The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1808-11-25 00:00:00

National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IX.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1268.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1808.
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THE Secretary of the Navy will receive to PROPOSALS until the first day of February next, for furnishing all or any of the following articles of Domestic Manufacture.
 3000 yards of 6-4 coarse Blue Cloth, or 6000 yards of 3-4.  240 yards of 6-4 scarlet do. or 480 3-4.  1500 yards of 6-4 Baize for linings, any color excepted, or 3000 yards of 3-4 flannel.  7000 yards of Brown Linen 3-4 wide, 220 pieces of Suetings, such as Russia, 350 lbs. of whitened brown Thread, 10 lb. of red Thread, 100 lbs. of blue Thread, 20 lbs. of yellow Thread, 3500 yards of 5-4 grey mixed coating, or 3100 yards of 6-4 wide, 100 gross of Button Moulds—small coat, 2500 3-point Blankets, 10000 yards of yellow binding, called quality, 2000 yards of Oxford Plains, for watch coats, any color excepting red, 20 gross of large Metal Buttons, military.  The articles to be delivered to the Navy Agent, residing nearest the place at which they may be manufactured. November 23—
30,000 DOLLARS, FOR 500 CENTS!
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY.
For opening and improving certain great Roads to the Black River—positively to commence drawing on the 12th of April next; 600 tickets to be drawn each day until the whole are concluded. Prizes payable thirty days after the drawing, and the payment guaranteed by the State Legislature.
The Capital Prizes are—
 30,000 dollars  20,000 dollars  10,000 dollars  5,000 dollars  2,000 dollars 
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.
Less than two blanks to a prize. The scheme of this Lottery is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American public, and the price of tickets at present no higher than Eight Dollars each.
Tickets—Halves, Quarters, & Eighths, are to be had at G. & R. WATTS's truly fortunate Lottery Offices, No. 64, Maiden-Lane, & No. 33, Maiden-Lane, New York, where were sold in the last New York Lottery, the three capital prizes of 25,000 Dollars No. 20,281 19,000 — No. 28,403 5,000 — No. 20,729
Also, No. 20,310, a prize of 2000 dollars, besides several others of 2000, 1000, 500 dollars, &c. and in former New York Lotteries were sold at the above offices—
 17199 35,000 dolls. 11736 2000 dolls.  3929 20,000 dolls. 28573 2000 dolls.  3630 10,000 dolls. 13974 2000 dolls.  25137 5,000 dolls. 16517 2000 dolls.  39356 5,000 dolls. 23556 2000 dolls.  15298 3,000 dolls. 20835 2000 dolls. 
And at their Lottery Office in Baltimore, corner of Charles and Market streets, were sold nearly all the capital prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following, viz.
 6574 33,000 dolls. 19324 1500 dolls.  11754 15,000 dolls. 1728 1500 dolls.  7001 10,000 dolls. 1525 1500 dolls.  6977 5,000 dolls. 7440 1500 dolls.  14425 1500 dolls. 
Distant advertisers, by enclosing Bank Notes in letters post paid, directed to Watts's Office, in Baltimore, New York, or Albany, may have Tickets and Shares returned by post, to any part of the Union, with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent of their success. Schemes at large, gratis, and cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. A weekly printed prize list will be forwarded to the printer of this paper, and at the conclusion of the drawing, the Managers Official List of prizes as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.
Prizes in former Lotteries taken in payment for tickets in this.
The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the 1st of November, and will continue to draw 2,000 tickets per week till finished. Price of Tickets, Six Dollars, which may be had at any of Watts's offices, warranted undrawn. November 23—6w
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday 11th day of September, a negro lad, named JOHN, aged 19 years, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high. He is of a dark complexion, and slow of expression. His clothing when he went off, was a dark brown broad cloth coat, old blue waistcoat, and corduroy pantaloons—has other clothing with him which is unknown. Said fellow has been seen since he went off, in the city of Washington, from thence I suspect he has removed to the neighborhood of Mr. William Carroll's in Montgomery county, as he has acquaintances there. Whoever secures said fellow, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home, including what the law allows.
NATHAN SOPER.
More than probable, said fellow has made for the state of Pennsylvania or for the state of Virginia, and may have a pass given him by some free person of color, who can write.
N. S. Prince George's county, Nov. 26—2awtf
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25.
DIED on Saturday morning 19th instant, Mrs. SIMMONS, wife of William Simmons Accountant of the War Department.
Captain COXE's Troop of Cavalry, animated by that spirit of patriotism for which on a former occasion they were distinguished, have volunteered to form a part of the quota of Militia to be raised from this district.
Hints to both parties.
Since receiving the article relative to this tract, inserted in our last, we have been favored with a perusal of the tract itself. The author, we understand, is Mr. Mariot, a member of Parliament, and a warm friend to the present administration. He professes a degree of neutrality between the ministry and opposition, and from his approbation of some of the measures of the former, and his disapprobation of others, claims the credit of sincerity and candor. But this disguise is easily penetrated. He maintains, in the fullest force, all the principles, either of policy or of right, on which the orders in council are grounded, and only condemns the indulgencies or relaxations which have attended their execution. The tract is an additional evidence to that already furnished of a division in the British cabinet on the length to which these orders ought to be carried; and Mr. Mariot is no doubt on the side of those members of the ministry, who are for carrying them to the greatest possible length. There is, indeed, the greatest probability, that the performance has been penned for the express purpose of feeling the public pulse, and deciding whether the ministry will be supported in adopting and enforcing the broad and permanent plan of a total monopoly of the commerce of the world. This is unquestionably the end aimed at. It is important, if this be the real object of the British ministry, that the American people should know it, as in that case very different measures may be required than those called for by a temporary restriction or suspension of neutral trade. To prove this, we particularly refer the reader to the avowed declaration, that although France should rescind her decrees, England ought not to repeal her orders. In connection with the foregoing extracts, the following will give the reader a tolerable idea of the nature of the performance. We ought not, however, omit to state that the writer enforces in the most earnest terms the absolute necessity of inhibiting the great mass of licenses, only granting them in very special cases, for permitting neutrals to trade with the enemy.
Without maintaining that the orders in council are in every respect perfect and unexceptionable, it may confidently be asserted, that in adopting the system of retaliation on which they are framed, Great Britain is at last making the true use of her naval power, and it will soon appear, that she can as effectually command the continent, by blockading it with her fleets, as Bonaparte can by overrunning it with his armies. If this system be persevered in, the privations which it will occasion among his subjects, will excite general discontent and clamor, and when that discontent and clamor reach his ear, in tones so loud, as to alarm him for the stability of his power, and the safety of his person, then, and not till then, will he accede to such terms of peace, as are consistent with the honor and dignity of Great Britain.
After the unqualified approbation that has been bestowed on the conduct of his majesty's ministers, for adopting the principle of retaliation on which the orders in council are founded, it would be inconsistent not to animadvert upon their conduct, where it militates against that principle. But before any detail is entered into respecting the licences to which this observation more particularly applies, it may not be irrelevant, and will elucidate the subject, to offer a few remarks on licences in general.
The war in which we are now engaged, is a war for our very existence, as an independent nation, and minor considerations must give way to those of greater importance. His majesty's ministers, when diverted from their great object, by subordinate and comparatively trifling pursuits, are like Atalanta, who lost the race on which her feet depended, by stopping to pick up the golden apples which her wily competitor threw down to lure her out of the course. If they deviate from the principle of
the orders in council, they betray a vacillating distrust of its efficacy, inconsistent with that conviction which they professed to feel themselves, and so powerfully and successfully labored to establish in the minds of others; but if they steadily and uniformly adhere to it, they will preserve the consistency of their own character, promote the best interests of the nation; and as far as depends upon human means, insure a successful issue to the present contest."
Viewing this performance as an exposition of the intentions of the British Cabinet, we are warranted in drawing the following inferences.
First, that it is their intention, so far from relaxing, to invigorate and even extend their orders in council.
Secondly, that although they avowed their orders to have been a measure of retaliation on France, yet, that should France rescind her decrees, they will in all likelihood, notwithstanding continue the orders.
Thirdly, that their object must consequently be, not so much to retaliate on their enemy, as to monopolise the profits of the trade of the world, either by exclusively possessing it themselves, or by rendering what they do not themselves possess tributary to them.
The above extracts also prove the powerful effect of the infractions of the Embargo, and the party opposition made to it in this country in producing the common impression in England that it either would not be persisted in, or if continued that it would produce a change of administration or a revolt; and to this conviction we are principally indebted for the inflexibility of our enemies in their outrages on our rights.
We have received an article of some length relative to the recent trial of the strength of parties in the county of Augusta, in Virginia. We regret that other articles of greater importance exclude it, at least for the present. We the more regret this, as the people of that county have done themselves great honor by their unequivocal determination to support their government. The substance of the communication is this. Two several attempts were made in the month of September to sanction, by the vote of public meetings, the violent federal address, lately given to the public, as evincing the political sentiments of the county of Augusta, which were overruled by the object of those meetings being deferred until the 20th of this month. In the mean time the Electoral election of Virginia came on, at which the republican Madison ticket prevailed by a majority of eight over the federal Pinckney ticket. As Augusta has almost invariably ranked as a Federal county, inasmuch that in the year 1800 Mr. Adams had 462 votes to 237 given to Mr. Jefferson, the late vote proves that republicanism does not merely keep its ground in Virginia, but signalises itself by great accessions of strength; and it proves that the address, to which we have referred, and which has been inserted in almost every federal print in the union as proof of the growth of federalism in Virginia, is not even an expression of the sentiments of a solitary county.
