armistice Earl Moira against the armistice.
And upon the second question, it appears that Sir D. Dundas, Lord Heathfield, general Craig, and Sir G. Nugent, were for the convention—Earl Moira, Earl Pembroke, and lieutenant Nichols, against the convention. It also appears, that each of the latter officers has given his reasons for dissenting from the majority.
MILITARY NOTICE. —The meeting of the Union Rifle Guards, which was to have taken place on Thursday evening next at Morris's Tavern, is changed to Charles Jones's tavern, Pennsylvania Avenue.
March 22—1.
A CARD. MR. GENERES has the honor of informing his Friends, that his BALL will be on Wednesday Evening 22d instant.
March 22—11.
PUBLIC SALE. By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county, Maryland, will be offered for sale at the town of Upper Marlborough on Thursday the 13th day of April next, the Personal Property of the late Dr. Samuel Heftmann, deceased, consisting of a Negro or Mulatto Boy, a saddle Horse, Medicine and Surgical Instruments, also a small Medical Library with other Books and sundry other articles. Six months credit will be given for all articles sold above Ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved securities. Lesser sums ready money. The sale to begin at 12 o'clock.
GABRIEL PETERSON VAN HORN, Administrator.
March 22—31.
NOTICE. THE persons who claim title to the following LOTS in Georgetown, are notified that their titles are defective in consequence of their having neglected to avail themselves of the compromise agreed on in the case of Beatty and Davidson. The representatives of Gen. Davidson are yet willing to assent to the same compromise, and all who apply by the 10th May next may obtain deeds on those terms—the lots claimed by those who do not apply will be proceeded against. If those persons desire any information on this subject they can apply to Mr. Abner Ritchie or to P. S. Key, esq. Georgetown. Letters from those who do not reside in the District (post paid) will be attended to.
ANNE MARIA DAVIDSON, Executrix & devisee of Gen. JOHN DAVIDSON.
The following are the Lots in Beatty and Hawkins' addition to Georgetown, referred to in the above notice—Lots No. 2 is part of lot No. 3.—lots Nos. 4, 6, 15, 30, 41, 43, 44, 52, 58, 59, 60, 65, 67, 71, and part of lot 72—lots no. 80, 81, 83, 85, 86, 87, 94, 98, 94, 103, 104, 105, 109, 110, 113, 114, 118, 119, 121, 123, 125, 129, 130, 132, 133, 135, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 148, 149, 154, 155, 163, 166, 168, 170, 175, 176, 194, 195, 196, 205, 207, 211, 212, 214, 216, 220, 225, 227, 230, 231, 236, 237, 239, 243, 248, 250, 257, 258, 259, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 269, 270, 272, 273, 275, 278, 279, 282, 283, 288, 289, 290, 294, and 295.
March 22—10m.
INFORMATION WANTED. IF the heirs of ROBERT HOOTKIN, a native of Württemberg, in Germany, who it is said died at Fredericktown, in the state of Maryland, in the year 1773, will make application at the Department of State, they will receive some information, which may probably be of advantage to them.
March 22.

NATIONAL MUSEUM.
THE very flattering encouragement the Subscriber has met with from a number of Gentlemen of the highest respectability and talent, among whom he has the honor to name the President of the United States and Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell of New York—has induced him respectfully to announce to the Public, his determination to commence the establishment of a NATIONAL MUSEUM, connected with a GALLERY OF PORTRAITS, in the city of Washington, where a Building well calculated for the purpose is now preparing.
The great and obvious utility of such an institution at the seat of the National Government, it is presumed will strike every liberal and enlightened mind in so forcible a manner as to render any further detail in the present instance unnecessary.
C. BOYLE.
March 20—3t.
PUBLIC SALE AT AUCTION, (WITHOUT RESERVE.)
Will be sold at the residence of Mrs. HAMILTON on Capitol Hill on Friday the 24th inst. sundry articles of Household Furniture, consisting of beds, Chairs, Tables, &c. A Carriage and Harness and a pair of Horses; a second hand Hack Carriage, and excellent Horse for carriage or saddle, and a thorough bred Horse by Clifton three years old; also a Cart, some Hogs, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention.
The sale to begin at 11 o'clock. The terms to be made known on the day of sale.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct.
March 20—3t.
By Virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on the 8th day of April next on the premises at the hour of 12 o'clock, all the Estate, right, title, claim and interest of the late Philip Fitzhugh, deceased, of in and to the one moiety of the Adelphi Mills, land & appurtenances thereunto belonging, containing about thirty and a half acres of Land; also the whole of from 27 to 30 acres of Land with the appurtenances being part of Elizabeths Delight, lying in Prince Georges county on the North West Branch. The terms of sale are cash.
JOSEPH L. SCHOLFIELD, Trustee. 3d month 17th, 1809—3w
BLACK RIVER LOTTERY,
No. 2. POSITIVELY commences drawing on the 12th of April next. Present price of Tickets. Whole Tickets $8.50 Half do. 4.25 Quarter do. 2.25 Eighth do. 1.12 1-2
Tickets at the New York prices from C. & B. Watt's truly fortunate Lottery Office may be had of JOSEPH MILLIGAN, Georgetown; where a regular check book of the drawings will be kept, and adventurers in the Lottery may obtain the earliest information of their success gratis.
Letters post paid containing bank notes shall be promptly attended to and distant adventurers advised of the success.
Georgetown, March 20th 1809—6t
Bank of Columbia, March 16, 1809.
The Board of Directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight per Cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Monday 20th inst.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier.
March 20—3w
District of Columbia, Washington county,
I HEREBY certify that Joseph Estep of said county, brought before me, as a Serjeant, trespassing on his premises, a BAY GELDING, 9 or 10 years old, bob tail, which with the mane is black, a faint star on the forehead with a small snip on the nose; no white else; no mark or brand discoverable—said Gelding has been worked in gears.
Given under hand of me a justice of the peace for said county, this 17th day of March, 1809.
CHARLES MINIFIE.
March 30—3t
PUBLIC SALE.
THE DWELLING HOUSE and half the WORK SHOP, now in the occupancy of JAMES DUDDELL, being on a piece of ground immediately opposite to the Marine Barracks, on Eighth street, and adjoining the property of Mr. James P. Tuckfield, subject to a ground rent of seventy-five cents per front foot only, will be offered at public sale on Saturday the 25th inst. at 11 o'clock, on the premises. Terms of sale made known on that day.
S. SPEAKE, Auc.
March 20—3t
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment Sponcleis & rich silk Moleskins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion.
Richard Horwell's celebrated PATENT PARALLEL SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory.
November 27—tf
FOR SALE,
A very likely healthy MULATTO GIRL, About 12 years of age—apply at this office. February 27—tf
WANTED TO HIRE.
A WOMAN SERVANT, of good character, one that is acquainted with plain cooking, washing and ironing, and house work generally, to such a person liberal wages will be given—Apply to TOPPAN WEBSTER, Near to the Six Buildings. Feb 24—tf
PUBLIC NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States, of the third day of March inst. I am ready to receive, until the 10th day of April next, separate proposals in writing, for the supply of such articles of Stationery, as may be necessary for the service of the said House, until the 4th of March, one thousand eight hundred and eleven; and also, the like Proposals for the execution of all the Printing business of the said House, and for the supply of Fuel during the same time. The several species of Stationery, Printing and Fuel wanted, are subjoined to this advertisement, and the proposals must be accompanied with the names and residence of sufficient securities for performance.
PATRICK MAGRUDER, Clerk to the House of Representatives.
STATIONERY WANTED.
Letter Paper, hot pressed, vellum, extra large, plain, Folio Post, wove and plain, Medium size for engrossing, Foolscap, Ready made Pens and Quills, per hundred, Best Dutch Red Wax, Best Black do. Red Wafers, Common Black Sand, Inks and Sands (glass) per pair, Wafer Boxes and Pounce boxes, Half pint phials, with corks, Low priced Folders, Lead Pencils, Red and white tape, in pieces, Silk tape, or narrow ribbon, Ink of the best quality, per gallon, Indian Rubbers, per bottle, Parchment in skins, per dozen, completely dressed and pointed for use, 28 by 32 inches, Office Pen Knives.
The supply of these articles must embrace a possible demand to the value of three thousand five hundred or four thousand dollars for each of the sessions in the Congress.
It is desirable that specimens of Paper, Quills, Parchment and Wax should accompany the proposals. A security equal to sixteen thousand dollars will be required.
PRINTING WANTED.
