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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
A N D WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1066.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
MILITIA LAW.
The MILITIA LAW of the DISTRICT of COLUMBIA, for sale at
R. C. WEIGHTMAN'S Book store, Pennsylvania avenue. August 12—3t
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
R. C. Weightman, Printer, Bookseller, and Stationer, Pennsylvania avenue.
Has just received from Philadelphia and New York, a Large and General Assortment of articles in his line, which he will sell on the same terms they can be had for in either of those places, among which are,
 Malthus on Population, 2 vols.  Lauderdale on Public Wealth.  Leland's Demosphenes, 2 vo.  Lay on an Irish Harp, by the author of the Wild Irish Girl.  Homer's Iliad, pocket edition, plates, Odysly do.  Telemachus, do.  Tale of a Tub, (Swift's) do.  Devil on Two Sticks, (Le Sage) do.  Jonathan Wild, (Fielding) do.  Gil Blas, 3 v. do.  Marmoncel's Tales, 2 v. do.  Sully's Memoirs, 5 v.  Museum of Wit.  Tristram Shandy, 3 v.  Voltaire's Tales, 2 v.  The above are principally Superb and cheap London editions.
Oddy's European Commerce, shewing new and secure channels of trade with the continent of Europe, &c. &c. a late and very valuable publication.
Jackson's Mediterranean Commerce.
Warren's History of the American Revolution, a late important and interesting work.
Life of James Beattie, L. L. D.
Aikin's Geographical Delineations.
Playfair's Geometry.
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Dr. Mesler's Geological account of the United States.
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Simson's Conic Sections.
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Blackstone's Commentaries with Christian's Notes 4 v.
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August 12—6top
LAND FOR SALE.
To be sold at public sale on the premises, the first day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a Tract of Land on which I now dwell, lying on Potomac river, adjoining Swan Point. This tract contains about 360 acres with a great sufficiency of timber, and fire wood. The soil is well adapted to the growth of Indian Corn, Tobacco, Wheat and Clover. This tract having two convenient dwelling houses on it, the one on the river, the other on Cuckolds Creek may be sold in two equal parts or together as may best suit purchasers. The adjoining waters abound with fine fish, oysters and wild fowl in their season. The terms of sale are as follows, 700 dollars paid down, the balance of the purchase money to be paid in three equal annual payments, the purchasers giving bond and approved security bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P. M.
EDWARD DIGGES.
Cobrach, Charles county, } Md. Aug. 12—tdol }
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro CHARLES—he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail for that I get him again.
W. B. BEANS.
Upper Marlinton, Jan. 9—tawtf
LAUDABLE.
To the Non-resident Proprietors of Lands situated in the state of Ohio!
No person possessing common feelings of humanity, can for a moment reflect upon the situation of the Lands of the non-resident proprietors in the western country (where they are subject to be sold for taxation and no hopes of redemption) without pitying the miseries of the truly unfortunate or the misfortunes of a family, stripped of their dependence!!! The hungry speculator stands ready to grasp the fortunes of those unfortunate persons, and although he may seize that which does not enrich himself, he may, nevertheless place the property of the non-resident in such a situation, that the expence of the redemption would be almost as great a loss to the original proprietor, as the land would be worth—such circumstances as these call aloud for a permanent agent for the non residents in the state of Ohio.
Having been solicited from various quarters to embark in the business of an Agent for non residents, I had determined to offer my services last fall when the recommendatory letter subjoined was signed; but from the business, which, at that period engaged my attention from other quarters, I could only be induced to transact business in that capacity for a few friends. Having disengaged myself from those concerns, I now tender my services to non-resident proprietors of lands situated in the state of Ohio; who, though they are dispersed throughout the United States, have an opportunity now afforded them, of employing an agent to attend their business, whose endeavor it will be to discharge to their satisfaction.
Those persons who are desirous of employing me as their agent, will address letters to this place by post, designating the business required to be performed; the situation of the land, the number of the warrant, entry, and survey, in whose name the same may have been entered, surveyed or patented, or in whose name it was entered with the Auditor for taxation, and in what district or upon what water course the same may be situated, or as accurate a description as the nature of the case will permit.
Should persons with their lands redeemed from purchasers, if it belong to heirs it will be necessary to forward proper vouchers to that effect; if they with their lands sold, divided or disposed of in any manner whatever, proper authority should accompany their letters, and their business will be attended to, upon the following
CONDITIONS:
 1st. Paying taxes, taking receipts and transmitting duplicates to my employer, for every tract one dollar, and a commission of two and a half per cent. upon all monies received and paid for taxes.  2d. Selling or redeeming lands, &c. from 6 to 10 per cent. or whatever the expense and trouble attending the business may be reasonably worth.  3d. All letters addressed to me must be post paid. Notes must be enclosed covering the amount of commission and fees, as specified, and the amount of taxes which may be nearly ascertained (if the quality of the land is known) from the following rates of taxation imposed by law, viz. first rate land 90 cents; second rate 65 cents, and third rate 40 cents, per hundred acres.  4th. All employers will please to designate their address and place of residence. 
THOMAS S. HINDE.
Chillicothe, state of Ohio, } July 11th, 1807.
The sale of non-residents lands will commence the first Monday in December next. Chillicothe, December 6th, 1806.
From our acquaintance with Thomas S. Hinde, and being informed that he offers his services as agent for the proprietors of lands, who are non residents, within the state of Ohio, we feel no hesitation in recommending him to our respective friends, acquaintances and all non resident proprietors as a proper person to be employed in that business; and from our acquaintance with him, conceive that he will discharge the duties assigned him, with fidelity, promptitude and dispatch.
Given under our hands at Chillicothe, the date above written.
James Taylor, Ch. A. Stuart, George Clark, Hen. Massie,
E. Langham.
Chillicothe, July 11th 1807.
From our acquaintance with Thomas S. Hinde, we conceive him well qualified for discharging the duties of an agent for non-resident proprietors of lands in the state of Ohio.
Thomas Gibson, Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio. Wm. M'Farland, Treasurer. A. J. Williams, Collector of non residents land tax. August 7—
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county.
WILL be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, on Saturday next the 15th inst. at Mr. Orlando Cook's Pennsylvania avenue, all the personal property of WILLIAM SWINTON, deceased.
The sale to commence at 4 o'clock P. M.—
The terms cash.
GEORGE BLAGDEN, Executor. Aug. 12—2t
PLAN
OF Col. JONATHAN WILLIAMS, For fortifying the Narrows between Long and Staten Islands.
To SELAH STRONG, Esq. Chairman of a Committee of the Corporation of N. York.
Fort Columbus, July 29, 1807.
SIR, I have received your favor of yesterday, enclosing a resolution of the corporation dated the 27th inst. requesting me to "furnish with all possible dispatch a plan for fortifying the Narrows, with an estimate of the probable expence."
Although my official station will not permit me to enter into any engagements respecting plans of defence, without the authority of the government of the U. States, yet I shall with the utmost freedom communicate to you and through you to the corporation, every idea that can in my mind relate to a permanent and effectual defence against a maritime force—leaving the execution of the plans, and the means of raising the necessary supplies, to their good judgment and patriotic zeal. In stating the principles upon which as perfect a defence as the nature of the case requires, should be founded, I must necessarily include those which influenced the orders I am now acting under, and, believing as I do that to form a correct judgment of the whole, the adopted plan should be known, as well as the reasons for its adoption I shall go into some detail, (however irrelevant in appearance) which is too much connected with your object, and too dependent upon it, to be omitted, consistent with a due regard to perspicuity.
In the late conference between the vice-president of the U. S. the secretary of war and myself, there has been but one sentiment respecting the mode of applying the means in our power, with the best effect—but nothing has been said against a defence at the Narrows, provided we had equivalent funds to depend upon; yet it has been uniformly a settled opinion, that a defence of the Narrows only, would be putting all upon one stake, and probably wasting the zealous and laudable efforts of our citizens, without affording them more than a momentary and perhaps an ideal security.
The propriety of a defence at the Narrows in conjunction with an interior force, is in a striking manner indicated by the introductory words of my orders. "It being the intention of the general government so to fortify the harbor of N. York, as will (with the aid of gun boats) afford a reasonable defence to the citizens and their property against ships of war, unaccompanied with any formidable armament, such as can only be opposed by a superior army; the following system has been deemed most expedient at present, with such additions hereafter, as may be thought advisable, farther in advance."
The Narrows offer a passage of more than 1200 yards in width for any ship that could come over the bar at Sandy Hook—now, every sailor knows that a dozen ships of the line could upon an emergency, sail abreast through that passage, with fair wind and tide, and allowing one on each side to be destroyed 10 might surely pass unhurt, in as many minutes, and if there were nothing to encounter afterwards, they would indemnify their losses by the contributions they would exact from the city—hence an ineffectual defence at the Narrows, would only serve to increase these contributions.
Seeing therefore the magnitude of this object, and comparing it with the means provided; also considering the confidence placed in their judgment, the above named officers naturally reverted to a very plain principle which comes home to all our domestic feelings;—let us secure our house first, and then according to our ability, defend our court yard.
