The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-10-12 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1091.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FROM THE AMERICAN.
Miranda, Ogden & Co. —Chance has thrown in our way certain dupli-  cates and triplicates of letters addressed to General Miranda and Jonathan S. Smith, Esquire, signed " Samuel G. Ogden ." They furnish ample proof of the guilt of Ogden and Smith, in violating the laws of the United States, by fitting out an expedition which was destined to invade the territory of a power then in amity with this country. When we speak of Ogden and Smith, we allude to col. Smith, and not " Jonathan ," Ogden's agent.
No principle on which the laws of nations are bottomed, is so universally admitted as that which prescribes to states the due observance of the utmost good faith towards countries with whom they are at peace. Under this principle, no enterprize, no project of invasion, can with propriety be suffered to be begun or carried on against friendly powers. If they are commenced, or proceeded in, it then becomes the duty of the government having jurisdiction to bring the offenders to trial and punishment, in order to atone to the nation, whose territory it is intended to invade, and to deter others from embarking in enterprizes of a similar nature.
The circumstances of general Miranda's expedition are generally known. He came to the U. States, furnished with British letters of credit or bills of exchange, and he arrived direct from England. He had before been an agent for Pitt, and the testimony of Thomas Paine proves that he had received the wages of iniquity. What Miranda did with the money that he raised on his letters or bills, is not known. It probably was expended on the expedition after it had reached the West Indies. Be that as it may, the adventurer was successful in finding dupes in New York, to second his intentions. Ogden and Smith, destitute alike of principle and of patriotism, and led on by views of extraordinary gain, combined to prepare the means for carrying Miranda's designs into effect. A profit of 200 per cent. was sufficient to make Ogden forget the laws of his country, and to risk the punishment justly due to his crime. What reward Smith was to have for his agency in the business does not from these letters appear. More cautious than Ogden, he seems to have conducted his correspondence with Miranda in cyphers, and we have not been sufficiently fortunate to get hold of any of his hieroglyphical performances. There is little doubt but he was to reap a rich recompense in case of success for his infamous interference. Infamous, in truth, it was; for he was at the time of his assisting Miranda, an officer of the government of the United States, and unquestionably sworn to support and maintain the laws of his country.
Bound to vindicate our good faith and to establish our innocence in the face of the world, the executive of this country caused the culprits to be prosecuted. Miranda had sailed, and was secure: But his accomplices, Smith and Ogden, were arrested and put upon their trial. By the slowness of the laws, the ingenious devices of their counsel, and the insufficiency of the testimony, the offenders escaped. Those who could have established their guilt completely, had all departed with Miranda; and the accused could not be compelled to criminate themselves. Escaped from merited punishment, Ogden boasts in these letters that he was " honorable acquit-  ted ," and pours out his wrath against the President of the United States, Secretary Madison, and others. Miranda himself, on reading the expression, must have blushed for the baseness which, after violating the laws of the country, could attempt to impress him with the belief that Ogden and Smith thought they had been acting right: That baseness which attempted to deceive even Miranda, by instilling into him the thought that " all the independent citizens of America were in his favor ," and to charge upon the Spanish and French ministers that prosecution which the government of the U. States were in good faith compelled to institute.
But had the Spanish minister urged the prosecution, it was his duty to do so, and our government were bound to attend to his representations. The French minister, if he interfered at all,
must have done so as the friend of Spain. The history of Europe furnishes numerous instances of such remonstrances; and the diplomatic memoirs of the Earl of Stair, will shew that Great Britain has not only remonstrated against the French government's suffering expeditions to be fitted out against England in the ports of France, but her ambassadors have remonstrated in the most insolent style. The principle of good faith and the right to make representations on the subject by ambassadors, is universally allowed; yet Ogden would fain argue that he was cruelly dealt with. Contemptible creature! The same letters that contain his whining, canting, hypocritical declarations, stamp him as false to his country for the sake of money, and degraded below the meanest citizen.
In one part of these letters, Mr. Jefferson is stated as being secretly friendly to Miranda's enterprize. That the President should be the friend of freedom is not at all surprising: That he should have been favorably inclined to any feasible project for the emancipation of South America from a despotic yoke, is perfectly in character: But he knows too well his duty as chief magistrate, and is too wise and too virtuous to have connived at the preparation of an enterprize of the kind in any port of the United States; and his most bitter enemies have never been able to establish what they have so often and so maliciously asserted, to wit: that he was privy to fitting out the Leander . The President is the friend of liberty, but not the friend of bad faith.
Ogden would induce a belief that he, too, is the friend of liberty! He speaks of " Liberty and Patriotism ," as if he revered the one or regarded the other. When he had violated the laws of a free country and was willing to plunge that country into a war with Spain, he bellowed loudly for Miranda and Liberty! Liberty of what kind? The liberty of pocketing 200 per cent. on a sum of 72,000 dollars: The liberty of sharing in the plunder of Caraccas—The liberty of being suffered to enrich himself on the spoils wrested from the subjects of Spain.—Such was the liberty cherished by Ogden and Smith. Their patriotism went no further than their pockets! To the violation of the laws of their own country, they added the crime of countenancing bloodshed and pillage. Miranda's first effort would have been to plunder, and his coadjutors would have come in for snacks.
But, it will be asked, was it not Miranda's intention to emancipate his countrymen? Who can believe it?—Who will believe it after knowing that the British were concerned in the affair? The British letters or bills of credit brought by Miranda to New York; the confidence with which Ogden (who certainly knew the whole scheme) speaks of British aid in the undertaking; the commission bestowed upon Miranda by the English since his failure, and above all, the testimony of Henry Dundas, (lord Melville) prove as strongly as the thing can be proven, that the British were at the bottom of the enterprize. And the presumption is, that Miranda was sent to this country by the English government for the purpose of fitting out his expedition in order to avoid suspicion, which would have been inevitably excited had he carried on his operations in England; and in order to give a better color to the pretext of setting the people of the Spanish Main free; for they would never have believed that Miranda came with that intention, had he proceeded avowedly under the authority of Great Britain. British policy is to subjugate and not to set free. The British nation, since it has been a nation, never emancipated any people from thralldom. They have subjugated and tyrannised over Ireland, over the people of India, and over every portion of the globe where they have gained a footing. Can it then be credited that they were to free the people of Caraccas? Their object was different. They wanted a foothold. They would then have established a commercial monopoly;—the unfortunate subject, from groaning under the weight of Spanish oppression, would have sighed in the trammels of British maritime restrictions.
But what are we to say of that government which pretends to complain of bad faith on the part of the Americans, whilst she attempts by her in-
trigues and her agents to involve us in war with a foreign power? A nation that adds hypocrisy to tyranny; a nation which, like a crocodile, affects to lament over the fate of those unfortunate countries which fall a prey to her artifices and rapacity; and whose government is equally skilled in glossing over the crimes of treachery and murder? Some future historian, free from the passions of these days, will " preserve the imperishable infamy of her name, and make it immortal ."
Miranda once disgraced or discomfited, the British would not interfere. The Lewises proved faithless to the adventurer, and he became embarrassed; part of his equipment was taken, and he failed entirely. The British, who had prompted him to the undertaking, abandoned him, as they do all their allies, in misfortune.
The reader is doubtless anxious by this time to come at the letters. We wish not longer to detain him from them: And shall only add, that every honest citizen must feel the deepest regret that there are men in the U. S. like Ogden and Smith—capable of any action, however flagitious, for the accumulation of wealth.
The letters were inclosed in a blank envelope, directed " Jonathan S. Smith, Esq. Supercargo of ship Leander, General Miranda's head quarters ."
[TRIPLICATE.]
New York, 28th July, 1806. Dear Sir, Without knowing where this may find you, I hazard the present, to inform you, that the col. and myself have at length completely triumphed over the oppression of the government in the infamous prosecution they had entered against us, in consequence of the expedition of the Leander .
After a trial of 12 days, which has excited more sensibility and public feeling than has ever before been witnessed here, the independent jurors of our country last week brought in their verdict of Not guilty , and the col. and myself were honorably acquitted.
The government were no doubt driven to this unjust prosecution by the imperial mandates of the Spanish and French ministers, and now remain covered with disgrace at their shameful proceedings.
The people of America, with almost a unanimous voice, were in favor of the col. and myself—and wish the fullest success to Miranda in the cause of liberty. I am waiting with the greatest anxiety to learn of the ultimate success of Miranda's plans. The last accounts we have from you, is your leaving Barbadoes for Trinidad, on the 20th June. The next, I hope, will be of such a nature as if not definitive, will at least say that you are in the full tide of successful experiment. I write general Miranda by this occasion; I believe and know him to be a man of integrity and honor, and should be successful, have not the least doubt but he will have faithfully fulfilled with you all his engagements to me. I count also with the greatest certainty on his addressing no other person here but myself for all future demands he may have to make from this country. No man can serve him better, and has a more cordial disposition in his favor.
