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Mr Madison's Resolutions.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCC. II. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1805. PAID IN ADVANCE.
For the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
SIR, A late number of your paper contains some judicious remarks on the supposition of a moderate, just, and liberal opposition party, as affording a more salutary check to the abuse of power in a republican form of government than can possibly exist in a constitution, or in the emotion of laws.
It will no doubt be admitted on all hands, that a minority conducted on such principles, is one of the great, and perhaps chief blessings which flows from freedom of enquiry, and of the press: it is, therefore, really cause of regret that the opponents to the present order of things, have so widely departed from those principles of candor, and liberality, which ought to be the pride of every native American. But why should we say that they have departed from the meridian of candid censorship, when they can produce no proof of ever having been any nearer to it.
Indeed it seems to be the avowed design of most of the federal writers and printers, to traduce the private as well as the public characters of our rulers, and expose them to ridicule and mockery, rather than impartially to investigate their official conduct, and bestow censure or praise as they find either deserving. We have lately seen that a Batavian admiral, and a British officer of high rank could do justice to the merits of their most inveterate enemy in the acknowledgment of his bravery and nautical skill, while Americans whose chief boast ought to be generous feelings and sentiments, are breathing against each other invectives and illiberal abuse; and all this too, without any ostensible cause—without any complaints, founded in reason, or that can be remedied by force of any human agency. The very measures recommended by the malcontents, to-day, are to-morrow the source of their greatest grievances.
The expense and procrastination of the Barbary war was charged to the imbecile measures of the executive. No sooner is peace made than 'tis premature and dishonorable, and fault is found because it was not longer continued. The spoliations committed on our trade by the nations at war in Europe, are now the subject of unceasing vituperation; and it is no doubt a just cause of complaint; but who is to blame for it? Surely not the President, nor those who are supposed to be in his confidence.
While his enemies deny him the possession of the ordinary capacities of a man, will they call on him for the exercise of powers, not less than Omnipotence itself? As well might they blame him for the devastations made by the late earthquakes in Italy as for those made by the lawless freebooters of the ocean. As the first could not be foreseen or averted, by human optics, or might; so neither can the latter be effectually prevented but by the people in their representative capacity, and this we hope and believe will shortly be done. But the bickerings and witticisms of this party are not directed against the administration alone. Every newspaper editor who is supposed to cherish principles similar to those of the executive; or has the justice to speak impartially of it, is proscribed, as a "hiring sycophant, unprincipled jacobin, demagogue, &c." It might be reasonably supposed that national pride, even without the aid of any other laudable motive, would be sufficient to restrain those inordinate passions which give rise to such torrents of never-failing contumely. Every American who feels complacency in his birthright as such, and whose business or inclination calls him to associate with foreigners, finds himself often mortified and put to the blush, by the ridicule drawn on his country, from the factious complexion of its newspapers. It is intolerant editors of all parties would give up the low, narrow minded gratification, derived from personal recrimination, for the more enlarged pleasures flowing from a charitable and reasonable allowance for the frailties, attached to our nature—consider themselves the organ of public sentiments, and their characters allied to that of the nation at large; we should appear to other governments in a very different light to what we do at present. Let it also be remembered, that foreigners, inimical to our forms of government, are ever on the alert, to fan such divisions and if possible to kindle them into the flames of insurrection and all the horrors of civil war. The republican editors, with very few exceptions, have to their lasting credit, adhered to a spirit of forbearance; and such as have not, ought to remember that by acrimony and harshness they cannot expect to correct ill nature, or malevolence.
It is by mild and benevolent means alone, and not by fulminating denunciations, that republican principles have and will continue to gain strength. Good nature has all charming graces. Its bewitching sweetness will at last overcome the most obdurate perverseness. Had the adversaries of our present rulers been steadily actuated by sentiments of this nature, their cause would no doubt have been much better than it is at this day. But whether in or out of
power they seem devoted to the same system of persecution.
With them it appears to be a war of opinion, more than measures, tho' a sufficiency of both, and nothing less than a renunciation of principle, or total extermination of those who profess it, will serve their turn.
One would imagine, that after finding themselves so often in the wrong—often seeing their predictions fail to the ground, unregarded, they would grow more moderate, and more cautious of holding up the rueful pictures of futurity to view.—Those who are careful to preserve files of the newspapers, may see that the same tone of unrelenting severity, which is now echoed thro' the land, was also sounded in all directions when the present minority was in power nine or ten years ago. To such readers as have not the chance to examine old newspapers, & doubt our assertion, we would refer a perusal of Mr. Clifton's poems, which were written in 96, and published by Mr. Fenno, in 1800, and speak pretty plainly the language of federalists at those periods. There are doubtless many of your readers who have not read this paragon of wit and genius, and have it not by them to read. We therefore take the liberty to present them with a few extracts from it.
In speaking of the Republicans, in the notices which the editor gives of these poems, he says—
"It is singular to behold these pestilent vipers exalting themselves to power, on the ground of revolutionary merits, when it is a recorded fact,* that the greater number either wavered till the termination of the contest, or alternately joined and deserted either party, as either party preponderated, or fairly proved cowards and retreated to lurking holes."
"These are the depraved miscreants who now affect to venerate the name of Washington, whom having pursued with their most venomous malignity while living, they now seek to dishonor by their praise when dead."
"These are the men" (says he ironically) "in whom are exclusively pent up all the relics of ancient and modern republican virtues;—these are the freest, the most enlightened of statesmen and legislators, the wisest and most melodious of orators, the sublimest of poets and the bravest of heroes; the anointed guardians of liberty, the chosen champions of human dignity & equal rights." This he says "is a just picture of that arrogant tribe, into whose hands the new dynasty is about to pass," meaning the administration of Mr. Jefferson. He further adds that the poem concludes with a melancholy prognostication, which evidences the deep thought of the author—that he could see thro' the delusions of that day when the general cry was redeunt saturnia regna , the golden age is come again—and extend his penetrating view far through the mists of error and the veil of self-love."
This all important "prognostication and penetrating view" of future evil are couched in the following lines:
"The hour is hast'ning, when on equal feet, Exalted virtue and low vice shall meet; When envy, faction, insolence, shall rage, In one wild tempest through the troubled age; When human dignity shall meet its doom, Devotion perish, reason, worth, a tomb In the rude waste of ignorance shall find, And true equality shall bless mankind."
The author of these lines is long since numbered with the dead. Far be it from us to disturb his ashes, but were he yet living what could or would he think of his "melancholy prognostication—his penetrating views through the mists of error?" What can his friends say now to "dangers the most imminent and glaring?" Nine years have now elapsed since those "imminent and glaring" dangers were foreseen by the prophetic eye of federalism—are they realized? Are they likely to be accomplished? Has devotion perished, or reason and worth found their tomb in the rude waste of ignorance?" No, not at all. Then blush ye that calumniate the rulers of the people, and that foretell evils which never have and we hope never will come to pass. Here let us except many federalists whom we know think and act liberally—who respect their country and defend its rights. It is only those writers and printers, who arrogate to themselves the right of becoming the exclusive champions of their party, whom we wish to implicate in these remarks.
CLITUS and UNITY. * We should like to know where this "recorded fact" is to be found. An act to permit the importation of goods and commodities from countries in America belonging to any foreign European sovereign or state in neutral ships, during the present war, and until six months after the ratification of a definitive Treaty of Peace.
[10th April, 1805.]
