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A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office at Washington City on the 1st day of October, 1805.
A. Thomas Arbuckle, Anthony Addison, Esq. Jeff Amos, John Armstrong.
B. Philip Hines Baker, Matthew Bonnett, Capt. Charles Bradford, Betsy Bowen, (care of Mr. Moren) Robert Beverly, Esq. 4, Richard Butler, Thomas Boger, Robert Barber, Levy Belt, John N. Barron 3, Mrs. Bampfied 2, Frederick Betz, Miss Elizabeth Brown, William Burwell, Esq. 2, Henry Bagley.
C. Doctor John Cumming, Capt. Isaac Chauncy, William Conner 2, George Carleton, Mrs. Margaret Coone, Doctor Jonathan Cowdery, Elias B. Caldwell, Esq. 6, Nicholas Carson, Esq. William Coffin, Thomas S. Crawford, Master James Casey.
D. James Douglass, Robert Davidson, Simon Dennison 2, William Donaldson, Mrs. Eliza Dempsey 2, William Dyer 2, James R. Dermot 3, Patrick Duggin, (care of Charles Dent.)
E. Miss Polly Elvin.
F. John Frier, Thomas Freeman, Esq. William Fletcher, Miss Rosanna Fagan, Thomas Fitzgerald.
G. Joanna Gallaspy, John Gilmore, William Given, Hon. Cyrus Griffin, Esq. Slass H. Grenel, John Gardiner, Frederick Guaker, William Gardner junior, Thomas Gorruck, Lieut. Charles Gordon, John Gillaspay, Mrs. Polly Gates, George L. Gray and Daniel Garing, Revd. Matthew Greentree, James Gibson.
H. Lieut. John M. Haswell, John H. Hopney, James Hallom, Midshipman Wm. E. Hill, Michael Haley, Seth Hunt, Esq. 3, Mrs. Hughes, (care of Mr. Bentley) 4, John Hall, Joseph Healey, (care of Patrick Heale) Thomas Holiday, Robert Henderson, Elisha Harrison, John Harvey, Lieut. J. Montresor Haswell, Walter Harris.
I. Hon. William Johnson 7, Lieut. Jacob Jones, Mrs. Rebecca James, John Jones, Captain Aquila Johns.
K. Daniel Kelly, Robert Kassuck.
L. William Lambert, Samuel Lowe, Joshua Laws, Henry Lucas, Joshua Lane, Archibald Lee, John R. Leavcraft, James Linkin, Frederick Lang, Charles Lake, William Lenard, Esq. Milly Loman, Alexander Lyon.
M. Miss Sophia Michael, Joseph M'Donald, Alexander M'Donald, Robert M'Intosh, James Read M'Dermot, Mr. May.
N. Mrs. Lucy Nash, Lewis Nicholas, Paul Noon, Henry Newman, jun. Esq. Edward D. Nicholson, Midshipman, Elizabeth Nevit.
O. Richard O'Brien, Esq.
P. Richard Paul, John Pennenon, George Pollock, Oliver Pollock, Henry Preble, Esq. Commodore Edward Preble, Lieut. Francis Passon, Capt. Gad Peck, Don Henry Peyroux 3, John Prengle, Lieutenant Oliver H. Perry, Elijah Phelps, William Pittman, Thomas Peterkin, Lawson Pearson 2, Monsieur Godefrid Peintre, Mrs. Harriot Peden, R. Peacock, Esq. Charles Pinckney, Esq.
R. William Rogers, Jacob Rump, jun. Esq. 2, William W. Rodman, Francis Richard, Lieut. Benjn. F. Read, Robert Richey 2, Doctor William Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Runnells, Thomas Robertson, James Renshaw.
S. Mrs. Sares, Mr. Edward Smothers, Thomas Spriggs, Esq. 2, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Robert Smith, Mr. Alexander Soper 2, Solomon Sibbitt, Reverend Robert Sparks, Livingston Shannon, Gilbert Stewart, Esq. James Stone 2, Charles Swann, Walter B. Smallwood.
T. Robert Taylor, Doctor James M. Taylor, Miss Elizabeth Tucker, William Tunnicliff, George Thompson, Miss Tarlanson, John Thurman, Esq. Miss Sally Thompson, William Travis.
U. Thomas W. Ustick 2.
W. Lund Washington, Zephaniah Wade, David Watson, Henry Wert, Doctor, James Wallis, William Weaden, Mr. Williams, Mr. Wilson, Henry Weaver, Revd. M. L. Weems, David Wilkinson, Miss Ann Woolfield, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Joseph Wilson, Isaac Wilson, Elizabeth Washington, John Wilson, James Woodroof, Joshua Watson.
V. Samuel Vicary.
Y. James Young, Henry Yenaway. October 4—
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The following letters from Mr. Eaton are given in the Boston Centinel.
Egypt, Province of Behera village of Dimanhour, January, 25th, 1805.
"After touching at Malta, the Argus arrived at Alexandria, (Egypt) on the 26th of November 1804. We received from the British resident at Cairo, and consul at Alexandria, every assistance which the nature of our affairs and their duty could require and admit. At Alexandria it was insinuated to me, that Hamet Bashaw, (the exiled prince of Tripoli) was not to be had without application to Efti Bey, to whom he had attached himself—both of whom were in Upper Egypt, acting with the Mameluke Beys against the Ottoman government; and to whom access was barred by the Turkish army. Under these discouraging appearances and contrary to the advice of every body on the sea coast, on the 30th of November I left Alexandria for Grand Cairo, with three officers, lieutenant O'Bannan, Messrs. Mann and Danielson; and a few men from the brig; who, together with some others, recruited on the spot, and at Rosetta, made an escort of eighteen. This precaution was necessary on account of the banks of the Nile being infested by the wild Arabs of the desert, and by straggling Arnaut deserters from the grand Sclgnior's army—the former subsist by plunder—the latter rob and murder indiscriminately every defenceless being whose appearance denotes property. Both move in bodies, and have rendered themselves terrible throughout Egypt. On the 8th December, 1804, we arrived without accident at Grand Cairo. Here I found the prime minister, and one of the confidential governors of Hamet Bashaw, who confirmed the intimation I received at Alexandria, that the Bashaw was actually with the Mameluke Beys, and considered as an enemy to the government of this country. I had already dispatched to him secret couriers from Alexandria and Rosetta; and now sent off a third and fourth from the capital. But I had not yet had audience of the Viceroy, and not knowing his accessible point, the difficulty I apprehended of getting the Bashaw out of the country exceeded that of access to him; for I found it impossible to do it privately; and to attempt it might not only defeat our main object, but endanger our own personal safety:—Wherefore, at my first interview, finding the Viceroy a man of much more frankness and liberality than commonly fall to the character of a Turk, I unreservedly opened to him the object of my visit to his country, and received the proffer of friendly offices. This cleared a little my prospect while it created new embarrassments; for the interference, or even the amnesty of the Viceroy in behalf of Hamet Bashaw; might excite the jealousy of the Mameluke Beys, and have the effect to bar his departure. But a new difficulty beset me, which I little expected, and less from the quarter it came, The French consul at Alexandria (M. Drovitte) a Piedmontese, had insinuated that we were British spies in American masks; and that our pretext of friendship for Hamet Bashaw aimed at nothing but an intercourse with the Mamelukes, who are suspected of being in British subsidy; of course an insinuation as injurious as it was malignant. I am yet totally at a loss to account for this strange conduct of M. Drovitte, as I am equally so at the indignity offered our flag, being refused by that of the French throughout this country, those marks of civility never refused to a foreign flag, in ordinary cases, and which we received from every other nation represented here; except, that informed of our object, and pursuing the same line of conduct with his colleague at Tripoli, he thought by these means to defeat that object. I found means, however, (the means that move every thing in this quarter of the globe) to remove this difficulty; and finally received the Viceroy's letter of amnesty and passport of safe conduct to Hamet Bashaw, which was dispatched to him the 15th, in quadruplicates; and by different conveyances.
