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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCXLI.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
GRIEFSWALD, Aug. 7.
The following is the speech with which his majesty this day opened the Diet at this place:
"It is with the most agreeable feelings that I see you assembled before my throne, to confirm with you the bond of that sacred union, founded upon the necessities of my German estates, and which promise peace and content to your's and to my posterity. Your welfare was the only object I had in view, when I formed the resolution of giving you the same constitution with the rest of my kingdom, and, by that means, to unite you closer with the remainder of my faithful subjects."
"I now declare to you, that your welfare is the only object I have in view, and therefore I shall make no further mention of those events which have preceded a change so necessary in the constitution, as this might awaken a recollection of those scenes, which at this time, should be carefully consigned to oblivion."
"I think it necessary also to declare upon this solemn occasion, that this change of the constitution will by no means separate my faithful subjects from their connection with the holy Roman empire. No; far be it from me, at this juncture, to exhibit any such example!"
"You are to confirm the union which connects you and myself so closely together, after the manner of your forefathers."
"Good Sirs, Knights, and Gentlemen, let the examples of the virtue, honor, love, fidelity, and courage of your predecessors, at all times, continue to operate upon your fellow citizens, together with your estimable veneration for your king and country. You will thus most worthily acquit yourselves of your duties as Knights and Gentlemen."
"You, good men of the venerable priesthood, your important calling obliges you to practice every virtue, which is inseparable from loyal subjects and citizens. I have only to express the wish, that your pure zeal, and the indefatigable exertions in your vocation to diffuse the benevolent light of true Christianity, may dissipate false principles of every kind, which are sometimes the offspring of ignorance and profligacy."
"Good and laudable citizens—You possess riches and power; apply them to the public good. May integrity, useful institutions, frugal economy, and moderate profits, be the fruit of those advantages which belong to your rank in life."
"You, good men of the order of peasantry—Let the fear of God, industry, activity, and your ancient good faith, be at all times the most certain pledges for that distinguished esteem which belongs to your rank, by whose labors all the rest are supported. Equal your Swedish fellow-citizens in that unalterable fidelity and devotion which have ever been shown for their sovereigns."
"This is all that I require of you; and if you answer my expectations, you will fulfil those duties in the best manner which you owe to me and your country, as well as the oath which I now tender you to take, consistently with the laws of Sweden."
"Of this oath, however, it becomes me to give you the example; and I now pledge my royal assurance before the King of Kings—and which oath shall at this time be administered to me in your mother tongue."
"To reign happily over a people who have distinguished themselves so worthily in the fear of God, their fidelity to their king, and unity among themselves, I have only to wish you the grace and blessing of the Almighty; & I assure you and every one of you of my royal favor and consideration."
HAGUE, Aug. 10.
Louis Napoleon, by the Grace of God, &c. We have determined, and determine by these:
"1. The daily paper called the Amsterdam Evening Journal, shall be suppressed. The conductor shall not obtain permission to be employed again in any periodical work, having falsely pretended to be the writer of a paper under our authority; and having spoken, in his publication of July 24, in a light and unjustifiable manner of governments with whom we are at peace."
"2. Since no subject is permitted to speak in the name of his sovereign, and as it is unlawful for any private person to censure the acts of different governments, otherwise than in speech, and this entirely within his own domestic circle, every conductor of any printed work, who shall act in opposition to this law, shall be punished as an open disturber of the public tranquility, and a transgressor of his duties to his sovereign."
"C. J. VAN BRAKEL."
"Given at Mentz, Aug. 6, 1806."
LONDON, Sept. 6.
The conduct of the Emperor Alexander in refusing to ratify the treaty
with France is highly extolled by the ministerialists. We are quite as rejoiced as they can be at the event; but there are some curious circumstances to which we wish to call the public attention. Immediately after the parliament was prorogued, we made some observations upon the speech from the throne, which preserved the most cautious silence with respect to the continent, and said nothing about our allies. The ministerialists immediately wondered at our audacity in calling the attention of the nation to the state of the continent, and they told us that "if Russia had concluded a separate peace, it probably was owing to the disgust excited by the events of the last campaign." Again, when we suspected that Russia had made peace in disgust at our negotiating for a separate peace, they asked "how did any man know that the determination of Russia did not determine our government to negotiate?" They talked too of the "effects resulting from those revolutions of system in the conduct of governments (the change in the Russian ministry we suppose) which we ought sincerely to deprecate; can we forget that one former alliance with Russia when dissolved, was followed by the Northern confederacy? Is such a thing now impossible? They told us that "the encroachments of Bonaparte at the very moment we were proposing peace on moderate terms, arrested the signature of the treaty with England"—they asked "What could have induced the Emperor of Russia to send D'Oubril to Paris to treat at all? The question they confessed themselves unable to answer, but they thought it possible "that the whole might have been concerted to save Austria."
We have thus the ministerialists giving it as their opinion that Russia negotiated in disgust at the events of the last campaign; insinuating that the change in the Russian ministry, and the separate peace might lead to a Northern confederacy against us, declaring that the encroachments of Bonaparte were the probable cause of peace not having been signed between this country and France, and wondering and asking what could have induced Russia to send D'Oubril to Paris at all?—It was impossible for them to state the reason.
But now since the refusal of Russia to ratify the treaty, the ministerialists boast of the Emperor Alexander as our faithful ally—they tell us that it was "obviously an arrangement between Great Britain and Russia, (recollect that they had said they knew not why D'Oubril was sent to Paris) that each should treat separately upon a mutually understood basis"—that the difficulty which had retarded the signing of the peace of England, was "in all probability (no longer Bonaparte's encroachments whilst we were negotiating,) but D'Oubril's treaty which went beyond the arrangement." And all this affords, they say, a striking proof of our ministers' firmness and sagacity!— Courier .
LONDON, Sept. 13.
A work, highly interesting to the public, is now in the press, and will appear shortly, entitled " Negotiations with America ," containing a collection of important facts on the navigation and colonial system of Great Britain, which will include the two reports of the board of trade in 1734 and 1791, on the intercourse between America, and the British West Indies, &c. The proceedings of the Society of ship owners of Great Britain, and several other valuable papers on the present state of the navigation of the country, & the greater depression of the British shipping, &c.—Also in the press, and will be published at the same time, uniformly with the above, the debates in parliament since 1782, on the navigation and colonial system of Great Britain, on the temporary and permanent bills relating to the trade of America with the British Dominions and in particular the debates on the West India and American intercourse bills of last session, which will be given more in detail than in any other publication—with an appendix, containing all the official papers on the subject, the memorials from the British colonies in America, &c. and an Introduction.
These volumes are brought forward at this most critical juncture, in order, that the public attention may be directed to the imperious necessity of maintaining in future, inviolably, the colonial system of Great Britain, and which has become of infinitely higher importance to the nation, from the mischievous and ruinous consequences which have resulted from the impolitic concessions already made to neutrals of all denominations, but especially to those of the United States of America.
LONDON, Sept. 13.
This day at noon count Michael Woronzow set off from Harley street for Harwick, whence he proceeds to St. Petersburg.
Mr. Kay, the messenger, arrived
yesterday from Constantinople. His dispatches, which are certainly of importance, were opened this day.
Our consul for Egypt arrived last night, at the Foreign office. He thence proceeded to Mr. Fox's, and, not finding access there, he is said to have gone to the house of Mr. Fox's private secretary, to communicate to him the cause of his journey.
This morning, about half past 11 o'clock, arrived from London, Messrs. Basilico and Smith, messengers, who waited on admiral Holloway, and then embarked on board the Speculator lugger, which immediately proceeded for the coast of France.
Extract of a letter from Lieut. colonel M'Leod to major general sir John Stuart, dated Amphion frigate, off Cotrone, 27th July, 1806.
By the letter I had the honor of addressing to you on the 24th inst. accompanying the duplicates of my letters of the preceding evening, you will be aware that it was my intention to move in conjunction with capt. Hoste's squadron, to this place on the following day, under an impression that a feint on the enemy's rear, and this his sole remaining depot, would induce him to divide his force, and of course make it so much the more easy for the chiefs of the Masse to succeed in their projected attacks on his position at Catanzaro. The fleet got under weigh accordingly at 8 o'clock, P. M. and the following morning (although a considerable distance from the shore) I had the satisfaction to observe the French army in full retreat towards Cotrone. As their route or road appeared to run nearly parallel to, and within gun shot of the beach, and to be bounded on the opposite side by a chain of mountains, no better opportunity could be offered apparently for an effectual co-operation with the Masse. With this view capt. Hoste made a prompt disposition of his frigates and small craft, while the transports were directed to make sail towards a small point considerably in front of the enemy's column, and to make a demonstration of landing there. This appearance occasioned, in the first instance, a halt of the enemy's column; and in the next a change of its direction towards the mountains. Capt. Hoste was enabled, however, to open a brisk cannonade on his centre and rear, which appeared to be immediately affected by it; and in an hour's time occasioned those parts of his column to break and disperse in the mountains. The enemy's loss in this affair amounted to about 50 or 60 wounded, who were brought in wagons to Cotrone this morning. After the dispersion of the enemy in the mountains, the fleet made sail towards this place, his supposed destination, where the frigates and transports came to an anchor, after exchanging a few shot with the citadel, at 8 o'clock in the evening. In the morning we discovered that the enemy's army had not yet arrived, but under an anxious expectation for their appearance, a disposition was made with the transports and men of war to give him every possible annoyance; and accordingly, having permitted him quietly to take his position within gun shot, the frigate's broadside was brought to bear upon him, and in the space of half an hour completely dislodged and obliged him to take up a new position, without the range of her guns, in the mountains.
