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National Intelligencer.
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NO. 1354.
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1809.
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An Act authorising the accounting officers of the Treasury Department to give credit to certain Collectors of the Customs for allowances paid by them to the owners and crews of fishing vessels.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the accounting officers of the Treasury Department be, and they are hereby authorised, in settling the accounts of the Collectors of the Customs, to give them credit for the respective sums which have been or may be paid for allowances to the owners and crews of fishing vessels, in lieu of drawback of the duties paid on the salt used by the same, to the thirty-first of December, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro tempore. June 28 1809. APPROVED, JAMES MADISON.
An Act making appropriations for defraying the expense of Stationery, Printing, and all other contingent expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives, during the present session of Congress.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expense of stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives, during the present session of Congress, the sum of nine thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated, payable out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro tempore. June 28, 1809. APPROVED, JAMES MADISON.
An Act concerning the Naval establishment.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States, in the event of a favorable change in our foreign relations, be and he is hereby authorised to cause to be discharged from actual service and laid up in ordinary, such of the frigates and public armed vessels, as in his judgment a due regard to the public security and interest will permit.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That so much of the first section of an act, entitled "An act to authorise the employment of an additional naval force," passed at the last session of Congress, as requires the public armed vessels to be stationed at such ports and places on the sea coast, or cruise on the sea coast of the United States and territories thereof, be and the same is hereby repealed.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro tempore. June 28, 1809. APPROVED, JAMES MADISON.
An Act freeing from postage all letters and packets from Thomas Jefferson.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all letters and packets from Thomas Jefferson, late President of the United States, during his life, shall be received and conveyed by post, free of postage.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro tempore. June 28 1809. APPROVED, JAMES MADISON.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
FIRST BULLETIN.
Head-Quarters at Ratisbon, April 24, 1808.
The Austrian army passed the Inn on the 9th of April, by which she began hostilities, and Austria declared an implacable war against France and her allies, and the Confederation of the Rhine.
The positions of the French and allies were as follows:
The corps of the duke of Auerstadt, at Ratisbonne
The duke of Rivoli's at Ulm.
Gen. Oudinot's at Augsburg.
Head-Quarters at Strasburgh.
The three Bavarian divisions, under the orders of the Duke of Dantzig; the first placed at Munich commanded by the Prince-Royal; the second at Landshut, commanded by Gen. Deroi; & the third by Gen. De Vrede, at Straubing.
The Wurtemberg division, at Heidenheim. The Saxon troops were encamped under the walls of Dresden. The corps of the Dutch, of Vorsovie, commanded by Prince Ponistowsky at Varsovie.
On the 10th the Austrians invaded Passau, into which a Bavarian battalion had entered at the same time. They invested Kuffstein, where likewise a Bavarian battalion shut itself up; this movement took place without firing a musket.
The Austrians published in Tyrol, the enclosed proclamation. The courts of Bavaria quitted Munich, to repair to Dilligen, the Bavarian divisions at Landshut marched to Altorf, on the left side of the Iser.
The divisions commanded by General de Vrede, marched to Neustadt.
The duke of Rivoli, departed from Ulm and went to Augsburg.
From the 10th to the 16th the enemy advanced from the Inn to the Iser, parties of cavalry met, and had several charges in which the Bavarians had the advantage and on the 16th at Offenhausen, the 2d and 3d regiments of Bavarian light horse, overthrew the hussars of Sipschitz and the dragoons of Rosenberg.
At the same moment the enemy presented himself, in force near Landshut. The bridge was broken down, and the Bavarian divisions commanded by General Deroi, made a lively opposition to this movement but threatened by several columns that had passed the Iser, at Mouchburg and Freising, this division retired in good order to that of General de Vrede, and the Bavarian army entered at Neustadt.
Departure of the Emperor from Paris, on the 13th.
The Emperor was informed by the Telegraphic in the evening of the 12th of the passage of the Inn, by the Austrians, and departed from Paris, a moment after. He arrived at Louisbourg on the 16th at 3 in the morning and in the evening of the same day, at Dilligen, where he saw the king of Bavaria, passed half an hour with that Prince and promised him to reconduct him to his capital, within 15 days and to avenge the affront done to his house by making him greater than any of his ancestors ever had been. On the 17th inst. 2 o'clock in the morning, A. M. arrived at Dona-worth, where the head-quarters quarters were established, and gave directly the necessary orders. On the 18th head quarters were transported to Ingolstadt.
Battle at Pfaffenhausen, the 19th.
The 19th General Oudinot departed from Augsburg, arrived at Pfaffenhausen, on the break of the day, met there 3 or 4000 Austrians, which he attacked and dispersed, and made 300 prisoners. The duke of Rivoli, with his corps of the army, arrived the following day at Pfaffenhausen.
The same day the duke of Auerstadt left Ratisbonne, to march towards Neustadt, in order to approach Ingolstadt. It was evident then, that the Emperor's project was to fall upon the enemy, who had left Landshut, and to attack him at the same moment when he marched to Ratisbonne, believing that he was beforehand.
Battle at Tann the 19th.
The 19th at break of day, the duke of Auerstadt, put himself to march in two columns. The divisions of Morand and Gudin, formed his right, those of St. Hillaire and Friant, his left. The division of St. Hillaire be-
ing arrived at the village of Peissing, met there with the enemy, strong in numbers but much inferior in bravery, and there the campaign opened by a glorious battle for our arms. General St. Hillaire, succored by Gen. Friant, overthrew every thing before him, deprived the enemy of his position, killed a great number of men and made 6 or 700 prisoners. The 72d regiment distinguished itself on this journey, and the 57th maintained its ancient reputation. Sixteen years ago this regiment had been called in Italy, the Terrible, and it has perfectly justified its name in this affair where alone it has assaulted and successively defeated six Austrian regiments.
On the left side at 2 o'clock P. M. Gen. Murand fell likewise in with an Austrian division, which he attacked, in front, whilst the duke of Dantzig, with a Bavarian corps departing from Abensberg took it in the rear. This division was soon driven from its position and left some hundreds dead and prisoners. The whole regiment of dragoons, of Levenher was destroyed by the Bavarian light horse, and its colonel was killed.
At the end of the day the corps of the duke of Dantzig, made a junction with that of the duke of Auerstadt.
In all these affairs the Generals St. Hillaire and Friant, have distinguished themselves in a particular manner.
These unhappy Austrian troops which were conducted from Vienna, by the notes of songs and fife, and who were made to believe, that there were no more French troops in Germany, and that they would only have to deal with Bavarians and Wurtembergers, showed all the sentiments which they had conceived against their chiefs for the errors in which they had been confirmed, and their terrors were only stronger at the sight of those old bands which they were accustomed to consider as their masters.
In all these battles our loss was very trifling, compared with that of the enemy, who lost a great many officers and generals, obliged to place themselves at the head to bring on the troops. The Prince of Lichtenstein, General Lutignan and several others were wounded. The loss of the Austrians in Cols. and officers of less rank is extremely considerable.
Battle of Abensberg the 20th.
The Emperor resolved to beat and destroy the corps of the Archduke Lewis and of gen. Hillier, which were 60,000 strong. On the 20th inst. his Majesty took his departure for Abensberg, and gave orders to the duke of Auerstadt, to hold the corps of Hohenzollern in check, and likewise those of Rosenberg and Sichtenstein, while with the two Bavarian and Wurtemberg divisions of Morand and Gudin, he should attack the front of the army of the Archduke Lewis and of gen. Hillier and that by the duke of Rivoli he should cut off the communications of the enemy, making the said duke go to Freying, and from thence come in the rear of the Austrian army.
