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LATE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
War in Italy.
MILAN, April 14.—The Senate were assembled yesterday, when a messenger of State delivered the following message from his Imperial Highness the Viceroy.—
“SENATORS!”
“I have been anxious to announce to you, that Austria has declared war. Whilst our confidence was authorised by the recollection of the generosity of our sovereign to Austria, the perfidy of that power was for a long time preparing for a new war. Some of her troops had shown themselves upon the Italian territory: but we were tranquil, because we could not suspect the possibility of so much perfidy. But the French and Italian armies are assembling on the Tagliamento; they will again obtain such victories as those of which our fields have so often before been the scenes; they are impatient to engage in arms with those who have without cause taken them up, and to establish in the midst of them theatre for new triumphs.”
“Called, by an august father, to the command of our brave troops, I will do every thing to merit their confidence.—I shall be the more tranquil myself when I remember the excellent spirit that animates the people of this kingdom, and since I have a well founded hope that you will maintain that spirit by your example, and that, with a firm and tranquil attitude, under the present circumstances, you will shew yourselves worthy of being placed in the first rank in the authorities of Italy.—Having no other object in this letter, I pray God to keep you in his protection.”
“Given at the general head-quarters, Campo Formio, April 11, 1809.” “EUGENE NAPOLEON.”
A Committee was chosen to convey to the Viceroy, the devotion and fidelity of the Senate, and to beg him to be the interpreter to his august father of those sentiments.
TRIVISO, April 20.—Some persons belonging to the train of the French army in a panic after the affair of the 16th have fled to Vicenza, spreading exaggerated reports.—His Highness has ordered them to join their corps in 48 hours, on pain of being punished as deserters. It is certain an army is on the Piave.
MILAN, April 22.—A division of the army occupies Trieste. All our troops burn with ardor to convince the Emperor, that under the orders of his brave step-son they are worthy of being called the army of Italy.
AUSTRIAN BULLETINS.
VIENNA, April 20.—The Court Gazette contains the following Bulletins of the operations of our armies.
SECOND BULLETIN.
Head-Quarters at Oetting April 12. Agreeably to prescribed arrangements, the army advanced on the 11th, further towards the Viss, and the Iser. The weather was very bad, but the troops endured all the hardships of an uncommonly severe season, with the greatest cheerfulness.
On the 10th, at half past ten in the morning, Field Marshal Belovich entered Pissau. The enemy retired, but on the rapid advance of our troops, a French officer of engineers, and eight prisoners were taken. A French General in the upper fort escaped with difficulty. Prince Rosenberg, commander of the 14th corps of the army, summoned the fort to surrender, but this summons was, in compliance with the custom of war, answered by a refusal.
The true patriotic spirit of the inhabitants of Pissau was clearly demonstrated by the joy they displayed on entering the town. They immediately printed the proclamation of his Royal Highness, the Generalissimo to the German nation and distributed 2000 copies to the people of the country. As to the feelings of the German independence remains, and is cherished among them.
THIRD BULLETIN.
Head-Quarters at Fils Brunn, April 15. The army is collected on the Vils, and will to-morrow pass the Iser at Landshut at Dingolfingen.
The enemy appears disposed to dispute the passage. The army is anxious to meet him, and to come to blows.
Field Marshal Jellachich has by this time passed the Inn at Kosenheim and Wassemburg, and advanced against Munich. An advanced post of the enemy has been taken at Hang; 13 prisoners & 17 horses fell into our hands. The enemy lost some killed & wounded; on our side we have only one hussar slightly wounded.
On the 9th field marshal Chastellar amidst the joyful acclamations of the faithful Tyrolese, entered the Tyrol at Lenz, through the Pusterthal, and on the 12th had already reached Bruneck; he Seizburg Jagers, and some detachments of infantry, provided with snow and climbing irons, co-operate with him by the Zillertal. Our patrols are pushed forward to Reichenhall, Lofers, and St. Johan; the militia of Lofers has occupied the pass of Strub one of the most important entrances from Salzburg into the Junthal.—The Tyrolese are everywhere flying to arms and expelling the Bavarians, 1500 of the latter took refuge in the fortress of Kasten, and are besieged there by the Tyrolese. A French officer had recently taken the command of that fortress; the Bavarians, however, begin to be tired of the French superiority & feel sensibly the deep degradation of their oppressed situation. Their disgust at the arrogance of the French officers has, in several instances, produced acts of violence.
FOURTH BULLETIN.
Head-Quarters at Landshut, April 16.
This day the army advanced to the Iser. The fifth corps was in the front and found the bridge at Landshut broken down. A division of from 6 to 8000 Bavarians under the command of General Deroy, defended the passage by force. The bridge was accordingly re-established under the fire of the enemy; the fifth corps crossed and an action followed, which terminated by the retreat of the Bavarians. On both sides there were some killed and wounded, but our loss would have been still less had it been possible to restrain the ardor of the troops.
Landshut is the capital of the Iser; we are in possession of a great part of Bavaria.
The general of cavalry count Bellegarde broke up from Bohemia on the 10th with the 1st corps of the army, by Tirschenreuth, & on the 12th formed a junction at Warenberg with the second corps of the army which had entered the Upper Palatinate by Rusbaupten—both corps took a position on the Naab, and their vanguards occupied the heights, of Hirschau in order to reach the road from Bayreuth to Amberg. Here an affair of advanced post place with the division of Friant, which was understood to be approaching in order to reach the Danube by a rapid march through Amberg. The consequence of the action was, that this division was driven back to Neumarkt, and our advanced posts occupied Amberg.
The brave Tyrolese have already killed or taken prisoners all the French and Bavarian soldiers in their territory. All the passes in the Upper Junthal, as the Zinderberg, the Sobarnus, Leuraso, Reut, &c. are occupied by the militia of the country.
On the 12th, 160 men of the 11th Bavarian regiment of infantry, and 125 dragoons, with half a battery were made prisoners at Ipsprack.
On the 13th 49 French officers, 1677 men, with 551 horses, and two light battalions of Bavarians with two pieces of cannon and a howitzer, surrendered at Wildan to the Tyrolese by capitulation.
To-morrow the army moves towards the Upper Danube. Hitherto we have fallen in with no French troops, through in the action of this day some French officers were taken among the Bavarians.
FIFTH BULLETIN.
Head-Quarters at Landshut, April 17.
According to the concurring reports of all the prisoners as well as the inhabitants at Landshut, the French General Lefebvre, has collected 12000 Bavarians from the neighborhood of Munich and Freysengen, with a view of stopping the passage of the Austrian army by Landshut. The approach to the bridge was extremely difficult. They were besides broken down, and the enemy's Tirailleurs, who had occupied all the houses on the opposite bank could only be driven therefrom by cannon being brought to bear upon them, each gun on our side was mounted under a shower of small shot from the enemy. In doing this, however, our artillery displayed the greatest resolution, and in two hours the whole of the opposite side of the town was in ruins.
The unfortunate inhabitants, in the midst of their ruined houses, bewail the melancholy fate to which this fine town has been exposed by their own country. The French, who by misrepresentation, would make it appear that Austria wishes to seize Bavaria, & to disarm in a disgraceful manner the brave soldiers of that country, had required these troops to make a fruitless defence. Here French artifice succeeded in making foreign blood flow for their advantage, and in turning the arms of our German brethren against their deliverers. The first bridge was scarce formed by a few posts, when the advanced guard of the fifth corps had hastened across the Iser, and pursued the enemy until night. The troops are animated with an excellent spirit, and sing war songs under the thunder of the cannon.
The advanced corps of field marshal Jellachich entered Munich at 11 yesterday. The king and queen have fled under French protection to Augsburg. The fourth army corps passed the Iser, without opposition at Dingolfingen. The first and second corps have, after some successful fighting, advanced to Amberg, Schovendorf, & Kiru, near Ratisbon. Gen. Bellegarde cannot sufficiently praise the gallant spirit and undaunted resolution of his troops.
SEVENTH BULLETIN.
[The 7th Bulletin is introduced by the following note from the emperor Francis to Marshal Colloredo.]
“Scharding, April 22, 1809.”
“Dear Field Marshal,”
“Owing to the rapid movements of the army, and accumulated business, no official report has appeared for several days. I transmit you a concise extract of the reports sent me, in order that you may publish them.”
“FRANCIS.”
“After passing the Iser his imperial highness the generalissimo, with the 3d, 4th and 5th corps of the army and the first corps of the reserve broke up against the Danube, in the direction to Kelheim and Ratisbon. The enemy were drawn up near Ratisbon. Agreeable to the declaration of prisoners of war, the emperor Napoleon reached the army on the 19th inst.—The Generalissimo has made a forced march from the Iser to beyond the Laber, and advanced on the 19th through Eckmuhl, Rottenberg, Cloistermoor. The enemy encountered him, and a very brisk action took place. The Generalissimo praises the bravery of his troops. Our loss is considerable; several regiments have lost all their staff officers, field marshal lieutenant Lusignan—the Princes Louis and Maurice, of Lichtenstein, are wounded. The Generalissimo kept the army in order of battle the next day, to follow the movements of the enemy. We have no further details about this affair.”
