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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCLXXII. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1805. PAID IN ADVANCE.
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STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public, assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and to conduct it, as to merit, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—1f
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JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk. Sept. 27—ep3w
A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the POST-OFFICE at WASHINGTON CITY on the 1st day of OCTOBER, 1805.
A. Thomas Arbuckle, Anthony Addison, Esq. Jeff Amos, John Armstrong. B. Philip Hines Baker, Matthew Bonnett, Capt. Charles Bradford, Betsy Bowen, (care of Mr. Moren) Robert Beverly, Esq. 4, Richard Butler, Thomas Boger, Robert Barber, Levy Belt, John N. Barron 3, Mrs. Bampfild 2, Frederick Betz, Miss Elizabeth Brown, William Burwell, Esq. 2, Henry Baggerly. C. Doctor John Cumming, Capt. Isaac Chauncy, William Conner 2, George Carleton, Mrs. Margaret Coone, Doctor Jonathan Cowdery, Elias B. Caldwell, Esq. 6, Nicholas Carson, Esq. William Coffin, Thomas S. Crawford, Master James Casey, D. James Douglass, Robert Davidson, Simon Dennison 2, William Donaldson, Mrs. Eliza Dempsey 2, William Dyer 2, James R. Dermot 3, Patrick Duggin, (care of Charles Dent.) E. Miss Polly Elvin. F. John Frier, Thomas Freeman, Esq. William Fletcher, Miss Rosanna Fanagan, Thomas Fitzgerald. G. Joanna Gallaspy, John Gilmore, William Given, Hon. Cyrus Griffin, Esq. Sloss H. Grenel, John Gardner, Frederick Guicker, William Gardner junior, Thomas Gorruck, Lieut. Charles Gordon, John Gillaspay, Mrs. Polly Gates, George L. Gray and Daniel Garing, Revd. Matthew Greentree, James Gibson. H. Lieut. John M. Haswell, John H. Hopney, James Hallom, Midshipman Wm. E. Hill, Michael Haley, Seth Hunt, Esq. 3, Mrs. Hughes, (care of Mr. Bentley) 4, John Hall, Joseph Healey, (care of Patrick Healey) Thomas Holiday, Robert Henderson, Elisha Harrison, John Harvey, Lieut. J. Montezor Haswell, Walter Harris. I. Hon. William Johnson 7, Lieut. Jacob Jones, Mrs. Rebecca James, John Jones, Captain Aquila Johns. K. Daniel Kelly, Robert Kassuck. L. William Lambert, Samuel Lowe, Joshua Laws, Henry Lucas, Joshua Lane, Archibald Lee, John R. Leavcraft, James Larkin, Frederick Lang, Charles Lake, William Lenard, Esq. Milly Lomax, Alexander Lyon. M. Miss Sophia Michael, Joseph M'Donald, Alexander M'Donald, Robert M'Intosh, James Read M'Dermot, Mr. May. N. Mrs. Lucy Nash, Lewis Nicholas, Paul Noon, Henry Newman, jun. Esq. Edward D. Nicholson, Midshipman, Elizabeth Nevit. O. Richard O'Brien, Esq. P. Richard Paul, John Pennenton, George Pollock, Oliver Pollock, Henry Preble, Esq. Commodore Edward Preble, Lieut. Francis Passon, Capt. Cad Peck, Don Henry Peyroux 3, John Prengle, Lieutenant Oliver H. Perry, Elijah Phelps, William Pitman, Thomas Peterkin, Lawson Pearson 2, Monsieur Godefroid Peintre, Mrs. Harriot Peden, R. Peacock, Esq. Charles Pinckney, Esq. R. William Rogers, Jacob Rump, jun., Esq. 2, William W. Rodman, Francis Richard, Lieut. Benjn. F. Read, Robert Richey 2, Doctor William Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Runnells, Thomas Robertson, James Renshaw. S. Mrs. Sares, Mr. Edward Smothers, Thomas Sprigg, Esq. 2, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Robert Smith, Mr. Alexander Soper 2, Solomon Sibbitt, Reverend Robert Sparks, Livingston Shannon, Gilbert Stewart, Esq. James Stone 2, Charles Swann, Walter B. Smallwood, T. Robert Taylor, Doctor James M. Taylor, Miss Elizabeth Tucker, William Tunnicliff, George Thompson, Miss Tarlanson, John Thurman, Esq. Miss Sally Thompson, William Travis 2. U. Thomas W. Ustick 2. W. Lund Washington, Zephaniah Wade, David Watson, Henry Wert, Doctor James Wallis, William Weaden, Mr. Williams, Mr. Wilson, Henry Weaver, Revd. M. L. Weems, David Wilkinson, Miss Ann Woodfield, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Joseph Wilson, Isaac Wilson, Elizabeth Washington, John Wilson, James Woodroof, Joshua Watson. V. Samuel Vicary. Y. James Young, Henry Yanaway, October 4—
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The effect of popular songs and airs, especially in times of alarm and danger, has been long known; and they have often been employed both by the patriot and the traitor, to inspire resolution and rouse to heroism. During the turbulent times of republican Greece, odes, composed for the occasion, were recited and sung with great effect; and in more modern periods, the powerful influence of similar compositions has frequently been proved. We ourselves have witnessed the enchanting influence of the Erin go Bragh of Ireland on the peasant of that country,—have seen his fist clenched and his eyes glare—while the deep tones sounded in his ears, and the sentiment penetrated his bosom. Among the odes and songs that have lately appeared in the British papers relative to the "dread encounter," we have seen none more impassioned or impressive, none more calculated to inspire the
Dulce est pro patria mori, than the following ode, which we find in a late number of the Greenock Advertiser.
TO THE VOLUNTEERS OF BRITAIN, ON THE PROSPECT OF INVASION.
O for the death of those, Who for their country die, Sink on her bosom to repose, And triumph where they lie! How beautiful in death The warrior's corse appears, Embalmed by fond affection's breath, And bath'd in women's tears! The loveliest spot of earth Be sacred to the brave; The womb that gave 'em birth, Their country's womb, the grave. But the wild waves shall sweep Britannia's foes away, And the blue monster's prey The be-sieged with prey! No!—they have 'scap'd the waves, 'Scap'd the sea monsters' maws; They come!—but O shall Gallic slaves Give English freemen laws? By Alfred's spirit, no! Ring, ring the loud alarms! Ye drums awake, ye clarions blow, Ye heralds shout "to arms!" To arms our heroes fly; And leading on their lines, The British banner in the sky The star of conquest shines. The low'ring battle forms Its terrible array; [storm,] Like clashing clouds in mountain That thunder on their way. The rushing armies meet, And while they pour their breath, The strong earth shudders at their feet; The day grows dim with death! Ghosts of the mighty dead! Your children's hearts inspire; And while they on your ashes tread, Rekindle all your fire. The dead to life return; Our fathers' spirits rise! My brethren, in your breasts they burn, They sparkle in your eyes. Now launch upon the foe The lightning of your rage; Strike, strike the assailing giants low, The Titans of the age. They yield—they break—they fly: The victory is won: Pursue!—they faint—they fall—they die! O stay!—the work is done. Spirit of vengeance! rest; Sweet Mercy cries, "forbear!" She clasps the vanquished to her breast; Thou wilt not pierce them there! Thus vanish Britain's foes From her consuming eye! But rich be the reward of those Who conquer—those who die. O'ershadowing laurels deck The living heroes' brows; But lovelier wreaths entwine his neck— His children and his spouse! Exulting o'er his lot, The dangers he has braved; He clasps the dear ones, hails the cot Which his own valour saved. Daughters of Albion, weep! On this triumphant plain, Your fathers, husbands, brethren sleep, For you and Freedom slain! O gently close the eye That loy'd to look on you!