"I now patiently waited the issue of the measures thus far pursued. Mean time busied myself in finding out the Tripolitan emigrants in the country; their attachment to the rival brothers; and their feelings towards the Americans. Among these, one appeared who was only ninety days from Tripoli, an Arnaut Turk, who had been in the service of Jussuff Bashaw [the reigning prince of Tripoli] during the blockade of last summer; him I had under particular examination. Supposing himself conversing with Englishmen he was very unreserved in his confessions; and being decidedly in the interest of the enemy (he was enthusiastic in his cause, though willing to dispense with his honors) his story deserves the more credit. He said Tripoli had lost many men in the different attacks of the Americans last summer; the town was much damaged, and the inhabitants under such a state of consternation that nobody slept in the city; and that no business was done there. He confirmed the account
of the fire ship Infernal, being blown up by capt. Summers, after being boarded by two row gullies. Stating this fact the fellow wept! He observed, that this was an unfortunate war for the poor cruisers: They had been led to believe that the Americans were all merchantmen, & that they should have nothing to do but to go out and bring them in; but they found them devils; from whom nothing was to be gained in war; and therefore he had quitted the service of Jussuff Bashaw. The bashaw was nevertheless determined not to make peace with these infidels until he shall have humbled them, and made them pay for the damages they had done to his navy and city. He acknowledged that Hamet Bashaw had many friends in Tripoli; but said that Jussuff Bashaw had taken care of him! It is ascertained that the latter had employed and paid assassins to poison the former:—These undoubtedly reported that they had executed their commission, and hence we account for the report of Hamet Bashaw's death.
"On the 8th inst. I received from the Bashaw an answer to my letter from Cairo; dated the 28th of the month Ramadan, corresponding with the 3d January, 1805, stating that he should that day depart for this province, and take lodgings at the house of an Arab chief where he should wait to meet me. But as my letters to him, dated after the viceroy's amnesty, all advised him to repair to the English house at Rosetta, under the guarantee of the viceroy's passport; and believing he might push his march thither I left Cairo for that place the 13th instant, and arrived in three days. Nothing additional appearing the 19th and on the 20th received the bashaw's answer to my letter the 28th November, of the same tenor with that received from him at Cairo. It appeared that, not confiding in the viceroy's dispositions concerning him, or perhaps, not receiving his letter before leaving the Mameluke bey's camp, the bashaw had determined to expect an interview at the place he first named near the lake Fiaume, on the border of the desert, about 190 miles from the sea coast.—Nothing can be more incredulous than a Turk of a Turk's honor; and for a good reason, nothing can be more equivocal than their plighted faith; it is an article of barter and sale. Though travelling in the interior of the country had become unusually hazardous on account of the jealousy of the Turkish chiefs; of the reins given to licentiousness by the barbarity of civil war; and of the grounds the wild Arabs hold by reason of all restraint being relaxed on the part of the Turks and the Mamelukes, who are too seriously occupied with each other; I determined to attempt a passage to Fiaume.
"Accordingly on the 22d instant I left Alexandria, with two officers from the Argus, Lieutenant Blake, and Mr. Mann and an escort of twenty-three men indifferently mounted, and on the evening of the 23d, found myself arrested at the Turkish lines, between seventy and eighty miles on our route, by the Ketchchief of Dimanhour, commanding a detachment of 500 Ottoman troops, on the frontier. No argument I could advance could at all modify the severity of his first resolution not to let me pass his lines—though in every thing else he treated us with distinction and great hospitality—However mortifying the concession, I cannot but applaud the correct military conduct of this chief—for it was in itself a suspicious circumstance, that a body of armed, unknown foreigners should be found shaping a course for his enemy's rendezvous with no other pretext than to search for a refugee Bashaw! But this suspicious circumstance was strengthened and aggravated by the insinuations gone out from the French consul, that we came into this country with secret views, hostile to the Turks. Our situation here was somewhat perplexing, and vastly unpleasant. I do not recollect ever having found myself on ground more critical: to the natural suspicion of a Turk this general added a fierce & savage temper—of course proud & arrogant. I soon found my approach. I passed high compliments on the correctness of his military vigilance and conduct; said it was what I apprehended, and what I certainly would have done myself in similar circumstances;—but knowing from character the magnanimity of his soul, I was determined to have an interview with him, in full confidence that he would aid a measure so purely humane, and so manifestly to the Turkish interest in Egypt, in case he would not permit me to pursue my object personally. At the same time recurring to the example of the Viceroy, whose letter I had shewn to him, and signified, that I had it in charge to tender him a doucior in testimony of our exalted opinion of his name and merit. He was moved—said my confidence should not be disappointed—and called into his tent a chief of the Arab tribe:—a wandering host who had from time to time been driven or emigrated from the kingdom of Tripoli, since the usurpation of Jussuff Bashaw, to whom he stated my business, and asked, if he could give any account of Hamet Bashaw? The young chief, in an
ecstasy exclaimed, he knew every thing! I requested him to declare himself—for I had no secret in my relation with that Bashaw. His story is anticipated in the statement I have given of the Bashaw's actual position. He added that 30,000 Barbary Arabs were ready to march with him from this border, to recover their native country and inheritance—repeated, that he knew our plan—and now that he had seen me he would plight his head to the Turkish general he would bring me Hamet Bashaw in ten days. The Turk accordingly dispatched him with a companion on this message the next morning.
"I could yet perceive some symptoms of suspicion and apprehension on the brow of my newly acquired military friend. Wherefore, without seeming to have any particular view other than a solicitude to meet the man I sought, but really with a view of removing his apprehensions, I proposed to him to return to his head quarters, this village; send off my escort to Alexandria, and to wait myself with only the gentleman in company, and our servants, until our Arab chief should return from Fiaume with the Bashaw. This proposal had its desired effect. We left him, and retired to a handsome markee prepared for the purpose; took refreshments he had ordered to be in readiness; and the next morning returned with an additional escort from his camp to this place; where we found lodgings in Turkish style provided for us.
JANUARY 31, 1805.
