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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1221.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
APRIL 9.
CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
Speech of Mr. Giles continued.
I cannot help remarking here, that I do not concur with the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Hillhouse) who seemed to intimate, that there was nothing criminal in expressing speculative opinions in favor of a separation of the Union. In my opinion, if the expression of that speculative opinion , be accompanied with an intent to gain proselytes, and thus to effect the object, it is highly criminal; because it is an opinion tending directly to subvert the constitution and government of the United States, and to attempt that object in any way I deem highly criminal. What is treason, but speculative opinions against the fundamental principles of the government, accompanied with an attempt to carry such opinions into effect by force. The only difference, therefore, between these offences consists in this—that the criminal object in the one case is to be effected by force? in the other, by persuasion; but I do not believe that Mr. Smith could have any such object in view. To whom was this conversation addressed? To gentlemen of the first respectability—known to be firm friends of the government. To Col. Taylor, to gen. Pindley, to doctor Sellman, &c. &c. Could Mr. Smith presume for a moment, that he could make proselytes of gentlemen of this description? Could he suppose that were fit objects to be used in illicit enterprises? Certainly not. Does either of them state that he made any attempts of this kind? Certainly not. Is there any other instance of his having expressed any opinion in favor of a separation of the Union, during the whole course of his life? Certainly not. This is the only solitary instance of such an expression, that has been adduced or pretended. Is there any criminal intent ascribed to Col. Taylor for the expression of a similar opinion to gen. Carberry? Certainly not. What rule of evidence is applicable to Mr. Smith, which is not applicable to col. Taylor? Is it just to condemn one man for the expression of an opinion when the expression of the same opinion by another, does not even subject him to suspicion? From all these circumstances I am satisfied, first, that Mr. Smith did not express the opinion in favor of the separation of the union, in the sense attributed to him by colonel Taylor; and in the next place, if he did, it was not expressed with any criminal intent. The next evidence in point of time from which inferences are drawn, injurious to Mr. Smith, is the testimony of Peter Taylor. It relates to circumstances, which took place at Mr. Smith's house on the 23d of October, and shortly afterwards. The first observation made in relation to this point, is, that Mr. Smith in his answer states that Peter Taylor is a man unworthy of credit for several reasons mentioned by him, and that he was incorrect in his evidence in the recital of several incidental circumstances; whereas it is said that Peter Taylor is a man of fair character, though ignorant and uninformed, and that his testimony is unimpeached. I readily admit that Mr. Smith's impressions in relation to Peter Taylor's character, are more unfavorable, than are warranted from the state of the evidence before the Senate; but this is not wonderful, when all circumstances are considered. When it is considered, that a deadly wound to Mr. Smith's character was apprehended by him to be about to be inflicted by Peter Taylor's evidence; which consisted principally in the recital of incidental circumstances, in some of which he was evidently mistaken; when all the knowledge Mr. Smith had of him, was, that he was one of Blannerhasset's servants, and presumed to be both ignorant and uninformed, it is not wonderful, that Mr. Smith should have entertained a worse opinion of him than he merited: but I see nothing criminal in this misconception. It was a perfectly innocent and natural one.
I readily also admit, that in general, Peter Taylor's character for truth and veracity stands unimpeached, although it must at the same time be admitted, that he was mistaken in
some of the many incidents he relates; and in one very remarkable instance (to wit) forgetting the death of his wife, which happened about six weeks before he mentions a circumstance of making a further provision for her support. I mention this, however, not for the purpose of having an injurious influence upon the general course of his evidence, but merely as a caution against paying too much respect to the episodes or the incidental circumstances mentioned by witnesses, and particularly by him. Inferences of guilt ought very cautiously to be drawn from such sources. But I see nothing in the material and substantial part of Peter Taylor's evidence, but what is perfectly consistent with Mr. Smith's innocence, and in my judgment tends strongly to support it. As this evidence has been very much relied upon to criminate Mr. Smith, let it now be critically examined in a spirit of justice and impartiality. Peter Taylor's testimony is substantially as follows: During the month of October Mrs. Blannerhasset having become very much alarmed for the safety of her husband, in consequence of the resentment of the people in the neighborhood against him, produced by the pieces under the signature of the Querist, which he acknowledged himself to be the author of; and believing that Burr had instigated him to that conduct, dispatched Peter Taylor, her gardener, in quest of Blannerhasset, with a letter, requesting that he would return to the island, and would prohibit Burr from again returning thither. Being uncertain where Blannerhasset might be, but presuming he would be found with Burr, she directed Peter Taylor to search for him, first at Chillicothe, and if he should not be found there, at Cincinnati, and to enquire at the house of John Smith, store keeper. In pursuance of these instructions, Peter Taylor being unsuccessful in his search at Chillicothe, arrived at Mr. Smith's house in Cincinnati, on the 23d of Oct. When Mr. Smith came out to him, he enquired for Burr and Blannerhasset—his object he states to be, to see if Mr. Smith could give any account of them. Mr. Smith at first told him, that he had mistaken the place, that they were not there, and he knew nothing of them. But upon telling Mr. Smith that he was one of Blannerhasset's servants, and was sent in quest of him by Mrs. Blannerhasset, Mr. Smith took him up stairs to a chamber he was accustomed to write in, to write a letter to Mr. Blannerhasset; and told him, they would probably be found at Mr. Jordan's, in Lexington, Kentucky, where it appears from his evidence, that Mrs. Blannerhasset originally intended he should go, if he should not find Blannerhasset before he should arrive there. &c. From these circumstances strong instances of guilt are deduced against Mr. Smith. Making allowances for the eccentricities of P. Taylor's recital, and the inaccuracies of some trivial incidents, which appear to me very obvious, I see nothing at all improper or unnatural in Mr. Smith's conduct. Upon P. Taylor's first enquiry, Mr. Smith supposed he was mistaken in the place. Was not this supposition very natural, when probably Blannerhasset never was at Mr. Smith's house at all, and Burr had left it the 10th Sept. preceding, nearly six weeks before that time, and certainly was both mysterious and rapid in his movements; but when P. Taylor tells Mr. Smith he was going in quest of Blannerhasset with a letter from Mrs. Blannerhasset to Lexington, then Mr. Smith tells him he will probably find them at Mr. Jordan's—the place where it is probable Burr told him he should take his lodgings; and proposed to send a letter to Blannerhasset by the witness, which he immediately wrote and gave to the witness; during which time there was some very common, and in my judgment, very immaterial conversation, between Mr. Smith and the witness, perhaps not very accurately related. So far certainly this transaction cannot be deemed criminal; but the letter addressed to Blannerhasset covered one to Burr; and upon its being presented to Burr, who was found at Lexington, before Blannerhasset was, Burr promising that it contained one addressed to him, opened it, and found that he was right in his conjecture. This circumstance is said to be extremely suspicious, and from it,
an improper connection between Burr and Mr. Smith, is inferred. I readily admit, that in itself it is a suspicious circumstance, and if the evidence stopped here, it might be difficult to account for it without some grounds for the inference of such a connection. But I consider the evidence upon this point, complete and positive; and that there is nothing left to inference. In the first place, it should be recollected that P. Taylor was in quest of Blannerhasset with a letter for him from his wife; the presumption therefore was, that he would find Blannerhasset before he did Burr; and if so; he would not find Burr at all; because his object would be answered, and his journey at an end. This circumstance no doubt induced Mr. Smith to put his letter to Burr under cover to Blannerhasset, but as Burr contrary to Mr. S's expectation was first found, why did he open the letter to Blannerhasset, upon the presumption that it contained one for him? Although I think this circumstance of no importance, as the letter itself is before us, I will yet state my impressions respecting it. Burr probably knew, that Blannerhasset was an entire stranger to Mr. Smith; he therefore thought it improbable, that Mr. S. would write to him; Burr could also discover by feeling the letter, that it contained an enclosure, and as he had but recently abused Mr. Smith's friendship and hospitality; and knew of the unfavorable impressions on the public mind against every one, who had confided in him in any way whatever; it is but natural to conclude, he conjectured that Mr. Smith had availed himself of the opportunity by P. Taylor of writing to him upon that subject. But why are explanations of this circumstance called for? Why indulge suspicions respecting an object, when the object of such suspicions is itself before us? Why infer an improper connection, when the evidence of the real connection, or the object of the correspondence itself is before us? This will be found in the identical letter written by Mr. Smith to Burr, and delivered by P. Taylor. Let us discard inferences, and attend to the contents of the letter, and see if there is any thing criminal in them. The authenticity of this letter is admitted by all.