Plain work, octavo, 300 impressions of each sheet, Bills folio, numbered, per line, in sheet or half sheet, Figure work, Rule & Figure work, Table work, Folding and Stitching, per hundred, for any number of documents exceeding three half sheets, and thence to twenty half sheets, and upwards, Book-binding in boards, Per volume, folio in calf, & octavo, marked in sheep, and lettered. In every instance the Printer supplies the paper as well as the work, duly folded and stitched, and no possible delay is to occur in the daily execution and delivery of the work, so that in all cases where it is practicable, the document ordered to be printed on any given day, may be ready for delivery the next morning, at the hour to which the House stands adjourned. The proposals must specify the ratio of decrease in the price for printing any number of impressions greater than the usual number of three hundred, and not exceeding five thousand. No extra allowance will be made for working on Sundays, holidays, or after night; these must be considered by the contractor in the price per sheet. The contractor must embrace a possible amount of work, during the sessions of the Congress equal to twenty thousand dollars, and the security required will be to the amount of forty thousand dollars.
FUEL WANTED.
The supply of the next Congress will require three hundred Cords of good sound Hickory wood, to be delivered, sawed, packed and measured in the public cellar of the Capitol, at the expense of the contractor. One hundred and fifty cords to be delivered on or before the first day of October next; the remaining one hundred and fifty cords, must be delivered on or before the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and ten. A proportion of the purchase money will be advanced on giving sufficient security for the performance of the contract.
PATRICK MAGRUDER, Clerk H. of R. of the U. States. March 1—3w
PUBLIC SALE.
By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's County, Maryland, on Saturday the first day of April next, will be offered at public sale, at the late dwelling house of Thomas H. Hanson, deceased, all the personal property of the deceased, consisting of several Likely Negroes, to be sold for a term of years, and some to be sold for life—Horses, Cattle, Plantation Utensils & Household furniture. Terms made known on the day of sale.
THOMAS G. ADDISON, Administrator. March 10—3awtds.
BUILDING LOTS.
TO LET ON Ground rent, TEN or TWELVE Building Lots, fronting such on Pennsylvania avenue, about 25 feet each, situate between Mr. Weightman's bookstore and the bridge near the Capitol, on square 491. Enquire of JAMES HOHAN.
Who has to LET, a LOT containing half an acre of good ground for gardening, well enclosed with a substantial fence. March 13—6t
A TANN YARD TO BE RENTED,
For a term of years, from the 2nd day of April next—
The premises consist of a good Dwelling House and Stable, with two Gardens; the Yard contains about 24 Sinks, a large Bark and Mill House, a Warehouse, Currying Shop, &c. Situate near the Capitol and Navy Yard, in the city of Washington. The present tenant will treat with any person who may rent this property, for the Stock of Leather, Hides, and Bark, which he may then have on hand. For further particulars enquire of ROBT. UNDERWOOD on the Pennsylvania avenue, who will show the premises. February 17—tf
FOR SALE,
Avaluable Family of NEGROES, consisting of a Man, who is a carpenter, his wife and seven children; all young and healthy. BENJ. ODEN. Prince Georges county, Dec. 16—tf
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY,
POSITIVELY commences drawing 12th of April next.
HIGHEST PRIZES.
30,000 Dollars.
20,000 Dollars.
10,000 Dollars.
5,000 Dollars.
TICKETS & SHARES,
Sold at WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Offices in New York, where was sold in the last Lottery the three highest prizes, viz.
No. 20,231 25,000 Dollars.
25,403 10,000 Dollars.
20,799 5,000 Dollars.
Tickets and Shares in the above Grand Lottery from Waite's Office, may be had of Mr. JOSEPH MILLIGAN, at his Book Store in Georgetown, where the weekly Prize List will be regularly received. Georgetown, March 10—ep1m
FOR SALE,
THE two story BRICK HOUSE, situate on square No. 930, in the city of Washington, now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven, as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the sub, scriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT I intend to petition to the next County Court of Charles, for the benefit of an act of insolvency. GEORGE BOARMAN Charles County, Jan. 6—2awm5.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST, a SILVER WATCH with hands telling the day of the month on the face of her, and capped—Mott, maker, New York. Whoever will return the Watch to this office, shall receive the above sum, and no question asked. Wednesday, March 1, 1809—
The subscribers, appointed by the Washington Manufacturing Company a Committee to receive proposals for individuals inclined to accept the office of Treasurer of the Company, invite personal or written communications on the subject, previous to the 21st instant, when the appointment will be made. NICHOLAS KING. SAMUEL H SMITH. March 17.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
ROBERT WRIGHT, ESQ.