“The loss in killed and wounded, and prisoners, is not yet known, as the multiplicity of business prevented his imperial highness from making circumstantial reports on the field of battle (off Hansen) to his majesty. On the 26th Ratisbon capitulated. On the same day the 5th corps of the army was also smartly attacked near Seigenburg upon Abins. The archduke Lewis retreated in common with field marshal lieutenant Huler, against the Iser, to cover Landshut: both corps are united. On the 21st marshal Davoust attacked the 4th corps of the army near Eckmuhl; a severe action took place, which lasted for 12 hours.—On the 22d the second corps of the army retreated by Ratisbon, and combined with the main army. The head quarters of Generalissimo the archduke Charles were on the 21st near Eglosham.”
Eighth Bulletin.
Tranquillizing news has been received from the 5th and 6th corps of the army as well as the 2d. All the three corps united near Old Oetting. The
defile near Landshut, where several waggons obstructed the road while the advancing enemy was bravely opposed, was rendered the loss of some artillery and several waggons unavoidable. By official reports, the loss of men is not considerable; only one division of the regiment of Benjaski's infantry, which were obliged to pass the bridge of the Iser already in flames, suffered severely. These three united corps will follow the movements of the main army, under the command of the Generalissimo.
“By the most recent accounts, the generalissimo's head quarters still continued at Eglosham on the 22d, and the enemy in their position. The second corps had effected a junction on the Ratisbon road with the third and fourth corps of reserve, and the general attack on the enemy was resolved on the 23d. On the 22d, at noon the cannon were roaring violently in that part, and probably the murderous fight continues. The combat is conducted with uncommon animosity. Every man feels the sublime cause for which he fights. We have not yet any definitive accounts. The emperor's court is at Scharding. While the main army kept advancing along the Danube, and the corps near Old Oetting, stands ready either for offensive operations or to defend the river. His majesty considering the probability of the enemy threatening the frontiers of the hereditary dominions, thought it proper to order out the militia of Lower Austria, Salzburg, and that of Inner Austria. The militia of Upper Austria has been under arms since the armies advanced partly on the Inn, and partly to invest the fortress of Ohnhaus.”
[The substance of the 9th Austrian bulletin was inserted in this paper heretofore dated Prague.]
FRENCH BULLETINS.
ELEVENTH BULLETIN.
Ebersdorf May 24.
The duke of Dantzic entered Innsbruck the 19th. On the 11th he had taken 7 cannon and 600 men at Strub Pass. On the 13th he routed Chasteler at Voergeil. Gen. Duroi having raised the siege of the fortress of Kustein joined the duke. Chasteler had entered the Tyrol with a few wretches, disseminating revolt and assassination. Several thousand Bavarians & one hundred Frenchmen (including 60 Belgians, Chasteler's countrymen) have fallen a sacrifice to the ferocity of these bears of the mountains, which his discourses excited. This wretch owed the possession of his estate of some millions to the beneficence of the emperor! The Tyrolese excite those who have excited them to this destructive rebellion. Their rage against Chasteler, when he retreated, nearly cost him his life. The valley of Zillethal submitted first. Innsbruck and all the circles have sent deputations to his majesty the king of Bavaria, vowing allegiance, and imploring his clemency.
Voralberg, instigated to tumult by incendiary proclamations, will imitate Tyrol, and this part of Germany will be snatched from the horrors and crimes of popular insurrections.
COMBAT OF URFAR.
On the 17th of this month, at 2 P. M. three Austrian columns, commanded by Grainville, Bucalowitz, and Sommariva, supported by a reserve corps under Jellachich, attacked Vandamme, at Urfar, in front of the bridge of Lintz. The Prince of Ponte Corvo came up immediately with the cavalry and the 1st brigade of Saxon infantry. Vandamme with the Wirttemberg troops, 4 squadrons of Saxon hussars and dragoons, repulsed with spirit the two first columns of the enemy, drove them from their positions, took six pieces of cannon, and 400 men, and routed them. The enemy's third column appeared on the heights of Boslingberg at 7 P. M. and their infantry immediately covered the top of the mountain. They were attacked by the Saxon infantry, and driven from their posts with the loss of 300 men and several waggons of ammunition. The enemy retreated in disorder to Freystadt and Haslach. The hussars sent after them took many prisoners, arms and ammunition. The enemy lost 2000 killed and wounded, besides prisoners: our loss does not amount to 400.
TWELFTH BULLETIN.
Ebersdorf, May 26.
This speaks of the repair of bridges
on the Danube. The rise of the river was expected to continue till the middle of June, to measure the height of which the French were preparing to drive a line of piles to which to attach an immense chain of iron which the Austrians had taken from the Turks. By these means and by the aid of fortifications they expect to be able to manœuvre on both banks of the river.
Their light horse was opposite Presburg. Gen. Lauriston was in Styria. The duke of Dantzic was about joining the army near Vienna, by forced marches: several corps had arrived. The prisoners since the capitulation of Vienna are 7 field marshal lieutenants, 9 major generals, 10 cols. 20 majors and lieut. cols. 100 capts. 350 subalterns, 3000 non-commissioned officers and privates, besides several thousand at the hospitals.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN.
Ebersdorf May 28. 1809.
On the night of the 26th our bridges were carried away by force of the waters, and mills which had been set afloat. We had no time to drive the piles and to fix the great iron chains. One bridge is repaired, another will be to-morrow. On the 27th we heard of the arrival of the army of Italy at Bruck. General Lauriston has formed a junction with this army, not having heard from them for twelve days. The viceroy this campaign has manifested a sang froid and a foresight which evince the great commander. Jellachich, who by his insolent proclamation to the Tyrolese, so inflamed their passions, has had his whole corps destroyed. The archduke John, who wrote with such excessive presumption to the duke of Ragusa, evacuated Gratz yesterday, scarcely carrying with him 20 or 25,000 men of the fine army that entered Italy—his arrogance has terminated in shame and infamy. The people of Italy accompanied our soldiers with tears and benedictions, and gave them every assistance. Their contempt and hatred of the archduke John were only equalled by their joy at our triumphant approach. Certain papers showed that they bore a great love to the emperor, and would not accept offices under the Austrian government.
The regiments of Italy, who distinguished themselves in Poland, covered themselves with glory. This charming country is rapidly progressing to the most happy destinies. All the accounts from the Austrian army state their loss on the 21st and 22d to have been enormous; the flower of the army perished. The wits of Vienna say that “General Danube saved the Austrian army.” Tyrol and Volterga are subjugated. Carniola, Styria, Corinthia, Salzburg, Upper and Lower Austria, are tranquilized and disarmed!
When Trieste was taken possession of, all English colonial produce was confiscated. Saving the Russian squadron, was a circumstance peculiar gratifying to the emperor. The junction of the army of Dalmatia approaches.
The brigand Schill, who truly gives himself the title of general in the service of England, who prostitutes the name of the king of Prussia, as the satellites of England do that of Ferdinand, has been driven to an island in the Elbe. The king of Westphalia, besides 15,000 native troops, has one Dutch and one French division; add to this two divisions of a corps of observation under Riquaud and Despeaux, and Beaumont's 3000 cavalry, now disposable by the pacification of Swabia.
The destruction of forty mills which supplied the city of Vienna with bread, is evidence of the hatred of the princes of the House of Lorraine to that city!
FOURTEENTH BULLETIN.
Ebersdorf, June 1, 1809.
The bridges on the Danube are entirely rebuilt.—They have added to them a flying bridge, and they are preparing all the materials necessary for throwing over another bridge of rafts. Seven machines are driving piles; but the Danube being in several places 24 and 26 feet deep, much time is always taken up in fixing the anchors as the machines are removed. The works, however, are advancing, and will shortly be finished.
The brigadier general of engineers, L. zowski, is working on the left bank, on the head of a bridge, which will be 600 toises in extent, and will be covered with a good deck, lined with runnel water.

The 44th crew of the flotilla of Boulogne, commanded by captain Baste, has arrived. A great number of boats cruise about the islands, cover the bridge, and render a variety of services.
The battalion of navy workmen is employed in making small armed vessels, which will serve to command the river perfectly.
After the defeat of the corps of gen. Jellachich, M. Mathieu, an officer attached to the army of Italy, was sent with a dragoon express on the road to Salzburg; having met in succession with a column of 650 troops of the line, and a column of 2000 Landwehr, who were wounded and straggling, summoned them to surrender, and they laid down their arms.
Lauriston, general of division, arrived at Odenburg, the first county of Hungary, with a strong advanced guard. It appears that there is some commotion in Hungary, that the minds of the people are very much divided, and that the majority is not in favor of Austria.
Lassalle, general of division, has his head-quarters opposite Presburg, and has advanced his posts to Altenburg and near to Raab.
Three divisions of the army of Italy have arrived at Neustadt. The viceroy has been for two days at the headquarters of the emperor.
Gen. Macdonald, commander of a corps of the army of Italy, has entered Graz. They found in this capital of Styria, immense magazines of provisions and clothing, and equipments of every sort.
The duke of Dantzic is at Lintz. The prince of Ponte Corvo [Berthier] is marching for Vienna, with the Wurttembergers, is at Saint Pölten, Mautern and Krems.