Amphion frigate, off Cotrone, 6 P. M. July 28.
SIR, Several appearances in the French encampment concurring with other information I had received on the evening of the 27th, that the enemy meditated another move, I thought it proper to detain a communication I had prepared for you on that day, until I could convey more decided intelligence on this important subject. I have now the utmost satisfaction in acquainting you, that the greatest part of the French army retreated in a northerly direction from Cotrone, just before daylight on the morning of the 28th ult. Immediately, on obtaining this information, dispatched expresses to the different chiefs of the Masse, requiring them to concert arrangements for a close pursuit, and pointed out the many advantages they must consequently have over a flying and dispirited enemy in their mountains. I have however not yet been able through any source, to discover satisfactorily by which of the routes to the northward he has retired. Some state it to be in the direction of Tarentum, to join a small force in that province; others as positively assert that he is endeavoring to pass by the mountains to Cosenza, and by that route to Cassano. Such is the imperfect intelligence I have on this point, that I have not yet been able to determine so important a question. The enemy's route from this city has been marked by circumstances of the most cruel devastation. The village of Strongoli, with several others within our view, which he conceived hostile to his cause, have been ransacked and burnt to the ground. One information of yesterday stated that 1000 men had been
left to garrison the town and city of Cotrone. But several deserters who joined this morning, having mentioned that the greatest part of this force had retreated to join their army in the course of the night, capt. Hoste agreed with myself in the propriety of summoning the town and citadel to surrender to the force under our orders, conceiving that the immediate possession of what we understood to be the enemy's sole depot and his dernier resort in Lower Calabria in point of position, together with the removal of his stores, &c. might contribute to prevent his attempt to re-enter the province. I have now the pleasure to enclose copies of the summons and of the terms of capitulation finally agreed upon between us—I trust our judgment in this proceeding will be confirmed by your approbation. I shall find it however necessary to disembark a considerable part of my battalion this day to cover the evacuation of the town and citadel, and to superintend the completion of the other articles of the capitulation. After which I shall immediately re-embark, and propose to make the best of my way to Messina, on the 2d or 3d of August, unless previously I may receive such information as may alter my opinion, that the French have completely evacuated Lower Calabria for the present. I am sorry to say a good deal of sickness has prevailed in the 78th since it sailed, in consequence of their previous fatigues, and that it has lost 8 men. The disease is however not spreading; and having appointed an hospital ship, I trust its progress will be completely checked. This unpleasant circumstance will hasten my return to Messina, unless I receive contrary instructions.
The number of prisoners and deserters now with this fleet amount to about 500, of which number one half and upwards are sick and wounded. The enemy being, I believe, now completely driven from the Lower, if not both Calabria, I cannot resist this opportunity of offering my congratulations on so brilliant a result to the expedition undertaken by the army under your immediate command, which cannot fail to be recorded in the British annals as an achievement of the first order.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
P. M'LEOD.
Major General Sir John Stuart, &c.
Paris Journals to the 5th instant inclusive, have been received. The extracts which we have given from the Moniteur will be read with interest. Notice has at length been taken in that journal of the refusal of Alexander to ratify M. D'Oubril's treaty; and the French government, in the comments which they have given, betray no small chagrin at the event, mingled with an affected hauteur, which ill conceals the disappointment. They ascribe the circumstance to the "consequences of the change of ministry, in the Russian government, and the extraordinary ascendancy which the English party had the address to obtain over the new cabinet."
This amounts to a direct acknowledgement, that the influence of the British government on the affairs of the continent is not reduced to that state of insignificance which the Moniteur had been for some time proclaiming with so much confidence, and that the Emperor Alexander is not disposed to give to Napoleon that deference which has been so loudly boasted in that journal. While the French government cannot hide the mortification which it has received, it affects to speak as if Bonaparte was willing to agree to a reconciliation with Russia, but entertained no apprehension of her power or opposition.
It is said that "the emperor was always determined not to suffer Russia imperiously to interfere in interests placed beyond the sphere of her power, and in discussions foreign from her local situation." It is observed too, that "by the political and military consequences of the battle of Austerlitz, Russia was placed in complete impossibility of disturbing the repose of the continent. This was all that was important to France." Nevertheless, however, some apprehension of the opposition of Russia shews itself. A boasting insinuation is thrown out of what the conquerors of Ulm and Austerlitz can do if they are again called into action. The article continues—"At the same time nothing can yet give reason to presume (encore faire presumer) the renewal of the continental war. The destiny of states is the secret of Providence. Their happiness and their glory depend upon the wisdom of their rulers. In every event the Emperor as well as the people of France, are prepared for all chances, and the armies of his Imperial Majesty will be found, wherever it is necessary to consolidate tranquility and a lasting and glorious peace." From the tone of this article, it is pretty obvious that the rapprochement with Russia which the French government desired, was very different from the principles which the emperor Alexander had adopted, and to which he is determined to adhere.
The Argus also presents a long article upon the non-ratification of D'Oubril's treaty. The sum of the reasoning
in that paper, as well as in the Moniteur , amounts to a compliment to our present minister, far from being threatened by our adversaries. They will not allow that the treaty was rejected because embracing principles not warranted by the powers entrusted to D'Oubril, but maintain that its rejection was occasioned by the "extraordinary ascendancy which the English party have obtained over the Russian cabinet."
They publish a copy of the full powers of M. D'Oubril to conclude a treaty itself, to enable the world to judge whether it really was concluded "upon principles calculated to consolidate the peace which may be established between Russia and France, as well as to lay the foundation of it between the other belligerent powers of Europe." If the treaty contained principles of a different nature from these; it in the French meaning of the terms D'Oubril consented to withdraw that "interference of Russia with interests placed beyond the sphere of his power, and discussions foreign from her local situation," which Bonaparte was determined not to permit, was it to be expected Alexander would consider himself bound to ratify it? France would now shut out Russia altogether from any concern in the affairs of Europe; yet surely it cannot be forgotten that Russia was associated with France in the settlement of the German indemnities. The principles of Russia, unquestionably, are to set limits to Bonaparte's encroachments, if possible, certainly not to recognize them. Unless, therefore, Bonaparte is disposed to accede something to the just and liberal views of Russia, there can be no reconciliation between the two powers. It is possible that he may give way, because it now seems more and more probable that the principles of the Emperor Alexander are those on which our ministers have negotiated, and which the French government cannot resist without taking upon itself the responsibility for the continuance of the war.
We were the first to inform the public and have more than once stated the fact, that D'Oubril was imposed upon by falsehood, and under an erroneous impression, he did sign what the French have called a treaty. We can state farther that as soon as it was signed, Talleyrand carried it to the Austrian and Prussian ministers, and showed them his own and D'Oubril's signature, but not the contents of the paper. This was the second act of the same piece. The object was to impress both of the powers with the opinion that the other states of Europe had nothing to expect from Russia or England, and were now left at the mercy of Napoleon. This feint succeeded with Austria—the crown of Germany was renounced in the moment of panic, and the influence of Napoleon was acknowledged. Prussia hesitated—but in the mean time, as another fruit of this lying craft, the confederation of the Rhine was not only formed, but consolidated by the accession of powers which could never otherwise have been induced to join it.
All this has taken place since the negotiations for peace were commenced, and yet we find people affecting to wonder at the delays which have taken place in its completion.
Are not the grounds entirely changed? Is the interest, the influence, and preponderance of a power, which counts all means lawful to gain its ends, alone to be consulted on such an occasion? Did not these new arrangements, acquired by France, require the introduction of other arrangements into the treaties, which but for these would not have been necessary? Was it to be expected that our government would be stormed into a hasty treaty by the machinations of a statesman, who employed falsehood and fraud as two of his most powerful engines?
The attempt was made more than once, but failed. We know that before Mr. Shaw, who brought dispatches from Lord Lauderdale which were received on Sunday left Paris his Lordship had sent for passports to quit France, and that in consequence Talleyrand begged to have another interview. His Lordship and suite were packing up for their removal; but when the last messenger, Parsons, who arrived yesterday, left Paris, the negotiations had been again resumed. This furnishes some proof that the French Cabinet has lowered somewhat in the demands, and hold out a stronger ground than before existed for entertaining a hope that the present Negotiations may yet terminate in Peace.— Star .
HAMBURGH MAIL.
The mail due on Sunday arrived this day, but at so late an hour, that we can only give the following extracts. It will be seen that Austria must yet submit to farther degradations;
FRONTIERS OF AUSTRIA, Aug. 23. According to reports, the French wishing effectually to prevent Austria from taking a part in a new war, if by chance it should break out, have demanded to occupy the whole circle of Austria, till the re-establishment of peace with France.