"Since I began this letter, circumstances have accumulated to render our situation more awkward, and I may well say, ridiculous. The next day after our entering the house where we quartered, a markee was pitched upon the terrace of an adjoining house, and a Turkish guard mounted there, under pretence of fresh air; armed Turks were sent into the house for the purpose of accompanying us as a life guard in our walks; and a centinel was placed at our door, in the lower court, to prevent intrusions. Though these arrangements were vastly polite, I should have been very willing to have dispensed with them; yet, by appearing frank and easy with the Turkish general, his suspicions seemed to have subsided. I received all these marks of vigilance as marks of attention; thanked him for his civilities; and assured him I should be careful to make suitable mention of them to the President, my master. By this kind of adulation, yesterday, I so much drew him from his guard, that he opened his heart, and unequivocally confessed, that "in the present convulsed state of Egypt the Turks ought to suspect every body; especially the English; for they had peculiar reasons for suspecting us, as the French consul had declared us, British spies!" What does not that savage merit for this wanton and base manner of exposing our lives to the infamy of a gibbet! I hope not to meet him at Alexandria."
"Alexandria, Feb. 16, 1805.
"We arrived with the bashaw and suite, at the English cut between Aboukir Bay and the lake Merotis, a week ago last Wednesday: Here we had new difficulties to encounter: The French consul had been before hand of me, in gaining the admiral of this port, and governor of the city; and they, consequently, came to a resolution not to permit the bashaw to enter the city, nor to embark at this port. Argument was useless, for we were too late in our application of it:—But we felt no other inconvenience than delay; for the bashaw had before come to a resolution to march by land to Derne and Bengazi; and he now moved round the lake to form his camp at Araba's tower about 30 miles west of the old port of Alexandria. In the mean time I stated to the viceroy the contempt his letter of amnesty suffered from his subalterns in this place; in consequence of which he addressed a firman by a chaux, to the governor, commanding immediate compliance with the intention of his letter of amnesty; and imposing a fine on him of 25,000 piasters. This gives us a final triumph in Egypt; though I confess I could have wished the viceroy's resentment had not fallen so heavily upon his disobedient governor. I did not think it prudent to advise the bashaw to enter the city, lest vengeance should retaliate on him the chastisement he has brought upon his Turkish brother of this place. We shall, therefore, take our line of march through the desert of Libya towards Derne, next Wednesday.
"Our party consists of 500 men—100 of whom are christians recruited on the spot, and employed in our service. We shall make a stand at Bomba, and wait the return of capt. Hull, with supplies and reinforcements to size the provinces of Derne and Bengazi; for which purpose he sails for the rendezvous the day after to-morrow.
"Here is a ketch in the port from Tripoli, sent by the enemy to prevent Hamet Bashaw being permitted to leave Egypt; but not having with him the only argument which carries all causes here, the poor devil must go back, in season only to give Jussuff Bashaw information of the fate which awaits him.

are supported, he must be a martyr or die. How glorious would be the exhibition to see our fellow citizens in captivity in Tripoli, march in triumph from a dungeon to their tyrant's palace and display there the flag of the United States."
Boston, October 1.
Our latest papers from London are to the 14th August, from which we have already made a few extracts. The most important article which they contain, and which we think an authentic one, altho' it reached the public through a private channel, is on the subject of British subsidies. It states "that a treaty of alliance has actually been signed by the ministers of Great-Britain, Austria, Russia, Sweden and the Ottoman Porte, in which it is stipulated, that the Russian army in the Mediterranean, which is to be augmented to 50,000 men, is to be taken into the pay of Great-Britain."
The degree of credence which was attached to this article in London, may be pretty correctly understood by the following statement in one of our latest London papers:
"The funds yesterday suffered a slight depression, not owing, altogether, as some suppose, to the alarm of invasion, but to the certainty of a continental war, and the consequent charge of the specie from this country to pay the different subsidies. Indeed, we are informed from good authority, that the first payment is now on its way to the continent."
A London correspondent, in noticing the late decisions of the admiralty courts in Great-Britain, respecting the commerce of this country with Spain, remarks: "It is uncertain whether this principle will be applied to the settlements of the European powers in the East-Indies, which have hitherto been considered distinct from the colonies; but until its operation is clearly ascertained, I should not advise any of my friends to risk a cargo from thence to Europe, unless the bottom was previously changed."
LIVERPOOL, August 15.
We have, in another part of this paper, noticed, that accounts from Hamburg state the sale of Swedish Pomerania to Russia. The bargain and sale of the subjects is an infamous traffic, degrading to human nature, not at all congenial to the well known disposition of the emperor Alexander, and of which no man of justice or philanthropy can approve. But for other reasons, facta sunt cogeni than these, we are inclined to think the story has been rather too hastily taken up by the London papers. Russia may assume the sovereignty of Tartar hordes without opposition—she may shake the Persian throne, and extend her dominion to the Arabian sea and to the wall of China without fear—she may even establish settlements on the Phasis and in the islands of the Mediterranean, without exciting the jealousy of the powers of Europe, but no part of the Germanic empire can be disposed of, or its sovereignty transferred without the formal sanction of the Head of the empire, and the diet of Ratisbon. Instead, therefore, of conciliating Austria or the other states by such a measure, both Russia and Sweden would, by its illegality, render them altogether unfriendly to their views. It is said, indeed, that Sweden is incapable of maintaining the sovereignty of Pomerania against the designs of France, and that the possession of it would give to Russia the right of taking part in the affairs, and acting for the benefit of the empire. But Pomerania would be equally secure by placing it under the protection of Russia; and surely Alexander would not wish to have what would at best be a disputable title to interfere, possessing as he now does, one which is completely recognized, in his capacity of guarantee of the peace of the empire. Indeed, under every just point of view, the statement is unworthy of credit, and is, in fact, nothing but the revival of a report which was in circulation at Hamburg so far back as the middle of last May.
Lord Wellesley and the India House.
The statement in the newspapers, first that the office of secretary of state for the Colonies, and next that the board of control was in keeping for Marquis Wellesley, has brought out the following representation:
"The report that Lord Castlereagh holds the board of control only until Lord Wellesley's arrival from India, is totally void of foundation. After a contest the most arduous and severe ever maintained by the court of directors, after an unceasing struggle for four years—that body at last prevailed, and got Lord Wellesley removed from the government of India, to make way for Marquis Cornwallis, whose opinions they knew to be diametrically opposite to those of Lord Wellesley."