The divisions of Morand and Gudin formed the left, and manoeuvred under the orders of the duke of Montebello, and the Emperor deciding this day to fight at the head of the Bavarians and Wurtembergers, he assembled the officers of the two armies around him, and spoke to them a long time. The royal prince of Bavaria interpreted in German what he was saying in French, and the emperor made them sensible of this mark of confidence. He said to the Bavarian officers, that the Austrians had always been their enemies, that it was their independence they had in view; that for more than 200 years the Bavarian colors had been displayed against the house of Austria, but that for this time, he would render them so strong, that henceforth they should alone be enough to oppose her.
He spoke to the Wurtembergers of the victories they had obtained against the house of Austria when they served in the Prussian army, and of the last advantages they obtained in the campaign of Silesia. To all he said, that the moment of victory was arrived to carry on the war in the Austrian territory. These discourses which were repeated to the companies by the captains and the dispositions of the Emperor, wrought the effect which might be expected.
The Emperor then gave the signal
of battle, and measured the manoeuvres after the particular character of the troops. Gen. Vreed, a Bavarian officer of great merit, placed before the bridge of Siegenbourg attacked an Austrian division opposed to him. General Van Damme who commanded the Wurtembergers, fell upon their right wing. The Duke of Dantzig with the division of the prince royal and of general Deroi, marched upon the village of Renhausen, to arrive on the great road of Abensberg and Landstadt. The duke of Montebello with his two French divisions, forced the extremities on the left, overthrew what was before him, and advanced upon Rohr and Rothemburg. On all the points the cannonade was kept up with success. The enemy disconcerted by these measures, fought only for one hour, and then beat the retreat. Eight colors, twelve pieces of cannon, 18,000 prisoners were the result of this affair, which cost but few men to us.
Battle and Capture of Landshut on the 21st.
The battle of Abensberg having uncovered the flank of the Austrian army and the magazines of the enemy, the Emperor proceeded on the 21st on the point of Slay to Landshut, and the duke of Istra overthrew the enemy's cavalry in the plains before the town. Mouton, general of division, marched with a quick charge the grenadiers of the 17th to the bridge, being at the head of the column; that bridge, which was of wood, was on fire; but this was no obstacle to our infantry, which passed it and penetrated into the town. The enemy driven from his position, was then attacked by the duke of Rivoli, who filed out by the right side. Landshut was in our possession, and with it we took 30 pieces of cannon, 9,000 prisoners, 6,000 artillery chests with horses put to them and full of ammunition, 3,000 wagons with baggage, three superb equipages of the bridge, and the hospitals and the magazines which the Austrians had begun to form. Couriers and aids-de-camp of the general in chief, prince Charles; convoys of sick coming to Landshut, were astonished to find the enemy there, met the same fate.
Battle of Eckmuhl, the 22d.
While the battles of Abensberg and Sandshut had such important consequences, prince Charles united himself to the corps of Bohemia, commanded by general Kollowrath, and obtained a feeble success at Ratisbon. One thousand men of the 65th regiment, left to guard the bridge of Ratisbonne, had received no orders to withdraw. Surrounded by the Austrian army, and having exhausted their ammunition, these brave soldiers were obliged to surrender. This was sensibly felt by the Emperor. He swore that in 24 hours the Austrian blood should flow in Ratisbonne, to avenge this affront done to his arms.
At the same time, the dukes Auerstadt, and of Dantzig, kept the corps of Rojemberg, of Hohenzollern, and of Lichtenstein in restraint. No time was to be lost on the morning of the 22d, the Emperor began his march from Landshut, with the two divisions of the duke of Montebello, the corps of the duke of Rivoli, the divisions of the Cuirassiers Nansoutey, and Saint Sulpace, and the Wurtemberg divisions. At 2 o'clock, P. M. he arrived at Eckmuhl, where the four corps of the Austrian army forming 110,000 men, pushed under the command of the arch-duke Charles. The duke of Montebello attacked the enemy on the left, with the division Gudin. On the first signal the dukes of Auerstadt and of Dantzig, and the division of the light horse of general Monbruns charged. There was seen then one of the finest shews which war could produce. One hundred and ten thousand enemies charged on every point, turned on the left, and were successively driven from all their positions. The details of the military events would be too long; it will be enough to say, that, completely routed, the enemy lost the greatest part of his cannon and a great number of prisoners; that the 10th regiment of light infantry of the division Saint Hillaire, covered itself with glory, by attacking the enemy, and that the Austrians driven from the woods that cover Ratisbonne, were thrown into the plains and cut off by the cavalry. The Senator Demands, general of division, had a horse killed under him. The Austrian cavalry, strong and numerous,
presented itself to protect the retreat of their infantry; the division Saint Sulpace on the right, the division Nansanty on the left, charged them; the line of Hussars and Cuirassiers of the enemy were put to the route. More than 300 Cuirassiers of the Austrians were made prisoners. Night approached. Our Cuirassiers continued their march to Ratisbonne. The division Nansanty fell in with a column of the enemy that fled, they charged it, and made them prisoners. It was composed of three Hungarian battalions of 1,500 men.
The Division Saint Sulpace charged another squad in which the Prince Charles was nearly taken; he owed his safety only to the quickness of his horse; this column was equally broken or taken. The darkness obliged us to make a stop. In this battle of Eckmuhl, only one half of the French troops were engaged. The enemy, driven before us with the sword in hand, continued all night to file off by parcels and in the most shocking disorder. All the wounded, the greatest part of the artillery, 15 colors, and 2,000 prisoners have fallen into our power. The Cuirassiers have crowned themselves with glory as they are accustomed to do.
Battle and capture of Ratisbon, the 23d.
The 23d on the point of day we advanced on Ratisbon; the advance guard formed by the division Gudin and by the Cuirassiers of the divisions Nansanty and Saint Sulpace, were not long perceiving the cavalry of the enemy pretending to cover the town. Three successive charges were made, all to our advantage. Hacked and cut to pieces, 8000 of the cavalry repressed, precipitately, the Danube—during these actions, our shooters tried the town. By an inconceivable disposition, the Austrian general had placed there in 6 regiments sacrificed without reason. The town is surrounded by bad walls, by a bad ditch and by a bad counterscarp. The artillery arrived, a battery of 12 pounders was opened, an issue was discovered by which with a ladder they could descend into the ditch and remount afterwards by a breach in the walls.
The duke of Montebello caused a battalion to pass through this opening who gained a gate which they opened and so entered the town. Every one who made resistance was cut down, the number of prisoners surpassed 8000. In consequence of these bad dispositions the enemy had not time to break up the bridge and the French passed among them on the left side of the border. This unhappy town which the enemy had the barbarity to defend, has suffered a great deal. It was on fire part of the night, but by the assistance of Gen. Morand and his division it was brought under and extinguished.
So at the battle of Olenberg the emperor sent separately the two corps of the arch-duke Lewis, and of general Hiller, at the battle of Landshut he seized upon the centre of the communications of the enemy, and upon the general deposit of his magazines and artillery. And lastly at the battle of Eckmuhl, the four bodies of Montezallern, of Rosenberg, of Kollowrath and of Zichtenstein, were defeated and put to rout. The corps of general Bellegrade, which arrived the day after the battle, could only witness the capture of Ratisbon, and saved itself by a retreat into Bohemia.