Tranquility prevails in the Tyrol. Cut off by the movements of the duke of Dantzic and of the army of Italy, all the Austrians, who had imprudently engaged at this point, have been destroyed, partly by the duke of Dantzic, and the rest, such as the corps of Jellachich, by the army of Italy. Those who were in Styria had no other resource but to attempt in parties to traverse Germany on their way to the Upper Palatinate. They formed a small column of infantry and cavalry, who escaped from Lindau, and was met by colonel Roisset, of gen. Beaumont's corps of observation. The column was cut off at Neumarkt, and the whole body, officers and soldiers, laid down their arms.
Vienna is quiet; bread and wine are abundant, but meat, which this country gets from the interior of Hungary, begins to grow scarce. Contrary to all seasons of policy and humanity, the enemy do every thing to starve their captives, and this city, which contains their wives and children. This conduct is very different from that of our Henry IV. who himself supplied an enemy city he was besieging.
The duke of Montebello [Lasnes] died yesterday, at 5 o'clock in the morning. Some time before the emperor conversed an hour with him. His majesty sent, by gen. Rapp, his aide de camp, for Dr. Franc, one of the most celebrated physicians of Europe. His wounds were in good condition; but a destructive fever had made the most injurious progress in a few hours. All the aid of the art was unavailing. His majesty ordered the body of the duke of Montebello to be embalmed and carried to France, to receive the honors due to his high rank and eminent services. Thus has departed one of the most distinguished soldiers that France has had. In the numerous battles he had been in he had received 13 wounds. The emperor has shown great sensibility on this loss, which will be felt by all Frenchmen.
FIFTEENTH BULLETIN.
Ebersdorf, June 2.
The army of Dalmatia has gained the greatest success. It has defeated every thing that opposed it at Mont-Klara, Gradatz, Lieca and Ottachaz. The commander in chief, Stoisewich, was taken. The duke of Ragusa arrived on the 28th [May] at Pume, & formed a junction with the grand army, of which the army of Dalmatia was the right extreme. We will make known the relation of the duke of Ragusa on these events.
On the 28th an English squadron of 4 ships of the line, 2 frigates, and a big appeared before Trieste, with the intention of taking the Russian squadron. The general Count Cafferelli, had just arrived there. As the city had but 24 thirty-sixes, and 16 twenty-fours, and fixed them in battery, and immediately clapped springs on their cables. Every thing was prepared to receive the enemy, who having missed his aim retired. 1000 Austrians who had passed from Krems to the right bank of the Danube were defeated by the Wurttemberg corps, who made 60 prisoners.
SIXTEENTH BULLETIN.
Ebersdorf, June 4.
The enemy had thrown a division of 9000 men on the right bank of the Danube, opposite Presburg, which was entrenched in the village of Egeran. The duke of Auersstadt ordered the riflemen [viraileurs] of Hesse Darmstadt, supported by the 12th of the line (infantry) to attack it yesterday. The village was soon carried. A major, 8 officers of the regiment of Beaulieu (among them the grandson of that field marshal) and four hundred men were taken. The rest of the regiment were killed, wounded or driven into the water. The remainder of the division secured themselves in an island till they could repass the river. The riflemen of Hesse Darmstadt fought well.
The viceroy's head quarters are this day at Odenburg.
The most valuable effects of the court have been removed from Buda to Peterawadin, whither the empress is retired.
The duke of Ragusa is arrived at Laybach.
Gen. Macdonald is master of Graz. He is surrounding the citadel, which makes a show of resistance.
At the battle of Essling the brigadier Foulers, being wounded, was thrown from his horse; and major general Darosnel, one of the Emperor's aids, while carrying orders to a division of cuirassiers who were charging, was also thrown. We have the satisfaction of learning that these two Generals and one hundred and fifty men that we supposed lost, are only wounded, and were found in the field, when the Emperor gave orders to concentrate between Essling and Gross-Aspern on hearing that the bridge of Danube had given way.
The Danube is lowering; though from the continuation of the heats, a rise is feared.
From the army of the grand duchy of Warsaw. After the capture of the bridge of Gora, the enemy having abandoned the right bank of the Vistula, the army under the command of prince Poniatowski was divided into two columns; the first ascending the Vistula to Pulawy, the other marching to Kielce; on the 4th Poniatowski entered Lublin, and the next day marched towards Sandomir. Part of the army entered Pizersworski and cut off the communication between Lemberg and Cracow.
Genera Rozniecki with four hundred cavalry took 710 prisoners, comprising major and nine other officers; also sundry arms, shoes and clothing.
Poniatowski succeeded in an attack on Sandomir, which was strongly fortified. The enemy lost 1000 men killed, 1200 prisoners, 20 cannon, and considerable stores. Poniatowski's cavalry extending to Leopold is pushing on to Cracow. They have set free 3000 men who had been enlisted by force.
On the 14th, Thorn was attacked. The tete-de-pont was not in a state of defence. The garrison burnt that part of the bridge which communicated with it, and took possession of the island. This movement was made, after an affair very destructive to the enemy, who not being able to pass the river, gave up the enterprise when he saw the good appearance of the city.
On the 16th the enemy under Plock attempted the passage of the Vistula, but were repulsed and obliged to burn their boats.
From the 16th to the 23d general Dombrowski attacked the enemy between Bromberg and Czestochow, and repulsed him with effect before Bromberg, afforded full protection to Czestochow and Thorn, and secured the communication of this latter place with Inowraclaw.
London, May 14.—By a gentleman recently from France, we learn, that the quantities of corn, wine and other produce, upon hand, is incredible—and the prices so low, that the land-holders are reduced to totally unable to pay their taxes. A representation of this state of the country, was made to the Emperor by three of his Ministers—and Napoleon said he would attend to it. From this, it was immediately stated, that a decree would pass, permitting the exportation of corn, flour, wine, brandy, &c. and annulling the import of certain enumerated articles. A second express was sent by Mr. Armstrong, to overtake the messenger appointed to carry out dispatches to America. And it is believed that this contains the notice of some decree of this kind.
London, June 12.—Accounts have been received from Buenos Ayres, brought by a vessel from Cadiz, announcing the total defeat and submission of Liniers to the patriotic party, who had established a junta, proclaimed Ferdinand VII. and forced Liniers to sign a declaration that he would surrender the government on the arrival of the person appointed to succeed him. In the conflict we learn, that 13 of his adherents had been put to death.
St. Petersburg, May 13.—It is already understood that our troops have already received orders to enter the provinces of the Austrian monarchy. Yet upon this day no formal declaration of war has appeared. The Prince of Schwartzenberg is still here.
Hamburg Correspondent, May 31.
Amsterdam, 27th May, 1809.—We remain here still in the same dis-
agreeable situation; yet have no doubt heard of the British withdrawing their decrees in favor of the American navigation; but on the other hand, they have enforced a blockade on our, the French, and some Italian ports, so that the navigation for your ships, will, in Europe, be chiefly confined to the Baltic and those quarters.—It is now a question, how France will act in regard to the decrees taken by her against the American navigators.—Will Napoleon follow the British example or will he it possible, now bring his decrees into a more rigorous execution? For my part, I do not believe that his adopted system will allow him to deviate from the measures taken; and in that case no American vessel will be able to touch at any port on the Continent. Three ships have arrived lately at Tonningen and it vicinity from Baltimore; but it seems to be a question yet whether they will have the free disposal of their cargoes.—Some say that they are to be warehoused at Hamburg and Altona, till the decision of Napoleon is known respecting them."
Cassel, March 25.—A special court martial has pronounced sentence of death upon the arrested leaders, of April 22d, which at 3 o'clock P. M. was carried into execution. Several secret agents of the ex-collector, who were confined here have been sent away under a strong escort.
Naples, May 25.—The police arrested very lately some individuals, the greater part monks or ecclesiastics, who were strongly suspected of having a criminal understanding with the Court of Palermo.
The violence of His Excellency the Minister of Police is more than sufficient to baffle such miserable intrigues, which are moreover not less effectually frustrated by the affection that all the Neopolitans bear to their sovereigns.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2.
Having nearly closed the publication of the debates of the last session of Congress, our paper has resumed a more miscellaneous complexion. In addition to a comprehensive detail of domestic and foreign events, various topics of general interest will be discussed, and our progress in literature and the arts be exhibited. We shall thus endeavor to render the National Intelligencer the vehicle of amusement as well as instruction, and to relieve the gravity of political discussions by the lighter effusions of genius.
