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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 967.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17.
DEBATE
On the bill to prohibit the importation or bringing of slaves into the United States, or the territories thereof, after the thirty first day of December, 1807.
(CONTINUED.)
Mr. EARLY. It is not my intention to trespass on the patience of the House, or to press on gentlemen a greater attention to this import bill than they seem willing to give. I believe it is the view of every member of the committee, and all parts of the nation to put an end to this traffic; and I am persuaded I shall be believed by the Committee when I assure them that in framing this bill I had my eye on the provisions which I thought would be best calculated to effect this desirable object. For the present I barely mean to improve a little on the ideas thrown out by the Hon. Speaker, which, in my opinion, admit of several most important views.
It is a principle in legislation, as correct as any which has ever prevailed, that to give effect to laws you must not make them repugnant to the passions and wishes of the people among whom they are to operate. How then, in this instance, stands the fact? Do not gentlemen from every quarter of the union prove, on the discussion of every question that has ever arisen in the House, having the most remote bearing on the giving freedom to the Africans in the bosom of our country, that it has excited the deepest sensibility in the breasts of those where slavery exists. And why is this so? It is, because those who from experience know the extent of the evil, believe that the most formidable aspect in which it can present itself, is by making these people free among them. Yes, Sir—though slavery be an evil, regretted by every man in the country—to have among us in any considerable quantity persons of this description is an evil far greater than slavery itself. Does any gentleman want proof of this. I answer that all proof is useless—no fact can be more notorious. With this belief on the minds of the people where slavery exists, and where the importation will take place, if at all, we are about to turn loose in a state of freedom all persons brought in after the passage of this law. I ask gentlemen to reflect & say whether such a law, opposed to the ideas, the passions, the views and the affections of the people of the southern states, can be executed? I tell them no—It is impossible—Why? Because no man will inform—Why? Because to inform will be to lead to an evil which will be deemed greater than the offence of which information is given; because it will be opposed to the principle of self preservation, and to the love of family—No, no man will be disposed to jeopardise his life, and the lives of his countrymen. And if no one dare inform, the whole authority of the government cannot carry the law into effect. The whole people will rise up against it. Why? Because to enforce it would be to turn loose in the bosom of the country firebrands that would consume them. For the best and strongest of all reasons, because men love their own preservation too well to take the steps most fitted to endanger it. This Committee need not now be told that wherever people of color are found in a state of freedom, (I mean in the states where they are found in considerable numbers) they are considered as the instruments of murder, theft and conflagration. Suppose the power of the general government able for a while to enforce such a provision, and to turn loose a few, or even a single cargo of persons of color, what do gentlemen suppose would become of them? Do they suppose the people of those states would permit them to live among them? They are mistaken. We are told it is cruel and disgraceful to keep them in slavery. There is no doubt of it. But would it not be more cruel to place them in a situation where we must in self-defence—gentlemen will understand me—get rid of them in some way. We must either get rid of them, or they of us; there is no alternative; and I leave it to gentlemen to determine which course would be pursued. There can be no doubt on this head. I will speak out; it is not my practice to be mealy mouthed on a subject of importance. Not one of them would be left alive in a year. But I am not disposed on this occasion to stir up those sensibilities which are on almost every question touching this subject so apt to be excited, I feel it, however, my duty candidly to state my views on the subject; and if I have done it in plain language I hope I shall be excused. People in any situation will be governed by the principle of self-preservation; and I beg gentlemen seriously to consider before they take measures which will place us and the people of color in a situation in which we must determine between our own lives and theirs.
Mr. J. CLAY. I shall vote against this amendment because I think it goes to destroy the efficacy of the bill. I have uniformly wished that Congress had possessed and exercised at a much earlier period the power of preventing the importation of slaves. But the effect of turning loose this species of property will be peculiarly dangerous. And whether the apprehension entertained be real or chimerical the consequences will be precisely the same. If such be the opinion entertained of turning them loose, to set at large two or three hundred of these persons, ignorant and unacquainted with our language or habits, will in fact be turning loose so many depredators, of the worst kind. Holding no communion with the whites, the morals of their associates will be corrupted, and ideas of freedom, however just in the abstract, will be inculcated, and the probability is that they will excite insurrections. Under this view of the subject, I ask whether any person in the southern country will turn inform? I think not. So far as to the effects of this provision on the southern country. Let us now come nearer home. Suppose there should be an information. The laws in several of the southern states prevent the liberation of a slave, but on condition of his leaving the state. They will consequently migrate to the states where free persons of color are permitted to reside. Now I will ask my colleague, and the gentlemen from the eastern states, whether with this species of population they would wish to increase their numbers? But whatever may be my final opinion on the bill, I believe the committee are not at present prepared to act upon it. I therefore move that they rise.
Mr. SLOAN begged leave to explain in a few words. He had not been understood. He had listened attentively to the gentleman from Georgia, and he was at a loss to know what had dropped from him calculated to excite his warmth; he appealed to the committee if he had not expressed himself in the most conciliatory terms. He had stated the provision under consideration in such a way as to give no offence, and the gentleman would recollect that he had intimated that a further provision might be incorporated in the bill, to send back those persons of color that might be imported in contravention of law.
Mr. SMILIE was in favor of the committee rising, as he was confident the bill would not answer in its present shape. He did not, however, pretend to say, that the amendment was the best that could be devised. He doubted whether it was. As the bill stood they were involved in this difficulty.—They must either adopt the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey, or some one like it, or they would not avoid the odium of becoming themselves slave traders. He hoped, therefore, when the committee rose, the House would agree to recommit the bill. Mr. Smilie said he did not wish by any means to increase an evil which was too great already. He perceived one advantage that would attend the amendment. If the opinion of the southern people was such, as the gentleman from Georgia had represented it to be, they would not admit the importation of a single slave. He hoped, however, that the bill would be recommitted, and some effectual provision be introduced. At present he was inclined to think that the best remedy would be to send these people back to the country from which they came.
Mr. QUINCY regretted that a motion had been made for the committee to rise, as he considered it proper, previous to a recommitment of the bill, to ascertain the sense of the House on so important a principle as that contained in the amendment. Believing that they ought to do nothing contrary to the safety and the true interest of any part of the union, and that this provision would have this effect, he was hostile to it, under the impression that it would be altogether ineffectual. He believed there would be found little difficulty in defeating it. What was to prevent the legislature of Georgia, after Congress have declared these people shall be free, considering them as vagabonds, and selling them, for a term of years, or for life, to the highest bidder. Mr. Q. concluded by saying he wished the question to be taken on the amendment, that, after its rejection, the committee to whom the bill should be referred, might direct their minds to a more effectual provision.
Mr. MACON (Speaker). The gentleman from Pennsylvania, if he attends to the subject, will perceive that the recommitment of the bill will be of no use, until the principle under discussion shall be first settled. For my part I wish to frame such a law as shall prevent a single slave from being imported. It is objected to this bill that it provides for these persons being sold, and for the U. S. receiving the proceeds. But let us examine this objection. Do not gentlemen recollect that in case a judgment is obtained by the U. S. against an inhabitant of the southern country possessed of slaves, they are liable to sale
and the money derived from them to be brought into the Treasury? To rise, without settling this point, will be useless; the committee to whom the bill may be referred will still remain in the dark as to the sense of the House; they will be without any decision to guide them. Let this question then be first decided, and the bill be afterwards recommitted, if any new details are requisite.
I think one of the amendments suggested a good one; if there is any probability of its being executed. But what spirit is it that brings this description of people among us? Not the spirit of philanthropy, but the spirit of interest. And if we send these people back, the same spirit that brought them here will carry them to some other quarter of the globe with the same views. If it shall be prescribed that the U. S. shall carry them back, that is indeed another question. I have no doubt this could be done.
There is, however, another question that presents itself on this same point. How are the U. S. when they get them to Africa to carry them to their own country, if it should not be situated on the sea coast; and if they set them loose, and unarmed among nations who themselves pursue this traffic, they will be again seized, and transported to other countries where they may be sold. I believe the only effectual way to prevent their importation is to impose heavy penalties, in enforcing which the citizens of the union will generally concur. As the bill stands it is, in my opinion, better calculated to have this effect, than it would have with the amendment.
Mr. EARLY said before the question was taken on the rising of the committee he wished to offer a word or two by way of explanation. From the observations of a gentleman from Massachusetts he apprehended an expression used by him had been somewhat misunderstood. He alluded to the term "dare." In using this word he had meant to say that the revenue officers and no other persons would dare to inform; because the passions of the people would be opposed to them. He begged that what he had said might be considered in this light and in no other.
While he was up he would add one word. The present objection to the bill seemed to arise from the repugnance of gentlemen to making the United States dealers in slaves. On this point he would ask a single question. How are we to enforce a single penalty of this law without consenting to become dealers in slaves? We have already affixed a penalty of 10,000, of 5,000, and of 500 dollars to certain acts. How are these to be executed but on the real and personal property of individuals; and what are slaves in the southern country but personal property? Without this power, therefore, we might not be able to recover a single dollar.
The question was then put—when the House divided on the committee rising—Ayes 41—Noes 46.