J. Smith's letter to A. Burr, 23d Oct. 1806, sent by Peter Taylor.
(No. 21.)
Cincinnati, Oct. 23d, 1807.
DEAR SIR,
Having an opportunity of writing a line by one of Blannerhasset's domestics, I beg leave to inform you that we have in this quarter various reports prejudicial to your character. It is believed by many that your design is to dismember the union—Although, I do not believe that you have any such design, yet I must confess from the mystery and rapidity of your movements, that I have fears, let your object be what it may, that the tranquility of the country will be interrupted, unless it be candidly disclosed, which I solicit, and to which I presume you will have no objection.
I am, dear sir,
Your most ob't servant, JOHN SMITH.
COL. BURR.
I differ more from my honorable friend from Massachusetts, upon the interpretation of this part of the evidence, than any other, and think his inference more unreasonable and improbable. He seems to admit, that the letter itself, contains nothing criminal but infers a criminal intent in writing it. He supposes it to have been the effect of an arrangement previously concerted with Burr to divert and deceive the public attention, and seems to consider it a master-piece of diplomatic skill; and thus he ascribes to Mr. Smith, the character of consummate duplicity. I think the character of this transaction, is just the reverse. I think it the letter of a plain, unsuspicious deluded man. It should be observed, that it is scarcely possible that such an arrangement should have been made between Burr and Mr. Smith as is presumed; because at the time Burr left Mr. Smith's house neither of them could have been apprised of Peter Taylor's mission. He was sent by Mrs. Blannerhasset, without the knowledge of either of them, in consequence of circumstances, which took place after Burr had left the island as well as Mr. Smith's house—circumstances which Burr
could not have wished or expected, and therefore could not be presumed to have taken precautions against them—nor can it be presumed, that Mr. Smith, could have availed himself of an opportunity of which he was not apprised, in a moment, without a minute for deliberation, to contrive and execute such a plan—nor could Burr have been furnished with any clue to his object if he had. It would indeed have been a chef d'oeuvre in the diplomatic art—it would have been beyond the skill of the Prince of Benevento himself; nor could Mr. Smith have been made competent to it, by his most diligent attention as the Prince's pupil for three months, being about the time in the course of Mr. Smith's whole lifetime, in which he is presumed to be completely converted from a plain dealing honest man, into the Prince of Intriguers, and negotiator. Human nature is not capable of such a conversion, if it wished it; Mr. Smith could not, if he would, have thus metamorphosed his own character. The inferences of the gentleman therefore are strained, unnatural and scarcely possible. If we give the letter its common and natural import, it is perfectly innocent, if not laudable. Mr. Smith doubtless felt some uneasiness at the general resentment displayed against Burr, and might apprehend, it would be applied to him in consequence of having hospitably entertained Burr at his house; and believing Burr to entertain no dishonorable views, he very naturally and properly wrote to him to disclose his objects, that he might tranquillize the public mind respecting them. But inferences are made from Burr's letters in reply, unfavorable to Mr. Smith. I differ entirely with the gentleman from Mas. in the interpretation of the contents of that letter. This latter, being in reply to Mr. Smith, is such a material part of the evidence that I wish to present it entire to the Senate.
"A. Burr's answer to Jno. Smith, 26 Oct. 1806.
Lexington, 26 Oct. 1806.
DEAR SIR,
I was greatly surprised and really hurt by the unusual tenor of your letter of the 23d, and I hasten to reply to it as well for your satisfaction as my own. If there exists any design to separate the western from the eastern states, I am totally ignorant of it—I never harbored or expressed any such intention to any one, nor did any person ever intimate such design to me. Indeed I have no conception of any mode in which such a measure could be promoted, except by operating on the minds of the people, and demonstrating it to be their interest. I have never written or published a line on this subject, nor ever expressed any other sentiments than those which you may have heard from me in public companies at Washington and elsewhere, and in which I think you concurred.* It is a question on which I feel no interest, and certainly I never sought a conversation upon it with any one; but even if I had written and talked ever so much of the matter, it could not be deemed criminal.
But the idea, I am told, which some malevolent persons circulate is, that a separation is to be effected by force; this appears to me to be as absurd and as unworthy of contradiction, as if I had been charged with a design to change the planetary system. All the armies of France could not effect such a purpose, because they could not get here, and if they could get here, they could not subsist, and if they could subsist they would certainly be destroyed.
I have no political views whatever, those which I entertained some months ago, and which were communicated to you, have been abandoned.
Having bought of Col. Lynch, four hundred thousand acres of land on the Washita, I propose to send thither this fall, a number of settlers; as many as will go and labor a certain time, to be paid in land and found in provisions for the time they labor, perhaps one year. Mr. J. Breckenridge, Adair, and Fowler, have separately told me that it was the strong desire of the administration that American settlers should go into that quarter, & that I could not do a thing more grateful to the government. I have some other views which are personal merely, and which I shall have no ob-
jection to state to you personally, but which I do not deem it necessary to publish; if these projects could any way affect the interests of the United States it would be beneficially, yet I acknowledge that no public considerations have led me to this speculation, but merely the interest and comfort of myself, and my friends.
This is the first letter of explanation which I have ever written to any man, and will probably be the last. It was perhaps due to the frankness of your character, and to the friendship you once bore me. I shall regret to see that a friendship I so greatly valued must be sacrificed on the altars of calumny.
Be assured that no changes on your part can ever alter my desire of being useful to you, and I pray you to accept my warmest wishes for your happiness.
A BURR.
It may be an unnecessary caution, but I never write for publication.
Hon. JOHN SMITH.
Notes in the hand writing of Mr. Smith.
* J. Smith has heard col. Burr and others say that in fifty or an hundred years the territory of the United States would compose two distinct governments.
† J. Smith presumes that Mr. Burr refers to an invitation to settle in Tennessee, of which he heard him speak.
The first observation made by the gentleman from Massachusetts upon the contents of this letter was, that it appeared wonderful to him that this letter should have reinstated Burr in Mr. Smith's good opinion, after some doubts of his views had been excited in Mr. Smith's mind, by the general clamor of the country against him. The impression produced upon my mind, by observing the contents of this letter, is just the reverse. I think the letter written with great art and address, and well calculated to produce the effect on Mr. Smith's mind, which he states it did produce, the restoration of Burr to his confidence. To form a just opinion on this point, it should be recollected, that Burr had previously insinuated himself into Mr. Smith's confidence, and that Mr. Smith was not at that time apprised of his illicit objects; because at that time they were not generally disclosed; and because it appears from several passages in the letter itself, that Burr had not disclosed them to Mr. Smith. Since Burr's objects have been generally known, we may find passages in the letter obscurely pointing towards them; of this description is the one referred to by the gentleman from Massachusetts.—Speaking of the separation of the union, Burr writes, "Indeed I have no conception of any mode in which such a measure could be promoted, except by operating on the minds of the people, and demonstrating it to be their interest." The very mode, says the gentleman, which he was then pursuing. This is very true, but of that, it is certainly not in proof that Mr. Smith had any knowledge; and this letter serves to demonstrate, in connection with many other circumstances, that he had not. But in the very next sentence, Burr proceeds—
"I have never written or published a line on this subject, nor ever expressed any other sentiments than those which you may have heard from me in public companies at Washington and elsewhere." And immediately preceding it he thus writes: "If there exists any design to separate the western from the eastern states, I am totally ignorant of it; I never harbored or expressed such intention to any one, nor did any person ever intimate such design to me."