Governor of Maryland.
A PROCLAMATION.
HEREAS the Executive of the state of Delaware, hath lately demanded of the Executive of Maryland, a certain PURNEL CARTY, as a fugitive from justice, alleged to be at large in Talbot county, and hath transmitted an affidavit, dated the 24th day of November, eighteen hundred and eight, charging said Purnel Carty with felony, in kidnapping a certain Hester Craig and her two children. I have therefore issued this my proclamation, authorizing and enjoining it on all civil officers, and others, citizens of this state, to arrest and commit said Purnel Carty, to the jail of the county in which he may be found, & to give notice thereof to the Executive of Maryland, that the Executive of Delaware may be duly notified thereof, that he may be brought to trial agreeably to the act of Congress in such case provided. Given under my hand and the seal of the state of Maryland, at the city of Annapolis, this ninth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and of the independence of the United States of America the thirty-third.
ROBERT WRIGHT,
By his excellency's command,
NINIAN PINKNEY,
Clerk of the Council.
Ordered that the foregoing proclamation be published twice a week for six weeks in the American & Federal Gazette at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Republican Advocate at Fredericktown, the Maryland Herald at Hagerstown, and in Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. January 27—2aw6w
FIRE ENGINE.
THE Columbian Fire Company having appointed a committee to make a contract for a Fire Engine, it is hoped that all persons indebted to them for fines, or subscriptions, will pay without further delay, to enable the committee to make the purchase. The following is the state of the funds of the company.
 Cash in the hands of the Treasurer, 202 25  Due from the subscription list, 156 00  Due for Fines, 106 00  Dollars 464 25 
A good Engine will cost 600 dollars There will be some additional expenses. Those who have not subscribed are earnestly called upon to make up this deficiency. It would be insulting both the understanding and the public spirit of the citizens to suppose that so important an object should be further delayed, for the want of a small addition to the funds in hand. Every citizen is deeply interested, and every one should cheerfully contribute his mite. Mr. Nicholas L. Queen is appointed to collect and receive subscriptions, and Griffith Coombe and Henry Tims to collect the fines. By order, and on behalf of the Company. JOHN COYLE, President. March 17.
UNION RIFLE GUARDS.
ATTENTION.
THE gentlemen who subscribed their names last fall for the purpose of forming the above company, are requested to meet at MORRIS'S Tavern, on Thursday evening next, at 7 o'clock precisely, for the purpose of organizing the same and electing officers. By Order.
N.B. A punctual attendance is requested as well of those that have signed the list as those that wish to sign. March 17—
STATE OF MARYLAND—IN CHANCERY.
March 9th, 1809.
Nathan Gregg, versus Thomas Parsons and Elizabeth his wife, Virgil M c Cracken, and Mary his wife.
THE object of the bill is to record a deed executed by the defendants to the complainant for a tract of land called "The Re-survey on Indian Fields," situate in Allegany county.
The bill states that the defendants for value received, executed to the complainant a deed for the said land, and that without any fraudulent design or intention in the grantee, the same has not been recorded.
It is therefore, on the motion of the complainant, ordered, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once in each of three successive weeks, before the 10th day of April next, to the end that the defendants may have notice of the application and of the subject and object of the bill, and may be warned to appear in person or by a solicitor, on or before the 10th day of August next, to show cause, if any there be, wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy.
Test, NICH. BREWER,
Reg. Cur. Can.
Mach 17—w3t
TO RENT,
THE BRICK HOUSE, on Virginia Avenue, near the Navy Yard, lately occupied by Mr. Josiah Fox. Enquire of
FREDERICK MAY.
March 1—10t.