Will it be esteemed arrogant, on this occasion, to dwell for a few moments on the duties of the Press? As, under a free government, there can be no object more important than the regulating it so as most effectually to make it the means of promoting the general welfare. Those who appreciate its influence, and who have contemplated with alarm the abuses, not only of which it is susceptible, but likewise those into which it has actually run in past times, must have derived no inconsiderable satisfaction from its improvement during a few years past. It is but a short time since mechanical skill was deemed the only necessary qualification of an Editor, who was consequently the humble copyist of the crude matter cast in his way by accident. Although this still remains the general qualification, there have sprung up a considerable number of prints, in different parts of the union, conducted with taste and discrimination, and sometimes with learning and genius. Editors, possessed of these attainments, disdaining in general to stoop to the vulgar habits of detraction, and able, in the mass of matter placed before them, to distinguish the wheat from the chaff, might be expected to render their papers the vehicles of valuable information and the powerful advocates of truth. The expectation has, in no inconsiderable degree, been realised, and the general character of the American Press been much ameliorated; for the good has not been confined to the Presses characterised by those traits, but has been extended to the minor prints of the country, which have borrowed copiously from them. Changes that are gradual are usually imperceptible. It may be from this circumstance that this favorable change in the character of our prints is not generally realised. But whoever will give himself the trouble to examine the files of papers printed ten or twelve years ago will find that there were not at that time more than two or three entitled to the least distinction, except on the score of mechanical talent; whereas now there is scarcely a state in the union, in which there is not one or more prints directed by a well educated mind.
Public instruction is the vital principle of a republic, and will in every well regulated society be invariably found to have been the germ of the general welfare. Its offspring are liberty, dignity of mind, intellectual eminence, that spirit of research that
explores the true riches of a country; and that spirit of industry that makes the most of them. It is the poet's theme, and the philosopher's text. Our true greatness will exactly keep pace with its progress, and our liberty will be as fugitive as a dream unless it be generally, if not universally, extended among all ranks of the people. It is to the aristocracy of knowledge, more than to any other cause, that we are to trace the precarious and ephemeral existence of liberty in every quarter of the globe. The passions of men will always impel them to whatever conduces to their aggrandizement; by the monopoly of knowledge the few have hitherto possessed the means of influence over the multitude; they have, as a body, invariably used it for the promotion of their own ends; and their tyranny has risen on the slavery of nations. This will ever be the case, until nations are enlightened; until the aristocratical monopoly of knowledge is broken; until equal laws secure equal rights.
How shall this great effect be produced? The means are various; and whenever, or by whomsoever possessed, they create the most solemn duties. On governments, whether that of the union, those of the states, or those of minor corporations, these duties are, perhaps, of the highest obligation. Their power over the rising generation, and generations yet unborn, is almost infinite. Have they exercised it, or is it probable they will exercise it to such an extent as to insure the vast stake dependent upon it? It is a mournful truth, that they have not; and it is awfully to be feared that they will not. Limiting their views to the paltry interests of the day, they reject those liberal and comprehensive views in which alone eventual and permanent interests are embraced. Something, it is true, may much may be hoped for from them; but it is to be feared that they will leave much to be done by others.
Next to the power of governments over this momentous object, is, or, at least, may be that of the Press. To estimate its influence, it is only necessary to remark that more than a moiety of the whole reading of the country is through it, and that the principal reading of nine-tenths of the people is confined to newspapers. How much then of the public instruction must depend upon their contents? Hence results the infinite importance of those contents, and the solemn obligations imposed on those who conduct them to render them the vehicles of useful information and sound principles. Can there be a stronger stimulus to ambition, a higher incentive to virtue, than the thought of an Editor that he is addressing a nation, whose judgment, in concerns of the highest moment, may depend on the information he lays before them? How elevated ought such a man to be above the petty interests of the moment, and the round of personal feuds that form the endless web of party? He does not address himself to this or that man, but to millions, whose cause can be no other than the cause of truth. Let this fact be once realised, and the Press will soon become, what it ought to be, the most powerful instrument of instruction, the shield of good men, and only dreadful to the vicious.
The number of Presses already established in the U. States may be safely estimated at four hundred. Computing one thousand subscribers to each of these, and five readers for every subscriber, it will follow that the aggregate readers of newspapers in this country amount to two millions, which considerably exceeds a moiety of the whole population above the age of twelve years. Through the instrumentality, then, of the Press, the great mass of the people, can be daily reached, and their minds habitually penetrated with truth, which, by being offered in a practicable shape, will command their constant attention. On this theatre, and in the presence of the whole nation, every topic of interest, on which different minds hold different opinions, may be discussed by the collective talent of millions, here concentrated to a focus. The final decision, under the auspices of learning and genius, will be, where it ought to be, with the whole people, who, as they are to be the gainers or sufferers, should be the eventual judges. Have knowledge, truth or liberty ever before had such chances among men?
A well conducted newspaper should not only be the centinel of liberty and the advocate of violated rights, but should likewise be the pioneer of human industry, should shed on individual pursuit light borrowed from the habits of other nations, should describe and recommend their improvements in agriculture and the arts, should animate and direct the public zeal to the development of our own resources, should notice with approbation the efforts of genius and persevering labor to produce beneficial results by their researches into nature or their
combinations of art, should inspire an ambition to cultivate every thing native, and to render us as we ought to be (and must be) to secure the perpetuity of our rights) in every respect an independent people.
Such, fellow-editors, is the vast field that lies before us for cultivation. It contains the germs of many useful plants; but their nurture requires constant care, and the weeds that would otherwise choke them must be eradicated with a vigorous arm. Such, fellow-citizens, is the powerful engine at work among you, which, like the Cameleon, will borrow much of its color from the objects that surround it, and which requires the zealous attention and patronage of talent and virtue to promote its beneficent ends. Unable, like the Cameleon, to live upon air, by a just compliance with your engagements, you should, moreover, place the Editor upon independent ground by a just reward for arduous services. One of the most fatal causes of the inferiority of the American Press is the almost criminal inattention of subscribers to this circumstance. Let us hope that every day, with our growing prosperity, may diminish this evil, together with its effect. Other duties call for discharge. While you encourage prints conducted with talent and candor, discountenance those distinguished by the opposite views. The first is the greatest blessing of a free people, the last their greatest curse. The moral obligation that enforces the support of the one equally dictates the discouragement of the other.
It only remains, in a few words, to notice the peculiar duties required at this time of the Press. It ought to maintain the same vigilant and imposing attitude, which it has so long opposed to the injustice of foreign powers; for there is too little reason to consider that injustice as extinct, and the only rational means of averting, is to be prepared for it. The best preparation for it, the way instead of disarming it of almost all its violence, is to cultivate to the utmost our internal resources; not the gold or silver trash that fools only mistake for national wealth; but the genial soil afforded by a beneficent nature, the products it bears or is capable of producing; the arts that shape and combine objects for comfort and enjoyment; and the roads & canals, which, in proportion as they detach us from a dependence on others, make us dependent on each other. Hence, the improvements of agriculture, the growth of domestic manufactures, and permanent roads and canals, constitute the objects, which, in our opinion, at this time, most imperiously call for the public attention. On these several objects the public mind must be enlightened before they will be pursued with a zeal becoming their importance.—Towards this great end it shall be our humble ambition to contribute our mite. In such a path we shall not fear to go alone; though we shall be highly gratified with having as companions of the way, the learning, research and leisure of minds that acknowledge the justness of the preceding remarks. We cordially invite their contributions.
On Monday arrived in this city, captain Coles, the bearer of dispatches from our Minister in France. He arrived at New-York on Saturday last on the Syren, which sailed from L'Orient on the 18th June.
No change is understood to have taken place in our relations with France.
The Mentor had not sailed when Mr. Coles left France, being detained to await the orders of Mr. Armstrong.
We have received by this arrival a file of Paris papers, from the first of April to the thirteenth June inclusive. They contain no important intelligence later than that received by the arrival at Salem a few days ago. A few articles however are extracted.
It is understood that the French losses in the Austrian war, and particularly in the engagement of the 21st and 22d May have been very great; though from the French papers no such thing could be inferred, their contents consisting almost entirely of literary articles, appointments in the Legion of Honor, celebrations of birthdays and victories, and announcements of public spectacles.
Our attention has been called to an important omission on a part of a sentence in the instructions of Mr. Erskine, as published in the New-York prints and from them copied into the National Intelligencer. The words omitted are these—"a minister fully empowered to consign them to." The paragraph in question therefore should read thus:—
"Upon receiving through you, on the part of the American government, a distinct and official recognition of the three mentioned conditions, his majesty will lose no time in sending to America a minister fully empowered to consign them to a former and regular treaty."
THE THEATRE.
In this City is about closing for the season, the Company designed to perform but two nights more. The Pieces performed here, have been very judiciously selected, and the performance of them, though slight defects

LAST NIGHT BUT ONE.
Tomorrow Evening will be presented
The favorite Comedy in 2 acts, called
THE WEDDING DAY,
Written by Mrs. Inchbald.
To which will be added, (never performed here,) A grand Operatic Romance in 2 acts called
THE FORTY THIEVES.
A particular description of this grand romance, the scenery, decorations, &c. will be found in the bills.
* Box One Dollar—Pit Three Quarters of a Dollar.
Tickets for Children at 50 cents.
* Tickets to be had at the Office of The morning and Evening Star , Eleventh-street, near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Doors will open at Six—Curtain rise Quarter before Seven o'Clock.
TAMMANY SOCIETY.
A stated Meeting of the Tammany Society or Columbian Order, will be held at the Council Fire of their Great Wigwam (Linn's say's hotel) on Friday the 4th of the present month of August, precisely at the going down of the Sun.
The Members composing the Council of Sachems are requested to assemble on that day at the same place, one hour previous to the general meeting, to transact such business as may be required.