land. They are not only a branch of the bank of the Danube. All the measures that are silently taken, announcing that the present tranquility will soon be disturbed. A great magazine is forming in Moravia, on the frontiers of Silesia. The artillerymen have received orders to make 8,000,000 of cannon cartridges and 22,000,000 of musket cartridges. Five companies have been employed in making them for these four or five days.
Count de Stadion, at the same time he received the notification that Russia had refused to ratify the peace with France, received also a note, printed at St. Petersburg, in which Russia states the reasons for her present conduct.
VIENNA, Aug. 23.
The report which had been received of the evacuation of Cattaro is not yet confirmed. Great quantities of artillery, ammunition, &c. are sending to Comorn, Femeswar, and Buda, and distributing in the different depots.
The city of Lepostadt, in the county of Neutra, in Hungary, will be the principal depot of arms; the transports on the Danube continue without interruption, and thousands of bullets and bombs, which had for many years heaped up in the ditches of Vienna, and which were not touched by the French, probably because they could not carry them away, have been taken out and embarked.
The French and Russian ambassadors continually receive and send couriers. Last night another courier arrived from St. Petersburg to count Rasumovsky.
The diet will be assembled in Hungary, in the course of next month, when the basis will be proposed of a new constitution, more beneficial to that kingdom. It appears to have no other object than to recompense the unshaken fidelity of the Hungarians towards the House of Austria.
BERLIN, Aug. 26.
All the movements now taking place appear to announce war. The garrison of this city as well as that of Potsdam have to day received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march at the first signal. The gens d'armes, the gardes du corps, and the hussars leave Berlin to day; the rest of the garrison will follow to-morrow. The place of these troops will be supplied by other regiments. On the 13th, the Prussian troops, forming the garrison of Munster, likewise received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march at the first signal. It is evident that all these sudden and extraordinary movements, are of a nature to furnish matter for a thousand conjectures.
WESEL, Aug. 26.
The fortifications of our town and of the citadel, are going to be considerably extended; the works will immediately begin; the necessary materials are collecting throughout the surrounding countries, and even as far as Holland: the contractors are shortly to furnish several thousand bricks. It is said, that new incidents have given rise to some diplomatic discussions which have dictated the new arrangement to be taken in the north of Germany. It is added, that proposals have been made to the king of Prussia, for the purpose of more fully concentrating his States, to give up his possessions in Westphalia, and a part of the country of Hanover, for indemnities in Saxony; that east Friesland, with the part of Emden will aggrandize Holland; and the rest of western Westphalia will be joined to the states of the grand Duke of Berg, and that eastern Westphalia will be given, with a part of Hanover, to the Elector of Hesse, who in his turn will cede the country of Hanau, and a part of his other possessions. Luface, and the sovereignty over all the petty states of the north of Germany, will also, according to this plan devolve to the king of Prussia, &c. We shall shortly know whether these reports have any foundation.
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City of Washington, Oct. 16—
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
W AS committed to the jail of this county as a runaway slave on the 17th inst. a bright mulatto man by the name of RICHARD THOMAS about 35 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, wide mouth and thick lips, the little finger of his left hand crooked, his clothing is an old black broad cloth coat, 1 black satin and 1 silk and cotton jacket, 1 pair dimity & 1 pair osnaburg pantaloons, 1 muslin shirt, 1 pair old shoes and a white and green hat, says he is free and lives in Philadelphia, has taken a tour to the Miami's and was on his way home when taken up, his owner is desired to come and prove property pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law.
L. HILLIARY, Sheriff Allegany county, Maryland. September, October 3—g.w.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5.
The honorable DAVID M. ERSKINE, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty to the United States, was on Monday received by the Secretary of State, and by him presented to the President of the United States.
On the same day, ANTHONY MER-RA, Esq. late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the same court, took leave of the President.
Information from the Westward.
The latest authentic accounts are from Gov. Claiborne and Gen. Wilkinson, and come down to the 24th of Sept. At this period an answer was expected from the governor of the Spanish province of Taxos, which would be likely to determine the complexion of the measures to be pursued on the part of the United States. Such doubts were entertained on this head, that the preponderating opinion was that a recourse to force would be rendered inevitable. In this event, we rejoice to say, that there is but little ground for apprehension. The Spanish forces amount to about fifteen hundred, while our regular force, reinforced by militia, will be from eleven to thirteen hundred. The Americans were still at Nachitoches, and the Spaniards at Bayou Pierre.
By authentic information from the Havanna, dated Sept. 24, we are advised of the appointment of a new Intendant, from which a favorable change in the conduct of that government to the United States may be expected. At that time Miranda was said to have made good his landing and to have made some progress in the country towards the river, where he had been joined by 2,000 of the inhabitants of the country.
The French Admiral Villiaumez had got safe into port, with the Foudroyant, although pursued under the guns of the Moro by the British frigate Anson.
At the moment of closing the letter containing this information it was reported, that a Spanish schooner had arrived at Batabano, and brought accounts that Miranda had had an engagement, had lost about 1000 men, and had retreated about 25 miles; but the report was said to want confirmation.
Extract of a letter from Tangier, August 22, 1806.
"On the 20th inst. the schooner Me- diator of Baltimore, James Hollis, master, of six carriage guns and sev- enteen men, bound from that port for Malta, with a cargo of West-India produce, was anchored in this bay by two Gibraltar privateers. Off Sarah they had an action in which Captain Hollis and two seamen were wounded. On board the privateer five men were wounded. They proceeded yester- day for Gibraltar."
MARRIED, at Frederick Town, by the Rev. Mr. WAGNER, Dr. JOHN OTT, to Miss ANN RITCHIE, both of George Town.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
No. III.
We are told that our government, in the appropriation they have made of two millions, have in fact consented to become tributary to France; thereby prostrating the national character to the lowest point of depression.
Millions for defence and not a cent for tribute, was the memorable cry of those federal times denominated the reign of terror. It issued from the mysterious X, Y and Z men of those days, who by a species of legerdemain never yet fully developed, wrought up the public feeling to a degree of fury that had nearly plunged us into all the horrors of war. The object of these infuriated feelings was France. Mark, reader, the fact, that France is now too the object of federal denunciation. Then, it is admitted, France had inflicted upon us deep injuries, in consequence, however, (this cannot be denied) of our submission to British aggressions. That is, when France saw her enemy fleeing us, and using the spoils to swell her own power, hostily employed against France, she resolved herself to seize what otherwise might have been the booty of her enemy, and have enabled her the more successfully to injure her. Let it not be understood that this is meant as an apology for either nation. The fact is that both acted with injustice, and we had a moral right to have gone to war with both. But we can never forget that while the flaming federalists of that day were vehement in their denunciations of France, and anxious to rush to battle with her, they were equally anxious to avoid a rupture with Britain, whose injuries were equally great, and who was the first to deprecate on our trade. Can charity find any other motive for such different, nay opposite conduct, than an extravagant hatred towards France, or an extravagant attachment to Britain?
Let us examine the present case, and see whether it is not characterised by a close analogy with the former, to a certain extent, and whether beyond that extent it does not manifest a still higher stage of political fury, of national antipathy to one power, and national favor to the other.
We have serious differences with Spain and with England. The injuries done to us by the latter are neither inferior in degree or in character to
those dealt out by the former power. With France we have no direct or avowed difference. To settle our difference with the former powers, resort is had to negotiation. With respect to Britain we have instituted a special embassy, and to promote the negotiation we have passed a bill prohibiting after a certain day the importation of certain British fabrics. In taking this step we have exercised an undoubted right, rendered the more indispensable by the constant analogous conduct of Britain herself towards us as well as other nations. At the utmost, it amounts to no more than a declaration to Britain that if she persists in restricting and annoying our trade with her, we will restrict her trade with us.
This measure, strictly pacific in itself, and which might indeed have been dictated by a wise policy independently of all subsisting differences between the two nations, has been tortured into an open display of hostility to Britain, into a manifestation of a disposition on our part to compel her by coercive measures to do us justice, at the very moment that we are ingloriously crouching to the injustice of her enemy.
There is one decisive touch stone of the correctness of this reasoning, if it merits the compliment. Suppose there had existed no differences between us and Great Britain, could the passage of the prohibitory act have been deemed by her an evidence of hostility? Undoubtedly it could not; because we have the right to regulate our trade as we please, there existing no commercial treaty between us; because we could, if we pleased, suspend all commercial intercourse whatever without invading her rights; because, in fine, Britain herself has uniformly imposed, and still imposes greater restrictions on our trade with her, than we, by the prohibitory act, impose on her trade with us. During, then, a state of amity between the two nations, such a step could not have been considered as hostile. If it could not be thus considered under such circumstances, could it be so considered by the creation of differences between us, when the causes of such differences arose entirely from her? This cannot be contended; for to maintain such a doctrine, would be the same as saying that in proportion to the injustice of one nation to another, the aggressing acquired a moral right still further to oppress the injured nation.
Can our right to take such a step be impugned by any cotemporaneous differences between us and other powers? This cannot be maintained; for it would imply the right of one power to interpose between two foreign powers, and to abridge their exercise of indisputable rights.