In every point since the conclusion of the war with Tippoo, on the free trade, on the Hyderabad and Poonah Subsidies, on our interference in the Mahratta politics, on the extension of dominion, on the college, on the employment of his brother, on the new palace, on the enormous expense of the body-guard, on the investment, and the prodigious expenditure introduced into every branch of the service, of the employment of military men instead of civilians at the foreign courts, and at Prince of Wales's Island; in short, to the whole system of Lord Wellesley's government, the direc-
tors have shown a direct and marked hostility, and his Lordship a pertinacity and adherence to his own contrary opinions, in no ways inferior to those of the directors themselves, who avowedly, collectively, and individually, he holds in the highest possible contempt, and the pride of whose life it would be to overturn and destroy: So circumstanced, is it probable, or would it be wise or even safe, in any minister to attempt to place at the head of the board of control, a man with whom the directors, and the whole body of the East-India proprietors who support them, must meet in open hostility, and against whom they must contend even for existence? No doubt, Mr. Pitt will endeavour to soothe, in some way or other, the disgrace, and the wounded spirit of his favorite, Lord Wellesley; a blue ribband will be the safest for the minister, whilst it will be most gratifying to the nature and pride of that nobleman; but any public employment, until a full and fair investigation, and acquittal of the charges to be preferred in the next session of Parliament against the noble lord, is totally out of the question."
"The state of the Company's affairs, by the very latest accounts from Bengal, is the most deplorable, notwithstanding the success that for two years has attended the British arms. The country acquired from Tippoo, from the Nizam, in lieu of subsidy, the assumption of the Carnatic, the subsidy from Poonah, in consequence of the treaty of Bassein, the provinces taken from the nabob of Oude, Culpur, and Tilonia, from the heirs of Ali Bahaudur, in Bundelcund, the provinces of Cullah, from the Rajah of Berar, and the whole of the Duab, to beyond Delhi and Agrah, from Dulat Rai Scindier, produce a revenue of upwards of ten millions of pounds sterling yearly. Since these acquisitions, however, and the consequent enormous increased yearly income, upwards of 14 millions have been added to the permanent debt of the company in India alone, and the investment of 1804-5, which was fixed at 110 lacs of Rupees, has been reduced by Lord Wellesley, for want of funds, and closed finally at 53 lacs only. To secure assets, new loans were opened towards the close of last year, at Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay, and orders issued to all the collectors throughout India, to receive subscriptions to these loans, which had, however, utterly failed. The utmost government could procure, was the savings of the army, the prize money, and the subscriptions of their civil servants and contractors, who received their salaries and payments in paper, bearing 8 per cent. per annum, instead of running in arrears, and such paper is, at the option of the holders, payable in England, at the rate of 2s. 6d. for a rupee. Every payment for the current expenses of government, was made, in what Lord Wellesley calls Treasury bills, which are issued in sums as low as 50 rupees, and bear an interest of six and a half per cent. Such may be depended on was the state of things when the latest accounts arrived from India. Happily Lord Cornwallis will just arrive in time to prevent a most expensive excursion, that Lord Wellesley contemplated in July and August to the upper provinces."
BONAPARTE AND THE POPE.
MILAN, June 2. On the 25th ultimo, his excellency the cardinal Caprara, archbishop of Milan, Legate-a-later of his holiness to his majesty the emperor of the French, was admitted to a private audience, and delivered to the emperor the new credentials of the Holy Father, accrediting him also in the same dignity to his Majesty as King of Italy, for the transaction of all the affairs, in which the Holy See is interested in that kingdom. Besides these new credentials, his eminence delivered on the part of his Holiness, the following congratulatory letter to his Majesty:
"Pius VII. to our dear son in Jesus Christ; greeting and apostolical benedictions. Your Imperial and Royal Majesty is not unacquainted with all the sentiments with which we are penetrated for you, and with what gratitude we remember the things you have done in France in favour of the Catholic religion, and the proofs of love and respect which you gave us during our stay in Paris; you can then readily comprehend with what interest we have learned that the regal dignity was united in your person to the imperial dignity with which you were already invested. The reciprocity of our love, and that paternal tenderness which we feel towards you, render very dear to us whatever is glorious for you. We should have sent a particular Nuncio to testify to you these dispositions; but, knowing all your benevolence towards our dear son, Jean Baptista Caprara, Cardinal Priest of the Holy Roman Church, Archbishop of Milan, we have not hesitated to believe that the testimonies on our part could not be better received than when presented by him. We have then charged him to present himself before you, and to impart to you all the sentiments of our heart, on this occasion, in which you receive a new dignity. It is he who will present to you this letter, and we are sure that the congratulations he will make to you in our name will be accepted by you with benevolence. In fine, we doubt not but you will employ all the authority you are invested with to secure in your new kingdom all the advantages of religion, which is the column and the support of all kingdoms; and we have the farther confidence that you will continue to give us those marks of love and filial respect which we have always received from you. In the mean time we give, from the bottom of our heart, the apostolical benediction to
your Imperial Majesty, in pledge of our paternal benevolence."
"Given at Rome, at Marie Maggiore, under the ring of the fisher, the 26th May, 1805, in the sixth year of our Pontificate."
"JOHN, Archbishop of Carthage."
St. PETERSBURGH, July 24.
The last accounts received from the chamberlain Novositzoff, announce that his excellency will arrive here in the course of next week.
The officers who had obtained leave of absence have been recalled.
In the course of the ensuing month there will be grand manœuvres at Peterhoff; the regiments in our environs have received orders to repair thither by the 1st of August.
The large ships of war will be launched in a few days.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 8.
We expect here very soon from the Black sea, several ships of war and transports with troops on board, destined for Corfu. The number of these troops is said to amount to more than 20,000.
We have lately received the unpleasant news, that a new rebel in Asia, named Tailier Pascha has entirely defeated the troops of Cara Osman Oglou, well known for his courage and his attachment to his sovereign.
The banditti of Romelia have again made their appearance in the environs of Adrianople and Rodosto; the inhabitants of which two cities have armed themselves in defence of their lives and property.
District of Columbia, Washington county, July Term, 1805.
John Hoye administrator de bonis non of William Deakins late deceased, and John Hoye and Leonard M. Deakins executors of Francis Deakins, who was executor of said William Deakins—complainants.
VERSUS Adam Murray Stewart, Deborah Stewart, executrix of Walter Stewart, late deceased, and William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, heirs and devisees of Walter Stewart deceased, and Sabritt Scott, Walter Story Chandler and Thomas Herty—defendants.
The object of the complaints bill being to establish a debt due to the complainants, and to have the same paid out of the real and personal estate of the deceased Walter Stewart, and it being proved to the satisfaction of the court that Adam M. Stewart, Deborah Stewart, William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, and Mary Ann Stewart are not resident in the District of Columbia. It is ordered by the court that the defendant give notice by publication of this order for four weeks in the National Intelligencer, and the Gazette of the United States, before the first day of December next, warning the said defendants to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the first day of January next to answer the bill of complaint or show cause, if any, why the complainants should not have the relief prayed for in their bill.
By Order, WM. BRENT, Clk. October 9—4w
RUNAWAY Now in this City.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria.
JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—4f
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the shares and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors.
ROBERT BRENT, WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Directors. Sept. 4—tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver watch, maker's name Crothwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia. Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked.
May 10—tf
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11.