I fear all the misfortunes that have already happened to you, are in a great measure owing to the bad and highly improper conduct of the two Lewises. I regret it most sincerely. They have, by their shameful conduct, lost all my confidence. You, I trust, my dear Smith, will never forsake your post—and to Miranda and yourself, my hopes and wishes are now confided. As soon as I receive any certain accounts from you, I will write you more at length. I saw your brother George a few days since, and shewed him your letters—all well.
God bless you. SAML. G. OGDEN. Jonathan S. Smith, Esq.
[DUPLICATE.]
New York, 6th September, 1806.
Dear Smith, The foregoing is a copy of what I wrote you the 28th July, by the Chichester British frigate, via Barbadoes, which vessel has since put into Norfolk, having sprung a leak; and you will probably not receive the ori-
ginal until after you get this, which will be handed you by Mr. Robert Kemmon, a young gentleman of respectable connections in Virginia, who goes out desirous of joining gen. Miranda.
I have received all your different letters previous to your departure from Trinidad; and the last report, the beginning of August, from Caraccas, say Miranda's squadron was at anchor off Coro; had taken possession of the town, &c. &c. This will, I hope, find you completely successful, and joined by large numbers of the inhabitants of Caraccas.
You seem to intimate in your letters, that it is necessary for me to invest you with more powers as to my affairs under your direction; and in order to effect a settlement with gen. Miranda.
The only engagement I have with the gen. is with his honor, in which I place ten times more reliance than on any written contract.
I have not the most distant idea, in case of his success, but that he will comply in the most ample manner with all his engagements to me; and in case he should not be successful you know I claim nothing from him.
In the event of his successes, I before you left this stated to you that his engagement was to pay me for the vessel, outfits, and cargo, at the rate of 200 per cent advance, the amount of which is as follows, viz.
  Amt. cost of ship Leander , outfits & disbursements, $34,161 49   Amt. invoice of ship Leander's cargo, 38,312 31   Total amount of the expedition, $72,473 80   Advance agreed on, 200 per cent. 144,927 60   Amount to be paid in case of success, $217,401 40 
And which I doubt not will be faithfully and honorably complied with by the general.
It will remain for you to adopt the best possible mode of getting the same home in produce or specie. I think it would be better that the Leander should not return here, in order to avoid any possible legal question. The remittances may as well be made in other vessels. I write the general at length by this occasion. The vexations and disappointments he must have incurred in consequence of the highly reprehensible conduct of Thomas Lewis, must have been great indeed. He returned here a short time since; but to justify his conduct is impossible. I cannot also help attaching much blame to Jacob Lewis, for not persevering in the Emperor. He returned here about one month since, making a very bad voyage.
I wait with the greatest anxiety, to learn your progress and success in the country; and immediately on receiving any certain accounts, shall adopt such measures as may then appear best. In case of success there must be a wide field of commerce opened, and great supplies, both military and otherwise, required from this. Although at present embarrassed myself, I hope soon to be relieved from them, and have powerful friends, who stand ready to join me in undertakings of magnitude! In order to lay the foundation of future operations on an enlarged and permanent basis, it is not impossible but I may make a short trip out for that purpose myself, not with a view of obtaining payment of the present expedition, which I consider will be already done, but to preserve the great advantages, and make the arrangements which success will render necessary. As this is, however by no means certain, (as to my going) you must continue to represent me; and in hopes of soon hearing from you direct, I remain, with esteem, Dear Smith,
Your sincere friend, SAML. G. OGDEN. JONA S. SMITH, ESQ. (The other letters in our next.)
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
On the Motion to commit Messrs. Burr, Blannerhasset, and Smith.
TUESDAY, Sept. 22.
Jacob Dunbaugh was re-examined; he stated there were two keels and four batteaux; that Mr. Burr had told him between Chickasaw Bluffs and Bayou
Pierre, that his first object was to seize Baton Rouge, and make that his home, until he could collect his forces which he expected would amount to 10 or 12,000; he stated that Mr. Blannerhasset told him, that governor Foulk of Baton Rouge would order the men to take the flints out of their guns; he said that some of the men went up the Red River.
Upon being cross-examined he stated that he had made a deposition at New Orleans at the request, but not compulsion of Gen. Wilkinson; that he was well acquainted with the construction of batteaux, that they could go up stream, and that they were built for that purpose.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23. Alexander Henderson of Wood County.
About the last of August or 1st of Sept. 1806, Mr. Blannerhasset wrote to me, that he and Mrs. Blannerhasset intended to visit my family in the course of a few days. On the day appointed he and Mrs. Bl. came, in company with my brother John. After taking some refreshment, Mr. Blannerhasset entered into some conversation about the severance of the union: he mentioned the advantages that would arise to the people in the Western country from a separation; that we were paying 3 or 4 million of dollars towards the support of the present government, when with 100,000, we might support a government of our own: he mentioned colonel Burr's name; as a man of brilliant or splendid talents as well as of great goodness of heart (or some expression of that sort), that he had made the fortunes of hundreds without at all advancing his own; he mentioned as an instance, the Manhattan Bank and Company. This conversation took place before dinner. After dinner a walk was proposed to my mill. I objected to it, as I was weak and not able to walk. Mr. Blannerhasset mentioned that I was as well able to walk as himself, and insisted that I should go along with my brother and himself. Shortly after we got into the meadow, Mr. Blannerhasset mentioned that he had a great deal of confidence in my brother and myself. We assured him that we should not betray it, and that it was not misplaced. He then mentioned that under the auspices (I think that was the expression) of col. Burr, a separation of the union was contemplated; that no particular line of division had as yet been fixed on, whether it was to be the Alleghany, or whether or not the South Branch of the Potomac, I well recollect that he mentioned the rich settlement on the South Branch, was to be included; that New Orleans was to be seized; the bank or banks of New Orleans to be seized; that all the military stores in that country were to be seized; that a park of artillery, at or near New Orleans, which were said to belong to the French, (I think 50 pieces) and which Mr. Jefferson was too economical to purchase, was also to be seized, and that country revolutionized in the course of nine months. He mentioned that the principal characters throughout the union were acquainted with or concerned (I do not recollect which) in the enterprize; that the officers of the army and navy were secured. He mentioned general Eaton as being engaged; Mr. John Graham; Mr. Alston, col. Burr's son-in-law, as enamored of the scheme. He mentioned other names, I think, but I cannot recollect any, except Robert G. Harper, who was either concerned or engaged. My brother asked Mr. Blannerhasset what kind of government was intended to be established. Mr. Bl. mentioned that it was not yet determined on, but a more energetic one than the present was contemplated. My brother asked him if any foreign power was to be engaged in it. He said that there was not. My brother asked him if John Randolph, member of Congress, was acquainted with and engaged in it.—Did I mention that Mr. Blannerhasset said that he himself had embarked in the scheme?—Mr. Blannerhasset replied, that Mr. Randolph was not. He mentioned the great advantages that would arise to those who took an early and active part in this enterprize. Mr. Blannerhasset then mentioned his own property. ( Mr. Wirt . What it was worth?) A. Yes. He mentioned that he was a partner to the firm of Dudley Woodbridge & Co.; that he had property in the funds of Great Britain. He mentioned that he had

5,000 dollars (I can't such was his statement) in the hands of a gentleman in Philadelphia or New York; that he had a suit against Mr. Woodbridge's father in Marietta, for some 5 or 10,000 dollars, I do not remember which. He valued his property on the island at 50,000 dollars. I do not recollect of any other particular communication from Mr. Blannerhasset.
Mr. Hay. With what view did you understand this detail of his property was made? A. Shall I tell you my impressions? I have omitted one particular expression of his as relating to the English funds; "that they could not get at them." Mr. Wirt. Did he say who they were? A. He did not; but I supposed, the government of the U. S. in case of hostilities. Mr. McRae. Did you understand with what view it was he spoke of his property? Mr. Martin objected to any such interrogatories about the impressions or inferences of a witness. If the publication of this trial goes to Europe, what a contemptible opinion will it afford of our judicial proceedings? Chief Justice. Was there any thing else, besides what you have stated, from which you made this inference? A. Nothing else. Mr. McRae. Was there any thing calculated to make a particular impression on your mind? A. My impression from his statement was, that he intended to show, if he risked so much property, that we might surely risk the little that we had. Mr. Wirt. Will you state the answer you made to this application? A. We did not positively tell Mr. Blannerhasset, that we would not join in the enterprise; but that we must take time to consider it; that we had relations on this side of the mountains, whom we must consult. Mr. Wirt. Did Mr. Blannerhasset mention the effect, this revolution would have on Wood county? A. He said that it could not long remain neutral; and that we must take an active part for or against. Mr. Blannerhasset. Do you mean Wood county? A. I mean that part of the country.