In looking around, it was perceived that the prominent rocks on Governor's Island, the point of the Bastion of the old city Battery, and Ellis's Island, forming nearly an equilateral triangle; and that the centre of this offered an intersecting point, which, at the greatest distance from each, would only be about 1000 yards, while it would be difficult to go into either the North or East river, without passing within pistol blank shot (or between four and five hundred yards) of some of them. It was also seen that former administrations before, and since the revolution, so highly valued these points, that fortifications have been erected upon or near every one, although time, has obliterated some of them—It was further considered that the modern improvements of marine batteries, which give double the number of guns on the same horizontal base, and by multiplying the tiers may give six times the number of the heaviest metal with a bomb proof security above, rendered the question of combat, a question of floating wooden walls; against impregnable stone walls on shore, with equal power as to celerity
of action, number of guns within the same space, and weight of metal.
It is not a very bold assertion to say, that no ship that sails on the ocean, would engage on such terms.
In combining all these circumstances it was a matter of great consideration, to reflect, that we should be aided by gun boats, commanded by brave and experienced officers. No man of professional knowledge has hitherto ventured an opinion against the efficacy of gun boats in harbor, in shoal water, and on a smooth surface—not one of these conditions have been attended to whenever they have failed, and with these conditions they have been, and ever will be, formidable. Fifty gun boats scattered along the flats on each side of the channel, would all of them attack an advancing ship forward the fore chains, and if she passed the nearest pair, they might slip their cables and keep in her wake; all this time the advancing ship, instead of escaping, would be just coming into a still more prompt, powerful & intersecting fire, during which she could not attack more than the boat on each side, while all the others would rake her fore and aft.
But the certainty of passage is the great objection, for it seems to be in the opinion of the world almost a settled axiom, that ships will pass a battery in spite of all their force.—Why should they pass them? There must surely be a strong motive to encounter such danger? Doubtless to attack more vulnerable points. And this is precisely the reason, they would pass the Narrows to attack the defenceless city of New York—as Admiral Duckworth passed the Dardanelles to attack Constantinople, and certainly if there had been no interior defence, the capital of the Sublime Porte would have been reduced.
But merely passing the city, cannot be an important object, for to put it under contribution, ships must lie there, either at anchor, or with the main top-sail to the mast; now that (when the proposed batteries shall be completed) cannot be done, and we do not find that it is generally thought advantageous to run the gauntlet, for the purpose of running it back again.
Before I close this part of my subject, permit me to notice an objection to these batteries which seems to have made some impression on the minds of the citizens—"It brings the battle home to our doors, within the cries of our wives and children!" Will any reflecting mind, not under the excitement of passion, believe this to be the fact? Do invading enemies seek to attack powerful batteries, instead of making depredations where there are none? Will a shore lined with cannon be more inviting to a warlike plunderer, than a shore lined with rich freighted merchantmen, and defenceless well filled stores? I leave the answer to the dictates of plain but sound understanding, and as we live in the days of rapacity, rather than in the days of chivalry, I cannot doubt what that answer will be.
I beg pardon for this encroachment on your patience previously to answering your main object in the application to me; but the deference and respect I owe to the high characters with whom I have lately been in conference, impose this explanation as an indispensable duty; especially, as going at once into a plan, which they might be supposed to have omitted, would on my part be a very indecorous presumption.
I now come to the question implied in the resolution of your board; "Are the Narrows defensible? If so, what are the means, and what the probable expence?" To this I answer, they are in my opinion defensible, but the means are extensive, and should unite submarine obstructions, forts on each side, and gun boats on the flats in advance.
With respect to the sinking an island in centre, which has been much spoken of, it does not appear to me, that local circumstances have been fully considered. In the middle of the Narrows there are between sixteen and seventeen fathoms of water, say one hundred feet at half tide; to make an island of stone in this depth, with an area of four acres at its surface, as I have heard mentioned, even if the sides were vertical, which could not be, would be more than seventeen millions of cubical feet of stone, this at fifteen cubit feet to the ton, would be about one million one hundred and sixty thousand tons, and would require near twenty four thousand sloops of fifty tons each to convey it; and if the calculation were to be made at four and an half cents each cubit foot, the cost would be nearly eight hundred thousand dollars, with as much in addition as the natural slope of loose stones in a rapid current, would increase the mass.
The best plan for permanent obstructions, in my estimation, is that which in the course of conversation at the Mayor's, was intimated by yourself, and as I take no merit in the invention, I may be allowed to state it in detail.
Suppose numerous blocks were to be sunk in the Narrows at certain distances
from each other, which though sufficient for a ship to pass between them, yet should she go but a little on either side of the middle, would insure her destruction; as the depth of water varies in the space before mentioned, from ten to sixteen fathoms. Let us suppose a mean, thirteen fathoms or seventy-eight feet; the mean would be less, as the depth is less within two hundred feet of the shore on each side, allowing the blocks to rise within ten feet of the surface, and taking a fair, but sufficient mean. Let us suppose the average depth to be sixty-five feet, and the superficial contents of each block, whatever may be its shape, to be fifty feet square, or twenty-five hundred square feet, this multiplied by the depth, would give forty-five thousand and five hundred cubic feet, which at the price of four and an half cents as above stated, would cost seven thousand five hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents each; thirty such blocks would cost two hundred and twenty six thousand one hundred and ten dollars. If these blocks were placed at sixty feet distance from each other, and were armed with chevaux de frize, as they might be, so as to reduce the spaces to the width of a ship, it is self-evident that no ship could pass, for if she were but one foot on either side of the middle, one of the projecting points would check her progress, when she would immediately round to, and lay her broadside against all the others. To put this effect in a striking point of view, let us suppose a ship going at the rate of ten knots with wind and tide, and that by some accident her own anchor were to drop under foot, every sailor knows, that unless she parted her cable in an instant, she would round to, and carry all by the board.
Nautical men are generally very bold and hazardous when the danger is visible, because they rely upon their own skill and activity—but the boldest sailor is the most cautious of all beings, where the danger is invisible, and they always take care to give rocks a very "good birth."
This calculation goes to filling up the whole space, but it is evident that a channel should be left for our own vessels; this at the worst would oblige an enemy to advance singly, and directly under the guns of the batteries to be erected on either side, while every block so sunk would completely cover a gun boat that might be anchored upon, or behind it, without danger, owing to their small draught of water. Besides these considerations, it is self-evident that the blocks must aid every other mode of obstruction, and, after the experiment we have witnessed, there can be no doubt, but Mr. Fulton's Torpedoes could be applied here with almost certain effect. If a pair of these destructive machines were placed in each space between the blocks, should all other means fail, their action would be, as far as human foresight can presume to be accurate, infallible.
If however such obstructions were to be unprotected by batteries on each side, an enemy might progress with a fair wind against the tide, giving to his ship just what way he chose—and by sending boats ahead might in a slow & cautious manner feel for a safe passage and remove temporary obstructions—it is therefore of all things the most necessary, to prevent the possibility of remaining at rest, any where in the passage.
The most essential as well as the most costly battery should be erected at the edge of Hendrick's Reef. Until I can have time to cause the plan and elevation of such a battery to be made, I must submit to your consideration the plan and elevation of one designed for a point, not dissimilar as to position in the harbor of Charleston, which I must request you to return after it has been laid before the corporation.
On the Staten Island side, only the lower battery need to be casemated, as those ascending the hill in the rear, would be above the reach of either small arms or swivels from the tops of the enemies ships.—These batteries could be so constructed as to be impregnable to the fire of shipping, and could form an interesting fire of from fifty to eighty shot on each side.
It is not an easy matter to calculate the expence of batteries, where, nothing of the kind having been done before, I am deficient in the requisite data, upon which alone accurate estimations can be made, but as I have often heard it said that, could the defence at the Narrows like the one described be procured, the inhabitants of New York would not think a million of dollars too great an expence, I feel a self assurance that, with certain dependence on such a fund, the object might be so far obtained, as in conjunction with protecting redoubts on the high grounds, and the interior fortifications and gun boats before described, the harbor of New York would become invulnerable to any maritime attack. In case of an invading army, our only method would be, and the only one the spirit of our countrymen would require, that of meeting the enemy in the field.
Deeply impressed with the importance of the present crisis, and know-

ing how anxious the public mind at present is, I have thought it best to give a prompt answer to your request, though from the nature of the case, it must be a very imperfect one; and were I very thirsty for professional fame, it might be considered imprudent, thus to lay myself open to criticism, on a subject where there are so many opinions, with much confidence in the validity of each one.
I make no pretensions to infallibility upon any subject, and shall listen with complacency to any opinion on this one, from any quarter; but while I respect the sentiments of others, I hope I may rely on some indulgence for my own.
Should it be in my power to give the corporation any further information, I shall at all times most readily do it upon the slightest requisition on their part; without any other view than the satisfaction resulting from the reflection of having rendered an acceptable service to the citizens of New York.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, sir, Your most obedient, And most humble servant, JONATHAN WILLIAMS.
Lexington, July 21.
