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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 984.
FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1857.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JAN. 26.
DEBATE.
On the Bill from the Senate for suspending the writ of HABEAS CORPUS.
(CONCLUDED.)
MR. RIDWELL said, although he was not satisfied of the necessity of passing this bill, he was not prepared to reject it, in its present stage. As it had received the sanction of the Senate, he was disposed to treat it as a subject worthy of discussion and deliberation, by referring it, in the usual course, to a committee of the whole House.
Before the passing of any bill of this nature, the House ought to have satisfactory proof that a rebellion in fact existed (for there was no pretence of an invasion) and that the public safety required a suspension of the privilege of Habeas Corpus. By the terms of the constitution, both of these prerequisites must concur, to authorise the measure. The first inquiry would naturally turn upon the existence of a rebellion. On that point he had no doubt. To constitute a rebellion, in the sense of the constitution, he did not think it necessary that a battle should have been fought, or even a single gun fired. If troops were enlisted, assembled, organized and armed, for the purpose of effecting a treasonable object, it amounted to actual rebellion. Such was the existing state of things. The public notoriety of the fact was, perhaps, sufficient evidence, for the legislature to act upon, if necessary; but they had also the official statement of the President to that effect. He had, therefore, no doubt of the existence of a rebellion, and that, too, of a more wanton and malignant character, than any insurrection which had heretofore been raised against our government; for it had not been occasioned by any grievances, real or imaginary, but must have originated in motives of personal ambition or some more unworthy passion.
An existing rebellion, however, even of the aggravated description, was not alone sufficient to justify a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. To bring it within constitutional justification, it must be required by the public safety. That was a matter of opinion, rather than of fact. He was convinced that the proposed suspension was not requisite for the purpose of suppressing the conspiracy; for, by the vigilance and energy of our executive government, seconded and supported by the exertions of particular states and territories and the army, this deep-laid conspiracy was already in a good measure suppressed, and he trusted the means now in operation would complete the suppression. A suspension of the Habeas Corpus could not be necessary, except for the detection and conviction of the conspirators. A thorough investigation ought undoubtedly to be made. If any persons, concerned in the conspiracy, were arrested in situations which precluded an immediate production of such evidence, as would warrant their confinement, justice would require that they should be detained until the proper evidence could be procured; but in the mean time they might be discharged by virtue of a Habeas Corpus; for, though he agreed with the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Nelson) in the importance and utility of this writ, he could not subscribe to the doctrine which he understood that gentleman to maintain, that it would entitle a person to a discharge only for causes of irregularity in the arrest. Want of legal evidence to shew, by oath or affirmation, probable cause for detention, would be a ground of discharge. In ordinary cases, indeed, the release and escape of a guilty person, for such want of evidence, was esteemed a smaller evil, than a denial of the common privilege. If it were so, in respect to this conspiracy, there was, in his opinion, no good reason for passing this bill. That was a point, which appeared to him worthy of some deliberation.
It had been mentioned, in the debate, that in the whole history of our government, notwithstanding two insurrections, the Habeas Corpus had, in no instance, been suspended. It was true. But an instance had been cited from one of the states. During the insurrection in Massachusetts, there was such a suspension, in pursuance of a constitutional provision; and it was generally acknowledged to have been a necessary and salutary measure. He had never understood that it was abused, or that it was considered by the people of that state a dangerous example. It was justified by the occasion. But it did not, therefore, follow that a similar suspension would be justifiable on this occasion. That must depend on the present state and circumstances of the nation. Although a rebellion existed, he was not satisfied that the public safety required so strong and severe a measure. But, as it was an important question, on which the House had not yet taken time to deliberate, he was
willing that the bill should go, according to the usual course of proceeding, to a committee of the whole; and therefore, he should not give his vote for rejecting it in the present stage.
MR. J. RANDOLPH. I shall give my vote in a very different manner from the gentleman who has just sat down. I was extremely happy to witness the very prompt and decided opposition this measure received in the House, and from the quarter whence that opposition originated; and I subscribe with great pleasure to the sound constitutional doctrine, which the gentleman from Pennsylvania advanced this morning before our doors were opened. We are now told that to reject this bill at its first reading, will be to depart from the usual course of proceeding in this House, and an attempt is made to enlist the feelings of members so far at least as to permit the bill to progress one step farther, that we may avoid violating that decorum which ought to be observed between the two Houses. I do not, however, consider the subject in this light. I conceive, on the contrary, it is as competent to us to reject the bill on its first as on any other reading. I well recollect that about eight years ago an important bill was smuggled through the House, by this fastidious mode of proceeding. Gentlemen were whared from their honest opinions, and finally by finesse and management the bill was carried through the House. I understand that this course is pursued by the other branch of the legislature on bills carried from this House; and I believe it will be found that with regard to the passage of bills between the two Houses, the course of procedure on the part of this House is more liberal than that pursued in the other. For I do not recollect a single instance in which the veto of a single member can stop the passage of a bill in this House received from the other branch of the legislature. I, therefore, feel no scruples on this score. I think it just as well to say, that we will permit this bill to pass to a second or third reading, as to say that though we are opposed to the principle contained in a resolution which may originate in this House, we will nevertheless permit a committee to be brought in a bill to carry it into effect, because we may destroy the bill at its last stage. This appears to me to be a strange course of reasoning. It is like permitting yourselves to be bound in chains that you may be loosed again, or going into prison that you may afterwards come on. Gentlemen talk of the propriety of discussing this subject, but when a subject is so clear that every man has made up his mind upon it, where is the need of discussion? If it is not so clear, will any gentleman say that the discussion now had, in which every member has a right to speak twice, which is once more in my opinion than is necessary, will not be sufficient to develop all the merits and demerits of the bill? Will gentlemen undertake to say, if every member shall give the matter, or as it may be, crude suggestions of his mind, that the subject will not be sufficiently discussed, and lead to the formation of a correct judgment? I believe it will. And therefore on this ground, a bill may as well be decided in its present stage as before a committee of the whole.
Some gentlemen to whom I have listened with considerable gratification, tell us that out of respect to the other branch, we ought not at this time to reject the bill. I however feel no such respect on this occasion, and shall express none. On the contrary, I am free to declare, that when a measure, tending to impose a burthen on the people, or to detract from the privileges of the citizen, comes from that quarter, I shall always view it with jealousy. The inequality of the representation in that branch, the long tenure of office, and the custom to which they are so familiar of conducting their proceedings in conclave,—(The House will recollect how long it was after the adoption of the constitution before the public could get admission even into their two-penny gallery)—render all their proceedings, touching the public burthens, or the liberties of the people, highly suspicious. And to say the truth, I am not at all surprised that they did close their doors on this occasion, that they might not be under the inspection of the public eye, while they were passing the bill on the table. I say so, because I am willing to abide by the good old principle of judging all men by myself, and if I had introduced such a bill, I should have been glad my name did not appear on the journals, that the public might not know to whom they were indebted for such a precedent.