Prince George's County, to wit:
ON application to me the subscriber (in the recess of the court) an associate judge of the first judicial district, in the state of Maryland, by petition in writing, of NATHANIEL HAGAN, of Prince George's County, praying for the benefit of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," and the several supplements thereto, on the terms mentioned in the said act, and its supplements, a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to his petition, and the said Nathaniel Hagan, having satisfied me by competent testimony, that he has resided in the state of Maryland, two years immediately preceding the time of his application—and the said Nathaniel Hagan, having also stated in his petition, that he is now in actual confinement, for debt, and not on account of any breach of the peace, or for the non-payment of any fine or penalty for the breach of the laws of this state, or of the United States, and having produced to me the certificate of the Sheriff of Prince George's county to that effect, and having prayed to be discharged from confinement, on the terms prescribed in the said act and its supplements, and having given security for his personal appearance at the next county court, to be held in and for Prince George's County aforesaid, on the first Monday in April next, to answer any allegations that may be made against him by his creditors. I do also order and adjudge, that the said Nathaniel Hagan be discharged from his imprisonment, and by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer for three months successively before the first Monday in April next, to give notice to his creditors to appear before the County Court, at the Court House of said County, on the said first Monday in April next, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, on the said Nathaniel Hagan, then and there taking the oath by the said act prescribed, for the delivering up his property, and to show cause if any they have, why the said Nathaniel Hagan should not have the benefit of the several acts of assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors. Given under my hand this thirtieth day of November, eighteen hundred and eight. DANIEL CLARKE. December 30—w3m.
Prince George's county court, September Term, 1808.
ON the application by petition in writing, of ROBERT M c KOY, of Prince Georges county, to this court, for the benefit of the act of Assembly passed at November session eighteen hundred and five, entitled "An act for the benefit of sundry insolvent debtors" and the several supplements thereto - a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to his said petition, and the court being satisfied by competent testimony that the said petitioner is a citizen of the state of Maryland, and that he hath resided therein the two last years preceding his application, and being also satisfied that the said Robert M c Koy, is now in actual confinement for debt, and the said petitioner having entered into bond with security for his appearance in this court on the first Monday in April next to answer such interrogatories as his creditors may propose to him. It is thereupon ordered and adjudged that the said Robert M c Koy be discharged from his imprisonment, and the said first Monday in April next is appointed for the said petitioner to deliver up his property and to have a trustee appointed for the benefit of his creditors; and it is ordered that the said Robert M c Koy by causing a copy of the foregoing to be published once a week for three months successively in the National Intelligencer, before the said first Monday in April next, give notice to his creditors to be and appear before this court on the said day to recommend a trustee for their benefit.
Test JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. December 26—w3m Ck. P. G. C. C.
NOTICE.
WILL be exposed to PUBLIC SALE on the 15th day of April next at Drummonds tavern Navy Yard, all the right, title, claim and interest of JOHN VINTON in and to a LOT in square No. 930, on Eighth street, 30 feet in front, running back 75 feet, with a Two Story BRICK HOUSE thereon, and other improvements, which property Mr. John Dobbins now occupies, taken by virtue of a writ of Capias Facias, issued from the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of Lewis Clephan. Terms of sale cash. Sale to commence precisely at 12 o'clock. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal. March 15—tawtds.
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W the undersigned, Merchants, and Masters of vessels now in the port of Havana, Having been called upon by Captain WILLIAM WILKINS, commander of the brig WILLIAM, of Dumfries, lately arrived from Baltimore to this port in distress, to examine and report the true situation of the said vessel, we do hereby certify and declare, that we went on board said vessel, and after strict examination, found the said brig's stern was started out and loose from its frame, the stern post entirely moved out of its place, and the stern in every part so wrecked, that the crew was obliged to confine it together with a hawsar at sea—we also found that the said vessel made a great deal of water while lying in this port in smooth water—We also found her water ways all open, and her main top-mast carried away, and also the head of her fore-mast rotten and gone. We give it as our decided opinion, that the said vessel cannot proceed to sea in her present situation, and must be discharged to undergo a thorough repair. Given under our hands at Havana, this twenty-eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and nine. Signed, WM. L. RICHARDSON, ROBERT DAWSON, DANIEL SHAW, I. TABER, CLEMENT CATHELL.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Vincent Gray, under date 22 February, 1809.
"The brig has been sold for the best price she would command. To ship this cargo back to the United States, and pay a freight of 4 or 5 $ per barrel would ask it, as the freight and insurance from hence would amount to more than the flour would be worth on its arrival in the United States. Some of the cargo it appears was thrown over board, and a quantity damaged. (Signed) VINCENT GRAY. March 17—cop