Mr. Wirt. Could you understand, why your brother enquired whether John Randolph was not concerned? A. Because Mr. Blannerhasset had mentioned that the leading characters in the union were concerned, and we considered J. Randolph as a man of great character, and a very leading man.
Mr. Wirt. Did you understand whether he said any thing of Mr. Jefferson? A. Mr. Blannerhasset said, if Mr. J. was any way impetuous, that colonel Burr would tie him neck and heels, and throw him into the Potomac. Q. What did he say of his means of opposition to the government? A. He mentioned that with 3 pieces of artillery and 300 sharpshooters, he could defend any pass in the Alleghany Mountains that he had seen, against any force the government could send against him.
Mr. Wirt. Did he show you any composition he was about to publish? A. He showed me the first and second No. of the Querist which he intended to publish: at all events he showed me one, which he read to me and then gave it to me to read the overnight. I kept it all night and returned it next morning.
Mr. Hay. Did he say that he had written those pieces? A. So I understood.
Mr. Wirt. Did he say that he was going to publish them? A. He said, that he was going to Marietta next day to attend to the publication; for that the printer was a timid man and required to be backed. Q. What did you inform him about your own intentions? A. We informed him that we knew not whether we could or could not join in the scheme. We however told Mr. Blannerhasset that he must not consider us as in any way committed.
Mr. Wirt. Do you recollect, he told you, what particular circumstances would prevent your long remaining neutral? A. I think, he said, that being in possession of the New Orleans country and the mouth of the river, we could not long remain neutral. Q. Do you carry your produce to market through that channel? A. We do not.
Mr. Hay. He said that Mr. Graham was engaged: had you seen Mr. Graham on the subject? A. I had not seen Mr. Graham for 8 or 10 years before: but I saw him a short time after this interview. On the 20th of November, I received a letter from Mr. Graham, earnestly requesting an interview with me at the mouth of Little Kanawha. I met him there on the 22d. I must confess, that I had every inclination to disclose this secret to him, when I first met him, but I did not conceive myself justifiable, because I had promised to keep this communication secret. Considering however that Mr. Blannerhasset had positively assured me that Mr. Graham was positively concerned
in it, I asked him first, if he was concerned in any scheme with colonel Burr down the river. He said that he was not, and moreover that he was authorised to prevent and arrest any such illegal proceedings. I then conceived myself justified in communicating to him the substance of the scheme. Before this time, about the 1st of Oct. we had determined to oppose the scheme; and went down to the mouth of Kanawha to inform Mr. Blannerhasset of our intentions, but he was gone down to Kentucky perhaps with Mr. and Mrs. Alston; and we then sent a message to that effect to Mrs. Blannerhasset that they might not be deceived as to our intentions. At the same time my brother and myself proposed a meeting of the citizens of Wood county, in order to obtain the sense of the people on what course they ought to pursue.
Mr. Hay. And was there a meeting? A. There was. Q. Did you come to any resolutions? A. we did.
Mr. McRae. What was the substance of them? A. That we were determined to support the constituted authorities of our country.
Mr. Martin. And were the resolutions published? A. They were, I think, in a paper published in Morgantown.
Mr. Hay. Do you know B's writing? A. I am not certain. Q. Did you ever see him write? A. I do not recollect. Q. Did you receive these two letters from him? A. I did.
Mr. Hay. This letter dated on the 31st August mentions his intentions to visit you.
Witness. It may not be improper to state what gave occasion to that 2d letter. Mrs. Blannerhasset insisted on taking my little boy home, 2 or 3 weeks with her family. I agreed to it reluctantly. Three or four days after they had left us, I sent my overseer for my boy, who brought the child with that second letter from Mr. Blannerhasset. This 2d letter covered an extract from a Marietta paper signed Querist , relative to the "Western World," and referred to in that letter.
Mr. Wirt. Do you know Peter Taylor? What is his character? A. I have heard no one speak of him but Mr. Blannerhasset, and he spoke of him in very high terms. Q. What is your brother's name? John G. Henderson? A. Yes. Did he not represent Wood county? A. he did some years ago.
Cross-Examined. Mr. Blannerhasset. Have you not been a representative of Wood county? A. Yes. Q. You lived in Wood county some time before I knew you? A. I did. Q. Had you any reasons for not cultivating my acquaintance sooner? A. I had: the reasons were partly private and partly political. I have no objection to state those reasons. The political reason, that you were a democrat, and I was opposed to the present administration. Q. Do you not recollect that I opposed the election of your brother I. G. Henderson and that my vote was refused? A. I do; for I then personated my brother. Q. Do you not recollect that it was refused because I had at that time no deed for my land? A. I do. Q. Do you not recollect that I had the honor of voting for you on a subsequent occasion? A. I do. Q. Was it not after that election, that our acquaintance was formed? A. It was. Before that election, I do not recollect to have known you.
THURSDAY, Sept. 24.
Mr. Alexander Henderson's cross examination. (CONTINUED.)
Mr. Blannerhasset. Do you recollect at the time of our conversation, you expressed any personal dislike of col. Burr? Did you not express a sense of hostility towards him? A. I am sorry that the gentleman has put the question. I am sorry to wound any man's feelings wantonly. But I always thought him a dangerous man, and the late occurrences have not at all changed my opinion. Mr. Martin. How long has your opinion of him been formed? A. Ten or fifteen years ago, when he was making the tour of Virginia. Mr. Martin. Not when he was said to be fixing means to overturn the federal administration? A. I do not recollect; but I heard much at that time of col. Burr.
Mr. Hay here wished to identify the two letters, which Mr. Henderson had presented to the court, from Mr. Blannerhasset. Mr. Dotts , however, admitted them. They were then read by Mr. Hay , but they contain nothing important. The examination proceeded.
Mr. Hay. Did you, sir, read the Querist ? A. I read the first No. in manuscript. It was signed Querist . Q. I think you said yesterday that Mr. Blannerhasset was the author, and was going to Marietta to publish it? Mr. Blannerhasset rose and objected to reading these publications on such evidence. He observed, that
somebody may have written under the same signature on the very same subject; and that there was a lacuna or chasm, which was required to be filled up. Mr. Hay. We will fill up that chasm. Mr. Neal copied it.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12.
Much has been said, from time to time, of the injury which the U. S. has sustained from the want of an adequate defence against the insults and aggressions of foreign powers. It is contended, that if we had possessed an efficient navy, and if our ports and harbors had been better protected, we should have avoided many of the indignities and aggressions offered to us, and should be now in a better situation to defend ourselves. Let us examine these points.
With regard to the better protection of ports and harbors, much unquestionably may be said in favor of, as well as against it. That they ought to be well defended does scarcely admit of a question. The only question is as to the means of defence. On this head, there has been a great and an honest diversity of opinion. Some have been for the erection of immense batteries, and the manning them with numerous garrisons: while others have been in favor of a moderate expenditure of this kind, and in favor of resting their chief reliance on the militia. The soundest policy of the U. S. probably consists in pursuing a middle course; in the erection of fortifications that would prevent an enemy from doing material injury in a short time; in the preparation, for this purpose, of extensive military apparatus; and in arrangements that would enable the government promptly and efficiently to call out the strength of the country to avert ultimate danger. It will be admitted that these objects have not, under any administration of the federal government, been sufficiently attended to. At the same time, however, it must be allowed that more has been done by the present administration than by those which preceded it; and consequently, that so far as this has been made a party question, whatever may have been the professions or boasting of the federal party, the republican administration has done most.
But this admission proves but little. It will not be said that any of the great sources of animosity with foreign powers, for instance with France, Spain or England, have arisen from the want of the adequate fortification of our harbors. The most serious aggressions have been committed on the ocean, and far beyond the reach of our batteries. These principally consist in the impressment of our seamen, the capture of our vessels, the extended system of blockades, and the unjust exercise of what is called the right of search. None of these could have been averted by the fortification of our harbors.
It may, however, be said, perhaps, that the defenceless state of our towns induced us to submit to these wrongs rather than expose them to bombardment and pillage. But nothing can be less true. Will the federalists say that they felt so sensibly for these vulnerable points of the union that they submitted to outrage and indignity, rather than expose them by pursuing a more spirited course? No—they disclaim the imputation. Can it, with the least color of justice be cast upon their successors? What wrongs, until those recently inflicted upon us, have required the avenging arm of justice? There have been none, say the federalists, received from England which have not been fit subjects for negotiation. If this be just, it follows that there have likewise been none received from France, whose injuries, it is allowed on all hands, have not equalled those of Britain. Spain alone remains, and the injuries we have received from her have been, not on the ocean, but the land, and far removed from the neighborhood of our ports and harbors.