On Tuesday last Herman Blannerhasset arrived in this town from the Mississippi Territory. Immediately on his arrival he was arrested, at the instance of Mr. Sanders, on a civil process, and before his discharge, was again arrested by the marshal for the Kentucky district, on an affidavit made by Mr. David Meade, the purport of which was, that Blannerhasset had been indicted for treason, and a true bill found by the Grand Jury at Richmond, Virginia. It fortunately happened that Judge Todd was in town, before whom Mr. Blannerhasset was immediately brought; but as he wished to be heard by counsel, he was committed to jail, and ordered to be again before the judge at 9 o'clock the next morning—at which time he read to the court an affidavit which he had drawn up.—The crowd was so great that the Editor was unable to hear the whole of it, but he understood it went to give a history of his arrest and discharge in the Mississippi Territory—Of his being on his journey home, when he heard at Danville, of the indictment being found against him—Of the means he used to ascertain the truth of the report—and that being satisfied of its correctness, he had hastened to this place, to surrender himself to Mr. Bibb, attorney for the U. States—that soon after he arrived he was arrested upon a civil process—that he had met with Mr. Clay, to whom he communicated his intentions, and requested advice as to the mode he should adopt—that Mr. Clay said he was too much engaged to attend at that time to his application, but promised to see him on the subject at nine o'clock the next day.—He declared it to be his wish to be sent on to Richmond to receive his trial at that place. Mr. Clay, as counsel, assured the court, that he was instructed by his client to express his wish to be sent on for trial—he only wished an unnecessary rigor might not be observed, and that he might be forwarded in a manner as delicate as the nature of his situation would permit. Mr. Clay at the same time took the liberty, as a citizen, to protest against, or rather to object to the mode which had been pursued by the court—he viewed the proceedings as unprecedented and illegal—He, however, wished it to be understood that his observations were made as a citizen, and not at the instance of Mr. B.—it was his real wish to be sent on for trial. Mr. Bibb stated that he had provided himself with authorities to prove the proceedings proper; but that he had that morning enquired of Mr. Clay whether any exceptions would be taken to the legality of the proceedings, and being informed that none would be taken, had neglected to bring his authorities into court—that he was now surprised to find the exception taken.
Mr. Clay stopped him again, to declare that the exceptions were not by the consent of Mr. B. who he believed was really desirous of being conveyed to Richmond.
Mr. Blannerhasset assured the court that Mr. Clay had justly stated his desire, and pledged himself, that whatever might be the decision of the judge, he would accompany Mr. Meade, the deputy marshal, to Richmond. But he wished not to be understood as making a parade of willingness which he did not feel, of meeting investigation, as he was more desirous of going as a prisoner, at the public charge than at his own expense, as his fortune was greatly impaired. He made an affecting appeal to the citizens of Lexington, which would have been favorably received, had not the high crimes with which he was charged forcibly rebutted it. He spoke of the friendly attention and hospitable treatment experienced by himself and family, and hoped that they would not believe without evidence, that their attentions had been bestowed on unworthy objects.
The judge took time to make up an opinion as to the proceedings which ought to be had in the case—and issued a warrant for his commitment and safe-keeping, until the district judge could be applied to, who ordered him to be delivered to the court in Richmond without delay.
He was yesterday sent off, attended by Mr. Meade and a guard of five men.
Foreign Intelligence.
New-York, Aug. 10
By the arrival of the ship Pallas, capt. Everet, in 42 days from Liverpool, we have received our regular files of London papers and Lloyd's list to the evening of the 23d of June inclusive—nineteens day later than before received. The most interesting articles are selected.
LONDON, JUNE 14.
Destruction of the Dutch Shipping at Batavia.
From the private journal of captain Vicary, from Batavia, it appears that the Batavian frigate Maria Reigersburgh, of 44 guns, was taken by sir Edward Pellew's squadron. The extent of the destruction of the shipping may be judged of from the following extract.
The following vessels were burnt near the batteries, viz. Frigate Phoenix, 32 guns; brig Adventurer, 20. ditto; Zaploneg (Seafarer) 14 ditto; state vessels.
Frigate Amethyst, force unknown; ship Patriot, 18 guns; brig Ceres, force unknown; company's ships.
Brig Snellacyd (Swift) force unknown.
Ship Daugdzoomhayd (Probity) force unknown; East India, ditto; Zunder Pole, (South Pole) Prussian, ditto; private ships.
And four or five at least, whose names are unknown. On the east side of the bay were burnt the Andromeda, and Debora, the two finest ships in Java, both which belong to the governor of Samara, and another large ship, the name unknown. During the engagement some of the American vessels were obliged to slip their cables and run out to keep clear of the shot, which flew thick about them.
During the night the sky was awfully illuminated by the blaze of 18 large ships; and the blowing up of several of them when the fire reached their magazines added to the grandeur of the scene. No one could behold the destruction of so many fine ships, without lamenting the evils inseparable from war, and particularly regretting that so large a portion of the misfortune should fall to the lot of private persons, most of whom were probably opposed to the principles and actions which first occasioned hostilities.
JUNE 15.
Extract of a dispatch from major General Frazier to the Rt. Hon. H. E. Fox, dated on board his majesty's ship Canopus, Aboukir Bay, April 24, 1807.
"I have the mortification to acquaint you that the second attempt against Rosetta has failed, owing to a great reinforcement of the enemy being sent down the Nile from Cairo, which overpowered our troops, and obliged them to fall back with the loss (I am grieved to say) of nearly 1000 men killed, wounded and missing. Among the latter, lieut. col. M c Leod, major Vogel sang, and major Moor. Brigadier gen. Stuart, who commanded the troops on this service, is only now upon his march towards Alexandria to join the remainder of his force, and has not yet sent me the details; but as the admiral thinks it necessary to dispatch the Wizard brig immediately from this bay to Messina, I think it necessary to give you all the information I am at present in possession of, and shall send you the particulars of this unfortunate affair by his majesty's ship Thunderer, which will leave Alexandria very soon; and as I have not time to acquaint his majesty's ministers of this event by this opportunity, I must request you to have the goodness to do it as soon as possible."
JUNE 19.
Order of Council. At a court held at the Queen's palace, on Wednesday last, the following order in council was issued: Present, the king's most excellent majesty in council.
June 17.—It is this day ordered by his majesty in council, that all ships and goods belonging to the inhabitants of Hamburg and Bremen, which, since the 1st of January last, have been, and are now detained in the ports of this kingdom, shall be restored upon being pronounced by the high court of admiralty to belong to the inhabitants aforesaid—and not otherwise liable to confiscation; and that the said ships and goods shall be permitted to proceed to any neutral port. And it is further ordered, that ships and goods so belonging, shall now in future be liable to detention, provided such ships and goods shall be engaged in a trade to or from any port of this kingdom, or between neutral and neutral port. But all ships and goods belonging to the inhabitants aforesaid, which shall be found trading with any hostile port, and not going from nor coming to any port of this kingdom, shall be detained and brought in for legal adjudication, and shall be adjudged as lawful prize to his majesty. And the right hon. the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the judge of the high court of admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
(Signed) W. FAWKENER.
JUNE 17.
It is now said by those who have an
undisguised satisfaction in dwelling on the late unfortunate occurrences in Egypt, that our loss in the second action exceeded what is stated in the letter of gen. Frazier. An extract of a private letter from Messina is communicated, for the purpose of shewing the aggravated circumstances of the affair, which in substance states:
"That upon the day following, the junction of gen. Stuart with gen. Meade, the former ordered a second assault to be made on Rosetta, and that the streets should be previously cleared by the field pieces. This was accordingly executed, and seeing the streets apparently cleared, gen. Stuart advanced, when they were suddenly attacked from behind by a large force of Albanians, who approached under cover of a fog, and entered the temporary entrenchments which had but then been abandoned by the English. In the same moment the Turks sallied from behind Rosetta, and the English were attacked at once in front and rear. The loss of the English is estimated at 1500 men, of whom upwards of 900 were left dead on the field. General Stuart remained one night and the following day upon the field of battle to bury his dead; but the enemy had by this time become so numerous, and were making such formidable preparations to cut him off, that he deemed it advisable to commence his retreat. The English fought with the most desperate courage, but they were opposed to numbers which overwhelmed them."
We would hope, that although the loss has been serious, we are in possession of the principal features of it. Gen. Frazier could have had no reason to palliate the particulars of it, and we cannot suppose, from what we know of them, that the present administration would be very careful to conceal any circumstances of the failure.
LONDON, JUNE 29.
To the report of the recapture of Buenos Ayres is added, by the American captain, that both coasts of La Plata to a great extent inwards, had submitted to the English arms, and had sent their town magistrates as deputies to the English general. Great part of Linniers's troops are said to have deserted; and after the town had capitulated, Linniers deemed it prudent to withdraw once more from his parole. The conditions granted by the English general, are stated to have been highly favorable to the inhabitants. Immediately upon taking possession of the town, a proclamation was issued by the British commander in chief, ordering the inhabitants of every class to bring in their arms of every kind, under the penalty of having soldiers billeted in any house in which arms should be discovered.
Letters from Holland of the 4th inst. state, that accounts had been received there of an armistice having been agreed upon between the French and Russians for six weeks, dated from the 1st instant, the day on which it was signed at the head quarters of the former. But had such an event taken place, so as to be known in Holland on the 8th, it must have been known at Hamburg on the 7th, the date of the last advices from thence.