This first notice of these military operations by which the campaign has been opened in so brilliant a manner, will be followed by a more detailed relation of all the facts which have illustrated the French armies and their allies.
In all these battles our losses can't amount to 1200 killed—and 4000 wounded. Cervoni general of division chief of the Etat Major of the duke of Montebello, was struck by a cannon ball, and fell dead on the field of battle of Eckmuhl. He was a deserving officer, who had distinguished himself in our former campaigns. At the battle of Peissing, gen. Hervy, chief of the Etat Major of the duke of Auerstadt has likewise been killed. The duke of Auerstadt sensibly regrets this officer, whom he esteemed for his bravery, intelligence and activity. The general of Brigade, Clement, commanding a brigade of Cuirassiers of the division Saint Sulpace has lost an arm. This is an officer of courage and of distinguished merit. Gen. Stram has been wounded. The

Col. of the 12th regiment of Chasseurs was killed in a charge. In general our loss in officers is a little considerable. The 1000 men of the 65th that were taken prisoners, have mostly been retaken. It is impossible to show more bravery and good will, than was displayed by the troops.
At the battle of Eckmuhl, the corps of the duke of Rivoli not being able to rejoin, that marshal staid constantly with the emperor; he carried orders and caused different movements to be executed.
At the assault of Ratisbon, the duke of Montebello, who had discovered the place of passage, caused the ladders to be carried by his aides-de-camp.
The prince of Neuchatel, to encourage the troops and to give to the allies a proof of confidence, has marched several times in the avant guard, with the Bavarian regiments.
The duke of Auerstadt, has in these different affairs given new proofs of the intrepidity which characterises him.
The Duke of Ruvigo with as much bravery as intrepidity, did several times traverse the legions of the enemy, to make known the intentions of the emperor to different columns.
The whole of 220,000 men, of which was composed the Austrian army has been engaged, except 20,000 commanded by Gen. Bellegarde which did not fight; on the contrary, of the French army, near half of it did not fire a musket. The enemy astonished by such rapid movements which were above his calculations, found himself in a moment deprived of his foolish hopes, and transported from the delirium of his presumption to a situation bordering on despair.
Proclamation of Gen. Jellachich, to the inhabitants of Tyrol.
TYROLIANS!—If you are yet what you have been not long ago, if you remember the happiness, the prosperity, and the true liberty which you have enjoyed under the beneficent sceptre of Austria, if the voice of a gen. whom you acknowledge as one of yours, when in 1799, he saved you from an imminent danger, by the victory of Feldkirch which the following year rendered secure from attack your frontiers from Arleberg to the valley of Karabendil, if all this is not extinguished from your memory, hear what I am going to say, hear and be penetrated.
Your legitimate lord, I ought to say your father, seeks you—come and place yourselves under his banners, his heart bleeds to see you under foreign domination, you, his faithful ones, return to be the children of Austria, do not misunderstand this precious title.
Austrian armies, more numerous than ever, more animated and more patriotic will enter your country. Look upon them as brethren, as children of the same father; unite with them, and follow the example of all the people who render homage to the Austrian throne. In a word, behave in every thing so as you have done recently to the admiration of the whole of Europe.
Tyrolans! God is with us; we do not seek new conquests, but we will bring back to the bosom of our imperial and gracious father brethren who have been detached from him; nothing will resist us, nothing can vanquish us, if we unite for our happiness, and for the preservation of our existence. Believe me, Tyrolans, God is with us.
(Signed) FRANCIS, Baron of Jellachich, de Bazin, Chevalier of the order Maria Theresa & Feld marshal imperial and royal.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
SOLDIERS!—You have justified my expectations; you have augmented your numbers by your bravery; you have gloriously marked the difference between the soldiers of Caesar and the crowded armies of Xerxes. In a few days you have triumphed in three battles, with the enemy, at de Abensberg, and d'Eckmuhl, and in the combats of Persing, Landshut and Ratisbon, 100 pieces of cannon, 40 standards, 50,000 prisoners, 3 equipages, 3000 wagons with baggage, and all their military chests, is the result of the rapidity of your marches and courage. The enemy deceived by a perjured cabinet seemed to have lost all remembrance of you. This awakening was prompt, you appeared to them more terrible than ever. They have crossed the Inn and occupied the territory of our allies, they flattered themselves to carry the war into the bosom of our country. To day defeated, terrified he flies in disorder. Already my van guard has crossed the Inn. Before a month hence, we shall be at Vienna.
Done at our imperial head quarters, Ratisbon, April 24, 1809.
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
[The want of time and room oblige us to omit the remainder of the translations till our next.]
SECOND BULLETIN.
Head Quarters, Muhlendorf, April 27, 1809.
On the 22 d of April, the day after the battle of Landshut, the Emperor left that city for Ratisbone, and fought
the battle of Eckmuhl. At the same time he sent the marshal duke of Istria with the Bavarian division under the command of General De Wrede, and the Molitor division, to fall upon the Inn, and to follow the two corps of the Austrian army, which were beaten at the battles of Abensberg and Landshut.
The marshal duke of Istria arrived at Wilsburg and Nemark, and found an equipage of pontoon bridges erected, more than four hundred wagons, large cases with equipages and took in his march from 15 to 1800 prisoners. The Austrian corps met the other side of Neumark, a corps of reserve, which arrived upon the Inn. They rallied, and upon the 23 d they gave battle at Neumark to the Bavarians. Notwithstanding their great inferiority, the Bavarians maintained their position.
On the 24 th the Emperor ordered the corps of the marshal duke of Rivoli from Ratisbon to Straubing, and from there to Passau, where he arrived the 26 th . The duke of Rivoli commanded a battalion of the Po to pass the Inn, which made 300 prisoners, raised the blockade of the citadel, and occupied Scharding.
On the 25 th , the marshal duke of Montebello received orders to march with his corps from Ratisbone to Muhlendorf. On the 27 th , he passed the Inn and came to Salza.
The 27 th , the Emperor is at his head quarters at Muhlendorf.
The Austrian division commanded by Gen. Jellachich, which occupied Munich, is followed by the corps of the duke of Daitzic.
The king of Bavaria has shewn himself at Munich. He afterwards went to Augsburg where he will remain some days, waiting to re-establish his residence at Munich, and till Bavaria should be entirely freed from the enemy.
On the side of Ratisbone the Duke of Auerstadt has gone in pursuit of the arch-duk Charles, whose communications with the Inn and Vienna being cut off, he has no other resource but to retire to the mountain, Bohemia, by Waldmunchen and Cham.
As for the Emperor of Austria, it appears that he was before Passau, having taken upon himself the siege of that place with three battalions from Landworth.
All Bavaria and the Palatinate are freed from the presence of the enemy's armies.
At Ratisbon the Emperor reviewed several corps, and had presented to him the bravest soldiers, and on whom he bestowed distinctions and pensions, and to the bravest officers he gave Baronies and lands. He especially signified his satisfaction with the divisions of St. Hilaire and Friant.
Until now, the Emperor has made the war almost without his equipage, and it has been observed that in the actions of his guard he has been always surrounded by the allied Bavarian and Wirtemberg troops, wishing by so doing to give them a particular proof of his confidence.
Yesterday arrived at Landshut a party of Chasseurs and grenadiers of the guards on horseback, a regiment of fusiliers and a battalion of chasseurs on foot.
In eight days time all the guards will be arrived.
A report was current that the emperor had had his leg broken. The fact is, a spent ball had grazed the heel of his boot, but had not touched his skin. Never was his majesty in the midst of the greatest fatigues in better health.