WHEREAS by the laws now in force no goods or commodities whatsoever of the growth, production, or manufacture of America can (except in certain cases) be imported into this kingdom but in British built ships, owned and navigated according to law: And whereas it is expedient, under the present circumstances, to permit certain goods and commodities to be imported under certain restrictions in foreign ships belonging to subjects of states in amity with his majesty: Be it enacted by the king's most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that, from and after the passing of this act, it shall and may be lawful for his majesty, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to grant licence to any British subject or subjects to import into this kingdom for his or their own account, or for account of a subject or subjects of any state in amity with his majesty, from any country in America belonging to any foreign European sovereign or state, any goods or commodities of the growth or produce, whether manufactured or otherwise, of any such country, not prohibited to be used or consumed in this kingdom, in any ship or vessel belonging to any state in amity with his majesty, and under such rules, regulations, restrictions, and securities, as his majesty, with the advice of his Privy Council, shall approve, and subject to the same duties as such goods and commodities would be subject to if imported in any British built ship or vessel, and to the same rules, regulations, restrictions, and securities, penalties, and forfeitures, respecting the payment of the same; any law, custom, or usage, to the contrary in anywise notwithstanding: Provided always, that all sugar and coffee, imported in pursuance of this act, shall be warehoused immediately on importation, and shall not be taken out of warehouse to be used or consumed in this kingdom, but only for exportation to foreign parts: Provided always, that no such licence shall be granted to any person or persons who shall not have exported or given such security as shall be required for exporting from this kingdom according to law, to the possessions in America belonging to the same European sovereign or state, any goods or commodities bearing such proportion in value to the goods so to be imported as his majesty, by and with the advice aforesaid, shall think reasonable and shall direct: Provided always, that if any question shall arise in any case whether any thing which shall be done was authorised to be done by virtue of any such licence, the proof that such thing was done under the circumstances & according to the terms and conditions in such licence to be expressed, shall lie on the person or persons respectively claiming the benefit of such licence. And be it enacted, That this act shall continue in force during the present war, and until six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace.
RESOLUTIONS
Offered by Mr. MADISON in the year 1794, and his speech in support of them.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, January 4.
Mr. Madison submitted the following resolutions:
Resolved as the opinion of this committee, That the interest of the United States would be promoted by further restrictions and higher duties, in certain cases, on the manufactures and navigation of foreign nations employed in the commerce of the United States than those now imposed.
Resolved as the opinion of the committee, That an additional duty ought to be laid on the following articles manufactured by European nations, having no commercial treaty with the United States:—
On all clothes of which leather is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all manufactured iron, steel, tin, pewter, copper, brass, or articles of which either of these metals is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all articles of which cotton is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all articles of which wool is the material of chief value, where the estimated value on which the duty is payable as above, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem; where such value is below an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all manufactures of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value, and of which the estimated value on which the duty is payable is below an additional duty of per cent ad val.
On all manufactures of which silk is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this
committee, That an additional duty of per ton ought to be laid on the vessels belonging to nations having no commercial treaties with the United States.
3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That the duty on vessels belonging to nations having commercial treaties with the United States, ought to be reduced to per ton.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That where any nation may refuse to consider as vessels of the United States, any vessels not built within the United States, the foreign built vessels of such nation ought to be subjected to a like refusal, unless built within the United States.
5. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That where any nation may refuse to admit the produce or manufactures of the United States, unless in vessels belonging to the United States, or to admit them in vessels of the United States, if last imported from any place not within the United States, a like restriction ought, after the day of to be extended to the produce and manufactures of such nation; and that in the mean time, a duty of per ton, extraordinary, ought to be imposed on vessels so importing any such produce or manufacture.
6. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That when any nation may refuse to the vessels of the United States a carriage of the produce or manufactures thereof, whilst such produce or manufactures are admitted by it in its own vessels, it would be just to make the restrictions reciprocal: but inasmuch as such a measure, if suddenly adopted, might be particularly distressing in cases which merit the benevolent attention of the United States, it is expedient for the present that a tonnage extraordinary only of be imposed on the vessels so employed; and that all distilled spirits imported therein, shall be subjected to an additional duty of one part of the existing duty.
7. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That provision ought to be made for liquidating and ascertaining the losses sustained by citizens of the United States from the operation of particular regulations of any country contravening the law of nations, and that such losses be reimbursed in the first instance, out of the additional duties on the manufactures, productions and vessels of the nation establishing such unlawful regulations.
TUESDAY, January 14.
The house took into consideration the foregoing resolutions, the first whereof is as follows, viz.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the interest of the United States would be promoted by further restrictions and higher duties, in certain cases, on the manufactures and navigation of foreign nations employed in the commerce of the United States, than those now imposed.
This resolution being read from the chair, it was expected that Mr. Smith, of South Carolina, agreeably to the hint which he gave yesterday, would have proceeded to finish his observations, some of which we laid before our readers in the Philadelphia Gazette of last Wednesday. In these he drew a general conclusion, that in comparing the policy of the British and French commercial regulations, and restrictions, upon the trade of the U. States, the balance was in favor of the former, & that whilst in the British system we held be the picture of an open commercial enemy, we might trace in the conduct of the French, the act of an insidious friend. And that upon the whole, Great-Britain was not only a better customer, but a better supplier for the United States, than France.
For some moments after the chairman had read the resolution, there was silence in the house, it being expected, that Mr. Smith would resume the thread of his arguments; but on his declining it.
Mr. Madison rose, and began, by observing, that he had expected the gentleman from South Carolina, who spoke yesterday, would have risen this day to conclude his observations, but that as he had not done so, and as no other person had risen, either to attack or defend the resolutions, he himself would presume to request the attention of the committee.
The gentleman who spoke yesterday had repeatedly pressed it on the house, that the discussion should be entirely free from all political considerations. In the course of his own remarks, he would find himself under the necessity to make several observations of a collateral nature, which were connected with the present political conduct of some of the states of Europe. It might, he said, be a question, how far it was proper for the government of any country to intermeddle in the management of its commerce. Perhaps it might be for the universal benefit of mankind, to establish a free trade in every quarter of the world, and at once to knock down all the barriers which had been erected by prejudice, by avarice and by despotism. This might perhaps be proper, but even to this theory of commerce, there were some strong exceptions. He
would instance, for example, the British act of navigation. It had been in fact found, that eleven parts in twelve, of all the shipping employed in her trade, had been secured to her by that law; it took place in the year 1650. At that time the foreign tonnage employed in the British trade was equal to one-fourth part of the whole. In 1700, it was reduced to one sixth part; in 1729, it had risen to one fourth part; in 1750, it had sunk again to one twelfth, and in 1774, it was about the same rate.
There was another important, and at the same time a very obvious exception to the doctrine of the perfect freedom of trade. When we can transplant the manufactures of other countries into the bosom of our own, the whole was a clear gain. This would be of the utmost advantage to the United States.
What would be the consequence to America, be asked, if her trade were left by government to regulate itself? The sequel would be that other nations would regulate our trade for us. This would destroy all the resources of our natural maritime strength, and leave us defenceless in the event of a rupture with any foreign nation.
It had been remarked, when his propositions were introduced, that the subject was not a novel one. In fact, it began with our political existence. In 1784, the United States granted to Congress a power of regulating commerce. There was, however some radical defect in the system of government itself, and it failed. The state of Massachusetts attempted to establish an impost of a nature correspondent with the present propositions, and some other states showed a similar disposition, but from various reasons the projects proved abortive. He believed, that it must be in the recollection of every member, that the regulation of our commerce was one of the principal objects held in view by the establishment of the federal constitution, and without that view, there was the greatest reason to think that the constitution never would have existed.
It was expected that such an attempt would be made, and the experiment had accordingly been made. It passed through the house of representatives at New-York, but it expired in the senate. They approved of the principle, but they disliked the mode of reducing it to practice. The subject hath since been in a dormant state, as no substitute had been proposed by the house. If the senate at that time had any good reasons for their objections, these reasons are now at an end. At New-York it was zealously and successfully contended, that the treaty of peace was then on the point of being put into execution. A commercial treaty might likewise perhaps be agreed upon; and therefore that it was proper in the mean time to be as obliging as possible. The business of regulating our commerce was consequently arrested, for the moment, in its progress, until the present time—"We have waited, sir," said Mr. Madison, "the treaty of peace is not yet executed. There is no negotiation for a commercial treaty in train, or in prospect."
He was of opinion that we had shown sufficient generosity and forbearance, and since these trials had failed, and as we had gained nothing by them, we were now free to act as we might think proper, and we were bound to do so. He should therefore proceed to consider the proposition, as affecting the interest of this country, under three different heads:—
First, as to navigation; second, as to manufactures; and third, as to discriminating between different nations.
He began with the article of navigation. As to Britain, our situation with that country was the most unequal that could be devised. The British were at liberty to bring the produce of every country to America, while we cannot carry the produce of the United States in our own vessels, to most of the British markets, nor can we employ the vessels of other countries to do it. As to the West Indies, we were in a manner absolutely excluded from them; although we are so excellently situated by nature for mutual intercourse. The gentleman from South Carolina had considered it as a favor to the United States, that our productions may be carried to the British West Indies while those of other nations were not suffered to be so. This he said was a mere form, since it had been found by experience, that there was not another country in the world that could supply the West Indies.