Mr. COOK hoped the amendment of the gentleman from New Jersey would not prevail, the object of which would be to let loose a set of banditti, in hostility to the whole country; and if the amendment were introduced he did not believe it could be carried into effect. Whether some other regulation might not be introduced, was another question. At present he should give his hearty negative to the amendment.
The question was then taken on the amendment, which was disagreed to, only 19 members rising in its favor.
Mr. BEDINGER moved to strike out the following words in the first section, after the word "color," "with intent to keep, sell, or dispose of such negro, mulatto or person of color, as a slave." Mr. B. said his object was to prohibit persons of color from being brought into the U. S. no matter what the intention was, with which they were introduced. Should this amendment be agreed to, his view was to offer another, imposing a penalty of one thousand dollars, for every person thus imported.
Mr. MACON said he had no objection to making the law as strong as possible; but when this subject was before under consideration, some objection had been made to a like provision then proposed, and it was observed that vessels trading to the East Indies were frequently compelled to avail themselves of the assistance of persons of color. He did not wish to throw any impediment in the way of a fair trade, although if such a provision were not objected to by mercantile men, he should have no objection to it whatever.
Mr. BEDINGER said he had been induced to make the motion, from fatal experience. The laws of the state he represented, required persons introducing slaves, to take an oath that they did not intend to sell them, and yet they often did sell them; and when told that in doing so they had violated the law, they had replied that they did not originally intend it, but were driven to it by their necessities.
Mr. EARLY had no objection to making this provision as extensive as a gentleman could wish, and to agreeing to a proper amendment after it had been contemplated in all its bearings on
the other parts of the bill; he wished to know if such an amendment should be made, whether Mellimelli, or any person of color could come to the U. S. He doubted whether any of the Barbary powers would, under such a provision, be permitted to send an ambassador. For his own part he should have no objection to this, as he did not wish to see here any more Mellimelli's.
Mr. ALSTON said he was in favor of such an amendment, as without it the bill would not be efficacious. The objection of the gentleman from Georgia did not apply. The description of persons referred to as proper to be excepted, could not be said to be imported , a term whose meaning only embraced those who were brought in by others. If the bill should be permitted to remain in its present shape, he would ask how the intention of an importer was to be ascertained, and whether an oath were made, that it was the intention not to sell them or treat them as slaves, the revenue officers would not be obliged to admit the importation. He therefore thought some such provision as had been mentioned necessary; but whether this was the precise one, he was not at present prepared to say; he thought it best for the committee to rise.
Mr. EARLY thought some alteration in the wording of the section highly necessary. He believed it might be so altered as to guard not only against the apprehended evil, but likewise against one still greater than the bringing slaves into the southern country. He alluded to the introduction of persons of color from the West India Islands, who under the existing laws were not considered slaves. To afford an opportunity to mature some such amendment he moved that the committee should rise.
Mr. ELY said there was another circumstance which rendered it necessary for the committee to rise; there was another evil which required cure; according to two of the sections of the bill, the cargo was to be forfeited, if it should be brought into a state where there was no slavery. What would the effect be there? It would be a question whether they would be thereby manumitted? They were as liable to be brought into Massachusetts where slavery was not permitted, as into any other state; and if sold in Massachusetts he wished to know what effect would ensue? If they were about to adopt a system of slavery in that state, he hoped neither the gentlemen from the north or the south would be in favor of the provision, as it would be in direct contravention of one of the principles of her constitution. For this reason among others he thought the subject required serious consideration, and that it was advisable for the committee to rise, that the bill might go to a select committee for further investigation.
The question was then taken on the rising of the committee, which was carried without a division and leave granted them by the House to sit again.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18.
The consideration of the bill was resumed in committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair.
After a few remarks from different gentlemen, on the amendment of Mr. Bedinger, and a like provision, suggested by Mr. Early, which he said he would offer in case the former should be negatived, the question was taken on Mr. Bedinger's amendment, which was not agreed to—Ayes 22.
Mr. EARLY said the 4th section required one or two small amendments. He accordingly moved to add, after the word "color"—"unless previously sold under a sentence of condemnation by a court having competent jurisdiction." As the bill stood, there might be some doubt, whether the forfeiture would not attach to a sale subsequent to that confquent on condemnation.
Mr. BEDWELL said, in case the committee should disagree to this amendment, he would move to strike out that part of the section which declared that persons of color imported into the U. S. should be forfeited.
The debate that ensued turned principally on the expediency of agreeing to this amendment, which was supported by Mr. Bedwell, and opposed by Mr. Early.
Mr. BEDWELL observed that there were strong objections against the forfeiture of persons of color imported into the U. S. As the bill stood the forfeiture was to be followed by a sale of these persons as property, as slaves. On this point there was a great diversity in the laws and habits of the respective states; to avoid an interference with which it appeared to him most advisable to do away the forfeiture, leaving their disposition to the provisions of the laws of the several states. If this part of the section should be struck out, those laws would operate on this point.
There would, he said, be a serious difficulty in adopting the principle of
forfeiture accompanied with a sale. In some of the states the tax on such a species of property was excluded by their constitutions; in those states there could be no such thing as a slave. It was true, that the constitutions and laws of such states did not go the length of interfering with the laws of other states, where slavery was permitted. If fugitives from them sought an asylum in the state of Massachusetts, for instance, they were faithfully restored under the provisions of the constitution of the U. S. Neither did the laws of Massachusetts interfere with travellers passing through it with slaves; but so far as it respected persons coming to reside in the state, they were manumitted as a matter of course. He believed that no contract for their sale within the state would be of any validity; nor did he believe any power had been given to the U. S. to render such sale valid. If there were such a power, its tendency would be to introduce into that state persons, contrary to its laws. If such a sale were valid, it would interfere with those laws; and if not valid, it would be a perfect nullity, and the provision be thus altogether inoperative. It was admitted that there was no probability of such an importation into states where slavery was not allowed; yet such a thing might take place, and Congress ought not to legislate under the idea that it would not take place. Mr. B. said he also felt repugnant to this provision, because it gave to the U. S. the price of this species of plunder, and carried it into the public treasury—thus substituting the U. S. in the place of the first owners. His wish was that the U. S. should themselves decline giving their legal sanction to any such sale, by leaving the business altogether to the several state authorities. This difficulty might be entirely avoided by striking out the forfeiture of persons, confining the penalty to a forfeiture of the ships, and imposing a fine on the owners. In this part of the bill should be struck out, other measures of prevention, in case they should be thought necessary, might be provided.
Mr. EARLY observed that this motion could only be viewed as an old thing offered in a new shape, intended to offer the preceding day declaring persons of color imported into the U. S. free. He thought it betrayed great inconsistency. Those who advocated it had yesterday supported an amendment, which by declaring all such persons free, went directly to interfere with the laws of states where slavery was permitted; to day they gravely maintained the inexpediency of any such interference whatever. The great difficulty insisted upon was that the operation of this law in states where slavery was not permitted would contravene the existing laws by forfeiting the imported slaves. But this difficulty had no solidity in it; it was altogether ideal, as from the nature of things the case of an importation in such states could not occur; at all events it was among the most improbable events in nature. It could not therefore be conceived that the present opposition to this provision of the bill was founded on the avowed ground; it must be bottomed on some other. As to the assumption that it would be an infraction of principle on the part of the U. S. to be concerned in any act which would involve a transfer of this description of persons, how did gentlemen, who felt these scruples, reconcile their objections with the act imposing a direct tax, in the collection of which slaves were considered as property, and were sold for its satisfaction in cases of default? How could they get over the difficulty which arose from the execution of laws imposing fines and penalties in the southern states, under which slaves were sold as property? If it were still said that this was a violation of principle, it must be allowed that it was a violation which had been practised from the infancy of the government.
Mr. Early concluded by observing that he had no objection to modify the bill as to get over this ideal objection, to do which he had penned an amendment, the purport of which was to alter the bill as to provide that the owner and master of ships in which slaves should be imported, should each pay ——— dollars; and that such ships should be forfeited in states not permitting slavery.
On agreeing to this amendment, the House divided—Ayes 33—Noes 42.
Mr. BEDWELL then offered his amendment, on which as well as on the other provisions of the bill generally further debate arose, in which Messrs. Quincy, D. R. Williams, Sloan, Kelly, Alsop and Early, for various reasons assigned by them, opposed the amendment.
It was said that it would be highly inexpedient to agree to the amendment, for striking out the provision in the bill, until a substitute was offered for it, on which the propriety of striking out must depend; that without such substitute two great evils would follow; that in states not permitting slavery no pro-

vision whatever would be made for persons of color that should be imported, who would prey upon society, and that Congress by avoiding to make a proper provision, would leave this important point to the precarious regulations of the states; from which it would almost necessarily follow, that the alarming evil, intended to be remedied by the interposition of the constitutional power of Congress, would remain unremediated. It was contended, if the forfeiture of the person of the slave was abandoned, no effectual and practicable penalty would remain. Those who resided in the southern states knew how easy it was for a vessel to land a cargo of blacks in the night, and to escape without detection; a seizure of the vessel could, therefore, rarely be effected; and, consequently, the forfeiture of the slave was the only decisive remedy. It was admitted that this last route might be pursued by the states where slavery existed. But was it expedient or safe to trust the adoption of such an important provision to the states? Did not experience show the uncertainty of such a reliance? The naked fact, therefore, was that the adoption of this amendment, unconnected with some other provisions, would be a dereliction, by Congress, of the exercise of their constitutional power on this subject.
In this stage of the debate Mr. PITKIN rose, and took an extensive view of the subject, and of the incompetency of the several provisions of the bill to guard against the cases of importation likely to occur. He said there appeared to him to be many defects in the bill, which it would be far more convenient to amend in a select committee, than in committee of the whole. As the bill stood, persons brought to this country contrary to the provisions of the bill, are forfeited to the U. States, they are labelled, as in cases of merchandise, and must be sold at auction. To this he could not consent, if any other mode could possibly be adopted. He knew not what other mode could be found to prevent this evil, yet he was confident some other might be adopted.
By the law of May 1800, our armed vessels were authorised to seize all vessels holding persons of this description. So ought they to be by this bill. The provisions of the bill were not strong enough against the owners or commanders of vessels that might be employed in this business. Gentlemen have said that a vessel might arrive anywhere on the coast of the southern states, land a cargo of these people, and be off in a few hours; where then was the remedy? Vessels were not liable to forfeiture unless found laden in whole, or in part, with these persons within the jurisdiction of the United States. Now what was this jurisdiction? Did it extend one, three, or ten leagues from shore, or how far? A vessel laden with these people might come near the jurisdiction of the United States, unload her cargo, & afterwards, even within this jurisdiction she could not be touched, according to the bill, because she was not then found thus loaded in whole or in part. American vessels only were liable to penalty; how easily could foreign vessels be engaged and employed.
In cases of suspicion, when vessels are fitting for any part of Africa, bonds ought to be given by the owner. The law ought to be more severe against the owner of a vessel who employed it in this traffic; his whole estate ought to be confiscated; he ought to be imprisoned for life.
He felt the force of what the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Early) said respecting their being left to the care and the laws of the individual states, as recommended by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bidwell). But he thought some plan might be suggested, better than selling them. He could not consent to see them sold, like a bale of goods at public auction, for the benefit of the United States, and the money put into the public coffers. The preservation of property, of life, absolute necessity alone would induce him to consent to this provision of the bill—the first part of the 4th section of the bill, the officers of the United States were to sell these persons at public auction; and by the latter part of the same section a heavy penalty was inflicted on any person who should buy or sell. A palpable contradiction.
They might be bound or indentured for a term of years; proper officers of the general government might appointed to take care of them.
For these reasons he trusted the committee would rise, and the bill be recommitted to a select committee, as well with the view of making a proper provision on this head, as for reinforcing the other provisions of the bill with stronger penalties.
After a few words from Messrs. Smilie, Early, and Bidwell, the question on the committee rising was carried—Ayes 72—when the bill was recommitted to a select committee of seven members.
Mr. Smilie invited the attention of the House to the introduction of a new principle into the bill, a principle which, in his opinion, involved the reputation
of the country. In looking over the bill he had been struck with surprise to find no penalty attached to one of the highest crimes man could commit. He believed there was not a state in the union that did not inflict the punishment of death on wilful murder. A captain of a ship engaged in this traffic was guilty of murder.
Mr. SMILIE said he was well aware of the propriety of proportioning punishments to crimes. In this instance, he thought, by annexing death to the perpetration of this crime, this proportion would not be violated. He did also believe that the people of the U. S. viewed the subject in the same light. He was certain those of the state in which he lived did. Under this impression, he would offer for the consideration of the select committee, a new section—prescribing that if any person should take any negro or mulatto without their consent, with an intent to sell them as slaves, and transport them into any place within the jurisdiction of the U. S. they should be considered as guilty of felony, and on being convicted, suffer death.
The Speaker observed that it was not at present in order to receive this motion, unless in the shape of an instruction to the committee to whom the bill had been recommitted.
Mr. SMILIE said as the hour was late he would withdraw the motion for the present, and take occasion to renew it on a future day.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
HAGUE, Oct. 8.
In the extraordinary meeting of his high mightinesses, the 4th inst. his majesty laid before them a long message on the state of the nation; and the announcement of the necessity of the immediate anticipatory the customary taxes of the year, in order to give effect to the military movements which the state of affairs required. The report to their high mightinesses of their committee on the subject of the king's message, was accompanied by the following letter to the king—
"SIRE, "During a number of years our country, groaning beneath an unremitting series of oppression, has been flattered with distant gleams of hope, which have as constantly vanished."
"The great events which must finally decide upon the fate of the world and which have had such a remarkable influence upon this kingdom, have frequently deceived the best grounded expectations, and have caused the failure of the best concerted measures."
"The present period offers a proof of the truth of these assertions; & we lament with you, Sire, that the flames of war, which threatened our country and mankind at large with new disasters, have not been at this moment prevented by the happy result of the beneficent and wise measures adopted by your majesty. The events connected with the present period are entirely out of our power; but that providence, in which your majesty so justly confides, can so far over-rule them, as to render their result favorable to the continuance of the public welfare. We have been long accustomed to misfortune, and wait the course of things with calmness and tranquility. Far from wasting time in unavailing complaints we have thought it our duty to fix our attention to the measure on which your majesty demanded our deliberation as being necessary for the preservation of the state. The measure expressed in your majesty's letter, we have taken into consideration with the most convenient dispatch, together with the Decree added to the same; and we have agreed to the other measures for obtaining the necessary sums, an introductory detail of which your majesty has been pleased to lay before us."
"We have accordingly decreed unanimously respecting the principal means expressed in the Decree of the project; but we cannot flatter ourselves that its due execution will be effected without many difficulties oppressive to land owners, and the middling classes. At the same time, however, we declare with the frankness which distinguishes the Hollanders, that it is not in our power to think of any other expedient better adapted to meet the pressure of our present necessities."
"The same concurrence of events, Sire, which have so often been the guide of our conduct; the same obligation to labor for the preservation of the state; the same desire of contending with multiplied disaster, and to restore prosperity to our dear country, have again induced us to determine upon the present sacrifice."
"We have adopted this resolution with so much the more willingness, because the benevolent disposition of your majesty, was taken as a pledge for the utmost degree of justice and mildness in the execution of this measure, particularly with respect to those who are the least able to answer the demands made upon them; and lastly, we are fully determined to concur in every effort for the preservation of the country, and to promote with energy every measure that can or may be expected of our assembly."
"Having thus completed the object of our being called together, we return to our homes; there also shall we do homage to your majesty's zeal and good wishes for the public good; and shall communicate that confidence which we repose in your majesty, to our fellow citizens."
"This people, less animated by the impulse of passion than the impressions of gratitude and affection, are accustomed to practise an inviolate fidelity
and love to their benefactors. Sire! the impending dangers being overcome and the welfare of your adopted country being once more secured by your exertions, may the consciousness of your having ensured the happiness of a brave and noble nation be your dearest reward, when every other pleasure prized by mortals shall cease to exist."
"Sure—We pray the Almighty to take you into his holy keeping."
(Signed) "W. G. J. VAN RHEMEN, (Undersigned.) "J. COUPERUS."
EXTRACTS
From the proceedings of the House of Delegates of Maryland.
The report on the resolutions of the state of Tennessee was read the second time and the question put, that the house concur with the said report, and assent to the resolutions therein contained. Reolved in the affirmative—Yeas 57—Nays 9—which were sent to the Senate.
The report on the resolutions of Kentucky was read, the resolutions therein contained assented to, and sent to the Senate.
The following resolutions were assented to, and sent to the Senate.
Resolved, That our Senators in the Congress of the United States be instructed, and our representatives requested, to take all legal and necessary measures, to use their utmost exertions, as soon as the same may be practicable, to prohibit the importation of slaves into the United States from the coast of Africa, the West Indies, or elsewhere.
Resolved, That the governor be and he is hereby requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our senators and representatives in Congress, also to the executives of all the different states in the union, with a request that the same may be laid before their respective legislatures, for their concurrence.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The House of Delegates have been engaged during the two last days upon two subjects of some importance. The one the Kentucky amendment to the federal constitution: The other a resolution, concerning the administration of the U. S.
On the first question the House of Delegates have not yet come to any decision.
The second question produced much discussion and some warmth. We shall at present submit no more than the general results before our readers; reserving a more expanded notice of this debate for a subsequent paper.
On Friday the 12th inst. J. H. Blake laid the following resolution before the House:
Resolved, That the General Assembly of Virginia have an entire confidence in no wise diminished, but increased, in the patriotism of the views and wisdom of the conduct of the President of the United States—and that the present administration merits and ought to receive the most cordial support of this assembly.
A motion being made and carried, the preceding resolution was referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Baker, Brooke, Nelson, Prunty, Smyth, (of Wythe) Semple, C. B. Harrison, Miller, (of Powhatan) Blake, Love, Robertson, B. Harrison, and McHenry, (of Washington.)
On Thursday last, Mr. Baker, chairman of the committee presented the following substitute to the original resolution:
"Resolved, that the General Assembly have the highest confidence in the wisdom, firmness and patriotism of the President of the United States."