Much less can such a right be affected by the subsisting differences of other powers, with which we have no concern. To yield to such a principle would be in effect to place the regulation of our commerce at the mercy of third powers, by denying to ourselves the right to change its course or any incident connected with it, while other powers were engaged in warfare, and were almost necessarily inducing a state of commercial relations among themselves requiring correspondent modifications on our part.
We may then confidently affirm that the step we have taken we had an indisputable right to take under any circumstances which could occur; that it is a step strictly pacific in its character and equally so in its tendency.
If this be the fact, to what can we ascribe the vehement denunciation levelled against it, other than to a spirit of inveterate partiality to G. Britain, to a predetermination to support her cause by maintaining every point of subsisting union with her however injurious to our own interests? To a disposition to view her as our guardian angel, and in consideration of her kind protection of us against the colossal power of France, to submit to every indignity and injury she may heap upon us—thus, in fact, rendering to her that permanent tribute , which we are unjustly charged with offering to France on a special occasion.
Let us now turn the tables. With France we have no subsisting differences of consequence. With Spain we have differences of the first importance. She has essentially injured us, and she has added insult to injury. So did Britain at a former period, and so has she likewise done on a late occasion. In all these cases we had a right to draw the sword, and to decide our disputes by an appeal to the God of Battles. But in our former cases of difference we were too wise to exercise rights which might have injured us more than our enemies. We, therefore, preferred negotiation to war. The effect of this preference, which, recollect was a federal preference, has been the unparalleled advancement of national prosperity. A republican administration has deemed it best to follow this goodly example, and in the true spirit of pacific policy to try negotiation in the first instance.
So far as this course applies exclusively to Spain it does not appear to be reprehended. The importance of obtaining Florida, though ridiculed by the wittlings of federalism, is but faintly opposed by its stoutest champions. They secretly approve, though they dare not openly applaud the measure. But it is on France that the thunderbolt is hurled. As in the reign of terror federal denunciation menaced the terrified Republic with its devouring lava, so this inextinguishable volcano now threatens with its dreadful fire the terrible Emperor of this terrible people! Shall we render tribute to Napoleon, the mighty giant of a prostrate world? Shall we pour two millions into his coffers, & swell that tide of power that already sweeps all before it—No—"Millions for defence, but not a cent for tribute."
Physicians tell us that there is some
coherence even in the highest paroxysms of lunacy. The raging passion starts upon the canvas amidst the boldest ebullitions of rage, as well as amidst the expiring embers of life. So, in this case, federalism, true to itself, and still under the dominion of its ruling passion, the moment France is named, exclaims "Millions for defence—but not a cent for tribute." Its political damnation overwhelms any and every thing which can benefit France; while its political charity covers with its kind and accommodating mantle every thing that can aggrandize her inveterate opponent.
Maniacs never stoop to analysis. They take assertion for fact and passion for argument. With them words are things, imagination mind, and fiction fact; Spain is France, and mountains are plains; and as, without faith no man can be saved, the whole disbelieving world are doomed to perdition.
A dispassionate mind will, however, notwithstanding these denunciations, enquire and judge for itself. Let us then examine into this high charge of a disposition to render tribute to France.
It will be admitted that the Floridas are of great value to us—
That a part of them belong to Spain—
That the French government has great, if not uncontrollable influence over the councils of Spain—
That Spain is tributary to France, being pledged to the annual payment of a certain number of millions—and—That Spain dare not disobey the mandates of France.
What follows—
That our government, having judged it desirable to obtain the Floridas, naturally considered the means by which the measure could be best effected. What were these means? Is it not evident, if the influence of France over Spain was so irresistible as it is represented to be, that the good offices of the former became of the first rate, indeed of essential importance—as, without these good offices all negotiation must prove abortive, under such circumstances. In contemplating then an appropriation for the purchase of Florida from Spain, it may have entertained the belief, without the least impurity of thought, that the money destined to this object would go to France—How? not as money received by Spain for the Floridas, but as money due by Spain to France—for be it known that Spain is at this moment in considerable arrears to France. Where then was the weakness or criminality of such an opinion? Did any man ever dream of paying the price of the Floridas to France, without the consent of Spain? No—the intention was to form an honest bargain with Spain; and let her do as she pleased with the purchase money.
The case is precisely analogous to a private transaction between A. and B. A. who owes C. a large sum of money, sells B. a tract of land, with the view, it may be, of paying the consideration money to C. B. knows this to be his object. Is it any reflection on his honesty under such circumstances to make the purchase? Does he thereby invade the rights of A. or himself violate any moral obligation?
TIMOLEON.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
Washington Jockey Club Races.
First day's race—Four mile heats.
  Dr. Edelin's ch. mare, Floretta, 6 years old, 5 1 1   Mr. R. Wormeley's horse Top-Gallant, ditto, 1 4 3   Gen. Ridgeley's horse Os- car, do. 2 3 2   Mr. Brown's b. m. Nancy, do. 3 dist.   Mr. Bond's b. h. First Con- sul, aged, 4 2 4   The 2d heat was run in 7 min. 52 sec. 
Second day's purse, three mile heats.
  Gen. Ridgeley's b. h. Post Boy, by Gabriel, 1 1   Bird Willis's b. m. Sally Naylor, by Spread Eagle, 2 3   B. Dulany's b. h. Cut & Come Again, by Americus, 3 5   J. B. Bond's g. m. Millers Dam- sel by Messenger, 4 2   Ralph Wormeley's g. h. Para- gon by Spread Eagle. 5 4 
Third day's race—two mile heats.
  Dr. Bean's br. h. Thornton Medley, 3 years old, 3 1 1   Mr. J. B. Bond's b. g. Soldier 6yrs. 1 2 2   Mr. Taylor's h. Witchcraft, 5 yrs. 2 dr.   Mr. Stith's s. h. Experiment 4 yrs. dist.   B. Dulany's b. g. Cut & Come Again, aged dist. harl. in hand 
A 50 guinea silver cup, was won on the same day by Gen. Ridgeley's b. m. Maid of the Oaks, beating Mr. J. Taylor's b. h. Top Gallant, a single 4 mile heat.
On Friday the 5th of September, the Grand Chief of the Caddo nation, accompanied by twelve or fifteen of his warriors, arrived at Nachitoches, and on the following day Governor Claiborne, in the presence of the officers of the army, and many respectable citizens, made to the Chief an address, of which the following is a copy:
Grand Chief of the Caddo Nation. Friend and Brother,
That great and good man, the President of the United States esteems you and your people. Like the rising sun that gives light and comfort to the world, expand the cares of the American chief, and his desire is to promote the happiness of all mankind—he is particularly solicitous to better the condition of his red children; he wishes them to know war no more; to live in peace with all their neighbors; to pur-
ue the deer in safety; to cultivate their little fields of corn without fear, and that no enemy should disturb their sleep at night.
Such, Brother, are the sentiments of the grand American chief—you have before heard his words from the mouth of his agent (Dr. Sibley) and I hope you have not forgotten them.
Brother!—There are some men whose tongues are like the tongues of snakes—they talk much, and often speak that which is not true. Distrust the man who would tell you, that the President of the United States was not your friend; the man who would say so has a forked tongue and tells lies.
Brother!—Let your people continue to hold the Americans by the hand and with sincerity in friendship, and the chain of peace will be bright and strong; our children will smoke together, and the path will never be colored with blood.
Brother!—The President of the United States is the friend of peace, but he fears not war! The time was many years past when a mighty king, who lives beyond the big water, made war upon the Americans, and sent his warriors to conquer our country—many battles were fought, and much blood was spilled—the Americans were then few in number, but fought with bravery, and the warriors of that great king were forced to return to their own land. We were then a young people, but have now grown up to manhood, and could strike an enemy with a heavier hand and a stronger arm.
Brother!—The President of the United States is just to all nations; but if a nation is unjust to his people, his own warriors can fight his battles. You have seen but a small number of these warriors, they are spread over an immense tract of country; some live where snow seldom falls, and others where armies can cross rivers upon the ice.
Brother!—We have some disputes about the limits of Louisiana; the Americans suppose that the limits extend far towards the setting sun, but our neighbors, the Spaniards, tell us that a little dry bayou, which you passed yesterday is the line.
Brother!—You know we got the country from the French, and that the Americans now claim all the land which the French formerly possessed.
You are an older man, brother, than I am, and must know something of the matter. You have seen places where the French built forts and planted corn; your fathers knew well the French, and when you was a little boy, you have, I am sure, often visited them.
Brother!—The talk (at this time) is not straight between the United States and Spain; but I hope no mischief will ensue, for a council fire is now burning, and the beloved men of the two nations are endeavoring to settle the dispute. But if it should so happen that the Americans must bid their swords to leap from the scabbard, we wish not your tomahawk to rise. When white people enter into disputes let the red men keep quiet, and join neither side.
Brother!—These are my words; I speak in the face of day. And tell what you have heard to the traveller and to the hunter, so that the good talk may pass from mouth to mouth, and from nation to nation, to the very place where the sun sets!