(To be Continued.)
HUGH DRUMMOND.
HAS just opened a house of entertainment in the house lately occupied by D. DOUGLASS near the Navy Yard—He has provided the best liquors, roasting, &c. for the accommodation of travellers and others, and he flatters himself that he will give satisfaction to those who may honor him with their custom. Nov. 22d—wit.

The following character of Governor Hutchinson is taken from the interesting history of the American war, by Mrs. Warren, which is now publishing by Mr. E. Larkin, and is given as a specimen of the style of the work.
It is painful to a candid mind to exhibit the deformities of its own species; yet truth requires a just portrait of the public delinquent, though he may possess such a share of private virtue as would lead us to esteem the man in his domestic character, while we detest his political, and execrate his public transactions.
The barriers of the British constitution broken over, and the ministry encouraged by their sovereign, to pursue the iniquitous system against the colonies to the most alarming extremities, they probably judged it a prudent expedient, in order to curb the refractory spirit of the Massachusetts, perhaps bolder in sentiment and earlier in opposition than some of the other colonies, to appoint a man to preside over them who had renounced the quoniam ideas of public virtue, and sacrificed all principle of that nature on the altar of ambition.
Soon after the recall of Mr. Bernard, Thomas Hutchinson, Esq. a native of Boston, was appointed to the government of Massachusetts. All who yet remember his pernicious administration, and the fatal consequences that ensued, agree, that few ages have produced a more fit instrument for the purposes of a corrupt court. He was dark, intriguing, insinuating, haughty and ambitious, while the extreme of avarice marked each feature of his character. His abilities were little elevated above the line of mediocrity; yet by dint of industry, exact temperance, and indefatigable labor, he became master of the accomplishments necessary to acquire popular fame. Though bred a merchant, he had looked into the origin and the principles of the British constitution, and made himself acquainted with the several forms of government established in the colonies; he had acquired some knowledge of the common law of England, diligently studied the intricacies of Machievillian policy, and never failed to recommend the Italian master as a model to his adherents.
Raised and distinguished by every honor the people could bestow, he supported for several years the reputation of integrity, and generally decided with equity in his judicial capacity; and by the appearance of a tenacious regard to the religious institutions of his country, he courted the public éclat with the most profound dissimulation, while he engaged the affection of the lower classes by an amiable civility and condescension, without departing from a certain gravity of deportment mistaken by the vulgar for sanctity.
The inhabitants of the Massachusetts were the lineal descendants of the puritans , who had struggled in England for liberty as early as the reign of Edward the Sixth, and though obscured in the subsequent bloody persecutions, even Mr. Hume has acknowledged that to them England is indebted for the liberty she enjoys. Attached to the religious forms of their ancestors, equally disgusted with the hierarchy of the church of England, and prejudiced by the severities their fathers had experienced before their emigration, they had, both by education and principle, been always led to consider the religious as well as the political characters of those they deputed to the highest trust. Thus a profession of their own religious mode of worship, and sometimes a tincture of superstition, was with many a higher recommendation than brilliant talents. This accounts in some measure for the unlimited confidence long placed in the specious accomplishments of Mr. Hutchinson, whose character was not thoroughly investigated until some time after governor Bernard left the province.
But it was known at St. James's, that in proportion as Mr. Hutchinson gained the confidence of administration, he lost the esteem of the best of his countrymen; for this reason, his advancement to the chair of government was for a time postponed or concealed, lest the people should consider themselves insulted by such an appointment, and become too suddenly irritated. Appearances had for several years been strong against him, though it was not then fully known that he had seized the opportunity to undermine the happiness of the people, while he had their fullest confidence, and to barter the liberties of his country by the most shameless authority. This was soon after displayed beyond all contradiction, by the recovery of sundry letters to administration under his signature.
Mr. Hutchinson was one of the first in America who felt the full weight of popular resentment. His furniture was destroyed, and his house levelled to the ground in the tumult occasioned by the news of the stamp act. Ample compensation was indeed afterwards made him for the loss of property, but the strong prejudices against his political character were never eradicated.
All pretences to moderation on the part of the British government now laid aside, the full appointment of Mr. Hutchinson to the government of the Massachusetts was publicly announced at the close of the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty nine. On his promotion the new governor uniformly observed a more high-handed and haughty tone than his predecessor. He immediately, by an explicit declaration, avowed his independence on the people, and informed the legislature that his majesty had made ample provision for his support without their aid or suffrages. The vigilant guardians of the
rights of the people directly called upon him to relinquish the unconstitutional stipend, and to accept the free grants of the general assembly for his subsistence, as usually practised. He replied that an acceptance of this offer would be a breach of his instructions from the king. This was his constant apology for every arbitrary step.
Secure of the favor of his sovereign, and now regardless of the popularity he had formerly courted with such avidity, he decidedly rejected the idea of responsibility to, or dependence on, the people. With equal inflexibility he disregarded all arguments used for the removal of the troops from the capital, and permission to the council and house of representatives to return to the usual seat of government. He silently heard their solicitations for this purpose, and as if with a design to pour contempt on their supplications and complaints, he within a few days after withdrew a garrison, in the pay of the province, from a strong fortress in the harbor of Boston; placed two regiments of the king's troops in their stead, and delivered the keys of the castle to colonel Dalrymple, who then commanded the king's troops through the province.
These steps, which seemed to bid defiance to complaint, created new fears in the minds of the people. It required the utmost vigilance to quiet the murmurs, and prevent the fatal consequences apprehended from the ebullitions of popular resentment. But cool, deliberate & persevering, the two houses continued to resolve, remonstrate, and protest, against the infractions on their charter, and every dangerous innovation on their rights and privileges. Indeed the intrepid and spirited conduct of those who stood forth undaunted at this early crisis of hazard, will dignify their names so long as the public records shall remain to witness their patriotic firmness.
* Judge of probate for the county of Suffolk, and chief justice of the Supreme court.
* Author of History of England.
Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, Sept. 28. The French government, has now published all the documents, relative to the negotiations with the Austrian cabinet, and which have terminated so unfortunately. It corresponds with the loyalty of his majesty the emperor Napoleon, to publish the complaints of his enemies, with the answers which he has caused to be made to those complaints; this procedure could only be displeasing to those who are interested in concealing the first causes of a war which is about to desolate Europe, such was his frank and noble conduct when the treaty of Amiens was violated. The English government has been desirous of burying in eternal oblivion, the motives which induced this violation of the faith of treaties, and disregard of the cause of humanity. Whatever may be the result of this war, the crime of kindling it, will be inscribed in indelible characters in the pages of history.
It is fortunate that doubts, now no longer exist, as to the first causes which have produced this new coalition. He who can advance arguments (which deserve no answer) in support of measures, feels no difficulty in exposing his motives; but the French people, will see in those arguments designs, calculated to sully their glory, and to destroy their national security and independence.
Those documents prove to demonstration, the great point which we are about to discuss.
The unfounded complaints of Austria and Russia, originate from a much more important source than the changes which have been produced in Italy. From the commencement of the present war, those powers appear to have taken an interest in the war, not for the purpose of mediating, but of associating themselves with England. Nothing but the excessive moderation of the Emperor Napoleon, could have submitted to such open provocation.
A glance at the map of Europe will be sufficient to satisfy any one, that the situation of the European powers, relative to each other, has experienced considerable changes, since the peace of Luneville, more particularly since the violation of the treaty of Amiens. During a war which France was forced into, for the common good of Europe, Austria and Russia, have (availing themselves of the occasion) continued to augment and extend their influence, while France in this respect, has carried her spirit of moderation to excess. The French people might have cause to complain of the confidence reposed in Austria and Russia, by the emperor Napoleon, if they were not justified in relying on his courage to avenge this scandalous abuse of his generous moderation.
At the time when the treaty of Amiens was broken, the emperor of Russia, was very far from assuming the influence, which he now exercises with such insupportable arrogance, over the deliberations of the Divan. He did not insist upon the necessity of the Port's admitting a Russian garrison into the Ottoman provinces, nor of dictating its diplomatic notes, and of giving it allies or enemies at pleasure. He did not then order his fleets and armies to pass under the ramparts of the Seraglio. The protection granted to the Seven Islands, which was designated simply as an honorable guarantee of their independence has been an instrument of acquiring absolute dominion. The isles have become a depot for arms, soldiers, and ammunition. From this military position his Russian majesty can carry war, at the first signal, into the heart of the south of Europe, into Egypt, or the Morea. The Mediterranean has become subjected to his absolute rule. The assumption
on the part of Russia, long since effected, is certainly of much more importance, in relation to the other powers of Europe, than can possibly be, a few formal changes in Italy, or the voluntary annexation of a small province, which in fact, adds nothing to the continental strength of France.