A motion was made by Mr. Kinney, to postpone this resolution to the 31st of March; which motion was supported by Messrs. Kinney, Archer, Murdaugh and Strother; and opposed by Messrs. Smith, (of King and Queen) Baker, Foushee, (of Henrico) and Robertson.
The question of postponement was lost—Ayes 25—Nays 131. When the question recurring upon the report of the committee it was carried—Ayes 138—Nays 19.
Yesterday Mr. Robertson offered the following resolution:
"Resolved, That the Legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just and liberal policy, which characterises the conduct of the government of the United States towards foreign nations."
A motion was made to postpone this resolution till the 31st of March; which was supported by Messrs. Miller, (Powhatan), and Kinney; and opposed by Messrs. Baker, Robertson, Singleton, Smith, (K. and Q.) and Foushee (Henrico.) This motion being lost—Ayes 30—Nays 126—the question recurred upon the original resolution. Messrs. Nelson and Lindsay having delivered their respective sentiments, the question was put and carried—Ayes 122—Nays 35.
On yesterday too, the Legislature proceeded by joint-ballot to the election of a brigadier-general to supply the vacancy occasioned in the 13th brigade, by the death of general John Bowyer: the ballots were found to be—
For Andrew Moore, Esq. 124 Colonel Beckenridge, 52 Scattering, 1 Of course Mr. Moore (at present in the Senate of the U. S. from this state) was elected.
(Enquirer.)
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN MEETING
State of Delaware.
At a special meeting of the democratic republican citizens of Kent county, convened by public information, at
the inn of Mrs. Cook, in the town of Dover, in the state of Delaware, on the 5th inst. for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of addressing Mr. Jefferson on the subject of the next presidential election;
PETER LOWBER, Esq. in the chair,
DR. JNO. HAMM, Sec.
Resolved unanimously, That, whereas, the public expression of grateful approbation, is at once a reward and support of virtue, and suited to the genius of a republican people, who consider the public services as resulting from other obligations than those which arise from mere pecuniary rewards. The democratic republican citizens of Kent county, in the state of Delaware, feel themselves called upon, by the highest considerations of duty, to declare their firm and unabated reliance upon the wisdom, the integrity, and the patriotism of their fellow citizen, Thomas Jefferson, the chief magistrate of the union; and their entire approbation of the sound, manly, and virtuous policy which has heretofore characterized his administration, foreign and domestic; by which, under Divine Providence, the happiness and prosperity of this highly favored country has been signalily advanced; the American name and character exalted abroad, the happiness and security of the people promoted at home; their civil, religious, and political rights placed upon a proud eminence, which domestic faction, or foreign despotism shall equally assail in vain; the national strength and power improved and consolidated, by a steady perseverance in a course of measures which reason and justice, and the love of liberty, have dictated and inspired; the calamities of war are averted from us, by conduct distinguished at once for moderation, firmness, and equity; in a state of the civilized, but corrupted world, with which peace in any part of it seems hardly to be compatible, and the means of repelling insult and aggression, when it shall be found necessary to exert them, made adequate to the vindication of our national honor, and the assertion and protection of our dearest rights and interests, against the strongest and the most powerful. The democratic republican citizens of Kent county believe that they cannot, at an important crisis of our political relations like the present; when, too, the demon of conspiracy and rebellion has reared its head in our peaceful and happy land; do an act, which, to the republican freemen of the county, will prove more acceptable than this public declaration of their sentiments and their wishes.
Therefore, Resolved, That a committee, consisting of eight citizens, taken from various parts of the county, be selected to draft an address to Mr. Jefferson, inviting him to permit his name to be placed on the list of candidates at the next election for the office of President of the United States of America.
Resolved, unanimously, That the committee consist of John Wilds, Andrew Naudain, Francis Barber, Peter Stout, Dr. John Hamm, Nimrod Morris, Dr. Wm. Whitely, and Dr. John Adams.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Aurora and National Intelligencer.
PETER LOWBER, Chairman.
Attest, JOHN HAMM, Sec. Dover, Del. December 3 12th 1806.
Hudson, December 16.
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
On Monday the 5th inst. pursuant to public notice, a meeting of the republicans of Hudson and its vicinity was held at Swart's assembly Room in this city, for the purpose of considering upon an address to the President approving his past conduct, and requesting him not to decline another election. At this meeting it was thought most proper to postpone the business till Friday the 12th, the circuit court being in session, by which time more general notice could be given, and a fuller representation from the county convened. Accordingly a respectable number of gentlemen from different towns in the county assembled on Friday evening and with great cordiality and perfect unanimity agreed upon an address, expressive of the sense and wishes of the republicans of Columbia, to the purport fore-mentioned, and resolved that it should be signed by the chairman, MOSES YOUNGBLOVE, Esq. and secretary, ERASMUS PRATT, Esq. transmitted to the President.
MR. FOX'S WILL.
[Extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative court of Canterbury.] From a late London Paper.
This is the last will and testament of me, the hon. Charles James Fox, of St. Anne's Hill, in the Parish of Chertsey in the county of Surrey.
Whereas the late Mr. Redman, of Hatton Garden, did, by his will, give and bequeath unto me a legacy of five hundred guineas, which I shall be entitled at some future time to receive, together with the interest that will become due for the same: Now I desire by give and bequeath one moiety, or equal half part, of all such monies, unto my nephew, Henry Fox, son of Gen. Fox; and the other moiety, or other half part thereof, unto Robert Stephen, a youth now living with Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, in America. And whereas I am entitled to one annuity, or clear yearly sum of one hundred pounds, lately granted to me by his Grace John Duke of Bedford, for an during the term of the natural life of Harriet Wiloughby, in the grant thereof named; now I do hereby give and bequeath the same annuity unto my wife Elizabeth
Bridget, for and during the term of her natural life, if she the said Harriet Wiloughby, shall so long live; and from and after the decease of my said wife, unto the said Harriet Wiloughby, for her own use and benefit. I give, devise, and bequeath, all the rest and residue of my personal estate, of what nature or kind soever, not by me before disposed of, and also all and singular my real estates whatsoever, and wheresoever, unto my said wife, Elizabeth Bridget, her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns for ever; only I wish her to make presents in my name of any books, pictures, or marble, she think fit, as remembrances of me, to the following friends:—Lord Holland, Gen. Fox, Gen. Fitzpatrick, Lord Robert Spencer, Lord Fitzwilliam, Mr. Hare, the Bishop of Down, Lord John Townshend, Miss Fox, and Douverie. There are many others whom I love and value to the greatest degree; but these are my oldest connections.
I nominate, constitute, and appoint my said wife, Elizabeth Bridget, sole executrix of this my will; and revoking all former wills: by me made, do declare this only to be my last will and testament.—In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this twenty first day of July, one thousand eight hundred and two.
C. J. FOX. (L. S.)
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Charles James Fox, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereof.
EDWARD KENN, CHARLES PEMBROKE, ROBERT GILES.
By advices just received via Havanna, we are sorry to state, that, on or about the 12th ult. there was a violent gale of wind at La Vera Cruz, in the bay of Mexico, in which nine vessels were wrecked, and the greater part of their crews perished.—Such vessels as rode out the storm at anchor, were only saved by cutting away their masts.
Gaz. U. States.
A few months since, we published an account, which we received from Africa, of the death of Mango Park, at Sego, the capital of Bambarra, upon the banks of the River Niger. It has since been tho't to have been premature, upon the authority of a letter received and published in London. From the respectability of our informant, no doubt rested upon our minds of the fact. We have now the unpleasant task of again repeating, upon the authority of a gentleman who has just arrived from Africa, that no doubt remains of Mr. Park's death. He has seen and conversed, with several people upon the Rio Pongo, from Sego, who affirm it to be correct as we had stated it. It was always deemed in Africa, a very impolitic measure to travel through the interior of that country with a military force. He arrived at Sego, with but a few of his followers, having lost the greater number of them on his journey by sickness. The remainder were cut off, it is believed, by the king's orders. Sego is the residence of the king of Bambarra, and contains about thirty thousand inhabitants. Thus we have to deplore the loss of one of the most enterprising and learned men that ever attempted to make us acquainted with the interior of that barbarous country. His labors were as useful to society as they were honorable and commendable to himself—and if the hand of treachery has numbered him with the dead—he fell in promoting the interest of the civilized world.
Char. Courier.
Extract of a letter from Washington City.
"I have from the Secretary of War the most solid assurance that the Capital of your state and the Commercial Emporium of the nation shall be put in a respectable state of defence. Difficult as the defence of it naturally is, there is a determination to proceed with defensive works, until all reasonable demands shall be satisfied."
"It is meditated to finish Fort Jay with solid architecture that will endure as long as the base on which it stands. A battery will be necessary on the South Point, to command Buttermilk Channel. A strong work is meditated, by making ground at the extremity of Manhattan, near the Flag Staff. The Narrows will then be defended by a battery at Signal Hill, and a Cable or Tower according to Montalembert's Plan upon the middle shoal. Between these two the Chain and Boom of Archibald Robertson may be extended, and Gun Boats and Block ships may be employed to defend the whole."