A private letter from Hamburg, dated the 7th inst. speaking of the arrival in Holland of the long expected expedition from England, says, "We have expected the expedition from England so long, that we now begin to think that should it ever arrive, it will be at that season when the frost will prevent the transports from returning; at all events, come when it may, it will not prevent the conclusion of a treaty, which is in a state of great forwardness, having for its object the adjustment of preliminaries, which will terminate the differences between France and the allied powers."
Eighteen thousand three hundred and seventy hides, 80 tons tallow, and 6,170 lb. Cortex Peru, have already been imported from Monte Video, and entered at the custom house.
JUNE 22.
The Vienna Court Gazette draws a very different picture of the state of affairs in Turkey from the French and Dutch papers. The blockade of the Dardanelles, and of the canal of Constantinople, has reduced the capital to great distress. The Captain Pacha seems unwilling to quit the security of the sea of Marmora, and the Turkish squadron which entered into the Black Sea, has been driven out of it by the Russians. General Michelson's position remains nearly the same. He has not evacuated Moldavia and Wallachia, and has lately received considerable reinforcements.
It is reported that a change has taken place in the Russian ministry; that Baron Budberg has resigned, and M. Novosilzoff, received the port folio of foreign affairs, and that Count Romanzow has been succeeded by Count Strogonoff, in the commercial department. The latter not long since left this country, and his appointment will, it is supposed, be extremely favorable to this country.
Holland is at present strangely situated—she is apprehensive of an invasion, and she is without a chief magistrate.—Louis Bonaparte, according to private letters from Holland, has abdicated the throne in consequence of a misunderstanding with his brother.—His conduct, though grateful to the people, because it favored their commerce, displeased Napoleon. The wish of the latter is to distress the English trade by all possible means. Does he ruin his ally, or his dependent by carrying his wishes into execution—this is to him a matter of indifference. Private letters state that as soon as Louis Bonaparte was placed upon the throne, he saw the
ruin which his brother's system was bringing upon the country. The people approached him with representations of their common distress, and implored him to abrogate that prohibitory commercial system, which, by cutting off foreign communication, intercepted all foreign demand, and thus ruined a country which could only support itself by means of its richer neighbors.
Louis Bonaparte appears to have been moved by the scene of distress before him: the system was partially abrogated, and the communication opened between England and Holland thro' the indirect medium of neutrals. It is stated, that these indulgences provoked the indignation of the emperor Napoleon.
The first of it experienced by the king of Holland, was the desertion of his wife, the daughter of the French empress; who, after some unsuccessful intrigues, withdrew from her husband to her mother.
Louis Bonaparte, wearied with these intrigues, and having in vain solicited permission to retire, has at length abdicated the throne, and withdrawn himself into Italy. The Dutch provinces are in consequence in the greatest confusion; they have implored the return of Louis—"That monarch whom they have known long enough to love, and whose retreat will renew that state of confusion and distress, from which his moderation and princely humanity had but began to relieve them."
Such are the statements which private letters have brought. Louis Bonaparte is the best of his family; no very great compliment this, our readers may think. His character is mild and humane; it has all those softer qualities which his brother wants, without any of those strong traits which his brother has—he is affable in his manners, unostentatious in his living; wishing to make the people love rather than fear him. It was with great reluctance he ascended the throne, and he has been often heard to say, that he wished his brother would have suffered him to remain his subject. This disagreement between the brothers will increase the dissention which has always prevailed in the Bonaparte family. Lucien and Lous have ever been the greatest favorites. Napoleon, from the impatience and violence of his temper, was never beloved—Joseph preserved the situation of a mediator in the family. Another source of disagreement is the marked preference which Napoleon has always shewn to his wife's family, the Beauharnois. The rumored separation of Louis Bonaparte and his wife, who is one of Madame Bonaparte's daughters, will inflame the hatred between the two branches.
Letters have been received from the fleet under Vice-admiral Lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, dated about 12 days since, all of which agree that the combined squadron, about 12 or 15 sail of the line, are ready for sea, and it is supposed if our fleet were by accident driven off their station, they would endeavor to make a grand push out to get through the Gut of Gibraltar, and endeavor to form a junction with the Carthagena or Toulon squadron, or perhaps with both. But lord Collingwood is ever on the alert, and his cruising frigates form a line of communication from off Cadiz bay to his fleet in the offing, for the purpose of communicating information directly by telegraphic signals.
JUNE 23.
The new Swedish minister, M. Adlerbergs, the successor of Baron Rehsacen, came over in the packet with a Prussian officer, with dispatches from gen. Blucher to our government.
The new Parliament met yesterday, but nothing more was done than the electing a Speaker. Mr. Abbot was unanimously chosen, every member bearing testimony to the ability, the independence, and the attention with which he has discharged the duties of that great office during the two last Parliaments. There were about 200 members present in the house of commons. The number of peers that took their oaths and seats in the house of peers was very great.
VIENNA, MAY 27.
Gen. Michelson's army has lately received reinforcements from the governments, Taganrog and Odessa.—The old prince Prosorowsk, exerts himself in obtaining reinforcements for gen. Michelson's army.
The insurrection in Romelia continues. Much animosity subsists between Mustapha Bairaktar of Rudhuck, and the Ayan of Philopoppel.—These disturbances operate very seriously in increasing the difficulty of provisioning the army of the grand vizier. The blockade of all the ports in the Ionian and Aegean seas, by the Russians, has caused a great scarcity at Constantinople—and in consequence of the arrears due to the troops, the garrison of the Dardanelles have lately mutinied, and left their post. The commandant however, overtook them at Budjukdere, and prevailed on them to return, by promising them a speedy payment.
The ex-devant grand vizier, Jussuff Pacha, has suddenly surprised and taken the castle of Anacria, very important from its situation, at the mouth of the Phasis. The garrison was extremely weak. A similar attempt upon Kamhal failed altogether.
M. Lablanche, the Secretary to the French Legation, and lieut. col. Panton, have set out from Constantinople to Pethlay, Schack, to conduct the operations of the Persians against Grusnia.
The emperor will return to Vienna through Styria, and is expected here on the 1st of June.
His highness the archduke Joseph has been suddenly attacked with a spitting
of blood, and is very much indisposed
LUCACE, MAY 22.
Yesterday a detachment of Saxon body guards returned to Dresden, from Silesia. The imperial Austrian cordon has lately extended as far as the frontier village of Mexdorf, in Upper Lusatia.
MAGDEBURG, JUNE 2.
The 450 French seamen who arrived here in carriages from Boulogne, have been sent on their journey in the same vehicles that brought them.
COPENHAGEN, JUNE 2.
In a letter from Silesia it is stated, that there are between 17 and 20,000 men in Glatz.
Dantzic surrendered for want of powder. Gen. Kalkreuth has already arrived at Koningsberg, where he has been introduced to the king of Prussia. Lord Gower and the earl of Pembroke are both here.
HAMBURG, JUNE 5.
According to reports from the fishermen of Heiligoland and Blakenese, the captains Burmeister, Schmidt, and Peterson, navigating under the Danish flag and bound from Altona to Tonningen, have been sent back by the English squadron that forms the blockade of the Elbe. This squadron lies at anchor before Cuxhaven.
ELSINEUR, JUNE 12.
Private letters —A report is in circulation that a battle has been fought between the Russian & French armies, in which the latter were defeated—we are without any correct information on this subject, but our best hopes are for its confirmation.
New & Valuable BOOKS.
JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPINE'S book store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and STATIONERY, which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms—amongst which are:
 The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owens  ion, author of the Wild Irish Girl,  Saint Clair, or the Heiress of Dermond, by the same author,  Warren's History of the American revolution, 3 vols.  Montgomery's Poems,  Roberts on Fraud,  Sugden's Law of Venders,  Bull's Reports, vol. 7th,  Peter's (judge) Maritime Law,  Henning and Mumford's Virginia Reports,  Domestic Cookery,  Sidney on Government,  Aitkin's Geography,  Workman's do.  Geographical questions,  Sporting Anecdotes,  Nautical Almanac for 1808—9  German Theatre, 6 vols.  Jess' Surveying,  Sacred Classics, 9 vols.  Sevinque's Letters, 7 vols.  Sully's Memoirs, 5 vols.  Pope's Homer, 4 vols.  Gray's Italian Dictionary.  Young's Centaur.  Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain.  Spectacles and Morocco cases,  Watch seals and keys.  Fashionable paper hangings and borders,  Reeves' water colors.  Mathematical Instruments.  Chamber Lamps and wicks:  Japaned Ink.  Durable do. 
A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafers, pen knives, &c. &c.
Dr. Rees' Cyclopaedia, Vol. 5th, Part 1st, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery, those who have not had ALL the preceding vols. will oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7 tf.
THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH RUNNING HORSE CLIFDEN,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my Farm in Prince Georges county, about 5 miles from Queen Ann, 9 from Bladensburg, the same distance from Upper Marlborough, and about 15 from the city of Washington, at 25 DOLLARS the season; but 20 DOLLARS will be received in full if paid within the season; which will commence in March and end on the 1st of August. Good pasture will be furnished gratis, as soon as the grass is good, and in the mean time hay and corn furnished at the common price, for the Mares, according to orders. The utmost care will be taken of the mares, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
CLIFDEN is a horse of uncommonly fine form, above 15 and 1 1/2 hands high, of a beautiful deep blood-hay, and perhaps the strongest made thorough blooded horse on the continent. Large and powerful horses produce the only real good turf horses.