We have taken this notice of this branch of the subject to show that the cry for a more energetic system of defence has merely availed itself of the point on which we have animadverted, as a pretext or cover for that which has been always uppermost in its thoughts, and that is, an increased, and as they are pleased to style it, an efficient navy.
This is in truth the source of all the clamor raised on this subject. There has been much dispassionate discussion with regard to other modes of defence, but the clamor, the loud voice of passion, has alone been sounded on this point.
Let us then meet the enquiry, how far the creation of a respectable navy would have been beneficial. We might here, without exposing ourselves to the imputation of uncharita-
ble feelings, dwell on the inconsistency of those who support this proposition. We might shew, by indisputable proof, that those who are now the loudest in the praises of a large naval force, were the very men, who, in the year 1801, but a few weeks before Mr. Jefferson came into office, actually reduced the existing navy, small as it was. We might avail ourselves of the opinion of Mr. Stoddert, placed at the head of the navy department by Mr. Adams, who in an official report to Congress declared an annual million sufficient for this establishment, which sum has been exceeded under the present administration. But we shall content ourselves with the mere mention of these facts, and leave it to the reader to draw his inferences. Our object is not victory, but truth; and we will allow that it becomes those at the head of affairs to profit even by the inconsistencies and follies of their opponents.
This point may be viewed in two aspects;— First , would the establishment of a larger navy at the period when the present administration came into office have conducted during the intermediate time to the public good; Secondly , would it have increased our present ability to contend with an enemy?
With regard to the first point, the public good could only have been promoted by an increased navy in two ways, either by protecting our commerce and thereby increasing our wealth, or by maintaining our national character more inviolate than has been done by the opposite course.
As to the first point, we are certain of one thing, and that is, that, from whatever cause, our commerce has increased, and our national wealth with it, in a degree not only beyond that of any other nation, but likewise in a degree even beyond our own expectations. Of this we are certain; and is not this sufficient? Whether our trade and national wealth would have increased with greater rapidity, under the auspices of a different policy, is at best doubtful. There are the strongest reasons for entertaining the contrary opinion. Among these may be enumerated the following:
An increased navy would have multiplied our sources of division with foreign powers, and especially with Britain. This has been invariably the case with other nations. It would consequently have hazarded our pacific and neutral character, to which is to be ascribed the greater part of our gains.
It would have forcibly attracted the attention of rival nations to our commercial aggrandizement, and have thus probably produced the adoption of earlier means to check it.
It would have diminished the capital invested in trade by diverting a large portion of it to the purposes of a navy.
Is it not also a strong fact, an almost irresistible fact, that no nation of the old world, which has pursued an opposite career from the U. S. has advanced in wealth in the same ratio? If experiment be the test of truth, can human events supply a stronger confirmation of the wisdom of our policy? Look at the maritime condition of Europe, and what do you behold but one mighty state, whose gigantic naval power has swallowed up that of every power that attempted to rival her? And what inference can be correctly drawn from this example, but that we too, had we pursued a similar course with them, should in all likelihood have experienced the same fate?
The second point is whether our national honor would have been preserved more inviolate by the creation of a larger navy. The most obvious suggestion that here occurs is that there is strong reason to question the legitimacy of that honor that could only be maintained by the sacrifice of national wealth. It will not be denied that cases may occur in which the former can only be maintained at the sacrifice of the latter. But these are extremely rare cases; and to prove a reprehensible omission to resort to this remedy, it must be shown that some great right was surrendered, some essential attribute of sovereignty abandoned, some humiliating wrongs endured where the capacity of resisting them existed, and that all this was suffered through the sordid dread of a loss of wealth. Can any of these charges be imputed to the U. S.? Have they surrendered any great right? Have they abandoned any essential attribute of sovereignty? This is not contended. Have they submitted to humiliating wrongs, notwithstanding they had the ability to resist them? If such wrongs have been inflicted, it is Britain who has inflicted them. And if we possessed the means of resisting them, which has always been a matter of dispute, a navy did not constitute them. For who can contend that the trifling navy of the U. S. (for trifling it must have been compared with that of Britain)
would have been able to cope with hers? All that we could have done would have been to expose the Quixotism of our valor, but it would have been at the expence of our understandings. It would have been a display not of national power, but of rash spirit; and instead of leading us to triumphs, have exposed us to the most mortifying humiliations; and have thus inflicted upon our national character the deepest, if not the deadliest wounds.
(We have been obliged to defer the remainder of these remarks to make room for other articles.)
LATEST PROCEEDINGS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3.
Col. Burr , and his counsel thought proper again to put some questions to Gen. Wilkinson ; for the purpose of drawing something from his answers, which might be construed as criminating him, or might invalidate his credibility.
Mr. Wickham asked him if he had made any proposals to Timothy Kibby , or others, confidentially , about the invasion of Mexico. He answered "I am unconscious of it."
After some other questions of a similar nature, to which similar answers were given, the General addressed the Court with some warmth. He observed that, upon a former occasion, reference was had to a certain letter of which so much had been said; the letter said to have been written by him to Aaron Burr , and designated by the post mark of the 13th of May. An attempt had been made and was now repeated, to turn to the injury of his character, some words alledged to occur in it. He therefore demanded that Col. Burr should produce that letter. This demand becomes necessary, said he, from the strange and unfounded accusations against me which are adduced from it; and, I only say, the humble repute I have had among my countrymen for thirty years, is not to be destroyed by the fraud, artifice and deception of my enemies. With the permission of the court I will for my own vindication, on Monday next, go into a full detail of all the transactions between Col. Burr and myself; which at first I avoided doing in order to save the time of the court.
The Chief Justice . I cannot sit to hear matters foreign to the subject. There is no sort of necessity for the explanation which General Wilkinson wishes to make; so far as respects the questions of a variance between his testimony to the grand jury and that pronounced before the court; for the evidence of Mr. Tazewell has proved that there is no variance. To suffer all the circumstances to be gone into would be converting the trial from that of the persons at the bar to a trial of Gen. Wilkinson's conduct. His vindication if he desires it, had better be given to the public in another form.
Mr. McRae wished General Wilkinson to be heard more fully on some points, respecting which his reputation had been particularly assailed, if he could not be permitted to state all that he knew.
Col. Burr . Gen. Wilkinson was sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If his recollection is now animated let him proceed.
General Wilkinson . I mentioned before that I had received certain letters from col. Burr which, from motives of delicacy, I did not think myself authorised to shew. Yet the letter from me bearing the post-mark of the 13th of May has been made use of against me. I demand that letter. When it is produced I shall be liberated from all reserve, and will shew his letters; which I do not wish to do; for I really feel that delicacy which others profess to feel. I here solemnly declare the assertion of Aaron Burr , that he had put that letter out of his power, with my knowledge, to be utterly destitute of truth.
Upon hearing this declaration and demand, Col. Burr hastily put an end to the cross examination, saying "If the General has any more evidence to give, let him give it; if not he is discharged."
(The residue of the proceedings of this day in our next.)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5.
Our readers will recollect that Col. Burr declared in open court, some days ago, that he could prove General Eaton totally disqualified to give evidence in any court of justice. On this day the terrible threat was attempted to be carried into effect.
Col. Burr said we shall shew that Gen. Eaton was convicted by a court martial, in the year 1798, of an offence of the nature of crimen falsi . Then a question of some moment will occur; how far a conviction in a court not of common law jurisdiction can disqualify a witness. He offered evidence that the record of the trial be-

fore the court martial had been burnt in the war-office, and next to prove a Colonel Gaither the circumstances.
The affidavit of John Smith , Chief clerk in the war-office, was read to prove the burning of the papers there.
Colonel Gaither was then introduced — General Eaton observed that he was willing that the most minute enquiries about his character and conduct should take place; and consented that Colonel Gaither might state what he pleased; though he had a right to demand the production of the record of the proceedings of the court martial, of which the judge advocate retained one copy, the commanding officer another, and a third was sent to the war-office. He said that if the truth could be known, that man (pointing to Colonel Gaither ) had a copy of the record at this time in his pocket, but dared not produce it.