Now, sir, take these sentences together, and let any candid mind say, circumstanced as Mr. Smith was, in relation to Burr, whether it was not perfectly natural for him to draw the conclusions he did? Whether these sentences do communicate to Mr. Smith any illicit object on the part of Burr? Whether they do not contain a denial of any intention or effort on his part to effect a separation of the union? To my mind they do. I am not therefore surprised that Mr. Smith drew the inference from them which he did; and I should have been much surprised indeed, if from them alone he had drawn any inference of improper views on the part of Burr. I said there were passages in this letter

which furnished the strongest presumption that Mr. Burr had not communicated his illicit objects to Mr. Smith. Let me now call the attention of the Senate to some of them. One has been already mentioned. After speaking of his intention to settle the Washita lands, Burr writes thus: "I have some other views which are personal merely, and which I shall have no objection to state to you personally; but which I do not deem it necessary to publish; if these objects could any way affect the United States, it would be beneficial, &c. &c." If Burr had already communicated his views to Mr. Smith, why should he say in this letter, "I shall have no objection to state to you personally;" certainly if he had already stated them, this profession would not only have been unnecessary, but foolish. Burr again writes—"This is the first letter of explanation which I have ever written to any man, and will probably be the last. It was perhaps due to the frankness of your character, and to the friendship you once bore me. I shall regret to see that friendship so greatly valued, must be sacrificed on the altar of calumny. Be assured that no changes on your part can ever alter my desire of being useful to you, and I pray you to accept my warmest wishes for your happiness." Here follows this postscript—"It may be an unnecessary caution, but I never write for publication." From the whole tenor of this letter the real connection between Mr. Smith and Burr, may be easily discerned; but it is particularly demonstrated by these last sentences. In them the real state of Burr's mind may be clearly seen. They discover a man, conscious of having abused the unguarded confidence and misplaced friendship of another, which he was about to lose by the public exposure of his views. They display despondency and regret at the circumstance, and attempt to make a miserable atonement by a renewal of professions. They demonstrate too, that there was no participation in the conspiracy. In further corroboration of these conclusions, it ought not to escape notice, that on Burr's next visit to Cincinnati, he took lodgings at a tavern, and avoided Mr. Smith's hospitality, which would doubtless have been still open to him; he having been more successful in regaining Mr. Smith's confidence by the artful letter written by him than he had expected. This I believe to be the plain, obvious and natural import of this letter. To suppose that it was the effect of a preconceived arrangement between Burr and Mr. Smith, and intended to disguise the real connection between them, would be a strained, improbable, unnatural supposition, and therefore in my judgment, ought not to be relied upon in any case; but especially not upon a question of guilt or innocence. The postscript of the letter itself furnishes another strong presumption against this conclusion. The next circumstance in point of time from which inferences injurious to Mr. Smith are drawn, happened on the 2d or 3d of December, at Frankfort, in Kentucky. At this time and place, Burr was attending on the court upon his second trial. Mr. Smith was drawn thither by business, when a short interview took place between himself and Burr, very immaterial in its objects or consequences. The ground of crimination deduced from this circumstance is, that Mr. Smith did not voluntarily attend the court as a witness against Burr, and testify to the disclosures which Burr had made to him upon his last visit to Cincinnati. Mr. Smith stated at the time his willingness to attend, but believed he knew nothing relevant to the ground of charge against Burr. The gentleman from Massachusetts differs from Mr. Smith in opinion on this point, and conceives that if Mr. Smith had attended that court, and disclosed what he has since disclosed in relation to Burr's last communications to him, it would have been sufficient for Burr's conviction. I differ entirely from the gentleman on this point. All that we know relative to Burr's disclosure of his views at that time, is furnished by Mr. Smith himself. What was disclosed, it would probably be best to take it from Mr. Smith's own words: "The candor discovered in the above recited letter (of October 26, 1806,) inspired my confidence, and when he made his second visit to Cincinnati, in November last, he disclosed his plan fully to my view, as I thought, which added strength to my confidence. He being about to take his leave of me, observed—Mr. Smith, my object in a few months will be disclosed; you will not find it dishonorable or inimical to this government. I feel superior to the mean artifices which are ascribed to me; calumnies I do not notice, for as fast as you put one down, another will rise up. This much I will venture to tell you,
if there should be war between the U. States and Spain, I shall head a corps of volunteers, and be the first to march into the Mexican provinces; if peace should be preserved, which I do not expect, I shall settle my Washita lands, and make society as pleasant about me as possible. In this government I have been persecuted, shamefully persecuted, and I am sorry to say, that in all private confidence between man and man, seems to be nearly destroyed. He showed me a deed for a large tract of land on Red river, and said if I would consent to let my sons go thither, he would provide well for them, to which I gave consent, though I never communicated it to my eldest son till last Saturday, the day on which he returned from Marietta, and not till he expressed a disinclination to co-operate with Col. Burr's object till he knew whether it was hostile to the government of the United States or not. Col. Burr told me further, that very many of his friends in different parts of the United States would remove and settle with him, and that he would be the best neighbour this country ever had, and repeated that his object was not hostile to the people of the United States, or dishonorable to himself, and further, that in a few months many of his enemies would be proud to call him their friend."
(Mr. Giles's speech to be continued.)
HAVANNA NEWS. The marquis of Someruelos, president, governor and captain general of the island of Cuba, &c. makes known to all its inhabitants, that he has received the following manifesto, published by the supreme assembly established in Seville, of which this island is a dependance:
DECLARATION OF WAR AGAINST THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON. FERDINAND VII. King of Spain and the Indies, in his own name, and in the name of the Supreme Assembly of both—
France, or rather the Emperor Napoleon, having violated the most sacred compacts with Spain, having taken away by force the Royal Family, having compelled them publicly and with violence to resign and abdicate their sovereignty, which is manifestly null, void, and without effect; having forced with the same oppression the sovereignty of Spain to be given to him, which no person could have power to do; having declared it to be his will to elect the king of Spain, (the most horrible transgression which history can speak of) having entered Spain with his armies which have taken possession of its fortifications and cities, then unprepared; having perpetrated on the Spaniards all kinds of murders, plunders, and abominable cruelties; having not only recourse to the force of arms, but also under a pretence of adding to our felicity, having repaid with monstrous ingratitude the services which the Spanish nation had rendered him, and also repaid our friendship with deceit, treason, and the most horrible perfidy which a nation had ever been guilty of towards another nation or sovereign, for the truth of which I appeal to the whole world; having finally declared that his intention is to overthrow the monarchy, its fundamental law, and threatens the ruin of our catholic religion, which we have sworn to maintain; having thus forced us, as the only remedy for so many evils, to declare war against him, which we publicly do in the face of all Europe:
We therefore declare in the name of our king Ferdinand VII. and of the whole Spanish nation, war by sea and land against the Emperor Napoleon, and France, so long as she shall be under his domination and tyrannical subjection. We order all the Spaniards to act towards them with hostility; and do them all evil and prejudice according to the laws of war, detain all French vessels in our ports, all the property, claims and rights, which they have in any part whatsoever of Spain belonging to that government, or any individual whatever of that nation. We also order in the same manner not to detain or molest the vessels, property and rights of the British nation, nor of any of its subjects whatever; because we declare that we have obtained an open and free communication with England, and have concluded with her an armistice; which we hope will end in a solid and lasting peace.
We protest further, that we will not relinquish our arms, until the emperor Napoleon restores to Spain our king, Ferdinand VII. and royal family, their liberty, integrity and independence; and afterwards respects the sacred rights of the nation, which he has wantonly violated. We order, for the better promulgation of this solemn declaration, that it be printed, sent and posted up in all the provinces, cities, and possessions in America; and
also that it be publicly known by the same way to all Europe, Asia and Africa. Given in the royal palace of Alcazar, in Seville, the 6th June, 1808, by disposition of the supreme assembly of government.
JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, Secretary. MANUEL MARIA AGUILAR, Secretary.
I agree to execute whatever has been directed by the supreme assembly in the above declaration; and order that it be respected by the inhabitants of this island, in all cases. It is however requested that they do not trouble or molest any French subjects; upon which point I have particularly expressed my intentions towards them, in my proclamation of yesterday, to the inhabitants of this island, dated the 18th July, 1808.
By order of his excellency, MAURICIO DE POZZAS PITA, Secretary at War. The Marquis of Someruelos.
Havanna, July 20, 1808. "I wrote you yesterday, via Charleston, but as there is some renewed prospect of McDonald's getting off at last, and who has been delayed by the excessive rains of the past week, I seat myself to recapitulate, and add, what has occurred on the important events transpiring in this quarter. I mentioned to you in my last, that on the afternoon of the 18th, WAR was DECLARED BY THIS GOVERNMENT AGAINST FRANCE!
"A few days before, a vessel which arrived from Vera Cruz, reported the same intelligence, on which the above declaration was finally founded, and excited very strong sensations—but hope was kept alive that it might possibly be untrue. On the morning of the 18th, the American ship Dispatch, of Philadelphia, arrived in 35 days from Cadiz, with a new intendant for this port and island—and with the important information of the French having carried off the whole of the royal family, of the revolution which that had excited throughout Spain, and of the consequent proceedings, &c. all of which will no doubt have reached you before this gets to hand. It was several hours, however, before this was suffered to transpire. The council of the island had been immediately called by the governor, and it was there resolved to declare the country at war with France—and at 4 o'clock, P. M. it was proclaimed with the usual military processions, &c. &c.