The Senate of Massachusetts have concurred in the resolutions passed by the House of Representatives, relative to a repeal of the Embargo.
A very animated election has been held in the city of New York for Charter Officers; the republicans have succeeded in six, and the federalists in four wards. The contest is said to have been very warm in some of the wards between the Madisonians and Clintonians, as they are styled. Coaches were employed to bring up the voters; one side decorated with labels of "Jefferson and Liberty," and on the other with those of "Clinton and Liberty."
ELECTION FOR ELECTORS.
North Carolina. In three districts, Mr. Whitfield, the republican candidate, has a majority of 60 votes.
   Rep. Fed.     Edgcombe 611 215   Pitt 29 647   Beaufort 350 85   990 947  
In the other three counties of the district Hyde, Washington, and Tyrrell, Mr. Foole will doubtless have a majority of 600 at least.
Delaware. On Tuesday the 15th inst. the Assembly of Delaware appointed the following gentlemen Electors for President and Vice President, who are all federal—James Booth, Nicholas Ridgely, and Daniel Rodney.
The following table exhibits a view of the politics of the Electors ascertained to be chosen.
   Rep. Fed.     Massachusetts 0 19   Connecticut 0 9   Vermont 6 0   New York 19 0   New Jersey 8 0   Pennsylvania 20 0   Delaware 0 3   Maryland 9 2   Virginia 21 0   Ohio 3 0   89 33  
The whole number of Electors being 176 the republican Electors already ascertained to be chosen constitute a majority.
The following gentlemen are certainly elected to Congress—Joseph B. Varnum,
Ebenezer Seaver, Barzillai Garentt, Gideon Gardner, and Charles Turner, junr.—Whigs. Josiah Quincy, Benjamin Pickman, Laban Wheaton, Edward St. Loe Livermore, Jabez Upham, William Stedman, William Ely and Samuel Taggart, Tories. There is but little doubt of the election of Richard Cutts, Orchard Cook, and Ezekiel Bacon. Whigs. And Ezekiel Whitman, Tory, in the remaining districts. Nat. Agis.
New Jersey Legislature.
Tuesday, November 8.
Ten o'clock the House met. Mr. Wilson from the committee on the Resolution of the General Assembly of Vermont, proposing an alteration in the Constitution of the United States, respecting the Judiciary, and of the state of Delaware disapproving such alteration, reported that they are of opinion it would be inexpedient to make any alteration in the Constitution of the United States respecting the Judiciary powers at this time; which report was read and agreed to by the House.
Massachusetts Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
November 12.
A resolution for repealing a resolve passed in March last, instructing the Senators and Representatives of this state in Congress, to procure an alteration of the Constitution of the United States, to empower the President to remove the Judges of the Supreme and other Courts, on the address of a majority of the House, and two thirds of the Senate. This resolution was opposed by Messrs. Morton, Bangs and Ripley, and advocated by Messrs. Gore, Thatcher, and Whitman. The question was taken by Yeas and Nays, and decided as follows:— Yeas for the resolution 247 } Maj. 49. Nays against it 198 }
New Orleans, October 22.
DIED on the 10th inst. at the cantonment near Fort Adams, capt. SWAIN, of the United States army. He died lamented by all who knew him.
From the Aurora Extra, of Havana, Oct. 22, 1808.
Gazette Extraordinary of Mexico, September 16, 1808.
PROCLAMATION.
Posted at all the corners of this Capital, at seven o'clock in the morning, By Superior Authority: Inhabitants of Mexico, of all classes and conditions.
Necessity has no law—the people have seized on the person of the Viceroy, they have imperiously demanded his abdication for reasons of general utility and public convenience: the Royal Assembly, his Excellency the Archbishop and other public functionaries met last evening—they have submitted to the urgency of the case; and abrogating the authority of the said Viceroy, they have chosen to succeed him, conformable to the Royal Order of the 30th October, 1806—the field marshal Don Pedro Garibay; and proceeded immediately to the opening of the despatches from Providence—he is already in possession of the authority. He calls, be tranquil. You are now commanded by an honorable chief, with whose probity you are well acquainted; rely upon the vigilance of the Royal Assembly; every thing shall be done for your advantage; disturbances will only serve to distract your minds, and cause injuries which will be irremediable. You may rely with confidence on the said chief, ad interim, the Royal Assembly and the other authorities—who have concurred with him.
Mexico, 16th September, 1808. By command of his excellency the president and the royal assembly—his excellency the Archbishop and other authorities.
FRANCISCO XIMENEZ.
At ten o'clock this morning the new supreme chief of the kingdom, took the oath in the presence of the royal assembly—to comply with whatever the laws prescribe in such cases.
At 11 o'clock he was acknowledged as Supreme Chief of NEW SPAIN by all the authorities—the people remained in the most satisfactory tranquility.
WAR DEPARTMENT, 2d Nov. 1808. To the Governors of the respective states.
Sir, The President of the United States, by virtue of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of March, 1808, entitled, An act authorising a detachment from the militia of the United States, has directed me to call upon the Executive of the several states and territories to take effectual measures to organize, arm and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, their respective proportions of one hundred thousand militia, officers included. This, therefore, is to require of your excellency to take effectual measures for having
(being her quota) detached and duly organised into companies, battalions, regiments, brigades and divisions, within the shortest period that circumstances will permit and as nearly as practicable in the following proportions of artillery, cavalry, riflemen and infantry, viz. one twelfth artillery, one sixteenth cavalry, and from one sixteenth to one twelfth riflemen, and the residue infantry, to be completely equipped with arms and accoutrements fit for actual service, including blankets and knapsacks.
Any corps of volunteers, who, previous to orders for taking the field, may tender their services conformably to the second section of the aforesaid act, will be considered a part of the quota of said state, according to their numbers: and your excellency is also authorised to accept, as a
part thereof, any company or companies of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, agreeably to an act of Congress, a copy of which is enclosed, passed on the 24th of February, 1807. And I have to request that your excellency will endeavor to inspire as general a disposition as possible for voluntary offers of service, especially under the last mentioned act. Permit me also to suggest the importance of having such general and field officers selected as can, in all respects, be relied upon in case the detachment should be called into actual service.
When the detachments and organization shall have been completed, the respective corps will be exercised under the officers set over them, but will not remain embodied, or be considered in actual service, until, by subsequent orders, they shall be directed to take the field.
Your excellency will please to direct, that correct inspection returns be made of the respective corps, and that copies thereof be transmitted to this department, as early as possible; separate returns should be made of those who have heretofore volunteered, and may volunteer under the last mentioned act.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, your Excellency's obedient servant, H. DEARBORN.
BRIGADE ORDERS.
The Secretary of War, by a late order, has required of the Brigadier General to take measures for having three hundred and forty-one (officers included) of the militia of the territory of Columbia detached, and duly organised, armed and equipped, and held in readiness to march at a moment's warning, as the quota of this territory, of the detachment of one hundred thousand men from the militia of the several states and territories, authorised by the act of Congress passed on the 30th day of March last; and which quota is to be made up, as nearly as practicable, of seventy artillery, forty-six cavalry, and two hundred and twenty-five infantry.
The Lieutenants Colonels Commandants will with the least possible delay, examine into the state of their respective legions, see that the enrolments in company districts, and the classification by ballot, for regular routine of duty, be made according to law, and will report preparatory to a draft should a resort to this dispiriting mode of drawing out the defenders of our rights, unfortunately be necessary.
The General does not for a moment permit himself to believe, that in the brigade, which he has the honor to command, and in which he is proud to recognise, on a field-day, so much patriotism, displayed by various corps, in their uniform, in their equipment, in their discipline, and soldierly-like conduct—it can be requisite, when danger threatens, to determine by draft, who shall be foremost to repel. At a crisis like the present, when our rights and our liberties are assailed—when our independence is jeopardised—when foreign governments hesitate not to refuse to us, amicable intercourse, and participation of benefits, the unquestioned claim of sovereignty, as consecrated by ages—when the blood of our fellow-citizens, the spilling of which lately agitated the nation to its centre, remains unatoned for, he is satisfied, that if lots are drawn, it can only be, to ascertain, of the volunteers eagerly pressing to the standard of their country, whose services must be reserved for a future occasion.
The spirit, which has enrolled, and so handsomely equipped, at their own expence, fifteen volunteer companies, in a command, little exceeding two thousand men, and which had, previous to any official call, induced a tender of the services of four of those corps to the President of the United States, is a sure pledge of the result fondly anticipated by the General.
The field officers will take the readiest means of communicating with the volunteer corps already organised, and such volunteer associations as may offer, and will do, what on them depends, to invite and encourage the competition of the quota, by volunteers only; and the Colonels will report.
When the several reports shall have been received, a detailed order will direct what further may be requisite to be done.
J. MASON, Brigadier General of the Militia of the District of Columbia. Annapolis, Island, Nov. 16, 1808.

CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.
Monday, November 21.
EMBARGO DEBATE—CONTINUED.
Mr. Hillhouse said he should have been much gratified if the gentleman from Kentucky had confined his remarks to argument without making a personal attack on Mr. H. He said he had arranged no party, charged none with party views or corruption. He could not see where the gentleman found ground for personality; for Mr. H. said he never did use it himself, nor ever would.