To which address (after the usual solemnity of smoking the pipe) the chief returned the following answer:
"I am highly gratified at meeting to day with your excellency, and so respectable a number of American officers, and shall for ever remember the words you have spoken.
"I have heard before, the words of the President; though not from his own mouth; his words are always the same; but what I have this day heard will cause me to sleep more in peace.
"Your words resemble the words my fore-fathers have told they used to receive from the French in ancient times. My ancestors from chief to chief were always well pleased with the French; they were well received and well treated by them when they met to hold talks together, and we can now say the same of you our new friends.
"If your nation has purchased what the French formerly possessed, you have purchased the country that we occupy, and we regard you in the same light as we did them.
"You request that our wars in future may be against the deer only. That is what we ourselves desire, and happen what will, our hands shall never be stained with white men's blood.
"Your words which I have this day heard shall be imprinted on my heart—They shall never be forgotten; but shall be communicated from one to another, till they shall reach the setting sun: It shall be remembered that the Americans are friends to the red people.
"My Father was a chief: I did not succeed him till I was a man in years—I am now in his place and will endeavor to do my duty, and see that not only my own nation, but other nations over whom I have influence, shall properly conduct themselves.
"I think I have now but one enemy, (the Olagis,) but I believe that will be an eternal one, for it is my belief that it has pleased God to give me that enemy, as it may be between you & Spain.
"The other day when I saw the Spaniards on one side of me, and your people on the other, I was embarrassed; I did not know on which foot to tread—

but I am now satisfied, your words have removed my suspense: some other nations felt the same, but they shall hear of your words: they shall go from nation to nation.
"I shall now return home with my people to pursue our hunting with much more satisfaction, from what I have heard from you; although the color of my skin is red my heart is white, and whenever any of your people come into our towns, they shall be treated by us with all the friendship and kindness in our power to bestow, for although I am poor I am always well treated whenever I come amongst them."
"I have nothing further to add, only to assure you, that your speech to me is as well recorded in my heart, as what I have said to you is by your pen."
Orleans Gazette.
GENERAL ORDERS.
The late conduct of the Spanish government, added to the hostile appearance and menacing attitude of their armed forces already encamped within the limits of our government, make it necessary that the militia under my command, should be in complete order and at a moment's warning ready to march.
This armed force under the sanction of their government, have imprisoned and transported five of the good citizens of the United States, to the dominion of Spain. They have cut down and carried off the flag of the United States, which was erected in the Cado Nation of Indians and within the limits of the United States. They have compelled by force, men in the employ of the government, when exploring the Red River, to desist, and come home, and they have taken an unjustifiable and insulting position east of the river Sabine and within the territory of New Orleans!! Acts thus daring as well as degrading to our national character and constitutional rights, demand prompt satisfaction and cannot fail to excite that resentment so becoming, so natural on the occasion.
In the first instance, gentlemen, let it be recollected that our good materials—our best of men, must be properly disciplined, and in this way the preparation cannot be too great to meet the wishes of the general and the exigencies of our country. Inspired with the laudable ambition of avenging our country's wrongs, and impelled by the most cogent necessity of defending our national dignity and liberties, it is calculated that but one voice will be heard among us, and that that will be, for preparation and discipline.
You are therefore, without delay, ordered to place your brigade on the most respectable footing, and be in readiness to furnish the quota required of you at the shortest notice. All volunteer companies well equipped will be accepted of—If the full quota can be raised by voluntary enlistment, it will answer government a better purpose than by pressing them from their families by draft; but if it be discovered that this cannot be done, you will direct that the effective men be classed and that the law in this respect be particularly attended to, and when the government and constituted authorities of our country require it, they must be in readiness to march.
Two regiments, it is expected, from my division (in the event of a call) will be required and no doubt if more are in readiness to march, a tender of their services will be accepted.
You will, gentlemen, take the most speedy method of obtaining correct information, of the number that can be raised by voluntary enlistment within your respective brigades, through your colonels or in such other manner as may to you be most regular and proper, after this information shall have been acquired, forward the same to the general by mail.
ANDREW JACKSON, Maj. Gen. 2d division, BY
WILLIAM P. ANDERSON, Aid de Camp.
To the generals commanding } within the 2d division. } Nashville, Oct. 4th, 1806.
Extract of a letter dated Alexandria, (Rapid's) Sept. 7, to a gentleman in this city.
"There is no manner of danger from the Spaniards. There are between six and seven hundred regulars at Natchitoches—200 volunteers from this county and I hope an equal number from the neighbouring counties, so that the Dons will surely be captured unless they retreat beyond the Sabine on the approach of our troops. The French, with a few exceptions, turned out surprisingly, Chevalier Poirret, Cyprian La Cour, are among the volunteers companies. We are well affected here, and unanimous. Volentin is making exertions among the Indians on the side of the United States, they are all perfectly friendly and the Caddee's highly resented the cutting down the American flag, by the Spaniards in their towns. We feel ourselves as secure here as if at Lancaster."
(Louisiana Gaz.)
New-York, Nov. 1.
Capt. Cook, of the sloop Sally, 9 days from St. Thomas, informs us that two days before he left that port a British fleet of nine sail, including ships of the line and frigates, left Barbadoes to make an attack upon Curacoa. This
news was brought from Barbadoes to St. Thomas by a packet which had only two days passage, and which had been specially dispatched at the time the fleet sailed.
Norfolk, Oct. 18.
MIRANDA.
Arrived here yesterday the schooner Elizabeth, Capt. Robins, in 26 days from Laguira, by whom we are informed, that it was daily expected that a general embargo would be ordered by the captain general of Carraccas. As capt. R. came out, about 6 leagues from Laguira, saw a ship which he took to be a frigate, with a smaller vessel in company. About 150 French troops had arrived at Laguira from Guadalupe, to assist against Miranda, which were brought by a brig, that on her passage she fell in with and captured an English schooner, attached to Miranda's expedition—part of the prisoners were sent to Laguira, where they would be treated as prisoners of war, the rest were taken to Guadalupe.
It was reported by the Spaniards that Miranda on landing at Coro, had lost 20 men, among them capt. Johnston. Miranda was at Aruba the 25th Sept. where it is said, his troops have suffered a great mortality from a dysentery.
LONDON, SEPT. 5.
FROM CONSTANTINOPLE.
The British influence begins to assume an evident preponderance again in the Divan, and the English name to be more popular than ever. Mr. Stratton, our present minister, who has succeeded Mr. Drummond here, is treated with that marked consideration which his ability and his judgment so highly merit. The audience of leave granted to Mr. Drummond, by the Grand Signior, was accompanied with many demonstrations of respect to the nation which he represented; he received on the occasion the Great Order of the Crescent, the insignia of which, however, not being all ready were sent after him to Vienna. He is the twelfth member of this illustrious order, founded on a conquest so glorious to Britain and so humiliating to the French. The star with which each knight has been successively presented being formed entirely of brilliants, is valued at fourteen hundred pounds.
The superb presents sent some time since by the Grand Signior to his Majesty & the Prince of Wales, we are pleased to hear are to be acknowledged by returns equally worthy the liberality of the royal and princely donors.
The grand vizier, by the decease of his late rival, Hefsein Captain Pacha, has become vested with the whole ministerial authority. He is now the positive Viceroy of the Empire, and from the mildness and humanity of his character, his power is expected to be used with advantage. Kadir Bey the new Captain Pacha, is a man of good disposition, and much attached to the English. Having experienced many attentions from General Stuart, with whom he was a colleague in command in Egypt, he is warm in his eulogiums upon that officer, and recommends the plans he proposed for the Government of that Province, as the most politic for the adoption of the Porte.
The present accommodation betwixt the Turks and Beyes, is ascribed principally to the friendly interference of the British Resident and Agents left in Egypt. In truth, there is little doubt but that the Porte, convinced now of our disinterestedness and sincerity with respect to that country, would be glad to see a British force again in Alexandria; but they dare not openly consent to it.
The above letter further adds, that French emissaries, under the various characters of merchants, travellers, factors, &c. are constantly arriving in Egypt; that the French Ambassador, Gen. Brune, is watchful in the extreme, over the proceedings of the Divan; that under the names of Aids-de-camp, Secretaries, &c. he has an army of spies. The detention of Lord Elgin in France, who, from the cordiality and suavity of his manners, was a great favorite among the Turks, excited the greatest indignation in Constantinople.
Some of the answers given by the deputies of the Jewish nation in the Synod of Paris, to questions proposed to them, are already spoken of. The one given by these deputies to the third question, to wit:—"Can a Jewish woman marry a christian, or a christian marry a Jewish woman; or, in other words, does the law forbid the Jews from marrying otherwise than among themselves?" was in the following words:
"The law of Moses expressly forbids to both sexes of the Jewish nation, the intermarriage with unclean people; but this law is applicable neither to Frenchmen nor Frenchwomen, as they are not expressly mentioned by Moses."
As for the nuptial benediction to be given by the Rabbins, that ceremony, as the deputies say, is not practised among the Jews, the consent of both parties suffices and is obligatory. If they would force the Rabbins to give their benediction on such an union, they probably would object the same difficulties, as French ecclesiastics who refuse to marry a christian with a Jewish woman, and vice versa.