AN ENQUIRY INTO THE CONSTITUTIONALITY AND EXPEDIENCY OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT MAKING PROVISION FOR EDUCATION AND INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
*(Concluded.)*
9. A strong argument in favor of the investiture of this power in the general government arises from the vast territory of western lands possessed by them. These have been rightfully pledged, in the first place, to the payment of the debt contracted by the revolution. Acquired by our glorious struggle, it was just they should be applied to defraying its cost. But the time is rapidly coming, when the whole of that debt will have been paid. What object will then offer so many claims to the growing wealth derived from this source as internal improvements? Justice will demand that it be appropriated to a common object, in which the good of all is alike involved; policy will recommend its application to an object that will be acceptable to the new states within whose limits it may lie. No object can be named the accomplishment of which will be so productive of benefit to the whole union; and none which will be so popular in the new states, as most of the improvements made will, by facilitating intercourse among themselves, or with the Atlantic states, directly tend to increase their absolute as well as relative wealth, and add to their personal comfort.
We have said that policy will recommend such an exercise of power. It will be recollected that, at no remote day, the western states will command a numerous population, and that the hardy habits of their citizens, and their resolute spirits will entertain lofty ideas of their relative importance in the union. Their strength will be really great, and from the rapid increase of their numbers, they will, at least, not under-rate it. Men will probably rise among them who will not hesitate to suggest the idea that a part, if not the whole, of the proceeds of the vacant lands of right belong to them. The vision will be a fascinating one, whose delusions it will require forbearance and wisdom to resist. What can more effectually do this, than the appropriation of this fund to objects so universally interesting? What more effectually silence the clamors of discontent, or the voice of the demagogue? Those states, whose lands are in the first instance the subject of disposition, will feel the immediate benefits of the plan, and they will wait, without impatience, for the arrival of the period, when, after the disposition of their lands, they shall stand in the same relation to the more western states, that the Atlantic states at present stand in to them, when they will have returned to them the tribute they had paid to the common stock. Here will be a system of liberal and beneficent reciprocity. The interests of all the parts will be tributary to the welfare of the whole; and the wealth of the whole, thus accumulated, will be again distributed with increased advantage. Before its united energies, and under a wise direction, mountains will fall, and streams be rendered navigable to their sources; distance will be lessened by facilitated intercourse; each district of country will cultivate its most congenial products; our citizens of the west will mix with those of the east; separate interests will sink; the general good will be the goal of the whole community! Frigid must be that bosom which does not glow at such a prospect!
10. In the last place, it is not easy, perhaps it is not possible, to name any way in which the great objects of education & internal improvements can be effected on a scale commensurate to their importance, unless the proceeds of the sales of western lands, or the duties on imposts be partially made use of.
It has been already stated that the amount of all the taxes at present imposed by the states is not equal to a tenth part of the revenue drawn by the U. States from these two sources. Time, by increasing the value of the western lands, and by increasing the demand for them, will only tend to make this inequality the greater. Both these sources of revenue exclusively belong to the government of the United States. The states then can only derive revenue from excises on articles of consumption, or from direct taxes. Experience has already proved, that under a free government, the former of these sources of taxation can never be productive, and that the latter, except in cases of great emergency, will be extremely unpopular. In such instances, requiring the exertion of an undivided energy, the general government will itself be obliged to impose this species of taxation. This has been actually verified by our late experience. In a period of alarm, a direct tax on lands and slaves, amounting to two millions of dollars, was laid by the general government; and altho', in its productiveness, it formed no more than a sixth part of the revenue derived from imposts, and although it was not an annual but a single tax, notice of the imposition of which was given long before it was assessed, and whose payment was attended with great indulgence; yet it was so unpopular that its execution cost an insurrection in one part of the union, and occasioned discontent throughout the whole country. Not a voice has been raised, during a
period of seven years, in favor of re-imposing the tax; which in some cases is not to this day discharged.
We all know and feel the nature of an excise. Our feelings are even more hostile to it than our reason. Hence, after causing an insurrection, whose suppression cost more than the product of two years' receipts from all excised articles, it has fallen amidst the frowns of an indignant country. Where, then, if the exclusive resources of the general government are locked up, are we to look for the means of effecting these great objects? They cannot be named. They are not to be found. To the general government then we must look—for no other else can we look for their accomplishment.
How, then, under the auspices of the general government can they be effected? Where is the plan, whose features are of such a complexion as to merit and receive the public favor? This plan I shall now expose, with the humility which becomes one sensible of his moderate attainments and his liability to err, but with the confidence likewise of a freeman of a great republic in which the general welfare is the commanding motive, and whose institutions boast the honorable prerogative of consulting the public opinion, and following good advice, even though it should come from the humblest source.
1. Let a permanent appropriation be made of all the surplus revenue of the union (reserving one million over the ordinary wants of the treasury for contingencies) to the great purposes of education and internal improvements, only to be suspended in case of great emergency.
2. Let the whole sum thus applied be devoted to the establishment and maintenance of seminaries of learning, and boards of agriculture, mechanics and trade, and to internal improvements.
3. Let a representative body be elected every three years, composed of half the number of the House of Representatives of the United States, one member to be appointed by the legislatures of each of the states, and the remaining members by the people of each state in the ratio of their numbers.
4. To avoid expense let the sittings of this body be limited to one session, not to continue more than sixty days.
5. This body shall determine the objects on which the money appropriated shall be expended during the ensuing three years, the manner in which it shall be expended, including the appointment of the necessary agents for executing the respective objects. In doing this the states may be made the agents for specific purposes, or a certain portion of the revenue may be placed entirely under their direction.
6. Let the constitution be so modified as either to direct or admit of these arrangements; or in case this be not done, let laws be passed, adopting such a system as fully as the present provisions of the constitution authorise.
Here then we have the features of a system, which, it is apprehended, embraces the means for carrying into effect the great objects contemplated, without reposing power in such a manner as to endanger the public liberty, or to give rise to much abuse.
The only objections which have been, or which, perhaps, can be made to the exercise of this power, is its vastness, and its consequent liability to abuse, when vested in any one set of men possessed likewise of great political power. The plan suggested, by removing this difficulty, entirely vanquishes the force of this argument. The general government will have but one power, that of deciding on the quantum of surplus revenue, and the suspension of the ordinary appropriation. In the exercise of this power, there is contained nothing dangerous to liberty, or peculiarly liable to abuse. There is no rich patronage to bestow, no offices to confer, no pecuniary favors to lavish upon favorites. There will, therefore, be none of that insidious engine so totally used by corrupt governments to consolidate their power, and to fortify themselves against a responsibility to the nation. They will, in fact, by this measure, divest themselves of a large portion of power, and be thus enabled, with the greater ease and intelligence, from an undivided attention to other objects, to devote to them the necessary attention. This point of view is infinitely important. It ever has been the greatest desideratum to establish a government with presidency over the affairs of a great nation, possessed of competent powers to protect it against external violence, and internal disorders, without at the same time giving it the means of encroaching on the public liberty. In consolidated governments, as heretofore organized, the power of the rulers have invariably been an over match for the virtue and vigilance of the people. This has principally arisen from the immense host of officers erected for the execution of interior concerns. Hence the framers of our constitution have given it a federal character, keeping out of its vortex all powers not of a general nature. Whatever tends to the practical insurance of this result is of incontestable importance. This plan will eminently have this effect. It will withdraw from the general government one of the most fatal talismans with which bad men might transform our rights into chains. It will not only secure the continuance of our liberty; but it will effectually eradicate many sources of serious abuse. The consciousness of the superintending body that their funds, if wantonly and improperly expended, may be taken from them, will make them cautious and vigilant. In addition to the powerful motives that influence the minds of honorable men, they will have superadded this salutary restraint.