By order of the Society.
WILLIAM LAMBERT, Sec'y.
City of Washington, Month of August, 1809, year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine.
M R . THOMAS CARPENTER having been appointed by the Directors of the Manufacturing Company of this city, to collect from the Stockholders the amount of their several subscriptions as they become due; and having given bond for the faithful execution of his duty—it is hoped that the subscribers will pay their subscriptions to him punctually, so as to enable the Company to extend the useful work which has been commenced.
ROBERT TRENT, President of the Washington Manufacturing Company, August 2—
ON MONDAY the 7th inst. a further installment will become due. The Subscribers will forward the institution by calling at my house adjoining Rhodes's tavern to make payment. Much of its success depends upon promptitude.
THOMAS CARPENTER.
August 2—3t
Calvert county court, May Term, 1809. WHEREAS upon the application of William Spencer and Wife two of the representatives of a certain John M c Dowell deceased, certain commissioners were appointed to ascertain whether the estate of the said John M c Dowell would admit of division agreeably to the act of Assembly, entitled "An act to direct descents," which said commissioners have made a return to Calvert county court—and whereas it has been stated that some of the representatives of the said John M c Dowell, deceased, to wit: Ann Blackburn, James Ellis and Dolly his wife and Alice Blackburn, living out of the state of Maryland: It is thereupon adjudged and ordered, that notice be given by publication of this order in the Maryland Gazette and National Intelligencer, at least three weeks successively before the last day of August next to the absent Representatives to appear in Calvert county court on the second Monday of October next, to show cause if any they have why the return of the said commissioners should be ratified.
Signed by order of the court, WILLIAM S. MORSELL, Cl. Cy. Ct. August 2—3w
BY HIS EXCELLENCY, EDWARD LLOYD, ESQ. GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it has been officially represented to me that a certain Thomas Burke, who has lately been sentenced by the judges of Washington county court, to suffer death, for a rape committed on the body of Catharine Maria Brawner, an infant under the age of 12 years, made his escape from Washington county jail, on the evening of the 4th July inst. And whereas it is obviously the duty of the Executive, in the execution of the laws, to bring all malefactors to justice—I have therefore thought proper to issue this my proclamation, and do by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer Three hundred Dollars Reward to any person or persons who shall apprehend and bring to justice the said Thomas Burke.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the state of Maryland, this 15th day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and the independence of the United States of America, the thirty-fourth.
EDWARD LLOYD. By his excellency's command, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
Ordered that the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week for the space of six weeks, in the American and Federal Gazette at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette and Maryland Republican at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Maryland Herald at Hagerstown, Burgess's paper at Fredericktown, and in the Star at Easton.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY. July 31—law6w
MECHANIC DINNER.
A GREEN TURTLE will be served up at Sebastian Sprang on Saturday 12th inst.
Dinner and pint of Madeira Wine, 82 1/2. None but subscribers admitted. Subscription papers are and will remain at Messrs. Charles Jones's Tavern, near the Centre Market, and Davy Dobbins's near the Navy Yard, until the 9th inst. and no longer.
N. B. The Mechanics of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria are invited to subscribe.
August 2—3t.
land also has had its weight in producing the late measures of the "perjured cabinet." To meet the dark menace and mysterious manoeuvres of treason with the voice of firm fidelity, let us assemble, commune together, and swear to rally round our rights.—We do not lack confidence in Mr. Madison; we do not desire to dictate to him; but the opinions of thousands of patriots and freemen may guide him in the path of the public will and the nation's honor.
Where can the good work be commenced more properly than in Baltimore—proverbial for the patriotism of its inhabitants? Will not the amor patriæ which glows in the bosom of a Smith, a Nicholson, a Johnson, a Buchanan, a Stricker, a M c Elderry, a M c Culloch, and all our respectable merchants and other citizens, impel them to deliberate on this occasion for the public good? We are confident it will. Whig.
New York, June 27.
We learn from a gentleman who left Bordeaux the 17th of June, that Bonaparte first gave permission to American vessels that had sailed from American ports under the late arrangement with the British minister Mr. Erskine, to enter the ports of Holland and immediately after ordered them all to be seized.
It was reported at Bordeaux that sixty thousand French troops were on their march to Spain, and that it was the intention of the marshals dukes of Etchengen, Treviso and the generals Suchet and Kellerman, to let the English penetrate a little into the interior of Spain and thus draw them into a snare.
The following article was published in a French paper, and was deemed to be official:—
ANVERS, June 20.—In the present state of things, it may be regarded as certain, that the imperial decree of the 16th September, will be executed with more rigor than ever; and that its influence will extend to the allies of France on the continent; for, if ever there was a moment when a blow could be struck to the commerce of England, to the productions of her fabrics and to that of her colonies, it is the present one. Almost all the coast of Europe belongs to France, to her friends or allies. Trieste, as well as Sweden, are lost to England; and the Baltic sea will soon be surrounded by an army, who will protect it from the introduction of prohibited goods. No other system than that followed since a long time, can now be adopted without ruin to French commerce and French fabrics; and that facility of coming into our ports under the American flag, ought to be forbidden. These are truths of which all the commercial places of France are penetrated, particularly that of Paris."
New York, July 29.
Christophe, the President of Hayti, on the 1st July issued a general order, in which he details a victory he obtained over the middle of June, over the army of his competitor, who had assembled all his disposable force before Mirebalais. General David Trois, who commanded the troops of Petion, lost his life in the engagement; Petion himself narrowly escaped; Bourdet, colonel of the 13th regiment, lost himself in the woods, and was taken prisoner, with a great number of others.
NOTICE.
ALL Citizens, Native or Naturalized of the United States, having occasion to pass into Foreign Countries under the protection of passports from the Department of State, are notified that, it being found necessary to change the form heretofore in use, all applications for passports must be accompanied by a Notarial Certificate of the height, complexion, color of the hair and eyes, as well as such marks natural or artificial as may serve to identify the applicant, beside which proof of citizenship will be required.
Department of State, August 1, 1809.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the subscriber of Washington county district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans Court of the county and district aforesaid, Letters of Administration on the Personal Estate of Edward L. Smith, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of said deceased, are hereby desired to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the first day of February next; and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand this 28th day of July 1809. MARARET SMITH, Adm n of E. L. Smith, deceased. August 2—w4t
NOTICE.
Will be offered at the Subscribers Auction Room, on Thursday next, 50 dozen Porter and Ale in bottles, 4 hogsheads Ale and Porter, 1 do. Spirits, 3 barrels do, 3 do. Gin, 12 boxes Havana Segars, 1 do. Fum'd Hats. An assortment of Dry Goods and a variety of Household Furniture, &c. &c. Sale to commence at 1-2 past 1 o'clock, P. M. N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Aucts. August 2—1t.
violations of the Embargo Act , have in a great measure impeded its salutary tendency, by furnishing foreigners with those supplies which it was our interest and our duty to withhold until they returned to the observance of justice, inspiring also a belief that in consequence of the existence of domestic faction, our government would prove unable to maintain its wise and excellent system, invited thereby an obstinate perseverance of injury on the part of the belligerent powers: It is therefore further resolved , that we view those acts of resistance and of violation, with a spirit of high displeasure.
And whereas, it has been represented, that a few evil disposed persons reside within these United States, who, either actuated by foreign intrigues or attachments, or some other unwise and unworthy motives, have imbibed a dissatisfaction to our general union: It is therefore resolved , that we hold the constitution and connection which binds the good people of these states together as one nation, to be most sacred: That while it is founded upon the plighted faith of all, it is the best and only safe security of our national independence and civil liberties: And because a dissolution of the American confederacy and a division into separate governments, thereby rendering us distinct and rival, and frequently hostile nations in the neighborhood of each other, would lessen our means of resisting the aggression of Europe, subject us to European intrigues, connections and alliances; ceaseless repeated war among ourselves, produce the necessity of permanent military establishments, exciting mutual jealousy, apprehensions and animosity, and incompatible with the preservation of a republican system, produce many governments necessarily expensive instead of a single one, enabled by the distance of danger to be pacific and economical; introduce oppressive and impoverishing taxes, and in fine, destroy every promising prospect of freedom, independence and happiness, obtained by our revolution. It is resolved , that with arms in our hands and patriotism in our hearts, we will, whenever necessary, defend the union of our country against every hostile attempt and at every hazard.
Resolved, That while we cannot omit to entertain a proper sense of the disappointment and indignity occasioned by the late arbitrary conduct of the British cabinet, that we cherish a truly just and impartial disposition towards the powers at war.—Wishing to the world at large, the enjoyment of peace, prosperity and happiness, our only legitimate endeavors are directed to the preservation and security of our own essential rights. And resolved also, that our only object is to preserve the freedom, prosperity and national privileges of the United States, without partiality, animosity or prejudice.
Resolved, That thus approving of the late embargo, and of the other measures pursued during the administration of Mr. JEFFERSON, that, in order to renew to our illustrious late chief magistrate, in his retirement, a proper expression of our approbation, the GENERAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE of this city, be requested, in a suitable manner, to signify to him, our gratitude for the wisdom and integrity of his administration.