To the 6th question: "whether they acknowledge France for their country, &c." It was at first answered affirmatively; but soon after some scruples seized upon the Rabbins, above all with regard to the country. We wish to know how the deputies will extricat
themselves from this perplexity, without giving up the belief of the coming of the Messiah, and of the possession of Judea.
French Paper.
NOTICE.
It has been represented to the Secretary of State, that John Miller, Robert Britton, Thomas Morris, John Herbert, James Lind, Francis Nicholas, (a black man) Nathaniel Roach, Francis Cornick, Henry Connor, William Allen, William Withersall, James Fowler, James Bennett, John Jones, John Lein, Robert Silver, John F. Cook, James Opa, William Ambrose, Augustus Tomkins, Thomas Pierce, John Donalds, John Chase, David Hayes, David Johnson, Billy Chiffers, William C. Bree, and John Lock, who calls themselves citizens of the United States, have been impressed into the British service, and are detained for want of documents to prove their citizenship. The friends of these men are therefore notified, that upon their transmitting, to the Secretary of State, proofs of the citizenship, together with a description of the persons, of the above named Seamen, measures will be taken to obtain their discharge.
Department of State, } November 3rd 1806. }
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, and the Editors who publish the laws of the union in the sea-ports, are requested to insert the above three times in their respective Gazettes.
SALE BY AUCTION.
WILL be sold on Wednesday the 5th November if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of James Archibald in South 1st Street, two good Milch Cow as hogs, some Geese, an excellent Cutting Box, a pair of Dray Wheels, a quantity of Cabbage, Household Furniture, consisting of Chairs, Tables and Bedsteads, and Cloths Press, with sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be cash. N. B. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. November 5—2t
JAMES S. STEVENSON, Has for Sale at his Drug Store near the Navy Yard. 20 boxes window glass, 8 by 10. and 10 by 12 12 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, 10 boxes do American do Spermaceti and linseed oil, and a general assortment of Drugs and Paints, etc. Washington, Nov. 5—ew
PROPOSALS for opening, bridging and improving the road laid out under the direction of the Secretary at War, between Nashville in Tennessee and Grindstone Ford on Pierre river in the Mississippi territory, will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th day of December next.
For the convenience of contractors the road will be divided into three parts, and separate proposals received for each.
1st. From Nashville to the Tennessee river, 112 miles. 2nd. From Tennessee river to Loonachitto creek, a branch of the Big Black river, 113 miles. 3rd. From Loonachitto creek to Grindstone Ford, 155 miles.
NOTES.
Note 1. The road is to be cleared of all trees logs and brush, twelve feet in width and made passable for a waggon. All streams not over forty feet wide are to be bridged, and the banks of other streams are to be fluted or sloped down so that they may be passable for a waggon.
Note 2. The bridges are to be twelve feet broad supported by proper abutments, the bridge part to be composed of four pieces of timber not less than 10 inches in diameter at the smallest end, and covered with hewed logs whose original diameter was not less than 8 inches, the piers or supports of the bridge not to be more than twenty feet apart.
Note 3. Some parts of the road will require causewaying, these will be pointed out by the Post Master General's agent. The causewaying is to be done with logs, 10 feet in length and not less than 6 nor over 9 inches in diameter, earth is to be thrown upon them to render them passable, and where the places to be causewayed are subject to be overflowed the causeway is to have a rider on each side keyed down by forked stakes or stones and gravel.
Note 4. It is supposed that there is already a cleared waggon path on some part of the distance, no clearing is to be done where that is the case. The work is to be completed by the first day of October 1807. Reasonable advances will be made at the commencement of the work, and the balance paid as soon as the work is completed. Mr. R. J. Meigs, and Mr. Thomas Wright are to decide whether it be executed conformable to contract.
Note 5. The proposals should state the price by the mile for clearing, the price by the yard in length for causewaying, the price by the foot in length for the bridgework, and the price by the cubic yard for sloping or shelving the banks of watercourses.
CIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-general, Sept. 15—tewt15
FOR SALE,
The following described property, lying in the city of Washington, between the President's house and George Town, Lot No. 1, in square 80 having a south east front on F street north and 21st street west, and Lot No. 3, in square 102 fronting south on G street north.
For terms apply to Dr. Alexander McWILLIAMS near the Navy Yard. November 3—3t
FOR SALE,
A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer, 1st Nov. 1806—spft
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5.
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
In all whom it may concern:
WHEREAS Mr. Anthony Morales received from me, as Consul of the Batavian Republic to the U. States, to reside at Charleston in South Carolina, an Exequatur bearing date the 3d day of May last, and it being no longer expedient that the said Anthony Morales should be permitted to continue in the exercise and enjoyment of the functions, powers and privileges authorized by the said Exequatur: These are to declare that I no longer recognize the said Anthony Morales as Consul as aforesaid, in any part of the United States, nor permit him to enjoy any of the said functions, powers or privileges; and that I hereby wholly revoke and annul the said Exequatur heretofore given, and declare the same absolutely null from this day forward.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, at the City of Washington, the 1st day of November, A. D. 1806, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty first.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. [SEAL] By the President, (Signed) JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
Patent Threshing Machine.
I HAVE invented a machine for threshing all kinds of Grain contained in straw or chaff, particularly wheat, this machine has been found on fair trial to answer completely the purpose for which it was intended. Farmers now have it in their power to get out their grain with expedition, free of dirt white caps or loss. This machine is constructed on entire new principles; its operation is by flails encircled by a cylinder moved upon friction wheels, and can be regulated at pleasure, to thresh the grain more or less, as the dampness, dryness, or particular kind of grain may require it. It will be found upon examining the principles on which this machine is constructed, that it will be the fault of the poller if any grain passes unthreshed; it separates the grain from the straw and chaff, as it threshes and the chaff from the straw; the construction is by no means complicated—not liable to get out of order, and not expensive to erect. It has been found by fair experiment the power of four small mules or two good horses, are sufficient to thresh and clean one hundred bushels per day with great ease. Those on extensive farms who with more grain threshed per day may obtain any quantity they wish, by making the machine larger, and applying more power. It farmers only knew the exclusive loss they sustain in getting out their grain in the mode heretofore used, nothing more would be necessary to bring my machine into general use. Those who have small farms on their farms will find they may let the machine going by water at a small expense, by a small tub wheel. To those who are acquainted with the gentlemen whose certificates I annex, nothing need be said; those who are not, will find, on enquiry, for intelligence and respectability they have few superiors. My price for the privilege of using my machine, is fifty dollars. I will dispose of my privilege for counties or states to those who wish to purchase on liberal terms. Letters addressed to me post paid, at Dumfries, Virginia, will be duly attended to.
JAMES DENEALE, Dumfries, 22d Sept. 1806 NO. 1.
I do hereby certify, that I have a threshing machine erected on the plan invented by Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, which exceeds my expectation. A great number of my neighbors who have seen it work, think it does not leave one grain in ten thousand unthreshed; it separates the straw and chaff from the wheat as it threshes.
It possesses many advantages over machines on the Scotch principle, as they will thresh none but what goes in with the car left; so that all tangled wheat is not much more than half threshed. Mr. Deneale's machine threshes tangled wheat or sheaves put in butt first perfectly clean.
In very dry weather Scotch machines fetch off a great number of heads, a great many of which the utmost care cannot prevent being carried off by the straw; the very ears without straw are perfectly clean threshed by Mr. Deneale's. Scotch machines, take nearly double power to work them. I speak the above from experience; as I had a machine on the Scotch principle, which from the above faults I had not used for several years, and have now pulled it down.
Mr. Deneale's machine will thresh from 70 to 100 bushels per day, four small mules or two good horses will work it with great ease, and I am convinced from the slow pace they go that two oxen would work it.
Although my machine (which was the first erected in this part of the state) has been built but a few months, it is so well approved of that a great many more are either built or now building on the same construction.
It will be shown in operation to any gentlemen calling on the subscriber, at Reverey's Ford, Fauquier county, Virg.
STEPHEN MILBURN. September 5, 1806.
NO. II.
I have several years known Mr. Milburn, who has given the within certificate—he is a sensible, judicious, practical farmer, and a man of good character. He is a native of the county of Northumberland, in the kingdom of G. Britain, and has been a successful farmer in this country. I think that great confidence is to be placed in what he says.
DANIEL C. BRENT. September 13, 1806.
NO. III.
I have had erected on my plantation a Threshing Machine upon the model invented by Mr. Deneale, of Dumfries; this machine separates the wheat from the straw more completely than it can be done by treading in the usual way with horses, and it will, I am persuaded, clean from 90 to 100 bushels per day. I find that four mules will turn the machinery with ease.
WILLIAM CHAMPE CARTER. Culpepper, 5th Sept. 1806.
NO. IV.
Induced by motives of public good, I wish to make known, that in company with some of my neighbors, we viewed on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. Mr. Deneale's new invented Patent Threshing Machine, as formed by Mr. West, a most masterly work of art and mechanism. Notwithstanding the straw was damp and the negro flayer that worked it awkward, yet on a fair trial it beat out and cleaned upwards of four bushels and a half in half an hour; we carefully examined the straw, which was so effectually cleaned of wheat that therein we did not find more than four or five grains. Therefore, on the whole, I do not hesitate to pronounce it, in my judgement, the most complete and most useful thing of the kind which human wisdom has yet invented.