Being selected for this express and sole object, and combining in their selection the good sense of the people, and the refined intelligence of their representatives, there can be no doubt of their possessing higher qualifications for this object than ordinary legislative bodies. Their deliberations, being altogether divested of any necessary connection with party politics, will be conducted with greater harmony than those of a legislative body, and their results will be the offspring of full, free and dispassionate reflection, undisturbed by those storms of passion that too often rage in assemblies differently organized.
Chosen for a limited and short period, and having no share in the execution of the measures agreed to, from all participation in which they should be prohibited, corruption could not, in this shape, approach them.
From all these considerations, no doubt can be rationally entertained of their being a more competent and purer organ of power than any legislative body, state or federal.
Such is the plan which is respectfully submitted to the American People. Their will can make it law, or consign it to oblivion. What I most dread is that it will be treated with apathy and neglect. The indifference of human nature will be apt to declare its proposition unreasonable; and we shall go on in the same road we have heretofore trodden, attentive to the great objects which it has been the aim of these remarks to enforce. But let it be recollected, that procrastination is not only the thief of time, but that to its baleful spirit the most splendid enterprizes owe their abortion.
"There is," says an admirable judge of mankind, "a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of their lives is bound in shallows."
This, in my opinion, is the season most favorable for attending to this important subject. There is now a tide, which, taken at the flood, will lead to fortune.
Our affairs are prosperous, our people are happy. Our national resources are great and increasing; the wealth of our citizens is still greater, and promises a more rapid augmentation.
The public spirit of enterprise calls loudly for vigorous measures. There is an universal conviction of the superior benefits of good roads and canals, and there is an enthusiasm, capable, under a wise direction, of performing anything. That this direction should be wise is of infinite moment. The eventual success of most of the projected enterprizes may depend on this circumstance; and this can only be expected from placing the subject under a general and enlightened superintendence, possessed of means adequate to insuring success.
the celebrated statues of the Venus de Medici & of Mercury , have been generously presented by one of the Subscribers, and now stand in the Garden as models of taste and of the art.
A subscription book, we are informed, has been opened for the Ladies of our City, at their particular request. It is now in circulation, and many of the most respectable of our female characters have sanctioned it with their names and influence. From the well known liberality of our amiable countrywomen, a large accession of subscriptions is anticipated; and the gallantry of our youth will not allow them to hesitate a moment in following the bright example which the Ladies of Charleston have so commendably held out to their view.
It is hoped, that those persons who feel an interest in promoting the pursuits of science in our country, will contribute to the support of the Botanic Garden. So trifling is the subscription, that every one has it in his power to become a subscriber. For four dollars a year, persons may visit the Garden as often as they please, and carry a friend with them at each of their visits. The Library, which is contemplated to be established there, will be open to the use of the subscribers and their friends, and a yearly distribution will be made of valuable superfluous plants and seeds. For so small a sum, where can so rational amusement be obtained, or such general usefulness promoted?
We are informed that in a few days, the Garden will be open to the Subscribers and their friends.
Courier.
VALUABLE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE.
THE subscriber being anxious to retire from business, offers FOR SALE the OFFICE and ESTABLISHMENT of THE REPUBLICAN. The situation is well worthy the attention of a printer wishing to carry on the business with a certainty of gain. The present annual income of the office is between 4 and 5000 dollars; and a person of industry and perseverance might add considerably to the emoluments. In addition to this, the flourishing state of the town of Petersburg, and there being but two printing-offices in the place, point out the certain prospect of a great increase of printing business, and that of the most profitable kind. The terms of sale will be so accommodating as to enable any person of prudence and economy to pay the purchase money from the profits of the office; and as the subscriber is determined to quit all business (if a sale can be effected) the price will be less than any similar establishment was ever sold for—being willing to take little more than the actual cost of the materials.
It will no doubt appear surprising to many persons that any one at my time of life should wish to relinquish so advantageous a situation. To such I can only observe, that though young in years I am old in misfortunes; and that they have been of such a nature as to produce a determination to spend the remainder of my days in some sequestered spot, without any wish of ever being heard of again. I have a sufficiency to enable me to do this; and there is no person now, who has any claim upon my exertions.
But notwithstanding these considerations, should a sale not take place prior to the first November next, the duty which I owe to my patrons will induce me to decline all thoughts of selling after that period. In the mean time, I shall be glad to receive the favors of my friends and the public as usual.
Further information may be had on application, either personally or by letter, (postage paid.)
THOMAS FIELD. Petersburg, Va. 4th Oct. 1805.
* In the short space of one year and nine months, death has snatched from me two amiable consorts (both in the bloom of youth) and three children.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the subscribers of Washington city, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of William Jenkins, late of said city and county deceased—All persons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers on or before the 15th day of March next. They may otherwise by law be excluded from all share of said estate and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
Gives under our hands this 10th day of October, 1805. SAMUEL BROWN, MARY JENKINS, Adm'rs. October 11—3t
FOR RENT.
THAT valuable property adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town which is now occupied by Mr. Joseph Sammes, as the Indian King Tavern. This property is in the centre of George Town; the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern, adjoining thereto is a kitchen, stables and necessary out house. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be rented with it. Possession will be given immediately. Apply to the subscriber living on Capitol Hill, city of Washington. Wm. O. SPRIGG, Sept. 16—tf
Advertisement.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber living in the city of Washington, near the West Market, on Thursday night the third instant, a likely BLACK HORSE, seven years of age, between 14 and 15 hands high; had a lock on his foot, and marked on the left shoulder with the letters C. and H. has a middling short tail. Also, a BAY MARE, three years old last spring, between 14 and 15 hands high; has a very bad cut on the influe of her left fore foot, that is not quite well; supposed to be with foal; and has a middling long tail. Likewise a SORREL HORSE COLT, supposed to be three years old last spring, had just begun to ride him, and not fairly broke; he is branded with the letters I. and S. on his forehead, and S. on his thigh on the same side, has a small wart behind one of his ears that appears to have been rubbed off, and sometimes appears raw; has new shoes on his fore feet, and is corked just on the edge of the hair on one of his fore feet; has been docked.
Whoever takes up said creatures and delivers them to the subscriber, shall receive Five dollars reward for each, and if given a reward of Fifteen Dollars will be given on conviction of the thief.
WALTER B. SMALLWOOD. October 11—3t
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND MYER'S CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining houses on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding-house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and almost equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, and Public Offices; near the Theatre, Messrs. Way's Printing Office, and Centre Market, opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Duane's book store. These houses contain twenty-six lodging rooms with fire places, exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, servants apartments, &c. The celebrated ridge spring, is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighborhood with flowing, cool water, to which the general health of the part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The stabling of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friends with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room has increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged: I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage.