O seal the lip whose earliest sigh, Whose latest breath was true! With knots of sweetest flowers Their winding sheets perfume; And wash their wounds with true love showers, And dress them for the tomb: For beautiful in death, The warrior's corse appears, Embalmed by fond affection's breath, And bath'd in women's tears. Give me the death of these Who for their country die; And O! be mine like their repose, When cold and low they lie! Their loveliest native earth Enshrines the fallen brave; The womb of her that gave them birth, That womb shall be their grave!
(FROM THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.)
PICTURE OF SOCIETY AND MANNERS AT THE OLYMPIAN SPRINGS.
These Springs have lately become a place of considerable resort. They are visited by people of every description, with manners, habits, and inclinations, as various as their faces. Bath exhibits a society, whose predominant genius is different from that of any other social state in the world. It is in practice, what republics are in theory; with this special difference, however, that appearance, more than merit, is the ordinary passport to the privileges of the place. At Bath, the philosopher may contemplate in real life, the elements of that social condition, which Lycurgus attempted to establish at Sparta, and of which Plato dreamed, in his idea of a Perfect Commonwealth. Here every one lives in public. He is placed upon an eminence, surrounded by a multitude of spectators, commanding the observation of each individual. His words, his actions, his habits and his pleasures, are diligently scrutinized, and completely known, in the little world he inhabits. The Inquisition of Spain, the Lion's mouth at Venice, and the Auto de Fe of Portugal, are not more scrupulous in developing motive, sentiment and action, than the busy deity, Opinion, which presides over this little association of men and women. Like the Bee, it collects spoils from every surrounding object; but it does not always, like that little animal, commit theft, without inflicting injury. The flowers of reputation are sometimes seen to wither, beneath its baneful touch. In such a school, the moralist may study with infinite advantage, the theory of the human heart. Here the first spring of motive is to be traced; and the windings of the passions, through all their variety of operation. It is the mirror, in which the soul is at once seen; nor can a single individual who happens to reside at Bath, any length of time, disguise the features which education or habit may have impressed upon the mind and the heart. The politician and the polite scholar, pursue here their favorite themes. The cold cynic and solitudinarian, present a meditating cast of mind, or wander alone through scenes of seclusion and silence. The man of dissipation, visits the fountains of mirth and amusement to beguile his moments. The circling dance, the glass, the vacant conversation, the sports of the gaming table, or the soft enchantments of love and gallantry, present their charms to his embrace. These deities have more votaries at Bath, than any other divinities that ramble through the Olympian shades. Perhaps, there is no place, where a blood, or a coxcomb, can appear to more advantage, than at Bath. Surrounded by a multitude of people, whose moments are consecrated to mere amusement, such characters will always excite admiration. These people do not, however, command attention from any intrinsic merit they possess, or from qualities of the mind and heart, which wear well in the more enlarged intercourse of life and manners. They are most noticed, because they administer most to the object for which every one goes to Bath. They are the dramatis personae of farce and comedy; for nothing else goes down at this place. A man or a woman of real dignity of manners, would find as little to admire at Bath, as a physiognomist would, in contemplating the simple, unmeaning grimaces of a monkey's face. But the general good humor which prevails in every assembly, makes up in some measure, for the levity of the prevailing character. Could this benevolent temper be infused into the ordinary associations of life, it would greatly add to its felicity; and be of more sterling worth, than that fastidious reserve, which is falsely denominated dignity of manners. It is curious to observe the effects produced on the spirits of most people, who visit Bath. "Pleased with a feather, tickled with a straw," society here presents the best image of our infant amusements. We seem to quit the paths of worldly care, to retrace once more,
the scenes which were wont to delight us, in the morning of life. Old age, though surrounded with wrinkles and grey hairs, seems to lose its sedate and thoughtful cast, and to assume the sprightly aspect of youth and vigor. It looks like the image of spring, peeping through a wintry cloud. At the sound of a violin, goat footed hobbling gait, and in a mood of agreeable merriment, is almost tempted to throw aside its crutches, to wind along the circling dance, in unison with the music. These things may be greatly attributed to a change of habit and air, and the constant round of pleasing occupations that prevail throughout the season. It is at Bath, that the sober sex appear to hold the reins of empire. In ordinary communities their power is less acknowledged, though not less felt by the men. But here, female society is regarded as it ought to be; because they are doubly instrumental, in facilitating on their part, the intercourse of amusements; and because they assume less of that fastidious reserve, which in common society, is the general characteristic of the American ladies. The sex are not aware, upon such occasions, of the remarks which men of sense and penetration make to their prejudice. They never fail to denounce such manners as the offspring of false delicacy; the mere effect of a dangerous pride, mingled with a degrading ignorance, and the frail lawn, through which, a violated heart is too often to be seen. But at Bath, the female sex assume the manners which they should practice in the ordinary walks of society. Gay, polite and convivial, they in general repose confidence in the other sex, without wounding their dignity, or supposing that they hazard their reputations by a discreet participation of innocent amusements. Here also they exhibit to the highest advantage, those allurements which art and nature have combined to render equally attractive, and irresistible in the mind of the other sex. Whatever can be culled from the flowery fields of vanity and ostentation, or the less frequented paths of dignity and sense, is here seen, claiming from observation, its tribute of regard. It is the market place, where every young woman offers her charms for sale. Even the maiden of thirty, set off to the best advantage by dress, lives in those sequestered retreats, to hope once more, before time has completely usurped the empire of the roses and the Graces. Nor is this desire of being seen, confined alone to the single ladies who visit here. There are fashionable belles among that class, who have entered the state of matrimony. Conscious of their charms, amused with the complimentary attentions bestowed on them by the other sex, and like despots aiming at universal dominion, they lie away to the Springs, exchanging the endearing society of their children, their bosom friend, and the dignity of domestic retirement, for the glittering bubbles of a mixed assembly at Bath. O Vanity! thou hast often seduced a fair and lovely creation from the paths of virtue! In vain wouldst thou have tempted Lucretia, Julia Mannan, and the mother of Scipio, to wander from the walks of domestic innocence, to the haunts of levity and dissipation. The Olympian Springs are no more visited by merely invalids than an ordinary tavern is resorted to for necessary accommodation. Were you to ask each individual for the motive that brought him there, he would be apt to tell you, like the rest of mankind, who are willing to conceal the levity of their inclinations, under the disguise of some necessary urgency, that he came to restore his health. Pursue these folks, however, in their round of action; and it will be seen, that more idle curiosity and amusement, had brought more people to Bath, than the gout or the cholic. Even the sharper seeks, under some such subterfuge, a covering for his profligacy and wickedness. At the same moment, this wretch is laying shares to trepan the unwary victim of dissipation. Although it is soon found out, that these vagrants of society are in the pursuit of their game, yet the manners of the place give them countenance and success. Those who fall into their snares, deserve no pity; for they trespass against every rule of moral decorum, with their eyes open. Who can feel compassion for an individual, who will venture his last stake at the board of a worthless fellow, whom he would scarcely deign to salute, across a room, in the ordinary walks of society? The vast variety of images which continually float before the sight at Bath, compose the subjects of common conversation. Whilst every one exposes himself to the jeer, and the rare remark, in their turn, they descend with unreserved liberality, upon every foible or eccentricity, in each member of this little community. Opinion is the judge who decides; and as this is omnipotent, like every other sovereign, it is apt to be equally cruel and unjust in the exercise of its prerogatives. This despotism would, of course, beget resentment, if each individual was not dependent upon each other for amusement. But this circumstance, peculiar only to such detached associations, has not been at all times, subject to

prevent discord. It is said that the champions of honor have sometimes been tempted to assume the looks of durance towards each other, and to disturb those habits of health & conviviality, by acts of downright hostility. Nor have the female part of this little community been totally exempt from similar examples of indecorum. Those sequestered retreats of pleasure and of ease, retreats, of which the angels of this world are so much the ornament and delight, have sometimes witnessed the little bickerings of female resentment. Pillows, bolsters, finger nails and the poignant sarcasm of the tongue, however, have only been the innocent weapons of warfare, employed upon such occasions. But it is not probable, that Bath will often become disturbed by the altercation of those who visit there. Those trips are but of very temporary duration; and the society composed of strangers, does not exist long enough together, to lose that respect for each member, which is sometimes destroyed in common associations of life, by a too unreserved and familiar intercourse. Were it to continue a year, instead of two or three months, Bath would be distinguished for as great a variety of antagonism, as are to be traced from the quarrels of pride and wickedness, in more enlarged communities. It is this which imposes a restraint upon passion, and constitutes the life of society at Bath.