Colonel Gaither proceeded; but his testimony was altogether vague and uncertain, and could not in the smallest degree injure the character of General Eaton . He said that early in the year 1796, his acquaintance with General (then Captain) Eaton commenced on the river St. Mary's at Fort Pickering; that he commanded the troops of the United States, on the Oconee, &c. that he arrested Captain Eaton, and had a court martial of his trial, which was had; but he could not recollect the charges nor their number; only "there was something about defrauding his men and selling public corn; so the report ran" The court, he said found him guilty of some or all the charges, and he was suspended from his command, either three or six months. Colonel Gaither could not tell what he had done himself; for he knew not whether he had confirmed the sentence or not. He sent Captain Eaton, however, to the secretary of war; and he did not know whether the secretary ever confirmed the sentence: but Captain Eaton was not long afterwards sent as consul from the U. S. to Tunis!
Captain Samuel Tinsley was also sworn, to give some account of the proceedings of the same court martial, of which he was a member. He recollected only one of the charges, & that was of speculating in a parcel of hankies which he brought from Philadelphia, had made up into summer coats, and furnished his soldiers, on a profit, as was supposed. Captain Tinsley, said there were several charges, but of which Captain Eaton was found guilty he did not remember. Although evidence of this nature was scarcely worthy notice, General Eaton , to remove any prejudice which might have been excited by it, entered into a full explanation of all the circumstances, (which shall appear in the Argus hereafter;) and we believe fully convinced every body that heard him of his own innocence, and that he had been unjustly persecuted & oppressed by Col. Gaither.
The next witness introduced was Mr. Silas Dinsmore , from New-Orleans, who was called by the counsel for the United States to testify as to the state of affairs in that city at the time when Col. Burr was expected to be descending the river with an army. It appeared that Mr. Dinsmore had himself advised Gen. Wilkinson to seize the partisans of Burr , so far as he found opposition from them; that he conceived it to be absolutely necessary although an evil which he lamented. He stated, too, that he had been acquainted with Gen. Wilkinson a little more than five years; that, as to his integrity, he had never seen any thing but what would induce him to think it purity itself; and that his patriotism always appeared of the most zealous and ardent kind; such as the witness would wish himself & every American to possess.
Mr. Dinsmore's testimony was moreover important in proving that neither the spirit or letter of Gen. Wilkinson's instructions to the men, whom he sent to Natchez with orders to seize Col. Burr by all practicable means, authorised them to take him out of the hands of the civil authority.
On that subject the affidavit of Lieutenant George Peter was read on the side of Col. Burr , but did not contradict Mr. Dinsmore's evidence.
Tuesday was occupied in the examination of Major Bruff, called on the part of the accused.
Mr. Wickham announced that all the evidence was closed on the part of the accused.
Mr. Hay announced that he had no other witnesses to produce but Lieut. Jackson , who was on his way from New-Orleans and might be expected this day.
Perhaps the argument on the evidence will be given this day, (Wednesday.)
On Thursday, Mr. Hay opened the argument on behalf of the U. States.
New-York, October 8. An embargo has been laid on all Portuguese and Danish vessels in the ports of France; the former by the French government, and the latter by the Danish consul.
Captain Latham informs, that he left in Gibraltar Bay, 35 days since, the United States frigate Constitution taking in water, and to sail in a few days for America.
Captain Pratt, who arrived last night, in 33 days from Amsterdam, informs, that Copenhagen was surrendered to the British on the 20th of Aug. without resistance.— Boston Pal.
GENOA, August 12. On the 9th of this month a pink put into this port from Tunis. Capt. Traverse to whom she belongs, relates that on the 29th July, there were public rejoicings at Tunis in order to celebrate the taking of Constantine by the Tunisians, from the Algerines. It was asserted there that the Bey of Constantine himself was among the number of prisoners.
A bloody engagement has taken place between the Algerines and Tunisians, in which the latter gained a complete victory. Besides a considerable number of killed and wounded, they made 7000 prisoners and took seven pieces of cannon. After this engagement, the Saptapa surrounded the whole Algerine army and captured all its arms, baggage, cannon, powder, stores, and 12,000 camels, loaded with provisions.
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE.
Authorised by the General Assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing, besides a large number of other good prizes.
1 prize of 30,000 dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 dollars, 3 do. of 10,000 dollars, 2 do. of 5,000 dollars, 8 do. of 1,500 dollars, 7 do. of 1,000 dollars,
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen, in New York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly, at Ten Dollars and a Half each, for a short time, at
G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market and Charles streets Baltimore
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. WAITE.
17 One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next — tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's office, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane New York.
*** Distant Adventurers, accompanying their orders with B Nk Notes, of any description to either of W. W. 's offices, in New York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All Prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them.
††† Tickets in the above Lottery are to be had at J. MARCHE'S Book-store, Georgetown, where the prize list will be regularly received.
October 12—taw3m
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the lower part of Montgomery county Maryland, in the night of Saturday the 19th of September last, a Mulatto man named FRANK, or he may probably call himself FRANCIS BOYD, about 22 years of age, 5 ft 6 or 8 inches high, and tolerably well made; he has a remarkable scar on his forehead occasioned by the kick of a horse when a child, a down look, short curly hair, & when he laughs, or rather grins, shows his upper & re teeth very much. He had on and took with him when he went away, one muslin, and one new osnaburg shirt, one pair nankeen pantaloons, one pair osnaburg trowsers, one osnaburg jacket or roundabout, with sleeves, one pair shoes, and a straw hat. As he is artful and designing he may possibly change his name and clothing, and endeavor to pass for a freeman. Whoever takes up said runaway and delivers him to me, at my residence above-mentioned, shall receive, if taken twenty miles from home, ten dollars, if forty miles from home, thirty dollars, and if sixty miles from home, the above reward, paid by
WM. HOLMES. October 12—2t
Foreign Intelligence.
New-York, October 7.
The ship United States, Moore, bound to Baltimore, from the isle of France, was captured on the 27th ult. off Cape Henry, by the British ship Leopard, and sent to Halifax. The mate and crew were put on board the brig Lion, capt. Harris.
The fast sailing ship Eliza, captain Smith, arrived at this port yesterday in the remarkable short passage of 28 days from Bordeaux. Captain S. has favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with Paris papers to the 28th of August, and Bordeaux to the 1st of September, from which we have copied the following articles.
The U. States sloop of war Wasp had arrived at L'Orient from England, with dispatches for our minister at Paris.
PARIS, August 16.
This day (Sunday) his majesty the emperor and king received a numerous deputation of the kingdom of Westphalia.
At 5 o'clock his majesty presented himself, with the customary ceremonial, at the palace of the legislative body, to open the session. His serene highness the prince vice-grand elector having obtained his majesty's permission to administer the oath to the deputies of the legislative body named since the session of the year 14, the appeal nominal of these deputies was made by M. Lajecas, and each of them took the oath at the foot of the throne.
The appeal being ended, his majesty said,
"Gentlemen, deputies from the departments to the legislative body; — gentlemen, tribunes and members of my council of state.
"Since your last session, new wars, new triumphs, new treaties of peace have changed the political face of Europe.
"If the house of Brandenburg, the first who attacked our independence, still reigns, it owes it to the sincere friendship with which I am inspired for the powerful Emperor of the north.
"A French prince will reign upon the Elbe—he will know how to conciliate the interests of his new subjects, with the first of his most sacred duties.
"The house of Saxony has recovered, after 50 years, the independence which it had lost.
"The people of the duchy of Warsaw, and of the city of Dantzick, have recovered their country and their rights.
"All nations, with one accord, are rejoicing that the malignant influence which England has exercised over the continent is destroyed forever.
"France is united to the people of Germany by the laws of the confederation of the Rhine; to those of Spain, of Holland, of Switzerland, and of Italy, by the laws of our federative system. Our new relations with Russia are cemented by the reciprocal esteem of the two great nations.
"In all that I have done, I have had solely in view the happiness of my people, more dear to my eyes than military glory.
"I desire a maritime peace. Resentment will not have the smallest influence over my determinations. I cannot have any against a nation the sport and victim of the parties by which it is torn, and which is kept in darkness on the situation of its own affairs as well as those of its neighbors.
"But whatever may be the issue which the decrees of Providence may assign to the maritime contest, my people will always find me the same, and I shall always find my people worthy of me.
"Frenchmen, your conduct during the latter times in which your emperor has been separated from you more than 500 leagues, has augmented my esteem and the opinion which I had conceived of your character. I have felt proud in being the first amongst you. If during these ten months of absence and of peril, I have been present to your thoughts, the marks of love which you have given me have excited constantly my most lively emotions.— All my solicitude, every thing that could have relation to the care of my own person, did not affect me in any other way than as connected with your interest, and from its importance to your future destiny. You are a good and a great people.
"I have meditated different dispositions for simplifying and perfecting our institutions.
"The nation has experienced the happiest effects from the establishment of the Legion of Honor. I have created several imperial titles to give a new lustre to the most distinguished of my subjects, to reward glorious services by glorious recompences, & for preventing the return of every feudal title incompatible with our constitution.