I have another objection to the bill, besides that of the quarter from which it originated, or the manner in which it has been presented to the House. It appears to my mind like an oblique attempt to cover a certain departure from an established law of the land, and a certain violation of the constitution of the U. S. which we are told have been committed in this country. Sir, recollect that Congress met on the first of December—that the President had information of the incipient stage of this conspiracy about the last of September—
that the proclamation issued before Congress met, and yet that no suggestion either from the Executive, or from either branch of the legislature has transpired touching the propriety of suspending the writ of Habeas Corpus until this violation has taken place. I will never agree in this side way to cover up such a violation, by a proceeding highly dangerous to the liberty of the country, or to agree that this invaluable privilege shall be suspended, because it has been already violated, and suspended too after the cause, if any there was, for it has ceased to exist. No, I wish to be true to those principles which I have constantly maintained and God willing, ever will maintain so long as I have a seat on this floor, or have life. It has heretofore been the glory of those with whom I have acted, that in all our battles we have combated for the principles of the constitution and the laws of our country in the persons of those in which they have been attempted to be violated, however infamous and contemptible. When those principles were prostrated under the sedition law, what did we say? That the character of the man accused could not change the laws of the land, or impair his rights—that we would support the constitutional rights of the citizen, in the person of the meanest reptile, as well in as the persons of those who occupy the highest stations in society. We have done so—let us continue to do so, regardless of popular clamor or odium; and we shall still continue to find ourselves on true ground. We never enquired what kind of a man Callender was—we said such is the law and the constitution—let justice take its course. I could quote other examples equally strong; but in deference to the feelings of the House I shall desist from doing it.
I beg pardon for detaining the House so long. I will however, endeavor to express the remaining ideas I have to offer in a few words. There is another consideration which renders this bill highly objectionable. I consider the case as now at issue, whether the U. S. is under a military or civil government, or in other words, whether the military government is subject to the civil power, or the civil authority to the military. I conceive that a case has occurred, in which the military has not only usurped the civil authority, but in which it has usurped nothing short of omnipotent power; and I consider this bill as calculated to give a softening and smoothing over to this usurpation; and on this ground I cannot assent to it. Suppose this bill either to pass or not to pass; what has been the practice under the constitution? By the expression under the constitution, I do not mean conformably to it. Men have been taken up by a military tribunal, and have been transported contrary to law. I say transported, for if a man can be transported from the district where the offence with which he is charged was committed, he may also be deported to Cayenne, or transported to Botany Bay. And even you yourself, (addressing the Speaker) if such acts be sanctioned by this bill, in your passage from this House to your lodgings, may be arrested, put on board a vessel, and carried whither the military authority may choose. To this I will never give my consent. It has been very well remarked by my colleague, that this is not the first case in which an insurrection has occurred in the U. S. but that it is the first case, in which an attempt has been made to suspend the precious privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus. I put it to any man, whether now that we have received information of the extent of this conspiracy, and when we find that Cataline, Cethegus and Lepidus have not as many brother conspirators as themselves, this conspiracy is equal to that in Pennsylvania in 1794 or 1795? In physical force it is not comparable to it, however in intellectual talent it may be. I conceive then that according to the constitution of the U. S. there is but one case in which the writ of Habeas Corpus can be suspended, and I should not go into this view of the subject, if it had not been mistated by all those who have preceded me in the debate. My view of the subject is this—that this privilege can only be suspended in cases, in which, not merely the public safety requires it, but that the case of the public safety requiring it, must be united with actual invasion or actual rebellion. Now with whatever epithets gentlemen may dignify this conspiracy, I am not even of the opinion of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. R. Nelson)—I think it nothing more or less than an intrigue—and I am happy that I can declare on the honor, not of a soldier, but of a citizen, that I believe it to be a foreign intrigue, availing itself of domestic materials for answering its purposes, and poor indeed must be the soil of this, or of any other state of society which would not furnish such materials.
A gentleman from Massachusetts has stated to the House that the organization and administration of the government at this time forbids the apprehension of any abuse being made of the powers delegated under this law. Surely, Sir, the gentleman could not mean to urge this as any thing new. He must
have known, if he had consulted history, as doubtless he has, that the king de facto and the administration de facto is always above suspicion—that there never was a proposition brought forward, that did not find a majority ready to say—there is surely no danger of any improper use of this power in our time, for we are all honorable men, and we would not delegate it, if an improper use could be made of it; and that if we reject a measure, we ought not to do it so much on account of ourselves, as on account of those who come after us. And what will those who come after us say of us? They will follow our example, and declare that the character of their forefathers was above every doubt and every suspicion. Now, for myself I beg leave to be permitted to disclaim every argument of this kind. I do not indeed consider it fair to introduce such an argument. Let us take up the question on its own merits and demerits, without any allusion or reference to our own virtues or the degeneracy of posterity. For myself I have no hesitation in saying, that I will not grant this power at any time, except under the most imperious necessity; and I say this without any disrespect to this honorable body, or to any of the public functionaries. Take man as he is, and in his best estate, you find him an animal prone to abuse and to corruption. There does not exist a single constitution or law in the world, that does not enforce this salutary truth.