Singular attachment.
At Little Grove, in Herefordshire, (Eng.) was a goose of the species called Canada Goose, which are fond of roaming at large, and do not like confinement. This goose, however, had contracted such a friendship for the yard dog, that she continually kept near his house, in which he was chained, quitting it only when she went for food, and the moment she had eaten it, returning to her post. Thus she sat all day by the house of her favorite, though she never attempted to go into it, unless it rained. If the dog barked, she immediately began to cackle, as if the person with whom she supposed the dog to be offended, and endeavored to bite his legs. Sometimes she attempted to partake of the dog's food; but this the dog, who repaid the warmth of her friendship with apparent indifference, would not permit. When the rest of the poultry retired to roost, she would not quit her dog without compulsion. In the morning, when driven to the field with the others, there was no getting her away from the gate of the court-yard, where she could at least have a sight of the dog, and before which she would sit the whole day. At length the owner of the faithful goose resolved to leave her to follow her own inclinations, and not affect her by any forcible separation. Being thus at liberty to obey the impulse of her attachment, she paraded about the yard at night with the dog, while he was on the watch; and in the day, when he took a walk into the village, she accompanied him, sometimes walking, sometimes flying, to keep pace with his trot. This extraordinary attachment continued till the dog's death, which happened two years after it had been first noticed. During the illness of the dog, she never left him, even to procure food, and would probably have been starved if some one had not been placed in a dish by the dog's house. The whole of the time she staid in the house, and would not suffer any one to come near it, except the person who brought food for the dog and herself. The end of this goose was melancholy: After the death of the dog, she would not leave the house for a long time. At length, a dog of nearly the same size and colour being procured as his successor, the poor creature, deceived by outward appearance, and supposing it to be her old friend, went confidently into the house to the dog, who seized her by the neck, and killed her on the spot.
Bon Mot.
A learned brother, scrupulously attentive to every article of his dress, asked the witty and celebrated Irish Advocate, once in the Four Courts, Dublin, what he thought of a pair of half boots which he had that morning launched. The only fault in them, replied the wit is, that they shew too much of the calf.
London Paper.
Extraordinary feat of a Draught Horse.
An unparalleled instance of the power of a horse when assisted by art was shown near Croydon on Wednesday last. The Surrey iron Railway being completed, and opened for the carriage of goods all the way from Wandsworth to Mersham, a bet was made between two gentlemen, that a common horse could draw twice its ton for six miles along the road, and that he should draw this weight from a dead pull, as well as turn round the occasional windings of the road. Wednesday last was fixed on for the trial; and a number of gentlemen assembled near Mersham to see this extraordinary triumph of art. Twelve waggons loaded with stones, each wagon weighing above 3 tons, were chained together, and a horse taken promiscuously from the timber cart of Sir Harwood, was yoked into the team. He started from near the Fox Public House, and drew the immense train of waggons with apparent ease to near the turnpike at Croydon, a distance of six miles in one hour and 41 minutes, which is nearly at the rate of 4 miles an hour. In the course of this time he stopped 4 times, to shew that it
was not by the impetus of the descent that the power was acquired—and after each stoppage he drew off the chain of waggons from a dead rest—Having gained his wager, Mr. Banks, the gentleman who laid the bet, directed 4 more loaded waggons to be added to the cavalcade, with which the same horse again set off with undiminished power; and still further to shew the effect of the Railway in facilitating motion, he directed the attending workmen, to the number of about fifty, to mount on the waggons, and the horse proceeded without the least distress, and in truth there appeared to be scarcely any limitation to the power of his draught. After the trial, the waggons were taken to the weighing machine, and it appeared that the weight was as follows:
Tons. Cwt. Qrs. 12 waggons, first linked together, weighed, 38 4 2 4 do. afterwards attached, 13 2 0 Supposed cwt. of 40 laborers 4 0 0 55 6 2
This very surprising instance of the power of iron Railways cannot fail of making a lively impression on every man who is desirous of the improvement of his country, for it is a means of improvement which belongs peculiarly to Great-Britain. True bowels of the island are filled with the proper materials for their construction; the expence may be calculated beforehand to a fraction; and they are productive neither of damage nor of inconvenience to the surrounding country. In the particular instance of the Surrey Iron Railway the benefits to the public will be incalculable. The declivity during the six miles where this feat was achieved is only 1-4 of an inch in a yard; and yet so bad is the line of country for carriage, that without the Railway, the same horse could not have drawn one ton weight for the same distance in 3 hours!
London Print.
The most satisfactory accounts have been received concerning the Russian expedition for circumnavigating the globe. They are contained in a letter transmitted by the commander, M. Krusenstern to M. Schubert, a member of the Academy, and dated August 8, 1804, from Kamtschatka, where the voyagers arrived, without any accident of importance, on the 14th of the preceding month, about five weeks after quitting the coast of Brasil. They touched on their passage at the Marquis islands, on one of which M. Krusenstern found a Frenchman and an Englishman, whom he intends to bring with him to Europe. The latter had completely forgotten his native language, and the Frenchman, who had not spoken his for seven years, with some difficulty gave the Russians to understand that he had been wrecked, in an American ship, near the coast of that island. Both of them having learned the language of the islanders, and adopted their manners, will doubtless furnish many curious particulars relative to these islands, which are but little known. M. Krusenstern was preparing to sail for Japan, to convey thither M. de Rasmoff, who is to reside there in the quality of ambassador extraordinary of the Emperor of Russia.
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To the Philadelphia county society for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures.
Having been informed of the advantage of using the tops of Indian corn, cut as rye-straw, to be mixed with potatoes, slices or meal, as a food for horses or cattle, I have been making the experiment during the present experiment during the present winter—I find that my cattle thrive better on this fodder than on rye-straw. The corn stalks certainly contain a great quantity of farinaceous substance, and therefore must be highly nutritive. Being cut and scalded with a small quantity of bran, they afford an excellent mess for milch cows. In the common way of foddering cattle with corn tops, the blades are greedily eaten, but the stalks are wasted. By adopting the plan recommended, the whole affords a nutritive food.
I am, Gentlemen, With great respect, Yours, &c. GEO. LOGAN. Sicken, Feb. 6, 1791.
Dayton, Sept. 20.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Louisville to his friend at this place, dated Sept. 14, 1805.
The managers of the Kentucky canal company convened at this place on Monday last; on Tuesday they examined the ground on the north side of the River, and on Wednesday that of the south side, as well as the rapids; and have unanimously declared, that the survey and explanations made by Mr. Brooks, are correct; and that in their opinion, a canal for the purposes of navigation and water works, may be effected on the Louisville side, for at least one third, if not one fourth the sum that it will require on the opposite shore.