It is remarked as a singular thing, that one of the first Austrian officers made prisoners in this war is found to be the aide-de-camp of the arch-duk Charles, sent to Mr. Otto to deliver the famous letter saying that the French army were compelled to retreat.
The inhabitants of Ratisbon having behaved well, and shewn a patriotic and confederate spirit, which we had to expect from them, his majesty has ordained that the damages which they had sustained, should be made up to them at his expence; and particularly the restoration of the houses which had been burnt, the expence of which will amount to several millions.
All the Sovereigns and all the countries of the confederation evince the most patriotic spirit. When the minister of Austria at Dresden, delivered the declaration of his court to the king of Saxony, that prince could not contain his indignation. "Do you wish war," said the king, "and against whom? You attack and insult him, who, three years since, master of your fate, restored to you your states. The propositions which have been made to me, afflict me. My engagements are known to all Europe. No prince of the confederation will separate himself from it."
The grand duke of Wurtzbourg, brother of the emperor of Austria, has shewn the same sentiments, and declares, that if the Austrians advance to his states, he would retire, if it was requisite, to the other side of the Rhine. Thus the injuries of the court of Vienna are generally appreciated. The regiments of the petty princes, and all the allied troops, anxiously demand to march against the enemy.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JULY 7.
COMMUNICATION.
On the Anniversary of our Independence on Tuesday last, a number of the citizens of Washington, without distinction of party, sat down to an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. Long, at which the utmost harmony and hilarity prevailed.
ROBERT BRANT, Mayor of the city presided, supported by Elias B. Caldwell and Thomas Munroe.
Amongst the guests were Mr. Pope, of the Senate, and Messrs. Howard, Lyon, and Lewis of the House of Representatives.
After partaking of the dinner, the following toasts were drank, between which the company were entertained by appropriate music from an excellent band, and by patriotic and convivial songs from gentlemen composing the company:
 1. The Day—May a spirit of union and harmony preside over its celebration.  2. The People of the United States—Slow to anger but powerful in resentment.  3. The Congress of the United States—May the harmony with which their deliberations have commenced continue to prevail.  4. The President of the United States—May the wisdom of his counsels perpetuate his well-earned fame.  5. The memory of George Washington—Our revered hero, statesman and citizen.  6. Thomas Jefferson—May his felicity in private life reward his labors for the public good.  7. The Heroes and Statesmen of the Revolution—May their descendants imitate their public virtues, and maintain inviolate the inheritance of their sires.  8. The Heads of Department—Wise, vigilant and patriotic.  9. The Constitution of the United States.  10. Union, the wise man's maxim, the patriot's hope.  11. The Militia of the United States—"The bulwark of its country's safety."  12. The Army and Navy of the United States—May we never want defenders worthy of our country nor they a country worthy of their defence.  13. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures.  14. The District of Columbia—May its citizens be prosperous without arrogance & emulous without envy.  15. Our Foreign Relations—Let the language of the Declaration of Independence be the language of every American—"Enemies in war, in peace friends."  16. The City of Washington—May its prosperity equal the fond hopes of its illustrious founder.  17. The fair daughters of America—May they reward heroes, and nurse patriots. 
(COMMUNICATION.)
FOURTH OF JULY.
The democratic citizens of the district of Columbia met at an early hour at the city of Washington, according to the arrangement of the three united committees of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, and proceeded to the church in F street, where being honored with the presence of the President of the U. S. the heads of departments, and a great concourse of ladies and strangers, they heard the oration from Joel Barlow, which had been previously announced in the public papers. This was a most solemn and impressive discourse upon some of the most important duties that still remain to be performed by the government and people of this country, for consolidating, improving and perpetuating our great confederated republic.
The Oration will be given in our next.
The scene in the Church was much enlivened by a number of appropriate airs from an elegant Band of Music, composed of amateurs, attached to captain Davidson's company of Light Infantry; who patriotically volunteered their services for the occasion.
The oration was preceded by the Declaration of Independence, read by General Mason. This monumental act of sovereignty he prefaced by a few interesting remarks on that distressing state of things which in 1776 forced the colonies to this measure, and by reading the list of those illustrious names that stand affixed to the act as the objects of national gratitude.
After the oration, the company waited on the President at his House with the usual ceremonies of congratulation.
At 3 o'clock they assembled again at a handsome dinner provided by Mr. Lindsay, in the Centre Market, at which Joel Barlow, Esq. presided, assisted by Gen. Mason and Capt. Smith. They were gratified with the presence of the Heads of Departments, the Attorney General, Post-Master General, the Treasurer and Comptroller. The greatest harmony and hilarity prevailed, and the following toasts were drank under the discharge of cannon, and interluded with songs and various patriotic airs from the Marine Band of Music. They retired at sunset, when the amusement of the Theatre closed the evening, as that of the table had closed the day.
REMARKS OF GEN. MASON:
FELLOW CITIZENS, In the distribution of the arrangements for the celebration of the day, it has been allotted to me, to read the Declaration of Independence.
On this occasion, it can but be interesting to you, to have called to your recollection, the illustrious patriots
and statesmen, who filled our supreme councils at that portentous period, who, in times of darkness and distress, and in the face of the desolating armies of the then parent state, had the wisdom to discern and the courage to seize the critical moment, at which it became proper to throw off former allegiance, to assume a standing among the nations of the earth, and to stake their country on the issue.
I shall then, with a view to perspicuity, introduce earlier than authorised by strict order, the names of the members of the Congress of '76, who set their hands to this important instrument, most of whom are now tenants of the silent tomb: of the fifty-six men thus eminently conspicuous in the eyes of the world, not more than twelve at this time live, to witness the admiration and receive the thanks of a grateful people. Revered be the memory of the departed!
[Then was read the Declaration of Independence with the names affixed thereto.]
TOASTS.
 1. The Day—Consecrated to festivity and joy, so long as the American bosom shall expand with the love of liberty!—1 gun.  2. The cardinal principles of democracy—Right of suffrage freely and equally exercised, and often repeated—a well regulated confidence in public servants, and submission to the will of the majority.—3 guns.  3. The President of the United States.—3 guns.  4. The memory of George Washington—The champion of liberty, the father of his country, and friend of man.—3 guns.  5. Public Functionaries—Upright and firm in the discharge of their duties, a free people will support them in all difficulties.—1 gun.  6. The Congress of '76—A bright constellation of sages, luminous in wisdom, pure in patriotism, and deathless in fame.—1 gun.  7. Our beloved Fellow-Citizen, Thomas Jefferson—Crowned with immortal glory, he has retired from his labors to enjoy the sweets of an approving conscience, and the plaudits of a grateful nation.—3 guns, 3 cheers.  8. The Late Administration—Time has displayed the wisdom of their measures and refuted the calumnies of their enemies.—1 gun.  9. James Madison, the Friend of Jefferson—That he may equal the virtues of his predecessor, is our sincere hope; that he will emulate them, is our firm belief; may his life be happy and his memory revered!—3 guns.  10. The memory of those Heroes who fought and bled for their country—Gratitude has woven for them an unfading wreath of glory.—3 guns.  11. The Militia of the U. States—The invincible bulwark of a free people.—1 gun.  12. Armies and Navies—Just enough and no more.—1 gun.  13. Public Schools—The firmest basis on which to erect the Temple of Liberty; the diffusion of knowledge is the bane of despotism.—3 guns.  14. Canals, Roads and Bridges—The arteries, veins and ribs of the political body.—1 gun.  15. Our coulters—Like our keels, they shall cease to plow when freedom shall cease to guide.—1 gun.  16. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures—The three pillars of our national prosperity.—1 gun.  17. The restoration of political union and harmony—Animated by one soul, may Americans forget all distinctions but the love of their country.—3 guns. 