Mr. Lloyd said as this was an exceedingly interesting subject, and had been ten days before the House, and put off with as much civility as possible to accommodate gentlemen, he wished that the subject might progress in regular discussion, not expecting however that it would be decided to day or tomorrow.
Mr. S. Sargent said that if the hon. gentleman last up had a design to give a view of the subject such as it deserved, he should be glad to hear him. The gentleman was capable of giving a correct view of the subject, and perhaps had prepared his mind on it. Mr. S. confessed his own negligence in not being prepared; but if the gentleman from Massachusetts would give a commercial view of the subject, he joined the gentleman from Vermont would withdraw his motion.
Mr. Lloyd said that this was so interesting a subject that he could not be silent on it. Whether he should give that chaste view of the subject of which the gentleman from Maryland was capable, he could not say. If the Senate would indulge him, however, he would express those ideas which immediately occurred to him on the subject.
Mr. Brantley withdrew his motion for postponement.
Mr. Lloyd said he considered the subject now under discussion as one of the most important which had occurred since the adoption of the constitution. He considered it as deeply implicating the commerce of our country—a commerce, which had afforded employment to nearly a million and a half of tonnage; which had afforded sustenance to many thousands of citizens; which had furnished to the government a great support; which disposed of an amount of exports equal to one hundred millions of dollars, an amount three times as great as was possessed by the greatest commercial nation in the world at the commencement of the present century, an amount of exports equal to that of G. Britain within 15 years of this day—a commerce not to be trifled with, not to be offered up as the victim of fruitless experiment. No doubt it has been much harassed by the conduct of the two belligerents, but in a very different manner by each. Look at one contending as for universal dominion, the other as for her natale solum . One professes reluctance at measures which she takes in retaliation on her enemy; the other treats you cavalierly, undertakes to legislate for you, tells you she considers you at war with her enemy, arrests your property and retains it till she knows whether you servilely echo submission to her mandates. No doubt, Mr. L. said, the conduct of the belligerents had caused the embargo; but if it should be found that it was fraught with mischief to ourselves, and productive of no beneficial effects, it ought to be withdrawn.
Mr. L. said he considered the motion as a naked prohibition. Subsequent measures might be taken if this passed; and he trusted that gentlemen who advocated a repeal of the embargo might not be considered as opposed to measures tending to promote the independence of the nation.
He considered this measure in three points of view:
 1. As affording protection to our commerce and navigation.  2. As a coercive measure on France and Great Britain.  3. As to its effects present and future on ourselves. 
Mr. L. said as to the first point he should make but a few observations. He was not disposed to indulge in recriminations. If the embargo had been a wise and efficient measure, he was willing to leave to those who supported it all the credit to which it would entitle them. With regard to the security afforded our seamen, it had produced an effect precisely contrary to that calculated upon; because it was well known that the seamen were daily leaving the country in great numbers. And as to navigation, it was not very material whether our vessels should have been sunk in the ocean or should rot at our wharves. In the one case they suffered destruction by a coul de grace ; in the other, by long protracted torments.
With regard to its effect on foreign nations, what had been its effect on France? The gentleman from Connecticut had told them truly that in his expose the French minister calls it a wise measure; and Mr. L. said he had reason to believe that, in a late conversation between Mr. Livingston and the Emperor at Bayonne, the latter had approved it and wished its continuance. So long as Great Britain possessed her extreme preponderance of naval force, she would enjoy commerce; and the Emperor would sacrifice his share of our commerce if he could effect the destruction of the much larger and more valuable portion of Great Britain.
With regard to its effects on Great Britain, what were they? For two months after its adoption it had been
a subject of great alarm there. Engaged in an extensive commerce with this country, prosecuted on liberal terms, she had viewed it with alarm, whether considered as a measure of hostility or as a municipal regulation; and having been taught by her political writers that the West Indies depended on the United States for support, it had been for two months an object of solicitude. No doubt the ministry had partaken of this feeling. Indeed, so late as June, it had induced our minister to Great Britain to believe, and to make known his belief to this country, that all our differences would be settled. But the evil effects of this measure had been tested; and the British ministers had found that it was a measure which they need not fear. They had found that the West India merchants were able to raise supplies for themselves. They had also found an unexampled prosperity of their American colonies, Canada and Nova Scotia; that the usual order of things was reversed; that instead of the American merchant making his fortune by British commerce, the British merchant was making his fortune by American commerce. It was well known that immense quantities of produce had been exported in defiance of the laws, which the British merchants, from there being little competition, had bought at a low price; and this process enabled the British merchant, without capital but with extensive credits, to make an immense profit from this trade.
About this time had taken place the revolution in Spain. The British ministry had been too clear sighted not to see their own advantage, and therefore without any sordid stipulations, had made common cause with her, that, if the Spaniards succeeded, they might get commercial foothold in Europe; and, whether they succeeded or not, their American colonies would become independent, and rely for protection on the navy of Great Britain. 'Twas then that the embargo had ceased to be a matter of regret. The ministry had concurred correctly that it would not be advantageous to them to have competition, for they knew that the capital and spirit of America would enable her to carry on as extensive a commerce as the British could with Spain and her colonies. Instead of dreading the embargo, they now wished to keep it on. If, instead of having competition in the market, they could keep it to themselves, they certainly would reap a grant of exclusive commercial privileges. This measure would be worth more to them, if kept on for two or three years, than their whole system of navigation laws.
Some gentlemen might argue that Great Britain could be coerced by difficulties among her manufacturers or by a scarcity of harvest. Ever since he had first heard of Great Britain, he had heard of commotions among her manufacturers; but time had dissipated all apprehensions from them. Suppose, however, for the sake of argument, that we should be enabled to bankrupt her principal manufacturers. Why, in less time than we could make bankrupts of five hundred of her principal manufacturers, we should break at least as many principal merchants in our commercial cities. Suppose by these bankruptcies 50,000 workmen should be thrown out of employment. These people would not starve, nor would they instantly become nonentities. No; they would be absorbed in the army and navy; and thus, by putting under their complete control 50,000 of the most turbulent citizens, said Mr. L., you add in reality to the strength of that nation, and give her the means of extending and supporting her naval dominion.
As to calculations on the harvest, all calculations of this sort must be idle in the extreme. Gentlemen must be very little acquainted with the situation of that country to entertain them for a moment. Mr. L. said that he found by advices from Great Britain that American flour, after nine months embargo, was selling in Great Britain at 47 shillings per barrel. By the prohibiting of trade to the continent sugar and molasses had become a mere drug in G. Britain. The colonial interest, alarmed at this, had applied to Parliament for a bill to substitute sugar and molasses in the place of grain for distilleries, and thus insure a double benefit. This had been opposed by the landed interest on the ground that the introduction into the market of so great a quantity of grain as had formerly been used in manufactures, would reduce its price so much that it would not compensate the farmer for his labor. It had obtained however. Thus it might be seen that they would not starve Great Britain.
It might possibly be suggested that the raising of the embargo would operate no advantage to the United States as respected Spain and Portugal; that this commerce might be considered inconsiderable, and as a trade that would be unjustly prosecuted as respected the different portions of the union. Spain and Portu-
gal were not grain countries, but produced wines, fruits, &c. depending on other countries, amongst which were the United States, for grain. In their present situation they could get it better from the United States than elsewhere. In Spain and Portugal, as in other Catholic countries, at certain seasons of the year, their religious creed bade them abstain from the use of flesh, for which they in general substituted fish. This would come from the Northern country and the flour from the middle and Southern portion of the union. It was therefore apparent that no commerce could be prosecuted which would benefit the people of the United States so equally. And the commerce to those countries consumed about twenty millions of our exports.
The effects of this measure on ourselves gentlemen could best state, as they occurred within the immediate circle of their own knowledge. So far as he had seen, Mr. L. said it was a measure fraught with mischief, breaking down the spirit of the people instead of preserving it; inviting foreign aggression instead of repelling it; bearing hard on the commercial and navigating interest, and exciting opposition which might be attended with disastrous consequences. The human mind was such, that without an absolute conviction of good to result from an oppressive measure, the people would not bear it. You will perceive their disaffection in memorials first, said Mr. L. in public meetings next; in legislative resolutions next, until the spark of disaffection is fanned into a flame which may spread wide devastation around, and overturn the liberties of the country. It had not yet come to this pitch, and he hoped it would not. He believed there was one mode of preventing it, and that was by a removal of the embargo. For this as well as many other reasons he felt anxious that the resolution on the table should prevail, and this oppressive measure be removed.
A motion was now made for adjournment, and negatived.
Mr. Smith (Md.) said he was not prepared to go as largely into this subject as it merited, having neither documents nor papers before him. He would therefore only take a short view of it in his way, and endeavor to rebut a part of the argument of the gentleman from Massachusetts, and perhaps to notice some of the observations of the gentleman from Connecticut. He perfectly agreed with the latter gentleman that this subject ought to be taken up with coolness, and with temper, and he could have wished that the gentleman from Connecticut would have been candid enough to pursue that course which he had laid down for others. Had he done it? No. In the course of the discussion, the gentleman had charged it upon some one, he knew not whom, that there was a disposition to break down commerce for the purpose of erecting manufactures on its ruins. If this was the disposition of those who had advocated the embargo, Mr. S. said, he was not one to go with them, and perfectly corresponded with the gentleman in saying that such a plan would be extremely injurious; that possibly it could not be enforced in the U. States; and that, if it could, merchants would conceive themselves highly aggrieved by it. But the gentleman's idea had no foundation. Mr. S. said he had before seen it in newspapers, but had considered it a mere electioneering trick; that nothing like common sense or reason was meant by it, and no body believed it. The gentleman surely did not throw out this suggestion by way of harmonizing; for nothing could be more calculated to create heat.