Some of the managers were desirous of seeing the law incorporating the Indiana company, which they understood was at the printing office; but on application, they were informed by the printer, that he was directed by that company not to suffer a copy to be taken, or even the law to be read by any,
except those immediately concerned.—A suspicious circumstance."
Charleston, Sept. 28.
Yesterday morning, at half past one o'clock, departed this life, in the 76th year of his age, that venerable and ancient soldier and patriot of South-Carolina, Major General WILLIAM MOULTRIE.
The following is a short sketch of his life:
Devoted from the early period of his manhood to the honorable services of his country, whenever her safety and rights called her citizens to the field, he, about 40 years ago, was a volunteer with many respectable countrymen, in the Cherokee war, under the command of the then British governor, Wm. Henry Lyttleton.
He afterwards went on another expedition against those Indians, under the command of the then col. Montgomery, who commanded on that occasion the British forces.
Some years after that, he was a captain of a flank company of a provincial regiment of regulars, raised under the command of colonel H. Middleton, Lt. colonel H. Laurens and maj. John Moultrie, (afterwards lieut. gov'r of East-Florida) and which regiment acted in conjunction with the British forces in another expedition against that nation, and this flank company and a British flank company, with a number of Mohawk, Chickasaw and Catawba Indians, forming the advanced guard of the army. In this expedition, the Cherokee nation, then very powerful, were, after a series of long and arduous service against them, severely scourged, and brought to a peace honorable to this country.
At the beginning of the American revolution, 'tis well known our general commanded, as colonel, the brave 2d regiment of this state, which, on the 28th of June, 1776, at Sullivan's island, immortalized the honor of the American character; and gained that signal victory over the British fleet, commanded by sir Peter Parker, which was one of the harbingers of our glorious independence.
In 1779, with a detachment of Charleston volunteers, and a detachment of our ancient battalion of Charleston Artillery, at the head of these fellow citizens he routed and gained a complete victory over at least an equal number of chosen British light troops and artillery, in an open field fight near Beaufort.
His retreat this year from Purysburgh (where gen. Lincoln remained with the rest of the army to cover the country) with a chosen band of continentals, to throw them into the garrison of Charleston to save it, when the British army under Provost, was making rapid marches to attack and subdue it, and the success with which he got into town in time, and with which gen. Provost was disappointed, and was obliged to make a rapid retreat to Stono, forms no uninteresting history of our general's fame.
In 1780, he was second in command in Charleston during the siege; he had the command there of the lines and all the forts and batteries; and after our city surrendered, he was one of those sent to Philadelphia by the British.
In 1782, he returned to this city with his countrymen, and was often after chosen to the honorable station of governor of this state by the generous suffrages of his countrymen. But of late, after all the warfare of this world, and a life devoted to his country's service, the infirmities of age compelled him to seek the more peaceful retreat of domestic life. Finding himself also approaching that boundary which we all must pass, and from whence no traveler returns, he rested in patient hope of that repose which is to be found in the bosom of his Father and his God. As a soldier, he was eminently brave—as a patriot, he was firm and sincere—as a citizen, he was social and benevolent.
"How sleep the brave! who sink to rest, With all their country's wishes blest."
Go, aged hero, and repose thy head, In peaceful slumbers with the honor'd dead:
Go, gentle spirit, and ascend above, Go, dwell with Saints in everlasting love:
Thy days now o'er, thy debt of nature paid,
Receive this tribute to thy sacred shade;
Receive thy country's honors and applause,
Thou patron of her rights, of freedom's cause.
Go, join with kindred honors, kindred worth,
Departed worthies of thy country's birth;
Go, reap with them an everlasting crown,
Fair Heav'n's reward to virtue and renown.
Philadelphia, Oct. 8.
Extract of a letter from London. The Commerce, Parke and cargo are condemned. The papers found were sufficient to condemn her.
There is among the papers one which was noticed by the king's advocate, viz. a certificate of the collector of the customs at the Isle of France, acknowledging the receipt in advance of the import duties into France, due for the produce of the French colonies, on the cargo, and discharging it from all import duties on its introduction into France on presentation of the certificate.
I am ignorant whether neutrals are bound to pay such duties in advance or
not. The American masters either should not pay them, or on paying them, should not take such a certificate on board.
This government seems disposed to check the interposition of neutrals in the colonial trade of the enemy, and to prevent the Americans from carrying it on circuitously to the extent they have lately done. As they are or were going on, they would have soon brought to Europe the whole produce of Martinique, and of the other colonies of the enemy.
In some of the vessels lately detained, are goods which were imported by the shippers from the enemy's colonies. These goods although they compose a small part of any one of the cargoes, may be proceeded against, and may be condemned.
What is to be the test of a bona fide importation into the United States, I know not. At present, it seems there should be no connexion between the exporter and importer."
The brig Robert, of and from Baltimore, arrived at Dover on the 12th of August, for the purpose of conveying back to America the lady of Jerome Bonaparte, whose return to Dover was at that date hourly expected.
The following is given in the English papers, as one of the causes of the late strict orders, respecting neutral vessels.
"Plymouth July 5. Our cruisers on the American station have the mortification to find that by agreement with the Americans, an embargo has been laid on all Spanish vessels at Havana, &c. which are laid up, and the whole produce of Cuba sent as neutral property to Old Spain in American bottoms.
They ship it in American vessels, send it to America, and there reship it again as American property for which they have two thirds additional freight.
Our cruisers dare not stop them for fear of expence of litigation."
The brig Betsey, for Philadelphia, captain James Atkinson, owned by Mr. J. Leger d'Happart, a naturalised citizen of America since Dec. 1797, was captured by the British 50 gun ship Isis, captain John A. Ommannoy, on the 14th of July last, in lat. 38, lon. 44. Said vessel was from Nantz, and bound to either Philadelphia or New York, as the wind would allow; nothing on board but ballast, 100 boxes slate, and a few articles Mr. d'H. had bought in France for his own use and that of his family. But when his trunks came to be examined, all those articles as well his papers, part of his apparel, jewels, books, &c. and his person most shamefully treated during his detention on board the Isis. She afterwards boarded several other American vessels and pressed upwards of 30 American sailors. Upon the arrival of the Isis at St. Johns, Newfoundland, owing to the baseness of captain James Atkinson, and the villainy of a certain fellow named L. Rodrigues, (now supposed to be intriguing in America) to whom Mr. d'H. had given a free passage in his vessel, the Betsey was condemned by the Vice Admiralty Court of said place, the 19th of August last. The barbarity of captain Ommannoy, and the injustice of the court, Mr. d'H. intends publishing in a memoir, opening the facts, and giving a proper idea of captain James Atkinson, of Baltimore, and the perfidious Rodrigues.
JH. LEGER D'HAPPART.
TRANSLATION
From the Madrid Gazette, of the 6th of August.
Admiral Gravina has written to his Excellency the Prince of Peace, under date of the 28th of July, as follows:
Leaving Cape Finisterre 25 leagues to the S. E. on the 22d July, the combined squadron proceeded with the wind at W. N. W. in the direction of E. to S. E. formed in three columns, then covered with a thick fog.
At noon, the chasing vessels made a signal of seeing 21 sail to the E. N. E. the greater part of which were ships of the line. We immediately formed the line of battle with the larboard tacks on board. I placed myself at the head of the Spanish squadron which composed the advanced guard, and the French Admiral placed himself in the centre of the line.
The enemy appearing to have 16 sail of the line, of which 3 were three-deckers, and 2 armed en flute, manoeuvred on the opposite tack, apparently with a design of turning our rear. To prevent this, the admiral made the signal to wear, which was executed in an instant, without waiting for the last signal to commence the evolution.