JOHN STRODE. Culpepper, 29th August, 1806.
NO. V.
Since the date of the above, the manager of the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. Mr. Kenneth Beazley, a man of good character and respectability, who has had the conducting of the aforesaid machine, has made the following affidavit.
JOHN STRODE.
CULPEPPER COUNTY, TO WIT: This day personally appeared before me, Mr. Reuben Beazley, and made oath, that the wheat machine, commonly called Deneale's Patent Threshing machine, under his care and direction, on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, esq. at the hands begin to understand it more, gets out wheat faster than at the beginning; and has on fair trial lately cleaned from the straw in the space of half an hour more than six bushels of wheat, and believes it would continue to do that much as long as the four mules that work it could remain at that service, until taken out to give them food and water. Certified under my hand this 12th day of September, 1806. JOHN STRODE.
JAMES DENEALE. September 29—Gtwam
IRON WORKS, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber is duly empowered to contract for the sale of a handsome site for Iron Works, and eight thousand acres of Land adjoining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about nine miles above Fredericksburg. The site for the works embraces a small stream with 60 feet fall of water, within 700 yards of its confluence with the river, and immediately above commences the most advantageous seat for water works, of different kinds, commanding the whole course of the river Rappahannock, by a natural canal of about 800 yards in length, into which the whole force of the river may be turned with little expense. There has been a furnace and other works formerly erected here, and the ore found equal and abundant to any in the country, and it has been several times tried by good judges. The title is indisputable, and a great bargain may be had. The subscriber will at any time attend those inclined to view the premises, and can show the title, and site for the works, by an accurate survey he now has, on application to him at Dumfries, Virginia.
JAMES DENEALE. September 29—Gtwam
TEAS, WINES, BRANDY, GIN, SUGAR, &c. &c.
Now landing from on board the schooner Dispatch, captain Smith from New York.
40 chests of fresh hyson, young hyson, and hyson skin tea, warranted good, imported in August last, 1 chest and 13 small boxes fine imperial tea, 1 chest gunpowder tea, in small leaden canisters, 10 small boxes hyson Chulan tea, 1 pipe, 2 bds. and 4 quarter casks Sicily wine, 7 pipes genuine London particular Madeira wine, 4, 5, and 9 years old, 30 quarter casks old sherry wine, 12 do. Colmewar do. 10 do. Catalonia do. 1 pipe 2 bds. and 12 quarter casks, Long don particular Teneriffe, do. 1 pipe and 4 quarter casks Lisbon do. 12 pipes high old proof cognac brandy, some of it very old, 10 pipes Pierpoint's New York anchor gin, 12 bds. prime St. Croix sugars, 75 bds. tierses and barrels, Trinidad sugars calculated for retailing, the greatest part entitled to drawback, 30 barrels loxi and lump sugars, 70 boxes mould candles, 14 do. Spermaceti do. 6 bags pepper, 12 boxes London mustard, 10 boxes Florence oil in flasks, 15 baskets Marseilles do. in bottles, 30 boxes olives, capers and anchovies, 70 whole and half boxes best savanna segars, 4 bds. sugar house molasses, 500 baskets fine table salt, 100 small sacks Liverpool stored salt, 32 crates Liverpool ware, 300 jug boiled Mealland linseed oil, 100 demijohns, 13 bales India piece goods, consisting of shirtings, raitas, mamcodies, faunah, &c.
1 bale very fine and wide Russia sheetings, 1000lb. Coffee.
Fresh Zante currants, Smyrna figs, nutmegs; English walnuts, filberts, &c.
100 bushels and 120 barrels excellent potatoes.
The above goods have been carefully selected in the New York market, and purchased on the best terms.
They will be sold by the subscribers at their house opposite Lowndes wharf, at a moderate advance.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH.
WHO HAVE ALSO IN STORE, Old Port and Lisbon Wines, Holland Gin, Bordeaux Brandy and a few chests Souchong Tea.
George Town, October 29—wtf

ATTENTION!!
Those persons that wish to purchase the GENUINE PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES OF RICHARD LEE & SON MUST APPLY TO Mr. Daniel Rapine, Capitol Hill, Washington, & Dr. N. Magruder, George Town.
Lee's genuine Corn Plaster. An infallible remedy for speedily removing Corns, Root and Branch, without giving pain. Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints. It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son, on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine. Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No. 17. Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10—6w
On a liberal credit. The subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 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 of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—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
NOTICE. By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday the 6th day of November next, at Joseph M'Ginnies tavern, all the personal estate of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Consisting of wearing apparel, one good watch, Washington's Life nearly bound in calf, one bureau, one portable electrical Machine, one flower box, &c. The terms of sale are, all sums not exceeding 20 DOLLARS cash, for all sums above 20 DOLLARS a credit of three months, the purchaser giving note with approved endorser, interest to be included from the day of sale. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock A. M. JOHN DAVIDSON, WASHINGTON BOYD, Executors of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Oct. 27—2dos
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
GEORGE-TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MYER'S NEW LINE WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES's Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', MYER'S and FROST's Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1—tf
POSTPONEMENT of the LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACE.
THE race for FORTY Guineas lately advertised and designed to have been run on Tuesday the 14th inst. was postponed till Tuesday the 11th November next, when the purse of 40 guineas will be run for over the Leonard Town course agreeably to the rules of the club, free for any horse, mare or gelding, the sole and absolute property of some member or members of the club; otherwise the person proposing to start a horse shall pay two guineas in the pound on the amount of the purse. The Treasurer is authorised to receive subscriptions for the Jockey Club of any person at his discretion—this being the last year's race of the Club. Gentlemen proposing to start horses may become members by subscribing one guinea; horses to be entered before 9 o'clock of the evening preceding the race. No race unless two horses at least start for the purse. By order, M. I. MILLARD, Sec. & Treasurer. October 24—tf
NOTICE. ON MONDAY the 10th of November at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Sale, at the Navy Yard Washington—Cables and worn Cordage of all sizes, in convenient lots, computed to be about Fifty tons. If bad weather the sale will take place next fair day. Washington October 29—tN10 WILLIAM MARBURY,
HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by MR. BREWER, next door above Mr. Eliha Riggs store on Bridge Street, A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low. George Town, October 15—tawam
The Subscribers residing near the Navy Yard, offer for sale on the most reasonable terms the following GROCERIES, Cognac, and French, Holland, and Country, Jamaica, and New England, Whiskey, London Particular Madeira Wine, Spirit and Whiskey Bounce. A fresh supply of Teas of the First quality and latest importation. Smoked salmon, Pickled do. in kits, Smoked herring in boxes, Cod or dumb fish in do. Tongues and sounds in kegs, Mustard in boxes, Chocolate in boxes or pounds, Sugar in barrels, Cheeses, &c. with a number of other articles. JOSEPH CASSIN, & Co. October 27—2w
CHEAP FALL GOODS. T. W. PAIRO has just returned from Philadelphia with his FALL & WINTER GOODS, the greatest part of which he can sell considerably Lower, than he was able to do last year. THEY CONSIST OF Superfine cloths, Second & coarse, do. Cashmere & casimirs, Bombazets, bays, Bia-kets, Combs of a variety, Calicoes, calimancoes, Crape, netting cotton Super. playing cards, Jefferson cords, Beans and cotton do. Inities, fustians, Flannels, Gloves of great variety, Ginghams, bandannos, Silk head handkerchiefs of great variety, Madras do. Linen and cotton do. Ladies silk hose, lead colored, white and black, Cotton & worsted, do. of a great variety, Gentlemen's silk cotton and worsted, do. Children and servants do. Bed Philadelphia hats, London do. Knives and forks, Irish linen, German do. Very fine lawns, Black and green lace fringes, Beads, diapor, Muffins very cheap, Plain leno, Leno and mull handkerchiefs, Leno caps, India jaconet, Sprigged do. Cotton and silk enambrays, Book mullin, Very handsome ribbons, Swardowns, Damask silk shawls, Camels hair and cotton do. Muffs and dippets, Sartners, fiffers, panish segars, suspenders, Ladies shoes, children do. LONDON PIANOS with additional and extra keys, & plain do. Bed ticking, Table cloths, hickets and velvets, Cotton and silk umbrellas, permanent candles, window glass 10 by 12, Fancy waistcoatings, and a great many other articles.