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the Secretary of State.
Our federal union, the palladium of our national safety.
By the Secretary of War.
Our fellow-citizens, east, west, north and south, who are now celebrating the return of this joyous anniversary.
By the Secretary of the Navy.
The American Fair.
By the Comptroller.
The People.
By Mr. Cobain.
George Clinton, Vice President of the U. States.
When the Heads of Departments had retired—
By Maj. Jones.
The Heads of the Departments—proud of their country, and setting a just value on the distinctions she bestows, they disdain the little vanities of office and the narrow views of selfish ambition.
By Gen. Mason.
The embargo—May the contempt of the community light on the lawless miscreant, who, in the day of trial, was harvesting on the privation of his brethren.
By Capt. Alexander Smith.
The farmers of the United States of America.
By Capt. John Longden.
General James Wilkinson—He has not ceased to deserve well of his country.
By Dr. Blake.
The belligerent nations of the Old World—All we require of them is justice, and justice they must yield us.
When Mr. Barlow had retired—
By Mr. Weightman.
Our illustrious fellow-citizen Joel Barlow—the Orator of the day.
The following letter from the commanding officer of the port of Sackett harbor, has been communicated for publication by Mr. Sackett, in answer to a publication some time since made under the signature of Lieut. J. Cross. [The original is in our hands.]
SIR,
I have received your note of the 8 th inst. calling on me for answers to the following questions: "Do you know, do you believe, that I ever sanctioned, while in the office of Collector, or since, any direct or indirect violations of the embargo laws by Capt. Eadus, vessel or any other vessel or boat, or in any other way or by any person whomsoever? Do you know, believe, or have you been credibly informed of any being engaged directly or indirectly in such violations either when in office or since? Do you know or have you been credibly informed of any having any concern or agency in the riots between Lieut. Cross and capt. Eadus, and between Lieut. Cross and other persons which occurred at this place?"
The two first questions I answer without reserve in the negative; the last I answer that I believe you had no concern in the riots between Lieut. Cross and capt. Eadus, and between Lieut. Cross and other persons, other than that of a mediator, & becoming every lover of peace and order in society.
With respect to the extract of a letter accompanying the defence of Lieut. Cross, I wish to observe, that I am the author of it, as you expect; but I by no means designed or expected, when I gave Lieut. Cross leave to make the extract, that it would have the effect you inform me it has abroad, that is a confirmation of the facts composing his defence.
I am respectfully, your
Obedient humble servant, WM. P. BENNETT.
N. B. You are at liberty, sir, to make use of this letter as you think proper.
Mr. W. Sackett.
DIED on the 25 th June, in the 40 th year of her age, Mrs. Catharine Laidler, wife of Mr. John Laidler, of Rose Hall, Charles county, Maryland, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with christian patience. In the death of this highly amiable lady, society has lost one of its brightest ornaments, and her family an affectionate wife and mother; in her character were blended the interesting virtues of philanthropy, benevolence and humanity. The sociability of her disposition, suavity of manner, and exemplary piety, excited the admiration of her acquaintances, and the love of her friends. She was deemed an example worthy of imitation by those who admire the brilliant galaxy of heavenly qualities by which she was surrounded. This last tribute is paid by a friend that loved her while living, and deplores her death.
From the Enquirer.
We have now in the PRESS, a very interesting Work, published in London, under the title of "Letters on the subject of the Catholics, to my brother Abraham, who lives in the country." By PETER PLYM-LEY.—This tract abounds with the liveliest sketches of the Ministry and Measures of Great Britain, couched in the severest spirit of just satire.—Of this, the reader has a specimen in the following just and nervous description of British injustice.
So great has been the rage for it in England, that it is now in its eleventh edition. It exposes the folly of excluding the Catholics from the highest civil and military offices of Great Britain. It inflicts ample and retributive justice upon the iniquitous ministry, who now rule the destinies of that unhappy Empire.—This composition is certainly from a pen of the first water—if not from the pen of Sheridan, to whom it is ascribed, it is at least from one not much his inferior in wisdom and wit. Every Irishman should have a copy of it—every man, who wishes to see the follies of the British ministry lashed to the very bone, should have it by him. This pamphlet will be out in a few days.
From French Papers.
The emperor of Russia has required the assemblage of a Congress at Yassy, in Moldavia, to whom he has declared his determination to retain under his authority the countries bordering on the left of the Danube, which had been so long the source of quarrels with the Turks. The minister of the Porte at Yassy opposed the occupation, and set off for Constantinople, but a powerful Russian force had already come in aid of the determination.
The canal of the north is proceeding to its completion with the greatest activity; the second section of this canal which unites the Meuse and the Rhine, passing by Ness, and emptying itself at Venloo, is three parts completed, the fourth part will unite the Rhine with the Nethe, and is 14,400 metres (three leagues) long.
Before the action of the 21 st April, the emperor Napoleon harangued the Bavarian troops, to this effect—"Remember this is to be the last war with which you will be troubled by the House of Austria."
Philadelphia, July 3.
On Saturday evening arrived the brig Fair American, Capt. Bruce, from Dunkirk. This vessel was taken up by Mr. Armstrong, our minister, on permission granted him, by Bonaparte, to bring dispatches to this country, with liberty to bring off a large number of captains and other persons belonging to England and America, who had been detained for some time in France.—She sailed from Dunkirk on the 8 th of May, and the same day landed 30 or 40 passengers (chiefly women) at Dover.
By the above gentlemen and other passengers, we learn that this vessel was taken up, and the dispatches made out previous to the arrival of the Mentor, from the United States.—The Mentor had arrived but a few days before she sailed, and would not sail for the United States before the middle or latter end of June, as all communication with Bonaparte, who was in Germany, would be tedious, as he could not receive a courier in less than six days from Paris.—They also say, that considerable application was made to him before his departure from Paris, respecting American ships, but in vain, as he seemed determined to get what he could and keep what he got, and it is supposed his victories in Germany will not make him in a better humor with America.
That the non-intercourse with America is so severely felt in France, that the

Washington county, District of Columbia I DO hereby certify that William Jenkins of the county aforesaid, this day brought before me a trespassing stray, a bright Bay Mare, about 12 or 13 years old, newly blind, two hind feet white, two or three white spots on the fore off foot above her hoof, and one small saddle spot. Given under my hand, this 20th of June 1809. NICHOLAS YOUNG. The owner may have her again by proving property, paying charges, by applying to WM. JENKINS. June 23-3t
A RUNAWAY NEGRO. WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Maryland, on the 12th inst. (June) was a runaway, negro man named JAMES BROWN, about 23 or 24 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, had on when committed a lead colored cloth roundabout, drab cloth pantaloons and tow shirt—he says he had on when he ran away, blue nankeen roundabout and pantaloons; that he belongs to a Mr. Briggs, who was taking him to Columbia, and that he was formerly the property of John Sutton on the Eastern Shore, Maryland. His owner is desired to take him away, or he will be sold for his jail fees, &c. according to law. ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. June 23-1w
George Thompson & Thomas Hyde } In Chancery. vs. John Crookshank's heirs. ORDERED, That the sale made by Daniel Bussard, the trustee for the sale of the real estate of John Crookshank, deceased, as reported by him, be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the fourth Monday of December next—Provided a copy of this order be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist once a week for three weeks before the first day of December next. The report states, that the interest of John Crookshank, in the several houses and lots mentioned in the decree in this case sold for $151 dollars. By Order, WM. BRENT, Clk. June 23-3t
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. A RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 5th inst. a mulatto lad—JIM—who is about seventeen years of age, has a straight black hair, lately cut, and black eyes. He had on when he absconded from me, a short blue kersey jacket and blue pantaloons patched with white, a large pair of laced shoes, an old hat, osnaburg shirt, with an old handkerchief round his neck—he has a father living in the city of Washington, near the navy yard, by the name of George, or George Beall, who served his time with Mr. John Addison, Jun., and a mother by the name of Sophy, who I sold to her husband a few years past, and expect he will make to them or probably to Baltimore as he has some friends and relations there also. I will give forty dollars for securing said lad in jail so that I get him again, or the above reward if taken out of the district of Columbia or state of Maryland. RACHEL PRATT, Prince George's County, June 18th, 1809. June 19-3t&w
By the subscribers, that on the second day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and in the thirty-third year of American Independence, Joseph MILLIGAN, of the said district, had deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "The Child of Feeling, A comedy, in five acts." By George Watterston, Esq. In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." G. DENBALE, Clerk of the District Court of Columbia. June 26-copm.