Foreign Intelligence.
New-York, October 7.
The accounts of my ministers of finance and of public treasure will exhibit to you the prosperous state of our finances. My people will experience a considerable deduction from the landed contribution.
"My minister of the interior will make you acquainted with the works which have been commenced or finished; but that which remains to be done is of still greater importance; — for I wish to see in every part of my empire, even in the smallest hamlet, the comfort of the citizens and the value of the lands augmented by the effect of the general system of amelioration which I have conceived.
"Gentlemen, deputies from the departments to the legislative body, your assistance will be necessary to enable me to arrive at this great result, and I have the right to calculate constantly upon it."
AUGUST 25.
A courier extraordinary who set off from Hamburg on the 16th August, has brought intelligence that on the 13th inst. Denmark declared war against England; that the prince royal who was at Copenhagen, with the king, set off from thence, and arrived on the 15th at Kiel; that the seals have been put upon all English property, and upon all commercial papers and effects belonging to English subjects; that all the fortresses along the coast have been put in a state of defence; that the troops of Holstein are repairing by forced marches behind Eyder and upon the Fionia.
The indignation against the English is at the highest pitch in Denmark. It cannot but rouse the inhabitants to the greatest energy.
The king of Denmark is happily arrived at Colding in Jutland.
The general count of Baudissin is commander in chief of the troops in Copenhagen.
Previous to his quitting Copenhagen, the prince royal took every measure for defending that capital; its garrison amounts to 20,000 men. The English appear to have formed a design of attacking Copenhagen, Cronenburg and Nyburg.
Three Danish regiments have contrived to get into Nyburg, in spite of the English squadron. A strong garrison has been put into Frederikshaab.
The king and the prince royal ran the greatest risk of being taken by the English cruisers in the Great Belt.— They have fortunately escaped.
Denmark will soon be in want of men and money to support the struggle, but if the Danish people second their prince, & resist this horrible oppression, the emperor of the French will not let Denmark be in want of either money or men. The history of nations affords no example of such an atrocity. Sovereigns and nations of Europe, if England, like France, had 8 or 900,000 men under arms, what would happen to you? — ( Moneiteur. )
KIEL, 18th August.
Mr. Jackson, being sent to the prince royal as a negotiator from England, brought to Kiel the demands of that power. Without announcing any reason, England required an offensive and defensive alliance. As a guarantee of this alliance, she demanded that the Danish fleet, the fortress of Cronenburg and the city of Copenhagen should be delivered up to her.
The prince royal rejected such propositions with all the indignation they deserved. He said to Mr. Jackson, that history did not afford a single example of an attack so odious as that with which Denmark was menaced, and that more loyalty might be expected from the Barbary pirates than from the English government. "You propose your alliance, added this prince; ah! do we not know what your alliance is? Your allies, by waiting in vain during a whole year for your succours, have taught us the value of it!" Mr. Jackson having observed that the prince spoke to him in very harsh terms, his royal highness answered, that when a man had resolution enough to undertake such a mission, he ought also to have the courage to bear with every thing said—that besides, what he answered the minister he would as freely say to the king of England, were he present. It was after this audience that the prince royal set off for Copenhagen. He was received there with general enthusiasm. After having put every thing in order, he judged proper to cross over again to the continent, intrusting gen. Peyman with the civil and military power for the defence of the capital. In crossing the Belt, the vessel which carried the prince royal was on the point of being stopped by the English.
The next day, the public of the capital learnt the departure of the Prince Royal, by an official proclamation published by beat of drum in all the streets. The same day the English Legation quitted the city, and the diplomatic body also set off.
On the 13th August, Mr. Jackson declared that hostilities were going to commence. From that moment the whole city was up in arms, and preparations were made for a vigorous defence.
The garrison of Copenhagen amounts to eight thousand regular troops. The army is unfortunately on the continent, which proceeds from that fatal inclination of the powers of the continent to entertain no jealousy but against France, and to be under no apprehension of the machinations of England. But government will find resources in the immense population of the city, and in the energetic sentiments with which all the citizens are animated. There is not a single inhabitant but has in his mouth the answer given by his Royal Highness to the English agent, when the latter told him that England would compensate with money all the losses that Denmark might sustain. "And with what, answered "the Prince, will you compensate the loss of our honor?"
The attack commenced on the 16th. The whole army is on its march towards Fionia.
In collecting the noble speeches made use of by the Prince Royal upon this important occasion, this phrase has not been forgotten: "If by the treason of the English the capital should, however, happen to be taken, I shall be able to do this winter what Gustavus formerly did; and the ice of the Belt will afford me a secure passage."
COMRADES,
After having put every thing in order, as far as circumstances and time would permit, I fly to the army, in order to employ it as speedily as possible for the safety of my dear countrymen, if events do not soon happen which, agreeably to my wishes, may settle every thing in an honorable and pacific manner.
Copenhagen, Aug. 12th, 1807.
FREDERIC, Prince Royal.
We Christian VII, by the grace of God, etc.
MAKE KNOWN:
The British Envoy Jackson, having declared on the 13th of this month, that hostilities against Denmark would commence, and having at the same time asked for passports for himself and his suite, war between Denmark and England, must consequently be looked upon as begun. We, therefore, exhort our faithful subjects every where to take up arms, for the purpose of opposing the audacious projects of the enemy, and repelling his violent aggression.
We in consequence order by the present, that all English ships, together with all English property and merchandise, be every where sequestered by the magistrates and others, and especially by the custom house officers, in whatever place or in whatever hands and depots they may be found.
We further command that all English subjects be arrested without exception, as enemies of our kingdom and our country, until they can be conveyed out of the country.
All the magistrates and other public officers, together with their agents, are holden to execute this order with the utmost severity. It is moreover understood that all English vessels and boats which may approach the coasts, are to be considered and treated as enemies.
We further order that all the suspicious foreigners be watched with the greatest attention, and that the magistrates and their agents do use every possible means to discover the enemies spies.
In fine we deem it necessary to order that under severe penalties all correspondence with British subjects be entirely put a stop to immediately after the publication of these presents, and that no payment whatever be made to them, or for their account, until further orders.
NOTICE.
ON the 7th day of November next, at 12 o'clock, A. M. will be exposed to public sale on the premises, under a decree of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, for Washington county, all the right, interest and claim of John Crookshank, deceased, of, in and to the one undivided moiety or half part of the following property held by him and George Thompson, to wit, Lot No. 5, and part of Lot No. 4, in Square No. 461, in the city of Washington, with the three Three Story BRICK BUILDINGS and other improvements thereon erected, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, and now occupied by Samuel H. Smith, and Miss Finnigan, and also Lot No. 6, in Square No. 347, & Lot No. 25, in Square 533; the purchaser or purchasers to give bonds payable in six months for one half the purchase money, and twelve months for the balance with interest from the day of sale.
The creditors of John Crookshank, deceased, are to exhibit their claims in said court, provided as required by law in cases of claims against the estate of deceased persons within one month from the day of sale above mentioned.
CHARLES GLOVER, Trustee. October 12—w3t

A HOUSE & LOT—FOR SALE. WILL be offered at Public sale on Thursday the 20th instant on the premises, on a credit of 90 days, a Two-Story BRICK HOUSE with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and a dry well therein. This house is situated on Lot No. 10, in square 728 on East Capitol street, fronting the Capitol. Negotiable paper with approved indorsers, bearing interest from the date will be required of the purchaser, and when paid a good title will be made by, SAML. TYLER, Exr. of SAMUEL TYLER, dec'd October 9—epts
By order of the Orphan's Court. THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city hath obtained from the Orphan's court at Washington county in the district of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the personal estate of JOHN HAYDOCK, late of said city 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 10th day of April next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. They who are indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of October 1807. JOSEPH HUDDLESTON. October 9—3w
FOR SALE. UPON very reasonable terms—In the town of Leesburg, Virginia, two Lots upon London and Back streets—Lot No. 1, 52 feet on London Street, a corner lot, and extends 127 feet back, upon Back street, on which ground there is a convenient dwelling house—26 by 24—4 rooms below and 2 above, 4 good fire places a kitchen, &c.—Lot No. 2, Fronting on Back street 82 feet, and 105 feet back—one half of the payment cash, and the residue in two yearly payments.—Also 309 acres of good & well improved land lying within a mile of the foot of the Blue Ridge and near the south end of the Short Hill in Loudoun County, Virginia—There is on the premises a good and convenient dwelling house with two kitchens, out houses, cabins, &c.—Also a variety of fruit trees—bearing apple trees about 200, and of excellent kinds, and about 8 or 9 hundred peach trees, cherry trees of different kinds, plum, damson and pear trees—as also a Good Mill Seat on the water called Katooton Creek, with about 25 acres of good Meadow—Apply to the subscriber living on the premises—or to Mr. Saml. Murray in Leesburg. STEPHEN DONALDSON. Oct. 9—2w.