The gentleman last up, throughout his argument had gone upon the ground that it is the embargo which has prevented all our commerce; that, if the embargo were removed, we might pursue it in the same manner as if the commerce of the whole world was open to us. If the gentleman could have shown this he would have gone with him heart and hand; but it did not appear to him that, were the embargo taken off to-morrow, any commerce of moment could be pursued. Mr. S. said he was not certain that it might not be a wise measure to take off the embargo; but he was certain that some other measure should be taken before they thought of taking that. And he had hoped that gentlemen would have told them what measure should have been taken before they removed the embargo. Not so, however. A naked proposition was before them to take off the embargo; and were that agreed to, and the property of America subject to depredations by both the belligerents, they would be foreclosed from taking any measure at all for its defence. For this reason this resolution should properly have gone originally to the committee on the resolution of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Giles).
Mr. S. said as he was not prepared for a long discussion, he should take but a short view. He would not go back to see which nation had been the first offender. It was sufficient for him that both were offenders. He was not the apologist of any nation, but, he trusted, a fervent defender of the rights,
honor and interest of his own country. By the decrees of France every vessel bound to or from Great Britain, was declared good prize. And still further; if spoken alone by any British vessel, they were condemned in the French prize courts. When a vessel arrived in the ports of France, Mr. S. said, bribery and corruption were made use of in order to effect her condemnation. Every sailor on board was separately examined as to what had happened in the course of the voyage; they were told, you will have one third of the vessel and cargo as your portion of the prize-money, if you will say that your vessel has touched at a British port or has been visited by a British cruiser. Of course then by the decrees of France all American property that floats is subject to condemnation by the French, if it had come in contact with British hands. Were gentlemen willing to submit to this, to raise the embargo and subject our trade to this depredation? Yes, said the gentleman from Connecticut, who was willing however, that our ships should arm and defend themselves. Mr. S. said that he had hoped the honorable gentleman would have gone further and said not only that he would in this case permit our vessels to defend themselves, but to make good prize of any vessel which should impede the trade admitted by the laws of nations. But the gentleman had stopped short of this.
By the orders in council, now made law, (said Mr. S.) all neutrals,—all neutrals, as it is well known there is no neutral commerce but American—all American vessels, then, bound to France or countries in alliance with her, are made good prize in the British courts. When bound to any part of the continent of Europe, or any possessions in Turkey or Asia, they are good prize, Sweden alone excepted. We are then permitted to trade—for it is a permission to trade, since we must acknowledge ourselves indebted to her for any she permits—we are graciously permitted to go to Sweden, to which country our whole exports amount to 56,157 dollars!
This petty trade is generously permitted us as a boon, and this boon will be struck off the list of permission the moment any difference arises between Great Britain and Sweden. I am aware, sir, that gentlemen will say this may require explanation. I will give it to them. Great Britain says you shall not trade to any of the countries I have interdicted till you have my leave; pay me a duty and then you may go to any port; pay me a tribute and then you shall have my licence to trade to any ports you choose. What is this tribute? Not having the documents before me, I may make an error of a fraction, but in the principle I am correct. On the article of flour, they tell us, you may bring flour to Great Britain from America, land it, and if you re-export it, pay into our Treasury two dollars on every barrel. For every barrel of flour which we send to Spain, Portugal or Italy, where the gentleman from Massachusetts has correctly told us much of it is consumed, little of it being used in Great Britain or France, you must pay two dollars besides your freight and insurance. And this tribute is to be paid for a permission to trade. Are gentlemen willing to submit to this?
On the article of wheat exported you must pay in Great Britain a duty of, I believe, two shillings sterling a bushel, before it can be re-exported. On the important article of cotton they have charged a duty on its exportation of nine-pence sterling per lb. equal to the whole value of the article itself in Georgia or South Carolina. This is in addition to the usual import duty of two pence in the pound. Thus if we wish to go to the continent, we may go on condition of paying a tribute equal to the value of the cotton, in addition to risk or insurance. It is generally understood that two thirds of the cotton exported by us may be consumed in England when all her manufactures are in good work. On the remaining third the people of the Southern country are subject to a tribute—on twenty millions of pounds, at the rate of 17 cents per pound. Let this be calculated and it will be seen what tax we must pay for leave to sell that article.
But, says the gentleman from Massachusetts, we may now trade to Spain and Portugal—because Great Britain permits us. [Mr. Lloyd observed that he had not said we could trade there because Great Britain permitted it.] I know the gentleman did not say that (said Mr. S.) it is my inference. He said we might trade there. I deny it. I beg the gentleman to recollect what passed some time ago between Lord Hawkesbury and Mr. King, and see what reliance can be placed on the promises of British ministers. On a representation made by Mr. King on the subject of the colonial trade, Lord Hawkesbury agreed that provided the vessel carrying produce from the colonies should go to the United States and re-land her cargo that she should not be liable to capture. What was the consequence? One year afterwards private instructions were given to the
British cruisers to take such vessels, and every atom of this produce was swept from the ocean. If this is the manner in which ministerial promises have heretofore been fulfilled, what reliance can be placed on them now? By letters from my correspondents I learn that three merchants engaged in the American trade had waited on Mr. Canning to see whether American vessels might trade to Spain and Portugal? Yes, Mr. Canning answered, they might trade in the produce of their own country. But the king is authorised to vary these laws and give permission to trade with any country when he pleases. Has he given any such permission to trade with Spain? No. Is then the mere conversation of Mr. Canning a sufficient security? No. Is it any thing like as binding as that formerly officially given to Mr. King, and which was violated? Certainly not. Can this then be a safe trade? No, sir; my informant, who was one of the merchants who waited upon Mr. Canning, says that should France, now warring with Spain, over-run any part of the country, and our vessels afterwards attempt to enter, not having heard of it, they would be good prize. I am not learned in the law, but I will ask this question of those who are. Would not a British judge in this case be obliged to abide by the law instead of the conversation of Mr. Canning. He certainly would, and would give our minister in this case precisely the answer which the French council of prizes gave General Armstrong, that the opinion of an individual could not contravene the express stipulations of a positive law.
The gentleman last up told us that American flour was selling at 47 shillings a barrel in England. The gentleman knows that flour carried there and not entered for re-exportation, cannot be removed. Flour in that situation has been lying ten or twelve months in London, could not be exported, and is somewhat injured by age, having been locked up in the stores of England, without a possibility of exporting it; and it is this that sells at that price.
The hon. gentleman last up has said that the exports of the U. S. to Spain and Portugal were 20 millions of dollars. The gentleman's arguments were applied to Spain and Portugal. The exports to Spain and Portugal and all their possessions, including the immense exports to La Vera Cruz, amounted to something near this sum. But let us take the gentleman on his own ground and see what we could carry on of this trade in our domestic product , if the embargo were removed. The whole exports of the U. S. in the produce of the land the year ending in October 1807, were 48,699,592 dollars; of which the proportion to Spain was 1,181,231 dollars; to Portugal 629,313 dollars. I agree with the gentleman that if the embargo was off, we might carry on a very lucrative trade with the Spanish colonies and the Brazils, if we had the materials to carry it on. They do not want our flour, but articles which can now no longer be got, goods imported from Germany, and mankeens and cotton goods from India. But these are not the produce of our country, to which the gentleman alluded; and I say that the exports of our domestic produce to the colonies and islands of Spain, Cuba alone excepted, are very small. G. Britain will not let us go to Germany to get German goods, and therefore we cannot carry them as we were accustomed to do. But perhaps we shall be told we may carry British goods. What does the gentleman say as a merchant, to paying double freight, duty and insurance and then competing with England in the sale of her own manufactures. We have done it heretofore, because G. Britain was excluded from that trade. confine the trade then to Spain and Portugal, supposing it to be free, and it will not amount to two and a half millions altogether. We are to say to G. Britain, if you will give us the boon of going to Spain and Portugal, (and perhaps this is but an ignota ignota to lead us to her prize courts) we will submit to your tribute elsewhere.
The English orders had told us we might trade as usual with the West India islands; but now, believing, no doubt, that this government has not strength or energy in itself to maintain any system long, when has she done? Proclaimed a blockade on the remaining islands of France, so that we are now confined to British islands alone. We are restricted from trading there by blockade, and what security have we that if the embargo be taken off—for I wish it off; no man suffers more from it in proportion to his capital than I do; but I stand here the representative of the people, and must endeavour to act in such a manner as will best secure their interests; and I pledge myself to join heart and hand with gentlemen to take it off whenever we can have a fair and honorable trade—that from our submitting to these interdictions as a right of G. Britain she may not choose to interdict all trade, she being omnipotent, and sole mistress of the ocean as we were told by the gentleman from Connecticut. I have seen a late Eu-

glish pamphlet called "Hints to both Parties," said to be by a ministerial writer to this effect; that G. Britain having command over all the seas, could and ought to exclude and monopolize the trade of the world to herself. This pamphlet goes critically into an examination of the subject; says that by a stroke of policy she can cut us off from our extensive trade; that she has the power, and having the power she ought to do it.