"The decision here appears, among all classes of people, to be in favor of defending the country in the name of the young king Ferdinand VII. and as such he will this day be declared, and two oaths of allegiance taken accordingly.
"Peace it is said will also be declared this day, and an alliance with Great Britain and other powers not in the influence of France. The French here are in the utmost consternation, flying off in every direction—but as to the north-east parts of the island, (Sr. Jago de Cuba, Barracoa, &c.) where there are considerable numbers, a good deal of apprehension is felt. Two regiments were yesterday ordered to march thither, but I understand the orders are for the present suspended.
"In the declaration of war on the 18th, expectations of support from Great Britain and the United States were stated, as an encouragement for the defence of the island. They will no doubt be glad to be upon good terms with us—and it is right we should be so with them, and every other nation when practicable; but the commercial advantages to us cannot be expected to be very considerable, whilst their own channels shall be open by a PEACE WITH ENGLAND. An English frigate (flag of truce) was off the harbor on the 18th, but such was the bustle, that the government neglected transmitting the intelligence to her. This morning a fine American schooner was despatched, with the hope of falling in with her (as she was seen again yesterday noon) with a Spanish officer on board, to invite her to aid in the operations here, and to give information to Jamaica, &c."
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, June 7. From a gentleman who arrived yesterday from St. Petersburg, which he left on the 29th of April, we learn, that Russia was then beginning to feel most severely the consequences of the war with this country. Government paper was depreciated above 60 per cent. while hemp had fallen above 75 per cent. Indeed, even at this reduction the price was but nominal, as there was no demand.—While hemp and tallow are thus depreciated in Russia, they have risen here most immensely. Hemp, which about this time twelvemonth might be had at 50l. per ton, was sold yesterday at 100l.—and tallow is advanced nearly in proportion.
American Consulate, London, June 6, 1808.
The following official communication to this office, this instant received, I have deemed an incumbent duty to make public, for the information of all American merchants and others affected thereby. (Signed) WM. LYMAN.
St. Petersburg, (14) 26th April, 1808.
Sir, I herewith hand you a copy of a note I have lately received from the minister of foreign affairs, which will acquaint you, that measures similar to those pursued by France, with respect to neutral vessels trading between England and her ports, have been adopted here. All intercourse by means of our flag is thus stopped between Great Britain and Russia. You will please to communicate this intelligence to all those whom it may interest, and believe me respectfully, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) LEVETT HARRIS. WM. LYMAN, Esq. American Consul, London.
"In order to prevent the possibility of any communication whatever between Russia and England, his imperial majesty has judged it advisable to order that no vessel coming from an English port, even if it belongs to a nation friendly to Russia, and shall not be laden with any merchandise, shall be admitted into the ports of Russia. Every vessel however, which shall not have been in England, may freely enter the Russian ports, and export the productions of the empire, with this proviso, that the commercial houses to which such vessels shall be addressed, shall undertake in writing, that such vessels shall not go to England, but that they will consign their cargoes to some port belonging to a power friendly to Russia. The undersigned thinks it his duty to communicate this new arrangement to Mr. Levett Harris, consul general for the U. States of America, and seizes this opportunity to renew the assurances of his high consideration. (Signed) "COUNT NICHOLAS DE ROMANZOFF." Petersburgh, 10th April, 1808. MR. LEVETT HARRIS.
JUNE 9.
The American vessel the St. Michael sailed from Baltimore on the 5th ult. with despatches for general Armstrong under the care of Mr. Baker; a Mr. Purveyance also, the bearer of despatches for Mr. Pinkney, enclosing others for the British government. The vessel was instructed to make the port of L'Orient, on her approach to which on the 31st ult. and before she entered the harbor, she was overhauled by a British man of war, (the Donegal or the Dragon.) The captain learning that a messenger was on board with despatches for the British government proposed to give him a safe conveyance to England; but his offer was declined, the messenger's instructions being to proceed to France. Mr. Purveyance, as some surmise, may be detained at L'Orient, in the same manner as was Mr. Nourse, until general Armstrong is prepared to send Mr. Baker with him to England; and, perhaps, before that can be done, it may be necessary to consult Bonaparte at Bayonne. Should that be the case, we cannot expect to hear of the arrival of the St. Michael in England for some weeks to come; yesterday, however, Mr. Canning announced her arrival at L'Orient to Mr. Pinkney.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, JUNE 1.
TRADE WITH AMERICA.
The House resolved itself into a committee to consider of the means of promoting commercial intercourse with America.
Mr. Rose prefaced the motion he intended to submit, by a succinct history of the commercial intercourse between this country and America, in which he spoke so low as not to be audible from the gallery. He then adverted to the unfriendly dispositions recently and still manifested by America towards this country, so obviously to the mutual disadvantage of both nations. The object of his proposition was, to shew to America that this country had friendly dispositions towards her, and that she was disposed in future to carry on commercial intercourse with her, whenever complete amity between both should be restored. He was not anxious to renew the treaty which had been settled before intercourse broke up, because it was one which would have been very disadvantageous to England. But his purpose would be to put America in her future trade, on a footing with the most favored nations; and to propose that the principle he meant to offer, should in the first instance continue
one year in operation. He concluded by moving a resolution to the following effect: That all goods, wares and merchandise, the growth and produce of America, imported to this country, either in British ships navigated according to law or in ships built in America or captured from an enemy by the American arms, the masters and three-fourths of the crews of which should be natives of America, should be admitted at the same rates of duty, as were paid for the like articles coming from the most favored nations, & that all commodities bro't from other nations or captured from an enemy by the Americans, should be entered in British ports at the lowest duties paid by any other country."
After some conversation between Mr. Ponsonby, the chancellor of the exchequer, and Mr. Elden, the resolution was agreed to.
Mr. Rose then moved another resolution, that all tobacco imported from America in British or American ships as aforesaid, be admitted in British ports at the same duties with tobacco coming from British plantations; and that all snuffs from the same, be admitted at the same duties as snuffs coming from any country in Europe.
This resolution was also agreed to, and ordered to be reported to-morrow.
On the motion of Mr. Rose, it was ordered, that the House should to-morrow, resolve itself into a committee of the whole House, to take into consideration the trade with Brazil.
MANCHESTER, June 2.
The proposals agreed to by the cotton merchants and manufacturers, at their meeting last night, at the Bull's Head inn, in this town, were an advance of 10 per cent. for weaving, upon all goods in the cotton line, to take place this day, and a further advance of 10 per cent. to take place on the 1st of August, making together an advance of 20 per cent. I am sorry to say, that the numerous body of cotton weavers in this town and neighborhood, remain dissatisfied with this offer, who persist in demanding an advance of 6s. 8d. in the pound sterling, which is 33 1-3 per cent.—nothing less it appears will content them, and not one of them in this town or neighborhood will go to the loom at present. Upon a moderate calculation, are not less than 60,000 looms in the cotton trade alone now standing still in this town, and a circle of 12 miles round it. Should any one attempt to work at the shuttle, parties rush into the house, cellar, or garret, and take it away. I have just heard that a body of them, to the amount of 5,000, have met at a village between this town and Bury. Three troops of cavalry are gone from this place to disperse them. Great numbers of weavers walk the streets of this town during the day, but in a peaceable manner, and at 10 o'clock at night, all is quiet here and at Salford.
Every man must commend the weavers of Manchester for their peaceableness on the present occasion. They seem to be aware, that riotous proceedings can do them no good. I wish I could say the same of the weavers of Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, and some other places in the neighborhood. At the two former places they are very disorderly; at Bury, I understand, they are rather better to day; but yesterday, I am told, they burned some persons in effigy.
A requisition for soldiers was sent from Rochdale late last night, and troops immediately despatched thither. In consequence of their being in a serious state of commotion at that place still, it is also asserted that the artillery went this morning. God grant that we may soon have a change for the better, for things in this quarter have a most awful aspect.
Sir Robert Peel has published a very sensible address to the cotton weavers.
TORBAY, June 5.