By Virtue of a Decree of the county court of Prince William, will be SOLD to the highest bidder on the 29th day of October 1807, before the tavern of Benjamin Brouaght at Hay-Market on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment—the following TRACTS of LAND, belonging to the estate of Henry Dade Hooe, lately deceased. One tract containing about 100 acres, lying in the county of Fauquier on the road leading from Haymarket to Fredericksburg. The quality of the soil of this land is excellent. One other tract of land situate in Fauquier county near the Thorough-fair Mills, containing 200 acres, having on it a Dwelling-House, Store House and Offices—also a Merchant Mill, upon a never failing stream, capable of being rendered extremely valuable. The soil of this tract is fertile, and about one fourth of it is good meadow land. The decree under which the sale of this land will be made, was founded on the will of the said Henry D. Hooe, directing a sale of the same for the payment of his debts. JOHN H. PEYTON, WM. A. G. WADE, Commissioners. October 7—e3w
THIS is to give Notice, that the subscriber, of Washington City, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Samuel Whann, late of the said city, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, for payment, according to law. THOMAS HUNTER, Adm'r. October 1, 1807. St
Upper Marlborough Races. Commences on Thursday the 5th day of November next, when a subscription purse of two hundred dollars will be run for, over a handsome course,—the four miles heats. On the next day a like purse of one hundred dollars, the two mile heats. And on the next day following, a like purse, the sum not yet ascertained, the two mile heats. Each day will be free for any Horse, except the winner of the preceding day—and the weights to be regulated by the Washington Jockey club rules. A subscriber of ten dollars, to pay no entrance for the first day, all others to pay ten dollars. A subscriber of five dollars, to pay no entrance for the first day—all others to pay ten dollars. A subscriber of five dollars, to pay no entrance for the second and third days, all others to pay five dollars. Horses must be entered the day preceding the race, or pay double at the post. Horses to start each day precisely at 12 o'clock. Oct. 7—taw3w.
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber near the Little Falls of Potomac, in Fairfax County, in the state of Virginia, on Monday, the 28th September, a Negro man by the name of LAURANCE BUTTLER, 5 feet 8 or nine inches high, 25 or 26 years of age, dark complexion, bushy hair which he frequently wears plaited, short teeth which stands wide apart, takes snuff to excess, yellow eyes and a wide mouth, thick lips—the above reward will be paid if taken out of Fairfax county; if within the county FIVE Dollars, if secured in any jail so that I get him again, or if brought home all reasonable charges. GEO: HUGULEY. October 7—3t
IN CHANCERY, JUNE TERM 1807. Peggy McLaughlin, and others, VERSUS William Evans, and James S. Morrell. THE report of Daniel Bussard the trustee formerly appointed in this case, having been returned, sworn to and filed and the proceedings therein approved; it is thereupon decreed and ordered that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the 4th Monday of December next, provided a copy of this order be published for three weeks successively before that time, in the National Intelligencer, and the Baltimore American, the report states that the whole of the property therein mentioned, was sold for fourteen thousand six hundred dollars. By order, WM. BRENT, Clk. October 7—3w
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, a Negro Man, named ANDREW, the property of SARAH FOUCHÉE, in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. He had a pass for three days, being Whitsunday Holidays. Andrew is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion; has a scar near the corner of his eye, is a little cross-eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance. Any person who will apprehend and secure him in jail, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get him again, shall receive the above reward. JOHN STONE. Prince William county, June 27. N. B. All persons are forbid harboring him, or conveying him away by land or water.
SALE AT AUCTION. ON the 9th of October, will be sold at the sign of the Indian King, near the Treasury department, to the highest bidder, all the furniture of JOSEPH M. SEMMES, consisting of beds, bedsteads and bed furniture, tables, chairs, looking glasses and a great many articles too tedious to mention—also, all the kitchen furniture—terms of sale, all sums of 20 dollars cash, and all above 20 dollars, sixty days credit, with a note negotiable with good indorsers—sale to commence at 12 o'clock precise. SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auctioneer. Oct. 5,—3t.
THE WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. Commence on Tuesday the 27th October next. First day's purse, 4 mile heats 600 dolls. Second day's purse, 3 miles 310 do. Third day's purse, 2 mile heats, (free only for colts), 300 do. On the first day will also be run for a Colt Sweepstakes of 500 dollars, for subscribers. All races are to be run agreeably to the rules of the Club. The members of the Club are to meet at the Union Tavern, Georgetown on the Monday evening immediately preceding the first day's race, as ready to a standing rule of the Club in that respect made. SAMUEL BOOTS, Sec'y. Sept. 28. St
Twenty Dollars Reward. STOLEN or Strayed from the Commons of the city of Washington on or about the 6th day of the present month, a Black or rather Brownish HORSE between 7 and 8 years old and about 15 hands high, he has a star on his forehead, one of his hind feet white to the footlock; he is a large bodied horse and has a remarkable small neck and large head for a horse of his size, he was marked on the breast from the collar, and marked on the shoulder from the east saddle. He was shod all round—he is a very uneasy saddle horse, but an excellent draught horse. The above reward will be paid by the subscriber on conviction of the thief, or Five Dollars if reasonable charges will be paid by me on delivery of the horse. THIADY HOGAN. Washington city, North E Street near St. Patrick's church, Sept. 30—7t
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of April last, a Negro man named HAMPshire, about 20 years of age, well made and dark complexion, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, a considerable gap between his upper fore teeth, he lips a little, a pleasing countenance when spoken to, he has a scar on his forehead, another on his neck, and another on his breast occasioned by the cut of a switch, he walks rather on the side of one of his feet, has a very small hand and fingers—the last I heard of him he had on a scarlet coat, a furred hat cocked three ways. I will give the above reward of Fifty Dollars if taken out of this state, and Thirty Dollars if taken within this state so that I get him again. WILLIAM GOODALL. Orange county Vir. near Stannardsville, Oct. 5. Sw3
Pursuant to the detections of the last Will and Testament of George Lee, eqf, late of the city of Washington, deceased, will be offered at public sale for cash at the house where he lived near Dr. Ezzy's, on Thursday the 15th day of this month, if fair, if not the first fair day after, a part of the Personal Property of the deceased, consisting of a Carriage, a Saddle Horse, Saddle and Bridle, three Cart Horses, and a number of articles of Household Furniture of the best quality, among which are several excellent Beds, Bedsteads and Furniture and a considerable quantity of Bed and Table Linen. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock. Also to be sold at private sale a number of Negroes of every description, a part for life and the rest for a term of years. NICHOLAS LINGAN, JOHN REAGL MAGRUDER, jr. Executors. Georgetown, October 2—7t
New & Valuable BOOKS. JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPINE'S book store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and STATIONERY, which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms—among which are: The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owen, author of the Wild Irish Girl. Saint Clair, or the Recluse of Dermond, by the same author. Warren's History of the American revolution, 3 vols. Montgomery's Poems, Roberts on Frands, Suggden's Law of Venders, Best's Reports, vol. 7th, Peter's (judge) Maritime Law, Henning and Sumner's Virginia Reports, Domestic Cookery, Sidney on Government, Aitkin's Geography, Workman's do., Geographical questions, Sporting anecdotes, Nautical almanacs for 1808—9, German Theatre, 6 vols. Jels' surveying Sacred falls, 9 vols. Seviigne's Letters, 7 vols. Sulys' Memoirs, 5 vols. Pope's omer, 4 vols. Crayla's Italian Dictionary. Young's Centaur Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain. Spectacles and Morocco cases. Watch cases and keys. Fashionable paper hangings and borders. Reves' water colors. Mathematical Instruments. Chamber Lamps and wicks. Japaned ink. Durable do. A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafers, pen knives, &c. &c.