I shall consider this bill, if it passes, as establishing a new era in the government. When I was a boy I recollect to have consulted such chronological tables as I could get access to. I recollect to have read that at a certain time monarchy was abolished in Rome—a little while after the first dictator was named—then the second dictator—and I believe, as in a case of apoplexy, she scarcely got over the third. I believe a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus might have here the same effect as the establishment of the first dictatorship at Rome. In what situation would it place yourselves and the citizens of this country? It would leave them at the mercy, not merely of a justice of the peace, but at the mercy of every subaltern officer of the army and navy. I believe it would comport as much with the safety and interest of this country to give us power to send these people off, as to put this power in their hands. I believe we should be as trust-worthy as they. And let me ask what compensation to an innocent man, to a man of honor and feeling, to a man of character, who should be tied neck and heels and sent off to New-Orleans, and who should ultimately be proved to be innocent, I ask what compensation it would be to him to bring an action of damages?—Against whom? A man without visible property—and what action? An action on the most mercenary principle, to be indemnified in his fame, by dollars, dimes and cents. The injury would be irreparable. At present all stand under the law. If any one offend, let him be brought under it. But in this way, to put a man in an oyster boat or skip-jack, and transport him to a distance from the place of his arrest, and then say he shall have a remedy, in case of his innocence, against an inferior officer, is absurd. If we pass such a bill, which God forbid, it should contain a large appropriation, and government should be obliged to make good the injured party—to afford him redress. I say they should grant a large appropriation, for it is not for men with epaulets and gold buttons to make reparation. If the bill passes, we are told it will be but temporary. Why, the sedition law was but temporary; and I think, Sir, (alluding to the Speaker) you were one of those who aided its passage much against your will, by being present at the altar when it was more than once re-enacted. As to its three months continuance, I consider that as one of the most objectionable features of the bill—As a bait to the trap—as the entering wedge. If it is made reconcilable to the interests and feelings of this House to pass it for three months, do you think we will then feel the same lively repugnance to it that we now do? No—it has been truly said that no man became perfectly wicked at once—and it may be affirmed with equal truth, that a nation is never enslaved at once. Men must be initiated by degrees, and their repugnance must be gradually overcome. Let me state a case. 'Tis proposed to extend the time of service of the executive magistrate from four to five or eight years, or for life. If it be prolonged for a term, do you believe we shall stop at its expiration? No—Once extended for life, he will then claim the power to choose his successor, and the hereditary principle will follow. This is the old trick. Let me however tell gentlemen that old birds are not to be caught with chaff, though unfortunately for them, the mass of mankind does not consist of old birds. Pass one other law, and I would quit the country. A twin brother to this same bill was introduced into the British parliament in 1794, and that bill to prevent seditious assemblies, was brought forward for about as good reasons as
this. According to it, if four or five persons assembled and refused on the notice of a magistrate to disperse, they were considered guilty of sedition and were dispersed by force. These two bills form a complete tyranny, and tyranny of the most odious kind, because established under the mask of liberty. Was the tyranny of Robespierre less intolerable, oppressive or odious because inflicted in the name of the people, than a like tyranny in Turkey under the grand seignor and his mufis? Take one other thing along with you. These two fatal wounds inflicted on the liberties of the English nation, were inflicted by the man who came forward in the character of a reformer—by the man who came forward as the advocate of a parliamentary reform, from which circumstance he acquired that popularity which enabled him to inflict those deadly wounds on the liberty of his country.
Having said so much with regard to the principle, permit me to add one word on the details of the bill. There is a departure in it from the known, accustomed and received language of the constitution in the use of the word authority —the words are "warrant or authority"—the expression is in my opinion too lax. Perhaps we may be told that the bill may be amended on the third reading. But my objection to the principle contained in it is such, that I will not consent to carry to a third reading that, which under no amendment can be rendered palatable to my taste. Mr. Randolph concluded by observing that he had so far exhausted himself, that he was unable to go on.
MR. SMITH. I shall not detain the House long by the remarks which I propose to make on this subject. I shall wave all observations on the mode of proceeding on this occasion, whether we shall reject the bill on its first, or suffer it to go to a second reading. The question is now put, and I am called upon to give my vote either in the affirmative or negative. I therefore feel under a necessity to put my negative upon it. I consider this one of the most important subjects upon which we have ever been called to act. It is a question which is neither more nor less than whether we shall exercise the only power with which we are clothed, to repeal an important part of the constitution. It is in this case only that we have power to repeal that instrument. A suspension of the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus is in all respects equivalent to repealing that essential part of the constitution which secures that principle which has been properly called in the country where it originated, the Palladium of personal liberty. If we recur to England, we shall find that the writ of Habeas Corpus in that country has been frequently suspended. But under what circumstances? We find it was suspended in the year 1715, but what was the situation of the country at that time? It was invaded by the son of James II.—there was a rebellion within the kingdom and an army was organized. The same happened in the year 1745—on this occasion it was found necessary to suspend it. In latter times, when the government had grown more corrupt, we have seen it suspended for an infinitely less cause.
We have taken from the statute book of this country this most valuable part of our constitution. The convention who framed that instrument, believing that there might be cases, when it would be necessary to vest a discretionary power in the executive, have constituted the legislature the judges of this necessity; and the only question now to be determined is, does this necessity exist? There must either be in the country a rebellion or an invasion before such an act can be passed. I really doubt whether either of these exist. I really doubt whether a single law of the U. S. has been as yet violated. I will not say this is the fact; but I do not know any thing to prove the contrary. But supposing that a rebellion does exist—we are then left at liberty to decide whether it is such an one as to endanger the peace of society, to such a degree that no ordinary remedy will not, it may be our duty to apply an extraordinary one. What is this mighty business? What is the opinion of the executive as to its danger? Does he consider it dangerous? It is a little remarkable that in every instance under the British government, the proposition of such a measure originated with the executive—while here, without any intimation of danger from the executive, we propose on our own suggestion to suspend one of the most valuable privileges that is secured to the citizen. Let us attend to the communication of the President on the subject. He states that according to his information the persons concerned in the conspiracy depend on two kinds of aid—foreign aid and aid derived from their own country, giving his opinion of the foreign aid expected, he says—
"On the whole the fugitives from Ohio, with their associates from Maryland, or any other place in the United States, cannot threaten serious danger to the city of New-Orleans."

FROM THE BOWER ELBE, NOV. 11.
The Report of his Excellency General Blucher, respecting the operations of the corps under his command.
"Under the greatest depression of spirits, I am compelled to inform your Majesty of the gradual annihilation and capture of the corps I had the misfortune to command, under circumstances in which no alternative remained."
"That a corps separated from the heart of the kingdom, and from all the other troops and fortresses, after it had expended its ammunition in four engagements, should be annihilated by a force six times its number, stands in no need of justification; but it will be a great consolation to me, should your Majesty follow my report step by step, and scrutinize all the measures I had adopted."
"In taking a review of these measures, it may be necessary previously to observe, that the operations of my corps, till the 28th, viz. when the army of Prince Hohenlohe capitulated, were directed to the gaining of the Oder; and that afterwards the whole of my exertions, and the movements of my troops, were calculated to draw the French from the Oder, and out of the heart of the Prussian Monarchy. It was also my object to supply the fortresses with provisions and to gain time for the approach of the Prussian troops & the Russian armies."
"That I have not been altogether unsuccessful, the consequences will prove, since three of the principal of the French corps, under Murat, Bernadotte, and Soult, surrounded me at the time when, deprived of all my ammunition, I capitulated with 9,400 men at Ratkau, between Kiel and Lubeck."
"On the 24th of October, the Prince of Hohenlohe entrusted me with the command of the corps which had been under the Duke Eugene of Wartenberg. This corps was much reduced in consequence of losing a battle near Halle; and besides one half of a battery of twelve pounders had a few six pounders, and only their riding artillery, and were without forage or bread. This artillery belonged for the most part to the corps that had been engaged in the battle of the 14th, and was much reduced in consequence of forced marches."
"With this corps I marched into the neighborhood of Kuppen on the 26th. Prince Hohenlohe was then in the vicinity of Lychen. My view of proceeding to Zehdenick, the direct road to Prenzlau, was disappointed; the enemy had occupied that place and Gransee. I, therefore, marched on the 27th with the first division to Furstenberg, and sent the second to Lychen. Towards evening my rear was attacked near Menz; it repulsed the enemy. I afterwards drew my rear off to Furstenberg & placed the troops composing it, near the first division."