MR. G. G. BURGEIS, Physician, from Bonnay, and maker of many Medicines approved by physicians of Paris, and latterly by the Medical Faculty of Louisiana; amongst which, are An Anti-syphilitic Medicine extracted from the juice of vegetables, which roots out the Venereal Virus with certainty. Some physicians have regarded vegetables as insufficient to combat this virus; but partial hypotheses are of no weight against daily proofs of numbers who attest the efficacy of certain vegetables and their superiority over mercury, especially when the latter is badly administered. Those persons who are afflicted with Venereal complaints, or who fear the consequences of some internal poison ought not to play with their constitution. Some of the consequences of the remains of an ill-cured complaint, are impurities of the blood or other fluids, are the Scrofula, King's Evil, Scurvy, Leucocy, Cancers or Rheumatism. The Rectified Spirit of Vegetables is an Elixir which has the property of re-establishing the disordered part of the frame and improving hereto an ordinate and lively heat. It cures Falling sickness, the Apoplexy, Palsey, Paralysis, Gangrene, Madness, Fumings, and in general of all weaknesses. He has also new remedies for curing the Consumption by a moist fumigation of Vegetables or Vapor Baths. Those who wish to apply to him will please to call on Mr. GALLIZIO, Barber at the Navy Yard, where they will meet him three times a week, viz. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. July 3-3t
The subscriber offers for sale that elegant and valuable estate, called WILTON, lying nine miles below Richmond. The dwelling house is not inferior to any in the state; the offices are commodious; the garden and yard are handsomely laid out. The situation combines so many advantages, that I am unwilling to give a description of it, wishing any gentleman who is disposed to purchase, to come and view it. It may not be amiss however to observe, that James River runs 100 yards from the door of the house, that vessels of five hundred hogsheads have loaded at Warwick, one mile above it, that the water carriage to Richmond is only six miles, that there is a good shed and herring fishery, and that wild fowl are frequently procured. A small Grist Mill, is attached to it on a stream that runs through the plantation. —Also— 2000 ACRES OF LAND, Lying on Fighting Creek, Powhatan county, two miles from the Court House, which will be divided into two or more lots to suit purchasers. This land is well watered and calculated for the culture of wheat, corn and tobacco. For terms apply to the subscriber residing in Richmond, or William Berkeley, in Powhatan. WILLIAM RANDOLPH. Richmond, June 23-w3m.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, At Northumberland court-house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on Tuesday the 5th of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, five contiguous plantations, amounting together to about 2,700 acres, situate on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq. and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers, but it is understood, that about 1,700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1,000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The water carriage is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable. The premises will be shown to persons intending to purchase, by Col. James Moore, who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to THOMAS ROBINSON, Near Chester, Delaware, Or to W. LEWIS, at Phila. June 7-tlds.
CITY LOTS FOR SALE. THE undermentioned lots of ground are offered for sale, either separately or by squares, on liberal terms either for cash or on credit; they are all free from mortgage or incumbrance, and are subject to no litigation or contest as the titles are derived by immediate conveyance from the Chancellor of Maryland and the commissioners of Washington, to Messrs. Henry Pratt, Thomas Willing Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, and Jacob Baker of the Aggregate Fund. Square No 54 Lot no 9 sq 72. Lot no 24 8 10 12 13 14 15 18 sq 84 Lot no 1 sq 85 Lots no 20 21 22 sq 103 Lots no 7 8 9 sq 145 Lots no 1 2 7 8 sq 146 Lots no 1 2 3 sq 147 Lot no 4 sq 163 Lots no 5 6 7 12 13 14 sq 238 Lots no 6 7 10 11 12 15 16 sq 293 Lots no 1 2 3 7 8 11 12 13 18 sq 349 Lots no 1 2 3 sq 376 10 10 16 17 18 8,409 Lot no 3 4 7 8 9 17 18 sq 487 Lots no 5 6 7 10 4 488 10 8 7 12 sq 489 Lots 5 6 7 sq 491 1 10 11 12 13 14 24 sq 493 Lots no 7 8 sq 494 Lots no 9 10 sq 531 Lot 3 4 8 11 2 13 14 sq 533 Lots no 13 15 16 17 sq 584 Lots no 1 2 3 4 21 22 23 24 sq 588 whole square Bait of 390 whole square sq 635 Lots no 1 2 3 5 6 9 10 sq 638 Lots no 1 2 3 sq 639 Lot no 1 sq 640 Lot no 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 sq 641 whole square sq 642 Lot no 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 19 Bait of 643 Lot no 2 South 643 Lot no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 sq 644 Lots no 1 5 7 Bait of 645 whole square sq 878 Lots no 16 17 18 19 20 sq 973 Lots no 4 5 6 7 8 20 21 sq 995 Lots no 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 south of 1079 Lot no 1 2 4 sq 1040 Lot no 1 2 3 4 5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 sq 1021 Lot no 1 sq 1024 Lot no 2 sq 1023 Lots no 4 5 7 8 9 10 sq 1024 Lots no 1 2 3 7 sq 1045 Lots no 9 10 12 sq 1046 Lots no 2 4 15 sq 1047 Lots no 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 20 sq 1048 Lot no 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Persons disposed to purchase are desired to apply to JAMES GREENLEAF, or in his absence to SAMUEL ELLIOTT, JR. Greene Point, June 28-3t&w
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment Sponcelts & rich silk Moleskins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Horwell's celebrated PATENT FARALLEL SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27-4f
PATENT WASHING MACHINE. A Newly Invented Patent Washing Machine, far superior to any hitherto in use, may be had of the subscriber, who has the Patent Right for the district of Columbia. I am so well satisfied of the inestimable value of this machine from a trial of one of them more than two months, that I purpose to have one made, that any family wishing to purchase can first make a trial of JNO. THOMAS. 3rd. May 24-3t&w
SWEET SPRINGS, VIRGINIA. THE Subscriber has been at great expense and trouble to render this much esteemed place comfortable and pleasant for the present session. Gentlemen and ladies who are desirous of visiting those waters, may depend upon every exertion on the part of the subscriber to make their time agreeable. O. TOWLES, JUN. June 21-3w.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION At Rhodes's hotel, on Saturday the 8th of July instant, ONE half of LOT No. 10, square 255, with a Two Story Frame Dwelling and Kitchen on the same—Also, one half LOT No. 6, square 253, situated on F street between the Bank and War Office. Terms to be made known on the day of sale, to commence at 5 o'clock P. M. MARY MCNEMARA, Executrix of Cornelius McDermott Roe. N. B. An indisputable title will be given by Capt. W. Brent, who is appointed trustee in this case. MARY MCNEMARA. July 5-2t
SPRING GOODS. BAKER & RIGGS—SIGN THE PLOUGH. Has received by the late arrival an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, Which they will sell at reduced prices for cash, or to punctilious customers at short dates. Among their stock are— 550 Pieces Calicoes, Cambrie Muslins, Ginghams, Dimities, Chintzes & Shirting Muslins. 500 Pieces of coarse and fine India Muslins. 2500 Yds. Bright Ingrane and Venetian Garpetting. 600 Yds. Italian, French and India Silks. Notted, Ceded, Mulmul and Leno Muslins. Fancy Robes, Long Shawls, Spencers and Veils. Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Sleeves and Gloves. Cloths, Fancy Waistcoating, and fine Hats. Elegant Silk Shawls, Linnen Cambrics and Laces. 10 Cases Furred and Wool Hats—Cheap. Furniture Calicoes, Dimities and Checks. Furniture Fringe, Lace, Tassels and Mattress Trimmings. Bed Tickings, Sheetings, Table Cloths and Diapers. White James, Country Linen and Oznaburghs, &c. —Also— Many other articles not mentioned.—A liberal deduction will be made to large buyers and those that buy to sell again. Also—Just received from the manufactory of Rhode Island, 1300 yards of American made BED TICKING, Cheaper and superior in quality to the imported. June 7-copdw.