Dr. Rees' Cyclopaedia. Vol. 5th Part 1st, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery those who have not had all the preceding vols. will oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7 tf
BANK OF COLUMBIA, Sept. 17th, 1807. The President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend on the Capital Stock of the Bank for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight per cent per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on Monday the 21st inst. or at any time thereafter. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. Sept. 18—6w
NOTICE. AT a Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Institution for the education of Youth in the city of Washington, it was resolved that the Election of PRINCIPAL TEACHER for the Western School, be postponed until the 2nd Monday in October next, and that applications for the said place be received by the Secretary until that day. WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary to the Board of Trustees. September 23—8t
CAPITOL of the UNITED STATES. NO Person whatever can be admitted into the south Wing of the Capitol, excepting those actually engaged in the work. It is hoped that the citizens will see the necessity of this restriction being general. The injury done already by improper Visitors has been very considerable, and is the present state of the building which is about to be furnished, the interruption occasioned by the admission of strangers might defeat all endeavors to get the house ready at the time required. B. H. LATROBE, Surveyor of the Public Buildings of the U. S. September 11—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor NEW JERSEY FULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship ELIZA ANN lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Calimere, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
TENNESSEE COMPANY. A MEETING of the Stockholders is requested on the first day of November next, at MECHANIC'S HALL in the city of New York. A punctual attendance is requested by all the Stockholders in person, or by attorney, on business of the first importance to the Company. E. JACKSON, surviving Trustee. September 23—t016
A LIST of LETTERS remaining in the Post Office, Washington city, the 1st day of September, 1807. A.—Thomas Allen, Francis Armstrong. B.—Peyton Bell, Robert Brown, Enoch Bayley, Wm. Brown, Mary Barnhold, William Bradford, Walter Baron, Joseph Boyd, I. G. Blount, Mrs. M. Buchanan, Stephen Bright, James O'Brien, David Bigham, William Bayley, jr. Samuel Brown, William Burns, John Bullas, N. Y. Birco, John G. Bird, John Buxton, Thomas Baker, John Burnett. C.—Michal B. Carroll, 2. Hugh G. Campbell, Francis Coskery, George Chisholm, Rebecca Conner, Robert Clarke, Mr. Crisop, Nathaniel Collins, 2. Salvatore Calatane, Rev'd. Francis Cummings, Salvatore Catalano, Daul. Casey, John Bapt. Canepa. D.—Charles S. Dade, Joseph Dunbar, 2. Glen Drayton, 4. Mr. Dromise, Chev. de Foronda, John Duggs, Anthony Drane, Nichs. Dixon, James Denny, Wm. Dougherty, 2. Isaac Delamater, Cato Day, Saml. Davis. E.—Evan Evans, 2. Abel English. F.—Maklon Foster, John Findelater, 2. Joseph Ticklin, 2. Thomas Fenwick, 2. Lewis Fainland, Thomas Fletcher care of H. Wilson. G.—John Gardiner, Jean Gates, James Grady, 3. J. Giles, James Glaslow, Samuel Griffin, Jacob Gridy, Thomas Gorsuch. H.—George Haller, David Harper, Col. St. Hammond, Nathaniel Harrison, Ministro de Hacienda, Richard Helm, James Hoyt, Seth Hunt, Lieut. Hunt, Nathaniel Hughes. I.—Isaac Jones, Brackett Johnson, Eleanor Johnson, Elizabeth Jackson, Jacob Judy, Charles Jolly. K.—Edward Killen, Patrick Keogh, 2. Augustus P. Keogh, Roger Keswick, Alexander Kelly, William Kelly, 2. L.—Mrs. Lee, Charles Lester, Thomas Linton, Andrew Leddy 2. Tobias Lear, N. Luckett, Mr. L. well, James Ellison, Monsieur Leroy, Salvatore Loria. M.—W. McKee, William McCreedy, Peter Mill, 2. James McLaughlin, John Martin, Lt. C. Muford, Mr. McCutcheon, John Machusen, William S. McIntosh, Return J. Meigs, P. trick Magruder, William Milligan, Hon. John Milledge, John Muckleston, John W. Massenberge, J. S. Miller, John M'Carval, J. S. M'Cornick, Martin Meagher, John Morgan, Benj. Macal, A. Murdoch, Francis Moore, John Moore. N.—Maj. A. V. Nicoll. O.—James D. Offett, Lieut. N. P. O'Bannon, 2. P.—Edward Preble, John M. Pintard, Mrs. Phenix, John Patherbridge, James Peeyer, Seth Pease, James Peed, 2. D. H. Prince, Thos. Parker, Wm. Prout, John P. P. R.—Daul. Rodney, Benj. F. Reed, Isaac Reed, David K. Richardson, James Redmond, John Rimmington, John Ridgely, Aaron B. Reeves. S.—Ebenezer Stott, John B. Sartore, Gustavus H. Scott, Th. Shorthouse, Elizabeth Shorter, Richard Soderstrom, Michael Snafier, Issachei Schofield, Jam Stone, Thomas Swann, Walter B. Smallwood, Elizabeth Smith, John Savary. T.—Edward W. Tuper, John Teackle, Patrick Toole, 2, James Thecker, W. M. Tettigun. V.—John Varner, John Veel, Joseph Vermont, J. P. Van Ness, Lieut. S. Van Shaick, J. B. Varium jun. W.—J. and N. Walker, Bushrod Washington, Josiah Williams, Prince Williams, Thos. H. Williams, 2, Joseph Williams, George Wilson, David Wilson, Launcel of H. Wilson, James Wilson, George Walter, Col. John Williams, Henry Willard, William Williams, William Whithker.
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of land called Westbury, containing 1464 acres, situated in Anne Arundel County, state of Maryland, at the head of West river 12 miles from Annapolis, and 42 from Baltimore. This land is well calculated to produce wheat, tobacco and corn, has a large quantity of timber suitable for ship building, and most excellent meadow. The timber lies near the river which is navigable for large vessels into the Chesapeake, six miles from the landing. It is divided into two handsome farms, the one containing 746 acres, and the other 718 acres, each having a good landing on the river, and will be sold together or separately. A further description is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the property which will be shown by Mr John Shaw, residing thereon. For terms apply to William Cooke, Esq. Baltimore, or John Galloway, Esq. West river or to Henry L. Waddell, Philadelphia. N. B. It not sold at private sale before the 2d of November next, it will then be sold at auction on the premises, either separately or together to suit purchasers. Sep. 14—tawt2N.
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, a Negro CHARLES—he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again. WM. B. BRANES. Upper Marlboro', Jan. 9—tawtf
PROPOSALS For carrying mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th of October next. 1st. From Leesburg by Manassas, Goldensville, Drummondburg, Warrenton, Lewisburg, Raleigh, and Alexandria, to Fayetteville, three times a week. Leave Leesburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a.m., arrive at Warrenton same days by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a.m., arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Raleigh, Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 a.m., arrive at Fayetteville same days by 5 p.m. Returning—Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a.m., arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Raleigh every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday at 3 a.m., arrive at Warrenton same days by 6 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a.m., arrive at Leesburg same days by 8 p.m. 2nd. From Fayetteville by Lumberton, Barefields Mills, Port- Ferry, Ennui and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a.m., arrive at Georgetown on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday at 2 a.m., arrive at Charleston same days by 4 p.m. Returning—Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 a.m., arrive at Georgetown same days by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 a.m., arrive at Port- Ferry on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p.m. NOTES. 1. The Post master general may expedite the mails, & alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails defined for such succeeding mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February, and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever any failure happens which amounts to the loss of a trip. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of January next, & to continue in force until the 31st day of March 1810. GIDEON GRANG R., Post master general. General Post-Office Washington city July 31—t02 15
NOTICE. THE Commissioners appointed in pursuance of an act of the City Council, to superintend the improvement of the Grave Yards in the city of Washington, hereby inform the public that, the Grave Yard on square No. 109, near Mr. Holmead's will be completely enclosed in a few days—that they have laid off the said square into sites for graves agreeably to a plan filed in the office of the Register of the City, and that a part of the said sites, as designated on said plan, will be ready for sale on Saturday the 20th day of October next, or which purpose a subscription paper will be left in the office of THOMAS HENRY, Esq. Register of the city, where those persons, disposed to purchase or subscribe, will have an opportunity of examining the plan, and of making their selections the right of which will be in the order of purchase or subscription, reserving a pre-emption to those who have already interred part of their families in said Grave Yard, of selecting in those sections contiguous to the part heretofore buried in. No person or family can take more than six sites, for which they will have to pay two Dollars each, within 30 days from the day of subscribing. No interment will be permitted in said Grave Yard, after the date hereof, except under the direction of the Sexton, or until his appointment, under the direction of one of the Commissioners. ROBERT UNDERWOOD, THOMAS H. GILLISS, HENRY INGLE Commissioners. Washington city, Sept. 11—w1010
Under and by virtue of a Mortgage from Henry Schively to Michael Hivener, will be sold, on Friday the 23d day of this month. LOT No. 12, in square No. 1, in the city of Washington, with the improvements thereon, being a two story framed house. This property is near the lower bridge, at the mouth of Rock Creek—and will be sold on a credit of 5 months, the purchaser giving bond, with good security, on interest from the day of sale.—Sale at 12 o'clock on the lot. S. SPEAKE, Auct. October 9—w3t