"On the 28th, at day break, I joined the division of my corps at Lychen, and directed my march to Bortzenburg. Prince Hohenlohe had passed through Schonermark to Prenzlau. Such a detour was more than I dared to make, and I therefore resolved to drive the enemy out of Bortzenburg; as otherwise I must have given up all hopes of joining Prince Hohenlohe. During this march the enemy attacked my rear not far from Lychen, but were repulsed by my regiment, which made about 30 prisoners, & cut down about 50 of the French."
"Upon my approach, the enemy left Bortzenburg; my patrols, however, fell in with them in all the adjacent villages, and during the night I was compelled to take possession of some of these villages, to prevent the men & horses from dying of hunger, and to drive the enemy out of them."
"Early on the 29th, just setting out upon the march to Prenzlau, I learned from some stragglers of Prince Hohenlohe's corps, that the Prince had capitulated there. My corps was 10,500 strong; the army of Murat was within 2 leagues ahead of me; on my flanks, & in my rear, was the corps of Bernadotte; each of them was double my force, which had neither bread nor forage, and was almost entirely exhausted by the forced marches it had been compelled to make. My resolution was soon taken; instead of marching directly for Prenzlau, I immediately took the left to Spretzitz. I there hoped to join the corps of Weimar, and then to approach Magdeburg; or, according to circumstances, to pass the Elbe, in order to furnish Magdeburg and Hameln with provisions to hold out longer against the enemy, and to operate in his rear."
"In the mean while several officers and yagers whom I sent out were unable to procure me any information of the Weimar Corps. I marched on the 30th by Spretzitz, as far as Dunbeck, and there unexpectedly fell in with that corps. Here I learnt for the first time that Soult's corps had anticipated my arrival upon the Elbe. In the mean while my rear guard, before they ar-
rived there were harassed by the enemy."
"On the 31st I sent two officers to the Elbe to provide the vessels necessary for passing that river near Bortzenburg and Lutzenburg. I continued my march to Wahlen, and on the following day to Old Schwerin and St. We."
"After the arrival of Soult's corps, my situation became more critical. I had joined the corps of Weimar; but these troops it was necessary during the night to distribute in several villages, to prevent them from dying of fatigue and hunger. In consequence of this distribution, my corps ran the risk of being dispersed entirely by an attack from the enemy."
"On the first of November my rear-guard was attacked by the enemy near Wahlen. The enemy pushed as far as Schwerin where my head quarters were fixed. The whole of my corps were in quarters, between Kuppentin and Serrahn; and as the enemy knew he could not penetrate by Old Schwerin, I looked upon his last movement as a feint, and expected his real attack between the Lakes of Krakow and Schwerin."
"A large corps of my troops had arrived at their place of rendezvous previously appointed. The enemy proceeded further towards the Elbe, and I set out some hours before day-break to reach the vicinity of Prentzow and Kladrup. My corps was distributed over a space of five leagues; it was necessary to possess a number of villages to obtain provisions. Several soldiers dropped down, and expired through hunger."
"On the 3d, I marched into the neighborhood of Schwerin; here I hoped that both my wings would have been covered by the marshes of Lowitz and the lake of Schwerin, and that I should be able to obtain some bread and brandy from that place for my people. On the following morning it was my intention to have marched for Lauenburg, to avoid the corps of Bernadotte & Soult."
"During this march, my rear-guard was engaged in a very warm action, which terminated in the evening, near the village of Fabre. The detachment under Colonel Ollen, at Wittenburg, had left that place without orders. Of this I was uninformed. Had the enemy attacked me at this moment, while I was between the villages of Fabre and Plate, I should have been forced upon the Lake of Schwerin. The enemy's attack upon Fabre seemed to be only a demonstration, in order to draw my attention to my left wing, while he surrounded my right."
"The bloody affair with the rear-guard at Fabre did not terminate till an hour after dark. The head-quarters of both armies were not more than half a league distant; mine were at Ollendorf. Marshal Bernadotte summoned me the second time to capitulate. I then forbade him, once for all to repeat this summons."
"In pursuance of my plan for drawing the enemy's force, in the first instance, as far as possible from the Oder, and to hazard an engagement only when I could advance no farther, I marched immediately from Schwerin to Gadesbuch and Roggendorf. During the night, the troops under general Saltz, and also those of my right wing were annoyed by the enemy. It was still in my power to approach the Elbe, near Lauenburg, but I had no time for deliberation. Thus there only remained open to me the road to Hamburg or Lubeck; or I must have resolved to give battle on the following day. My troops, horses and men, were so exhausted that I could expect no favorable issue from engaging with an enemy six or seven times my number. The grand duke of Berg was upon my left flank, marshal Bernadotte in my front, and marshal Soult on my right. In this critical situation I determined to march upon Lubeck, keeping the Trave in front. Had my troops obtained any refreshment, they might have engaged against any moderate superiority, even though there had been but little probability of a favorable result."
"On the 5th of November our march was happily continued. The gates of Lubeck and the Trave, from Travemunde to that place, were all occupied, as far as the Danish frontier. The army, in this position, would have been in a condition, in the course of a few days, to have resisted the enemy's prodigious superiority, supposing that every one had done his duty; but this, alas! was not the case. The enemy, on the 6th at noon, forced their way through the Burg gate of Lubeck, upon which no pieces of cannon were planted, and which was also defended by three battalions. The enemy would not have succeeded in forcing the gate, if the cannon had not been partly withdrawn, contrary to orders, and, just at the decisive moment, ceased to do any farther execution among the enemy's troops."
"As soon as I was apprized of this unexpected event, I attacked the enemy in the streets, with as many of the troops as I still could collect. The contest lasted a considerable time, and with much bloodshed. The city was at length filled with the enemy's forces, and it was now no longer possible to withstand their superior numbers. The regiments of Tschammer Owsien, the greater part of the regiments of Bruus-
witz, Oels, the Magdeburg brigade of Artillery, and a party of Ivernous yagers and toilers, were almost cut to pieces, or made prisoners."
"The remaining troops, which still consisted of nine thousand and between 2 and 300 men, had not rallied during the night, and our principal want was ammunition. I had now to resolve upon risking a doubtful attack, and rushing upon a foe at least eight times my strength, or upon violating the Danish territory. The latter I deemed imprudent, as it was protected by a Danish corps, and the violation of its neutrality might be inconsistent with our political relations. The consequences of the former must have been that the whole corps would have been destroyed or taken, a circumstance which would have been much more to be deplored than that of surrendering upon certain conditions. On the 7th of November, therefore, at the moment when three French articles were upon the point of attacking me, I resolved to capitulate. A copy of the article of capitulation is subjoined."