Notes of how I must be sent with the Mares I-AAC DUCKETT. March 6—1807.

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14.
Further extracts from Mr. MADISON'S SPEECH, delivered in the House of Representatives in the year 1794.
The Algerine depredations appeared to have proceeded from the steps taken in pursuance of the views of the British government. If they were not immediately printed against us, it must have been known that our trade would be the victim. The evil therefore may at least be charged to an unfriendly disregard of our interests, if not to a positive hostility to them. The pecuniary amount of this evil, cannot be rated at less than the expense of the armament proposed as a remedy. This is stated at 600,000 dollars for the outfit; and he did not expect that the annual expense would average much less; to which may be added, at a very low computation, for insurance, remaining after the armament 200,000 dollars.
The spoliations committed on our neutral commerce by G. Britain, must be of very considerable, though uncertain amount; and the consequential detriment to our trade in general from these interruptions and dangers, of a very great, though equally uncertain amount. In order to bring both within a safe estimate, he said he would state the former at the limited sum of 150,000 dollars, and the latter at no more than 400,000 dollars.
In addition to the foregoing estimates he said there was another item, which though of a different character, fell under a comprehensive view of our situation; and being reducible to an amount tolerably definite, ought to a find a place here. He referred to the statement before quoted from a report of the Secretary of State, which showed that the loss to the U. States from a dependence on British bottoms for the carriage of their produce was no less annually, in time of war, than 3,250,000 dollars, and in war and peace averaged, no less than 1,392,357 dollars. Allowing about one third of this carriage for the reasonable share of G. Britain (and for reasons formerly derived from the character of our exports, this was a full share) the annual loss from the dependence might be called about 1,000,000 dollars. These calculations he recapitulated thus:
Table with 2 columns: Item, Dollars. Rows include: Indian war (1,000,000), Fur trade (200,000), Algerine depredations (600,000), Insurance not reduced by the naval armament (200,000), British spoliations (150,000), Consequential detriment to our trade (400,000), Dependence on British bottoms (1,000,000). Total: Dollars. 3,550,000.
From this view of things, it was impossible to deny, that however prosperous the U. States might be in some respects, they were in others laboring under violations of their rights and interests, which demanded the serious attention of the legislature. Besides the unreciprocated footing of their commerce, and the injuries offered them, it was seen that they were burdened with an enormous extra expense, and involved in unjust losses, amounting to more than three and an half millions of dollars a year; a tax nearly equal to the heavy one they had been obliged to impose on themselves.
Having taken this view of our situation, he proceeded to consider how far a remedy was comprised in the resolutions before the committee, by tracing the probable operation of them, if passed into a law. In this stage of his observations, the hour of adjournment being nearly arrived, he sat down, with an intimation that the subject would be renewed.
Resuming the train of his observations, he proceeded to explain the remedial operations of his propositions.
First.—They will make the nation sensible, that we can, by just and pacific means, inflict consequences which will make it her interest, to pay a just regard to our rights and interests.
To enforce this tendency, he enlarged on the ideas he had formerly expressed in relation to the dependence of G. Britain on the commerce of the U. States and the obvious and essential dependence of the British W. Indies, on the supplies of the U. States.
On the latter subject, he entered into a particular reply to the member from Massachusetts (Mr. Ames) who had argued, that the British regulation of the trade between the U.S. and the W. Indies, was conformable to the principles of the colony system as established by the commercial nations of Europe, and could not therefore be reasonably complained of. 2. That the W. Indies could obtain supplies from other quarters, and did not therefore depend on the U. States; nay, that there was danger by forcing these supplies into other channels, of our losing that branch of trade altogether. 3. That the trade would hardly employ more than a dozen brigs, and was therefore not worth contending for.
In answer to the first argument of Mr. Ames, Mr. Madison undertook to show, that G. Britain had not pursued, but violated the principles of this system. The true spirit of this system, he said, was to confine the trade between the parent country and the colony, to their own vessels, and to allow as little trade as possible, between the colony and foreign countries; but when a trade with a foreign country became necessary to the colony, to allow the foreign vessels the same carrying privileges allowed to their own. Colonies, he said, were to be considered as parts of a common empire. The trade between one part and another, as between London and Kingston in Jamaica, was to be considered equally an internal trade with the coasting trade between London & Liverpool, or the trade between different ports of the U. States; and might, it deemed expedient, be equally restrained to domestic bottoms. But when a trade was opened between a colony and a foreign country the case was changed; and had a reciprocal claim to the use of its bottom, as much in the trade with the colony, as with any other part of the empire, to which the colony belonged. In support of this doctrine, Mr. Madison referred to the example of every nation in Europe, except that of G. Britain, which had American colonies. Denmark, Sweden, the U. Netherlands, France, Spain and Portugal, had their colonies, as well as G. Britain; and some of them rigorously attached to the principles of the colony system; yet not a single one of these nations had refused, whenever a trade was permitted at all between the colonies and another country, to make the carriage common to the vessels of both parties. G. Britain alone had attempted a monopoly in such cases for her own vessels. Her example therefore was an innovation on the colony system, as well as an infraction of the rights of reciprocity. (To be continued.)
own vessels, and to allow as little trade as possible, between the colony and foreign countries; but when a trade with a foreign country became necessary to the colony, to allow the foreign vessels the same carrying privileges allowed to their own. Colonies, he said, were to be considered as parts of a common empire. The trade between one part and another, as between London and Kingston in Jamaica, was to be considered equally an internal trade with the coasting trade between London & Liverpool, or the trade between different ports of the U. States; and might, it deemed expedient, be equally restrained to domestic bottoms. But when a trade was opened between a colony and a foreign country the case was changed; and had a reciprocal claim to the use of its bottom, as much in the trade with the colony, as with any other part of the empire, to which the colony belonged. In support of this doctrine, Mr. Madison referred to the example of every nation in Europe, except that of G. Britain, which had American colonies. Denmark, Sweden, the U. Netherlands, France, Spain and Portugal, had their colonies, as well as G. Britain; and some of them rigorously attached to the principles of the colony system; yet not a single one of these nations had refused, whenever a trade was permitted at all between the colonies and another country, to make the carriage common to the vessels of both parties. G. Britain alone had attempted a monopoly in such cases for her own vessels. Her example therefore was an innovation on the colony system, as well as an infraction of the rights of reciprocity. (To be continued.)
In Dorchester last week, at the beat of the drum, volunteers enough offered to complete that town's quota of the 100,000 drafted militia. All classes are impatient to have their patriotism put to some test; and if fortifications were laid out on the islands in Boston harbor, the people would rejoice in an opportunity of completing the works, & garrisoning them, in turn, till a few regulars could be raised. Boston Palladium.
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated August 7, 1807.
"Our city is free of yellow fever, but an epidemic called the Influenza, is so common, that more than 5000 are now afflicted with it."
Extract of a letter, dated Boston, August 3. "I read a few days since, a letter from Admiral Berkeley, dated Halifax, July —, to the British Consul here. — It appears very clear by this, that the affair of your Caps, cannot, and will not be traced to higher authority than the Admiral. He writes this letter, he says, in consequence of the many misstatements he had seen in our papers. He says the men demanded were rendered, openly enlisted at Norfolk, by the lieutenant of the Chesapeake, knowing them to be such; who paraded Norfolk with them, after being demanded by an English officer; when they publicly enlisted. He adds, these same men were demanded by the English consul at Norfolk, and again by the English minister without effect. So much for Berkeley's story, who must begin to feel a little alarmed, or he would scarcely have taken the trouble to give any explanation."
AMERICAN CONSULATE, St. Jago de Cuba. Died on the 9th instant, Mr. EDWARD WELSH, late of Charleston. His clothes, papers, and effects, are deposited in the office of this Consulate. MAURICE ROGERS. July 19th, 1807.
Charleston, July 31. We are happy to learn that captain Kolielen, the commanding officer of Fort Johnson, has received advice that a large supply of cannon and military stores have been ordered on to this city for the defence of our harbor. Six cannon, 18 and 24 pounders, with travelling carriages, and ten 18 pounders, are directed by the Secretary of War to be deposited in this city, under the charge of the officer commanding the Militia.
Newburyport, August 6. By the politeness of a gentleman, we have been favored with the following copy of his Britannic Majesty's Decree, which was written on the back of the Register of the ship Amsterdam Packet, as she was leaving Amsterdam for Bordeaux, in ballast, by an officer of one of his Majesty's ships of war off the Texel.
At the Court of St. James's, 4th January, 1807, and the 47th year of our reign.
Our will and pleasure is that no vessels shall be permitted to trade from one port to another, both which ports belong to or being in possession of France or their allies, or shall be so far under their control that British ships may not freely trade therewith. You are hereby ordered to warn every neutral vessel coming from any such ports, to discontinue her voyage and not to proceed to any such ports.
And in case any vessel, after being so warned, or any vessel coming from
such ports, after a reasonable time, has been afforded for receiving information of our orders in this respect, shall be found proceeding to any other such port, you are to capture and bring in such vessels for a legal adjudication thereof.
By his Majesty's Command. A TRUE COPY, L. P. M. Commanding his Majesty's 3d armed cutter Prince Augusta. Given under my hand the 24th day of May, 1807.