Last night after post came a-head of the Berry, the Ville de Paris, admiral Lord Gambier, fired a salute, which was instantly returned by the fleet, and on signal being made, the whole of the ships joined tier, and stood down the channel.
10 DOLLARS REWARD, FOR A GOLD REFRATER, LOST.
ON the last of January or 1st of March was lost by a person in the city of Washington, a small Gold Refrater, the figures on her face being red. The watch is one which may be easily known, being remarkable on account of the bell having been broken and repaired again. The cap was perforated all round with small holes.
As this watch was supposed to have been taken by a person of color, the above reward and all charges will be paid to any person delivering her to Mr. Wood, Watchmaker, Navy Yard, or Mr. Burnett, George Town. JAMES TAYLOR. August 10—34

WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10.
The extracts which follow are from a gentleman at Antigua, under date of July 15, and contain intelligence from Spain down to the 19th June. They contain some facts not yet known, and detail others with more precision than any account we have yet seen. It is believed that they may be relied on as correct.
"Every day circumstances take place to confirm the friendly disposition of the Spanish people, as well as the provincial government towards G. Britain. At Algesiras about the 14th June, a valuable British merchantman, taken by a French privateer was sent with a prize crew into Algesiras, but no sooner did she arrive in that port than the Frenchmen were drove out of her, the British sailors released, and the ship returned to them and sent to Gibraltar. Indeed every hostility between G. Britain and the Spanish nation had ceased, and was succeeded by the most friendly intercourse.
"The Spanish fleet of six sail of the line at Minorca has made arrangements with Lord Collingwood to remain there until they should receive orders from the Junta at Seville.
"On the approach of Gen. Dupont with a detachment of the French army near Madrid towards Cadiz, to support the cause of Bonaparte there, suspicions arose amongst the people of Cadiz that the captain general of Andalusia, the Marquis de Solano, and also the governor of Cadiz was in the interest of Bonaparte. The correspondence between him and the duke of Berg was finally intercepted, the people of Cadiz surrounded his house, and having got the marquis into their hands, tore him to pieces. His house was levelled with the ground and completely destroyed. In Cadiz a provisional Junta was immediately formed, dependant on the Junta of Seville, and don Thomas Mala was entrusted with the government of Cadiz in the room of Solano.
"At Barcelona, Don Pedro Trujillo at the same time was destroyed by the people at Barcelona for aiding the French general in that place, on the people discovering he was in correspondence with the duke of Berg.
"Certain accounts had arrived at Cadiz of the death of the duke de L'Enfantado at Bayonne. In some discussion with Bonaparte relative to the fate of the royal family of Spain, this prince it is said remonstrated in the severest manner against the conduct of Bonaparte, and at last either drew his sword, or on his attempting to draw it, was cut down by Bonaparte's guards in his presence. The French say before he was destroyed Bonaparte received a wound in the arm.
"The intention of Bonaparte was to place his brother Joseph on the throne of Spain and the duke of Berg on that of Naples; there was no doubt that Joseph Bonaparte had left Naples for Spain. And it was correctly reported, though not officially informed on the 19th June that on his way to Madrid he and all his attendants had been destroyed by the armed peasantry of the country through which he attempted to pass.
"By the latest intelligence that reached Cadiz on the 19th of June from Portugal, general Gomez was on his march with an army of 30,000 men to attack the French general Junot, in Lisbon. This army was composed partly of Spaniards and part of Portuguese. The Portuguese required the assistance of the British forces under general Spencer, then at Ayamonte, and the fleet off the Tagus. It was understood that on the surrender of general Dupont with the French army at Cordova, that general Spencer would move towards Lisbon; for that purpose the troops remained on the 19th June on board the transports.
"To secure Cadiz for the interest of Bonaparte, general Dupont was detached from Madrid with 12,000 men; but he had only reached Cordova, when he found the French fleet at Cadiz harbor, consisting of six ships of the line and two frigates, had surrendered prisoners of war to the Spanish Junta at Cadiz. To return to Madrid was impossible; the armed peasantry had already seized the passes in the mountains, through which the road went, and a large force lay between him and Cadiz. In fact the French army found themselves in a state of siege. On the 18th June, a courier arrived at Cadiz, to inform the Junta that general Cordova, who commanded the Spanish army near Cordova, had been joined by 2000 troops of the line from Algesiras, which made his force amount to 20,000 troops of the line, independent of the volunteers and peasantry, armed with pikes. The French army by deaths and de-
sertion was reduced to 9,700 men. On the 19th June, a courier arrived early in the morning, informing that the two armies were engaged; and on the afternoon of the same day a second courier arrived to inform the Junta of Cadiz that gen. Dupont and his whole force had surrendered prisoners of war to Gen. Cordova. It was understood that the victorious army would immediately march towards Madrid to act in conjunction with the armies marching from Biscay and other parts of Spain, to besiege the French in Spain.
"Oporto is in possession of the people of Portugal, after making prisoners of 4000 French troops that have been quartered there, and the port was completely open to the British and to the Spaniards.
"Gen. Junot, the commander in chief of the French forces in Portugal was almost in a state of siege in Lisbon and by death and desertion the force of the French left in the kingdom of Portugal was reduced to 9000 men; of them only 6000 in the capital.
"The Spanish troops that have been sent to act in conjunction with the French to garrison Lisbon and bend the necks of the Portuguese to the yoke of Bonaparte had already been disarmed by General Junot, their number about 6000, or had fled to the frontiers.
"There was but one sentiment as to a Frenchman in all the Spanish army stationed in Portugal, and that sentiment was hatred and detestation.
"To G. Britain the Portuguese looked for arms and ammunition; and to attack general Junot they only waited the co-operation of the British forces under gen. Spencer and the aid of the British fleet.
"It was said that the Russian officers on board the fleet in the Tagus, looked on their fall as certain, and that they seemed little disposed to aid Gen. Junot in any system of defence he might think proper to adopt."
"We have received a file of London papers to the first of June. Everything of material importance of course has been anticipated in the details lately given.
"In the Morning Chronicle of the 31st May, the diplomatic correspondence communicated to Congress immediately after the departure of Mr. Rose, is reviewed. Speaking of the conclusion of the negotiation here, this paper erroneously says—"The American government demand, that previous to a discussion of the proclamation, due satisfaction be made to the U. States; and that the satisfaction ought to extend to all the wrongs which preceded and produced that act. Then follows Mr. Rose's ultimatum, &c. &c."
"It is somewhat surprising that a paper characterised by so much liberality as the Morning Chronicle, could make this statement on a review of the official documents. It must have proceeded from a too cursory perusal. The fact is well known to be thus: that the American government agreed to make the revocation of the proclamation contemporaneous with the reparation for the affair of the Chesapeake, which it was previously agreed should be separated from all others, and consequently not connected with those aggressions preceding it."
"Under date of May 27, is found the following paragraph in a London paper, which shows the light in which the late decisions in the case of the Volunteer and the Globe (for a violation of the blockade of Curacao in 1805) are considered by the friends of America in England; yet our exclusive friends of commerce are perfectly silent on the subject.
"A discussion took place yesterday in the Cock-pit, upon two American vessels, which seems to have rather damped the spirit of those who are solicitous for the indication of an amicable temper on the part of our government towards America. This discussion related to the Volunteer and the Globe, which were taken some years since, in consequence of the blockade of Curacao. There was some reason to hope that government were disposed to concede to the Americans, by giving up this point, upon which the American government had interposed. But those who entertained the hope have found themselves disappointed."
"We stated a few days ago that the Manchester "riots" were consequent on that system of commercial interdiction which has been adopted. Take the following as confirmation.
"In the House of Commons on the 19th May, Mr. Rose having withdrawn a motion on the subject of the wages of manufacturers, &c."
"Mr. Baring expressed his satisfaction that the motion was withdrawn; but he could not omit this opportunity of stating his opinion, that the dis-
tress complained of arose from the suspension of foreign trade, which had taken place in consequence of the Orders in Council."
"The election for members of the State Legislature and of the Congress of the U. States takes place in the state of North-Carolina to-morrow and the next day."
"James Withersell, a Representative in Congress from Vermont, has resigned his seat."
"The following is an extract of a letter from a respectable mercantile house in London, to their correspondents in Philadelphia, dated May 31:
"A captain Hopkins, of Boston, just arrived from Cadiz, has this moment reported to me, that he saw at that port a letter from Mr. Montgomery at Alicante, dated the 8th instant, and by him transmitted to Mr. Yznardi, announcing that the Algerines were firing out all their ordnance, and doubtless their object and intention was to commence hostilities against the Americans."