"The weakness of my corps proceeded partly from the loss which I suffered in the succession of petty engagements which I sustained, and especially in the battle of Lubeck, and partly from the fatiguing marches, during which, from the want of provisions, each battalion was compelled to leave behind between 40 and 50 men daily. General Von Pelet also, with four squadrons of Bayerey-dragoons, and Gen. Von Uedon with ten squadrons of hussars, had separated, some days before, from the army; and it should be further observed that the troops belonging to the corps of the duchy of Wirttemberg had previously suffered very severely in Halle."
"At the moment of the capitulation, the senior officer on the staff committed the mistake of stating, in the general abstract which he gave me, the effective strength of the regiments as much greater than it really was, and also to include the troops which had previously been detached, or, which had the day before been killed or made prisoners in Lubeck. The French generals, however, in mustering the troops which have capitulated, must have been convinced that their number did not exceed that which I have above stated."
"The troops in general have manifested a degree of constancy, fidelity, and bravery, which has exceeded my expectation; and under different circumstances, would have immortalized them. Though the regiments belonging to the corps lately under the command of the duke of Wirttemberg, had fought an unsuccessful battle at Halle, in which they suffered severely, though my whole corps, during an incessant retreat of three weeks, performed forced marches of from five to seven (German) miles daily, and was destitute of all the necessaries of life—without suitable clothing, and numbers of them without shoes; and what is more, having had no bread for the last three weeks, nor any pay for the preceding fortnight; nevertheless there was not a single regiment, nor even a detachment, but was continually ready to perform whatever they were desired to execute. Their alacrity, their unbroken constancy, and their readiness to make every sacrifice, were evinced to the very last moment, even after the loss of Lubeck."
"I conclude this report with that heart-felt tranquility, which the consciousness of having done my duty inspires, and remain, &c."
"VON BLUCHER."
BERLIN, Nov. 5. The Prince of Hohenlohe to the king of Prussia.
"Sire, I have not had the good fortune to conduct the army entrusted to me over the Oder, and to screen them from the further pursuit of the enemy. After I had reached the neighborhood of Bortzenburg, by forced marches, on the 27th of October, and had the intention of passing those debiles, in order to reach Prenzlau on the same evening, I found them already in the enemy's possession. I forced them, but did not think it prudent to continue my march in a direct line, because the whole of my cavalry, being without forage for several days, was quite exhausted; and by break of day I had reason to expect the cavalry would be engaged, and that the issue would be unfavorable. I therefore immediately turned to the left, and in the course of the night reached the vicinity of Schonermark. I had already given orders for pushing strong patrols towards the enemy; about two in the morning these returned, and brought me no information of the enemy's being at hand. At length I pushed a patrol as far as Prenzlau, which brought intelligence that they had seen nothing of the enemy, and that the French patrols had not shown themselves at Prenzlau. I then continued my march for Prenzlau, where I hoped to find bread and forage, of which every one stood in need. I had no sooner reached the heights of Prenzlau than the enemy showed himself upon my right flank. An engagement immediately ensued; the enemy's superior numbers and artillery compelled me to retreat through Prenzlau. The hope of finding bread and forage here was now extinguished by the enemy's advance. Several of his battalions showed themselves on my right, and being much superior in artillery and cavalry, he was upon the point of renewing the attack upon my front. Many of my battalions were without ammunition; the whole of my riding artillery was lost; and for the cannon that was left, according to the report of Colonel Huiler, there was
not ammunition for more than five charges. I was still seven miles distant from Stettin; and the very last hope of obtaining any thing upon the march had vanished. From my support which still remained near Lychen, and from General Iherder's corps I was already cut off; without cavalry fit for action without ammunition, and above all without provisions; and convinced that I should only risk the lives of the few that remained as an unavailing sacrifice in your Majesty's service, I submitted to my hard fate, and entered into a capitulation with the enemy, the conditions of which your Majesty will see in the Supplement to this dispatch. I can fully lay my whole conduct during the campaign before your Majesty & posterity, and await the result with an unshaken confidence. I believe I can prove that I have been the unhappy sacrifice to the circumstance of not having had my earliest proposals acted upon. The misfortune alone, and not the shame, affects me. The superiority of the enemy's cavalry had, for some days past, nearly ruined the whole detachment under General Schimmelpfennick. It was upon the existence of this corps, which had destroyed all the bridges over the Rhine the Havel and the Finow Canal, that I rested the practicability of my retreat. In the Supplements, your majesty will perceive, the extent of the losses sustained by the above mentioned detachments; I have conducted an army without bread, forage, or ammunition, while the enemy moved in the same direction. The impossibility of obtaining my object is neither imputable to my want of zeal, good will, or to the inadequacy of my orders. The greatness of my misfortunes may be regretted, but I cannot be deprived of the tranchon of honor."
"I am preparing to lay at the feet of your Majesty a circumstantial detail of all the events which have occurred since the 14th inst."
"F. L. PRINCE OF HOHENLOHE. Prentzlow, Oct. 29, 1805."
Baltimore, February 3.
To the politeness of a gentleman, just arrived from St. Thomas, we are indebted for the latest intelligence from the republic of Hayti. The papers furnished, contain an account of operations down to the 27th December, inclusive—on which day the new Republican Constitution was adopted.
On the 5th of December, 1806, general Christophe appeared on the skirts of Port-au-Prince, with an army of about 10,000 men, to compel the body of people assembled together, to form a constitution to appoint him emperor of Hayti. On his arrival there, he sent in a flag of truce, and desired to have a conference with general Pichon, commander at Port-au-Prince, who went out to meet him, with what soldiers he had; and instead of a conference, as soon as Pichon came within gunshot of him, his men were fired on by Christophe; when a short engagement ensued, in which there were some officers and men killed on both sides. Pichon got into Port-au-Prince, and kept Christophe from committing any material depredations on the town; as his army was but few in number, he thought it most advisable to act only on the defensive, and not pursue Christophe, after having driven his troops out of town, at the end of which they had entered it.
Dispatches were immediately sent by Pichon to all parts of the South, where they have dominion, for troops, arms, ammunition and provision, and on the day following, there was not a mile to be found, or scarce a man, that could bear arms in the town of Jacmel—all had repaired to Port-au-Prince, to join Pichon's army, carrying with them provisions and ammunition for the occasion. Several skirmishes took place in the course of eight or ten days—during which time, Christophe's army was within two or three miles of Port-au-Prince, and had several times entered it, but was as often repulsed.
On the 15th of January, news was received at Jacmel, that Christophe had been defeated, and that the greater part of his soldiers had revolted and joined the other side; that he fled for his life; that Pichon's army were in pursuit of him, and no doubt prevailed, but they would overtake him—in which case, death inevitably would be his lot, as they were determined to behead him, and establish a federal or republican government.
On the night of the 20th January, Jacmel was illuminated on the occasion.
Sale by Auction.
Will be sold on Friday the 6th of February next near the Navy Yard a variety of Household & Kitchen Furniture. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Terms of sale cash.
JOHN STEPHEN, Auct.
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, &c. H. PHILIPUS HOLI respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has an extensive assortment of Fresh Garden and Flower Seeds, Grass seeds, Garden tools &c for sale at his Nursery Garden Halfem Branch. Wilmington city, Jan. 2—w3m
LANDS TO BE SOLD
Love for CASH or MERCHANDISE. 30,879 Acres of land in the state of Kentucky lying on Rock castle and its waters. Enquire of the Prince. January 21—w4t
JOHN DEMPSEY presents his most grateful acknowledgements to his friends a fellow-citizens, for their generous & prompt exertions in extinguishing the Fire, which unfortunately broke out in his house, on Saturday last, and prays Providence to avert, from each and every of them, a similar accident. City of Washington, February 4, 1807.
TO BE SOLD.
At the house of Owen McCue at the Navy Yard on Thursday the 5th inst. all the articles belonging to his shop consisting of Kegs, Scales and Sashes and Irons Household Furniture. Sale to commence at One o'clock. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. February 4—1t
St. Mary's county, 27th Jan.
Ranaway from the subscriber, living near to Charlotte Hall in said county, a Negro Woman named MOLLY, about 30 years of age, 4 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a very black complexion, and has on one of her wrists a large wen, by which she may be easily known. MOLLY is a lively, sprightly woman, and has been accustomed to house work, spins and washes well, and is a good out door hand. She went away about the 15th April 1805, and was seen in July last, in the city of Washington, where it is supposed she is still in king, or in Alexandria, where Molly has a mother, by the name of Rose, lately liberated by a Mr. Thomas Marshall of Virginia, and its probable that Molly will attempt to impose herself on the public, as a free woman by the name of Molly Crook—a reward of 20 DOLLARS will be paid by the subscriber, for Molly, if brought home, or 16 DOLLARS will be paid for apprehending Molly and securing her in any jail, so that the owner may get her again. CORNELIUS ROBINSON. February 4—2w7x
SHOE STORE.
Received last Friday night an additional supply of Shoes, amongst which are, MURRAY'S superior fancy, embroidered and plain kid, with best Morocco slippers, high and low heels, English kid with and without heels, Mules handsome round toed, pink, purple and blue slippers, with first quality Morocco, do. various colors. A large number of Ladies Morocco with and without heels, and women and mules caftan slippers just from the last Cork foot slippers and to lace, high and low heels. Gentlemen's Philadelphia pumps, shoes and Morocco slippers. Youths fashionable lined and bound shoes. Children's red Morocco and leather to lace. Men's lined and bound and coarse, with boys and childrens unbound shoes; besides these, have on hand, and engaged a great variety of others expected in about three weeks. ALSO, a large parcel of TRUNKS. The above are for sale opposite Mr. COCHRANE'S, Bridge street, George Town, where persons may be accommodated with qualities to suit their own prices. J. WILSON. February 4—4t
AN ACT
For the punishment for forgery and for other purposes.
WHEREAS it has been represented to this general assembly, that the crime of forging bank notes, and negotiable notes has greatly increased, and the punishment already provided by law, not being thought sufficient to prevent the commission of the crime, for remedy thereof.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That any person who shall with a fraudulent intent, employ an artist to engrave or etch any plate, in imitation of the note or notes of any established bank within this state, or of any bank which may hereafter be established within this state, or which are or may be established by law in any of the United States, or any person engaged in engraving or etching such plate or plates, or any person in any manner engaged in striking impressions from such plate or plates, or any person who shall affix to such notes, fraudulent or forged signatures, or any person who shall be in any manner concerned in the altering, forging or counterfeiting, any note of any bank now existing within this state, or of any bank which may hereafter be established in this state, or any person who may pass within this state, forged or counterfeited notes (knowing them to be such) purporting to be the genuine notes of a bank regularly constituted within any of the United States, or any person who may pass as genuine any note purporting to be a note of a bank which does not exist, or shall pass as genuine negotiable notes, any forged or counterfeited negotiable note or paper whatsoever, or who shall erase or alter any genuine negotiable note or negotiable paper, or any endorsement thereon; or shall tender in payment, or in any way utter, any such erased altered, or counterfeited note or notes, or negotiable paper (knowing such bill or note, or negotiable paper, or the endorsement thereon, to be altered, forged, counterfeited, erased or falsified) with intention to defraud the said bank or banks, or any other person, shall be adjudged a felon, and shall be condemned to death without benefit of clergy. February 4—w8t
Fifty Dollars Reward.
FOR apprehending RICHARD GOTIER, who broke jail last night. He was committed on his confession of passing counterfeit checks; he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes, very much pitted with the small-pox, and pretty much round shouldered. He was a sailor in the United States service, had a blue sailor jacket and trousers, a long blue coat, several white linen shirts, a pair of shoes and a very good black hat. The above reward will be given for apprehending and securing the said Gotier in any jail and giving me information thereof. DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia, December 2—2aw1t

ELUCATION. A TUTOR who is well versed in the Latin, Greek, and Greek languages, and experienced in the art of teaching, is now at liberty, and would be willing to engage in the instruction of Youth, in a public or private situation. He would have no objection to going to any part of the United States. Satisfactory testimonials of conduct and ability, can be produced. A line directed to M. N. and left at this office will be attended to. February 2-3t
A House and Lot for sale. WILL be offered at Public Sale on Monday the 16th of February next, on the premises on a credit of ninety days, a two story Brick House with two rooms and a passage on each floor; a cellar and dry well therein. This house is situated on Lot No. 10 in square 748 on East Capitol Street, fronting the Capitol. Negotiable paper with approved endorser will be required of the purchaser, and when paid a good title will be made by SAM. TYLER, Executor of Samuel Tyler, deceased. February 2-3t
LOTTERY OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH, BALTIMORE. The Managers of this Lottery intend to commence the drawing on the first Tuesday in January, and to draw 1000 tickets every week, till it be completed. Tickets may be had, till the drawing commences, at the original price of Five Dollars, of either of the Managers, in Baltimore. Prizes in the Prizes Market House Lottery of Baltimore will be received in payment. Orders, addressed to any of the managers, cost price of the tickets annexed will be duly attended to. S C H E M E. 1 Prize of 10,000 1 " 5,000 2 " 2,000 3 " 1,000 8 " 500 15 " 200 30 " 100 60 " 50 120 " 20 700 " 10 5100 " 6 6040 Prizes. 75,000 11960 Blanks. Sum raised including expenses, 150,000 18000 Tickets at five dollars each 90,000 There are not two blanks to a prize. The prizes will be paid, without deduction, at the end of forty days from the completion of the drawing; and such as may not be demanded within twelve months after, will be considered as generous donations to the objects of the Lottery, the chief of which is the erection of a new parsonage house. The undrawn ticket will be entitled to 500 dollars, and the last to 2000 dollars, besides which there are several other stationary prizes. John Merryman, Mark Pringle, James Carroll, William Lorman, George Grundy, Isaac Phillips, George Hoffman, Gouret Hawkins, Managers. Baltimore, Nov. 12-2awtf
The postponement arises from the inability of the clerks to be ready in time. LAND FOR SALE, By the Subscribers. IN Northumberland county—880 acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; good farming land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat, and tobacco. On this tract which lies on Potomac, a branch of Potomac river, there is a large brick dwelling house, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters, equal to any in Virginia; fish and wild fowl in abundance, and remarkably healthy situation. In Fauquier county—about 200 acres wood land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Ruface, near Elk Run Station. In Caroline county—2700 acres being part of what is called Beverly Place. In Spotsylvania county—two acres wood land; adjoining Col. Joseph Beck, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Scholers. Also, the middle tenement in the brick buildings in the town of Fredericksburg. In Culpeper county—960 acres, joins Landon Carter, esq., farm on Rappahannock river, at Norman's Ford—875 acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, esq. and Col. M. Green. Two thirds of this tract is in wood, and the whole of equal quality to any high land in the county. Also about 1000 acres in the Little Fork, laid out and rented in small farms. In Louisa county—that elegant and well known place called Brienham; containing, by a late survey, 2900 acres, which will be sold altogether, or divided in Lots to suit purchasers. The whole or any part of the above property will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or country produce, on giving deeds; and for the balance long credits will be given, payment being secured on other property. COLIN & JAMES ROSS, Fredericksburg Virg. Dec. 12-2
Orphan's Court of Prince George's County, October Term, 1806. On application of Isabella Wood and Oliver Belt, junior, administrators of Elijah Wood, late of Prince George's county, in the State of Maryland, deceased, to this court, to make distribution of the assets in their hands, among the heirs and legal representatives of the said Elijah Wood, and it appearing to this court that some of the representatives of the said deceased, to wit: Lydia Wood, Eleanor Swaine and Robert Wood, reside out of the State of Maryland. It is therefore ordered, that this court will proceed to the second Tuesday in April next, to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Isabella Wood and Oliver Belt, junior, provided a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week, until the first day of April next. Test. TRUEMAN TYLER, Register of Wills for Prince George's county, December 8-2w412
20 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber the late negro man, named JOE, 30 years of age, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, a small scar on his forehead, occasioned by a fall, his clothing were a white round jacket, coarse osnaburg shirt, in common with it very dirty, white horsehair trousers which fit him tolerable tight, a fur hat pretty much worn, coarse gray flannel stockings, & coarse round toed shoes, made brogue fashion with no seam behind. Any person takes up said fellow and delivers him safe to me shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges paid by Leonard Soper living in Prince George's county within six miles from the city of Washington. LEONARD SOPER. January 30-3t
NOTICE. By order of the Orphan's court of Washington county, the creditors of Alexander Robinson, late deceased, are required to hand in their accounts to David Watterson and James Maitland, on or before the 13th of March next. Those who do not exhibit their claims will be excluded. DAVID WATTERTON, JAMES M. ITLAND, GEORGE BLADEN, Executors. January 30-4t
FOR SALE, WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
WILL be sold at Public Sale on Saturday the 24th day of February next on the premises for ready cash only, the following five Tracts of Land; Riley's Chance, Appenine Hills, Harrison's Delight, Addition to Hicks, and Let no man deceive you. Late the property of Kinley Gillings of Benjamin, taken by writ of f. fa. at the suit of Nicholas Brewer use of Leonard H. Johns. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county. January 30-3t
Sale at Auction. WILL be sold at public auction, on Thursday the 12th of February next at the dwelling of THOMAS BARWELL (formerly George Walker's) in the city of Washington a number of Horses & Cows, two good Wagons, and a Cart, Ploughs, Carts, and a variety of Farming utensils, together with a lot of Blacksmith's tools, and a Blacksmith's Shop on the Capitol Hill—also a quantity of HOUSEHOLD & KIT HEN FURNITURE. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. January 23-1d
EZRA VARDEN, TAYLOR, F Street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS suitable for the season and of the best quality—Will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 1-2w
The Elegant and much admired ENGLISH HORSE, BRILLIANT, The property of John Taylor, Esq. of Mount Airy, WILL stand the ensuing season at Mr. J. Milton's, in Frederick county Virginia, one mile from Berryville, six from Snicker's ferry on Shenandoah river, and twelve from Winchester, at the low price of 25 DOLLARS (dischargeable by 20 during the season) with ONE DOLLAR to the Groom. BRILLIANT is a beautiful Grey, 16 hands high, possessing great bone with fine shape and symmetry; his blood unexceptionable; and allowed by all judges to be as fine a horse, in all respects, as was ever imported. Patronage furnished Mares from a distance, but no liability for accidents or escapes. His Pedigree, performances, &c. will be published in handbills, when the season commences. January 21-6t
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 23-1t
THE AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY. THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. referring to the fact of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STEELE, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public. The premises are well known as James and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, stables for 30 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4-1t
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806-epf
ROMULUS RIGGS, HAS imported by the ships Leonidas and William and John arrived at Alexandria, the brig Mary & Allen arrived at Georgetown, TWENTY-SEVEN PACKAGES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of viz Superfine second and low priced cloths and cambrics, do. napped, frize, coatinings and hocking, baxes, Bennetts patent cords, velvets and satinets, silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose, Bennetts cords, molekin and other fancy waistcoating; two cases gentlemen's best London hats of newest fashion sent as a sample, Rose and duile blankets, Plats, kerseys, learnoughts, and Kendal cottons, Carpets and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester, Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4th and 7th very fine Irish Linens, 6 cases India mullins, 1 trunk Ladies velvet and split fraw bonnets, French, India & Italian Mantua silk shawls, bandanas handkerchiefs, Louet and lace mullins, cambric and India jacoet mullins, chintzes, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shawls and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Wishing to sell the entire stock of goods now on hand by the first of March next, they will be sold only to cover cost, which will reduce the price at least 15 to 20 per cent. lower than any in the place. Persons wishing to purchase to sell again will find many articles by the piece lower than they can be had in Baltimore or Philadelphia. To be sold entire for cash or tobacco. The best price cash given for tobacco inspected in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 8-6w
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell at a very low price. Also London FIANO FORTIS. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7-1Mar.3
PORTAIT PAINTING C. BOYLE respectfully informs the public that he paints Likenesses in Oil Colors, in the building formerly occupied by Mr. G. Stewart, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, near Duane's book-store. N. B. A few specimens to be seen. January 5-6t
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the State of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent for those of them, who may think proper to continue their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they wish the taxes paid. Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions and a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers." THOMAS SCOTT. Chillicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 12-6w
ROSS & GETTY, At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York, 300 bullies potatoes 10 barrels prime mackerel 5 do. white onions 20 boxes (spermaceti) candles 200 weight currants 10 boxes (muscate) raisins 1200 pounds new yellow cheese. ON HAND, Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Irish and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Perfect Love Cordials in draft and in bottles; prime St. Croix, Leaf and Lump Sugar. Gunpowder Tea in canisters Do. do. in chests Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Tea of the Latest importations. A few sets of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar Iron and Steel Mould and dipped Candles Spanish and country Soaps With a great variety of other articles in the GROCERY LINE—All of which they will dispose of on the lowest terms. DAILY EXPECTED. 100 boxes mould Candles from the best manufactory in Philadelphia. Also 700 weight prime Cheese, far superior in quality to any in this market. Five tiers best winter strained Spermaceti Oil. Ten tons light and well assorted Iron. Georgetown, Dec. 15-1t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 16-1t
Indiana Territory, Auditor's Office, Vincennes, 1st Nov. 1806. Agreeably to an act of this territory "for laying and collecting a tax on land" I publish the following extracts from the said act, for the information of non-residents claiming lands within this territory. "Be it enacted that if any non-resident claiming lands in this territory, either by entry, patent, deed of conveyance or any other evidence of claim if his agent or attorney shall neglect or refuse to list his or her lands, with the affix of the county where such lands may have been entered or located between the first day of January and the twelfth day of February, agreeably to the requisitions of the third section thereof, then the assessor shall immediately proceed to list the lands of such non-resident, that may be in his county." "Be it enacted that the collector of each county, by the twenty fifth day of May, shall demand payment of the tax or sum assessed on each inhabitant in his county, in person, or by notice in writing left at his usual place of resided nce." "Be it enacted that in case of non payment of taxes, at the time appointed it shall be the duty of the collector to levy and collect the tax so in arrear, with costs by a sale at the court house of his county, of the lands of such delinquent whether resident or non-resident, giving at least forty days notice, by advertisement at the county, and in some public newspaper in this territory, of the time and place of such sale." PETER JONES, Auditor of this Territory. Jan. 5-3w
WANTED to purchase a likely NEGRO BOY, to wait on a single Gentleman. Enquire of MR. DUNN at the Capitol. January 28-1t
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 3 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. Walden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Baraboo, 24th June 1807-1t
CHARLES HERSTON, Bridge Street corner of East Lane, has for SALE an handsome assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are London cloths, Calimerees, Bennetts and Constitution cords, Corduroys, Velvets, silk Molekin, &c. for waistcoats, some fashionable and elegant, Osceola shirt shawls, Damask do. Muhl. dress Dragonet, and figured Cambric Mullins, India and English look, do. rich Lace Caps, Brussels and Thread Lace, Long Pavers, Irish Linens and Sheeting, Russia Sheeting, do. Puck and Dilling, Silks, Quize, Lambs Wool, Worsted, and Cotton Hosiery, London Hats, etc. etc. George Town December 17-21w6w
By order of the Orphan's Court Of Washington county. HIS is to give notice that the subscribers of the city of Washington, have obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county in the district of Columbia letters testamentary on the personal estate of JOHN WIGHT late of said county deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, on or before the first day of July next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 28th day of January 1807. WASHINGTON BOYD, and GEORGE MOORE, Executors of John Wight, deceased. January 28-1aw6w
JOHN OTT, DRUGGIST, CHEMIST and APOTHECARY, has received by late arrivals a fresh supply of genuine Drugs, Medicines, Chemical Preparations, and every article useful in Pharmacy, such as have met the approbation of eminent practitioners. Genuine patent medicines of every description, shop furniture, paints, dyes, stuffs, spices and perfumery; all of which he will dispose of on as low terms as the quality and original cost of the article will admit of. Physicians' and family recipes put up with the utmost care and attention, and all orders from city, town or country put up with accuracy and dispatch. In addition to the above, he has just received a supply of PRESERVES, CONFECTIONS, FRUIT, &c. viz. Preserved Limes, Pine Apple, Oranges, Strawberries, Citron, Quinces, Peaches, Lemon Peel, Currant Jelly, Green Gage Marmelade, Lemon, Marbled, Cream and Mint Candy, Noyau Cordial, Syrup of Currant and Raspberry Vinegar, Rose and Orange Flower Water, Lemons, Oranges, Raisins, Currants, Almonds, Filberts, Malaga Grapes, Olives, Capers and Anchovies—London Mustard, Cayenne Pepper, Refined Suxer Oil, Mignonba Snuff, Havana Segars, Improved shining liquid Blacking for shoes and boots, &c. &c. George Town, Dec. 27-21w2w&wt
TEAS, BRANDY, SUGAR, SEARS, ORANGES, &c. &c. WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH have just received by the Maria, captain Stodder from New York and the Union, capt. Bacon from Boston, 10 chests fresh young hyson tea, best quality, 40 boxes fine imperial tea—final packages, put up for family use, 9 pipes genuine old 4th proof cognac brandy, very superior quality, 40 bags East India white sugar, 40 boxes Ronfettes, best Havana fugars, 20 do. do. 2d quality, 7 hags black pepper, 12 boxes fresh London mustard, 5 cases excellent Goshen cheese, 3 chests Dutch half pint tumblers, 100 Boxes bloom and muscate raisins, 6 barrels Spanish alberts, 5 boxes fine Smyrna figs, 19 barrels Newtown pippins, 3000 fresh oranges, 150 boxes mould & dipped candles—Sampson and Co. and Morris's manufacture, 22 crates well assorted, Queens ware, 750 gunny bags. AND IN STORE, Fresh Hyson, Hyson Chulan, Hyson Skin, & Souchong Teas, in chests and boxes, 25 hyd. excellent Trinidad Sealis Sugar, genuine old London particular Madeira wine in pipes and quarter casks, Lisbon, Tenerife, Sicily, Catalonia, Port, and old Sherry Wines in quarter casks, real Holland and New York anchor Gin in pipes, Whiskey, Peach, and Apple Brandy, high 4th proof Jamaica Rum in puncheons, loaf and lump sugars in barrels, Olives, Capers, and Anchovies, in boxes, assorted, a few boxes Chocolate, Pig Blue, 6 boxes best Maritelles Almonds, 2000 lbs. Coffee, 20 boxes brown Soap, a few boxes spermaceti Candles, and a quantity of boiled Linseed Oil in jugs—Also an assortment of India Piece Goods. All of which will be sold at a very moderate advance. George Town, January 2-21w2w&wt
60 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Honore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely we made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. a blue coat and overalls, one light colored waistcoat, a fine Irish linen shirt and some coarse shirts, three mullin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Durban. JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARVEY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. uly 7-2awtf
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber in August last, a Negro CHARLES—he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again. WM. B. DEANES. Upper Marl. 20, Jan. 9-1awtf