GEO. W. RIGGS, Has just received and for Sale, Gold and silver vellum lace. do. do. cords, &c. &c. Plated and gilt lace. Gold and silver epaulettes. Gold watches, plain and repeating. Silver do. warranted. Jewelry of the newest fashion. A considerable choice of silver and plated ware, With a variety of fancy goods too tedious to mention. —Also— 2800 RACCOON SKINS, Of the best quality, assorted to suit the buyers. Georgetown, June 21-w3t.
LAND TO SELL OR EXCHANGE. I AM desirous to sell or exchange for lands lying below the Blue ridge, about 4000 acres of old Military land, situated in the county of Mason, state of Virginia, on the river Ohio, about 8 miles from the mouth of the Great Kanawha. Half of the above quantity is rich river bottom unsuitable to freshes, and on which from 60 to 100 bushels of Indian corn has often been made to the acre. On a part of this land, intended to form a farm of 700 acres, and near the bank of the river, has lately been erected a single story framed dwelling, 40 feet by 20, with a stone walled cellar under the whole, rising 4 feet above the surface, which with little alteration might be made agreeable summer rooms. I will take for this land, as well as for a third part of 2000 acres on Kentucky river, and a third part of a military survey, in the forks of the Ohio and Tennessee, both valuable tracts all kinds of public securities or exchange as above. JOHN FENTON MERCER. Fredericksburg, June 9. Letters directed to me, Gallipolis, Ohio, after the 15th of July, will be attended to. June 21-3w.
VALUABLE FARM AND LOTS FOR SALE. WILL be sold at public sale, on the first Monday in October next, if not previously disposed of, that valuable farm in Prince George's County, Maryland, known by the name of ST. OSYTH. ST. OSYTH contains by estimation seven hundred and fifty acres of Land, between seventy and eighty acres of which are meadow, now fit for the scythe, and capable of being made to produce an hundred tons of hay at a crop—about two hundred and fifty or three hundred are in wood and timber, and the residue arable. No place perhaps in America, can be better watered or more healthy. The improvements consist of a dwelling house, two stories high, forty-two feet long by thirty-six wide, with a passage through the middle, three rooms below and four above, with a garret the whole size of the house, a kitchen and laundry under the same roof, two stories high, with two large rooms above for servants, a meat house, wash house, corn house and granary, a large tobacco house which may very easily be converted into a barn, a productive garden and pigeon house, and a young thriving orchard of excellent fruit and of great variety from Prince's nursery on Long Island. The enclosures are new and in good order. Upon the same property and within a quarter of a mile is a small dwelling house with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, meat house and barn. This place at a small expense may be easily fitted up and made a most comfortable house for a small family. St. Osyth lies within four miles of the city of Washington, and about the same distance from the nearest ferry to Alexandria. It sold at private sale the lowest price for this valuable property is ten pounds an acre. A further description of the property is deemed unnecessary as those inclined to purchase will doubtless come and see it. The terms of sale may be known on applying to the subscriber living on the premises, Col. Sam. Hanson of Washington, or Dr. Wm. Baker, George Town. On the same day, if not before by private sale disposed of, will be sold the negroes, stock, etc. attached to the estate of the late O. Carr, deceased. The negroes will be sold for a term of years. For sale—Also, the following lots in the city of Washington: Lot No. 2, in sq. 702, front 54 feet 7 in. depth 175 ft. 8 in. In sq. 906 Lots No. 13, front 57 10 1-2, depth 100 ft. 26 ft. 25 in. No. 14, front 58, depth 75. No. 15, 54 front, 75 and 100, 10 1-2 depth. No. 16, 34 front, 100 ft. 10 1-2 in. depth. No. 17, front 49 ft. 6 in. depth 100 10 1-2. JONA. B. CARR, Executor. May 17-1w
ONE CENT REWARD. A RUNAWAY from the subscriber living in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, on the 6th of June, 1809, an apprentice boy named GEORGE M'KELDEN. He is about 11 years of age. When he went from my house he had on a black hat, a grey cloth roundabout, a striped vest, and a pair of apple drab colored trousers. Any person who soever taking up and bringing home the abovementioned lad, shall receive the reward of one cent. No costs, charges, or expenses are to be paid whatever, except the abovementioned reward. WM. W. VERNON, Pennsylvania Avenue. June 30-3t.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, some time in April last, a BRIGHT BAY MARE, nearly 15 hands high, ten years old, delicately formed, and remarkably handsome, with one hind foot white and a small star in the forehead. Whoever will deliver her to the subscriber residing in Centreville, or give information so that she may be gotten again, shall receive the above reward. HENRY W. BALL. June 30-6t.
At a meeting of the Joint Committee for the Library of Congress, June 26th, 1809. On motion, Resolved, That in the purchase of books for the Library of the United States, the Library Committee will in all cases give the preference to American Editions in which the execution of the work in Printing and Binding (the latter combining ornament with strength and durability) shall be equal to that of foreign Editions. Ordered, That the foregoing resolution be published and signed by the Chairman, on the part of the Senate and House of Representatives. B. THRUSTON, Chairman on the part of the Senate. WILSON CARY NICHOLAS, Chairman on the part of the House of Representatives.
The Printers who publish the laws of the United States in the cities of Philadelphia, N. York and Boston, will please insert the above in their respective papers & forward their accounts. Washington, June 27th, 1809.
PATENT KNAPSACKS. THE Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully solicited to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN P. LHERBETTE, St. Maiden Lane, New-York. To whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Latrobe, at the city of Washington. May 19-cp4m.