In respect to Austria, the emperor Napoleon, has no less cause to complain of the violation of many of the articles of the treaty of Luneville, and of successive usurpations on the rights of the German princes, and more particularly on those of the elector of Bavaria. These wrongs are sufficiently developed and substantiated in the official documents, and render any further illustration unnecessary.
The most striking of the circumstances, which present themselves, and subserve the cause & justification of France, is the evidence which they furnish of the hostility of Austria and Russia, by great and continued preparations for war, before one complaint was made to, or against France. These warlike preparations have been continued, notwithstanding that the emperor Napoleon in answer to the complaints of Russia and Austria, declared that he is ready to separate the crowns of France and Italy, the moment the troops should be withdrawn from the frontiers, and assurances are given of pacific intentions. In fine, were any thing wanting to substantiate the evidence of these facts, it could be observed that these hostile determinations of the coalesced powers, were openly avowed in the British Parliament long before the existence of the wrongs alleged, for which they are the pretexts. Above all, it must be remarked that the emperor Napoleon, in prosecuting the naval war, the great expense which he has incurred in formation of a new marine, the immense armament which he had destined for the glorious expedition against England, leaving his frontiers on the side of Italy and Germany, without soldiers, arms, or magazines, prove his aversion to war, and that relying on the honor of Russia and Austria, he was intent only upon the prosecution of an enterprise, in the success of which the whole continent was deeply interested.
SEPT. 30. The English papers just arrived in Paris are barren of information; they contain nothing positive upon the opening of Parliament; that great council of the nation will assemble, however, when new subsidies are to be voted for the coalition, which cannot fail of being soon in need of them. As this war is made only for the benefit of the English government, they must dispose themselves to defray it largely. In the first war of the revolution, they gave subsidies only as their contingent in the common cause; at this time the pecuniary succours are unlimited; all the expenses are at their charge. The two emperors of Germany and Russia are themselves only the vassals of the monarch of India. Thus every thing induces us to believe that his Britannic majesty will soon call his faithful Commons together. The pay of the Russian army must perhaps be supplied before they reach their destination; and in the interval the emperor Napoleon may furnish a proper text to the orators of the opposition who wish to hold forth upon the advantages and utility of this new coalition.
For this long time past nothing has been talked of but the immense preparations of Russia and Austria. The newspapers are daily filled with details of the march of the troops, they carefully describe their composition, their progress, the places they stop at to-day, those they will arrive at next week, &c. In France less is said of the movements of the French armies; indeed they arrive before people have time to speak of them. It is a thing worthy of remark & which already gives a perception of the fate of the coalition and the issue of the contest, that the two powers who meditated the war with so much precaution should be in some measure prevented and taken unawares by the one who wished for peace. It is now upwards of fifteen months since the emperor Alexander put his troops upon the footing of war, and began to transport an army into the Mediterranean. For this year past the emperor of Germany has been making secret dispositions, getting arms manufactured, and raising men; he has been storing up immense quantities of corn and other provisions at the risk of creating a scarcity among his subjects, and of occasioning popular commotions even in his very capital. It was discovered some months since, that he made numbers of soldiers file off in the dead of night, under the guise of travellers, by cross roads, to assemble upon the frontiers. And yet after so much care, precaution, and preparation, it is probable the French army got together in haste, without either magazines or military stores upon the spot, will meet with no Austrian army on the borders of the Rhine, capable of withstanding it; and the Russian army will perhaps only arrive to witness the disasters of those whom blindness call their allies, but whom good politicians will call their enemies. It is another glorious spectacle, to behold energy all of a sudden impressed upon the French people, to see the re-organisation of the national guards, the rise of stocks at the very moment when the departure of court, the generals and so many distinguished personages must have carried away a considerable quantity of specie from the capitals. This eminently proves that France has lost nothing of her national vigour. She will know how to parry the blows that her enemies were ready to strike at her, and she coolly waits the expeditions, headed by such commanders as the dukes of York and Cambridge; whom Homer would so justly have styled light-footed . * Genoa.
PARIS, Sept. 20.
His excellency the minister for foreign affairs has left Paris to repair to Strasburg for the purpose of being near the emperor.
The tribunate held a public sitting to-day. Mr. Freville on the conclusion of a report of the committee, to whom a communication had been referred of the government, relative to the invasion of Bavaria by the Austrian armies, proposed to decree that an address should be presented to his Majesty the Emperor and King to avow the devotion of the nation to its chief, of its gratitude towards him for all the personal sacrifices he has made for the maintenance of peace, &c. This proposition was unanimously adopted. Mr. Jaubert on this occasion made a speech, from which we make the following extracts: The speaker after having demonstrated that general Bonaparte, in the midst of his greatest victories, had surpassed in moderation the most illustrious conquerors; that called afterwards to the imperial throne, he had never ceased to manifest the same sentiments, he then took a view of the conduct of Austria with her recent provocations. He discovered the cause of them, first in the pride of the cabinet of London, which to secure to itself the exclusive dominion of the seas, has succeeded in forming a new coalition, secondly, in the hereditary hatred of Austria against France, in the fear in which she herself holds Russia, in the absurd idea of annexing the fragments of a throne, which she thinks ready to fall, and in the never ceasing wish of reuniting Bavaria to her states. But said he, our confidence cannot be misplaced. Does history cite a military force equal to that which is to-day both our defence and our boast! Speak only of the number of our troops—It is immense. What a work is that of our army! What folders! What captains! They will have only to recognize the countries in which they were victorious. The soul becomes elevated, the heart affected when we view that great man tearing himself from the repose which he has earned by his victories and numerous benefactions, to fly to the defence of the empire, animating by his presence those brave thousands whom a single look of his renders capable of any prodigy. In the interior, every one will do his duty. Who is ignorant, that this is the reason why the country is still active—o gentlemen, the result cannot be doubtful. Peace will be restored to the world, the liberty of navigating the seas will be complete, Europe will repose on an immovable basis. Russia will remain near the pole, and Austria who violates the peace, to become an accomplice in the piracies of the cabinet of London, may find her fate in the strong expressions of the Golden Bull—"Omne regnum in se ipsum div sum defolabitur num principes ejus facti sunt locii forum."
VERONA, Sept. 3.
His Excellency Marshal Massena, commander in chief of the army of Italy, has established his head quarters at Valeggio. He reviews the different corps which successively arrive. On the 10th, the following proclamation was put upon the order of the army.
"Soldiers of the army of Italy, his majesty the Emperor and King has appointed me your commander in chief. It is grateful to me to see again my ancient companions in arms, and to find in them the sentiments which I knew them to possess, attachment to discipline, and devotion to their duty: I shall always speak to them the language of these sentiments, and it is a pleasure to me to think that they will know how to alter it, if the political circumstances oblige his majesty the Emperor and King to give the signal of battle, in spite of the desire he has constantly manifested to maintain peace; Soldiers! you will remember that you are upon a field of battle, illustrated by his victories, and that at every step we shall find traces of his magnanimity and of his genius."
"I replace at your head a general distinguished by his services, he is called to another destination, whither no doubt your wishes will accompany him: upon whatever theatre his majesty may place us, soldiers let us justify his choice, and let us ever have but one thought; our country and our Emperor."
"The marshal of the empire, commander in chief, (Signed) MASSENA." The two banks of the Adige are now occupied by considerable forces. The fortifications of Mantua, lately inspected by the Marshal, have been found in such a state as to be looked upon as impregnable.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 23.
The French troops of the army of Hanover arrived yesterday in the vicinity of this place. The gen. in chief marshal Bernadotte, has his head quarters about a league and a half from this place. Yesterday afternoon the Senate assembled to deliberate upon a demand of the French gen. for a certain number of rations. The third division of the French Batavian army has arrived at Coblenz.
SEPT. 24.