"It seems then that the Barbarians of Africa, as well as of Europe, are determined to harass American commerce. Though their enmity could not have been, by anticipation, one of the causes which produced the embargo; yet no one will be hardy enough to deny that it is an additional advantage resulting from the measure, that the property of our merchants is not exposed to the effects of the increasing hurricane which sweeps the seas, and threatens annihilation to neutral commerce."
"The following paragraph is from a Charleston paper:
"The brig Charles, Brownlow, late master, it appears by the Savannah papers, has been condemned by the court of Admiralty, for a breach of the embargo laws, and is advertised for sale by the marshal of the district."
"It will be recollected by our readers that this is the vessel a few weeks ago said to have been barbarously robbed; the captain of which protested with such veracity against "French friendship."
INSANITY. QUEM DEUS VULT PERDERE PRIUS DEMENATAT.
A writer in the Boston Centinel, speaking of the conduct of our government in the late negotiation with Mr. Rose, says—
"They have rejected the proffered reparation for the affair of the Chesapeake!"
What next?
"We understand that the ship Beaver, belonging to John J. Astor, of this city, has got permission to take out to China, the Mandarin Chief and his Secretary, who have been detained in this country ever since the embargo was laid. Ev. Post."
"A letter from Havanna mentions that an agent of Aaron Burr has been there ever since Burr's last movement from Richmond; and that he has spoken of an expected arrival of force from England at the Havanna. The name of this agent of Burr is not mentioned, but he is said to have had large shipments by some means, both from the Atlantic ports and from New-Orleans."
"The Spaniards at Havanna are very much divided; the subject of a surrender to Great Britain has been agitated for two years past; and gave rise to the organization of the militia, which was intended to resist that project."
"The head quarters of the commander in chief of the army of the United States, are about to be transferred to Carlisle in Pennsylvania, and it is supposed that either the whole or a large portion of the new levies will be collected at that position, for the introduction of the modern discipline."
"The secret service money in the last budget for Ireland only, was 68,767 pounds sterling, or dollars 343,800—a greater sum than the whole civil establishment of the American government."
"The loan for Ireland, as its portion of contribution to the best of all governments, for the present year, is only 4,708,332 pounds sterling—or dollars, 23,541,550! A trifle for so many blessings and so much liberality. Aurora."
"Mr. HAMMOND, formerly pilot of the English man of war Saturn, has been arrested in France, as a spy and shot by order of the French government—or, according to other accounts beheaded. He had been sent from the Saturn on board the L'Aigle, Captain Wolf, to recon-
noitre the French coast, and landed at a port near L'Orient; he had been on shore 12 days, and was preparing to come off in the boat, when he was arrested.—London paper of June 7."
"We learn by two gentlemen, passengers in the ship Culloden, from the Isle of France, that a few days before they sailed Captain Mix, of the ship Sally of this port, arrived at the Isle of France from Batavia, and informed that Gen. Doendels, a member of the grand legion of honor, had arrived at Batavia in an American brig, after having encountered many difficulties and hardships, with full power from Louis Bonaparte, king of Holland, to take possession of the Batavian government in the name of the King, which was delivered up to him without any difficulty; and that he immediately proceeded to organize the government agreeably to the instructions of his master, and had assured the American captains there, that every indulgence would be shown to American commerce.—Ev. Post."
Extract of a letter from the Reverend Gideon Blackburn, superintendent of the Indian Schools, among the Cherokees Indians, to his friend in Elizabeth-Town, N. J. dated,
Maysville, (Ten.) June 10, 1808.
"You are no doubt ready to request information respecting my schools; especially the one called after your Society, "The Jersey School." The prospects of my mission are not yet clouded. I have in the course of last winter dismissed several of my first classes, who mingling with the nation are likely to be of eminent service, by enlarging the stock of information not only of their parents, but many neighbors in the circles of their acquaintance. The spirit of agriculture is rapidly progressing. A very large number of families have left their villages, chosen separate farms, and are now raising all the necessaries of life, to the total destruction of the habits of hunting. On this change may be safely predicted not only the increase of property, and the conveniences of life; but the total change of manners and habits, the increase of domestic happiness, the introduction of civil government, and a vast increase of population."
"Many thousand acres of land are now under cultivation more than were three years ago. Many of the Indian families have furnished themselves with the implements of husbandry, and have invited and procured white people to live with them, to assist in clearing their land, and teach them the art of agriculture. A body of them nearly sufficient to form a county are about associating, that by entering into compact they may enjoy the benefits of the government of the U. States. To obtain this point and qualify persons for stations in the government has been my ambition; and kept me from extending my plan further than my former design, that by concentrating the rays in a focus, I might clearly exhibit education to the eye of the savage."
* The New-Jersey Missionary Society.
THE INHABITANTS OF THE 2d WARD, And particularly those who have been members of the "Union Fire Company" are requested to meet this EVENING at 6 o'clock, at the Council Chamber; with a view effectually to establish that association and to provide such other measures as may be necessary for the protection of their property against the accidental effects of fire. The books and accounts of the company will be laid before the meeting.
The interest which every citizen of the ward must have in the object of this meeting; it is hoped will induce them generally, to attend.
JAS. KEARNEY, Sec'y. U. F. Company. Washington City, August 10.
THE SUBSCRIBER Living opposite the MARINE BARRACKS, wishes to inform the Public that he has for sale the following articles which he will sell very low for cash or Country Produce.
15 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica and West India Spirits, 3 pipes London Particular Madeira } Wine. 2 quarter casks of do. do. 3 do. L. P. Teneriffe do. 5 half pipes do. do. 2000 pounds W. India best green Coffee, 10 boxes Muscovado Sugars, 5 barrels do. 30 boxes spermaceti Candles, 5 barrels 3 years old Peach BRAN- 3 hhs. 2 do. do. } DIES. 100 barrels mess, prime, & cargo Bees, 200 pair coarse shoes, assorted sizes. A small quantity of coarse SALT and a general assortment of Liquors for retail including some very old and excellent L. P. MADEIRA Wine.
NATHANIEL COCKE. August 10—3t
GEORGE TOWN COLLEGE.
THE ceremony of distributing the Prizes and the Dramatical performance of the Students will take place on Thursday the 11th inst. at 5 o'clock P. M.
As the College has been at considerable expense in making the necessary preparations for these exhibitions and intending to render them more entertaining in future, it is expected that the public will not be surprised to find that tickets of admission are offered for sale to defray these expenses. They may be had at ONE DOLLAR each, at the following places—
Mr. George Fenwick's, } George- Mr. Milligan's book-store } Town. Mr. Rhodes hotel, } Washington. St. Patrick's Church, }
N. B. Parents who have children at the College are admitted free, as also Children accompanying their parents.
ROBERT MOLYNEUX, Pr. August 10—1t
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY.
THIRTY or FORTY CARPENTERS are wanted, to whom good wages will be given.—Apply to Mr. MILLS, at the Bridge.
By order of the President & Directors, SAM'L. ELLIOTT, Jr. Clk. August 10—3t
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Parents, Friends, and Guardians of children in these schools are respectfully informed that Vacation commences this day, and will end the first Monday in September. Washington, Aug. 8—3t.
FOR SALE.
By Virtue of an order of the honorable the William Cranch, chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, will be exposed to public sale, at the house of Mr. Wm. Rhodes in the city of Washington, and district of Columbia, on Saturday the 31 day of September next at 4 o'clock P.M. all the Real & Personal Property of John Banks; amongst which are some very valuable Lots, advantageously situated in the said city of Washington.
The terms of sale will be made known at the aforesaid time and place.
JAMES PORTER, Trustee. All persons indebted unto John Banks, as also those indebted unto Lawdermick & Co. late of the city of Washington, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscriber; or he will be reluctantly necessitated, to indiscriminately proceed to a recovery as the law in such cases provides.
JA. PORTER. August 10—wts.
WASHINGTON TAVERN.
ON the last Saturday of August next at the tavern of Capt. Henry Ruth in George Town, will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, a quantity of Lot No. 213, in Beatty & Hawkins's addition to George Town, fronting 96 feet on Sixth street and 37 1-2 on Frederick street, with a large frame house thereon. The situation is most delightful and challenges attention—the title is good. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
SAMUEL BROOKE. August 10—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit.