Mr. S. concluded by saying that he had not meant to take up so much time of the House; he had meant merely to state his ideas of the situation in which we were placed by the edicts of the two belligerents. He wished to place it in such a point of view that gentlemen might be led to adopt such measures as might best secure the interests of the country. Mr. S. said his own private interests pressed so heavily on his mind, that he could scarcely trust himself to decide. He had therefore submitted these ideas to gentlemen whose feelings were not thus affected, that if they might think proper with the honorable gentleman to take off the embargo, he might join with them; if not, that some other measure might be adopted which would lead to the security of our peace and honor.
Mr. Pope said that in the observations which he had made a short time ago, he had no intention to violate the decorum of debate; and if he had discovered warmth on the general subject, he hoped no gentleman would consider his remarks as personally applied to him.
Mr. Elyon said he rose merely for the purpose of making a single observation. He had stated when up before that the trade to Spain, Portugal and her colonies took off about 20 millions of dollars. He found by the report of the Secretary of the Treasury that the exports to these countries amounted to upwards of seventeen millions, excluding a large portion of the trade.
Mr. Smith said he understood the gentleman to apply his argument to our domestic exports to Spain & Portugal only, and not their dependencies, which the gentleman might however have meant to have included.
The Senate adjourned about half past two o'clock.
NOVEMBER 22.
The Senate resumed the consideration of Mr. Hildreth's resolution. Mr. Pope spoke against it for an hour and three quarters.
Mr. White followed in a speech of three quarters of an hour; and
Mr. Moore concluded this day's debate in a speech of half an hour.
November 23.
Mr. Hildreth's resolution still under consideration.
Mr. Crawford opposed it in a speech of an hour and a half.
He was followed by Mr. Mitchell in a speech of about the same length, when
The House adjourned at about half past two o'clock, without taking a question.
November 24.
Mr. Hildreth's resolution still under consideration.
Mr. Miles made a speech against the resolution of three hours and a quarter, when the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, NOV. 21.
MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
Mr. Love, from the committee on the petitions from the American seamen confined in the vaults of Carthagena, made a report concluding with a resolution requesting that the President of the United States be requested to adopt measures to obtain from the Spanish Viceroy the release of the 36 American citizens so held in confinement, and that 1000 dollars be appropriated for that purpose.
Referred to a committee of the whole.
NATURALIZED CITIZENS.
Mr. Howard presented the memorial of sundry citizens of Kentucky, natives of the British Isles, protesting against the proclamation of his Britannic majesty claiming allegiance of all persons born within his dominions, whether naturalized in a foreign country or not; and pledging themselves to support the government of the U. States. [This memorial has already appeared in this paper.]
Mr. Dana presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the state of Connecticut, praying for a repeal of the embargo. Referred to a committee of the whole on the subject.
Mr. Quincy presented a similar petition from Massachusetts, to which the same course was given.
The order of the day on Mr. Chittenden's resolution having been called for by Mr. Chittenden, the House refused to take it up on this day, by Yeas and Nays—71 to 42.
ARMED NAVIGATION.
Mr. Dana offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels, as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence, in cases which may be allowed by law, and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contributions to be made between them on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred.
After some conversation on this subject between Mr. Eppes and Mr. Dana, this resolution was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
REVENUE CUTTERS.
Mr. Newton reported a bill to authorise the President of the U. S. to employ an additional number of revenue cutters; which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Morrow made a report on the subject of public lands; which was ordered to be printed.
Some private business was done of little importance, and the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22.
Mr. Lewis presented a petition of the Washington and Alexandria turnpike company and of sundry other inhabitants of the county of Alexandria, Col. praying a revision of the act passed at the late session on the subject of the turnpike. Referred to the committee on the district of Columbia.
REVENUE CUTTERS.
The House went into committee of the whole—Mr. Helms in the chair; on the bill authorising the President to employ 12 additional revenue cutters; and after some time spent therein, the committee rose and reported the bill, which was, on motion of Mr. Pitkin recommitted to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Mr. G. W. Campbell, from the committee appointed on the subject of our foreign relations, made a report.
On motion of Mr. Smith, it was ordered that 5000 copies be printed for the use of the members.
OFFICERS OF CUSTOMS.
On motion of Mr. Van Alen, Resolved, that the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire whether any amendment ought to be made relative to the compensations of the officers of the customs now allowed by law, with leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23.
Some private business having been done of little importance.
Mr. Randolph moved that the galleries be cleared, as he had a motion to make which was of a confidential nature. The galleries were cleared and the doors remained closed until 5 o'clock, when the House adjourned with closed doors.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24.
The House met, and continued with closed doors until 2 o'clock, when they were opened.
Leave having been given, Mr. Lewis, from the committee for the district of Columbia, presented a bill authorising the proprietors of squares and lots in the city of Washington to have the same subdivided and admitted to record, which was made the order of the day for Monday next.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25.
The Report on the state of our foreign relations, which we offered to our readers in our last paper, is eminently entitled to the attentive perusal of every American, who wishes to be well informed on subjects of the utmost moment. In importance it ranks next to the President's message, and the accompanying documents. It is the more valuable for condensing in a moderate compass, and in a luminous style, the leading views which may be taken of the several points arising out of the present arduous posture of our affairs. As, likewise it, in all probability, indicates the immediate steps which will be taken by the government, and suggests those which are likely to follow, its importance becomes greatly enhanced. That it is a mere thing on paper, it would be folly to imagine. The solemnity of the crisis seems to be universally felt, and the necessity as universally admitted of taking measures of a decided stamp. Forbearance is a virtue while any thing is to be gained by it; but when it is mistaken for a degrading submission to outrage, the same spirit that first prompted it ought not, and we are persuaded will not, in this instance, hesitate to adopt another alternative, however painful. This important document will dissipate the idle illusions of hope, which, from their congeniality with our feelings and wishes, have been so long indulged. The American people will realise the serious posture of their affairs, and prepare themselves for every sacrifice or exertion which they may be called upon to make. They will the more cheerfully do this, from this demonstration of the impartial justice which has guided the hearts of their rulers, from a conviction that they are purely American, and that they have no other views than such, as ought to actuate every citizen.
The following article is taken from a late Charleston paper; and is, doubtless, a correct statement of an affair, which, during the last summer, was a subject of alternate mirth and anger to the federalists. It will, it is to be presumed, be a source of deep mortification to them, that the Mammoth
has not fallen into the capacious jaws of Napoleon:
"A Paris article of the 23d Aug. says that the American dispatch sch. Hope, captain Woodward, arrived at Havre, had on board three chests containing the skeleton of a singular animal [Mammoth] as a present from the President of the U. States to the French National Institute."
ELECTORAL ELECTION.
North Carolina. Messrs. Taylor, Ashe, Toole, Plummer, Wynn, and Reddick, all republican and pledged to vote for Mr. Madison, are elected.
Virginia. Seventy-four counties give the Madison ticket 12,451, the Monroe ticket 2,770 & the Pinckney ticket 435. Twenty-four counties remain to be heard from.
The following, says the Milledgeville Argus of the 3d inst. is the official return of votes given for members of Congress from this state, viz: Bibb 12,806, Troup 12,532, Cobb 11,602, Smeat 8,361, Houston 6,110. Dooly 4,838. The four first named gentlemen are consequently elected.
Pennsylvania. All the returns are received, except from Erie, which give the republican ticket 42,318 and the federal 11,649—Whig majority 30,669.
The Legislature of Vermont has negatived the resolutions of Mr. Rich, making property a tender upon executions during the embargo.
James Hillhouse is re-elected Senator from the state of Connecticut in the Congress of the U. States, for six years from the 4th March next.
In recording the following disgraceful proceedings of the legislature of Massachusetts, we blush for the degeneracy of New England, a part of which has consigned itself to the rule of men, who seem an insensibile mass as to national honor. It is useless to enter into detail, to show the want of truth and of spirit which characterise the whole composition, as we have just published the documents lately presented to Congress, which are a sufficient antidote.
That the committee perceive with the most serious regret, that the distresses occasioned by the several laws imposing an Embargo have borne with extreme and increasing pressure upon the people, and every day's experience justifies a belief, that a continuance of these laws must soon become intolerable.
As measures of coercion they are now acknowledged to be altogether impotent—They afford satisfaction to France, and are regarded as ineffective demonstrations of a hostile disposition by Great Britain—Upon our own country, their effects are becoming daily and palpably more injurious—The produce of our agriculture, of our forests and our fisheries, is excluded altogether from every foreign market; our merchants and mechanics are deprived of employment; our coasting trade is interrupted and harassed by grievous embarrassments; and our foreign trade is becoming diverted into channels from which there is no prospect of its return—The sources of our revenue are dried up, and government must soon resort to direct taxation—Our sailors are forced to expatriate themselves—Strong temptations are afforded to systematical evasions of the laws, which tend to corrupt the spirit of honorable commerce, and will materially injure the public morals. In fact, the evils which are menaced by a continuance of this policy are so enormous and deplorable; the suspension of commerce is so contrary to the habits of our people, and so repugnant to their feeling and interests, that they must soon become intolerable, and endanger our domestic peace, and the union of these states. As the embargo laws have been the cause of the public distress, your committee are of opinion, that no equal, permanent or effectual relief can be afforded to the citizens of this commonwealth but by the repeal of these laws—They persuade themselves that the Congress of the U. States must be fully impressed with a sense of the total inefficacy of these laws for any valuable purpose, and of their direct tendency to the most serious consequences. Your committee therefore trust, that Congress will not fail to repeal them. In this confidence, therefore, your committee are of opinion, that upon this subject, the legislature should, in its present session, confine itself to a repeated disapprobation of the laws interdicting foreign commerce, and to instructing our Senators, and requesting our Representatives in Congress to use their utmost exertions to procure their repeal.