"The attention of government is turned to New York; and by moderate but steady steps the city and harbor will be put into a respectable state of defence without any tax upon the city, or the state. The funds will be furnished out of the national treasury. But our citizens must be moderate, and not expect well designed and durable structures to spring up in a hurry."
"P.S. In a few days a report will

he made to Congress in favor of as large an appropriation of money for works of defence as the Secretary of War asks.
Com. Adv.
The Governor of Leghorn, &c. has given information, that in consequence of the representations made to the Imperial Government at Paris, from the Government of Italy, the following decree has been issued:—1st. All English produce of the first necessity shall be permitted to be freely imported. 2d. Provisions of all kinds. 3d. Raw materials necessary to our manufactures, will enjoy the same privilege. 4th. English goods shipped at a port, in which the aforesaid law (prohibiting the importation of British produce, &c.) might not be in force, and if its existence here was not known, will be admitted, provided they may not be English manufactures. 5th. In case of their being English manufactures, they may be landed in the King's warehouse for exportation.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24.
In compliance with the custom of the country, the National Intelligencer will not be published on Friday, unless something of importance, either foreign or domestic, should in the mean time occur.
BURR.
From information received from the westward we are told that Mr. Burr was, in the latter part of November, at Louisville, which is about sixty miles from Frankfort.
We are also informed that three drafts, amounting to 10,000 dollars, drawn by Burr, endorsed by Blennerhassett, and accepted by Ogden of New York, the relation of Dayton, have passed through the hands of Alexander Henry, merchant of Philadelphia. Ogden is stated to be possessed of little property.
We have perused a letter, which among other things states the following:—
That some men high in office in Kentucky are concerned in Burr's project. That an offer was made to — of letters of introduction and credit to a member of Congress, who was concerned, by which he would have received advances payable in Kentucky or Orleans.
That Burr has his emissaries in Washington, who watch the cabinet, and give regular information.
That in a certain event Burr will come to Washington—the event is represented to be the Executive taking serious measures to stop his enterprise; in which case it is said he will take this step with the view of drawing the attention of the people and government to himself, while his flans are progressing in the West. Twelve days is the period named "for his probable arrival in Washington."
Burr left Cincinnati for Louisville Nov. 23d. The grand jury were to meet at Frankfort on the first of December.
It will be satisfactory to our readers to know that orders were some time since issued to call out a sufficient body of the militia of the state of Ohio, and the other states and territories on or adjacent to the Ohio river, for the purpose of guarding against any unlawful enterprise that might be attempted.
Extract of a letter, dated Cincinnati, Nov. 24, 1806.
"I have been engaged on a long letter to — relative to two boats which passed this on Saturday morning last, loaded with arms, ordnance, and military stores. There were about eight gentlemen on board, besides hands, who all spoke French. Col. Burr was at Cincinnati when they passed, and set out yesterday for the falls."
Men who had been previously in the company of these boats, represent that—
"They had a number of arms displayed in one of the apartments of a flat bottomed boat well fixed off, with fixed bayonets, and in fine order. The rest of the muskets were in boxes. The flat boat was about 60 feet, and the keel 30 feet long; both heavy loaded. The keel they could not well see, as it was covered with a tarpaulin. They said, on being asked, what those arms were for, that they were private property, and that the boats belonged to Mr. Berthoud of Louisville."
JESSE FRANKLIN is elected Senator of the U. S. for the state of North Carolina for six years from the third of March next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.
Mr. Tolmie, from the Committee of Claims, made a favorable report on the petition of George Little, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday.
The Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter addressed to the House, from Isaac Williams, a deranged man, and the same person who had communicated an address to the House at the last session, on which no order was taken.
Mr. Clinton presented sundry petitions from the inhabitants of the city of New York, praying for the adoption of measures for the defence of that port, which were referred to the committee
on so much of the message of the President as relates to fortifications.
Mr. Clinton moved to print them, which motion was negatived—Ayes 46—Noes 60.
Mr. Varnum presented a petition from the Wyandot tribe of Indians, praying to be confirmed in a small portion of lands, which was referred to the committee on the public lands.
Mr. Smilie presented a petition from Charles Minifie, which was referred to the committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. Tenney, the committee on post offices was instructed to enquire into the expediency of establishing a post route from Newbury Port to Exeter.
On motion of Mr. Williams, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extending the power of granting injunctions to the judges of the district courts of the U. S. with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Jr. Morrow, the petition of sundry citizens of Champaign county, in the state of Ohio, was referred to the committee on the public lands.
Mr. Holmes, from the committee of Claims, to whom was referred the petition of John Tozer, made an unfavorable report, in which the House concurred.
On motion of Mr. Stanton, the petition of Mary Sheffield was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Alston, from the committee appointed on so much of the President's message as relates to exploring the western waters made a report.
The report concisely notices the benefits derived from the appropriations already made towards effecting this object, and concludes with a resolution appropriating — sum for years further to enable the President to explore the Western waters.
Referred to a committee of the whole House on Thursday.
Mr. Clinton presented the memorial of the President and directors of the Manhattan Bank, New York, representing that in consequence of the custom house bonds being deposited in the branch bank, considerable injury has arisen, and praying that this monopoly may be done away.
Mr. Clinton moved to refer this memorial to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Crowninshield moved its reference to a select committee.
The first motion having been disagreed to, Ayes 32—the last motion was agreed to, without a division.
On motion of Mr. Jackson, the petition of the inhabitants of Charles town, Virginia, presented last session, praying for the erection of a port of entry, was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Bard the petition of Oliver Pollock, presented last session, was referred to the committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. Dawson the bill to change the name of the district of Nanjemoy to that of St. Mary's was postponed to this day week.
Mr. Van Cortlandt presented a memorial from the Highland Turnpike company, soliciting the assistance of Congress in the accomplishment of the object.
On motion of Mr. Southard the petition of Stephen Sayre, with the report of the Secretary of State thereon, was referred to the committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, the representation from the Judges of the Orphans court, in the district of Columbia, heretofore presented, was referred to Messrs. J. Randolph, Covington, and Porter.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter, directed to them, from Charles Bruce, representing that the Post Master General had given a contract to another person for a higher sum than that bid by him, and implicating a member of the House in the transaction.
Some conversation ensued on the disposition of these papers.
Mr. Elliot was of opinion that considering their nature and the mode of presentation, no notice ought to be taken of them.
Mr. Alston said he had seen Bruce in North Carolina, who was there using language similar to that contained in the letter. When he came to this place he had made enquiry on the subject of the proper officer, and had learned that Bruce had previously been a contractor, and had failed in several contracts—and that it was for this reason that his proposals had not been accepted.
Mr. Early called for the reading of the documents, from which it would appear that one of Bruce's own sons, who had been a contractor, had robbed the mail. Mr. Early added that he knew this to be a fact, and that the man was now in jail suffering for the crime.
Mr. Bidwell moved that the communication should be referred to the Post Office Committee.
Mr. D. R. Williams opposed the motion, which was lost without a division. No further order was taken on the subject.
TUESDAY, DEC. 23.
Mr. Elliot rose for the purpose of offering the resolutions of which he had given previous notice. He said he should not on this occasion avail himself of the ordinary indulgence of the House so liberally accorded to members who made long speeches on short resolutions. If the resolutions should be seconded, he would briefly state their general object, and then move their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, and if so referred, he would on a future day (for the state of his health did not admit of it on
this day) assign at length his reasons for them.
Mr. Elliot then offered the following resolutions—
1. Resolved, That it is expedient to make provision by law for the further and more effectual protection of the commerce, the seamen, the harbors, the coasts, and the frontiers of the U. S.
2. Resolved, That for the great purposes of national protection and defence, it is expedient to provide by law for repairing, manning and supporting in actual service the whole of the frigates and smaller vessels of war belonging to the U. S.
3. Resolved, That it is expedient to provide by law for defraying the expense incident to building two new frigates to supply the places of the Philadelphia, which was lost during the late war with Tripoli, and the General Greene, which has been condemned as unfit for service.
4. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for preparing two or more navy yards, and navy arsenals, situated on or near the margin of the ocean, for the reception of ships and vessels of war, and for other naval purposes.
5. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what provision it may be necessary to make by law, in relation to the location, establishment, and superintendence of navy yards and naval arsenals; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
6. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire what further measures are necessary for the protection of American seamen, and for their release and indemnification, when impressed into foreign service by the officers or subjects of foreign powers; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
7. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the situation of the ports and harbors of the U. S. into the practicability and propriety of a general system of fortification, and the expense with which it would be attended; and also into the best method of fortifying the port of New York, and the other principal ports which are now in a defenceless state: and that the said committee report a statement of facts, with their opinion thereon to the House.
8. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of investing the President of the United States by law with ample powers, to cause every aggression and attack upon the rights, the honor, and the interest of the United States, which may be committed or commenced by the officers, citizens, or subjects of any foreign power within the ports and harbors of the U. S. within the waters under their jurisdiction, and upon the high seas, within certain distances of the coast, to be immediately repelled and effectually chastised; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
9. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to revise the existing laws respecting the militia; to devise means for completely arming and equipping for actual service, and for more effectually organizing and disciplining the whole of the militia of the U. S. in order to render it an efficient force for the protection of the U. S. from invasion by any foreign power; and that the said committee report by bill or otherwise.