ON the petition of JAMES MCCUTCHEON an indenture of debt confined in the prison of Washington county for debt.—Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of August instant at 9 o'clock A. M. at the court room in Lindsay's Hotel, the cash prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be administered to the said James McCutcheon and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer, and twice in the Washington Federalist, before that day.
By order of the honorable William Cranch, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, Clk. August 10—2t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the city commons, a BLACK HORSE, a little sunburnt, balf face, short bushy tail, his fore and left hind foot white, stout and well made, rather larger than a pony, and goes very easy. I suppose he has strayed in the woods, the flies being troublesome to him, or to some of the plantations adjoining the city in company with other horses. He may possibly have been taken away by some person. The neighboring farmers and planters are respectfully requested to take notice of the above described horse—Any person on delivery of said horse shall receive five dollars, and reasonable charges, or any person or persons giving true information so that I get him again, shall be satisfactorily rewarded.
F. A. WAGLER, New Store, Centre Market. P.S. Just received, at F. A. Wagler's new Store, an assortment of nails. Aug. 10—3t.

CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL.
An examination of the Pupils was held, on the 26th and 27th days of July, before the Trustees of the institution and many of the Parents and Guardians of the Pupils; and orations were delivered the following day, before a very numerous audience, and received with unbounded applause. The examiners, who were Dr. John Parnham, Mr. Frederick Campbell, late of William and Mary college, Virginia, and Mr. John R. Leph, late of Princeton college, New Jersey, expressed their high approbation of the state of the school and the progressive improvement of the pupils generally; while they felt a high degree of satisfaction at the excellence of several, in each department.
After the examination and orations had been finished, the annual vacation commenced, and school will, again open on the first day of September next.
Signed by order of the Board of Trustees, NEALE H. SHAW, Register. Cool Springs, August 1, 1808.
CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL.
Resolved, That the tuition at Charlotte Hall School from and after the first day of January 1808, shall be at the rate of twenty-eight dollars per annum, payable quarterly and in advance, and that no pupil shall be admitted or continued in said school, failing to comply with this resolution after his entrance, whose amount of tuition shall exceed two quarters in arrear; and, that the Principal of said school shall be charged with the faithful execution of this resolve.
Whereas there is due to Charlotte Hall school a very large sum of money for arrearages of tuition, which the institution stands greatly in need of, to comply with the engagements of the Trustees to Masters and Teachers, as well as for contracts entered into by them, for erecting the necessary buildings, suitable for said school; which arrearages must be paid without delay to save the school from falling:
Notice is hereby given, That unless said arrearages are paid, before the first day of September next, suits will be instituted against such delinquents, without respect to persons.
Signed by order, NEALE H. SHAW, Reg. Cool Springs, August 5—w3t
PUBLIC SALE.
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, will be sold at auction, on Saturday the 13th of August instant, at Rhodes's hotel, in the city of Washington, at 4 o'clock P. M. the personal estate of Henry Kramer, deceased; consisting of wearing apparel; books, a horse and chaise; two gold watches; bedsteads; some elegant prints, and a great variety of other articles.—Terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale.
For William Rhodes, administrator of H. K. SAMUEL SPEAKE, Atty'r. August 4—3t
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON.
Have just received by the sloop CHANCELLOR , from New York, now discharging at Barry's Wharf— London Port, Madeira, } WINE , in Marsala, and } pipes & quarter Catagonia, } casks. St. Brion, and } Claret in cases, Bordeaux, } Cogniac, and } Brandy in pipes. Bordeaux, } Muscavado Sugar, in hds. and bbls. Molasses, } Coffee; the best green in bags, Limbs, } Imperial } TEA Hyson, } of the latest Young Hyson } importation. Loaf Sugar, } Corks, in bags, } Candles, and } A few crates of STONE JUGS, PITCHERS, &c. &c.
These goods were bought with Cash, & will be sold for a small profit, for approved notes at 60 and 90 days. Punctual dealers may expect from the Company a constant supply. The highest price will be given in cash for Country Produce of every kind, delivered at their Warehouse.
JOSEPH FORREST, Pr. August 5—tf
THE COMMISSIONERS
APPOINTED to open Books in the city of Washington for subscriptions for shares in the "Columbia Manufacturing Company" give notice that the books were this day opened at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and will remain open until the requisite number of shares shall be subscribed for.
W. CRANCH, WM BRENT, GEORGE BLAGDEN. August 1, 1808.
STRAYED.
FROM the covenants of this city about the 4th of July last, a Dark Brown HORSE, with a blazed face and a small white spot on the near side of his back occasioned by the saddle; about 14 or 15 hands high; he has the appearance and was often taken for a stud. I will give a reward of FIVE DOLLARS to any person who will return the said horse to me, or will give information where he may be had.
ALEX. MCCORMICK, Capitol Hill. August 3—3t
A RUNAWAY.
COMMITTED to my custody as a runaway, a negro woman named FANNY, who says she belongs to Richard Owing of Anne Arundel county; she appears to be about 65 years of age, stout made, right black; her clothing are of country made cloth; her owner is desired to take her away, or she will be sold for her expenses.
JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff Montgomery county, Md. August 5—3t
FOR SALE OR RENT,
THE Hotel at present occupied by P. D. STELLE . The advantages of this situation are so well known, that it is useless to say more of it—it is convenient to the Capitol, is calculated for a large establishment, with stabling for 40 or 50 horses. The Bridge, rapidly progressing over the Potomac, with the turnpike road to Alexandria, also in great forwardness, will add to the many advantages this situation possesses. To a man qualified to carry on such an establishment, no situation can insure a more certain and rapid fortune. Occupation can be had any day before the first of October next. Apply to the subscriber.
DANL. CARROLL of Dud'n Washington, August 3—eptO
CHARLES H. VARDEA
MERCHANT TAYLOR,
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and public in general, that he has just received by a late arrival from Philadelphia,
A CHOICE ASSORTMENT Of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spaniels and rich silk Mole-skins for waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion.
Richard Horwell's celebrated patent parallel SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his manufactory. November 27—tf
THE SCHOONER SAMPSON, Captain Smith, Will sail for NEW ORLEANS in 8 days. For Passage or a few Tons on freight, apply to the captain on board at Stewart's Wharf, George Town. August 5—3t
A RUNAWAY FOR SALE
WILL be sold on the 27th day of August next, for his jail fees, at the jail in Washington County, District of Columbia, a black man who calls himself JOHN , said he belonged to John Clarke of Alexandria. But has since confessed that he belongs to John P. Woodbeck of Neshannoa near Albany, state of New York, he is about forty years of age, 5 feet 5 1/2 inches high, pitted with the small pox & has lost his left eye.
The sale to commence at 11 o'clock. CARTWRIGHT TIPPETT, Keeper of the jail for Washington Boyd, Marshall. July 25—w3t
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the Town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern in said town, to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold.
THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—eptds
FOR SALE.
FOUR HUNDRED acres of land adjoining land of Samuel Auran, lying in Beaver Township, Northumberland county, state of Pennsylvania—or exchanged for merchandise or good property well situated in this city. For terms apply to
JOSEPH WHEATON, Washington City, may 18—wtf
RUNAWAY.
WAS Committed to the jail of Washington County, District of Columbia, as a Runaway on the 17th instant, a black man who calls himself ELLYCK , and says he belongs to David R. Williams, Esq. Cheraw District, South Carolina, he is about 20 years of age, 5 feet 3 1/2 inches high, had on when committed a black hat, striped silk coat, cotton shirt, blue cotton trousers and old shoes. His owner is desired to come prove him and take him away, or he will be sold for his jail fees and other expenses as the law directs.
CARTWRIGHT TIPPETT, Keeper of the jail, for Washington Boyd, Marshall, July 25—w3t
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, sitting as a court of Chancery for the county of Washington in the suit of
Gideon Snow—complainant, against Abigail Perkins, widow and administratrix, and Hannah Perkins, sister and heir of Joseph Perkins deceased, and Nathan Bond—Defendants.
WILL be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday the twenty-ninth day of August next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, at the hour of 10 A. M. all the Estate, right, title, claim and demand both in law and equity of the said Joseph and of the said defendant, Hannah, as heir at law of the said Joseph, of, in, and to Lots Nos. 5 and 6 in square No. 533, and Lot No. 2 in square No. 408, with their improvements, all lying and being in the city of Washington, and which said lots are laid out and designated in the general plan of said city as above described.