The last vessel of the rear guard being covered, the Argonaut, on which I had my flag, commenced a fire on the van guard of the English, which continuing the movement it had commenced, prevented it from discovering the one it had executed.
The enemy's squadron formed itself in a circle at the moment we executed the same manoeuvre, then began between our van and the whole of the enemy's line, within half a gun-shot, a very lively combat, which extended itself successively to the centre of our line.
The fog was so thick, that in spite of the proximity of the enemy, we could only at intervals distinguish their vessels.
Our fire was constantly supported and well directed. We saw one three-decker which had lost her mizen, and one of an inferior size, which had lost her main and foremast. The action continued until 9 o'clock; the enemy then wore and gave up the action; we were then ranged in a firm line.
The 23d, at day break, notwithstanding the fog, we discovered that we had
2 ships missing, the Firm and St. Raphael. We then saw the enemy going on the opposite tack; wearing immediately, we re-established our line in giving them chase; we then saw that they had 3 ships in tow that were dismasted, and that their line of battle was composed of 13 ships of the line, one of which had lost her fore-top-mast. We continued the chase the whole day, without any success, the enemy having constantly manoeuvred in a manner to prevent a second encounter.
The 24th past in the same manner; we saw the enemy far to leeward, carrying all sail on the starboard tack, the wind blowing gently from the N. E.
The 25th, the wind was very strong at N. E. with a high sea, we then saw nothing of the enemy; during the day we made Cape Finisterre bearing due east.
In this situation the wind being against our proceeding to Ferrol, and many of the French vessels having water for no more than 6 days, embarrassed besides with 1360 sick and wounded, without any means of succouring them, we determined to enter the port of Vigo, that we might obtain the necessaries we stood in need of.
As soon as I shall have received the particular details from each vessel, I will hasten to send them to your excellency. The 6 vessels under my orders, have fought on this occasion with as great bravery as understanding, and I think that the enemy avoided a second encounter, only because he did not find the first very satisfactory. The force was equal on each side, as to the quality of the vessels, as we had not one three decker on our side and had two small ones of 64 guns each.
The same admiral announces, that on the 8th of June, the squadron being near Barbadoes, 2 frigates discovered at 10 o'clock in the morning, a convoy of 16 sail and made a signal for a general chase; this was executed with great success, for at 5 o'clock in the evening, 15 vessels of the said convoy were captured by the 2 frigates and the Argonaut, on board of which Admiral Gravina had his flag, and which by her superior sailing soon joined the frigates. This convoy was richly charged with sugar, coffee, cotton, and other colonial produce; it had left Antigua the preceding evening destined for Europe.
On the 3d of July, off Tercera, the squadron re-captured the Spanish frigate Minerva, coming from Lima, charged with 400,000 dollars in gold and silver, and a considerable quantity of the precious productions of Peru and Chili. This frigate had been taken a few days before by an English cruiser, which was also captured by our squadron.
From the London Courier of 17 Aug.
THE COMBINED SQUADRON. COURIER OFFICE, 1 O'CLOCK.
We have just received the following more particular and accurate information, which enables us to make some corrections to the statement we have given in a preceding column, and to throw some clearer light upon the subject:
We understand that the whole of the information which government have received from Admiral Cornwallis amounts to this:—
A letter was brought by the Hero, which was under orders to proceed to England to be repaired, in which he states that Admiral Stirling, who had been ordered by Sir R. Calder to resume the blockade of Rochefort, had joined him, having, on his arrival off Rochefort, found that the enemy had sailed. The letter says further, we hear, that Sir Robert had judged it expedient to proceed to the grand rendezvous off Ushant, and was then in sight, on the 11th, having, as is stated, discovered that the combined fleets had got into Ferrol and Corunna.—But Sir Robert had not actually joined at that time, and no further particulars have arrived but those stated above. It is not known by government when the combined fleets got in. Ferrol is a large port, and it is difficult to ascertain the exact amount of the force in it. It was upon the dispatch from Admiral Cornwallis, we understand, that the word, stated, was made use of, in the Bulletin to Lloyds.
The account of the enemy having been joined by the Rochefort squadron is mere conjecture. What we have heard induces us not to give any credit to it.
It will, we believe, turn out to be, that the combined fleets, after their defeat on the 22d, stood to the south to get into Cadiz; but having heard of Lord Nelson's arrival on the coast, they put about, stood out to sea, and after making a long circuit, came down upon Ferrol, where they would find Sir Robert with only nine sail of the line, having detached all the other ships, as we knew before. We have not heard that his having detached those ships was in consequence of orders from the Admiralty.
We think we may indulge the conjecture that the enemy, after the 22d, stood first to the southward, and then took a large westerly course, and stood afterwards to the northward, from a circumstance we have just heard, that they were seen on the 4th by the Venus frigate in lat. 44, 50, long. 10, which is thirty leagues to the northward and westward of Ferrol, steering E. S. E. a direct course for Ferrol. Upon the point, whether Sir Robert Calder's or Nelson's squadrons had or had not light vessels enough to send with intelligence we have to observe, that that is part of the arrangement intrusted to the commander of the Channel fleet.
We conclude with remarking, that had Admiral Cornwallis viewed the arrival of the enemy at Ferrol in the same light, and with the same apprehensions as the opposition writers do, he would hardly have sent the Hero to Spithead.

Baltimore, October 9
REPORT
Of the President and managers of the Baltimore and Frederick-town Turnpike-road Company, laid before the Stockholders at their annual meeting on Monday last.
CONCEIVING it a duty arising from the trust committed to us, we take leave to submit to the stockholders, the following report of our proceedings:
The board was organized on the twenty-seventh day of May, and proceeded immediately to appoint commissioners, for the purpose of co-operating with those appointed by the levy-courts of the different counties through which the road passes, and to value the same according to the act of incorporation. That part of the road through Anne Arundel county was valued at the sum of 4686 dollars 67 cents—and that part through Baltimore county at the sum of 5000 dollars—which valuations were not completed prior to the fourth day of July last. Until the valuation through Baltimore county was effected and a survey made thereof, we were precluded from commencing any operation thereon. Contracts have since been made for the distance of ten miles thro' Baltimore county, the whole to be completed on the 1st day of April, 1806; and for three miles in Anne Arundel county, to be completed on the 1st day of August, 1806. Contracts have also been made for the bridges and culverts, for the whole thirteen miles. Other contractors have submitted their terms for a further progress on the road.
The board having taken into consideration the supplementary act, authorizing the extension of the road from Boonsborough to Hagerstown, and from Boonsborough to Williamsport, agreed to recommend the adoption of the same to the stockholders, upon certain conditions, viz. Provided those interested in the said extension may see proper to subscribe a sufficient number of shares for the purpose of completing them, which stock shall be payable in money or in making the artificial road, at a price to be agreed on by the president and managers, and that the stock created for making the said roads, shall be excluded from a dividend until the junction thereof with the road from Baltimore.
From consideration of the great utility of the undertaking to the public, individuals have for the first ten miles generously given a sufficiency of stone and gravel of excellent quality, for its completion; equal generosity will, it is expected, be evinced by the persons through or near whose land the road passes.
The monies received at the time of subscribing being one dollar on each share, and that of the next payment of four dollars on each share, are nearly all paid into the hands of the treasurer; a regular account of which, and of all the disbursements of monies up to this day, is now submitted to the stockholders, together with all contracts entered into.
We further take leave to state, that several obstacles which appeared to us at first view of this interesting and important subject, have disappeared on a more intimate acquaintance with it; one of which was, obtaining a sufficient number of hands, without raising the price of labor, and interfering with the ordinary occupations of the farms and manufactories in the vicinity of the road. Notwithstanding the work commenced at a season of the year, when it was to be supposed hands were generally occupied in other pursuits, there has at every stage, since the commencement of the work, appeared to be a sufficient number offering their services.