The clerk having read the resolutions, Mr. Elliot moved their reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
It was suggested that most, if not all the subjects embraced by these resolutions, had been already referred to committees appointed on the several members of the President's message, and that consequently a similar reference to other committees would, without any good purpose being attained, tend to complicate the proceedings of the House; and a question of order was raised as to the regularity of committing them.
The Speaker said that as the resolutions, though in some respects similar to the subjects already referred, in other respects varied from them, he considered the motion of reference in order.
Mr. Elliot said a few words to the same effect, and stated his wish to be afforded an opportunity on a future day, should the resolutions be committed, of offering his sentiments at length on the interesting objects embraced by them.
On referring the resolutions to the committee of the whole on the state of the union, the House divided—Only 32 members rising in the affirmative, the reference was disagreed to, when the resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
The consideration of the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. was resumed in committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair.
Mr. Early moved to strike out that part of the bill which declares the importation of persons of color into the U. S. felony and punishes it with death.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Early and Holland, and opposed by Mr. Smilie, and agreed to—Ayes 60—Noes 41.
Mr. Bidwell renewed the motion formerly offered by him, so to amend the bill as to prevent the forfeiture of persons of color imported.
On this amendment a debate of considerable length ensued, in which Messrs. Bidwell, Cook, Sloan, Fisk, Redinger and Smilie supported; & Messrs. Lloyd, Early, Elmer, Alston, and Macon opposed it—When on motion of Mr. Alexander, the committee, without coming to a decision, rose, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, presented two bills, the one making appropriations
for the military establishment of the U. S. during the year 1807—and the other, making appropriations for the navy of the U. S. during the year 1807—both of which were referred to the committee of the whole House; the former made the order for Monday, and the latter for Friday.
Aaron Burr, esq. arrived in the town of Cincinnati on the 21st November. On the same evening two gentlemen arrived there, who informed that they had passed two boats descending the Ohio. One was a large keel, loaded with French muskets; and they believed the other was loaded with ordnance and muskets. The crew spoke nothing but French during their stay on board, and that they passed every town on the river by night.
They further mention that several large boats, loaded with provisions, would shortly follow under the command of Blannerhassett.
Burr's arriving there on the same evening, gave it rather a squally appearance .
Balt. Telegraph.
Knoxville, Nov. 26.
Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated October 24, 1806.
"The troops all marched from here towards the Sabine river the day before yesterday, a small number of invalids, &c. excepted, perhaps 60 in all, under captain Strong, who is left here to command the Fort; those gone out are 8 companies of artillery, commanded by Major Porter, with 4 pieces of cannon, nine companies of infantry, divided in two battalions, one commanded by Col. Kingsbury; the other by capt. Shanks and capt. Farrar's troop of horse, and a company of mounted infantry, from the county of Rapides, commanded by Major Welch. They camped last night at Adaize, and the day after to-morrow will be at the Sabine, or some part of them. They have taken tools, a blacksmith's forge, and every thing they will want, to establish themselves for a time; but it is uncertain yet what position will be chosen, or what orders may come from the Executive. The Spaniards are all on the other side of the Sabine, and still talk of defending what they claim on this side, but they are unable to contend with the troops General Wilkinson has out. They will probably reinforce with all expedition in their power. No body here believes there will be any fighting at present."
A company of volunteer riflemen has lately been organized in this city, of which Andrew Price has been appointed captain, James Crawford first lieutenant, and John McIlvain, second. They have adopted the name of "The Claiborne Volunteers," and offered their services to march at a moment's warning.
(Orleans Gazette.)
Columbia, Dec. 10.
Yesterday the legislature of this state proceeded to the election of a Governor, Lieutenant-governor and a Senator to Congress, when the following gentlemen were elected:
Governor—CHARLES PINCKNEY, esq.
Lieutenant-governor—JOHN HOPKINS, esq.
Senator to Congress—JOHN GAILLARD, esq.
New York, Dec. 20.
Buenos Ayres retaken —Mr. Hall, passenger in the brig Adeline, capt. Wickham, 18 days from Havanna, furnishes the following intelligence:
"Two or three days previous to the sailing of the Adeline, news was received from Panama, stating that accounts had just been received there (the 20th Oct.) of the recapture of Buenos Ayres on the 5th of August, by a naval commander, named Don St. Jago Le Niar, at the head of 1500 troops and 3 or 400 volunteers; that they had killed about 500 and took about 1000 English prisoners, including in the latter the commander Kiurley, and a number of officers. The Spanish troops were from Montevideo, and were carried up the river about 24 miles N. W. of Buenos Ayres, to the river Conchos, in launches and small vessels. It appeared to have been an enterprise of Le Niar & his follower, unknown to the Spanish government."
"P. S. The accounts received at the Havanna make no mention of the English shipping."
The ship Charles, capt. Burnet, left Leghorn on the 16th Oct. A gentleman who came passenger in her informs us, that Messina had passed Monteleone, and Verdier was at Cattaro. It was expected that the advanced guard of the French army had arrived at Reggio.
Sir Sidney Smith had returned to Messina with the chiefs of the Calabrians.
Marshall Jourdon had returned to Paris.
6000 Polack had arrived at Capua; and of the 18,000 men ordered for Naples, only 3000, were permitted to go.
In Naples the executions were very frequent, scarcely a day in which 3 or 6 persons did not suffer death.
The French, to the number of 6000, had entered Ragusa through the Turkish dominions.
The Montenegrins have retired with
the booty they had collected, and refuse to rejoin the Russians. The latter have been repulsed in their attack on a fort near the Bocca di Cattaro; with the loss of 600 men. The Russian army had retired to that vicinity.
WASHINGTON DANCING ASSEMBLIES.
The Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and George Town, are informed, that the next Assembly is postponed to Friday Evening the 26th December. Washington, Dec 24—31
ATTENTION !!!
THE CITIZENS of the FIRST and SECOND WARDS in this city, are requested to meet at RHODES'S Tavern on Friday evening next at 7 o'clock, on business of importance to them—it is expected that every individual in the Wards who have their interest at heart will attend. December 24.
THEATRE.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 24. The Performance will commence, With a BRISISH DANCE by the Little American.
Dancing on the tight Rope.
A dance in character, with the balance pole by Miss LOUISA.
Miss CATHERINE will dance a korapipe on the rope—after which a serious dance.
A grotesque dance, by Madam MANFREDI—the moving board—she will dance without putting her feet on the rope, with the balance pole,—and play a handsome air on the Mandoline, on the rope, without it.
After which the combat of the two flags by Mr. and Mrs. MANFREDI on the rope, The Coffee dance. Mr. Manfredi will dance with two baskets tied to his feet—after which with two boys in the same manner, without the balance pole. He will beat the drum, perform the curious feat of the cloak, play the French horn, and jump backward and forward over a handkerchief.
TUMBLING AGILITY OF THE CHILDREN.
Who will perform several Feats on the Carpet in the Italian style.
Extraordinary Feats of the Tumblers, who will throw Somersets, backwark and forward over tables and chairs.—Ground tumbling, with English and Spanish dances.
The Egyptian PYRAMIDS.
Mr. Manfredi will balance several persons on his arms, legs, &c. shewing several perspectives in the Roman style. He will dance, a Spanish FANDANGO over several REGES.
Miss Catherine will dance a HORNIPIE. The whole to conclude with a PANTOMIME, CALLED
Harlequin Protested, AN ENGLISH DOG.
Harlequin, Miss Catherine. Clown, Mr. Manfredi. Old man, Miss Louisa. Columbine, Mrs. Manfredi. Little Devil, The Little American. Magician, Mr. Menel.
In the course of the performance Harlequin will make a great variety of changes in his dress with great facility.
BOSTON, NOVEMBER 22, 1806.
WE propose publishing the TRIAL of THOMAS O'NEILL, Esq. with the utmost expedition, consistent with the nature of the proceedings, and respectfully solicit your patronage.
Whenever questions of public concern, involving either the liberty or life of a citizen, offer themselves to the decision of the supreme authority, the public are necessarily a party, and deeply interested in the event. On the present occasion, the citizens, throughout the Union, will not only expect, but demand, an impartial, full and unbiaised history of the facts, and an application of the law to those facts, in a case, which has already excited the public feeling more than any occurrence which has ever taken place in this country. In order to meet, what we believe to be the public wishes, we have engaged Mr. LLOYD, (late reporter of the Debates of Congress) to report a circumstantial, & faithful detail of the Trial. Thus the public will have an opportunity of knowing the facts both of the court & jury, & of course will be enlightened in one of the most solemn, awful, and interesting cases which ever offered itself to a human tribunal.
The biographical and literary abilities of Mr. Lloyd have deservedly ranked him among the Literati of our country. The numerous important debates and trials which have been reported by him bear the best testimony to his accuracy and impartiality. To assist him, the services of several professional gentlemen have been offered; so that the public may rely on a fair discharge of every duty relative to the trial.
BELCHER & ARMSTRONG.
December 24—31
Celebration of St. JOHN the Evangelist's Day.