SOLOMON MYER. Washington, October 11— Independence the 30th year—tf
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX Has received his assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which is large and handsome, and will be sold by piece or retail as low as in any part of the United States. October 7—tf
DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing in George Town, district of Columbia, between Polkinghorn and Hall, saddlers, was by mutual consent dissolved on the first instant—those who have any demands against the said firm, will present the same to Henry Polkinghorn for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to him, he being duly authorized to settle the affairs of the said firm.
HENRY POLKINHORN, WILLIAM HALL. The business will be continued by the subscriber, who has on hand and will be constantly supplied with a general and extensive assortment of every article in the SADDLERY line, also Harness Trunks, &c. HENRY POLKINHORN. October 7—im
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Neasho Furnace and its appurtenances, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorized by me to sell the whole or any part. JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m. N.B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
The subscriber begs leave
to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
City of Philadelphia. GOVERNOR—M c Kean, 2,065 Snyder, 1,413 Majority, 652
County of Philadelphia, as far as ascertained. Snyder 2,189 M c Kean 1,506 Majority 683
Delaware election.
James M. Broom, federal, has been elected a representative in Congress for the state of Delaware, in the room of James A. Bayard, resigned, by a majority of 358 over the republican candidate.
Maryland Election.
Andrew Elliott and John Stephen have been re-elected as representatives of Baltimore in the assembly. The votes were for A. Elliott 1679 John Stephen 1053 Robt. Stewart 654 Theo. Bland 340 E. Aisquith 316 J. J. Wilkinson 231
The following are the votes given for delegates in Harford county:
Montgomery, * 1141 Forwood, * 969 Ayres, * 923 Street, 911 Lytle, 633 Bond, * 613 West, 524 M c Adow, 225
Those marked thus (*) were in the last Legislature.
New York, Oct. 7.
A letter is received in town this morning, dated London the 13th of August, mentioning, that in consequence of a remonstrance by the British government, by Mr. Munroe, the American minister, that government had suspended their late order for the detention of American vessels bound to an enemies port with the produce of the enemies colonies, for THREE MONTHS—at the end of which time they were determined rigidly to enforce the order.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
Two PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; & likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by GABRIEL DUVAL, a committee appointed for WILLIAM CRANCH, purpose.
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cambrics, patent Bennet's cord, tolinetts, fancy and white Marcellas, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marcellas, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
CASH Given for such than I could have Subscribers, Who has for Sale, 4th proof Jamaica Rum & Rhee. New England Rum in bbl. and bds. Brown Sugar in bds. Green Cobs in bgs. and L. P. Madeira Wine in x pipes and quarters casks. LULLER COOKE, Navy Yard, October 6—3t
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of a private sale, his estate called Chideock, lying on the eastern branch, immediately in the city of Washington. This tract is containing 699 acres, is laid off in lots from 83 to 143 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman at George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Woodson, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Baroofy, 13th June 1805—tf
TO RENT FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS,
A two Story Brick House, situated on Pennsylvania avenue nearly opposite the SIX BUILDINGS. There is a large garden attached thereto and a pump with excellent water in the yard. The house was constructed for the purpose of having a store in front, or to suit a mechanic, as well as to accommodate a family. It is an eligible piece of business and the situation is remarkably healthy. The terms of rent will be moderate—For further information apply to Phileas Bradley near the premises or to the subscriber. REBECCA RODGSON. October 2—w6t
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE.
BY VIRTUE of a power given me by Robert Wigfield, I will sell at public vendue at the house of Henry Hartman on Friday the 8th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon between five and six acres of Ground situated near the Eastern Branch bridge; the vicinity of this property to the city will make it extremely valuable in a short time. Terms of sale cash. ALEX r COCHRAN, Jun. October 7—3t
By Prince George's County Court, Sept. term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of ALLEN BRIGHTWELL and JOHN BEAN, praying that a commission might issue to determine whether the real estate of RICHARD BRIGHTWELL, late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return, stating that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties, and whereas, ALL the representatives of the said RICHARD BRIGHTWELL, having been summoned to appear in the county court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid, should not be confirmed, excepting Rhody Cave, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state; to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered by the Court, that the said Rhody Cave appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday of April next, to show cause, if any he has, why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed. And that notice be given to the said Rhody Cave, by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer, once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next. Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Cr. Sept. 27—w4t.
To be Sold,
Or exchanged for other property in the City or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6380 acres, and the other 253 acres, by late survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber, JOHN BECKERY. City of Washington, July 17—ep2m
FOR SALE,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and LOT in the city of Washington, situated on the Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market, and next door to Mr. Duane's book store, now leased to Mr. Solomon Myers for three years and occupied by him as a tavern. This property will be sold considerably below the first cost, and the payments made easy. For terms apply to the subscriber next door to Mr. Way's Printing Office. WILLIAM WOODWARD. September 18—2awtf
ENTERTAINMENT FOR Man and Horse.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the public, and particularly those travelling to the City of Washington, that he has opened a house of entertainment opposite the Branch Bank of the United States, where travellers shall be well accommodated on the most reasonable terms. THOMAS THORPE. July 3—2awtf.

A Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE, LYING on the main road, leading from Charlottesville to Washington city, containing 868 acres; 500 of which are in Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchant and saw mills. The situation is pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and sixteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expence and a superabundance of large and lofty timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three large barns on a floor, a good kitchen, a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—2200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—there is a good chance to seed a large crop of grain on it this fall. I will take negroes to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises.  MORTON PANNELL, In Fauquier county, Virginia. August 21—w4
By Prince George's County Court, September term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of SARAH ADAMS and ANNE ADAMS, praying that a commission might issue to ascertain whether the real estate of GEORGE WALTER GIBBONS, late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return stating, that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties, and whereas all the representatives of the said Gibbons having been summoned to appear in the county Court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed except as respects Kedwell, son of Leonard, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state, to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered, that the said John Read Magruder, Jr. Clerk, appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday in April next, to show cause, if any he hath why the aforesaid return should not be confirmed. And that notice be given to the said John Read Magruder, by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next.  JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Clk. Sept. 27—w4t.
Advertisement.
I OFFER for sale the plantation in Prince George's county on which Mr. Michael Lowe now lives, consisting of two tracts of Land, viz. Trial and Deer Pond enlarged, and containing 408 acres. Any person disposed to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Thomas Mundel near Piscataway, whom I have empowered to sell for me. Should this property not be disposed of by private sale before Wednesday the 9th October next it will at 12 o'clock of that day be offered at PUBLIC SALE by Mr. Mindel at Mr. Bowling's Tavern in Piscataway. The sum of 1400 DOLLARS, in ready money will be required of the purchaser, and a credit given for the balance, which will be made known on the day of sale.  ROBERT FERGUSON. Sept. 20—w4t.