Boston, October 7.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Our files of London papers, received by the Galen, are to Aug. 18, (four days later than before received) from which we have been enabled to make a few extracts, of some considerable interest.
It is correctly ascertained, that the Grand Signior is augmenting his army; and that the most friendly intercourse exists between his government and the Ministers of Russia and England.
In addition to the general and uniform opinion which prevails in all parts of Europe, that an alliance of almost all the Northern Powers has been established against France, we are enabled to relate, on the authority of a private letter received here from a high source of respectability in London, that "a subsidy of 3,500,000, in specie, was then packing up at the Bank, destined, principally for the continent; but to what power was not publicly known.
Letters from Madrid, state, that the most active preparations are going on in all the ports of Spain. At Cadiz 4 new ships of the line, one of 136 guns, were ready for sea.
The Emperor Napoleon arrived at Bologna on the 3d inst. and the following day reviewed the infantry, which were drawn up on the beach, and extended from Cape d'Aspret as far as Cape Grizznez. The number of troops exceeded 112,000 and his majesty was on horseback from 10 in the morning, until 7 in the evening.
After a short stay at Bologna Bonaparte will proceed to Helvoetsluys and the Helder, to inspect the formidable preparations making at both those places.
It was thought that Bonaparte, on his visit to Holland, contemplated to receive in that country, the same honors he obtained in Italy. Switzerland, it was also said, would share the same fate.
The French and Italian troops, in upper Italy are estimated at 70,000.
Intelligence has reached England, that the whole of the French coast, from Morlaix to Bologna, is lined with troops for the avowed purpose of invading England;
land; that the cannon, camp equipage, ammunition, &c., provided for the grand expedition, is beyond all example; and that the soldiers speak of the invasion in strains of rapture and enthusiasm. Some letters from the continent state, that the expedition was to have taken place early in Aug. but a squadron of men of war which was expected from Rochefort or Brest [more probably the combined French and Spanish fleet] had not arrived, but was momentarily looked for. No doubts appeared to be entertained, throughout the whole of the armed coast, which stretches from Brest to the Texel, but that the invasion of England would be attempted, and that too immediately.
The escape of the combined fleets appears to have caused a great degree of dissatisfaction in England. The battle, though a victorious one, seems to have been below the hopes of that nation; murmurs begin to arise, and to grow louder by repeating. It is in fact stated, that the Court of Admiralty have judged it necessary to be made known, that an investigation of the conduct of Ad. Calder would take place, agreeably to the provisional articles of war.
A dissolution of Parliament was expected to take place in the course of last month.
Capt. Myrick, from Marseilles, informs, that on the 17th Aug. the birthday of the emperor Napoleon, was celebrated with great pomp at that place. All the places of entertainment were opened gratis to the populace.
PARIS July 22.
"At the Palace of Milan, June the 7, year 13, Napoleon, Emperor of the French, decrees as follows:
Art. 1. "All privateers, the two thirds of whose crews are not natives of England, or subjects of a power hostile to France; and are Frenchmen, Genoese, or Neapolitans, &c. shall be considered as pirates.
Art. 2. "The officers shall be shot, and the other persons composing the crew shall be condemned to the galleys.
Art. 3. "The minister of marine is charged with the execution of this decree, which shall be printed, publicly affixed, translated into all European languages, and transmitted to all French Commissaries of Commercial Relations.
"NAPOLEON."
July 19.
A young man has lately been arrested at Senlis, who has been traversing the country stark naked. He has declared that being the eternal Father he will not wear any clothing.
We learn by way of Hamburg, that there has been some dispute between the courts of Copenhagen and London, respecting some Danish prizes; but though the court interested itself in the fate of the proprietors of these vessels, the answer of that of London has not been satisfactory, and the coolness between the two courts still exists.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
TWO PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; & likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL, A committee SAMUEL H. SMITH, appointed for WILLIAM CRANCH, purpose.
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAILOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres patent Benett's cord, toilets, fancy and white Marcellas, black and figured silk, molekins, fancy silk, Marcellas, constitution cords, velvet, Gros cord, silk and fustian Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—t
FALL GOODS.
THOMAS W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings,
Has just received an extensive assortment of Fall Goods, viz Superfine & Coarse Cloths, Cassimeres and Oatmeals a great quantity of Flannels Blankets and Woollen Yarns, Linens of a great variety, Fancy Articles, Spermaceti Candles, &c. &c. all of which he will sell on low terms. Washington Oct. 14, 1805—6t.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION. For Governor.
   McKean. Snyder.     Philad. City, 2,053 1,415   County, 1,837 2,275   Delaware, maj. 591   Bucks, 2,461 1,981   Montgomery 2,362 1,930   Berks, 2,753 1,100   Lancaster, maj. 1,569   York, 3 out of 6 districts, maj. 1,019   Dauphin, 1,140   Northampton, maj. 1,843   Chester, maj. 624   17,354 9,559  
Two districts in Berks are wanting.
There are said to be in Adams County a majority of between 6 to 700 for McKean.
Cumberland a majority of from 4 to 500 for Snyder.
Franklin a majority of about 50 for Snyder.
Members of the House of Representatives.
Messrs. Hemphill, Herbert, Sansom, Sergeant and Carver, for the City of Philadelphia.
Messrs. Engle, Holgate, Schuyler, Sheets, Peltz, and Sherer for the county of Philadelphia.
Messrs. Wm. Pennock and Wm. Trimble, for the county of Delaware.
Maryland Election.
The following gentlemen are elected to represent Kent county in the house of delegates:
Messrs. Scot, B. Hanson, Cornelius Hartt, William Gale
William Gleaves, Philemon C. Blake, Joseph Nicholson and Wm. Sudler, are elected Delegates for Queen Anne's county.
The following is the result of the election in the several districts of Baltimore county, for delegates to the next general assembly.
   T. B. Stansbury 1013   Amos Ogden 1010   Geo. Harryman 932   Mexis Lemmon 933   Moses Brown 851  
At a commencement held at Carlisle College, Pennsylvania, the degree of Bachelor of Arts has been conferred on five young gentlemen, and that of arts on five gentlemen.
The editor of the Petit Censeur in his last number announces as certain the death of his imperial majesty the emperor DRESSALINES, under the designation of brigand. It is presumed he will be succeeded by Gen. Christophe; his majesty (departing in this instance from the direct line of conduct adopted by the Great Man whose example and form of government were his model) not having caused the crown to be declared hereditary in his own family.
N. Y. Print.
MARK THIS!—When Plato was told of the evil reports propagated concerning him by his enemies, he calmly replied, "They cannot injure me; I will so live as that the world shall not believe them."
This noble sentiment is strikingly applicable to Mr. Jefferson. Notwithstanding the abuse and slander which has been so liberally heaped upon him he has successfully contradicted them by an exemplary & virtuous course of conduct. He is now managing our government in such a wise and independent manner, and so manifestly for the best interest of his country, that men of sense and candor will not give credit to the malicious misrepresentations of his measures. After being employed on public affairs from the age of 21 years to the present time, by his native state—by the Old Congress—by President Washington—and afterwards repeatedly elevated by the people of the U. States to the highest office in their gift, and to the most honorable station in the world; and acquitting himself through the whole with the most splendid reputation, is it possible Mr. Jefferson can be that Monster some would represent him! No! it cannot be! he has lived such a life that even his enemies do not believe the idle tales they circulate about him.
Bridgeport Herald.