Groceries of a Superior quality. T. W. Paire has been particularly careful in buying the following assortment of Groceries, which he expects in about 10 days. Madeira wines, Old sherry, Particular Teneriffa, Port wine, Claret, Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Rum, Gin, Cherry Bounce, whiskey, Imperial Old Pylon and Souchong Teas, Loaf, Lump, and Brown Sugars, Currants, Prunes and Almonds. N. B. Part of the above dry Goods will not arrive before the beginning of next week. October 27—6t
LOST, The following Certificates of United States Debts. No. 2708 for 244 dolls. 45 cts. 6 per cents. 3922 for 88 dolls. 3 per cents. 3339 for 122 dolls. 23 cts. deferred 6 per cents. Issued by the Register of the Treasury, Joseph Nourse, Esqr. the 6 per cts. on the 2d September, 1791—the per cts. on the 25 January, 1792, and the deferred 6 per cents on the 27 January, 1792, in favour of William Wilson, of Alexandria. For the renewal of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States. WM. HODGSON. October 11th, 1806—6wep
STOLEN or strayed from the City Commons on Friday the 24th inst. A BAY HORSE, 14 hands high, about 12 or 13 years old, low in flesh, had a few black and white spots on his near footlock, much marked with the collar, and a white spot behind his left ear. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to me, shall receive Five Dollars reward. If stolen I will pay 40 dolls. to any person who will deliver me the horse, and prosecute the thief to conviction. HENRY GIRD, Living in the rear of the Bank. Oct. 31—3t
50 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankeen trowsers, also one old surtout coat and old fur hat much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. SINGLETON BURGER. N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—epf
20 Dollars Reward. FLOPED in the night of the 18th inst. MILLY a dark Mulatto, about 30 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of rather a slim make, a small scar on her forehead, occasioned she said, by a piece of wood striking her when cutting it—when the laugh she shews her teeth, which are pretty large, white, and placed a considerable distance apart. Among the articles of apparel she took with her, were a striped calico gown flounced round the bottom, a jacket and petticoat of striped calico of a lead color, with white sleeves. Whoever brings the said mulatto to the subscriber, shall receive, in the territory of Columbia, 5 dollars, if 20 miles from home, 10, and in the same proportion for any greater distance, and all reasonable charges paid. ANDREW T. MCCORMICK. Oct. 24—tf
LOST, Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip—her under lip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof—has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the thief and MARE shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me. Charles Minifie. Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept 26—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor, New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cashmeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankeens, cotton cashmeres, India nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar white and fancy Merlilles, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's new invented patent elastic suspenders, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23—tf
TO RENT, THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
WM. S. NICHOLLS, HAS JUST RECEIVED, A complete assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which are large and handsome, being bought on the best terms—will be sold low for cash or tobacco. George Town, Oct. 27—3w
JOHN COX Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS, which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap. No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13—epN18UG—6t
MAIL ESTABLISHMENT, To commence 13th October, 1806.
THE Northern mail by way of Baltimore will arrive every day at 5 P. M. and be closed at 8 P. M. The Southern mail, by way of Alexandria, will arrive every day at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M. The Northwestern mail, by way of Fredericktown, will arrive every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 P. M. and will be closed at 8 P. M. The Eastern mail, from Annapolis and the Eastern Shore, will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 P. M. and will be closed every Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M. The mail from Port Tobacco, Leonardtown, the Ridge, &c. will arrive every Tuesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Thursday at 8 P. M. The mail from Benedict, Charlottehall, &c. will arrive every Wednesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Friday at 8 P. M. The mail from Brookville will arrive every Thursday at 7 P. M. and be closed every Wednesday at 8 P. M. The mail from Winchester, Shepherdstown, Leesburg, &c. will arrive every Monday at 2 P. M. and be closed the same day at 7 P. M. The mail from Ohio by Clarkburg, Winchester, Paris, Centreville, &c. will arrive every Friday at 10 A. M. and be closed the same day at 2 P. M. The New Orleans mail by way of Fort Stodder, Athens, Greenville, &c. will arrive every Saturday at 8 A. M. and be closed every Saturday at 7 P. M. The Tennessee, Mississippi and Orleans mail will arrive every Monday at 6 P. M. and close at 9 P. M. NOTE—During the Winter the Northern mail will not arrive until 8 P. M. THOMAS MUNROE, P. M. October 13—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Charles McLaughlin, deceased, are informed that their accounts are lodged in the Orphans court of Washington county, and that a list thereof is placed in the hands of Francis S. Key, Esqr. with directions to bring in their claims against all those who do not settle them by the 10th day of November next. George Town, October 22—td
A TAN YARD FOR SALE. SITUATE on sq. east of sq. 642 in the city of Washington, together with all lots containing 77,198 square feet of ground in said square, the whole of which is completely enclosed with an excellent post and rail fence. The buildings consist of a well built brick dwelling house 30 by 15 1 2 ft. 2 stories high, and a large kitchen, a brick currying shop and warehouse 30 by 15 1 2 ft. one story high, and a frame leather house, a tan yard containing 25 excellent tins or vats, which are uniformly supplied by water conveyed from a spouting pult in the yard, a bark and milk house 46 ft. 19 sufficient to contain 100 cord of bark, with a drying lot over the same, a beam house 20 by 15 ft.—likewise a stable for 6 horses. This situation for carrying on the tanning business is not excelled by any other in the state, as green hides, &c. can be purchased in the city to any reasonable amount, where a ready market is found for every species of leather.—Terms—one fourth of the purchase money to be paid down at closing the contract, and the remainder at 3 equal payments satisfactorily secured at 3, 6 & 9 months with interest—a discount of 3 per cent. per annum will be given for the 3 last payments if discharged at the time or the sale. Possession to be given on 1st April next. The present occupant will treat with the purchaser for his stock of hides then in vats, bark and tanning utensils. Any person inclined to purchase will of course view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Underwood, Treasury Department. City of Washington, Oct. 17—tf
ADVERTISEMENTS. William Campbell, bill of Interpleaders, IN CASE OF Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashby, and Jacob Baker, Complainants. VERSUS William Mayne Duncanson and Samuel Ward, Defendants. THE bill is filed by Wm. Campbell, by way of interpleader, in a case now depending in chancery, in the circuit court for the county of Washington in the district of Columbia, in which, Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashby and Jacob Baker of the city of Philadelphia, are complainants against William Mayne Duncanson, of the city of Washington, and Samuel Ward of the city of New York, defendants; the bill filed in the said case Bates, among other things, that a certain Robert Morris and a certain John Nicholson and a certain James Greenleaf, or some of them being seized of certain squares in the said city of Washington, in the district of Columbia, and in the said bill mentioned, conveyed the same to the said W. M. Duncanson, to guarantee him against certain bills of exchange and notes, and that certain of the said bills were held by the said Samuel Ward, but that the whole of the said bills and notes have been fully discharged without any loss or injury to the said Wm. M. Duncanson, who is completely exonerated from any charge on account of the same. The said bill further states, that the interest on said squares had borne by assignment to the complainants in said bills, and prays that the complainants may have a conveyance for the same. In this bill of interpleader, the said Wm. Campbell states, that previously to the assignment in the aforesaid bill mentioned, the said R. Morris and John Nicholson were indebted to him, the said W. Campbell, in a large sum of money, and that he sued on certain writs of attachment against the said R. Morris and John Nicholson, respectively returnable to the general court of the state of Maryland, and that the said attachments were laid upon certain squares and lots in the city of Washington. That upon the return of the said attachments the same were by the said court quashed, from which said judgment, the said Wm. Campbell sued forth a writ of error to the court of appeals of Maryland, being a court of the last resort; and the said court of appeals afterwards at June term in 1800, took the said judgment of the general court into consideration and reversed the same, and did there condemn the said property so attached for the payment of the money mentioned in said attachments. The said Wm. Campbell further states, that after the said judgment of the court of appeals, the said Wm. Campbell issued several writs of fieri facias, under which a part of said property was legally sold, and that he became the purchaser of the same. He further states, that the bill and notes for which the aforesaid mortgage to Duncanson was made have been duly paid, and that the said property cannot with good conscience be any longer held by said Duncanson or Ward, on account of the same. He further states, that the several squares mentioned in said bill of Pratt and others, except square north of the square west of 606, square 506, square south of square 549, square west of 604, and square west of 606, were condemned, as aforesaid and purchased by him; the said Wm. Campbell further states, that the said Wm. M. Duncanson is indebted to him to a considerable amount, and in a much greater sum than any claim which the said Duncanson can have as a lien upon said property, and prays that the property mentioned in the bill of said Pratt and others, and purchased by him the said Campbell as aforesaid, may be conveyed to him. It is represented by the said Wm. Campbell that the said Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashby, Jacob Baker & Samuel Ward, do not reside within the district of Columbia, nor within reach of the process of this court. It is therefore ordered, that the said Wm. Campbell cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once in each of three successive weeks in a Philadelphia and New York newspaper, and in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist, before the first day of December next, to the intent that the said Pratt, Francis, Miller, Ashby, Baker and Ward, may have notice of this application and of the object of this bill, and be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday of December next, to show cause if any they can, why a decree shall not pass as prayed. By order of the the hon. William Cranch, chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Clk. October 20—w3t
Lee's Infallible Fever and Ague Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitent fevers.
Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the best and every other medicine have proved ineffectual. Not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle. These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, being on dropsies, putrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial, have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of, but being a very nautious medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently lost for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or sculness in the stomach and bowels—they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest infant or the most delicate pregnant lady with propriety.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
Genuine Persian Lotion, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals. (the basis of other lotions) and unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tatters, ring worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for Acute Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Bruises, Bruises, Pains in the face and neck, &c.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve, Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums: