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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1806. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. PAID IN ADVANCE.
Foreign Intelligence.
Selected from London papers to the 7th June, received by the British packet, from Plymouth.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Thursday, May 22.
AMERICAN INTERCOURSE BILL.
Earl Temple moved the House to go into a committee, in order to move for leave to bring in a bill to regulate the trade between America and the West Indies.
Some conversation arose on the principle of the bill, between Mr. Rose, Mr. Seeley Fox and Sir William Curtis, which was put an end to by the Speaker, who observed that by the standing orders of the House the question must be discussed in the committee.
The House having gone into the committee, a considerable discussion took place, in which Mr. Rose, lord Castlereagh, Sir C. Price, Sir William Curtis and Mr. Seeley Fox, opposed the motion for leave to bring in the bill. The grounds of their objections were, that it would tend to injure the British interests in a commercial point of view, by throwing the trade of our colonies into the hands of the Americans; that at such a moment as the present it was dangerous to allow it to pass; that the shipping interest would be materially injured; and that there were numbers of vessel owners, ready to embark in the trade from this country, and to supply the colonies with the necessaries they were in want of, which they could do at nearly as cheap a rate as the Americans; that it behoved the government at least to examine into the truth of these statements, by granting delay for a few days before they proceeded with the bill, in order to examine witnesses to the truth of them, which might be done before a committee was appointed.
On the other side it was contended by Mr. Seeley Fox, Earl Temple, Sir William Young, and Mr. Barnham, that the bill would not have those injurious effects imputed to it; that it was a bill merely to give sanction to the order of council upon which the governors of the different colonies had acted for the last 13 years, during which time no objections had been taken; and that it would not affect the shipping interest, because the same opportunity would remain for them to embark in the trade if they thought proper; that they were well convinced not one British ship would be engaged in consequence of the bill.
The resolution was agreed to, the report received, and a bill ordered thereon.
LONDON, May 23.
In addition to the intelligence brought by the mail, of the pacific disposition manifested by his Prussian majesty towards G. Britain, we are happy to state, upon the authority of private information of the first respectability, that there is every probability that the difference between Prussia and Sweden may be amicably adjusted. The king of Prussia has written to the king of Sweden, expressing his regret at the hostile intentions towards Sweden. In answer to this letter, his Swedish majesty stated, that as soon as the Prussian troops evacuated the electorate of Hanover, and the restrictions upon British commerce were taken off, he would discontinue all hostilities against Prussia.
May 24.
Letters were received yesterday from Rotterdam of the 20th inst. stating that the inaugural proclamation of prince Louis Bonaparte, as king of Holland, had reached Holland, where it excited the utmost consternation. The fate of that devoted country is thus decided. The remonstrances sent to Paris had of course no effect on the steered ambition of the usurper. It has been rumored that prince Murat, the brother in law of Bonaparte, was to have the sovereignty of Holland. These letters however are decisive on the question.
The following letter proves how much the pressure of the war begins to be felt in the states of Prussia:
LONDON, May 13.
The merchants here are very sanguine, that the next mails from England will bring them intelligence, that the blockade will be raised, in consequence of the declaration of Prussia, that it was in no wise her intention to interrupt the intercourse with England. For my part I am of opinion, that it is nevertheless consistent with sound policy to continue the blockade, in order to leave no opening for the export of Prussian produce. The dissatisfaction is that country, particularly in Silesia, where the linen trade is at a complete stand, is general, and in a twelve month would produce every effect that could be wished for. I sincerely hope Administration will not waiver in the steps it has adopted, but continue them with firmness and vigour. In Bordeaux the merchants are obliged to resume their exercise as at the height of the revolution. I am much mistaken if a very few months does not bring about great changes there.
The intelligence respecting the retreat or dismissal of count Haugwitz, which was transmitted to us from the post office, we find is thus far incorrect, that the Berlin article of the 13th was not as was stated in the Hamburg correspondent of the 16th. The letter from Brandenburg assures us, that British vessels are to meet with a friendly reception at the Prussian ports in the Baltic; but the notification of the 29th of March, with respect to the ports of the north sea, still remains in force. It is not impossible that the court of Berlin might have hoped, by a shew of moderation, to induce the British ministry to relax in the measures of vigour which they have so laudably adopted. But whilst that court continues to act under the dictation and control of the French usurper, we are confident that our ministers will neither relax in their efforts, nor slightly part with the large pledge for the future conduct of Prussia which they have now in their possession.
May 27.
The report of the resignation of count Haugwitz appears to have been totally unfounded. There are however strong symptoms of a disposition in the cabinet of Berlin to make concessions to this country, but we are aware that the exercise of that disposition depends upon the will of the Tyrant, of whose injustice Prussia has become the degraded instrument.
May 29.
The abuses committed in the West Indies appear to be of a most extraordinary description. When the proper time shall come for the publication of the reports made to the Treasury by the commissioners sent out under the act, it will astonish the world that the country should have been so long kept in ignorance of the injuries it was suffering. They discovered that forged bills and receipts for articles never purchased, and drawing bills on government indorsed under forged and fictitious names, were common and notorious. They found a most base collusion between the officers of government and the merchants and contractors, by which the latter were allowed to charge stores at a much higher rate than they might have been obtained for ready money. In one instance, as was stated by lord Henry Petty, it was discovered, that to cover this iniquity a bribe of $7,000 had been given; in another, a bribe of $3,000. Vessels, houses, stores, &c. were usually hired at most extravagant rates, in consequence of fraudulent contracts, where others might have been obtained much cheaper. But worse than either of these inquiries, was the diabolical fraud of suffering the merchants and contractors to furnish his majesty's troops with inferior and bad rum, and other articles at an extravagant rate, by which the lives of the troops were endangered, as well as the country defrauded. And for the purpose of committing these practices, all free competition for the supply of articles was prevented, and every obstacle was put in the way, even of the purchase of bills on the Treasury. They were dated in one island, and negotiated in another; and they were sold at a much more advantageous exchange than that at which the officers debited themselves in their accounts. The whole of this scene will now be developed.
JUNE 3.
The recall of sir George Barlow has been finally decided. His Majesty's warrant under the sign manual has been issued for this purpose, agreeably to the restrictive act, of 1793, and the Earl of Lauderdale will, in consequence, immediately proceed to India, to assume the important office of governor general.
American papers have been received to the 22d ult. The Senate has passed the Non-Importation Bill, by a majority of 19 to 9; but as this bill is not to be carried into effect before November, and it has been agreed to nominate two plenipotentiaries, Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, to treat on the pending differences, we are inclined to look with some confidence to a speedy accommodation. The wise and temperate spirit of our ministers will of course be directed to arrest the further progress of the dispute between the two countries.
The accounts brought by an American to Dover on Saturday last, we cited yesterday with considerable distrust. Our doubts were well founded. The Monitor of the 24th ult. has been received, and it does not contain one syllable of the Expostulator , so confidently alluded to. Another American account, through a similar channel, respecting the new Dutch constitution, was in circulation yesterday. We subjoin the particulars, without pledging ourselves for their authenticity:
"Prince Louis to be constitutional King of Holland; the dignity to be hereditary in the male line, and in failure thereof, his successor to be appointed by the Emperor of the French, and such successor to be by blood or birth a Batavian citizen. His income to be 2,000,000 of guilders per annum. All the offices are to be filled by natives of the country,
the servants of the Royal Household excepted. The language, the religion, and the laws, are to be retained, so far as they do not militate against the new constitution. The regal office, will, in a great measure, resemble that of the Grand Pensionary, but with powers more extensive as to the appointment of officers in the army, the navy, the marine, and the colonies. A legislative body of 38 persons, exclusive of a President. A council of state of 13 persons, without a President, including five members of state. The members of this council to be nominated by the king. The national debt is acknowledged. An advantageous treaty of commerce shall be negotiated between France and Holland. There shall be no appeal to the people as to their approbation of the new constitution. It is also said, that the limits of the new monarchy were to be extended to the Weser; and that Schimmelpennick was to be indemnified for his degradation from the office of Grand Pensionary, by nomination to the Presidency of the Dutch legislative body.
JUNE 4.
We have received American papers to the 6th ult. The anti-British party, which may properly be described as that of Bonaparte, have availed themselves of an unintended calamity. The Leander frigate, on firing to make some American vessels bring to, as the captain was compelled to do in his undoubted right of search, killed an American sailor on board a sloop, which slighting the signal was making for New York harbor. This was a triumph for the malevolent. They paraded the dead body through the streets, they stopped the provisions purchased for the British ships, and sent it to the Alms House. A verdict of wilful murder was also found against the captain of the Leander. We entertain strong hopes, however, that this fervor of faction will soon subside. The Leander and Cambria have since quitted that station, and the President of the U. S. has sanctioned the vote of the Senate, for investing Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney with full powers to settle all the pending differences between the two countries.
AMERICAN INTERCOURSE BILL.
Lord Castlereagh, after stating the expediency and necessity of putting the House into possession of every information respecting the intercourse between our colonies and America, previous to the further discussion upon the American Intercourse Bill, moved an address for a copy of the instruction from the principal Secretary of State, dated Sept. 5, 1804 to the governors of the W. India colonies, relative to the commercial intercourse with America, &c.
Earl Temple stated the necessity of passing the bill with all convenient speed, and therefore thought the papers would be the cause of delay.
Mr. Perceval observed that a little delay would not affect the interest of the colonies, as they would (whether the bill passed or not) be in precisely the same situation as they have been for thirteen years past.
After a few observations from Mr. Plumer, Mr. Rose, and Earl Temple, the motion was agreed to.
A Lisbon mail arrived yesterday. It is of the 18th ult. and brings one important article of intelligence. A treaty guaranteeing the neutrality of Portugal, is stated to have been signed on the 19th of April, at Madrid, by the plenipotentiaries of France and Portugal.
JUNE 5.
Dispatches were yesterday received by government from Admiral Cochrane. They are dated the 15th of April, and were brought by capt. Collier, who arrived express at the Admiralty. These advices relate to the arrival of General Miranda on the Spanish Main—his capture of the Isle La Marguerita—and his purpose of revolutionizing South America. The admiral writes for instructions how to act on this extraordinary occasion. This is a sufficient answer to the frenchified or democratic papers of New-York, some of which stated that this project was favored and supported by pecuniary supplies from this country. This the want of the instructions applied for by admiral Cochrane sufficiently refutes. It shows that such a plan was not in the contemplation of the late ministry. The dates put the present administration wholly out of the question. The emancipation of South America would, no doubt, be advantageous to this country in two points of view—as opening a market for English manufactures—and as cutting off the resources of our arch enemy, to whom the treasury of Spain is as his own. Whatever may be the result of ministers on this subject, Miranda will derive an indirect co-operation from this country, as any Spanish reinforcement which may be sent out will most probably be intercepted by our fleets. Miranda is a strange romantic character, less known to our readers than he happens to be to the writer of this article. He is a native of South America. He had a command in the French army under Dumourier in the campaign in Flanders, in 1792.—He is a man of enterprise and of talents. So assiduous has he been in the cultivation of the latter, that he has surveyed every memorable scene of battle, in the four quarters of the globe, with a classic recital in his hand, in order to ascertain what were the blots made on the defeated side, and what the advantages of the successful party. Such a man is at once calculated and qualified to distinguish himself, as a military and political leader. He hates the Spanish tyranny as exercised in his native country, and we shall not be surprised to learn that this tyranny is laid sprawling at the feet of a man fearless of peril, and daring enough to meet the roughest encounter.
Our private letters from Hamburg mention as a report current when the mail came away, that Marshal Massena, at the head of his army, had declared himself independent of France, but that the source of the rumour was not known, nor any other particulars stated.
JUNE 6.
We yesterday received letters and papers from Holland of the 2d inst. Louis Bonaparte, the destined sovereign of Batavia, is expected at the Hague by the 12th. He is to bring with him a most imposing retinue, consisting chiefly of military. The Maison du Bois, the former residence of the Stadtholder, is preparing for his reception. He is also to have the Soest Dyke, and some other considerable mansions in that vicinity. He will be received with "corps not loud, but deep." The Dutch funds have fallen very considerably since the first announcement of this intelligence. Nothing, however, is left to our quondam ally, but the awkward task of implicit submission.
VIENNA, May 12.
The court has been officially informed, by that at Petersburg, that orders have been given by the Emperor Alexander, for the evacuation of Cattaro by his troops. All the difficulties between France and Austria being thus removed, we promise ourselves here a speedy & tranquil enjoyment of the peace of Presburg. An authentic account of the present organization of the Aulic Council of War has been published in this city.
GOTTENBURGH, May 19.
General Dumourier, who has been for some time past in Germany, and lately in Swedish Pomerania, arrived here the day before yesterday, for the purpose of taking his passage in a packet to England.
BATAVIAN REPUBLIC.
Hague, 5th June.—His Excellency Mr. R. J. Schimmelpennick has this day resigned his post of Chief Pensionary, in the Special and Extraordinary Assembly, by the following letter:
My Lords and High Mightinesses: Inasmuch as I have found but too just reason, owing to the deliberated state of my health for some time past, and particularly the apparent deprivation of my eye-sight, to withdraw from arduousness of business, still the consideration of my duty, and the encouraging hope of being of real benefit to my country, has till now withheld me therefrom, to which the situation wherein this country found itself during the late renewal of war, which brought the enemy on our frontiers, rendered this step at that period often less proper. At present, my lords, these weighty reasons not existing any longer, and the conviction that by further services in my present state, and the situation of public affairs, I could not be more of any real benefit to my country, I have resolved to leave a post for which I conceive myself no longer fitted to be of use to my fellow-citizens.
I therefore have recourse to the privilege granted in art. 41 of the constitution, and resigned by this my appointment, as Grand Pensionary to this assembly of your High Mightinesses.
I leave this post with inward convictions to have attempted, as much as depended from me, what tended to the welfare of my fellow citizens. I leave it impressed with the most grateful acknowledgement for the many proofs of confidence which the assembly and my fellow citizens have reposed in me. I acknowledge for it to all the members of the assembly, and through your high mightinesses to the whole nation my sincerest gratitude, with assurance that the pleasing recollection will attend me in this my retreat.
And with this parting from the close connection in which my appointment had placed me to the assembly of your high mightinesses, I pray the Almighty will take under his special care and protection my country, which will ever be above all dear to me, promote the welfare of its inhabitants, and that your high mightinesses, both in your persons
and families, may experience her blessings.
(Signed)
R. J. SCHIMMELPENNICK.
Counterigned by C. H. HULTMANN, Secretary of State.
MEMORIAL.
TO THEIR HIGH MIGHTINESSES, REPRESENTING THE BATAVIAN REPUBLIC.
May it please your High Mightinesses. The undersigned citizens and inhabitants of the Batavian Republic, real friends to civil liberty, within proper bounds, and ardently attached to the independence of the Batavian nation, filed with deep anxiety for every thing which might endanger their safety, and considering a monarchical government injurious to the prosperity and even existence of this nation, have, after being a long time agitated by various rumours, now learned, that in the Gazette Nationale , or Moniteur Universelle , No. 108, of the 18th April last, the official paper of France, written and published under the eye of the government of that country, after some preliminary remarks respecting the form of government in this country, it is declared, "that such being the situation of Holland, she must be a gainer by any changes which she must make in her constitution. If the landholders, the merchants, and the enlightened men, are of opinion that they can have a representation, made by the choice of the people, without distinction of classes or religion, they will create a system much more proper than the present one.—If that be not their opinion, and that they think it necessary to have recourse to a constitutional monarchy, they will do that which will be more advantageous to their country than the preservation of their existing constitution can be. It is their duty to examine their situation, to judge of the circumstances in which they are placed, and to choose between the two systems that which is best suited to them, and most likely to establish, on a solid foundation, the public prosperity and liberty."
The undersigned have been thrown by this paragraph into the utmost anxiety, as they see in it alternatives, one of which would subject them to a form of government, to avoid which, their forefathers contended, during the space of almost a whole century; a form of government which, however adapted to other nations, would have a tendency to diminish all energy and activity in the posterity of those celebrated ancestors, whose names they bear, and who even remained allies of Rome, when almost the whole world was subject to that empire; and the more so, as the system of a republic constitutes, among the true Batavians, one of the first elements of their existence; and no wonder, as the general interest, in the management of the dykes which form that artificial and expensive wall, for continuing the existence of the ground upon which they dwell, renders a republican form of government absolutely necessary; and that that republic should be divided, as it were, again into small republics. For this reason, a republican spirit must prevail in the hearts of all our countrymen, throughout all the different classes of our people, independent of the ancient influence of the citizens, even under the government of the dukes, however modified, upon the appointment of local governments; and no wonder again, as commerce, under the protection of an independent republic, has enabled this small nation to act a part upon the stage of the world, which has rendered us, at times, since we shook off the Spanish yoke, useful and desirable allies to our neighbours, and even sometimes dangerous enemies.
On the eve, perhaps, of being obliged to choose between a monarchical and republican form of government, the undersigned feel the inextinguishable fire of true patriotism too much, to remain silent, with an hesitation, culpable in their eyes at this valuable moment, which, perhaps, may never return. They will not leave your high mightinesses ignorant of the patriotic and republican sentiments which animate their souls. They cannot avoid declaring publicly and solemnly to you, as representatives of the Batavian republic, their hopes, that the state of affairs may be directed in such a manner as to save them from a form of government, which most probably would put a speedy and fatal period to the inhabitable state and even existence of the republic, after it has sustained so many calamities. We hope, and bring the declaration of this our earnest wish, with becoming boldness into the midst of your assembly; for where else can we prefer it, although it may not be drawn up in the usual form, in every particular, for extraordinary measures.
We entertain hopes, that under the influence of Divine Providence, which has often, as it were by a miraculous interference, prevented our country and nation from being thrown into the abyss of ruin, your deliberations may take such a turn, that with the pre-

value of the independence of the Republic, and the valuable maintenance of civil liberty, rather than to see us subject to a monarchical form of government, a great alternative for this country, such new modifications concerning the republican form of government of this nation will be made, as will put the representation, without distinction of class or religious sentiments, upon such a footing, that we will actually show to the eyes of our ally and the whole world, that the preservation of the republican counterbalances all other considerations, with a nation like ours, that loves so much its liberty.
The undersigned declare herewith, as far as they are interested in this case, that, rejecting all political parties, they will choose anew such representatives, or continue in their present situation, those to whom they could safely intrust the valuable possession of their independence and liberty, and consider as men of honor and courage, and that being averse as well from sedition as from chimerical and imaginary opinions, which cannot be applied to the real state of men as they actually are, the undersigned will do every thing which may have a tendency to cause good order, harmony and unanimity, to prevail, under a constitution, by representation.
And whatever may be the fate of our dear country, to which we are attached by so many ties, after this our declaration, which we do herewith openly make, in case of an unfortunate decision, we shall be able to look upon the ruin of our country, and of ourselves, with more resignation than if we had remained silent in one of the most important and perilous moments which our country ever before experienced. We shall have the satisfaction of having done our best for the continuance of the Republic, and will have shown by this our declaration, that if the prosperity and liberty of nations (according to the opinion of the emperor Napoleon himself) can only be secured by two modes of government, either a limited constitutional monarchy, or a republic, constituted according to the theory of liberty, and which should be the true object of the public will, we, however, might be considered as belonging to those republicans, who, without being so in name or country, would be ready to make a proper choice, such enlightened, able, and honest men as, by their administration to preserve our liberty and independence, rejecting all distinctions of classes and religion, in consistent with the republican government, would bring back this country to the degree of happiness and prosperity, in which would render it more useful to mankind, than, supposing the ground itself not to be swallowed up by the surrounding waters in a few years, it possibly could, if it must submit to a form of government, from even the name of which our ancestors have ever been averse. Never shall we regret having spoken out at a moment in which we are able to raise our voice as freemen, to consider the situation of our country, and view the circumstances in which it is placed, for the purpose of making the best choice, in our opinion, of that system of government which alone is calculated to place our prosperity and liberty upon an immovable basis.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23.
The President of the United States left the city on Monday on a visit to Monticello.
At an election held on Monday by the Contributors for the choice of Six Trustees of the Washington Academy, the following citizens were elected:
Gabriel Duvall, Robert Brent, James Davidson, Elias B. Caldwell, James Laurie, Samuel H. Smith.
In the articles we have republished from British prints, our readers will perceive much ridiculous vaporing on the course pursued by us on the outrages offered by the British ships some time since at New York. It would probably be very incorrect to consider these effusions of ignorance and national animosity as indicative either of the general sentiment prevalent in the nation, or of the opinions of the British cabinet. On the contrary, from information of a late date received from England, there is the best reason to believe that the conduct of Whitby will be condemned, and decisive measures taken to prevent a recurrence of similar outrages.
We have received a file of London papers to the 22d of May, from which we have made various extracts in our preceding columns. Besides these, there are but few articles of interest. The most important are those which serve to show the light in which our measures are exhibited in England. For this purpose we republish the following extracts from the Morning Chronicle of the 21st of May. It will be perceived that even this print, respectable as it deservedly is, for the general correctness of its details and opinions, is itself a dupe to the misrepresentations of federal paragraphists in this country; and that with the feeble and false light they shed on the acts of the last session, it undervalues by far its denunciation them. When a print, ordinarily characterized
by a spirit of friendship to this country, is thus made the victim of such misrepresentation, what estimate shall we form of the general state of information possessed in England relative to our measures? Is it not to be feared that it will be tinged with the darkest colors of party detraction? And is there not some reason also to apprehend that the government itself will yield in a degree to the infection of public opinion, from a want of that correct information which is only to be derived from patient investigation?
The intelligence from America, by the papers to the 17th, if the statements of the latter be worthy of credit, is very curious. It appears that the American legislature have agreed to authorize the President to employ the sum of 2,000,000 dollars, to facilitate the negotiations with Spain; and, it is alleged, that this sum has actually been sent to Bonaparte as a fee to purchase his good offices. It is possible that this is the purchase money of the Floridas, which France is to compel Spain to cede, and this is the price paid in advance. But, whether as a fee, or as a price paid to France for the delivery of a third party, the transaction appears to be of a very questionable nature. It has excited great indignation in the U. S. and it is regarded as unworthy of an independent nation. Indeed, if it be paid as a bribe to procure the mediation of Bonaparte, it is in the highest degree base. If it be the purchase money paid in advance to Bonaparte for the territory he compels Spain to give up, it is the most immoral, disgusting transaction that can be imagined; because it is neither more nor less than hiring a ally, or a bravo, to procure for them an acquisition they covet, but which they have not the courage to attempt. Even if they had a right to the object, the manner in which it is obtained, the manner in which it is most dishonorable, and never, we believe, was heard of before among nations. The purchase of Louisiana was a pitiful affair, but nothing to this.
"We must remark again, however, that the transaction is not sufficiently explained in the papers which have arrived, to enable us to form a decisive judgment respecting it."
"New-York, April 11.—We are informed (says the Washington Federalist,) and we believe the information to be correct, that the U. S. sloop of war, Hornet, which sailed lately from New York, carried two millions of dollars in specie (120,000 lbs. or sixty tons) of precious silver part of it borrowed by government, it is said, for the purchase of the Floridas. Reader, bear in mind that this vessel is not bound for Spain, to whom the Floridas belong, but to France. Perceivest thou the declaration of John Randolph, in regard to the Floridas?"
"That the Secretary of State told him that our differences with Spain could not be settled—that France would not permit an adjustment with Spain—that France wanted money—that she must have it—and that we must give it."
"Are we indeed, then, a free people? or are we a tributary nation? Do we not truckle to France? And is it possible to believe, after this, that we shall not have more to pay whenever it pleases that nation to want it?"
"We learn by a gentleman arrived from Washington (says a Philadelphia Paper,) that, in a debate in the House of Representatives, on Saturday last, Mr. J. Clay observed, that 'he had been induced to vote for the appropriation of two millions of dollars, in consequence of the intimation given by the government of France, that hostilities must take place with the United States—UNLESS such an appropriation was made!'—Mr. Clay was here interrupted by the Speaker for prematurely making this disclosure."
"It is to be hoped we shall hear no more of the Independence of the U. S. of America, after the prompt, disgraceful, and dastardly compliance of the majority of Congress, with the demand of two millions of dollars, made by Bonaparte, through the medium of his artillery officer, general Turcau, under the pretence of purchasing the Floridas! Yes, the word independence ought to be erased from our records, and the declaration thereof sent off with our tribute money—lest we become a bye-word and a reproach among nations! Will the world believe that the emperor of the French has had the insolence to inform our government, by a military nobleman, that, unless we sent him, to help and support the pomp and parade of his throne, two millions of dollars, in specie, Spain should go to war with the United States respecting Louisiana, and that France, as her ally, would assist her in the war? Yet such is the fact. And more: such has been the trepidation with which the whiskers of this warrior minister have struck the administration of our government, that Congress has complied with the demand, and the back stairs parasites of the executive have been called upon to close the doors of Congress to vote this immense sum of money in secret Divan, and send it off to France—not to Spain—with most infamous haste! Tell it not in Gath! publish it not in the streets of Askelon!"
"Boston Continent."
"New-York, April 12. Extract of a letter from Washington, dated April 5."
"The House of Representatives was this morning in a state of disorder and confusion that is a disgrace to the nation. Mr. Randolph moved to have the secret journals amended, by inserting a confidential message of the President, that had been omitted. Upon
which motion he came out in a very spirited and animated style against the whole secret proceedings, against the executive, and 'his dirty underlinings in the House.' He particularly denounced Madison, and declared that his confidence in him had ceased forever; that Madison told him early in the session—'France wanted money, and would not let Spain treat with us until we gave it to her.' He said, the money was not given for land, but for peace. There were a great variety of motions made in order to get rid of Mr. Randolph's. Appeals were made from the decisions of the Speaker. Seven, eight, and ten members were up at once, until they became a complete national convention, and had to adjourn from necessity; every spectator in the house crying out—Shame! Shame!"
It is with great pleasure that we peruse the proposals for publishing by subscription the works of Benjamin Franklin, inserted in the Aurora; which the Editor of that print announces as follows:
"One edition has been lately published in England in three volumes octavo; the papers contained in these volumes will be revised and compared with the papers in the possession of the Editor of the Aurora, which are corrected in the hand writing of Dr. Franklin; and a considerable addition will be made of interesting papers, which have not appeared in any former edition. A few manuscripts never before published, and which are not noticed in the English collection lately published."
"The publisher had for a considerable time past contemplated this publication, and had collected a number of articles which had accidentally fallen into his hands, and others, which by much industry he has been able to procure."
"The additional papers it is presumed will form two additional volumes."
"The whole will be put to press, as soon as the Divisions of Papers are completed—and will be printed on a superior paper, and in a style suitable to the value of the work."
"The price to subscribers for each volume will be 250 cents, payable only on delivery."
"A printed proposal will be circulated without delay, and subscriptions will be received at the bookstore of the publisher, Wm. Duane, and by the different booksellers throughout the United States."
Who is there that can behold the following picture of political persecution, without feeling indignant at the humiliating degradation to which intolerance reduces its victim? We trust Mr. Osborn will fully expose the conduct of his oppressors.
FRONTispiece. Litchfield, (Con.) July 9. I have hitherto been sparing of my remarks on my present imprisonment—well knowing that a man's too frequent speaking of his own sufferings is tedious to hearers. But some late circumstances which have occurred, ought to be known by my friends and the public at large—the narrative of which shall be as brief as possible.
It was evidently calculated by the instruments of federal vengeance, that the bare confinement of the editor of the Witness would of itself be sufficient either to induce his submission to terms (which terms were no more or less than bonds for what a federal court should please to say was "good behaviour") or to vitiate and depress his spirit so as to destroy the usual tone of his writings. It has been lately equally evident, that disappointment in this double object has induced the managers of federalism in this vicinity to try how far increasing rigor would effect it. Still failing of success, a bold push was determined on; and a cold push it was, as the sequel will prove.
It is with regret that I find myself obliged to touch the wounds, already so distressing, of an afflicted family, by detailing the first instance of malice in the high sheriff and his masters, the federal junta.
On the afternoon of Friday, the 27th ult. an unfortunate young man who had been insane for several years, and who, the day before had shed the blood of an innocent female, was brought to prison by Mr. Sheriff Landon. The doors of my cell were opened—the young maniac was thrust in the room by the sheriff with sullen & contemptuous silence—and the maniac, whom for the safety of society, it was deemed necessary to confine in prison, was left in a close room with me, without a single word of explanation or caution from the humane, polite, and dignified sheriff!
On hearing of this shameful outrage a number of gentlemen, mostly republicans, struck with horror at such proceedings, called upon the humane high sheriff, and after a spirited remonstrance, persuaded Mr. Sheriff Landon to remove the new prisoner to another room, previous to doing which, however, let it be remembered, Mr. Landon consulted the prisoners who were in that room, enquired of them if they feared to admit the man, whom he described as insane, and advised them to guard themselves against any violence which he might possibly commit—a piece of politeness by the way, of which he had before thought the obnoxious editor of the Witness unworthy.
The next day Mr. Sheriff declared his intention to put all the criminals as he called them, together; stating as his reason, that he was fearful that if he put debtors with me, who was a criminal even with their own choice and consent, he should be troubled; of course debtors must go by themselves! This is as inconsistent in relation to facts, as it is weak and fallacious on the face of it, for
it was very common for him to put debtors with the criminals, previous to my imprisonment, when no one was in the room I now occupy! There were many reasons why debtors would choose to room with me, as they invariably did; and was it not idle in Mr. Landon to say he feared debtors would trouble him for indulging their choice in such cases?
On Monday the threatened arrangement took place; and I was put into the room with two criminals, one of whom has been, and another is to be tried for life. This arrangement afforded a tolerable excuse for another, viz. the orders of the humane and impartial high sheriff to keep the doors of my cell shut, so that my friends could see me only through a grating in the wall!
The republicans of this vicinity, immediately convened, and appointed a committee, who finally delivered, with my consent, the following communication to the high sheriff, in writing, that no misunderstanding should arise.
(No I.) Litchfield, July 1, 1808.
Sir, With the particular approbation of Mr. Osborn, and in pursuance of the request of a respectable number of the inhabitants of Litchfield, who have witnessed with indignation and sorrow the late extraordinary an in their opinion, illegal measures, which you, as sheriff of the county, have adopted against him—and because we are unwilling that the life of a worthy, and much esteemed fellow citizen should fall a sacrifice to the rigour of his imprisonment, which has already severely affected his health—we claim of your duty as sheriff, your serious attention to the following proposition, and if the requisition it contains be legal, your compliance.
We claim that Mr. Osborn, by the laws of this state, founded on the immemorial usage of sheriffs in a similar case, is entitled to the liberties of his prison—on finding sufficient bail that he will abide the limit.
He now informs you, through this medium, that he is ready with bail to any reasonable amount, and to the responsibility of which no objections can be made. We therefore for him request that you admit him to the liberties of the jail.
Mr. Osborn, we conceive, is not a criminal prisoner, even in a legal sense—and in the opinion of many, his imprisonment is honorable to him. He is in goal merely a debtor. The judgement of the court, was not that for the judged that he should be punished with imprisonment—but that for non-compliance with their order he should stand committé—(i. e.) that on failure to pay the debt ascertained against him by said judgement that, as in all other cases of debt, he should be committed to prison. Is it then your duty to treat him with hardness and ignominy? closed to confine him, where he can breathe only the poisonous vapors of a loathsome dungeon? s'is your duty to thrust into his narrow room, without any warming, the unfortunate and dreadfully maniac, his hands drenched and full wet, with the blood of one victim, or to harrow up his feelings, or to excite his horror by crowding into his dark and miserable habitation, and associating with him felons, charged with murder; and with criminals, if possible still more disgraceful. This, we conceive it was not your duty to do. We remonstrate against it—We request that he be admitted to the liberties of the prison yard.
JOHN R. LANDON, Sheriff.
The sheriff having peremptorily refused compliance with this, the following was next presented.
(No II.) Litchfield, July 1, 1808.
Sir—As you have thought proper to deny to Mr. Osborn the liberties of the prison, of which you are appointed keeper. We are therefore desired and authorized to state, that it is his peculiar wish to be permitted on sabbath days to attend public worship. His health, which from close confinement, want of exercise, and the impure air of his prison has greatly suffered, requires this privilege. His education, his habits, from childhood—his feelings and sentiments, on this subject, make it of the first importance that he should be allowed publicly to join in the worship of his God.
He is ready with surety to engage that this privilege shall not be abused.
We are confident, that no law forbids this indulgence; from the causes above mentioned, Mr. Osborn has been dangerously sick—is now ill. No law requires the life of Selleck Osborn, and to gratify a party, we trust the sheriff of a county will not go beyond law.
JOHN R. LANDON, Sheriff.
This having met with the same fate, the third as follows, was presented.
(No III.) Litchfield, July 1, 1808.
Sir—We need no apology, in the mind of any person not lost to every sentiment honorable to man, that we persevere in our attempt, at least to loosen the hardships of the confinement, to which Mr. Osborn is now subjected.
Till within these few days, his imprisonment, though under the circumstances rigid, was, compared with his present situation, comfortable. His friends are not now admitted to his room. He is no longer confined with debtors—but with criminals—one who was imprisoned on a charge of murder—the other still resting under the imputation of a crime, by our laws equally penal—more detestable.
A man in the important office of sheriff, ought not to be actuated by caprice—by passion—or the mandates of any person behind the scenes.
To what cause to attribute this change we know not. Mr. Osborn in prison has been universally civil and condescending. There being now except himself, but one debtor in goal, it seems at this time peculiarly unnecessary that this charge should have been made.
We request, you, sir, no longer thus to attempt to degrade your prisoner—restore him to his former situation, with the debtors in goal. Allow him still to see his friends. Rather than oppress and make him uncomfortable while under your care, render his situation as little unpleasing as the duties of your office will permit.
JOHN R. LANDON, sheriff. The sheriff then said, as these were made in a formal way, he would consider them further, and decide ultimately after consulting his friends and some lawyers at Town-Hill—notwithstanding he had told me the day before, that he was influenced by no party in the discharge of his office! Were those friends and lawyers he consulted, men of both parties, or were they one and all federalists, whose hatred towards me was little less than infernal?
A decision to be dictated by Town Hill federalists left no room for doubt or hope—and the Editor remains immured in a small, damp and loathsome room, with only one grating to admit air, in company with felons!
Whichever pretence Mr. Landon may make I am convinced there is a double design in this conduct, to interrupt my editorial labors, and to waste my health and spirits by extreme rigor. But if God gives me tolerable health, they shall be disappointed; if not, the last dash of my pen, shall be employed in recording the villainy and hypocrisy of a junta, who have too long perverted the feelings and imposed on the credulity of a virtuous people.
The man who obtains and holds his office by sycophancy, will exercise it with tyranny.
From the American Citizen.
UNITED STATES, vs. COL. SMITH.
On Monday the 14th inst. the district Court for the district of New-York was held pursuant to adjournment; present Judges Patterson and Tallmadge. Judge Patterson having delivered a charge to the Grand Jury, clothed in neat diction, the court proceeded to the trial of the defendant.
Counsel for the Prosecution.
Mr. Sanford, District attorney. Mr. Pierpont Edwards.
For the Defendant.
Mr. Harrison, Mr. H. H. Smith, Mr. Emmet, Mr. Colden, Mr. W. Morton.
In our report of this extraordinary case we must content ourselves with laying before the reader, in substance, a statement of the proceedings, and this will perhaps be as acceptable as the necessarily long and tedious details which in another form may hereafter be given. We were in court from the opening to the termination of the question to which we must now confine ourselves, and if in our statement we have no other merit, we may claim that of faithfulness.
After the jurors were called, but before they were sworn in to try the defendant, a list of the witnesses was read, on which we re the names of James Madison, Secretary of State, H. Dearborn, Secretary of War, R. Smith, Secretary of the Navy, G. Granger, Post Master General, Jacob Wagner, Chief Clerk in the Department of State, William Thornton, an officer in one of the Departments of Government, George Clinton, jun. a member of the House of Representatives, and S. R. Bradley of the Senate of the United States. All these witnesses were absent.
The district attorney, Mr. Sanford, moved the court to proceed to the trial of the defendant.
Mr. Colden, for the defendant, rose and stated that the absent witnesses named had been regularly subpoenaed; that an officer had in person subpoenaed Mr. Madison, and tendered him a reasonable compensation, to wit, 20 dollars, and that on Mr. Madison's intimating that it would be inconvenient to attend the court at New-York in person, the officer enquired whether he objected to the "quality or quantity" of the sum tendered, on which Mr. Madison remarked that it was unnecessary to add any thing on the subject.
Having made this statement, which may be termed the lumber of the law, Mr. Colden applied to the court for compulsory process against Madison, who according to the defendant's affidavit on the file of the court, was, he said, a material witness; and in support of his application he read article 6, of the amendments to the constitution, and the several sections of the acts of Congress.
* It is understood that Mr. Lloyd, the stenographer, who attends the court will publish, in a few days, a report of the trial.

rejection to it. The attachment was this day asked for against Mr. Madison only. Mr. Cullen dispensing in his ar- gument with the attendance of all the other relevant witnesses but Mr. G. Clin- ton, jun. and Bradley, who he said were expected the following day.
The district attorney, and Mr. Pier- pont Edwards, replied that the motion to bring on the trial was first in order, and that after that was disposed of they would meet the motion for an attach- ment. If the object of the counsel for the defendant was to put off the trial, they should avow it; the questions were distinct ones and should not be mixed. If Mr. Madison had been re- quired to contemply for on that alone could an attachment be granted, the attach- ment might be issued to purge him of the contempt, and the trial go on.
Judge Patterson observed that he had received a letter from Mr. Madison, Mr. Dearborn, and Mr. Smith, which he read, and of which the following is an exact copy.
To the honorable the Judges of the Circuit Court for the district of New York.
As you have been summoned to appear on the 14th day of this month, before a special Circuit court of the U.S. for the district of New York, to testify on the part of William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden, severally, in certain issues of fact, between the U.S. and the said William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden, I request of all the attention due to the writs of subpoena issued in these cases, it is with regret we have to state to the Court that the President of the U.S. taking into view the state of our public affairs, has specially directed that the official duties of the President be suspended, and that the President be present at this trial, as a witness in the cause, and that the personal attendance required by the writs, be dispensed with, in the absence of the President, and that such a distance from the scene of trial as will prevent his personal attendance be permitted with them, were specially directed, whether the President be present or not, as the President is concerned in the public considerations of the U.S. with the consent of the President and that of the President of the U.S. for the purpose of the trial, in that mode, our respective respon- sibilities will be preserved.
We have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your obedient Servants, JAMES MADISON, H. DEARBORN, R. SMITH.
City of Washington, 24th July, 1806.
Having read this letter couched in the most respectful terms, in which the gentlemen tender their resignation by commission, Judge Patterson said, with an energy that we had not ex- pected in his debilitated state, that if the law of the defendant on the files of the court, did not appear to him that the testimony of Mr. Madison was ma- terial . The crime of the defendant, said the judge, if he be guilty of a crime, was committed in the city of New York when Mr. Madison was at Washington. When special matter is presented, we will consider it. The jurors were dis- charged until to-morrow.
A desultory conversation ensued as to the residence of the two motions for the arrest of the President . Judge Patterson said he would not set the counsel by terms. Adjourned to Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Tuesday morning—The defendant's counsel produced a special affidavit. It has, however, in our opinion, but a re- mote, if any relation to the decision of the court the preceding day, namely, that the offence of the defendant, if any being committed in the city of New York when Mr. Madison was at Wash- ington, this gentleman could not be considered by the court as a material witness, unless it were shown, by a spe- cial matter, that he plain language, he had known what he did not see, and knew not what he did not see. Under the circumstance of absence from the place where the act was committed, it required, indeed, a special matter to prove that Mr. Madison's testimony was a material.
The special affidavit which was read by Mr. Cullen, set forth that the defendant expected to be expected to prove by the testimony of Mr. Madison, Mr. Smith, Mr. W. G. G. and Mr. T. that that if the defendant had been placed in the expedition of the Leander , that ex- pedition was begun, prepared, and set on foot with the knowledge and appro- bation of the President and the Secreta- ry of State . This was the specialty of the affidavit. Attachment were now prayed for, not against Mr. Madison alone, as yesterday, but against the four gentlemen named.
Mr. Cullen followed up the reading of the affidavit with a speech of con- siderable length and zeal, and em- bracing a variety of points and precedents. It appeared to me to be a question of the question before the court: There is an obvious and wide distinction be- tween whether any man in the United States be above the law, which was not made a point, or whether, which was the true and only point, Mr. Madison be a material witness. Leaving the latter ground almost untouched, Mr. Col- len treated the question as the former and adduced British precedents to show that high official characters, in that country had under circumstances an- alogous to those of Mr. Madison, appear- ed in courts as witnesses. There was indeed, he said, a decision of the Su- preme Court of the United States in Guthrie v. The U.S. He alluded to the cause of the U.S. vs. T. Cooper, of Philadelphia,
in which the noted Judge Chase imper- iously decided, on a very special affidavit of Mr. Cooper, that the then President, Mr. Adams, could not be compelled to come into court as a witness. He spoke in terms of mild reprehension of this de- cision; perhaps because he was sin- cere, but certainly because it was his business, as advocate, to do so. He could not wish the court to apply Chase's rule in the case of Cooper to that of his client.
Mr. Cullen was followed by Mr. Hoff- man on the same side. The gentleman gave us a brilliant specimen of his great and ready talents. He was ingenious, and he had need to be so, for where weakness of materials is not in some sort compensated by dexterity of ar- gument, it requires all the patience of stupidity to bear with the advocate— He was, however, only ingenious; I thought him not solid, and this, as he had nothing substantial to stand upon, is saying nothing in disparagement of his abilities.
The foundation of Mr. Hoffman's ar- gument was laid in possibilities; not in what is, but what may be. It he said, he could show a possible case in which the testimony of Mr. Madison could be material; the court would not withhold the attachment. The testimony of Mr. Madison, he said, might be, although he did not affirm that it was material; but in his conscience he believed it to be so. In viewing the subject in all its relations, it would be proper, he said, to take into consideration the posture of our affairs when the expedition was undertaken and carried on. In his mes- sage to Congress, the President, the highest official character in our country, and who ought to be respected, stated that acts of hostility had been committed by Spain on citizens of the United States within our own territory, and that he had ordered our armed force to repel these attacks if repeated in future. Speaking of the functions of the execu- tive, the right of declaring war, he said, was vested exclusively in Congress, but could not the United States, he asked, be at war with a foreign power without a declaration of it by Congress? Congress declared a quasi war , but which hostilities, such as those mention- ed in the President's message, were committed against us; without such declaration by Congress, we were de facto at war, de jure not, and the President was bound to resist the ag- gressions. We were then at war, ac- cording to Mr. Hoffman, who very ac- tively supported the President, pre- supposed knowledge and approbation of the Leander's enterprise not induced in- to a full but sort of half-way authority for the defendant, a quasi war in fact. The Spanish aggressions on our citizens and territory was in the south; suppose said Mr. Hoffman, it had been in this city; besides repelling it, the President might have commenced offensive opera- tions, and have ordered a force to any other quarter, say the Carracan, by way of inflicting further punishment on the aggressing power. Mr. Hoffman thought of Hannibal at Rome, and Sci- pio at Carthage.—As a politician he would not credit the President for so much military knowledge, skill and in- trepidity.
Our territory was then invaded, and our rights infringed, and without a de- claration from Congress, it was the duty of the President, said Mr. Hoffman, to chastise the invaders; such was our situation—Let us now glance at the case of the defendant. It is notorious said Mr. Hoffman, that Congress was debating with closed doors, and if debating in unison with the feelings of Amer- ica, upon a declaration of war. If war was to be declared, and as the doors of Congress were closed, no one could tell but it was the business of the executive to anticipate and provide for it. At this juncture the enterprise of the Leander was planned, and Miranda consulted Mr. Madison respecting it. Mr. Ma- dison then knew of it and approved of it and so, said Mr. Hoffman, did the President. From these premises Mr. Hoffman concluded that the testimony of Mr. Madison was material , for that in- fact a knowledge and approbation of the enterprise, by the President, was au- thority to the defendant to engage in it. Every one will see how fallacious this hypothetical reasoning is when applied to the case of his client. It was pre- supposing upon a state of things that did not exist, and upon authority given by the President which neither was nor could be given, but which if the state of things had existed, and the authori- ty could be, and had been given, would have justified the defendant, nay, he would not, under these circumstances, have been brought to the bar of his country to answer for an act calculated to embroil it with a foreign power. (To be Continued.)
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. NEW YORK DISTRICT. UNITED STATES vs. WM. S. SMITH.
FIFTH DAY. The Court met at 10 o'clock, pursu- ant to adjournment.
Present: Judge TALMADGE—Judge Patterson from indifference not being a- ble to attend.
The following jurors were called over and sworn, viz:
John Sullivan, John Rathbone, jun., Lewis C. Hamerley, Cortlandt Bab- cock, John P. Haff, Gold Floyd, John A. Fort, James Macfarlan, Schuyler Livingston, Henry Panton, George Norman, and Angustus Wyncoop.
The Attorney General opened the case by briefly stating to the jury the counts in the indictment. After which the fol-
lowing witnesses were examined in be- half of the prosecution, viz:
Messrs. Samuel G. Ogden, Dr. Ro- meine, David Gelfton, (Collector of the port) John M'Lean, General Stevens, Richard Belden, Jonathan Ogden, John Jacob Astor, Benjamin Haight, Bernard Tart, Abram Vannell, Jonathan Fay, William F. Brooke and William Al- len.
After which the court adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning.
Philadelphia, July 26. The ship Philadelphia , captain Smith, arrived last evening at the Lazaretto from Liverpool, which he left on the morning of the 15th inst. Our London papers by her are to the 11th, four days later than those heretofore received, via Boston and New York.
LONDON, JUNE 16. Paris papers have arrived to the 1st, Dutch to the 5th, and a Hambourgh Correspondent.
The French troops remain in Bavaria and Suabia, and Bavaria has not yet been delivered up till the official account has been received of the surrender of Cat- taro, which is not expected till the mid- dle of this month. In the mean time Prince Alexander Berthier continues at Munich. Gen. Andreossi, who was on his return to Paris, received orders at Munich to measure back his steps to Vi- enna, where M. Talleyrand's nephew arrived with dispatches on the 20th ult. The correspondence between the Aus- trian and French governments is ex- tremely active. Anspach which was to be transferred to Bavaria, continues in the hands of the French, and we shall not be surprised to find Bonaparte erecting it into a principality, for a member of his illustrious house. Hav- ing placed Prince Joachim as a kind of centinel on the Prussian frontier, he may have determined to station another of his relatives in a similar capacity on the Austrian.
Gaeta holds out, and is likely to hold out for a great length of time. The garrison are in no danger of wanting provisions or supplies of any kind. Ci- vitta della Fronte continues also, under an Irish officer, to make as bold a resist- ance as that of Gaeta.
The islands of Procida and Ischia, lying between Gaeta and the Bay of Naples, have, it is stated, been attacked by a British squadron, without suc- cess.
The island of Capri, at the entrance of the gulph of Naples, was also attacked on the night of the 11th ult. We trust the attack was successful. The Monteur , of the 30th ult. contains a very long account of a very trivial en- gagement between the French and Rus- sians, in one of the islands (Leisina) in the Adriatic. The affair, we have no doubt, is much exaggerated. It is likely that the Russians, seeing the post where the enemy were entrenched too strong to be attacked, determined upon a retreat, and might have been harass- ed a good deal in returning to their ships. It is clear, however, from this in- telligence, that no idea was entertained by the Russians, so late as the end of April, that they were about to evacuate Dalmatia.
We have received New-York papers to the 9th and Boston to the 13th ult. The President of the United States has published a Proclamation, commanding all persons within the United States, to arrest captain Whitby, of the Leander , wherever he may be found, now or hereafter. The Proclamation also re- quires the Leander , Cambrian , and Driver , to depart from the harbors and waters of the United States, and inter- dicts for ever the entrance of all other vessels which shall be commanded by Henry Whitney, captain of the Leander , John Nairne, captain of the Cambrian , and Simpson, captain of the Driver . In case of the return of the above vessels, all intercourse with them is prohibited; no supplies are to be fur- nished them; and pilots are command- ed not to assist in navigating them.— The President, in issuing this silly pro- clamation, appears to have accommo- dated himself to the temporary mania of the revolutionary faction in New York, and we are concerned to find that some of the political agitators in this country have caught the infection.— The Americans in their late treaty with Tripoli, recognise the right of visit and search and prescribe the form in which it is to be made. Our readers will therefore be surprised to learn, that all this senseless clamour against England, has arisen out of a right grant- ed to pirates and robbers, to chastise whom, the United States lately sent their little navy to the Mediterranean. The right to visit and search, carries with it, of necessity, a right to enforce it, if resisted. And the unfortunate death which has happened, appears to have been the result of the legal exercise of this right. The death of the American sailor is certainly a subject of regret, but it furnishes no fair ground of com- plaint against the captain of the Lean- der , or the British government.
JUNE 11. Lord Melville's case continues to oc- cupy the whole attention of the lords, who generally sit on it with closed doors, till eleven or twelve o'clock at night. Much warm debate is, it is said, shown in these discussions. It is not yet known when judgement will be given.
Mr. Fox, in a very spirited speech, has declared the disposition of his ma- jesty's ministers to be pacific; but that no propositions would be acceded to, but such as were fair and honorable to G. Britain and her allies.
The London Gazette of June 5, con- tains his majesty's order in council— That the embargo on ships and goods
belonging to Bremen, be taken off; but Memel, Danzig and other Prussian ports, are closely blockaded by the Leander .
The passage of British goods from Hamburg through Hanover and Prus- sia, remained uninterrupted on the 20th of May.
A kind of influenza, which spares no one, at present prevails in Spain. For- tunately it is seldom fatal. The whole of the royal family have been attacked by it. At Barcelona, where this mil- dly commenced, 28,300 persons were ill of it at once.
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
I hereby certify that Benjamin Howley brought before me, as a trespassing fay, a Bay HORSE about 12 hands high, 8 years old, rigged man, branded on the left buttock with letters L. G.
Given under my hand this 24th day of July 1806.
SAMUEL HAMILTON. July 23—32
For AMSTERDAM, The fine new ship FAIR LADY, CAPTAIN PETERSON, 130 long tons burthen, and articles of final bunk, will be taken on moderate terms. Good ac- commodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to captain Peterson on board, or to
WASHINGTON BOWL. George Town, July 14—w3t
WASHINGTON EXIT.
THE subscriber takes this method to in- form the public that he has enlarged his tavern considerably for the accommodation of Travellers and Boarders; his mind being on E Street opposite the Bank and very near the public offices. He flatters himself from the advantage of his situation and the reasonableness of his charges, with the strict attention to business, to give general satisfaction.
THOMAS THORPE, June 20—wtf
To the North Carolina Gold Mine Com- pany.
The following resolutions were passed by the Board of Directors, at their adjourned meeting on the 12th of June, 1806.
Resolved, That the subscribers to the North Carolina Gold Mine Company be required, and they are hereby required to pay the sum of ten dollars on each share to which they are respectively en- titled, on or before the 15th day of July next, for the purpose of defraying the expense of prosecuting the business of the Company.
Resolved, That WILLIAM THORN- TON, Esq. be authorised to receive all payments that shall be made under the preceding resolution, and account with the Board for the same.
Resolved, That the above resolutions be published in the National Intelligen- cer for the information of the stockhol- ders.
DANL. CARROLL of Dud'n President. June 20—3t&1wt15J
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the Pres- ident's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. con- tains 42 acres, No. 3 contains 102 acres, No. 4 contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Tayloe, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit pur- chasers.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24—wtf.
FOR SALE,
A Handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, 22 feet front by 34 feet back, with a kitchen stable and carriage house, its situation for a public or private dwelling is superior to any house near the Navy Yard, it commands a perfect view of the Yard and shipping and is now rented for 300 dollars per annum. I will also sell a valuable unimproved lot near the premises in sq. 381—young negroes will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Navy Yard, or to Mr. Samuel McIntire.
NICHOLAS VOSE. Washington Feb 12—wtf
June Court 1806—In Chancery.
Thomas Law, vs. Richard Gridley.
THE Report of Daniel C. Brent the trustee formerly appointed in this cause having been returned and sworn to and filed and the pro- ceeding therein approved—it is therefore decreed and ordered that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the 1st Monday of October next provided a copy of this order be published for three successive weeks before that time in the Washington Federalist and the National Intelligencer.
The report states that the mortgaged pro- perty therein mentioned was sold for the sum of four hundred and thirty-five dollars.
By order, WM. BRENT, Ck. July 7—w3t
FRESH TURNIP SEED.
Warranted GOOD for sole use THEO: HOLTS Nursery Garden, City Washington. July 16—w3t
Young Ladies Academy.
MRS. REAGAN respectfully informs the inhabitants of Washington city and its vicinity, that she has taken that commodious house on F. Street si- tuated between Capt. James Hoban and Joshiah W. King, where she has this day opened an Academy, for the instruction of young Ladies in the following branches of female education, viz. Tambouring, embroidery, open work, queens work, marking, all kinds of plain sewing, fur- gree, palating, wax work, French, music, dancing, reading and writing. Mrs. Reagan is sensible of the re- sponsibility of her situation, & will en- deavour by an assiduous attention to the morals, manners, and literary improve- ments of her pupils to merit the appro- bation of their parents and the patron- age of the public. Young Ladies can be accommodated with boarding, &c.
N. B. Millinery, mantua making, glove making, executed with neatness and dispatch. July 16—w3t.
FOR SALE.
THAT extensive and valuable estate for- merly owned by Francis Northing, esq. and the property of Sharp Denney, esq. deceased, situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, three miles from the Court House, and lying on the Potomac nearly opposite to Pae- Look Out.
The property consists of about 2500 acres, 1700 of which is fertile low grounds, well adapted to the growth of Indian corn, to- bacco and all kinds of small grain, and high- ly important for grazing—These lands nat- urally rich and fertile are capable of the highest improvement, having inexhaustible sources of sea weed cast upon the shores, easily obtained, 1 large quantities of oyster shells, the flues, and Indian banks on different parts of the lands; some valuable marl easily obtained may be applied to great advantage.
There is on the premises a substantial built brick dwelling house two stories high up- wards of eighty feet front, well finished, two well built brick houses forming a square, with the dwelling house & nice offices. Upwards of 30 by 20 feet in good repair; a brick stable with stalls for 24 horses and 4 large coach house in the middle; a brick dairy and 1 brick mill house, also an extensive frame barn.
There is a large proportion of wood lands included in the 2500 acres, heavily covered with white oak, hickory, and chestnut, and a considerable quantity of thriving locust, red cedar and wild cherry.
The high land consisting of 800 or more acres is of a good quality, level and affords a good opportunity of improvement.
This property will be sold together or divid- ed into convenient farms, to suit purchasers, and possession will be immediately given. Any further description is thought unnecessary as persons inclined to purchase will no doubt view the premises.
Application to be made to John Murphy of Westmoreland county, or James Moore on the premises who are duly authorised to make conditional contracts for the same. June 2—w3t
District of Columbia, Washington county. Orphans Court, 5th July, 1806.
ON the application of Christian Berra for letters of administration on the personal estate of M c Ewen late of the Navy of the United States, deceased, claiming the same as a creditor. Ordered that the give notice of her said application by advertisement in the National Intelligencer inserted once a week for four weeks.
True copy JOHN HEWETT, Reg. July 18—w4t
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
REWARD 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 STEW- ART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Moore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 7 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, v. z. 1 blue coat and overalls, one light colored beaver skin coat and overalls, 2 swandown waistcoats, 3 fine frish linen shirts and loose coarse shirts, three India neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckett.
JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, 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 sev- eral 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.
ALTER BOWIE. July 7—22wtf
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Ranaway from Pettworth, the farm of John Tayloe, esq. near Washington city on Tuesday the 15th ult. a negro boy by the name of BILL about 19 years of age, of a yellow cast, of middling stature and well made; his clothing an old hat, and old brown broadcloth coat and coarse brown linen shirt and trowers, his countenance naturally good, but will show guilt imm- ediately on being questioned—whosoever will us the said boy and deliver him to C. Bailey the place he went from or to the subscriber, at Neabsco Furnace near Quantico Virginia, will receive the above reward beside what he will allow.
THOMAS T. PAGE, agent for John Tayloe, esq. at Neabsco, July 9—4t&5wtf

LIST of letters remaining in the Post Office at Washington City on the 1st day of July, 1806.
William Allison, Thomas Adams, Anthony Addison, William H. Allen. Joshua Beall, Joel Barlow 2, Henry P. Buel, Ruthy Barlow, Robert Beverly 2, Hannah Bond, Johnston Blakely, John Boore, Mrs. Buddy, Alexander Brodie, William Bowman, Jesse Burch, Daniel C. Brent 2, James Broadwell, Miss Mary Bloor, Thomas Bagwell, Henry Ballard, William Beate, Nicholas Boulvin 2, Benjamin Bacon, John Thomas Boucher, Thomas Baker, Robert Brockett, William Benson, Lieut. Johnston Blakely, George Blagden.
Francis Cowl 2, James Clarke, Lieut. Michael B. Carroll, Jas. A. Cist, Joseph C. Gabel, Paul Chateaugay, Capt. H. G. Campbe, Lieut. Eli B. Clinsen, Joseph Claud, William Cowper, Samuel Clark.
Anthony Drane, Mrs. Annie Davis, Capt. Stephen Decatur, jun. 2, Samuel Dunbar, Silas Dinsmore, George Davis, Esq.
John H. Elton 3, Evan Evans 2, Nathaniel Ewing, Esq. William Eskin, Horace H. Edwards 2.
D. Forest, John Forbes, Jacob Ford, William Fitzgerald.
William Green, Matthew Greentree, James D. Guerard, Capt. Charles Gordon, Erastus Granger, Augustine Gerera, Isaac Garretson, John Gordon.
Elizabeth Hughes, Joseph Howard, Esq. Henry Hill, jun. Griffith Hill, George Hayward, Rev. Rice Haggard, Zackariah H. Hile, Alexander Hamilton, Major Seth Hunt 2, John Harris 3, Thomas H. Hanson, Mrs. Margaret Heaslet, Doctor Benjamin Haskell.
Charles Jones, William Johnson, Thomas Justimer, Richard Jackson, Andrew James, Miss Jackson.
Henry L. Keas, George Kensinger, Hugh Keley.
Jeremiah Love, Henry A. Lamprey, Esq. 2, Joshua Lewis, Esq. 2, John W. Lytton, Esq. Miss Sarah Lomax, Capt. Frederick Lee, Mrs. Jane Lolley, Mr. Lowry 3, Alexander Lyon.
Alexander McCormick, James Meeds, St. Menou, Anthony Morales, Capt. Alexander Macomb, Charles M'Nance, David M'Gruder 2, Mr. John Mayne 2, Mr. O'Brien Mulligan 2, Mr. M'Corrnick, Alexander M'Kinzie, Uriah Medford, Daniel M'Ellwreath, Mr. M'Call, John Manly, James M'Nance, James Moore 2, John McMurray, James Morehead, Peter Wade Mureaw, Pueling Moss.
Midsshipman John Nicholson, Mr. Samuel Nicholson, Nathaniel Norton, Esq. Jeremiah Nelson.
Oliver Phelps, Esq. Andrew Parkhill, Doctor Samuel Peters, Mr. Hugh Patton, Mr. William Pitman, Mr. John R. Parrington, Miss Nancy Prout, Mr. Bartholemew Poston, Edward Phillips, Monsieur R. Parke, Daniel Peterson, Stephen Perry, Charles Prentis 2, Mr. David Parnelle, Mr. George Powers, Miss Ann Price.
Charles Quigley 2. James Rutledge 2, Rev. William Ryland 2, Andrew Rutherford, Maurice Rogers, Esq. John B. Rottenhouse, Mr. John Reese, John Ross.
Mr. John Stiles, Mr. Sisterson, Mrs. Lucy Smith, Capt. Charles Stewart, Mr. Swartz, Mr. Zephaniah Stone, Mr. Thomas Shields, James Smith, Esq. Col. John Snowden, Mrs. Sarah Slater, Alexander Scott, David Slater, Amos Stoddard, Alexander Stewart, jun. Hugh Steel 2.
Captain John Tunnell, Miss Henny Thomas, Miss Polly Touler, Mrs. Molly Thompson, Lieut. John Trip, Miss Sally Thompson, Lieut. J. Thorn, Mr. Joseph Thompson.
Mr. James Upjohn. Honorable Mr. Vanhorn, Mr. Richard Varden.
Mr. Richard White, Mr. Samuel Walker, Mr. Josiah Whitney, Col. Jonathan Williams 2, Mary Waters, James White, J. T. Watson, Mr. Martin J. Wittee.
Mr. John E. Young.
STELL'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. STELL. Washington City, March 25—tf. M. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
JOHN LAW, HAS commenced the PRACTICE OF THE LAW, & opened an Office on the Capitol Hill near the office of Mr. Wm. Brent, Esq. the County Court. May 21—2m
A NEW STORE OF FRESH AND GENUINE DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c. FOR CASH.
W. BLANCHARD, Chemist and Druggist respectfully informs the public, that he has just opened his store, situated on Fifth and High Street continued, being one of Mr. Thomas Corcoran's new houses, & has laid in a large stock of Drugs and Medicines from the first houses in London, and was himself present at the putting up of the most laborious and valuable articles, which he selected from several houses with whom he has had former dealings & personal acquaintance for 10 years past, therefore can better depend on the present as well as the future quality of his drugs. Besides he makes many of the chemical compounds himself and purchased for ready money, therefore is enabled to sell at such prices as cannot fail to meet the approbation of all buyers, whether wholesale or retail.
N. B. Physicians prescriptions faithfully compounded with the utmost care and diligence. Genuine approved patent and quick medicines bought of their real proprietors. The best and safest horse medicines. Perfumery, Surgical instruments, and all articles that form a complete Drug Store, too numerous for insertion.
Anniseed, peppermint, cinnamon, and other cordials by the bottle and gallon—also, Stout, Stout's Aromatic Bitters in the like quantities. George Town, July 9—am.
MORE GREAT BARGAINS.
WILL recommence on Monday the 28th July next, at the usual place (Holzmann's tavern) offering to the highest bidder, the remainder of the property noticed at our last sale, viz. improved and unimproved lots in this town and the city of Washington—several small tracts of land on the waters of Rock Creek, within 3 or 4 miles of the two places, two thirds of which are well clothed with timber, the land generally good, and on one of them a new framing frame sufficient to run several saw mills. A tract of 12 and a half acres on Potomac between the Little Falls and the Canal, valuable for water works and stone quarries. 167 and 12 acres on the north side of the city, on which there are three elegant eminences, commanding a full view of the city, George Town, Alexandria, Potomac, Eastern Branch and surrounding country. A disputed claim for 81 1/2 acres within the city. Also various lands in Maryland. Good title will be given, free of every incumbrance, for all the property except the disputed 81 1/2 acres. Terms of sale, credit in proportion to the amount of purchase money, to be made known on the day of sale. Negotiable notes with good endorsers including interest will be required. Debts due from our father's estate, or from either of us, will be received in payment. J. M. BEATTY, CH. A. BEATTY. George Town, July 16—tdf
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture in Loudoun county in the night of the 24th June, a bright Bay MARE with a baid face, the left hind foot white, the right hip a little lower than the other, a mark like a seam down the hoof of the right hind foot, and it is different in shape from the other; about 15 hands and 1 1/2 high, three years old last spring, a natural trotter, had on when she was taken three shoes. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare so that the owner may get her again and the felon brought to conviction, shall have the above reward or for the mare only twenty-five dollars and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM NICHOLS. Loudoun county, Vir. July 11—3m
FOR SALE.
A pair of handsome YOUNG MULAS, each three years old, Male and Female, the horse has been cut one year, and has been a short time used to the draught, warranted perfectly sound—a short credit will be given. Enquire of Mr. Wm. Prout, merchant, Navy Yard, Washington city. June 6—tf
FOR SALE.
WILLIAM NICHOLS. Loudoun county, Vir. July 11—3m
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the commissioners of the Sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day June, 1798 and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 12th day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the five and half per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the navy six per cent. stock, either from one to the books of the treasury, or from one to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. stock, after the 21st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23—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 clothes, cassimeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain mangle, as, cotton cassimeres, india nankeens, blue and yellow, fashionable Tragalgar white and fancy Merseilles, 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
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, 24th June 1805—tf
FOR SALE,
I will sell two Tracts of LAND lying and being in Allegany county in the State of Maryland; one called and known by the name of "Harvey's Meadows" patented 31st December 1805, for 341 acres, near Shellys or Seelys Little Meadows; the other "Mount Pleasant" patented 31st December 1805, for 298 acres; this tract lies on a branch of Savage river about five miles below the Little Meadows. I have never seen these lands, and consequently know nothing of their value. Mr. Thomas Beall of Cumberland who is well acquainted with the above land informed me they were as valuable as any in that part of Maryland. Daniel Clark and Robert Cowden Stone, Esqs. also informed me that from their acquaintance with the situation of the aforesaid tracts of Land they must be of an excellent quality. Any person inclined to purchase it is preferred will view before he contracts. A grant at bargain may be had for cash, or good paper on a short credit—a good and indisputable title will be given when the land is paid for. For terms apply to the subscriber in Upper Marlborough Prince Georges county. SAMUEL J. COOLIDGE. June 23—8m
TO LET.
THREE HOUSES, One three story & one two story brick, completely finished with Coach Houses and Stables, both situated on Capitol Hill, and one nest two story Frame near the Lyber, on Pennsylvania avenue. Enquire of Henry Ingle, who has on hand a good assortment of Mahogany Furniture. June 23—1m
FOR SALE,
AT Bath (Berkeley Springs) Virginia, a HOUSE & LOT thereto belonging (late the property of Thomas Palmer, deceased.) The premises are calculated for a genteel family or would make an excellent Boarding house, having thereon a smoke house, coach house and stables, with a garden laid out with much taste and included with a good water fence. Also near the town, are for sale, SEVEN acres of LAND, inclosed with a stone wall. The whole will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in or near any of the large towns or cities. Apply to John Davidson, Washington city, or to Wm. Alexander, Esq. Bath, aforesaid. NOTE—If not sold, it will be let for the season. April 16—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
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
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
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber living near Bryantown, Charles county, Maryland a likely yellowish complexioned negro lad named RACE about 20 years of age, and about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high—he has a scar under one of his eyes and a long under lip, also a large cut on the top of one of his feet. Race is not very stout made. He had on and took with him a black broad cloth coat, country cotton over jacket striped with yellow and blue, striped trousers under jacket, a pair of blue striped country cotton pantaloons, and yellow striped, country cotton trowsers yellow and blue, two silk handkerchiefs, one Irish linen shirt, country cotton shirt and trowsers and a white country cloth over jacket double wove, and a black wool hat. It is supposed that he will change his name, and endeavor to pass for a free man. Whoever secures the said negro in any jail so that I get him again will be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home, by BENEDICT BOARMAN, June 20—w13r
OXEN FOR SALE.
I have a pair of working Oxen for sale; they are gentle and go well in the plough, cart or waggon. JAMES HOBAN. July 21—3t
10 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county near Nottingham on Friday the 4th inst. a negro boy named ROMULUS about 14 years of age, tender made, his hair cut close, a remarkably flat nose and crooked great toes; had on an ezubag shirt, a pair of new striped country cloth trowsers and an old brown cloth jacket. Whoever apprehends and secures the said negro in jail so that I get him again shall receive the above reward, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid, by JOHN EVERSFIELD. July 21—3t
PUBLIC AUCTION.
WILL be sold, on Saturday the 26 day of July at the subscriber's Auction Store, at the Navy Yard the following articles. 1 pair of Card Tables, 2 Dining tables 1 1-2 dozen Chairs, 2 Looking Glasses, 1 pair Andirons, shelves and 1 long, 4 Bedsteads, 1 Carper, 1 Cradle, 1 small Chair, 1 Bureau, 3 Princes, 3 brass Candlesticks, 1 iron Tea Kettle, 1 small iron Pot, 1 Coffee Mill, 1 pair of Flat Irons, 1 p. ir of Steelyards and 1 Bed. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. July 21—tdf
AT a meeting of REPUBLICAN DELEGATES
from that part of Frederick county, which by law is attached to the 2d Congressional district held at the house of Mr. David Levy in Frederick town, on Friday, the 4th of July 1806, the propriety of taking measures to insure success to the Republican Candidate for Congress was reflected upon, Where it was Resolved unanimously, that the conduct of PATRICK MAGRUDER, has been such as the last of session of Congress, as to command the respect and confidence of the Republicans of the third Congressional district. Resolved unanimously, that PATRICK MAGRUDER, be recommended to the republican voters of said district, to be by them supported at the Congressional election in October next. Resolved unanimously, That these resolutions be published in the republican papers of Frederick town, and in the National Intelligencer. A true copy from the minutes of the meeting. JOHN B. COLVIN, Sec. July 18—4m
PROPOSALS
For carrying MAILS of the United States, on the following post roads, will be received at the General Post Office until the first day of August next, inclusive. (CONTINUED.)
Leave Suffield every Monday and Thursday at 4 a m arrive at Northampton by 1 p m; leave Northampton at 1 1-2 p m and arrive at Brattleboro' on Tuesday and Friday by 10 a m. Leave Brattleboro' at 1 p m arrive at Windsor on Wednesday and Saturday by noon. Leave Windsor at 12 1-2 p m and arrive at Hanover by 6 p m. Returning—Leave Hanover every Monday and Thursday at 6 a m arrive at Windsor by noon. Leave Windsor at 12 1-2 p m and arrive at Brattleboro' on Tuesday & Friday by 10 a m. Leave Brattleboro' at 1 p m and arrive at Suffield on Wednesday and Saturday by 8 p m. 30. From Shrewsbury by Holden Rutland, Ockham, Hardwick, Green, which, Pelham and Amherst, to Northampton, once a week. Leave Shrewsbury every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Northampton by 10 a m on Thursday. Leave Northampton every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Shrewsbury on Friday by 6 p m. 31. From Hartford by Granby, Granville, Blanford, Sandisfield and New Marlboro' to Stockbridge, once a week. Leave Hartford every Thursday at 2 p m and arrive at Stockbridge on Friday by 7 p m. Leave Stockbridge every Wednesday at 5 a m and arrive at Hartford on Thursday by 10 a m. 32. From East Bridgewater by Middleboro' East meeting-house, to Rochester, once a week. Leave East Bridgewater every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Rochester by 11 a m. Leave Rochester every Saturday at 1 p m and arrive at East Bridgewater by 8 p m. 33. From Brookfield by Brimfield and Stafford Springs, to Tolland, once a week. Leave Brookfield every Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Tolland by 6 p m. Leave Tolland on Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Brookfield by 6 p m. IN CONNECTICUT. 34. From Portland by Gloucester to Providence, once a week. Leave Portland every Thursday at 4 a m and arrive at Providence by 3 p m. Leave Providence every Friday at 8 a m and arrive at Portland by 8 p m. 35. From Hartford by Glastenbury and Chtcheater, to New London once a week.
Leave Hartford every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at New London by 9 p m. Leave New London every Tuesday by 6 a m and arrive at Hartford by 6 p m. IN NEW YORK. 36. From Cherry valley by Springsfield, Ritchfield, Plainfield and Bridge water, to Sangerfield, once a week. Leave Cherry valley every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Sangerfield on Tuesday by 11 a m. Leave Sangerfield every Tuesday at 1 p m and arrive at Cherry valley on Wednesday by 6 p m. 37. From Harrisburg by Williamstown, Ogdenburg, Potsdam and Chateaugay, to Plattsburg, once in two weeks. Leave Harrisburg every other Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Plattsburg on Tuesday by 10 a m. Leave Plattsburg every other Tuesday at 2 p m and arrive at Harrisburg on Friday by 6 p m. 38. From Rome by Redfield, Adams, Smith's mills and Sackett Harbor, to Chenango, once in two weeks. Leave Rome every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Chenango on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Chenango every other Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Rome on Saturday by 6 p m. 39. From Bath by Canisteo town Danville and Williamsburg, to Hartford, once a week. Leave Bath every other Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Hartford on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Hartford every other Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Bath on Tuesday by 6 p m. 40. From Onondago by Tully, Homer and Virgil, to Olwego, once in two weeks. Leave Onondago every other Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Olwego on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Olwego every other Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Onondago on Friday by 6 p m. 41. From Westhampton to Riverhead, once a week. Leave Westhampton every Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Riverhead by 9 a m. Leave Riverhead every Monday at 10 a m and arrive at Westhampton by 2 p m. 42. From New Lebanon, by Hancock, Richmond, Lenox, Lee, Beckwith, Loudon and Sandisfield, to New Hartford in Conn. once a week. Leave New Lebanon every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at New Hartford on Friday by 10 a m. Leave New Hartford every Friday at 2 p m and arrive at New Lebanon on Saturday by 6 p m. 43. From Albany by Schenectady, Amsterdam, Triphill, Palatine, Little Falls and Harkimer to Utica. Leave Albany every day, Sunday excepted, at 6 a m and arrive at Schenectady by 10 a m. Leave Schenectady every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 1-2 a m and arrive at Utica on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 4 p m. Returning. Leave Utica every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Schenectady on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 1 p m. Leave Schenectady every day, Sunday excepted, at 2 p m and arrive at Albany by 7 p m. 44. From Utica by New Hartford, Westmoreland, Oneida, Sullivan, Canandaigua, Manlius, Onondago, Marcellus, Aurelius, Cayuga and Geneva, to Canandaigua twice a week. Leave Utica every Sunday and Wednesday at 2 a m and arrive at Canandaigua on Tuesday and Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Canandaigua every Tuesday and Friday at 2 p m and arrive at Utica the next Thursday and Sunday by 7 p m. 45. From Utica by Whitesboro, to Rome, twice a week. Leave Utica every Sunday & Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Rome by 11 a m. Leave Rome every Sunday & Thursday at 1 p m and arrive at Utica by 7 p m. 46. From Schenectady by Ballston springs, Saratoga springs, Greenfield, Hadley, Milton, Charlton, Galloway, Ballston springs and Ballston, to Schenectady once a week. Leave Schenectady every Tuesday & Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Ballston springs by 7 p m. Leave Ballston springs every Wednesday at 6 a m arrive at Hadley by 3 p m & return to Ballston springs on Thursday by noon; leave Ballston springs every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m & arrive at Schenectady by 11 a m. IN NEW JERSEY. 47. From Belvidere to Stroudsburg in Pa. once in two weeks. Leave Belvidere every other Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Stroudsburg by 11 a m. Leave Stroudsburg every other Saturday at 1 p m & arrive at Belvidere by 7 p m. (To be continued.)