The terms of sale are, a credit of six months, the purchaser or purchasers giving bonds with approved security for the amount of the purchase money, bearing interest from the day of sale.
This sale is not to affect any claim of dower which the said Abigail Perkins may have in said lots. JOHN G. McDONALD, Trustee. July 18—3wep
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
ESCAPED from the subscriber on the road leading from George Town towards Leesburg, about 15 miles from the former place, a negro man named LUKE , about 35 years of age, 6 feet high, dark skin, two of his upper front teeth are out; he has a down cast look, and generally speaks in a low voice; his clothes and name he will probably change, I purchased him of Mr. Theophilus Hughes to take to my residence in Kentucky, he has had several masters about Bladensburg, and he will certainly be lurking about that place as he has a wife, the property of Mr. Isaac Barrett near Bladensburg. I have appointed Mr. Everard Gary of George Town my agent, and the above reward will be paid by him to any person who will deliver the said fellow to Mr. C. Tippet in the city jail.
SAML. M'LEAN. July 25—6w
BURAS AND BEALL.
WOOLLEN drapers, men's merchants, and tailors, New-Jersey Avenue, opposite the Secretary of the Navy's, respectfully inform the public that they have commenced business in the above line, where they will endeavor to give satisfaction—they have on hand a fresh supply of the most fashionable goods, suitable for the approaching season, all fresh and of the very best quality.
N. B. Regimentals and naval uniforms made in the most elegant and fashionable stile with neatness and dispatch. October 23—tf
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 fourth 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" & about seven miles from Port Tobacco. This land consists of about 300 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about twenty 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 twelve months from the sale. It will be sold entire or in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase. F. S. KEY, Trustee. July 4—tdos
WANTED
AT the Woodyard for the ensuing year a Manager, to take charge of the whole estate. He must be a sober, diligent and discreet man—well acquainted with the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco, and the management of negroes. To such a man who can produce unquestionable testimonials of his capacity, sobriety and fidelity, high wages will be given. A person not connected in the neighborhood will be preferred.
Apply to RD. W. WEST, Woodyard. N. B. Application must be made before the 1st. Sept. next. May 13—eptS
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE COMPANY.
THE Stockholders of the "Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company" are hereby notified that the second installment of Ten dollars on such share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, treasurer in Alexandria, on or before the 26th day of August next, agreeable to the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria in the district of Columbia."
By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE, President. July 25—tA26
AMERICAN HEMP.
THE Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st. November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New London; New York; Philadelphia, Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Geo. or New Orleans.
For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 3—wtn
LANDING THIS DAY,
From on board the schooner MARIA , capt. Fitzhugh, from New York—A quantity of prime St. Croix sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Port Wine, Nutmegs, and Chocolate. Also, Gun-Powder, Imperial, and Hyson Teas, in chests, half and quarter chests and cannisters of this spring's importation, For sale by ROSS & GETTY. George Town, June 20—tf
PROPOSALS for carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office, until the 6th day of september next.
 1. From Athens in Georgia, by Apalachy, Flint River, and Coweta to Tuckabatchy on the Mississippi territory estimated at 220 miles, once a week. Leave Athens every Saturday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Athens the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m.  2. From Tuckabatchy by Majors Creek on Alabama, or Tensaw to Fort Stoddert, estimated at one hundred and seventy three miles, once a week. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. and arrived at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 p. m.  3. From Fort Stoddert to Farre's on Pearl River, estimated at 160 miles, once a week. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Farre's the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Farre's at Pearl River every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. & arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m.  4. From Farre's on Pearl River to New Orleans, once a week. Leave New Orleans every Monday noon, and arrive at Farre's on Tuesday by 8 p. m. Leave Farre's every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at New Orleans on Thursday by noon. 
NOTE 1. If the depending mail shall not have arrived at the time fixed for departure, the contractor shall be bound to wait for it, provided it arrives within six hours after such fixed time.
NOTE 2. For every failure, and for every delay which shall continue so that the depending mail loses a trip, the contractor shall forfeit double the pay he would have received for such a trip, unless the failure shall have been occasioned by unavoidable accident; and in that case, the amount of the pay for such trip shall be forfeited, so that no pay shall be made unless the service is performed.
NOTE 3. For every hours delay, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar; but no forfeiture for the delay of any one trip can exceed double the value of such trip. The contracts are to commence on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force until the 31st March 10.
General Post Office, July 20th, 1808.
Fresh Teas, Nutmegs, sugars, Coffee, &c.
W. & C. SMITH have just received by the Maria from New York, 6 Chests } 20 Boxes } Fine Imperial Teas 100 Canisters } 25 Chests } 15 Boxes } Hyson Teas 100 Canisters } 20 Chests } 18 Half do. } Young Hyson Teas 30 Boxes } 10 Chests hyson skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves. 52 Hds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality. 40 Bags best Martinique green coffee. 12 Bags Corks. 20 Small baskets best Marseilles refined olive oil. 10 Quarter casks London particular Teneriffe wine. Georgetown, June 20—2wtf.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
THAT the subscriber, of Prince Georges county, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county in Maryland, letters of administration with a copy of the will annexed, on the personal estate of Zachariah Baldwin late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the tenth day of January next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said Estate.
Given under my hand this 6th day of July 1808. HENRY CULVER, Adm'r. July 11—wtf
Circuit court, District of Columbia, for the county of Washington.
IN CHANCERY, JUNE TERM 1808 John Hoye, and Leonard M. Deakins, executors and devisees of Francis Deakins, deceased, which John Hoye is the acting executor and devisee, and the President, Directors, and company of the Bank of Columbia, complainants,
against Charles F. Brodhead, William Stewart and Aquilla Beall, Philip B. Key and Benjamin Stoddert—Defendants.
THE bill states, that Francis Deakins in his life time sold to the said Charles F. Brodhead certain real property in George Town, which has never been paid for or conveyed—that the said property is under rent to the said Stewart & Beall as tenants of the said Brodhead—that the said Brodhead has assigned the same together with other property in trust to Philip B. Key, and that the said Benjamin Stoddert as the complainants have been informed, sets up some claim to the same.
The object of the bill is, to obtain a decree for the sale of the said property and to compel the said Stewart & Beall to pay the rents which are already due or which may hereafter become due thereon, towards the payment of the sum due on the said property by the said Brodhead to the said complainants.
The bill further states that Charles F. Brodhead and Aquilla Beall, two of the defendants, do not reside within the district of Columbia, and are beyond the reach of the process of this court.
It is therefore ordered that the said Charles F. Brodhead and Aquilla Beall be warned to appear in this court on the fourth Monday of December 1808, to answer the bill of the said complainants, and for that purpose that a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer and the Frederick Town Herald, prior to the said fourth Monday of December next.
WM. BRENT, Ck. August 1—w3t
FOR SALE.
THE Two story Brick HOUSE, situated on square number 950 in the city of Washington now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven, as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
RUNAWAY.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Maryland on the 16th instant as a runaway a negro man who calls himself ALFRED says he belongs to James Bowling near Middleburg, Loudon county, Virginia—his height is about 5 feet; say he is about 37 years old, but from appearance is not more than 20; had on when committed a tow shirt and trowsers. His owner is desired to take him away, or he will be sold for his prison fees, &c. according to law. ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. July 29—w3t
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23d day of March 1807, did among other things resolve, that the Eight per cent. Stock created in pursuance of the several acts of Congress passed on the 16th day of July 1798, and 7th day of May 1800, should be reimbursed on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine.
This is therefore to give notice that the principal of the said Eight per cent. Stock will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of January 1809, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of Stock respectively held by them.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said Eight per cent Stock either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans will be allowed after the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight. And the interest on all certificates of said Stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
And whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at their meeting held on the 23d day of March as aforesaid, did also resolve, that the sum which after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimbursing the four and a half per cent Stock, might remain to complete the annual appropriation of Eight Millions of dollars, for those two years, should, among other purposes, be applied to the purchase of the Eight per cent Stock at private sale. and that such of the Cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and of its office of Discount and Deposit as the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate, be the agents under his superintendence for making the said purchases.—Notice is hereby accordingly given, That James Davidson, jun. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom such of the proprietors of Eight per cent Stock as may be willing to sell the same within the prices limited by law, are requested to apply.
ALBERT GALLATIN, 1am. Secretary of the Treasury