The first division of the French Batavian army, which has at arrived at Mayence, is to pass the Rhine to-morrow the 25th, and will arrive at Frankfort, and it is presumed will form a junction with the army of Hanover, corps of which are daily arriving in our vicinity, after which it is probable, they will take the route for Aschaffenburg
and Wurtzburg. The gen. Kellerman arrived here yesterday, from the head quarters of the general in chief marshal Bernadotte, who is expected here to-morrow. The Austrian army which had advanced into Bavaria, has formed a junction with the Austrian corps assembled near Bregentz.
We wait with extreme impatience and anxiety, the result of the mission of M. de Meerfeldt to Berlin, and that of the comte de Haugwitz to Vienna. These are perhaps the last efforts of Prussia to prevent hostilities.
SEPT. 25.
The first division of the French Batavian army which yesterday crossed the Rhine, halted last night at Welbacher Sugglingen; this morning it continued its march for Frankfort. The second division will arrive this evening at Frankfort.
The troops of the army of Hanover are to pass the Mein on the side of Hanau, for which purpose a bridge has been constructed at that place. The junction of the two armies will take place near Seligenstadt, between Frankfort and Aschaffenburg. The ardor which is displayed by the troops, is beyond all expression.
SEPT. 26.
According to letters from Munich, the Archduke Ferdinand arrived at that city on the 12th at night. The Austrian minister to Bavaria, Baron Schauenstein, has repaired to Wurtzburg, to present various demands on the Elector. The Austrian commander at Munich, has sequestered the treasury of the Elector, allowing him only sufficient for the support of his civil list, and personal expenses.
P. S. This moment a letter of the 21st, from Munich, announces the arrival of the Emperor of Austria and Germany, at that place. His majesty departs to-morrow for Landshut.
LEMBERG, Sept. 14.
To the different generals, which we have announced as having commands in the two Russian armies, under M. D'Apraxin, are added, the count de Buxhowden, governor of Riga, and the generals of infantry Michelson, and Gulents, and the count de Tolstoy, the military governor of St. Petersburg.
The Prussian frontiers are inaccessible to the Russian army, according to the declaration of his Prussian majesty, to maintain a strict neutrality, and also by the large armies which cover the Prussian frontiers. The Russian generals have been compelled to avoid the Prussian dominions in Poland; four columns of the Russian army have in consequence, defiled at Brody, towards the eastern frontier Galicia, and press forward to Moravia; a part will pass near Pultow, the others approach Cracovia, and our walls.
STRASBOURG, Sept. 23.
Yesterday the superb regiment of grenadiers belonging to the army arrived here. It is quartered on the citizens of the town. It will will be reviewed to day by prince Murat and the other generals who are here. It is said that gen. Lannes will command this corps. The first column of the imperial guards is expected to day. Our vicinity is filled by an immense quantity of troops, infantry as well as cavalry.
SEPT. 25.
Early this morning, several divisions of our grand army, passed the Rhine on the bridge of boats, between our city and Kehl; The elector has granted permission for them to pass through the estates of Baden. The division of grenadiers commanded by Gen. Quinot, is one of the corps which have passed.
SEPT. 26.
Most of the generals who were assembled here, have already quitted, and put themselves at the head of their respective corps. We are assured that the prince Murat passed the Rhine with his staff yesterday afternoon, as did also the marshal Soult. It is said, that another of our armies has passed the river at Manheim.
Of the destination of our armies nothing is known with certainty, as the greatest secrecy prevails as to their operations. Some persons who have come from the right bank of the Rhine, state that the part of the army which crossed at Kehl are pressing for Radstadt: one column was directing its march towards Oberkirch, to proceed from thence towards Knibis, and that another was to take possession of the valley of Kintzich (of Quenche.) It is also said that a passage of the Rhine had been effected at Neuf Brisack.
The Austrians, it is said, have advanced considerably within these few days past, and that their patrols have entered Stuttgart by one side, and by the other the country of Knibis, in short that one of their corps is posted between Rothwell and Villingen.
BALE, Sept. 23.
The corps of Austrian troops in the environs of Bregentz, under the command of gen. Wolfskall, departed on the 17th of this month, and proceeded towards Upper Swabia. This intelligence is certain, and proves that the Austrian army has not had the temerity to enter the territory of the Helvetic republic, from whence it could retreat with so much difficulty, and moreover assures us, that the flames of war are not to extend to us.
STUTGUARD, Sept. 19.
M. Massias, charge d'Affaires of the emperor of France, near the elector of Baden, has returned to Karlsruhe, he arrived there on the 17th in the evening, when he immediately had an audience with the elector, who is preparing to depart for Strasburg.
It is reported within these few days that a body of Austrian troops from the Tyrol, had entered the country of the Grisons, and had occupied the capital

of that canton; this intelligence wants confirmation. The city of Ulm, capital of the province in Swabia, belonging to the elector of Bavaria, was taken possession of on the 18th by a regiment of Austrian dragoons, which arrived there from Guntzburg. A part of this regiment is cantoned in the neighboring villages. The Austrian colonel Dede-which is also arrived at Ulm. The day preceding, the Bavarian troops quitted the place, and their posts were occupied by the militia, who now do duty with the Austrian troops.
Letters from Vienna of the 12th of Sept. received at Ratisbon, announce that the greater part of the Russian army, which had entered Galicia, cannot reach the upper circle of Austria until some time in October, to form a junction with the Austrian army in Germany. The French ambassador remained at Vienna the 12th Sept. but the preparations he was making announced his speedy departure. The archduke Ferdinand had set out for Munich. The archduke Charles does not quit the capital until the 16th.
It is said that orders are given for embodying the troops of Württemberg in the vicinity of this place, the number it is said will amount to 20,000 men. A corps of Austrian troops is arrived in the neighborhood of Villingen, and Donaschingen, in the Brisgau. The advance guard of the Austrian army is arrived at Stockach, and the head-quarters are expected to be at Memmingen. The corps of the Austrian army in the Vorarlberg, which had formed a temporary camp in the vicinity of Bregenz, under the orders of gen. Wolfskai, commenced their march on the 16th or 17th inst. on the 18th it had advanced to Waldsee, in Upper Swabia; it is composed of 12,000 men. It is stated also, that the camp at Wetz, has been broken up, and that all the troops have been marched in three columns. The troops of the elector of Bavaria, are concentrating more and more in Franconia, and the Upper Palatinate. It is presumed that Franconia (with the exception of the Prussian dominions) will not be comprised in the line of demarcation of neutrality, and that the Bavarian army will join that of the marshal Bernadotte, which is advancing through the electorate of Hesse, and the country of Fulda, to attack the Austrian army.
cent division of parties in the United States have the republicans in the legislature presented so strong, and unbroken a column; and at no period since have they more happily coincided with the chief magistrate. Let not the timid fear, or the unfriendly flatter themselves with the result of those slight divisions that have already appeared in the ranks of the republicans. These divisions are the offspring of mutual toleration, they respect subordinate points, and they are together connected with interior concerns. They attest the independence and sincerity of those who exhibit them, and prove, beyond the reach of refutation, the prevalence of principle over cunning and stratagem. Let serious danger assail us, either within or from without, but more especially from the latter quarter, and these differences will disappear. There will instantly be but one common motive and one common effort. Americans are not wont to boast; but events have manifested that there are no people who love their country with a stronger devotion. They have long since too discovered that their institutions, no less than nature, have placed them aloof from all dependence on other nations. Should, therefore, the injustice of foreign powers call their prowess into action, they know that it would be exerted solely in the maintenance of their own rights and welfare. A nation, animated by such motives, and with more abundant substantial resources than are possessed by any other people, would be well fitted, not only to defend themselves, but, if necessary, in the language of an eloquent statesman, "to strike a blow that should resound through the universe."
Public opinion has attached to the ensuing session of Congress the dissolution of much important matter. That this expectation will be gratified can scarcely admit of a doubt. The glorious issue of our warfare with Tripoli will furnish a theme grateful, in its various aspects to the feelings of our countrymen. It is very probable that the details of this memorable event will shed new lustre on our character, while they may be expected irrefragably to confute the ephemeral libels which have been so malignantly as well as lavishly cast on the administration.