Resolved also, That we repose the same high confidence in the integrity and talents of JAMES MADISON, and in the Republican majorities of both Houses of the Congress of the United States, and that the General Republican Committee be also authorized and requested, in the fullest manner, to assure the President of the great confidence reposed in him, and of our determined resolution to support the government of our country.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the PUBLIC ADVERTISER and the NEW YORK JOURNAL. HENRY RUTGERS, Chairman, JAMES TOWNSEND, Secretary.
Philadelphia, July 25.
TOWN MEETINGS.
Is there a spark of that spirit which warmed the souls of men in 1775, yet alive in the bosoms of Americans?
Are the merchants of our days less virtuous than the merchants of those days?
Let them look at the proceedings of the merchants in England—it is not the ruinous policy of their own government of which they complain, but of our prosperity, which they wish to reduce, and if they are willing to reduce, would destroy.
They wish to reduce our trade even to a worse state than under our colonial condition.
Are the merchants of America ready to submit, and in silence too?
Their silence is acquiescence.
And better it were, that they should declare their submission aloud in the market place, than skulk like unclean animals into filthy holes.
If they mean to show themselves Americans, let them meet in public assembly, let them speak to the representatives their opinions, whatever they may be—and let the Congress of the United States know, that the merchants are not the slaves of any foreign nation. Aurora.
Baltimore, July 26.
TOWN MEETINGS.
Would it not be advisable, in the present alarming and degraded posture of our affairs, to convene meetings in every quarter, to speak our sense of British perfidy, and to pledge ourselves to support our government in the adoption of decisive measures of some kind or other? The propriety of such meetings will be more obvious, when it is considered that the pusillanimity of the Tenth Congress, in abandoning a wise policy, has greatly encouraged England to renewed aggression, when we are totally unprepared to resist it.
The correspondence of the traitors of Essex with the government of Eng-
any vessel lying in the said harbor, port, or road, or from any vessel in the said harbor, port, or road, into any such foreign vessel.—And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, and the lords commissioners of the admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
S. COTTRELL.
At the Court of the Queen's Palace, the 17th of May, 1809—Present, the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas by an Order in Council, bearing date the 26th April, 1809, his Majesty was pleased to direct, that the Blockade imposed by that Order should extend to all ports and places as far North as the river Elbe, inclusively, his Majesty, more distinctly to ascertain the places to be taken as included within the limits of the said blockade, is pleased by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order and it is hereby ordered, that the said Blockade shall be construed to extend so as to comprehend the Eastern as well as the Western Elms; and to prevent all vessels from sailing into or out of that river by any channel to the Westward of the Island of Juys; and the Right Honorable the Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury, his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, and the Judges of the Courts of Vice-Admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain. STEPHEN COTTRELL.
New York, July 29.
At a General Meeting of the Republican Citizens of the city and county of New York, convened in the PARK, pursuant to public notice on the 28th day of July, 1809.
HENRY RUTGERS, Chairman, JAMES TOWNSEND, Secretary.
The following resolutions were read and agreed to unanimously.
Whereas, intelligence has been received and is believed, that the court and ministry of Great-Britain have rejected and disavowed the late settlement made between Mr. Erskine their regular and accredited minister here, and Mr. Smith our Secretary of State: And whereas, in consequence of such official assurances as justified an expectation that the honor and good faith of that nation were solemnly pledged by sufficient authority, to abstain from further unjust aggressions, and settle our differences upon equitable & honorable terms in such a manner as should be compatible with the dignified character of the United States, and affording atonement for past wrongs, furnish the proper means of future security; did from a belief that overtures thus made by a regular minister, and accepted on the part of the United States with that frankness and promptitude which evinced our impartiality towards the powers at war, and our desire to retain peace, consistently with the preservation of our neutral rights, withdraw those measures in relation to Great-Britain which were provided for our own security; it is now distinctly perceived that we can no longer entrust ourselves, to the justice and honor of the English cabinet, or even to the assurances of its minister, and perceiving also the destruction of credulous, powerless and unresisting states, that it remains for the government to employ our invincible means to ensure our own protection.
It is therefore declared, That this meeting entertains a proper sense of indignation, occasioned by the multiplied and long continued injuries of the belligerents of Europe, & that such indignation is now particularly increased towards Great-Britain, on account of the deception and palpable breach of good faith which has been practised towards our government, adding renewed insults to incessant injuries no longer to be endured.— And it is resolved, further , that valuing the honor of our government, and the independence, rights and safety of our nation, more than we regard private interest, we are willing to sustain whatever privations may be deemed essential to the general good, and are determined to support the government of the United States in PEACE & in WAR, in such measures as it shall judge expedient for the public welfare.
And whereas, by the constitution & laws of the United States, and every other well regulated Society, the power of determining upon peace or war, and the arduous task of devising such measures as are deemed most proper and necessary for public protection, are exclusively entrusted to the regular government: Resolved , That it is the duty of every good and faithful citizen to respect and obey the laws of his country, & to afford his utmost aid in enforcing such steps as are taken to repel every foreign aggression.
Resolved, That from the highly favored situation, the great extent, the natural means of independence and multiplied blessings of these United States, and from their ability to rise within their own limits every article necessary to their subsistence and to comfort, while, on the other hand, the principal belligerent nations of Europe, and particularly Great-Britain is not only furnished by us with many of her most important and necessary supplies, but also an extensive and valuable market for the sale of her commodities, thereby supporting her manufactures and commerce, and consequently her maritime power, the EMBARGO and NON-INTERCOURSE LAWS were wise and salutary measures, well calculated, when strictly executed and obeyed, to enforce redress of our grievances and respect for our rights. And inasmuch also , as a very considerable portion of our mercantile tonnage, many millions of American property and many thousands of our fellow citizens engaged in seafaring employments were abroad on the high seas or in foreign ports, exposed and unprotected, that the embargo was a JUST AND NECESSARY MEASURE OF SELF PRESERVATION, calculated to induce foreign powers to revise their injuries and impolitic systems, increasing the prospects of a successful negotiation, and by gaining time, enabling the government to consult the sense and wishes of the people before it resorted to measures of greater extremity; And because the resisting and
have been discernible, has given general satisfaction. The encouragement the Comedians have met with, whilst it evinces the taste of our citizens, no less attests the increasing wealth of the city.
If there has been any thing which has much lessened the gratification felt by the audience at these representations, it is the want of that scenery which by its illusions aids the fancy in converting the scenes of the Drama into events of real life.
In the FORTY THIEVES, propose for performance to-morrow evening; however, we understand that great exertions have been made to remedy that defect, and to render as attractive as possible this interesting spectacle. It is to be hoped that a brilliant House will remunerate the Company for the great expenses which they will have incurred in preparing this favorite piece for exhibition.
The following is an extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in Virginia, to his friend in Washington city. "The late conduct of the British minister with respect to the arrangement made with Mr. Erskine here, is only another proof of the perfidy of that government, and I hope will at least be sufficient to convince not only our government, but the great mass of the citizens of the United States, that no further confidence ought to be placed in them and that we have nothing to expect from them, but what the necessity will compel them to yield. Base, perfidious and atrocious as is their conduct on this occasion, I have no doubt but in a short time we shall find the leading federalists attempting to justify it, and to throw the censure upon our government and on Mr. Erskine; and it is a melancholy truth, that we have among us too many (otherwise) well meaning citizens, who, from prejudice, want of reflection or other causes, permit themselves to be duped and led away, on such occasions by a few artful designing, and interested characters; I trust, however, we shall now find an unanimity in our country heretofore unknown."
The following is an extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to the Editor of the Baltimore Whig. It is to be hoped the alarming statement it contains is premature—the Philadelphia papers have no mention of it:—
"A malignant fever has made its appearance on the wharves along the Delaware, between Chestnut and Walnut streets; several have died, four or five are sent to the hospital, and some are sick in the vicinity of the wharves. I have been informed by the clerk of the Board of Health, that the first who sickened, was aboard the Hibernia , from Dundee; he died in the hospital. The fact is declared it arose from local causes; others believe it broke out in a bag from the Havana with hides."
The British army has again changed its commander in chief; the Earl of Harrington is to succeed Sir David Dundas. Lord Harrington served in America under Howe and Cornwallis.
LATE BRITISH ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 31st of May, 1809.
PRESENT,
The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas his Majesty, by his order in council of the 24th day of May inst. was pleased to order that the orders of his majesty in council of the 7th of January and 11th of November, 1807, should be suspended, so far as was necessary for the protection of vessels of the United States of America, sailing for or from the ports of Holland, for a limited time, and under certain circumstances; his majesty more distinctly to ascertain the southern boundary of the countries to be taken as comprised under the description of Holland in such order, is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the said order shall not be construed to extend so as to comprehend the island of Walcheren, which is in the possession of France, or any port or place south of the said island; but nevertheless, no vessel of the said United States, which shall have been destined to the island of Walcheren, or to any port or place on the north bank of the river Schelde, shall be liable to capture under this order, unless such vessel shall have been informed of this order on her voyage, and warned by any of his majesty's ships or privateers not to proceed to the said island of Walcheren, or to any port or place in the river Schelde.