New-York, Oct. 10:
The Robert Barclay, capt. Taber, which arrived at this port yesterday; left Cherbourg on the 29th August and brings Paris papers to the 26th of that month; but they throw no additional light on the politics of Europe. We have translated the following from a paper of the last date, and they comprise all the articles worth translating. We learn verbally that the combined fleet had quitted Ferrol, and had reached in safety the harbour of Brest.
PARIS, Aug. 26.
Letters of a recent date have been received at Leghorn from Algiers. They announce that the Dey has shut himself up in an apartment of his palace which has double iron doors; he has placed on its walls 30 pieces of cannon; and his guard, composed of 3000 men, is continually on duty. The rebellious mountaineers were stationed before the city.
Letters from Constantinople of the 27th July make no mention of the attack on the life of the Grand Signior which has lately occupied several of the German Journals.
Advises from the Danish consul at Patras announce that the pestilence has broken out at Corinth.
A New-York paper of the 11th inst. announces an arrival from Liverpool, which brings London Intelligence to the 20th of August.
The Parliament had been prorogued to the 17th of October.
Lord Nelson had arrived in the victory at Spithead.
The expectation of an invasion increased. Twenty-five thousand troops were embarked in the Texel fleet.
The treaty between England and Russia is said to be ratified, and 60,000 Russian troops had marched on the 30th July for Brunn.
London, August 27.
We stop the press to announce the following intelligence which was received at Lloyds, at half past two o'clock.
Admiralty Office, Aug. 27.
"A letter from Admiral Cornwallis, dated 22d inst. states, that on the preceding evening the Brest fleet, consisting of 21 sail of line of battle ships, and four frigates, appeared outside of the harbor. The Adm. anchored the fleet off the Black Rocks, and in the morning endeavored to bring the enemy, who were under weigh, to action; but when their head most ship was within gun shot, she fired a broadside, and tacked; the rest doing the same, took up their anchorage between the points at the entrance of Brest.
"An attempt was made to cut off the sternmost ships, but a heavy fire of shot and shell from the batteries prevented it."
Died on Sunday night about 11 o'clock, his Royal Highness Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
New-York, Oct. 11.
The FEZZES—If the following intelligence be fact, it is important in itself, and may be productive of very important consequences; it, however, needs confirmation.
The Schooner Rebecca, capt. Meek, arrived at Marblehead on the 5th inst. in 41 days from Bilboa, and by her we learn that on the 3d inst. in lat. 44, long. 17, she spoke an English frigate with another in tow (whether English or French could not ascertain) entirely dismayed, and her hull greatly shattered; was informed that 8 days before they had an engagement with the combined fleets, and captured 12 sail of the line and sunk one.
BULLY EVANS a black man 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, considerably marked on his back, by the whip who say, he was born free in Northumberland county, Virginia, where he was raised and apprenticed to the shoemaking business; was committed to the jail of Washington county in the District of Columbia, on the 27th ult. as a runaway. He had on when committed a blue coat, black hat, fowndown vest, and nankeen pantaloons; no other clothes with him.
Any person claiming said negro is requested to make legal application and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal of the District of Columbia. October 14—w2t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington July 26—tf
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale at the Superintendent of the City.
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver watch maker's name Rothwatt, Dublin and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia—Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. May 10—tf
RUNAWAY
Now in this City. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent cloathings; and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria. JAS. S. SCOTT.
N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX
Has received a large assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS which is large and handsome and will be sold by piece or retail as low as in any part of the United States. October 7—tf
Advertisement.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber living in the city of Washington near the Well Market, on Thursday night the third instant, a BAY HORSE seven years of age, he was 14 hands high; had a lock on his foot, and marked on the left shoulder with the letters C. and H. has a collar mark too. Also a BAY MARE, three years old last spring between 14 and 15 hands high; has a very bad ear on the inside of her left fore foot lock; that is no quite well supposed to be with her; and has a middling long tail. Likewise a SORREL HORSE, supposed to be three years old next spring, had just begun to rise him, and not fairly broke; he is branded with the letters I. and S. on his shoulder, and S on his thigh on the same side. Has a small wart behind one of his ears that appears to have been rubbed off, and sometimes appears as if he had new shoes on his fore feet and is cooked just on the edge of the hair on one of his fore feet; has been docked.
Whoever takes up said creatures and delivers them to the subscriber shall receive Five dollars reward for each, and if shown a reward of Fifteen Dollars will be given on conviction of the thief.
WALTER B. SMALLWOOD. October 11—3t
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND MYER'S CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining houses on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding-house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and a most equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, and Public Offices; near the Theatre, Messrs. Way's Primate Office, and Centre Market, opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Duane's book store. These houses contain twenty-six lodging rooms, with fire places, exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, servants apartments, &c. The celebrated ringer being, is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighbourhood with a strong cool water, to which the general health of this part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The making of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friend with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room has increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged; I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage.
SOLOMON MYER.
Washington, July 24— Independence the 30th year—tf
CASII
Given for well cleaned OATS by the Subscriber, Who has for Sale, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hds. New Eng. and Rum in hds. and bds. Brown Sugar in hds. Green Coffee in bags, and L. P. Madeira Wine in 1 & 2 pipes and quarter casks.
BUTLER & CO. KE, Navy Yard, October 9—3t
DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing in George Town, district of Columbia, between P. Piekhorn and H. J. Talbot, was by mutual consent dissolved on the first inst. none to who have any demands against the said firm, will present the same to Henry Piekhorn for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to him, being duly authorized to settle the affairs of the said firm.
HENRY PIKINHORN, WILLIAM H. J. T.
The business will be continued by the subscriber who has on hand and will continue to supply with a general and extensive assortment of every article in the SADDLERY line, also Harness, Trunks, &c. HENRY PIKINHORN. October 7—tm
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Mexico furnace and its appendages, with four or five tons of iron and coal adjoining, near the town of Dumfries and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small farms, and is too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it; the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is duly authorized by me to sell the whole or any part.
JOHN TATLOE. August 16—3m.
N. B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill in the house lately occupied by Mr. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the convenience of the hotel excelled by none in the city; he therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM P. KING. August 30—tf

A Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE,
LYING on the main road, leading from Charlottsville to Washington city, containing 268 acres; five miles from Culpepper Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchants and saw mills. The situation pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and sixteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expence and a superabundance of large and lolly timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three rooms on a floor, a good kitchen a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—2200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—there is a good chance to find a large crop of grain on this fall. I will take negroes to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises.
MORTON FANNELL, Culpepper county, Virginia.
August 21—w4
By Prince George's County Court, September term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of SARAH ADAMS and ANNE ADAMS , praying that a commission might issue to ascertain whether the real estate of GEORGE WALTER GIBBONS , late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return stating, that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties. And whereas all the representatives of the said Gibbons having been summoned to appear in the county Court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed except John Kedwell , son of Leonard, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state, to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered, that the said John Kedwell appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday in April next, to show cause, if any he hath, why the aforesaid return should not be confirmed and that notice be given to the said John Kedwell , by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next.
Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. Sept. 27—w4t.
Advertisement.
I OFFER for sale the plantation in Prince George's county on which Mr. Michael Lowe now lives, consisting of two tracts of Land, viz. Trist and Deer Pond enlarged, and containing 408 acres.
Any person disposed to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Thomas Mundel near Piscataway, whom I have empowered to sell for me. Should this property not be disposed of by private sale before Wednesday the 9th of October next, it will at 12 o'clock of that day be offered at PUBLIC SALE by Mr. Mindel at Mr. Bowling's Tavern in Piscataway. The sum of 1400 DOLLARS, in ready money will be required of the purchaser, and a credit given for the balance, which will be made known on the day of sale.
ROBERT FERGUSON.