CHARLES PITT.
New York, Aug. 10. The annexed resolution, introduced by Alderman Miller, was unanimously adopted by the Common Council, at their sitting on Monday last. In Common Council, 4th August, 1807.
Resolved, That the committee appointed to confer with Colonel Williams on behalf of this board, on the subject of fortifying at the Narrows, be, and are hereby directed to request his opinion whether the Narrows be the most eligible plan for obstructions, and the erection of batteries in addition to those already determined on by the United States, for the protection of the city and harbor of New York, and if in his judgment other positions are preferable, to request that he will report the same to this board with as little delay as possible.
Extract from the minutes. The Common Council have appointed a committee to devise and report ways and means for the defence of the harbor. It is presumed a loan will be proposed.
Citizen.
Philadelphia, Aug. 10. Capt. Stewart of the Sch'r. Bellona arrived at N'folk, from Antigua, informs that just as he was about departing from that island, intelligence of the affair of the Leopard & Chesapeake was received. The people of the Island appeared much concerned upon the subject. Flour rose immediately one dollar & one half per barrel.
Philadelphia, Aug. 10. PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. Communicated for the Register.
"Amsterdam, June 10, 1807. The negotiations for peace, if ever they existed seem now to be broken off, and the public opinion looks upon the continuance of war as inevitable."
An Amsterdam Price Current of the above date is also received at the office of the Register, which states American produce to be lower than at the last date by former arrivals. Our limits not admitting of its insertion this day we shall give at length to-morrow.
LAND FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to an order of the court of Oyer and terminer, the subscribers will sell by public auction at the Court House in said county on Monday the 28th day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, all the real estate of the late Mr. James Weems, consisting of the following tracts of Land. The tract on which the said James Weems resided, lying about two miles from Patuxent river, and containing 640 acres. The soil of this land is well calculated for the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco; there is about 30 acres of excellent meadow ground upon it not now in an improved state, but can be put so with very little labor or expense; a considerable part of this land is very heavily covered with wood, among which there is a great quantity of superior timber; there is also upon this tract a large two story Brick Dwelling-house, containing 4 rooms and a passage on the til floor and 6 rooms and a passage in the 2nd story, also a cellar under the house divided into 5 apartments, one of which is intended for a kitchen and most conveniently fixed as such; there is also a barn, stable, corn house and other convenient out-buildings. One other tract of Land lying near the Court-House containing 450 1-2 acres; upon this tract there is a small but very convenient framed dwelling-house with a kitchen and other necessary out buildings. This land produces extremely well; there is some excellent meadow land upon it and an ample quantity of wood for fencing and fire wood. This tract is now in the possession of Mrs. Weems (the widow of the aforesaid James Weems) to whom it was laid off by the commissioners as her portion of the land, and it will be sold encumbered with her life estate. Two other tracts of Land lying very near the last mentioned tract, one containing 100 acres; the other 164 acres. Upon the first of these two tracts there is a small wooden dwelling-house, also a quantity of excellent wood and timber. On the other tract, there are several small wooden dwelling houses and one tobacco house, also a sufficiency of wood for fencing and fire-wood. It is thought needless to give a more full description of these lands, as it is presumed no one will purchase without first viewing them, and on application to Dr. Nathaniel T. Weems, who lives adjacent to the first mentioned tract, he will shew all the different tracts.
These different tracts of land will be sold in a body or in parcels as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The purchasers to give bond with approved security for the purchase money, to be paid in three equal annual payments; the who e interest to be paid yearly, and on the ratification of the sale by the court and a full payment of the purchase money, a deed of conveyance will be executed to the purchasers agreeable to an act of Assembly in such case made and provided.
FREDERICK SKINNER, JAMES DUKE, J. PARKER LOWEN, Commissioners. July 20—w2m
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber, late a Professor of St. John's College, Maryland, having obtained as his assistant Mr. SIMON CANI WELL, a gentleman of respectable character and abilities; being encouraged by many respectable Gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown cities; also a number of his pupils, from his late residence in Prince George's county, Maryland, begs leave to inform the public generally, that his Academy is now open for the reception of Pupils, who will be instructed in the Greek and Latin Languages, the different branches of Mathematics, Book-keeping, Geography, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c.
He hopes an experience of 23 years teaching in Maryland, of which he taught in St. John's College, will procure him a share of public confidence and patronage.
Terms of Tuition—the Greek and Latin Languages, Mathematics, Geography, Book-keeping, &c. 40 dollars per annum. English, Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 24 dollars paid quarterly—He will receive a few more Boarders in his family, at 120 dollars per annum, paid quarterly in advance. Boarders must find their bed and bedding.
HUGH MAGUIRE. Washington, city, near the Seven Buildings, August 14—w4t
Post-Office, Washington, City. THE Post-Master requests all those indebted to him for postage on letters and newspapers, to make immediate payment, in order to enable him to settle his accounts with the General Post-Office. August 13. 2w
NOTICE. A Meeting of the Members of the new Troop of Cavalry is requested THIS EVENING, at 5 o'clock, at Mr. FRELLE's Hotel. The proposed uniform will be submitted for the inspection of the Troop, and therefore it is desirable that every member should attend. THE OFFICERS. August 14.
SALE AT AUCTION. Will be offered at Public Sale, on Wednesday the 14th inst. at my Auction Room, near the Navy Yard, at 1 o'clock, without reserve, at 60 days credit.
A few quarter casks, half pipes, and pipes of London particular Madeira Wine of a very superior quality; 3 chests of Imperial Tea; 5 bags of black Pepper—Also for cash, a quantity of Household Furniture, consisting of beds, bedding, carpeting, &c. SAM. SPEAKE, Auct. August 14. 2p
The above sale in consequence of unfavorable weather is postponed till Saturday the 15th inst. at 1 o'clock. Treasury Department, Register's Office, June 5th, 1807. Notice is hereby given,
THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the Treasury on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above mentioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg. of the Treasury
RUN-AWAY.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, July 20th as a runaway a mulatto man calling himself JOHN, but has since confessed his name is JOSEPH and says he belongs to John Barnes of Fairfax county Virginia, near the New Court house; he appears to be about 20 years of age, yellow complexion, stout made, is five feet ten inches high; has on a pair of osnaburg trousers, and shirt of the same sort of linen, no other clothes with him.
The owner of said slave is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees, & other expenses as the law directs.
CARTWRIGHT PETT, keeper of the prison in Washington county, district of Columbia, for Dan. C. Brent, marshal. August 5—317
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 one to the books of the Treasury, or from one 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, Secretary of the Treasury.
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for Washington County.
William Hawkins, Complainant, against Benjamin Stoddert, Daniel Reintsell, and Ann his wife, late Ann Robertson, Samuel Robertson, Henry Robertson, Thomas Robertson, and Sarah Robertson an infant under the age of twenty-one years, which said Ann, Henry, Thomas and Sarah, are the heirs of William Robertson, deceased—Defendants.
THE bill of the Complainant states, that Wm. Robertson, deceased, received a conveyance of certain ground and premises, lying and being in the City of Washington, from Benjamin Stoddert, which conveyance was not recorded agreeably to law, and has also been lost—That the said William Robertson, before his death, conveyed the same to William Budden, who conveyed the same to the complainant—That the said intermediate conveyances, owing to the loss of the original conveyance from William Robertson, have not been recorded, and that the legal title and estate of the said premises is now vested in the said Benjamin Stoddert. The object of the bill is to obtain a legal title and estate in the premises to the complainant by being made appear to the satisfaction of the court, that Samuel Robertson resides out the District of Columbia, and that the place of his residence is not known—That Henry Robertson resides out of the district of Columbia, and resides in Montgomery County in the state of Maryland—and that Sarah Robertson is an infant under the age of twenty-one years and resides out of the District of Columbia, to wit, in Montgomery County, in the state of Maryland—it is ordered, that notice of the object of this bill be given to the said Samuel Robertson by publishing a Copy hereof four successive weeks in the Washington Federalist printed in George Town, and the National Intelligencer, and that the said Henry Robertson and the guardian to the said Sarah be also notified of the object of this bill by the like publishing of this order.
By order, URIAH FORREST, Clk. True Copy, WM. BRENT Clk w4t
In Chancery, July 28, 1807.
Abraham Umstatt, versus Charles Howard, Alexander Howard and others.
The object of the bill in this cause filed, is to obtain a decree for a conveyance from the defendants, heirs of Jacob Howard to the complainant of a parcel of land lying in Montgomery county, bounded on the south by the Old Paths, on the east by the lands of Edmund Jennings, on the north the Cat-tail Branch, and on the west to extend so far as to make fifty acres with the cleared lands and improvements belonging to said place.
The bill further states that the defendants Charles Howard and Alexander Howard are non residents of the state of Maryland.
It is thereupon adjudged, and ordered, that the complainant by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer printed in the district of Columbia three successive weeks before the first day of September next give notice to the absent defendants of this application; and of the substance and object of the bill, that they may be warned to appear here on or before the 2nd day of January next to show cause, if any they have, wherefore a decree should not be passed as prayed.