The state of our foreign relations will offer a topic of vast importance. That measures of vigor will be taken can scarcely admit of a question. The national feeling is too indignant longer to tolerate forbearance. It is probable that the issue of important negotiations will be laid before the legislature, and that it will then appear how suaviter , indifferenter , and criminaliter the Executive have been in the discharge of its important duties; and whether it has manifested a spirit entitled to our applause, or betrayed a truckling humility unworthy of a powerful nation! Hitherto the meetings of Congress have been the eras of triumph to the administration in the means they have furnished of developing their motives and measures; and on this occasion we may justly expect additional cause for gratulation.
But, although the sentiment appears universal that the times call for vigorous measures, as far as we can form an estimate of the ideas of others, there appears to be no settled conviction in the public mind of the best course to be pursued. This would seem to be submitted with entire confidence by the people to their representatives. Not possessed of the ample and accurate materials which will be concentrated in the legislative body, the people have shown their usual good sense in refraining from either forming or expressing a decided conviction of the fittest measures to be taken. We consider this a most fortunate circumstance; as no stubborn preconceived system, formed on partial views, will stand in the way of the adoption of that plan which a full disclosure of circumstances and mature deliberation shall recommend. In this happy state of the public mind we recognise the harbingers of dispassionate reflection and vigorous conduct; of enlightened counsel and undivided energy. Upon the whole, we think, the people have no ground for alarm; that on the contrary, they have the strongest reason to believe, either that our differences with foreign powers will be satisfactorily adjusted, or that measures will be adopted the best fitted for vindicating our rights, and maintaining our interests and honor.
DINNER TO GEN. EATON. On Monday a number of citizens of Washington met at Stelle's Hotel agreeably to public notification, for the purpose of making arrangements for giving Gen. Eaton a dinner; when the following citizens were chosen a committee of arrangement:
Robert Brent, John Tayloe, William Simmons, Daniel Carroll, Franklin Wharton, Thomas Monroe, William Brent, Elias B. Caldwell, Samuel H. Smith.
On the ensuing day the committee having met, addressed the following letter to gen. Eaton:
SIR, In the name of the citizens of Washington we have the honor of inviting you to an entertainment which they propose to give on Thursday next; in commemoration of the glorious successes of the American arms in Tripoli; and, under a lively sense of gratitude for your own gallantry and heroism on that occasion.
To which gen. Eaton returned the following answer: SIR, I am deeply impressed with the honorable and very flattering manner in
which the citizens of Washington are pleased to express their approbation of my endeavors to serve my country in the late operations against Tripoli; and shall feel myself happy in commemorating with them, on Thursday next, the favorable events which have resulted from the energy of our country in resisting the furtive in-olence of Barbary.
WILLIAM EATON.
Nov. 26. Col. John Tayloe. The necessary arrangements having been made, a large and respectable company assembled and sat down to an elegant dinner at 4 o'clock. Col. TAYLOE presiding, supported by Mr. Simmons, col. Wharton, capt. Brent and Mr. Caldwell as vice presidents. At the commencement of the entertainment gen. Eaton was introduced and conducted to the right of the chair by one of the vice-presidents. The accommodation of the company, as well in regard to the goodness of the repast as the commodiousness of the room and distribution of seats reflect great credit on Mr. Stelle. The room is very spacious, and much superior to any one heretofore used on public occasions, and was happily embellished by the brilliant chandeliers and numerous lights distributed through it. After dinner the following toasts, each accompanied by an appropriate piece of music, were drank, amidst the applause of the company.
1. The people of the United States; honest, intelligent and brave. Too happy themselves to disturb the happiness of others. 2. The President of the United States. The millions whose suffrages have raised him to power find their reward in the unrivalled prosperity of their country. 3. The Congress of the United States. The depositaries of national confidence, may they be the organs of national spirit. 4. Our country. Desirous of peace, but neither afraid nor unprepared for war. 5. American principles; which have never cost virtue a blush, or innocence a tear. 6. The American navy; in virtue and valor unsurpassed and unfathomable. 7. American valour, which, neither debased by injustice, nor inflated by pride, flunning the degeneracy of modern times, burns with the pure lustre of antiquity. 8. The American flag. May it command respect in every sea. 9. Washington and Franklin. May the gratitude of their country be as immortal as their fame. 10. The spirit of a free people. Let the injustice of foreign powers beware of awakening it. 11. Preble—his country's praise the brave man's glory. 12. The States of Barbary. May the lessons they have recently received teach them that honesty is the best policy. 13. Our late captive countrymen. Who courted glory in the midst of danger, and preserved fortitude in the midst of suffering. 14. The Plough. May those who follow it, by respecting themselves teach others to respect them. 15. Commerce and Manufactures. May the unrestrained freedom of the seas expand the one, and the spirit of industry invigorate the other. 16. Learning without pedantry, and genius without pride, the surest passports to the respect of a free people. 17. The army and militia of the United States. Ready at a moment's warning to maintain the rights and avenge the wrongs of their country. 18. The district of Columbia; advancing, with steady steps, in prosperity and numbers.
VOLUNTEERS:
On General EATON'S retiring. By the President GENERAL EATON, whose heroism supplied the place of legions, in routing the mercenary bands, and appalling the corrupt councils of Tripoli.
Three cheers By the first Vice-President. Commadore Barron, a speedy restoration of health to our gallant countryman.
Gen. Eaton having returned, gave the following volunteer:
The FEDERAL UNION—Let political dissention and individual rancour be absorbed in that love of country which shall teach violence and rapacity that we are one!
By the second Vice-President.—The brave Decatur.
By the third Vice-President.—The young heroes, O'Bannon and Mann
By the fourth Vice-President.—Capt. Isaac Hull, brave, good, and patient.
To these toasts succeeded a number of patriotic volunteers, interspersed with songs and instrumental music. During the entertainment the spirits of the company were highly exhilarated by the spirited performance of the marine and Italian bands of music. About 8 o'clock the President retired, to whom it is but justice to say that he discharged the duties of the chair with spirit, dignity, and impartiality, which richly entitled him to the volunteer given on his retiring. Throughout the whole entertainment there reigned the highest conviviality and utmost harmony.
On the 4th inst. the legislature of Kentucky convened at Frankfort, when William Logan was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives.
On the 8th inst. General John Adair was elected a Senator of the United States in the room of John Breckenridge resigned. The votes were in the House of Representatives for John Adair—31; for John Pope, 26; and in the two branches of the legislature for John Adair, 45; for John Pope, 35.
On the 9th inst. Mr. Flournoy moved for leave to bring in a bill, "to take the sense of the people as to calling a convention," which was rejected—Yeas 21—Nays 32.
On the 18th inst. the legislature of N. Carolina assembled at Raleigh. Stephen Cabarrus was elected Speaker of the House of Commons, and A. Martin Speaker of the Senate.
On the 20th a message was received from the Governor, inclosing a memorial (accompanied with sundry documents) from Duncan McFarland, the Representative to Congress of Fayetteville district, complaining that he was held in custody on criminal charges of which he was innocent, and praying for a court of Oyer and Terminer, that he might receive his trial in time to go to Congress. The petition and papers were referred to a joint committee, composed of Messrs J. Moore, Lowrie, Slade, Pearson and Pither in the Commons, and Messrs. Wilbom, Franklin, and Lee of Robinson, in the Senate.
On the 21st a letter was received from general M. Stokes notifying his non-acceptance of the place of Senator of the U. S.
On the 22nd James Turner was elected Senator to supply the vacancy occasioned by Mr. Stokes's declension. James Turner having 122 votes and Thomas Davis 51 votes.
Easton, Nov. 26.
Our accounts from Annapolis are as late as Saturday last, at which time nothing of moment further than will be found in the succeeding columns of this morning's paper, had transpired.—On Friday last the bill to abolish the general court, which passed the last session, was confirmed in the senate, yeas 8—nays 4; which was made the order of the day for Thursday next, in the house of representatives—where its friends and opponents are nearly of equal standing as to numbers.
Extract of a letter received from St. Pierre, (Mart.) dated October 26.
"We yesterday received the unpleasant news of the capital town (Castiers) of St. Lucie, being entirely destroyed by fire—the loss has been very great; the flames spread with so much fury and quickness, that most people lost all their furniture, not even saving their plate."
New-York, November 26.