SPINNING & WEAVING. JOHN GEORGE BAXTER, OFFERS for SALE his, "Improved Patent Family Machine," with six Spindles, for spinning Flax or Hemp Yarn, from six dozen cuts in the pound, to six pounds in the dozen. The simplicity of the construction of this Machine is such, that competent judges have declared it as "little likely to go out of order or require repair as any machine they have seen." Another important advantage of this simplicity of construction is, that Yarn of any fineness may be spun on it by any person having strength and skill sufficient to turn a Coffee Mill or a Grinding Stone. Its superiority over the ordinary family modes of Spinning is not, however confined to the advantages of not requiring repair, or of being capable of being worked by any unskilled hand, but principally in the quantity of work which it is able to execute. This fact is incontrovertibly established by the deposition of Charlotte Mills, aged 13 years who has sworn "that on the 7th day of this month between the hours of 7 o'clock in the morning and 9 in the evening, she spun nine dozen of Flax Yarn, on six spindles, for coarse cloth." The Machines will all be warranted. The price Sixty Dollars, payable on the delivery of the Machine. J. G. Baxter, makes Six Spindle Machines on the same principle for Spinning Cotton and Wool. J. G. B. also makes LOOMS on an improved plan with harness, steel reeds and fly shuttles for weaving Linen or Hemp cloth of any fineness. Some idea of the superiority of these Looms may be formed on a knowledge of the fact that on one of them "Helen Elliott, did actually weave six pieces of Cotton Bagging, containing between three hundred and sixty and seventy yards in the course of one week." Those who contemplate the establishment of Baxter's Machinery for Spinning and Weaving shall have his good offices toward procuring them a woman from his own Manufactory well acquainted with the business. An experience of 30 years in the manufacturing of Flax and Hemp and a considerable experience in Cotton, enables J. G. Baxter confidently to offer his services for the erection of any machinery connected with those articles, from one to any number of Spindles and to be worked by any known power. The Machinery may be seen at work, and its principles explained at the Spinning and Weaving Manufactory, Blockley township, Philadelphia county, at which place, at the counting-house of Mr. Henry Orth, or at the Office of the Democratic Press, orders will be received. The Certificates and Depositions abovementioned are left at the office of the Democratic Press. Philadelphia, March 11, 1809. ** The Editors papers friendly to the encouragement of our own Manufactures will do a public service by giving the above a few insertions. * See the certificate of Mr. John Meem and Mr. Patrick Lyon. † See the deposition of Helen Elliott. The Editor of the Richmond Enquirer is requested to publish the above advertisement for three months—and the Editor of the National Intelligencer once a week for three months, and forward their bills for payment to Philadelphia. April 28-w3m
District of Columbia Washington County, Orphan's Court, June term, 1807. ON the application of James Clagett for letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas Shelton, late of the state of Virginia, deceased—claiming the same as a Creditor. Ordered that he give notice of his said application by inserting a copy of this order three times in the National Intelligencer. TEST, JOHN HEWITT, Reg. July 3-3t.
GRANGES & LEMONS. A few hundred Prime Oranges and a new Boxes of Fresh Lemons just received and for sale at the Drugg and Medicine store of JOHN OTT. N. B. Fresh Figs, Filberts, Raisins, Soft shelled Almonds, &c. Georgetown, June 30-1t
FOR SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale, in the town of Port Tobacco, Charles county, at the court house at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the second day of the next August term of Charles county court (which commences on the third Monday of August next) a parcel of LAND late the property of John D. S. deceased, being part of a tract of L. and C. Poynton Manor, lying upon a branch of Nanjemoy creek, on the post road leading to Nanjemoy from Port Tobacco near the "Hill Top" and about seven miles from Port Tobacco. This Land consists of about 390 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about 20 acres are in marsh, and the remainder arable and very productive. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security to pay the purchase money in 12 months from the sale. It will be sold entire or in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase. F. S. KEY, Trustee July 5-tlos
William Lorman, } In Chancery. vs. Peggy M'Laughlin & others. ORDERED, That the sale made by Daniel Bussard, of the real estate of Charles M'Laughlin, deceased, as reported by him, be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown before the first Monday in January next, provided a copy of this order be published in the National Intelligencer for three weeks successively before the first day of October next. The report states that the whole of the property sold for four hundred and twenty-five dollars. By order, WM. BRENT, Clk. June 23-3w.
W. & C. SMITH, HAVE for Sale at their Warehouse near the Ferry— Loaf and Lump Sugar in hds and barrels, Prime Muscovado do. do. do. 2d and 3d quantity do. do. do. Hyson, Young Hyson, } TEAS son, Hyson skin } in Chests, Boxes and and Imperial, } Canners, Coffee, Chocolate, Pepper and Allspice, Nummegs and Cloves, Sweet Oil in Baskets and Boxes, Indigo and Copperas, Best 4th proof Cognac Brandy, Bourdeaux and Marseilles Brandy, Holland and Anchor Gin, Jamaica and Antigua Spirits, old and fit for immediate use, Old and New Whiskey, Maderia, Port, Sherry, Teneriffe, Corsica, Scielly, and Catalonia Wines, Claret in boxes 1 doz. each, Best chewing Tobacco, Demijohns, Casks, &c. &c. George Town, July 3-ep
Circuit Court, District of Columbia, County of Washington—June term, 1809. Richard Soderstrom, } In Chancery. vs. Samuel Goodman, George } Little and Josiah Quincy. THE object of the bill filed in this case, is to compel Samuel Goodman to pay to the complainant the sum of money alleged by the bill to be due to the complainant for a judgment obtained against the said Goodman in the island of St. Thomas, and the amount of commissions and expenses due to said Soderstrom from said Goodman, and for monies disbursed by said Soderstrom from and on account of said Goodman. The bill states, that a decree in the supreme court of the United States was rendered in favor of said Goodman against said Little for a large sum of money on account of the capture of the brig Fanny Fish and her cargo, the property of the said Goodman, a Danish Burgher of the Island of St. Thomas, by the said Little, commander of the United States ship or vessel, the Boston. That the said Little, after the decree was pronounced, petitioned and obtained from the United States a sum of money to cover said decree, and to be specifically applied to the payment thereof. That the said money was received by Josiah Quincy, the attorney of said Little, and sufficient to satisfy the complainant's demands, has been stopped and enjoined in the hands of said Quincy, out of which the complainant demands to be satisfied his claims, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Little and Goodman respectively reside out of the district of Columbia and jurisdiction of this court. It is therefore ordered by this court, that the said Little and Goodman respectively be and appear in this court in person or by solicitor, on or before the fourth Monday of December next, to show cause why a decree should not be passed as prayed, and that this order be published for four successive weeks in the National Intelligencer and United States Gazette before the first day of August next. By order, June 16-cp4w. WM. BRENT, Clk.
CHARLES J. NOURSE, Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Sallad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24-4f. Just arrived from St. Bartholomews on board the brig Betsey, Capt. Nelson, and for sale at my Warehouse— 50 puncheons 3d proof rum, 40 hds. molasses, 7 do. Sugar, 12000 lb. green Coffee, Apply to CH. HERSTON'S, or the Subscriber, Who has for Sale, Best qualified Port Wine, Old Madeira do. Claret by the box, Old Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Cognac Brandy, Holland and Country Gin, Loaf and Lump Sugars, Coffee in Bags and Banells. Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } TEAS Hyson Skin, } Souchoong, } Bohea, } Pork, Beef, Herring, Rice, Cheese, Bacon, Flour, Meal, Corn, Ground Plaster, S.P., Dpt. Mould, and Spermaceti Candles. 20 or 30 tons Jersey, Pennsylvania, Land and Virginia Bar Iron well assorted together with many articles of Ship Chancery. RICHARD PARRITT. George Town, June 28-4f