And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the judges of the courts of vice admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them may respectively appertain.
S. COTTRELL.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 31st of May, 1809.
PRESENT,
The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas the island of Heligoland surrendered to his majesty's forces, and is now in his majesty's possession; his majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the trade to and from Heligoland shall be confined to British ships, navigated according to law, except in cases where his majesty may be pleased by his special license otherwise to permit.
And for the more effectually preventing any foreign vessel carrying on any trade, to or from the said island, contrary to his majesty's will and pleasure, as by this order expressed, his majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that no foreign vessel, except as before excepted, shall enter into the port, harbor or road lying between the island of Heligoland and Sandy Island, and the shoals of the said islands respectively, and commonly called or known by the name of the North Haven, and the South Haven, under any pretence whatever; and that no goods, wares or merchandise whatsoever, shall be put on shore in any part of the said island of Heligoland, from any such foreign vessel, or carried from the shore of such island to any such foreign vessel, or in any manner transported into any such foreign vessel, into

PROPOSALS
For engraving a representation of AMERICA, figured under the form of a Goddess extending the hand of relief to suffering humanity.
This piece, two unfortunate Strangers, with a young Babe, after having escaped from oppression and death in their native country, and more immediately from the wretches, appear in distress on our shores. The Wife, seated on a rock, with the almost expiring Infant in her lap, exhibits an image of grief and despair—the Husband, with countenance irresistibly pathetic and eloquent, implores the blessings of God, at the same time seeming to regard rather his own or companion and infant offspring than his own sufferings. At this juncture the Goddess AMERICA, crowned with beauties and with glories, driven in a Chariot by the Goddesses of Liberty, the Horn of Plenty, pouring out its fruits, is introduced upon the scene. She is arrested in her course by the unhappy objects on her knees. Whilst her seeds are held by one of the two agonizing individuals, she appears descending from her chariot to their relief in an attitude of infinite dignity, her countenance a picture of benignity and of pity. It is this point in the history, that our author fixes upon, and every circumstance of picture, dress, and costume in general, are adapted to it. A description of this kind can however convey a faint idea of such a piece; for as the parts which compose it, must be necessarily successive to each other in their operation on the mind, it cannot make that full and entire impression produced by a simultaneous view of all the parts of the picture itself. This marches directly to the eye, which recognises, by a single glance of the eye, its elegant and touching pathos.
This representation serves to illustrate the greenish truth, that while through the general part of the Globe, the Pillars of the Temples of Liberty have been torn from their bases, in this favored land they stand in Corinthian elegance and pristine glory—that while the voice of humanity is almost drowned by the din of war, its cries are still heard in this happy clime. From the great progress of taste and refinement, it is not doubted that the American public will give the fostering encouragement to productions of the nature, without which genius must languish in inaction and obscurity. The polished nations of the world have boasted of their celebrated Galleries and collections of the works of the art, and it is extremely probable that the frequent contemplation of their statues, and paintings tended to keep alive the sentiments, ideas and objects they were made to represent. It is moreover stated that the Italians were never so inclined to resist nor, nor so thoroughly sensible that their political privileges were gone, as when the French Emperor violated their Galleries.
The author of the piece is Mr. Thomas Gimbrelle, a young gentleman of classic education and correct taste. In smaller trials of his art, he has attracted the respectful notice of the enlightened citizens of Baltimore, and it is expected that a publication of the proposed Engraving, will afford him that remuneration for his labor, in the gratitude and consideration of society, which he justly merits.
CONDITIONS.
The above-mentioned piece will occupy a space of 21 by 18 inches. The price, which is payable on delivery, will be THREE DOLLARS to subscribers, and FIVE DOLLARS to such as do not subscribe. Every person who shall obtain ten subscribers will be entitled to one copy. Subscriptions received by the publisher John Hopkins, Philadelphia; also by all the Booksellers. July 12—
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY
FOR SALE. BY Virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands of the testator in the States of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general, good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of purchasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and consequently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Dunn, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio.
DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last Will & Testament of Robert Means, dec'd. Richmond, July 19—tf
PROPOSALS
For engraving a representation in honor of THOMAS JEFFERSON, ESQ. Late President of the U. States. THE Piece proposed to be Engraved, is a representation of THOMAS JEFFERSON under the conduct of MINERVA, in which Fame, with her Trumpet, announces to the world his retirement from office.
The most correct judges pronounce it to be an elegant production, and a striking Likeness of Mr. Jefferson himself. It was conceived and executed by Mr. Thomas Gimbrelle, an artist of taste and reputation. It is confidently expected that no circumstances of political feeling will withhold public patronage from works of genius.
CONDITIONS.
The dimensions of this Engraving will be 8 by 6 inches. Price ONE DOLLAR to subscribers, and TWO DOLLARS to such as do not subscribe. Any person who shall procure 10 subscribers shall be entitled to one copy. Subscriptions received by the publisher, John Hopkins, Philadelphia—Also by all the Booksellers.
PATENT KNAPSACKS
THE Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully requested to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN P. LHERBETTE, 31, Maiden Lane, New-York. To whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Latrobe, at the city of Washington. May 19—epfm.
July 6—Sw
FOR SALE
BY virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale, in the town of Port Tobacco, Charles county, at the court house at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the second day of the next August term of Charles county court (which commences on the third Monday of August next) a parcel of LAND late the property of John D. Scott, deceased, being part of a tract of land called Poynton Manor, lying upon a branch of Nanjemoy creek, on the post road leading to Nanjemoy from Port Tobacco near the "Hill Top" and about seven miles from Port Tobacco.
This Land consists of about 300 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about 20 acres are in marsh, and the remainder arable and very productive.
The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security to pay the purchase money in 12 months from the sale. It will be sold either in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase. July 5—tdos
F. S. KEY, Trustee.
W. & C. SMITH,
Have for Sale at their Warehouse near the Ferry—
 Leaf and Lump Sugar in hds and barrels,  Prime Mucavado do. do. do.  2d and 3d quality do. do. do.  TEAS  Hyson, Young Hy-son, Hyson skin and Imperial, in Chests, Boxes and Cannisters,  Coffee, Chocolate, Pepper and Allspice, Nutmegs and Cloves,  Sweet Oil in Baskets and Boxes,  Indigo and Copperas,  Best 4th proof Cogniac Brandy,  Bordeaux and Marseilles Brandy,  Holland and Anchor Gin,  Jamaica and Antigua Spirits, old and fit for immediate use,  Old and New Whiskey,  Maderia, Port, Sherry, Teneriffe, Corsica, Sicily, and Catalonia Wines,  Cloves in boxes 1 doz. each,  Best chewing Tobacco,  Demijohns, Casks, &c. &c. 
George Town, July 3—cp
BY Order of the Orphans Court—Prince George's county, will be sold at Public Sale in this place on Saturday the 5th day of next month, if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter, (Sunday excepted) all the remaining part of the late Mr. John Campbell's Personal Estate, consisting of Wearing Apparel, an elegant Gold Watch, enamelled, the hands and round the face being set with diamonds, cap'd and jewelled, a Gold Seal, a Gold Ring, a Backgammon Table, and several other articles.
The terms of Sale will be cash, and sold without reserve. The subscriber's inform state of health for many years has been the cause of the sale being so long postponed, and as he is still poorly, his friend Mr. Richard Ponsford will direct and conduct the sale of said property, which will commence at 11 o'clock at my house.
WM. BRUCE, Adm'r of JOHN CAMPBELL.
Bladensburg July 14—Sw
FOR SALE
By LEWIS DEBLIS.
At his Store near the Navy Yard. Old French and Peach Brandy, Do. Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Whiskey by the hogshead or barrel, Sugars, Teas, Coffee, Corn, Corn Meal, Picked Superfine Flour for family use, Fresh Turkey Figs, Do. Bloom Raisins, and many other articles which he will sell low for cash. Washington, July 17—3w
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
AT Northumberland court house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on Tuesday the 5th of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, five contiguous plantations, amounting together to about 2700 acres, situate on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq., and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers, but it is understood that about 1700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The waters are said to abound with excellent fish, oysters and wild fowl. The water carriage is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable.
The premises will be shown to persons inclined to purchase, by col. James Moore, who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell, Esq. who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to THOMAS ROBINSON, Near Chester, Delaware; Or to W. LEWIS, at Phila.
June 7—tds.
CITY AUCTIONEERS.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that having given the security required by law, they obtained a license to sell goods, wares and merchandise at vendue in this city. To accommodate those who may be pleased to employ them, they have built a commodious house adjoining the Store of the Purser of the Navy and opposite to Wm. Prout's, and from their close attention to business, they flatter themselves that they will give general satisfaction.
NICHOLAS L. QUEEN, HENRY M. QUEEN. May 29—tf
TO BE SOLD AT Private Sale,
several good Feather Beds, and sundry other Furniture. Enquire of the Printers. July 31—6t
FOR SALE.
Or to be rented for a term of years, or on per-annual ground-rent.
A NUMBER of well built brick houses, several of which are immediately tenable—situate on Greene-ff's point—Also, house lots in almost every part of the city. Apply to JAMES GREENLEAF, or in his absence to SAMUEL ELIOT, junr. July 24—w8t.