True copy, Test, NICH. BREWER, Peg. Cur. Can. August 12—w3t

PROPOSALS, By CONRAD, LUCAS & Co. (Plate M. and J. Conrad and Co.) No. 138, Market street, FOR PUBLISHING LEWIS and CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTI- NENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the government of the United States, during the years 1804, 1805, and 1806.
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Will contain a narrative of the voyage, with a description of some of the most remark- able places in those hitherto unknown wilds of America accompanied by a map of good size, a large chart of the entrance of the Columbia river embracing the adjacent country, coast and harbors and embellished with views of two beautiful cataracts of the Missouri; the plan, on a large scale, of the connected falls of that river, as also, of those of the falls, narrows and great rapids of the Columbia, with their several portages. For the informa- tion of future voyagers, there will be added in the sequel of this volume, some observations and remarks on the navigation of the Missouri and Columbia rivers, pointing out the precautions which must necessarily be taken, in order to ensure success, together with an itinerary of the most direct and practicable route across the continent of North America, from the confluence of the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers to the discharge of the Columbia into the Pacific Ocean.
VOLUME SECOND.
Whatever properly appertains to geography, embracing a description of the rivers, moun- tains, climate, soil and face of the country; a view of the Indian nations distributed over that vast region, shewing their traditions, habits, manners, customs, national characters, furniture, complexions, dress, dwellings, arms, and domestic utensils, with many others in- teresting particulars in relation to them; also, observations and reflections on the subjects of civilizing, governing and maintaining a friend- ly intercourse with those nations. A view of the fur trade of North America, setting forth a plan for its extension, and shewing the im- mense advantages which would accrue to the mercantile interests of the United States, by combining the same with a direct trade to the East Indies, through the continent of North America. This volume will be embellished with twenty plates illustrative of the dress and general appearance of such Indian nations as differ materially from each other; of their habitations; their weapons and habiliments used in war; their hunting and fishing appa- ratus; domestic utensils, &c. In an appendix there will be given a diary of the weather kept with great attention throughout the whole of the voyage, shewing also the daily rise and fall of the principal water courses which were navigated in the course of the fame.
PART THE SECOND—IN ONE VOLUME.
This part of the work will be confined ex- clusively to scientific research, and principally to the natural history of those hitherto un- known regions. It will contain a full disserta- tion on such subjects as may have fallen within the notice of the author, and which may pro- perly be distributed under the heads of Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology, together with some remarks on the origin of Prairies, the cause of the mudness of the Missouri, of volcanic appearances, and other natural phenomena which were met with in the course of this interesting tour. This volume will also con- tain a comparative view of twenty three vocabularies of different Indian languages, pro- cured by captains Lewis and Clark, on the voyage, and will be ornamented and embel- lished with a much greater number of plates than will be bestowed on the first part of the work as is intended that every subject of natural history which is entirely new, and of which there are a considerable number, shall be accompanied by an appropriate engraving illustrative of it.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves.
Detached from this work, there will be also published
LEWIS & CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA,
From Lon. 9 deg. west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 deg. and 52 deg. north Lat. with extensive marginal notes— dimensions 5 feet 8 inches by 3 feet 10 inches.
Embracing all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the vari- ous portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observa- tions, made by captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union; no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded until such delivery is made.
The price of part the first, in two vols. will be Ten DOLLARS, and that of part the second in one volume, Eleven DOLLARS, delivered in boards. Price of the Map Ten DOLLARS.
Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to lists which contain no si- pulated prices for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st day of De- cember next.
M. LEWIS. July 29.
NEW INVENTED OVEN.
I HAVE obtained from the general govern- ment an exclusive privilege in an Oven I have invented on entire new principles, for baking all kinds of bread, the advantages of my plan over those hitherto used in the usual mode. The oven is first heated, the fire scraped out and the dough put in to bake, when the oven is hottest and as the bread bakes the oven gra- dually cools, it will surely be conceded when bread is first put into an oven it is most tender and least capable of bearing heat—on my plan the bread is put into the oven at the extreme end, or where the heat is least, and as it bakes it regularly progresses into a keener heat until baked. Again, it is acknowledged the thinner bread is baked the better it is and the longer it will keep; in the usual mode of baking the thinner the bread the smaller quantity the oven will bake per day; on my plan as the oven is constantly in blast, the thinner the bread the more the oven will bake; add to this the labor of splitting wood is saved—the heating, cleaning and setting an oven also. An oven on my plan if well built, is much more durable, takes up less room to do the same business, costs much less money to build it, requires less fuel to bake the same quantity of bread, fewer hands can do the same busi- ness, in fact, a mind (superior to prejudices often attendant on customs long established) will be satisfied on a view of my oven in op- eration. I have narrated facts only for those who have not an opportunity of seeing the oven in operation.
I subjoin the certificates of gentlemen whose respectability will not be questioned. For an oven of 20 feet length and 3 feet 6 inc's width, or the privilege of using it, my price is 500 dollars, and in proportion for a larger or smaller one. I will dispose of my privi- lege for states, counties or towns, on liberal terms, letters addressed to me post paid, Dumfries, Virginia will be duly attended to.
JAMES DENEALE. Dumfries, July 20.
We, Richard and Stephen Winchester, re- siding in the town of Fredericksburg and com- monwealth of Virginia, do certify, we have built an oven under the immediate direction of James Deneale of Dumfries and common- wealth of Virginia aforesaid on a plan entirely different from the ovens in common use, and we believe invented by the said Deneale. It requires much less fuel than the common oven and may be used without splitting the wood, of course there is great saving of labor; we have baked every kind of biscuit and can say truly that it bakes well. We consider it as a valuable improvement and well worthy the attention of bakers.
R. & S. WINCHESTER. Fredericksburg, Jan. 23, 1806.
These are to certify to all whom it may con- cern, that I, Andrew Jamieson, biscuit baker, in the town of Alexandria, and district of Columbia, was in the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, some time since the middle of last January, and there did attend great part of one day to see the operation of biscuit baking in the new invented oven in the possession of Messrs. Richard & Stephen Winchester, of Fredericksburg, which oven I believe to be the sole inven- tion of Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, and hereby declare and aver, that I saw said New invented or Perpetual Oven bake large and small biscuits in as short a time and as regular a manner as any oven I have seen these forty years I have been at the baking business. Given under my hand this 6th day of February, (in Alexan- dria and district of Columbia) in the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
N. B. Not having sufficient experience of said oven abovementioned, I cannot ascertain what may be saved in wood or labor, only that cord wood will do without the labor of chopping and splitting, as is necessary with old fashioned ovens.
A. J. New-York, December 1, 1806.
This is to certify that I have been using the patent oven, invented by James Deneale, esq. of Dumfries, Virginia, since April last, to considerable advantage in this city. I have no doubt of its possessing considerable advan- tages over the old method, such as a saving of fuel and labor, in consequence of which the proprietor is enabled to make the bread much thinner and consequently more proper for long voyages on a hot climate.
Again, as a part of the operation requiring most skill and practice is abridged by this me- thod; more of the work may be done by boys or men little experienced in the business.
Not being acquainted myself with the old method, I will not attempt to state the differ- ences between them, but that it is generally in favor of Deneale's method must be evident to the most superficial observer.
ROBERT HARTSHORNE. Iron Works for Sale.
THE Subscriber is duly empowered to con- tract for the sale of a handsome Site for Iron Works and eight thousand acres of Land, ad- joining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about 9 miles above Fredericksburg. This tract abounds with inexhaustible mines of the richest iron ore, and an ample supply of wood for coal. The site for the works are advan- tageous in the extreme, commanding the whole source of the Rappahannock by a natu- ral canal, into which the whole force of the river may be turned at a small expense. There has been a furnace and other works formerly erected here, and the ore found on trial ab- undant and good. When it is considered that this property is within 9 miles of tide water, and that the navigation from the site of the works to tide water may at a small ex- pense be rendered practicable to transport ev- ery heavy article to market—when it is con- sidered from the contiguity of these works to the seat of government no iron establishment can supply cannon and shot on so good terms (competent judges having pronounced the ore on this tract of superior quality for cannon) a doubt cannot be entertained of the great value of this property. The title is indispu- table, and a great bargain may be had. The subscriber will at any time attend those inclined to view the premises, and can shew an accurate survey of the tract, on applica- tion to him at Dumfries, Virginia.
JAMES DENEALE. July 31.
Strayed or stolen from the com-
mons of this city about the 1st of June last, a dark bay horse, about 14 hands high, a white star in his forehead, and branded on the near shoulder, as well as recollected, with the figure of a heart. When rode he is some- times accustomed to pant, having been bro- ken winded by going in the sage. A reward of eight dollars will be given to any person who will return the aforesaid horse to me in this city.
ROBERT BRENT. Washington, July 28th, 1807—9c
50 Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY on the morning of the 8th inst. from the subscriber a negro man Named Richard Brown, He is about 23 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, well set, rather light co- lored, something forbidding in his counte- nance, and is a very artful fellow; had on when he went away a coarse white shirt, nan- keen pantaloons, and an old great coat. He has been seen since in the district with a black coat, nankkeen pantaloons and coat on The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him to me, or lodge him in jail in the district of Columbia, with reasona- ble charges.
JOHN CASSIN. N. B. He had on one of his ankles a horse lock, which it is supposed he cannot get off.