Sept. 20—w4t
Rich Kanawha Bottom Lands FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, or exchange, for lands or other real property on the east side of Blue Ridge about 7000 acres of rich bottom land on the Great Kanawha river, and on both sides thereof, opposite and below the mouth of Pokesville creek in the state of Virginia, 23 miles from Point Pleasant, the county town of Mason county, and 12 miles from the county town of Kanawha county, and adjoining the lands of the late Gen. Washington. They were surveyed at the same time with these lands, viz. in the year 1772, and are held under the same titles, viz. old military rights which are unquestionable.
The Lands are of the very first quality, the bottoms in many places a mile wide. The late have been lately surveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each, for the accommodation of purchasers, each lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for stock, which can never be interrupted. 100 acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kentucky, passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrants to the western countries both by land and water. Their situation besides gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets as produce or stock may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, limestone, mills and mill seats—so that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating. A more particular description of these lands, with plots of the several lots, their situation, description and price may be had by application in Alexandria, to Mr. Wm. CRAIK who attended the surveying of them, or to the subscriber.
JAMES CRAIK.
Sept. 11—w6w
Alleghany.
The subscriber having determined to reside in Alleghany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 20,000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Alleghany county, only by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be laid off in small or large quantity as to suit purchasers. He will remain here till 5th October, and be in Western Potomac the month of October, 25 miles above Cumberland on 24th of October, for the express purpose of showing, selling, and laying out lands for those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale will be very reasonable, and a long time allowed for a large proportion of the payments, and produce or stock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land opened, labor will also be taken in payment. A small payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one Eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or slaves. He also offers a number of good lots at the west end of the city of Washington, and his dwelling house, out houses, garden &c. in George Town, now under the occupation of Washington Bowie, Esq. The lots will be sold for cash or on a long credit, or leased on ground rents. The place of George Town is one of the handsomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentleman with a family of children to educate, it being situated in the midst of excellent seminaries for male and female, and good society, with fine water and excellent health. For further particulars respecting the city and George Town property, apply to Mr. CHARLES WAYMAN in George Town. The country at the head of the Potomac, where the subscriber offers his lands for sale, has perhaps important advantages over all other new countries, though in general it is mountainous, yet there are large bodies of land sufficiently level, and fertile in a high degree. No country is more healthy, none better adapted to farming and grazing. The crops of Indian corn are from 5 to 8 barrels the acre, in the common mode of cultivation, and there is no country superior for wheat, rye and oats, but its greatest advantage over most new countries, is its convenience to market, being not more than 150 miles from the seat of government of the United States; to which the produce can be brought by water. Those who may wish for further particulars, may see me in George Town any time between this and 5th of October.
JOHN TEMPLEMAN.
Sept. 4—w8w.
PUBLIC SALE,
Of Houses, Lots, and lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland.
ON the 23d of October next, at Mrs. Kimbolls in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz. in Fredericktown.
A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & farmhouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of building, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every needful improvement, and an oat lot of 21 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—433 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 12 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual instalments with interest, on bond and security.
JOHN RITCHIE, Trustee.
Frederick town, Sept. 11—
WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE , the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club.
WEDNESDAY,
A JOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
THURSDAY,
An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—Single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding days excepted.
Weight as follows.
  Aged Horses 116 lb.   6 years old 120   5 do. 112   4 do. 100   3 do. 86 
Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb. The members of the Club will meet at the Clean Room on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber.
CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasr. W. J. Club.
N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths.
C. M'L.
Sept. 6, 1805—cpf.
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of JOHN A BLAIRE an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said John A. Blaire that on the twenty eighth day of October, inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, will be administered to the said John A. Blaire, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published twice in any one newspaper printed in the city of New York and twice in any one newspaper printed in the city of Philadelphia before the 15th inst. and twice in the National Intelligencer before the 28th inst.
By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch , an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, Ck.
October 9
HISTORY
Of the West Indies:
A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business, or desirous of information through the medium of amusement.
A new & revised edition of Mr. EDWARDS'S History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by its amiable author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This third volume contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the island of St. Domingo, or Hispaniola, as also that of Tobago; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1773, and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a predatory advertisement by Sir William Young , Baronet, M. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
The subscriber, impressed with a sense of the great importance a general knowledge of the history, civil and commercial, of the West Indies, must be to every citizen of America, and of the great celebrity of the above work, proposes to print it by subscription, and respectfully offers the following for public patronage and encouragement.
Proposals for Printing,
From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto,
THE HISTORY,
CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL,
Of the British Colonies in the West Indies.
BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S.
Containing, with a variety of other matter:—
A political and topographical survey of the sugar islands.
A comprehensive account of the ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, productions, laws, government, constitution and commerce.
An historical review of the slave trade; including observations on the character, genius, dispositions, and situations of the enslaved Africans.
An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions, and exports; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the island ever since the year 1789; and a detail of the transactions of the British army in that island.
Also, a tour through the islands of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua, Tobago and Grenada, by Sir William Young, Baronet, &c.
A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1773, &c. &c.
CONDITIONS.
It will be printed in four volumes, large octavo, on a perfectly new and beautiful type, and on a handsome large medium paper, agreeable to a specimen, which may be had at the subscriber's Book Store.
The price to subscribers to be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery.
With the last volume will be given an ATLAS , (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz.
 1 A large general map of the West Indies.  2 A Map of Jamaica.  3 Barbadoes.  4 Grenada.  5 St. Vincent.  6 Dominica.  7 St. Christopher.  8 Nevis.  9 Antigua.  10 Virgin Islands.  11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola.  12 Tobago. 
To prevent disappointment or complain it is now promised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.
With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.
The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.
JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut streets, and by the principal Booksellers through the Union.
Philadelphia, July 15—
Preparing for the Press
AND will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume,
The spirit of the Public Journals; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805.
The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the BALTIMORE Evening Post , are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office.
Sept. 9—
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES,
PROPOSALS
By THOMAS B. WAIT & Co.
FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION,
AN HISTORICAL TREATISE
ON THE
FEUDAL LAW,
AND THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND;
With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes.
BY THE LATE
FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, L.L.D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin.
To which authorities are added, and a Discourse is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England,
BY GILBERT STUART, L.L.D.
THE Lectures of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the Students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession.
However obsolescent the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.
This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a practising lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded. But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which so succinctly and perspicuously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful as it will enable young politicians to trace at our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the persevering industry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious constitutions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be elegantly printed, in two octavo volumes, on five wove paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards, at Four Dollars.—To non-subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work.
Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made. Portland, June 24—
The above work will be printed from a correct London Edition—The few copies of an Irish Edition now circulating in this country are considered by the first law characters as extremely incorrect, and not to be relied on by historical authority.
A Brewery for Sale.
BY virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of October next at the hour of twelve. Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 83 in the city of Washington; upon this lot are a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads—the standing works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expence, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and George Town. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person wishing to go into the brewing line.
The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be expected. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Cunningham residing thereon.
MARSHAM WARING.
Sept. 2—tdof
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. John Peter , an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA , was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
  1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, Del. 0   for 800   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 450   1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 05 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higinbotham, cashier, in favor of Greetham and Deverau, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although he is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black hat, nankin pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber: and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WIANN, Cashier of the B. of Columbia.
George Town, July 31—
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county, about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington, upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expence, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to perhaps any land in the county. The improvements are a comfortable framed Dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and every necessary out houses, four good tobacco houses, overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the same without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale; and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the same day offer for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, stock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale.
CLEMENT BROOKS.
Prince George county Maryland, September 20—w1
DOCTOR BENSON,
HAS removed to a house on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE opposite Mr. Merdin's Tavern.
October 2—w5