The anniversary of the evacuation of the city of New-York by the British troops, was celebrated yesterday with more than the accustomed demonstrations of joy. General Morton's brigade of artillery, consisting of the first and second regiments commanded by lieutenant colonels Courtenay and Swartwout; colonel Van Zandt's legion of infantry, and the several troops of horse, the whole under the command of brigadier general Morton, assembled on the battery, where they went through the usual military evolutions with much precision, and made a most brilliant appearance. They were reviewed by major general Stevens, and by the French general Moreau, whose reception was such as must be grateful to the feelings of the illustrious exile, and was highly honorable to the humanity and public spirit of our citizens. A grand dinner was given in the afternoon at Lovett's Hotel, by the officers of the several regiments, and the hero of Hohenlinden was amongst the guests.
Extract of a letter from Honduras, dated Sept. 10, 1805.
"About three months ago, severe gales of wind, materially injured most of the Provision Grounds, and induced the magistrates and people at a public meeting to address H. M. superintendent for the opening of the port, to the American vessels. They were answered that their application should be directly forwarded (by the man of war then sailing) to the Governor of Jamaica, with colonel Gordon's concurring opinion of the propriety of the measure; but as the ship was to cruise some time, no answer has arrived. On the 28th of last month, a hurricane, effectually completed an almost total loss of all and every species of bread kind; the magistrates in a warm and spirited address again solicited an immediate intercourse with America; pointed out the real distress of the settlement, and such an exhausted state of the stores, that not one barrel of flour was to be purchased at Belize. The colonel in return acknowledged and lamented the state of the settlement, promised every alleviation in his power, and assured the magistrates of his not entertaining the least doubt of a full and speedy compliance with their requisitions, not only from the urgency of the case, but also from his representations and zealous recommendations; but though a refusal is not in the least apprehended, yet the delay may most seriously affect the settlement: at any rate we look for speculators, as the neutral vessels may now take off what quantity of logwood they please, and there is every reason to believe that the restrictions hitherto prevailing with respect to the size of mahogany, will be removed."
Mr. Thomas Parry master of the schr. Fanny, from St. John's Newfoundland, which he left the 6th inst. informs, that on the 4th, two London ships arrived there, in 26 days, bringing London papers, which announced, that admiral Cornwallis had had an engagement with the Brest fleet, had captured eight sail of the line; which had arrived in England before the vessels sailed; and also, that war had commenced in Italy; and a victory been gained by the Austrians. Boston paper.
THEATRE.
TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 3. will be presented a favorite Comedy in two acts, called The Irish Widow. To which will be added. The musical entertainment of THE PURS, OR American Tar. The whole to conclude with the grand historical pantomime of LON JUAN, OR The Liberine Destroyed.
ADMITTANCE.—Box one Dollar, Pitt three quarters of a Dollar. Tickets to be had at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at A. & G. Way's Printing-Office.
Doors to be opened at half past FIVE, and the performance to commence at half past SIX o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Theatre, on the days of performance, from ten o'clock till one. Stoves will be placed in the lobby to render the Theatre more comfortable.
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Have this day received, and are now opening a very handsome assortment of FALL GOODS with which they can afford to accommodate their customers on better terms than they are usually bought, and which having arrived so late in the season induces them to sell by the piece or package at the most reduced prices for cash or tobacco. They have also added to their former stock of old wines and liquors, a complete assortment of groceries, and expect in a few days a large supply of fresh fruits—they have likewise on hand a large and general assortment of hard ware and cutlery. Geo. Town, Dec: 2—tf, j
NOTICE.
The Washington Building Company having determined to suspend payment on their shares after FIFTY DOLLARS shall have been paid on each share.
Resolved, By the Building Committee That one certificate be issued by the Secretary in favor of each share upon which there shall have been paid the full sum of fifty dollars together with all stock, fines, and monthly payments accruing thereon, which certificate shall specify that all dues and demands on the said share have been paid.
All persons concerned as aforesaid, are notified that unless they comply with the said payment on or before the first day of February 1806 they will at that time forfeit their shares agreeable to the articles of the company. JOHN DOUGLAS, Chairman pro tem. Dec. 2—wif
ALEX. COCHRAN, JR.
INFORMS the public that he has opened a store at the Capitol Hill, in the frame house between Mr. Muehin and Mr. Dockers, where he has received and for sale, a general and good assortment of Wines, Liquors, Groceries, dry goods, Crockery, &c. &c. all of which will be sold on fair terms. December 2—3t N. B. A. Cochran, jr. & Co have at their store, near the Navy Yard, an assortment familiar to the above.
WM. O'NEILL'S BOARDING HOUSE.
GENERAL Boarding and Lodging may be had for 20 gentlemen in separate rooms, by a plying at his house between the Six and seven buildings on the Pennsylvania avenue near the well Market house. Stabling for horses if required, &c. A quantity of Wood and Coal for sale. Washington, December 2—3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber living near the Eastern Branch bridge, city of Washington, a negro man named N TT, about 35 years of age, about 6 feet 1 in h, h is of a dark complexion, rather a dow 100 3 and a slow speech when spoken to, his clothes are unknown except a long blue coat of tolerable fine cloth, which he took away with him; he has lived with me this three years; he is the property of Elizabeth Clement of George town, whoever takes up said negro man the district of Columbia and delivers him to me or confines him in any jail that I get him again shall receive five dollar reward, and if outside of the district shall receive the above reward by me, LEWIN TALBERT. December 2—3t

STRAY HORSE.
C M7 to the subscriber's Farm about two weeks since, two Gray horses. The one is a bay horse, 8 or 9 years old, about 13 1-2 hands high, shod all round, is a natural trotter, and has two white hind feet. The other is a black horse, about 16 hands high, paces and trots and is about 8 years old. The owner or owners are desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away.
JN CHEW THOMAS.
Fairland, Nov. 15—5t
NOTICE.
By virtue of a decree of the high court of chancery of the state of Maryland will be sold at 12 o'clock on Friday the 17th day of January next at public auction on the premises. Two tracts or parcels of Land in Montgomery county called Magruder's purchase, but lately distinguished by the name of "Fruit Hill," containing by estimation two hundred and ninety-five and one half acres. On the premises are tolerable buildings and an excellent orchard. The whole situated about five or six miles from the city of Washington and George Town, and has great facilities of communication in all directions. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall at his or her election either pay the purchase money on day of sale or on the day of the ratification of the sale by the chancery or which will not be less than five weeks nor more than six weeks from the day of sale, and will be notified in the newspaper where the sale is advertised.
NICHAS BREWER, Trustee.
Nov 29—tdof
N. B. If the day appointed be a bad day the sale will take place the first fair day thereafter. N. B.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living near Huntington, Calvert county, on the first of October last, a bright mulatto woman by the name of
SOPHY,
she is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, she is spare made, likely featured with two small black moles on her forehead, close to the eye brows, also a scar on the leg occasioned by the kick of a horse, thick bushy hair, wears a blue great coat, she has a great many clothes, the particulars I know not—but some of them are country made, she was raised in Calvert county but is supposed to be in or near George Town; any person taking up said woman and securing her in any jail so that I get her again, shall receive the above reward.
Makers of vessels and others are forewarned against harboring or carrying off said runaway at their peril.
EDWARD ISAACK.
November 29—2aw5t
BOARDING HOUSE.
Miss PINAGAN,
HAS removed from Capitol Hill to the house Miss Daffields formerly occupied, near the Centre Market, where she can accommodate members of Congress with separate rooms.
Nov. 27—3t
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX
HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete.
Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at.
George town, Oct. 18—NI&UGeptf
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living at the Federal Mills near George Town on Monday night the 23th inst. two apprentices boys, one by the name of
JOHN WASINER,
about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, dark complexion, a bold look; had on when he went away a wool hat about half worn, a short brown coat, a white Marcellus waistcoat, blue trousers and coarse shoes. The other by the name of
DAVID MAGAHAN.
dark complexion and a down look about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high; had on a short brown coat, a red striped waistcoat, blue trousers and coarse shoes. Any person who will take up the said Wasiner and bring him home or to George Town, shall receive the reward of five dollars, or any person who will take up the said Magahan and bring him home shall receive the reward of ten dollars, or any person that will take both up together and bring them home shall receive the above reward of fifteen dollars, or five for Wasiner, ten for Magahan if brought separately. A suitable reward will be paid for securing them in any jail so that I get them again—they being both coopers it is supposed that they will try to get employ in that business.
JOHN LAYLAND, Cooper at Federal Mills.