Your committee might probably have contented themselves with the preceding remarks, had not the late message of the President of the U. States excited the most serious alarm; which in the present critical state of the country they conceive it a duty to express. They perceive with the most painful regret, that in the esti-
mation of the President, our country is now presented with the only alternative of a continual embargo, or a ruinous war; but they cannot hesitate to express their confident belief that the wisdom of the government may yet find means to avoid the necessity of electing between these great public calamities. If however, this severe necessity exists in regard to Great Britain, they are led by the message to presume it results, in a great measure, if not entirely, from the determination of the Executive to adhere to the proclamation of July, 1807, in interdicting all British ships of war from the waters of the U. States; which has been, and as we infer from the message, is still deemed by the British government a measure so hostile in its character, as to form an insuperable obstacle to amicable adjustment. Upon this delicate and important subject, the committee are far from asserting, that the attack on the frigate Chesapeake did not justify the original issuing of this proclamation, and enforcing it so long as the injury might be presumed to have the sanction of the British government. But as this violation of neutral rights was promptly and explicitly disavowed by the sovereign of the aggressor, before the restraints or measures of our government could be known; as the right to search our national ships was expressly disclaimed, and a special envoy deputed for the professed object of making to our government a full, satisfactory, and public reparation on the single condition of a previous revocation of this proclamation; your committee are constrained to declare their opinion, that such a revocation, under such circumstances, would not have involved any dishonorable concession, or an abandonment of any just right or pretension, but would have been a full, reasonable & magnanimous pledge of the sincerity of the wishes of the American government to restore the accustomed relations of peace and amity between the two countries. This course must have compelled the British envoy to have offered that ample and honorable reparation, which would have been deemed by our own nation and by the world, an adequate atonement for the outrage; or have justified in the event of its refusal, not only the renewal of the proclamation, but the adoption of measures of the most vigorous and hostile description.
But even on the presumption that the course adopted by the government in refusing to revoke the Proclamation as a preliminary to an adjustment of that controversy, he sanctioned by the usages of nations, and the justice of our claims; your committee are still of opinion that a punctilious adherence to diplomatic forms and precedents should not be maintained, at the risk of war, by a nation whose genius and policy are pacific; and which, while justly jealous of the national honor and independence, looks principally to the substantial security of those blessings, & regards as insignificant those petty contentions, which originating in courtly pride and vanity, frequently terminate in bloody wars. And they therefore think that this Proclamation ought not, in the present situation of Europe and this country, to remain as the only, or even as the principal barrier to the restoration of our amicable relations with the British nation.
Your committee therefore ask leave to report the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the Senators of this Commonwealth in Congress be instructed, and the Representatives thereof requested, to use their most strenuous exertions to procure an immediate repeal of the various laws imposing an Embargo on the ships and vessels of the United States: as the only equal and effectual means of affording permanent relief to the citizens of this Commonwealth from the aggravated evils which they now experience.
Resolved, That altho' this legislature would cheerfully support the general government in the prosecution of a just and necessary war, yet they cannot perceive the necessity intimated in the Message of the President to Congress, of continuing the embargo, or resorting to war; that it is not the policy of the U. S. to engage in a controversy with any nation, upon points of diplomatic usage, or equivocal right; provided substantial reparation for injuries can be obtained; and that the revocation of the Proclamation interdicting the British ships of war from our waters ought not in the opinion of the legislature, to be deemed an inadmissible preliminary which should obstruct the adjustment of the controversy between the U. S. and G. Britain.
PUBLIC SALE AT AUCTION.
FOR YOUNG SADDLE HORSES will be sold at Winder's Hotel , without reserve, at 4 o'clock, on the 2th November, 1808.
ENOS NOLAND.
Nov. 25—1.
ADVERTISEMENT.
A FEMALE, of Good Character, that understands Needle Work and would assist occasionally in house work and the care of Children may meet with a situation in the country. Apply to the Editor. Nov. 25—2.
By permission of the Speaker, the Rev. Jesse Lee will perform Divine Service, in the Chamber of the House of Representatives on Sunday next, in the forenoon.
On Saturday last the following gentlemen were chosen managers of the Washington Dancing Assembly.—They are hereby notified that their attendance is requested at Mr. Long's Inn on Saturday next at 6 P. M. to make their arrangements:—
Messrs. R. Brent, Coles, D. Carroll, Henderson, Taylor, Eakin, Van Ness, May, Tingey, D. Brent, J. Graham, J. Law. Nov. 22, 1808.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT application will be made, at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of Certificate No. 12,329, issued by Joseph Nourse, Esq. Register, on the 16th June, 1798, in favor of William Wolland, of London, for five thousand dollars, three per cent. stock.
JOHN DAVIDSON. Nov. 25—6w.
SEBASTIAN SPRING, ON THE NEWTOWNPIKE ROAD BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON CITY.
AT the above Spring, situated about half a mile from Washington Bridge, the subscriber has lately opened a house of entertainment for the accommodation of the citizens of both places and travellers.
Parties can be furnished, on a short notice, with every species of refreshment that may wish, in a stile to their satisfaction, and public dinners can be had suitable to any occasion.
He is determined to keep the best liquors the district will afford, and a genuine glass of Madeira may always be relied on. A. LINDO.
N. B. A Hack and Gig will be kept for the convenience of gentlemen crossing the Potomac river wishing to proceed to Alexandria. Nov. 25—9t.
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35. From Fredericksburg by Edmund, Elkins church, Fauquier co. h. Oakhill and Salem, or Ash's store to Paris once a week. Leave Paris, every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Fredericksburg on Monday by 8 p m. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Paris on Friday by 6 p m.
36. From Alexandria by Fairfax co. h. Centreville, Haymarket, Buckland, Warrenton, J. P. Pearson, Culpeper co. h. Brandyville, & Madison co. h. to Standardsville once a week. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 2 p m, arrive at Fairfax co. h. by 6 p m & arrive at Standardsville on Monday by 5 p m. Leave Standardsville every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Alexandria, on Friday by 10 a m.
37. From Fredericksburg, by Germantown, Stevensburg, Culpeper co. h. Goin's Cross Roads, & Front Royal to Winchester once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Winchester on Monday at 6 a m.—Returning. Leave Winchester every Monday at noon, and arrive at Fredericksburg on Wednesday by 5 p m.
38. From Culpeper co. h. by Woodville, P. T. Village, Washington, Pass Mills, Flinton's Gap, Mundell's Store, & Hawke's Mill mills, to Newmarket once a week. Leave Culpeper co. h. every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at New Market on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave New Market at 2 p m and arrive at Culpeper on Wednesday by 6 p m.
39. From Fredericksburg, by Thomassburg, Roger's Mills, Chilesburg, Chesfield, co. h. Newfound mills, Oxford, Crew's store, Goodland co. h. Mitchell's, Yanceyville, Price's mills, Cuckoo's, Louisa co. h. Pottersville, Bibb's store & Spottsylvania co. h. to Fredericksburg, once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at noon, arrive at Goodland co. h. on Thursday by 11 a m and at Fredericksburg the next Tuesday by 9 a m.
40. From Fredericksburg, by Port Royal, Pittsville, Layton's, Lloyd's, Tappahannock, Urbanna, Glens, & Gloucester co. h. to Yorktown once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Yorktown, on Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Yorktown every Sunday at 5 a m, and arrive at Fredericksburg on Wednesday by 10 a m.
41. From Fredericksburg, by King George, co. h. Broadfield, Mattox Bridge, Leesburg, Templeman's Cross Roads, Richmond co. h. Mount Airy, Pamunkey, Kinsale, Northumberland co. h. and Lancaster co. h. to Kilmarnock, once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Kilmarnock, the next Saturday by 5 p m.—Returning. Leave Kilmarnock every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Wednesday by 10 a m.
42. From Tappahannock to Richmond co. h. once a week. Leave Richmond co. h. every Thursday at noon & arrive at Tappahannock by 6 p m.—Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 12 p m & arrive at Richmond co. h. on Friday by 9 a m.
43. From Bowling Green, by Ball'sville, Broadus's mill, Harrisonville, Newtown, Dunkirk, Walkerton, King William co. h. Lilly Point, & Cumberland, to New Kent co. h. once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at New Kent co. h. on Wednesday by 10 a m.—Returning. Leave New Kent co. h. every Wednesday at 2 p m & arrive at Bowling Green on Thursday by 8 p m.
44. From Richmond by Hanover town, Aglett's and Dunkirk, to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 p m, arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 8 a m. Leave Dunkirk at 9 a m, and arrive at Tappahannock by 1 p m.—Returning. Leave Tappahannock every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Richmond on Monday by noon.
45. From Dunkirk, by King and Queen co. h. Shackelford's, Gloucester co. h. North End, to Matthews co. h. once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 a m & arrive at Matthews co. h. on Friday by 7 p m.—Returning. Leave Matthews co. h. on Saturday at 6 a m, & arrive at Dunkirk on Monday by 6 p m.
46. From Richmond, by Granville to Charles City co. h. once a week. Leave Charles City co. h. every Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Richmond by 4 p m. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Charles City co. h. by 6 p m. (To be continued)
WANT'S A SITUATION AS WAITER OR COOK,
A person lately from Europe, whose character will bear the strictest enquiry, & fine left with Mrs. H. A. Lay on the Capitol Hill will be duly attended to. T. W.