THE Members of Federal Lodge, No. 15, Columbia Lodge No. 35, Washington Naval Lodge, No. 41, and Potomac Lodge No. 45, are requested to attend at the Lodge Room of No. 15 and 35 on Saint John the Evangelist's Day, (the 27th inst.) at the hour of 11 o'clock, A. M. where a procession will be formed and proceed to the Episcopal Church, when a discourse adapted to the occasion will be delivered by the Rev. Brother Elliot, after which the procession will move to the house of Messrs. Frost & Quin, to partake of a Dinner provided for them.
Brethren who do not belong to any of the aforesaid Lodges are invited to attend. By order of the Committees of Arrangement.
THE Members of No. 15 and 35
are requested to meet at their Lodge room at the hour of 8 o'clock, A. M. on the aforesaid day to transact business previous to the formation of the procession.
By order of the Lodges No. 15 and 35. December 22.

Post Office, Washington City, 20th December, 1806.
During the session of Congress the Letter mail to and from the Southward (including the general Orleans route, via Tennessee, &c.) will be brought from Fredericksburg, Va. and be carried thither on Horse back. It is expected it will arrive at this Office about six o'clock P. M. and it will be closed at half past seven o'clock A. M. instead of nine o'clock P. M. as heretofore published.
News papers to be conveyed in the stage.
THOMAS MUNROE, P. M.—3t
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankin trowsers, also one old tartan coat and old fur hat much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up by George Cragger in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail to that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market.
SINGULTON BURGER.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, Pa. Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—epf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia.
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cordes, Calimeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Taffetas, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Starwells celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
For Sale.
1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted.
1 Case of Shoes and Boots.
1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martiniqne Noyau and Cachoup.
1 Small bale of Cassia.
3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine.
4 Casks of Gun-Powder.
4 Boxes of Bokon Chocolate.
1 Chest of fresh Hylon Tea.
Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days.
JOHN GOULDING, Who has for sale.
Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States. Also on hand as usual,
A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine, Buceccelos, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bounce, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porter, Ale, &c. &c.—Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail, JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18—tf
TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from washing away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains! It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of fillings for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, or at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud. THOMAS NEWTON, Collector. November 24—tf
CHARLES A. BURNETT,
HAS received from Loeden and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of
WATCHES & JEWELRY,
Silver, Tortoiseshell, and steel Specacies, Table knives and forks with ivory handles, Pen knives and scissors, Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS.
He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town Dec. 24—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PAT ERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
CHEAP GOODS.
T. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell at a very low price. Also London PIANO FORTES. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—tmer.3
TO RENT,
On very low terms, FOUR convenient Two story brick DWELLING HOUSES directly south of the Six Buildings. Apply to T. H. GILLISS. Washington city, Aug. 15—wtf
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 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanlon 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
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE.
W. & C. SMITH have received by the Welcome Return, Captain Creighton, from New-York, 60 Boxes fresh Muscadel Raisins, 10 Kgs Sun Raisins, 10 Boxes Soft shell Marceilles Almonds, 15 Boxes warranted Chocolate. Georgetown, Nov. 26—tf
TEN Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY on the 18th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL. She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples; on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home. GEORGE FRENCH. George Town, December 5—tf
ROSS & GETTY,
At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York, 300 bushels potatoes, 10 barrels prime mackerel, 5 do. white onions, 20 boxes spermaceti candles, 200 weight currants, 10 boxes muscadel raisins, 1200 pounds fine yellow cheese. ON HAND, Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Irish and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Perfect Love Cordials on draft and in bottles; prime St. Croix, Loaf and Lump Sugar. Gunpowder Tea in canisters, Do. do in chests, Imperial Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Souchong Teas of the Latest importations. A few sets of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar Iron and Steel Mould and dipped Candles Spanish and country Segars With a great variety of other articles in the GROCERY LINE—ALL of which they will dispose of on the Lowest terms. DAILY EXPECTED.
TUNIS CRAVAN,
Informs the public that he has opened a New STORE, Near the Navy Yard; where he has for sale a large and extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 24—tm.
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY.
THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. resorting to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELLA, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public. The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, stables for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4—tf.
EZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR,
F street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS suitable for the season and of the best quality—Will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 1—2m
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 26.
THOMAS THORPE Respectfully informs the public that he has fixed up his House on F street near the BANK, completely for the accommodation of TRAVELLERS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, &c. where eight or ten gentlemen can get genteel board, on moderate terms. Also stabling for several horses. November 25—3w
FOR SALE,
A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806—epf
BILLY WASHINGTON,
HAS removed his store to South B street near the Capitol and has received a fresh supply of GOODS, consisting of fine and coarse cloths, Bennetts fashionable cords and worsted fatinees, calimeres, velvets and constitution cords, 4 4th and 7 8ths Irish linens, ticklenburg, brown rools and Hempens linens, 6 4ths and 4 4ths cambric mullins, chintzes, and printed calicoes, dimities, flannelly cotton and silk shawls, white, green, scarlet and red flannels, silk, cotton, worsted, lambs wool and patent hose, shoe socks, boot and pantaloons stockings, silk and cotton umbrellas, a handsome supply of ladies kid, morocco and leather slippers, Misses morocco, and leather, do. children's Jefferson morocco shoes, mens' and boys leather shoes, mens' worsted, yarn, drawn tan, buckskin, beaver & raw silk gloves, ladies extra long silk, beaver and cotton gloves, crockery and glass ware. GROCERIES, genuine Spanish segars by the box, with a number of other articles which he is determined to sell as low as they do in George Town or any other part of the district. December 5—2w
W. S. NICHOLS,
HAS for sale a complete assortment of Seasonable GOODS, consisting of the best superfine London cloths and calimeres, Bennetts, velvets, and cords, silk molekin and other fancy waistcoating—A complete assortment of Manchester best Colerain 4 4ths and 7 8ths Irish linens, long lawns, cambric mullins and dimities, London hats, umbrellas, calicoes and chintzes, Trafalgar patterns, a large assortment of flannels, silk, cotton, lambs wool and worsted hosiery well assorted, together with a complete assortment of woollens and many fancy goods, which he offers for sale. As he contemplates making this his permanent place of residence, on such terms as will induce those who purchase ONCE to give him their custom hereafter. George Town, Dec. 12—3w
LAND FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers. IN Northumberland county—800 acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; good farming land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. On this tract which lays on Yocomico, a branch of Potomac river, there is a large brick dwelling house, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters, equal to any in Virginia; fish and wild fowl in abundance, and remarkably healthy situation. In Fauquier county—about 300 acres wood land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Buface, near Elk Run Church. In Caroline county—2700 acres, being part of what is called Beverly Chase. In Spotsylvania county—100 acres wood land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schoelers. Also, the middle tenement in the brick buildings in the town of Fredericksburg. In Culpeper county—960 acres, joins Land Carter, esq. farm on Rappahannock river, at Norman's Ford—815 acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, esq. and Col. M. Green. Two thirds of this tract is in wood, and the whole of equal quality to any high land in the county. Also about 1100 acres in the Little Fork, laid out and rented in small farms. In Albemarle county—that elegant and well known place called Benaim; containing, by a late survey, 2900 acres, which will be sold altogether, or divided in Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or country produce, on giving deeds; and for the balance long credits will be given, payment being secured on the property. COLIN & JAMES ROSS. Fredericksburg Virg. Dec. 12—3w
JUST RECEIVED.
WOODS best London superfine cloths and calimeres, Bennetts patent cords, } best Spanish. Do. do cloth, } Rich molekin waistcoating, Fancy do. Irish linen and Russia sheeting, Men's best London hats, Silk, worsted, lambs wool, cotton, and gauze stockings, Fancy printed mullins and shawls, Carpets and carpeting, Rich Brussels do. Fine white and scarlet flannels, Plains, coatings and second cloths, Which with my large assortment of woollens and fancy goods, were bought on such terms as to justify my selling them lower than any regular importer can afford to sell at JOHN COX. George Town, December 8—6w
ROMULUS RIGGS,
HAS imported by the ships Leonidas and William and John arrived at Alexandria, the brig Mary & Allen arrived at Georgetown, TWENTY-SEVEN PACKAGES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of viz Superfine second and low priced cloths and calimeres, do. napped, frize, coatings and hocking, bacea, Bennetts patent cords, velvets and fatinees, silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose, Bennetts cords, molekin and other fancy waistcoating; two cases gentlemen's best London hats of newest fashion sent as a sample, Rose and duffle blankets, Plains, kerseys, fearnoughts, and Kendal cottons, Carpets and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester, Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4 4th and 7 8th very fine Irish Linens, 6 cases India mullins, 1 trunk Ladies velvet and split straw bonnets, French, India & Italian Mantua silk shawls, bandanna handkerchiefs, Lenean and lace mullins, cambric and India jacquet mullins chintzes, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shades and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Wishing to sell the entire stock of goods now on hand by the first of March next, they will be sold only to cover cost, which will reduce the price at least 15 to 20 per cent lower than any in the place. Persons wishing to purchase to sell again will find many articles by the piece lower than they can be had in Baltimore or Philadelphia. To be sold entire for cash or tobacco. The best price cash given for tobacco imported in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 8—6w
FOR SALE or Exchange,
A MIDDLE AGED NEGRO WOMAN, who understands cooking and all kinds of house work, and has an excellent character for honesty and sobriety, would be exchanged for a girl of 12 or 15 years of age, or would be sold on liberal terms. Enquire of the printer. December 5—2w
Fifty Dollars Reward.