July 30. cpif
PROPOSALS
For carrying mails of the United States on the following routes will be receiv- ed at the General Post Office until the 15th of October next.
1st. From Petersburg by Harrisville. Gold- sonville Drummondburg, Warrenton, Lewisburg, Raleigh, and Averbrough, to Fay- etteville, three times a week. Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday at 3 a.m. arrive at Warrenton same days by 8 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a.m. arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Raleigh, Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 a.m., arrive at Fayetteville same day by 5 p.m. Returning—Leave Fayetteville every Tues- day, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a.m., arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p.m. Leave Ra- leigh every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday at 3 a.m., arrive at Warrenton same days by 6 p.m. Leave Warrenton every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday at 3 a.m., arrive at Pe- tersburg same days by 8 p.m. 2nd. From Fayetteville by Lumberton, Barefield Mills, Porters ferry, Oakies and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday, at 4 a.m., arrive at Port- ers ferry on arrive at Georgetown, on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday at 3 a.m., arrive at Charleston same days by 4 p.m. Returning—Leave Charleston every Mon- day, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 a.m., arrive at Georgetown same days by 6 p.m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 a.m., arrive at Porters- ferry on arrive at Fayetteville on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p.m.
NOTES.
1. The Post master general may expedite the mails, & alter the times of arrival and de- parture at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for open- ing and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3. Every thirty minutes delay (una- voidable accidents excepted) in arriving at the time prescribed in any contract the con- tractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the separation of any depending mail, where the mails are destined for each depending mail one trip, an addi- tional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the dif- ference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February, and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever any failure happens which amounts to the loss of a trip. 10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of January next, & to continue in force until the 31st day of March 1810.
GIDEON GRANGER, Post master-general. General Post-Office Washington 3 city, July 31—tOct 15
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THE Subscriber will SELL or RENT the HOTEL, situated on the Capitol Hill and near to the Capitol, at present occupied by Mr. P. D. STELLER. As this house is well known, it is useless to say more than that it is calculated for a large establishment, and is the first situation as a hotel on a large scale in this city. Possession can be had the first day of October next. Some other houses for Sale or Rent on the Hill near the Capitol. For terms, apply to DANL. CARROLL of Dud'n, Washington, August 5—2awtO
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers will offer for sale at pub- lic Vendue, on Wednesday the 29th of July, at the house of Wm. Newton and E. Roby, (at the Navy Yard, Washington city,) and to continue selling every Wednesday if fair, or the next fair day, at 12 o'clock, a Variety of WET and DRY GOODS, amongst which are Rum, Whiskey, Gin, M Jaffes, Sugar, Tea, Soap, Candles, Linens, India Cottons, Calico, Mullin-handkerchiefs, Sha Is, Stockings, Gioves, Nankenees, Bed Cords, Traces, Leading-lines, Jacket patterns, Fine and common Hats, Fine and coarse Shoes, Crockery-war, Glass-ware, Looking-glasses, Hour glasses, Nova-Scotia Herrings in boxes, Pork, Cider in barrels, Raisins, Fig blue, Cheeses, Straw Bonnets for La- dies, Rice, Suspenders, And a number of other articles.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale. N. B. Goods can be had here at any time at the lowest Wholesale and Retail prices by applying to Elisha Roby. ISRAEL LITTLE, Auctioneer. Navy Yard, July 24—3ctf
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, letters of administra- tion on the personal estate of Thomas Duckett, 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 on or be- fore the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate pay- ment.
ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 18—tf
All claims forwarded by mail must be post paid.
LITERARY NOTICE.
WM. DUANE, of Philadelphia, with thanks such Book sellers, Printers, and others, as may have had the goodness to collect sub- scribers, for the LIFE & WORKS OF DR. FRANKLIN, about to be published by Wm. Duane, to forward to him lists of the subscribers, of ram- ed, with particular directions relative to their residence, &c.
Printers of newspapers, who have published the proposals for this extensive work, will add to the favors already conferred, by publishing the above in their respective papers, as often as convenient.
WM. DUANE will also thank those, who have collected subscribers, for "POLITICS FOR FARMERS AND MECHANICS," to inform him of their names and places of residence, without delay.
July 13—
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bernetts, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmere, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Tolietens, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's celebrated patent par- rel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
RAMSAY'S LIFE OF
WASHINGTON. IN the press, and in a few weeks will be pub- lished by E. S. THOMAS, of Providence, R. Island, late of Charleston, S. C. and for sale at J. March's book store, George Town. The Life of GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the U. States of America, throughout the war which established their In- dependence, and first President of the United States. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. AUTHOR OF THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
This work will be published on the fol- lowing conditions.
1st. It will be comprised in one volume, octavo, of about 400 pages, on a fine wove paper. 2d. It will be ornamented with an elegant engraved Head of Washington. 3d. The price to Subscribers, in boards, will be two dollars and fifty cents; to non- subscribers, three dollars. 4. No money will be required until the books are ready for delivery. On the merits of a work, coming from an author so celebrated in the annals of literature as Ramsay, suffice it to say, that the manu- script has been read by several gentlemen of great literary acquirements, and pronounced to be "a piece of elegant classic Biography." Subscriptions received at J. March's book store, High Street, George Town. Where are just received a new collection of books in every department of literature. July 15.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 16—tf
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS great and weighty mat- ters claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States form an extraordinary occasion for convening them, I do by these presents appoint Monday the twenty-sixth day of Octo- ber next, for their meeting at the city of Washington; hereby requiring the respective Senators and Representa- tives then and there to assemble in Con- gress, in order to receive such commu- nications as may then be made to them, and to consult and determine on such measures as in their wisdom may be deemed meet for the welfare of the United States.
In testimony whereof, I have caus- ed the seal of the United States (SEAL) to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the city of Washing- ton, the thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven; and in the thirty second year of the Independence of the United States. TH: JEFFERSON By the President JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The subscriber wishes to sell at private sale, that valuable property which he now occupies in the town of Bladensburg, Maryland, 6 miles from the Capital of the United States, and promises to be one of the best watering places in the union. The lot contains about one and three quarters of an acre, on which is erected a commodious frame DWELLING BUILDING, 57 by 30 feet, two stories high, built of the best materials, nearly new and finished in the best manner, 6 rooms on the first floor, and 9 bed chambers, 4 of which if necessary might be partitioned to make 8, also a good Kitchen and Bake Oven, Wash house, Smoke house, stable for 30 horses and a house that will cover 6 carriages and a granary for oats.
The Lot borders on the Eastern Branch which is navigable and where fish may be caught in abundance in their season. This valuable property is in fee simple, and clear of all encumbrances and will be disposed of in the following manner, one half of the pur- chase to be paid in Land in the state of Ohio near some settled part thereof, one fourth im- cash, on the residue 12 months credit will be given. Possession may be taken on the first Monday in September if required, if not it would lease it for one year. Should the pur- chaser incline to buy the furniture, I can spare 16 prime leather beds, a handsome mahogany side board, tables, chairs and all the residue of the household and kitchen Furniture.
He wishes to return his grateful thanks to his friends in particular and the public gene- rally for their patronage, and hopes to merit a continuance of it. His house is well provided for the accom- modation of those who may wish to visit the Spa this season.
WILLIAM ROSS. Bladensburg, July 8—tawtw
SALE AT AUCTION.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday the 20th inst. at 10 o'clock— Very valuable property—one two story BRICK HOUSE on F street, well finished and known to be the best stand for a store in Washington—one LOT and improvements at the Spring (also a very good place for business) several other improvements in the neighbor- hood of the Bank, with a very excellent par- cel of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, &c. together with many articles in the Dry Good line. A credit will be given to the purchasers by giving bond with good endorse- rs, for all sums above twenty dollars. There will at the same time be offered for sale an excellent pair of Horses and Hack. THOMAS THORPE. August 7—5t
Valuable Seats for Iron Works,
THE subscriber offers for sale between Five and Six Thousand acres of Land bounded on one side by James River, including big and little Owen's Creek, and situate in Am- herst county in the state of Virginia. This land is in the midst of a well and thick settled country, about 100 miles above the city of Richmond. There are not more than 30 acres of it cleared. The remainder is heavily tim- bered—consisting of large pines, white oaks, poplar, black walnut and chestnut. On Big Owens creek, and within 600 yards of James river, which is navigable for boats at all sea- sons of the year—there is an excellent site for any kind of water works. The stream is ra- pid and constant, and about three miles from the seat are, as it is believed inexhaustible banks of iron ore, which the subscriber has secured and which will be sold with the land. This ore has been tried and proved to be of a very superior kind. The land adjoining the seat is of excellent quality. Two hundred acres of timothy meadow might be made on the creek. The upland although hilly in places is well adapted to small grain, and a great proportion of it suitable to the raising of tobacco. Immediately around the site for water works are inexhaustible LIMESTONE Quarries, together with great quantities of the best building stone. In short there are many advantages combined to render this a most eli- gible spot for the erection of iron works, or any other kind of water works. It is deemed unnecessary to say more concerning this property than to request those who incline to purchase to view it. It will be shown by captain Henry Halloway in the neighborhood. The price will be moderate, terms of sale, which will be made very easy, will be made known on application to the proprietor residing in Georgetown district of Columbia. NATHAN LUF. OROUGH. Georgetown, February 16—wtf