November 18—8t.

PROPOSALS for carrying Mails of the United States, on the following post roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 16th day of January next inclusive. 1. IN Delaware. —From Wilmington by New Castle, St. Georges, Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, and Rehoboth, once a week. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 A. M. and arrive at Dover by 9 P. M. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington by 2 P. M. 2. From Georgetown and Broadkill to Lewistown once a week. Leave Georgetown every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Lewistown by 10 A. M.— Returning. Leave Lewistown every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Georgetown by 6 P. M. 3. From Georgetown by Bridge Branch, N. W. Fork, Bridge and New Market to Canby Bridge once a week. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Canby Bridge on Tuesday by 11 A. M.— Returning. Leave Canby Bridge on Tuesday by 1 P. M. and arrive at Georgetown on Wednesday by 7 P. M. 4. From Georgetown by Concord to Laurel once a week. Leave Georgetown every Saturday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Laurel by 1 P. M. and arrive at Salisbury by 6 P. M. Leave Laurel every Saturday at 3 A. M. and arrive at Georgetown by 11 A. M. 5. From Georgetown by Dugboro', Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac c. h. to Northampton c. h. once a week. Leave Georgetown every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Northampton on the next Wednesday by 10 A. M.— Returning. Leave Northampton every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Georgetown on Saturday by 8 P. M. 6. From Wilmington by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown Cross Roads to Chestertown, three times a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 9 P. M.— Returning. Leave Chestertown every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington by 4 P. M. 7. From Easton by Hillsboro', Delmar, Greensboro' and White Sulphur to Frederica, once a week. Leave Easton every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Frederica on Wednesday by 11 A. M.— Returning. Leave Frederica every Wednesday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Easton on Thursday by 6 P. M. 8. From Chestertown by Rock Hall to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Monday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 9 P. M.— Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 8 P. M. 9. From Chestertown by Church Hill and Centerville to Easton, twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Monday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Easton by 10 A. M.— Returning. Leave Easton every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 6 P. M. 10. From Bridge by Elizabeth's Lower Mill, Bush Hill and New Market to Frederick, three times a week. Leave Bridge every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Frederick by 10 A. M.— Returning. Leave Frederick every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Bridge by 6 P. M. 11. From Frederick by Middletown, Hagerstown and Greencastle to Chambersburg, three times a week. Leave Frederick every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Chambersburg by 8 P. M.— Returning. Leave Chambersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Frederick by 8 P. M. 12. From Frederick by Woodstock, Tappahannan, Paeonian Springs, York and Columbia to Leesburg, twice a week. Leave Frederick every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Leesburg on the next days by 6 P. M.— Returning. Leave Leesburg every Sunday and Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Frederick by 6 P. M. of the next days. 13. From Hagerstown by Hancock, Berkeley Springs, Gatenburg, Cumberland, Cresap'sburg, Frankfort, and Springfield to Romney, once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Romney on Saturday by 6 P. M.— Returning. Leave Romney every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Tuesday by 10 A. M. 14. From Hagerstown by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Mont. Union, c. h. and Charlesburg to Leesburg, once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 P. M.— Returning. Leave Leesburg every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Hagerstown on Friday by 10 A. M. 15. From Frederick by Leesburg once a week. Leave Frederick every Tuesday at 2 A. M. and arrive at Frederick by 11 A. M.— Returning. Leave Frederick every Tuesday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Leesburg by 5 P. M. 16. From Frederick by Newtown, Trap, Harper's Ferry, Charlesburg and Bath to Winchester, once a week. Leave Frederick every Monday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Winchester by 12 M. and arrive at Charlesburg by 3 P. M. and arrive at Winchester by 7 P. M.— Returning. Leave Winchester every Saturday at 4 P. M. and arrive at Frederick on Sunday by 6 P. M. 17. From Harford to Bel Air, once a week. Leave Bel Air every Tuesday by 7 A. M. and arrive at Harford by 9 A. M.— Returning. Leave Harford at 11 A. M. and arrive at Bel Air by 1 P. M. 18. From Baltimore to Annapolis, twice a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P. M.— Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Saturday at 3 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore by 6 P. M. 19. From Annapolis by Queen Anne's Point, Tracy's Landing, Friendsville, Lower Marlinton, Montington and Calvert c. h. to St. Leonard's, once a week. Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 6 A. M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday by noon. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Annapolis on Friday by 3 P. M. 20. From Annapolis by Maryland's St. Michael's, Eastern Cambridge, Victura, Schumann's, Sassafras, and Snowhill to Rehoboth, once a week. Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Rehoboth by 7 P. M.— Returning. Leave Rehoboth every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Annapolis on Wednesday by 6 P. M.
21. From Washington to Brookville, once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Brookville by 11 A. M.— Returning. Leave Brookville every Wednesday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Washington by 3 P. M. 22. From Washington city by Georgetown, Montgomery c. h. and Clark'sburg to Frederick, three times a week. Leave Washington city every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Frederick by 12 M. and arrive at Clark'sburg by 2 P. M. and arrive at Frederick by 4 P. M.— Returning. Leave Frederick every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Washington city by 8 P. M. 23. From Washington city by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allens Fresh, Newport, Chapico, Leonardtown, Great Mill and St. Inigoes, to the Ridge, once a week. Leave Washington every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Port Tobacco by 7 P. M. on Saturday and arrive at the Ridge, on Sunday by 7 P. M.— Returning. Leave the Ridge on Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday morning by 5 o'clock. 24. From Port Tobacco by Hilltop to Nanjemoy, once a week. Leave Port Tobacco every Saturday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Nanjemoy by 8 P. M.— Returning. Leave Nanjemoy every Sunday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Port Tobacco by noon.
SAMUEL STATENINUS, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEAR THE CENTRE MARKET. Has just received and is now opening an Extensive Assortment of FALL GOODS, consisting in a variety of Broad Cloths, Coatings, Blue and Black Looking Glasses of all sizes and some of great elegance, Tortoise shell Combs, most fashionable ornamental Combs, Black Crapes, white do. silk Velvets of different colors, silk plush Bonnets, Laces, silk, kid, cotton and worsted Gloves long and short, Black worsted and cotton Hose for ladies and gentlemen, silk do. Muffs and Tip-pecs of best Furs, silk and cotton Umbrellas, Sword Canes, Fur Hats, Ladies Morocco and Leather Shoes, Aldephil Thread, Cotton and cotton in Skains, Table and tea Spoons, Ticklenburgs, Osning and Messian Linens of different colors, Razors and Razor Strops, Scissors of the best quality, Penknives & Pocket do. Checks, Baftas and Knives and Forks, Carapans, Shirts and Ivory & horn Combs and a variety of other DRY GOODS, too tedious to enumerate.
RICHARD BECK, Has just received from Philadelphia a Large and Handsome Assortment of Seasonable and Fashionable GOODS, among which are— Superfine cloths and cassimeres, Second do. do. Molekins and silk waistcoating Bennets cord and Spanish marceis, do. Constitution cords and velveteens Coatings, Frizes and kerseys Rose and striped blankets, Worsted, cotton and silk hosiery Flannel and baizes Navy blue cloths Checks, calicoes and Chintzes White and colored cambrics Dimities, brown Holland and dowlases Bandana and Madras handkerchiefs Durants and calimancoes Tapes and bobbins Silk and cotton chambray 44th and 7-8th Irish linens 44th and 7-8th cotton shirting London and other hats Plain India mul muslins Seeded do. do. Diagonal and Trafalgar do. Plain and figured lenoes Linen cambrics Damask, silk and serge shawls Tabby velvets for pelices Italian Mantilla Bombazets and bombazeens Elegant assortment thread and cotton laces Handsome assortment ribbons Kid and silk gloves Pickett silk mits and glove Diaper and diaperable cloths Kid and Morocco shoes A few bales India muslins assorted Ticklenburgs and osnaburgs, &c. &c. All of which being bought on the best terms will be sold by the piece or retail very low for cash or approved notes. Georgetown, Nov. 11—tf
NOTICE. Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern, in said town—to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—eptds
CHARLES H. WARDEY, MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment Sponcelots & rich silk Molekins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regiments and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Wardey's celebrated PATENT PARALLEL SUSPENDERS for superfine to my hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27—tf
WILLIAM O'NEALE'S BOARDING HOUSE, Near the West Market House, Washington city. FIVE or SIX gentlemen can be accommodated with Gentile Boarding and Lodging, the rooms well furnished, good and faithful servants, stabling for 10 or 12 horses, two good coaches to attend the members of both Houses of Congress free of expense to the Boarders to and from Congress HALL.