July 24—w8t.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Horatio Moore of Charles county, has by his deed of trust, assigned to the subscriber all his property, Real & Personal, in trust to pay all such his creditors as shall sign the said deed on or before the 15th day of August next—This is therefore to notify all such persons as are interested, that they are requested to sign the said deed, or authorise their attorney so to do, otherwise they will be deprived of all advantage therefrom.
And whereas the said Horatio Moore has by his power of attorney, authorised the subscriber to collect all monies due to him the said Horatio Moore; all such persons as are indebted to him are requested to make payment to the subscriber.
PETER HOFFMAN, Jr.
Baltimore, Baltimore street, No. 103.
N. B. Attention to the above notice is respectfully requested, as it is highly probable in case the debts due to him the said Horatio Moore can be collected the assigned property will be more than sufficient to cover all his debts. July 26—4w1A15
P. H.
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington—
In the suit of SOLOMON DAVIS, complainant, against
Abiel Jennings, and Deborah Jennings his wife, and Ferdinand Patisse.
WILL be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Monday the 7th day of August next at Long's hotel, Thirty-Nine LOTS of ground situated in the city of Washington, numbered as follows: Lots No. 1, 2, 3, 22, 23, and 24 in Sq. No. 1051. Lots No. 4, 5, 9, 10, in Sq. No. 1070—Lots No. 1, 2 and 3 in Sq. No. 1091—Lots No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, in Sq. No. 1098—Lot No. 11 in Sq. 1105—Lots No. 5, 11, 12, 18 in Sq. 1106—Lots No. 4, 5, 6 in Sq. 1112—Lots No. 1, 2, and 3 in Sq. 1114—Lot No. 4 in Sq. No. 1148—Lot No. 5 in 1117—Lots No. 9, 10, 11, 12 in Sq. No. 1130.
The Sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. Terms six months credit with interest from the day of Sale. Bond or bonds with good and sufficient security will be required.
SAM. ELLIOT, Jr. Trustee. July 14—tdos.
CITY AUCTIONEER.
THE Subscriber having for two years past received a considerable share of public patronage as AUCTIONEER, for which he returns his sincere thanks, respectfully inform his friends and the citizens generally, that he has taken out a Licence for the current year, under the act authorising Public Auctions in the city of Washington. He hopes for attention and punctuality to receive a continuance of their favors.
S. SPEAKE, Auct.
On every Saturday at 4 o'clock in the afternoon at the Auction Room nearly opposite the Centre Market House, will be sold all kind of Goods, which will be received there for sale on commission. S. S. Auct. Washington, July 21—6t
ROMULUS RIGGS,
has just received and opening at his New Cash Store, a complete and well selected assortment of
SEASONABLE AND FANCY GOODS,
Which being purchased for money, gives him the opportunity of offering the same at Baltimore and Philadelphia Prices. As he is determined to sell for very small profits. He intends keeping on hand a good assortment of Goods, to be sold by the piece; and those who purchase to sell again, will be furnished at as low rates as they can purchase in any market in the United States, being determined to sell.
CASH GIVEN FOR TOBACCO
Inspected at the Georgetown Warehouse. FOR RENT.
THE upper part of the House I now occupy, which has Six well finished Rooms, and every necessary back building, all newly furnished and in complete order—The rent will be low to a genteel family, if application is immediately made. June 9—tf
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from Isaac Lakes' farm on Saturday the 1st instant a Negro man named ANDREW—He is 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches, and not very stout made, with very black complexion, has a large scar on one side of his face, as far as collected on the left side occasioned by the kick of a horse, small fore teeth separate from each other; he never shaved unless he has since he absconded; he carried with him sundry clothing, and I expect has obtained a pass as a free man. I will give Ten Dollars if he is secured in the county, so that I get him again, if out of the county but not out of the state 30 Dollars, and if out of the state 50 Dollars reward, and reasonable charges if brought home or secured in any jail so that I get him again.
FIELDING LYNN, Living in Loudoun county Virg. near Middleburg and Handy's Mill. July 31—3t
EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 8th inst. a mulatto lad—JIM—who is about seventeen years of age, he has straight black hair, lately cut, and black eyes. He had on when he absconded from me, a short blue kersey jacket and blue pantaloons patched with white, a large pair of laced shoes, an old hat, osnaburg shirt, with an old handkerchief round his neck—he has a father living in the city of Washington, near the navy yard, by the name of George, or George Beall, who served his time with Mr. John Addison, Jun., and a mother by the name of Sophy, who I sold to her husband a few years past, and expect he will make to them or probably to Baltimore as he has some friends and relations there also. I will give forty dollars for securing said lad in jail so that I get him again, or the above reward if taken out of the district of Columbia or state of Maryland. RACHEL PRATT, Prince George's County, June 18th, 1809. June 19—3t&w8t.
NO. I. R.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he has opened a shop opposite the West Market House near the Seven-Buildings, where he means to carry on the White Smith, Lock and Gun Smith Business, also the Cutlery and Bell-Hanging business. He also promises to give the greatest attention to all persons who may be good enough to favor him with their custom. CALEB HESSLY. July 24—w8t.
July 24—w8t.
Treasury Department, March 23, 1809.
WHEREAS, in conformity with the provisions made by law, for the reimbursement of the Exchanged Six per Cent Stock, created by the second section of the Act entitled "An Act supplementary to the act entitled an act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U. S." passed on the 11th day of February, 1807, it has been determined by lot that the Certificates of said stock designated by the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, should be reimbursed on the first day of January next;
PUBLIC NOTICE
IS therefore given to the proprietors of the Certificates of EXCHANGED SIX PER CENT STOCK created by the act aforesaid, and bearing the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, that the principal of the same, will on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of January, 1810, to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, or attorneys duly constituted, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office where the Stock thus to be reimbursed, may then stand credited to the proprietors thereof.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the Certificates of Exchanged Stock bearing the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, from the Books of the Treasury or of any Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the first day of December next. And the interest on all the Certificates contained in the said Schedule, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
SCHEDULE.
  5 15,201 39,905 40,340   7 16,218 39,006 40,344   5,017 16,219 39,041 40,348   5,018 16,222 39,044 40,355   5,021 16,238 39,045 40,364   5,022 16,242 39,053 40,365   5,023 16,246 40,001 40,367   5,032 16,249 40,005 40,378   5,039 16,255 40,011 40,383   5,045 16,258 40,021 40,384   5,046 16,270 40,023 40,394   5,056 16,275 40,027 40,408   5,061 16,276 40,032 40,413   5,064 16,285 40,036 40,418   10,001 16,290 40,040 40,428   10,007 16,292 40,043 40,432   10,009 16,293 40,049 40,437   10,014 26,001 40,073 40,449   10,023 26,013 40,098 40,452   10,033 27,003 40,107 40,454   10,036 29,008 40,113 40,455   15,004 29,009 40,120 40,463   15,008 29,012 40,128 40,469   15,009 29,013 40,131 40,471   15,012 29,019 40,139 40,476   15,019 29,042 40,141 40,481   15,026 29,084 40,142 40,484   15,029 29,095 40,148 40,487   15,037 29,099 40,165 40,483   16,051 29,079 40,165 40,457   16,010 29,104 40,166 40,498   16,011 29,111 40,170 40,500   16,012 29,112 40,176 40,501   16,020 29,113 40,181 40,502   16,023 29,116 40,185 40,507   16,026 29,117 40,188 40,508   16,032 29,127 40,193 40,509   16,055 29,134 40,194 40,510   16,056 29,137 40,197 40,511   16,060 29,148 40,201 50,008   16,061 29,151 40,202 51,002   16,063 29,154 40,207 53,015   16,064 29,166 40,220 53,024   16,076 29,167 40,221 53,031   16,077 29,169 40,235 53,033   16,088 29,175 40,241 53,049   16,091 29,178 40,252 53,053   16,107 29,179 40,256 54,004   16,130 29,187 40,260 54,009   16,131 29,197 40,262 54,012   16,139 29,203 40,271 55,010   16,154 29,209 40,273 55,026   16,158 29,212 40,275 55,029   16,168 29,213 40,279 55,044   16,171 29,219 40,286 55,046   16,175 29,225 40,289 55,055   16,177 29,228 40,302 55,056   16,183 29,232 40,309 55,065   16,184 29,234 40,310   16,186 29,239 40,331   216,200 9,243 40,337 
March 31—1am
Treasury Department, March 27, 1809.
WHEREAS, in conformity with the provisions made by law, for the reimbursement of the Exchanged Six per Cent Stock, created by the second section of the act entitled "An Act supplementary to the Act entitled an Act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States" passed on the 11th day of February, 1807, it has been determined by lot that the Certificates of said Stock, designated by the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, should be reimbursed on the first day of October next;
PUBLIC NOTICE
IS therefore given to the proprietors of the Certificates of EXCHANGED SIX PER CENT STOCK, created by the act aforesaid, and bearing the permanent numbers contained in the annexed Schedule, that the principal of the same, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of October, 1809, to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, or attorneys duly constituted, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office where the Stock thus to be reimbursed may then stand