Rich Kanawha Bottom Lands FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, or exchange for Lands or other real property on the east side of Blue Ridge about 7000 acres of rich bottom land on the Great Kanawha river, and on both sides thereof, opposite and below the mouth of Poketotillo creek in the state of Virginia, 25 miles from Point Pleasant, the county town of Minton county, and 12 miles from the county town of Kanawha county, and adjoining the lands of the late Gen. V. Washington. They were surveyed at the same time with these lands, viz. in the year 1772, and are held under the same titles, viz. old military rights which are unquestionable. The Lands are of the very first quality, the bottoms in many places a mile wide. They have been lately resurveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each, for the accommodation of purchasers, each Lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for stock, which can never be interrupted. 100 acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kentucky passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrant to the western countries both by land and water. Their situation besides gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets as produce or stock may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, limestone, mills and mill seats—so that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating. A more particular description of these lands, with plots of the several lots, their situation, description and price may be had by application in Alexandria, to Mr. Wm. CRAIK who attended the surveying of them, or to the subscriber.  JAMES CRAIK. Sept. 11—w6w
October 9
Alleghany.
The subscriber having determined to reside in Alleghany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 20,000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Alleghany county, only by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be laid off in small or large quantity as to suit purchasers. He will remain here till 5th October, and be in Western Port at the mouth of Georges creek, 25 miles above Cumberland on 12th of October, for the express purpose of showing, selling, and laying out lands for those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale will be very reasonable, and a long time allowed for a large proportion of the payments, and produce or stock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land opened, labor will also be taken in payment. A final payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one Eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or slaves. He also offers a number of good lots at the west end of the city of Washington, and his dwelling house, out houses, garden &c. in George Town, now under the occupation of Washington Bowie, Esq. The lots will be sold for cash or on a long credit, or leased on ground rents. The place in George Town is one of the handsomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentleman with a family of children to educate, it being situated in the midst of excellent seminaries for male and female, and good society, with fine water and excellent health. For further particulars respecting the city and George Town property, apply to Mr. CHARLES WAYMAN in George Town. The country at the head of the Potomac, where the subscriber offers his lands for sale, has perhaps important advantages over all other new countries, though in general it is mountainous, yet there are large bodies of land sufficiently level, and fertile in a high degree. No country is more healthy, none better adapted to farming and grazing. The crops of Indian corn are from 5 to 8 barrels the acre, in the common mode of cultivation, and there is no country superior for wheat, rye and oats, but its greatest advantage over most new countries, is its convenience to market, being not more than 150 miles from the seat of government of the United States; to which the produce can be brought by water. Those who may wish for further particulars, may see me in George Town any time between this and 5th of October.  JOHN TEMPLEMAN, Sept. 4—w8w.
PUBLIC SALE,
Of Houses, Lots, and lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland. ON the 23d of October next, at Mrs. Kimbolls in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz. in Fredericktown. A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & storehouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of buildings, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every needful improvement, and an out lot of 22 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—453 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 12 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual instalments with interest, on bond and security.  JOHN RITCHIE, Trustee. Frederick town, Sept. 11—
WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club. WEDNESDAY, A JOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. THURSDAY, An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—Single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding days excepted. Weight as follows. Aged Horses 116 lb. 6 years old 120 5 do. 112 4 do. 100 3 do. 86 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb. The members of the Club will meet at the Club-Room on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber. CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasr. W. J. Club. N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths. C. M'L. Sept. 6, 1805—eptf.
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of JOHN A BLAIRE an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said John A. Blaire that on the twenty-eighth day of October, inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the court room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, will be administered to the said John A. Blaire, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in any one newspaper printed in the city of New York and twice in any one newspaper printed in the city of Philadelphia before the 17th inst. and twice in the National Intelligencer before the 23th inst. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Clk. October 9
HISTORY
Of the West Indies:
A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business, or desirous of information through the medium of amusement. A new & revised edition of Mr. EDWARDS's History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by his amiable author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This third volume contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the island of St. Domingo, or Hispaniola, as also that of Tobago; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a prefatory advertisement by Sir WILLIAM YOUNG, Baronet, M. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
Proposals for Printing,
From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto,  THE HISTORY,  CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL,  Of the British Colonies in the West Indies. BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S. Containing, with a variety of other matter:— A political and topographical survey of the sugar islands. A comprehensive account of the ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, productions, laws, government, constitution and commerce. An historical review of the slave trade; including observations on the character, genius, dispositions, and situations of the enslaved Africans. An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions, and exports; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the island ever since the year 1789; and a detail of the transactions of the British army in that island. Also, a tour through the islands of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua, Tobago and Grenada, by Sir William Young, Baronet, &c. And A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, &c. &c.
CONDITIONS.
It will be printed in four volumes, large octavo, on a perfectly new and beautiful type, and on a handsome large medium paper, agreeable to a specimen, which may be had at the subscriber's Book Store. The price to subscribers to be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery. With the last volume will be given an ATLAS, (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz. 1 A large general map of the West Indies. 2 A map of Jamaica. 3 Barbadoes. 4 Grenada. 5 St. Vincent. 6 Dominica. 7 St. Christopher's. 8 Nevis. 9 Antigua. 10 Virgin islands. 11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola. 12 Tobago. To prevent disappointment or complaint it is now premised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced. With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names. The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars. JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Preparing for the Press
AND will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume. The spirit of the Public Journals; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the BALTIMORE Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. Sept. 9—
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES,
PROPOSALS
By THOMAS B. WAIT & Co. FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, AN HISTORICAL TREATISE ON THE  FEUDAL LAW, AND THE  CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND; With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes. BY THE LATE FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, L. L. D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin. To which authorities are added, and a Discourse is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England, BY GILBERT STUART, L. L. D.
THE LECTURES
of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the Students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession. However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror. But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer, as professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.
This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a practising lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded. But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which succinctly and perspicuously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful as it will enable young politicians to trace all our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the persevering inquiry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious constitutions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be elegantly printed, in two octavo volumes, on five wood paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards at Four Dollars. To non subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work. Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made. Portland, June 24—
A Brewery for Sale.
By virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of October next at the hour of twelve, Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 88 in the city of Washington; upon this lot are a malt house and kiln a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads—the flanking works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expence, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and Georgetown. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person wishing to go into the brewing line. The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be expected. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Cunningham residing thereon. MARSHAM WARING. Sept. 2—b6f
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there. The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were, 1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 450 1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805 No 117 149 65 A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Deverau, by them endorsed and by Benj. Studdert, and C. Smith, Teller. There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dolls. and for 50 dolls. each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations. As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate.—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a gentle appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankin pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington, upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expence, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to perhaps any land in the county. The improvements are a comfortable framed dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and every necessary out houses. Four good tobacco houses, overseers house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the same without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the same day offer for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, flock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale. CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland, September 20—w4t
DOCTOR BENSON,
HAS removed to a house on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE opposite Mr. MORAN'S Tavern. October 2—6t