Nov. 29—3t
ALL persons, masters of vessels and others, are forewarned from harboring or carrying off or employing said boys at their peril.
KING'S HOTEL.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance.
WILLIAM R. KING.
August 30—tf.
PUBLIC SALE,
Pursuant to a decree of the Court of Chancery, I will sell at public sale on Saturday the 30 inst. the following valuable property in the city of Washington.
All that Lot of ground, being part of square No. 74, adjoining the Six Buildings, upon which several frame buildings are erected, one of which is large and well calculated for an extensive wet or dry good store, and the others with a small expence may be made to suit a family. This valuable property has a front of 86 feet on Pennsylvania avenue, and 140 feet front on 21st street.
Also,
Lots numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6, in square No. 38. the three first having a front of 38 feet 7 inches each, and the last 61 feet 1 inch, on Pennsylvania avenue; each lot is improved by a two story brick building, intended for back buildings, but which may, at an considerable expence, be rendered comfortable dwellings. A more particular description of those lots will be given on the day of sale, or at any time before, on application to me. Terms of sale to be for ready money, or money to be paid immediately upon the ratification of the sale by the Court of Chancery for the district of Columbia.
The sale to commence at half after 10 o'clock A. M. on the premises.
JOSEPH FORREST, Trustee.
November 8—tdof
PUBLIC SALE.
CONFORMABLY to an order issued from the hon court of Calvert County at september term last the subscribers will offer at Public Auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next, if fair, if not the first fair day thereafter, at the late residence of Nathan Smith deceased, at the hour of 12 o'clock,
A valuable Tract of Land
containing four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Perches.—his truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first rate land, the soil being extremely rich, capable of producing wheat, hemp, flax, clover, timothy, Indian corn and fine tobacco; the greater part of this beautiful place lies extremely level, and we should do injustice to it, did we neglect to say that few places are equal and none can excel it; the improvements are convenient and in tolerable repair, and as it is presumed those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises previous to the day of sale, it renders a full detail of the improvements unnecessary. This place lies within four miles of Nottingham and about six from Pig Point, has a sufficiency of timber and wood to support it, a tolerable apple orchard, with other fruit trees.
The terms of sale are, that bond and approved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months, with yearly interest on the purchase money unpaid, the sale to be subject to the ratification and confirmation of the court, and upon the whole purchase money and interest being paid (and not before) the purchaser or purchasers will receive an indispensable title to the premises so bargained and sold. Possession will be given on the day of sale. This land will be sold altogether or in lots as may appear most conducive to the interest of the representatives.
Joseph Blake, Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun. } Com'rs.
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit.
ON the petition of NATHANIEL BRASHEARS an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt—notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Nathaniel Brashears that on the day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, will be administered to the said Nathaniel Brashears and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, twice previously to said day.
By order of the hon. Wm. Kilty, chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, Ck.
November 27—3t
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable lusty woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Chittens of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco.
P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril.
MASSEY SIMMS.
Nov. 27—tf
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office.
Nov. 27—tf
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
THE Subscriber, appointed by the Directors, agent for the sale of lots belonging to this institution has opened an office for that purpose in the third house from the west end of the Six Buildings, where he will attend every day from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Lots are generally situated between George Town and the President's square, between that square and the Capitol, and about the Navy Yard, and amongst them there are some water lots, equal to any in the city. The terms of sale, cash, or short or long credit to suit purchasers; but in cases of credit, the punctual payment of annual interest, and of the principal at the period stipulated must be well secured. If this be done to satisfaction, the purchasers may almost name their own time of credit.
JOSEPH FORREST.
October 16—td
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
  1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, Dol. C   for 800   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 450   1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 65 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devereux, by them endorsed and by Benj Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate.—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankian pantaloon, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia.
George Town, July 31—
WASHINGTON CITY.
INDIAN KING TAVERN.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS rented that large and commodious house formerly occupied by Mr. WILLIAM RHODES, near the Treasury Department, on F street. He respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he will use his utmost endeavors to have at all times the best accommodations for Travellers and Boarders, by the Day, Week, Month and year.
JOSEPH M. SEMMES.
November 22—3w
SPERMACETI OIL & CANDLES.
  50 Boxes superior quality Spermaceti Candles.   10 Barrels do. do. do. Oil, just landed and for sale by the box and barrel by   JOHN GOULDING,   at his grocery store in Bridge street, George Town, where he continues to be supplied as usual, with the oldest and best liquors, for sale in casks and bottles, and by retail—a mong which are 30 cases of real Holland Gin. Also a small box of FLAKE SPERMACINTI for Medicine.
Nov 22—1m
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors.
ROBERT BRENT, WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Directors.
Sept. 4—tf
New DRY GOOD STORE.
BENJ. & HORATIO JONES,
HAVE just received at their store in High street, next door to Mr. John Cox's, a handsome assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which being laid in on the best terms, they will dispose of them unreasonably low, for cash.
Georgetown, Nov. 13—6w
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front; and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house.
PONTIUS D. STELLE.
Washington City, March 23—tf
N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
Sept. 9—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place—he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has strait hair, very bald in one of his cys (I think it is the left) near his nose there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to J.erson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia.
EDWARD GANTT.
Nov. 11—tf
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
SUBSCRIBERS to this Institution who have not fixed the lives on which they choose their stock to depend, will please to take notice, that it cannot be done after the 31st day of December ensuing; the constitution providing, that after that day, there can be no change of lives. Written directions on this subject, sent to the subscriber in season, will be duly attended to.
BEN: STODDERT.
October 16—eptDec.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUS.
AND MYER'S CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining houses on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and almost equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, and Public Offices; near the Theatre, Messrs. Way's Printing Office, and Centre Market, opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Duane's book store. These houses contain twenty-six lodging rooms with fire places, exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, servants apartments, &c. The celebrated ridge spring, is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighborhood with flowing, cool water, to which the general health of this part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The stabling of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friends with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room has increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged; I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage.
SOLOMON MYER.
Washington, July 24—
Independence the 30th year—tf
Strayed or Stolen, on or
about the first instant from the commons of Washington city TWO MARES, one a large handsome sorrel supposed to be about 8 or 9 years old, the off hind and fore foot white, shod all round, short bob tail, (witch mane, some white on her forehead; had on when she was missed, a lock on the off fore foot as well as I recollect. The other a small very dark bay mare, apparently with foal, (witch tail and mane, two fore feet shod, and a little white (I believe, but am not quite certain) on the off hind foot—Whoever will deliver the above mares to the subscriber in the city of Washington, near the Capitol, shall receive Five DOLLARS if found within ten miles, and Ten DOLLARS if twenty miles or upwards from the Capitol.
AND. T. MCCORMICK.
Nov. 20—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadel-
phia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennet's cord, toiletries, fancy and white Marcellus, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marcellus, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
New Jersey avenue near the Capitol.
December 10—tf
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Eaton at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON,
Barnaby, 14th June 1805—tf
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber anxious to settle with all those who have accounts standing against him unpaid, earnestly requests all persons indebted to him for Medical Services rendered previous to the 1st of Jan. 1805, immediately to pay off their respective balances, as no farther indulgence can be given. Those who do not comply with the above request may be assured that the most speedy and effectual mode to compel payment will be adopted without respect of persons.
EDWARD GANTT.
Nov. 10—1m
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending NIM, a small mulatto fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches and a half high, active and well made, 22 or 23 years of age, tho' perhaps of an appearance more youthful, and cunning and artful in the extreme. His features are regular, and the expression of his countenance agreeable—his thumbs are short and unusually thick at the ends—he is an excellent coachman and hostler, having done little else than attend to horses for many years. He carried with him a short blue cloth coat, corduroy pantaloon, and a drab great coat, and many other articles of clothing in a pair of black saddle bags. The above reward will be given for securing him in jail.
JOHN COLES.
Albemarle county, Virg. Nov. 1—
Journeymen Taylors,
WANTED BY THE SUBSCRIBER. Five or Six good hands will find constant employ and the full prices given by applying to
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
Capitol Hill, Washington city. Nov. 25—4t
WASHINGTON CITY.
BOARDING HOUSE.
MRS. THOMPSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress and others, that having taken Two of the Six Buildings, she is prepared for general accommodation of a number of Ladies and Gentlemen, as transient boarders or by the year. Those who honor her with their custom, will find it an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and