COAL & WOOD May be had, by applying to the subscriber at his house, on the shortest notice, who keeps a Coal Yard, and has on hand 6,000 bushels of the best Sally Pitts Coal for Sale. WM. O'NEALE. Washington, Nov. 16—tf
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. Virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, passed in October, 1806, in a suit instituted therein, (prior to the separation of the district of Columbia from the said state) by the Executors of Mordecai Lewis, and by Edward Burd, against Morris, Nicholson and others, the subscribers, Trustees, appointed under the said decree, will, on the 28th day of November next, offer at Public Sale, at Rhodes's Hotel, in the city of Washington, Seven hundred and thirty-nine Lots, in the said city, which, on a division with the original proprietors, were allotted to the public, and are contained in the following Squares, viz. in square No. 777 seven lots, in sq. 778 twelve lots, in sq. 779 nine lots, in sq. 780 twelve lots, in sq. 781 one lot, in sq. 809 five lots, in sq. 810 ten lots, in sq. 811 seven lots, in sq. 812 eight lots, in sq. 813 two lots, in sq. 833 five lots, in sq. 834 ten lots, in sq. 835 seven lots, in sq. 836 eight lots, in sq. 837 two lots, in sq. 839 eleven lots, in sq. 860 thirty-two lots, in sq. 854 four lots, in sq. 865 eight lots, in sq. 894 sixteen lots, in sq. 895 eight lots, in sq. 917 nine lots, in sq. 938 eight lots, in sq. 939 ten lots, in sq. 940 three lots, in sq. 963 eight lots, in sq. 964 ten lots, in sq. 965 eight lots, in sq. 966 nine lots, in sq. 987 eleven lots, in sq. 1009 nine lots, in sq. 1010 nine lots, in sq. 1011 four lots, in sq. 1012 one lot, in sq. 1031 five lots, in sq. 1032 two lots, in sq. 1033 seven lots, in sq. 1034 five lots, in sq. 1035 ten lots, in sq. 1036 nine lots, in sq. 1056 thirteen lots, in sq. 1057 ten lots, in sq. 1058 ten lots, in sq. 1059 eight lots, in sq. 1068 one lot, in sq. 1069 nine lots, in sq. 1070 eight lots, in sq. 1071 eight lots, in sq. 1072 nine lots, in sq. 1082 five lots, in sq. 1083 nine lots, in sq. 1084 eight lots, in sq. 1085 eight lots, in sq. 1090 nine lots, in sq. 1097 four lots, in sq. 1098 twelve lots, in sq. 1099 ten lots, in sq. 1100 ten lots, in sq. 1101 ten lots, in sq. 1112 thirteen lots, in sq. 1113 eight lots, in sq. 1119 seven lots, in sq. 1120 six lots, in sq. 1121 six lots, in sq. 1122 seven lots, in sq. 1123 eight lots, in sq. 1126 seven lots, in sq. 1127 seven lots, in sq. 1128 seven lots, in sq. 1129 seven lots, in sq. 1132 eight lots, in sq. 1133 seven lots, in sq. 1134 six lots, in sq. 1135 six lots, in sq. 1136 seven lots, in sq. 1137 eight lots, in sq. 1138 seven lots, in sq. 1139 six lots, in sq. 1140 six lots, in sq. 1141 eight lots, in sq. 1142 seven lots, in sq. 1143 six lots, in sq. 1144 eight lots, in sq. 1145 seven lots, and in sq. 1146 six lots. The sales of the said property will be made in squares, or lots, or parts or lots, as may be determined and declared before the commencement thereof; and a plan of the city, and particular list of the squares, and of the lots which they respectively contain, will be then exhibited, so that persons desiring to purchase may be enabled to ascertain the exact situation of the property, which they may also do in the mean time by application to either of the Trustees. The terms of sale are that each purchaser of a square or lot or part of a lot is to pay into the chancery court or the state of Maryland the full amount of the purchase money thereof immediately after the ratification of the sale, which ratification if it takes place, will, according to the situation of the decree aforesaid, be passed within five weeks from the time of the report to be made by the Trustees; and on the appropriation and ratification, the the Chancery court, the Trustees will by grant and sufficient deeds convey to the purchasers and their heirs the property so by them respectively purchased; that is to say, all the right, title, and interest therein of any and all the parties to the said suit. The sales to commence on Monday the 28th of November next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. and to be continued till 4 o'clock, P. M. and held during the same hours on every succeeding day until completed. JOHN KITTY & JOSHUA W. KING, Trs. October 17—w5t
FOR SALE. AN ELEGANT CHARIOT, full Silver mounted and double lined, with or without Silver mounted Harness for four or two horses, it is of first rate materials and workmanship, has scarcely ever been used, and never out of the limits of this city and Georgetown. Inquire of the Editor of this paper.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber is empowered by Judge CINDLEY, the inventor of the Chain Bridge, to superintend and build those Bridges, and he is also constituted sole agent, to sell Patent rights throughout the United States. Those who may incline to benefit by this new and invaluable sort of bridge, may obtain information on the subject, by addressing letters to the subscriber in Georgetown, in the territory of Columbia, who will, either superintend the construction of those bridges, or build them on contract. JOHN TEMPLEMAN. October 30—cp1m
CASH Given for any quantity of clean combed HOGS BRISTLES, At the subscribers store, Bridge street, Georgetown. W. S. NICHOLLS. November 18—3w
THE Stockholders of the Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the Fourth Instalment of TEN Dollars on each share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, treasurer, in Alexandria, on or before the 14th day December next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE, President. November 18—13t
NOTICE. THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Georgetown, Washington county, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county, Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of JOHN LOVEJOY of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 19th day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 11th day of November 1808. WILLIAM NEVITT. November 16—9t
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Note holding from on board the schr. Maria, capt. Fitzhugh, and for SALLE, at low prices. Jamaican Spirit, Antigua and New England Rum, Mucavado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Cocks, Powder and shot of the best quality, White Lead in oil, A few crates of Stone Ware. They have also on hand, and for Sale, Madeira, Marsala, and } Wine by the cask. Charette boxes of 1 dozen each, Cognac and } Brandy 4th proof. Bordeaux, } Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, Best Salid Oil, Mould and Dipt Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Logs of Mahogany. JOSEPH FORREST, Pres. August 22—
COW LOST. STRAYED from Kaitoma on Rock Hill, near Washington, a Young new MILCH COW. Her head and neck are dark brown, sides spotted with white, hind legs and tail nearly all white. Artificial marks not remembered. Two dollars reward for certain information where she is, or five dollars if returned to the above place. FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. THREE Two Story BRICK HOUSES, well finished, with back Kitchens and good Cellars, in a very healthy situation on E street near the Great Hotel, and contiguous to the invaluable Hotel Springs—they are all under rent, and will be sold on very accommodating terms; in order to close the estate to which they belong. A good title will be given to the houses and lots. A large Back Building adjoining the above property and under rent is likewise offered for sale. For further particulars apply to PHINEAS BRADLEY. November 7—w5t
FOR SALE. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has on hand ALBION DEER, Philadelphia PORTER and ALE by the Hogshead or Dozen, Philadelphia BEER by the barrel of a superior quality, being supplied from the first breweries on the continent, he hopes to give general satisfaction. N. B. A constant supply of GROCERIES. JOHN DOBBYN. Washington city, near the Navy Yard, Nov. 16—7c5
INFORMATION WANTED. IF JOHN BATEBY DOBBINS who came from England some years ago, and resided at Washington (it is not certain in what state) for some time, will call on, or write to the subscriber, he will hear something much to his advantage. Any information that will enable me to ascertain whether the said John Bateby Dobbins is alive or not, will be thankfully received. SAMUEL SPAGEMAN, No. 1, Bank Alley, Philadelphia. 90th month, 11, 1808—2m
LUKE KENT, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER (FROM PHILADELPHIA) 9 Street between the Bank & Treasury. Informing his friends and the public, that he continues to repair Clocks and Watches of every description in the best manner with his usual punctuality. Washington city, Nov. 14—6w
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On Wednesday the 30th of November next on a credit of Six and Twelve months. THAT well known HOUSE on Pennsylvania avenue, occupied by Mr. Wm. Rhodes as a hotel, together with all the buildings attached thereto, comprising every thing necessary for a Tavern, with a private Dwelling House. The situation of these premises give them some advantages over any other tavern in the city, being near to the Public Offices, and also to the street that will lead across the River, to the bridge now erecting over the Potomac, and which is rapidly progressing, with a Turnpike road to Alexandria, which will add much to the value of this stand as a house of entertainment—Those inclined to purchase the above very extensive and valuable premises, are invited to call and view them. A few fixtures to be taken by the purchaser at a fair appraisement. Sale to be on the premises, and to commence at 1 o'clock P. M. SAMUEL SPEAK, Auc. Washington city, October 31—4dos
THE PORTER & BEER. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has on hand ALBION DEER, Philadelphia PORTER and ALE by the Hogshead or Dozen, Philadelphia BEER by the barrel of a superior quality, being supplied from the first breweries on the continent, he hopes to give general satisfaction. N. B. A constant supply of GROCERIES. JOHN DOBBYN. Washington city, near the Navy Yard, Nov. 16—7c5
FOR SALE. THREE Two Story BRICK HOUSES, well finished, with back Kitchens and good Cellars, in a very healthy situation on E street near the Great Hotel, and contiguous to the invaluable Hotel Springs—they are all under rent, and will be sold on very accommodating terms; in order to close the estate to which they belong. A good title will be given to the houses and lots. A large Back Building adjoining the above property and under rent is likewise offered for sale. For further particulars apply to PHINEAS BRADLEY. November 7—w5t
WILL. SAIL from Baltimore for NEW ORLEANS, about the 1st of December. His conveniences and elegance of accommodation for passengers are not exceeded by any ship belonging to the United States, and the master is thoroughly acquainted and experienced in that navigation. For freight or passage apply in Baltimore to Captain on board, or REXIN D. SHEPHERD. November 21—td
BY SPECIAL PERMISSION. The fine new ship MISSOURI, Robert Hunt, Master.