FOR apprehending RICHARD GOTIER, who broke jail last night. He was committed on his confession of passing counterfeit checks; he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes, very much pitted with the small pox, and pretty much round shouldered. He was a tailor in the United States service, had a blue sailor jacket and trowsers, a long blue coat, several white linen shirts, a pair of shoes and a very good black hat. The above reward will be given for apprehending and securing the said Gotier in any jail and giving me information thereof. DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. December 8—2awtf
50 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from my PLANTATION, near Queen Anne's about the 25th of November, her last a SOARER HORSE, 9 or 10 years old, about 15 hands high, with a star in his forehead, paces, trots and gallops, his gait is short, carries a down tail and is low in flesh. Whoever will return said horse and secure the chief to be brought to justice and convicted of the offence shall receive the above reward, or TEN DOLLARS for the horse alone, with reasonable charges on application to DANIEL CLARKE. Prince Georges county, Dec. 19—73t
BOOTS and SHOES.
JOHN MINCHIN, Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he manufactures and has on hand a large and elegant assortment of Gentlemen's fashionable boots, dancing pumps, dress and strong shoes of the first quality and workmanship. Two Apprentices wanted to the above business. New Jersey Avenue, near } Law's buildings, December 1—1m
The subscriber wishes to purchase a NEGRO GIRL
from 16 to 21 years of age, that is well acquainted with House work, &c. BENJAMIN HODGES of Thomas. Upper Marlboro, Dec. 10—3w
BARBARY HORSES FOR SALE.
WILL be disposed of at private sale, on a credit of 12 months, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, the Horse BLA-K SULTAN and the Two MARES, brought to the United States by the late Ambassador of Tunis at this place. Both the Mares are in foal by the Horse, and all three are in good condition. They may be seen at Mr. Rhodes's stable. Application to be made to the subscriber at the office of the Secretary of State. DANIEL BRENT. Washington, December 15—1m
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of an order from the Orphan's court of Prince Georges county, will be sold, at public sale on Saturday the 20th day of December at the subscriber's tavern in Piscataway, all the personal property of JOHN ALEXANDER, deceased, consisting of Liquors and other Groceries. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock, and continue till all is sold. Terms, six months credit with approved security. All those having claims against the deceased are requested to bring in their accounts legally authenticated, and those who are indebted are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to B. BOWLING, Adm'r. December 5—w3t
ELISHA RIGGS,
Has Imported by the latest arrivals from London & Liverpool, FIFTY-EIGHT PACKAGES SEASONABLE GOODS, which are direct from the best manufacturers, and will be sold lower by the wholesale or retail, than can be afforded by any other house here, (being the only importer of Dry Goods)—among them are 3 bales of fine cloths, calimeres and cords, 12 do second cloths, coatings, ladies cloths, napp'd, irize, Plains and Kendal cottons, 8 bales rose and duffle blankets and ruggs, 4 cases Manchester, Bennetts cords, dimities, furnitures and cotton shirting, 6 cases fine hats, and umbrellas, 6 trunks silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery, 1 trunk upholders, and hatters trimmings, 2 cases knives and forks, razors, fine cutlery, saddlery, and fashionable buttons, 5 bales flannels, shawls, ferges and baizes, 1500 lb London feine twine, 2 bales carpets and carpeting, 3 cases Irish linens, sheetings, long lawns, table cloths, & } Cheap. diapers. Silks, mullins, chintzes and calicoes, Pelices, pelice, velvets, lace shades, & shawls, Spider net, and pick net, lace sleeves and gloves, Fancy muslin dresses, drapery, gauze and flowers, And many other articles, which will be sold low, for cash, or to punctual persons only. George Town, Nov. 19—2w2m
CHARLES HERSTON,
Bridge street corner of East Lane, has for SALE a handsome assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are London cloths, Calimeres, Bennetts and Constitution cords, Corduroys, Velvets, silk Molekin, &c. for waistcoats, some fashionable and elegant Camels hair Shawls, Damask, do. Mui Mul, dress Dragonet, and figured Cambrick Mullins, India and English book, do, rich Lace Caps, Brussels and Thread Lace, Long Lawns, Irish Linens and sheeting, Russia sheeting, do. Duck and Drilling, Silk, Guaze, Lambs Wool, Worsted, and Cotton Hosiery, London Hats, etc. etc. George Town December 17—23w6w
FOR SALE or Exchange,
A MIDDLE AGED NEGRO WOMAN, who understands cooking and all kinds of house work, and has an excellent character for honesty and sobriety, would be exchanged for a girl of 12 or 15 years of age, or would be sold on liberal terms. Enquire of the printer. December 5—2w
Fifty Dollars Reward.
FOR apprehending RICHARD GOTIER, who broke jail last night. He was committed on his confession of passing counterfeit checks; he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes, very much pitted with the small pox, and pretty much round shouldered. He was a tailor in the United States service, had a blue sailor jacket and trowsers, a long blue coat, several white linen shirts, a pair of shoes and a very good black hat. The above reward will be given for apprehending and securing the said Gotier in any jail and giving me information thereof. DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. December 8—2awtf
50 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from my PLANTATION, near Queen Anne's about the 25th of November, her last a SOARER HORSE, 9 or 10 years old, about 15 hands high, with a star in his forehead, paces, trots and gallops, his gait is short, carries a down tail and is low in flesh. Whoever will return said horse and secure the chief to be brought to justice and convicted of the offence shall receive the above reward, or TEN DOLLARS for the horse alone, with reasonable charges on application to DANIEL CLARKE. Prince Georges county, Dec. 19—73t
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio;
That the subscriber will act as agent, for those of them, who may think proper to confer their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they wish the taxes paid. Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions and a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers." THOMAS SCOTT. Chilicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 12—6w
P. MAURO,
HAS to his former stock, received a new supply of best and choicest Groceries, Wines, Liquors and Fruits, and offers for sale at his store opposite the Seven Buildings, at very reduced prices by wholesale and retail. Tea, Hylon, Citron, Young hylon, Almonds, Hylon skin, Raisins, Souchong, Currants, Imperial, Figs, Gunpowder, Walnuts, English, Coffee, Filberts, Chocolate warranted, Oranges, Sugar, Loaf, Lemons, Lump, Cranberry's, Brown, Barley, Candles, Spermaceti, Rice, Mould, Nutmegs, Dipped, Cinnamon, Soap, Brown, Mace, White, Cloves, Salt in baskets, Alpine, Liverpool, Ginger, Mustard, London, Pepper, Oil, Spermaceti, Saltpeetre, Florence in flasks, snuff, Scotch, Marbles in bottles, Rappie, Olives, Chewing tobacco, Capers, Pipes and cut tobacco, Anchovies, Fig blue, Segars, best Havana, wine bitters, Country made, Essence of peppermint, Potatoes, loose, Molasses, sugar-house, Do. in barrels, Well India, Scotch herring, Malaga grapes in jars, Hams.
Wines & Liquors.
Madeira, genuine London Particular Do. of an interior quality Sherry Lisbon Teneriffe, London Particular Port, old Brandy, cognac 4th proof Do. French Rum, best Jamaica 4th proof Gin Whiskey Vinegar, best table. Washington city, December 12—w3t
FARMERS MUSUM.
THE Subscribers to that paper about to be published in Charles town, Jefferson county, Virginia, are respectfully informed, that the difficulty of getting in the subscription papers in due time—which is not a little increased by the early setting in of severe weather, will necessarily retard the publication of the first number beyond the time proposed; although there is no doubt but that there are obtained more names upon the List, than was thought sufficient to commence with. At the same time all those entrusted with proposals are requested to forward to the Editor of that paper, without delay the names already obtained. N. B. As soon as the Printing Office is fixed for business, the advance money will be called for, by agents properly constituted, Dec. 12—wtjan
TO BE LET
For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLIFDEN, RIVER, & KING HIRAM, Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEDLEY. Some thorough bred Cols, some broad tailed RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be paid. WILLIAM THORNTON. City of Washington, Oct. 10—wtf
Will be Sold at Public Auction
to the highest bidder on Saturday the 3d day of January next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, all that part of a Lot of ground numbered fifteen in square numbered one hundred and forty-one, in the city of Washington aforesaid, beginning at the angle formed by the dividing line of lots numbered fifteen and sixteen in said square and the line of North H street, and running thence due west with the line of said H street thirty feet, then leaving the said street at right angles thereto forth on one hundred feet, thence with the line of lot numbered seventeen in said square east thirty feet, and thence with a line intersecting the line of said H street north at right angles thereto one hundred feet to the place of beginning. The improvements on said Lot or part of a lot of ground are, a two story framed Dwelling, House, and an excellent Kitchen. Any person desirous of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms, a credit of three months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security for the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale. LEWIS FORD, Trustee, December 10—cp3w
Illustration of a horse and rider, likely representing one of the horses for sale.