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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1235.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
At a meeting of a respectable number of the Republican citizens of St. Mary's county, Maryland, held on the 13th of August 1808, pursuant to public notice, at Chapico:—
The hon. WM. THOMAS, was appointed Chairman, and HENRY ASHTON, Sec.
The meeting having been opened by an address from the hon. judge KEY, explanatory of its object, it was Resolved, That Major Athanasius Fenwick, Dr. Henry Ashton, Col. Thomas Barber, Philip Key, Esq., the hon. Edmund Key, Dr. Barton Tabbs, and Dr. James Thomas be a committee to draft resolutions to be submitted to the meeting expressive of their approbation of the Administration of the federal Government, and particularly the Embargo.
Resolved, That, to afford the republicans of St. Mary's county full time to deliberate and act with coolness and decision at this important crisis of the government, the present meeting be adjourned to Tuesday the 30th inst. then to meet at Leonard Town, at which time and place the aforesaid committee shall report such resolutions as they may have agreed upon.
Adjourned.
The meeting was renewed at Leonard Town on Tuesday the 30th of August, agreeably to adjournment, when the hon. Wm. Thomas not being present, PHILIP KEY, Esq., was called to the chair, whereupon the committee reported the following resolutions which were adopted, nem. contrad.—
WHEN the President of the United States resolved to disclose to Congress, all the documents relative to our foreign relations, it was obviously and professedly with the design of laying before the people a full and entire view of the circumstances connected with our commercial intercourse with the French and British governments; thereby to shew the impossibility of continuing that intercourse without incurring inevitable injury and the greatest national dishonor. Fully persuaded that this alone was to ensure a perfect confidence in the administration and entire acquiescence in the best possible measure of amelioration which consequently consisted in a total suspension of that intercourse, through which alone dishonor and injury could assail us.
When the Chief Magistrate of a government, in the full confidence of his own rectitude submits the acts of his administration to public investigation purposely to dispel doubt; this internal evidence of virtue and magnanimity should nullify the evanescence of calumny, and dispel every latent sentiment of prejudice and suspicion. How greatly the reverse do we find it! On the contrary at this momentous crisis of our national affairs, when the interrupted state of our commerce compels almost every individual of society to encounter serious pecuniary difficulties and has unfortunately led to sentiments of discontent and murmur, strange and astonishing to conceive, the enemies of the administration, who have ever heretofore professed themselves friendly to the constitution and attached to the Union, have abandoned themselves to wanton calumnies and misrepresentations for the purpose of increasing those discontents and augmenting those murmurs to a state of unworthy disaffection to the government.
Under such circumstances we deem it important to the best interests of the country, that all the friends of the administration should firmly unite in the determination to oppose with their utmost exertions the high-ton'd and unceasing struggles of their enemies, who, taking advantage of the present difficulties of the government, endeavor to enforce the belief that those difficulties arise not out of the lawless tyranny and usurpation of Britain and France; but from a disposition on the part of our Executive to yield to the influence of the French Emperor. To point out the absurdity of such misrepresentations and meet them fairly and consistently on the broad basis of open discussion and expose them to the eyes of a virtuous and discerning people, becomes the duty of all the Republicans of the nation.
Resolved, That this meeting having duly weighed the documents published
by Congress at their last session, relative to our differences with France and Britain, are thereby fully convinced that, while the conduct of our government has been open, candid and magnanimous, they have been met on the other side, by insults, injuries, and aggressions not to be submitted to by an independent sovereign nation: we therefore not only applaud the embargo, and the principles under which it was enacted and cheerfully submit to its necessary privations, but earnestly desire its continuance, so long as our seamen are subject to impressment and our commerce to plunder and devastation; for while a lawless band of kidnappers and highway robbers infest the ocean, our own ports and harbors can alone afford us security.
Resolved, That we view with particular regard and esteem our republican candidate for Congress, Major James Fenwick, the gentleman who was so grossly insulted and abused at Port Tobacco for his manly and patriotic exertions to undecieve the people of Charles County, and place before them in clear and faithful colors the falsehoods that had been told them and the truths that had been concealed.
Signed in behalf of the meeting, PHILIP KEY, Chairman, HENRY ASHTON, Sec.
At a meeting of a number of the republican citizens of MONTGOMERY COUNTY, convened by public notice at the court house in said county, on Saturday the 3rd of September, 1808, COL. EDWARD TILLARD was called to the chair, and J. ELGAR, Jun. appointed secretary; when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
1st. Resolved, That we place entire confidence in the wisdom and virtue of our illustrious President, Thomas Jefferson, and that we are convinced he has been guided by the purest motives and most rigorous impartiality in all his transactions with the two great belligerents of Europe, federal misrepresentations to the contrary notwithstanding, and that we greatly regret his determination to retire from public life.
2d. Resolved, That we entertain the highest opinion of the talents and sterling integrity of our amiable fellow-citizen James Madison, and that we believe him pre-eminently qualified to fill the Presidential chair.
3d. Resolved, That we consider the Embargo as a measure which would have had the best effect but for the shameful manner in which it has been evaded and the clamors raised against it by the leading federalists & British partisans who think by these means to deceive the people and foist themselves into office, and that we consider certain late addresses to the voters of this district calculated to render the embargo laws odious and promote dissensions dangerous to the liberties & integrity of the republic as meriting the severe animadversions of all good citizens.
4th. Resolved, That we view with indignation the attempts that have been made to alienate the affections of the people from those great and good men, Jefferson & Madison, whose names will be revered and held up as examples to future generations when the names of their calumniators will be consigned to oblivion, or execration.
5th. Resolved, That we consider the noble and manly stand taken by John Q. Adams as evidence of his worth, talents and integrity, and that his candor and love of country ought never to be forgotten.
6th. Resolved, That the violent effort which the federalists are now making to get into power ought to be a warning to those who love their country, to drop all bickerings and animosities among themselves and rally in firm phalanx around their government which alone can shield it from the attacks of its enemies.
7th. Resolved, By those of us who live in the two lower districts of this county, that we will support gen. Robert Bowie for Elector of President & Vice President, under the assurance that he will vote for and support the election of James Madison, as President and George Clinton as Vice President of the U. States.
8th. Resolved, That we will by all fair and honorable means, support the election of Mr. John Wampler as a
representative in the next Congress of the U. States for the third district of this state, and Messrs. Howard Griffith, Elijah Viere, Richard West, and Benjamin Higgins, as delegates to the next General Assembly.
9th. Resolved, That Honore Martin, Dr. James Anderson, Thomas Linsid, Joseph Elgar, Jr. and Robert Wallace, be a committee to correspond with other committees that have been or may be appointed in different parts of the state.
10th. Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings and resolutions be signed by the chairman and secretary, and transmitted to the Editors of the National Intelligencer, Monitor, and Republican Gazette for publication. Signed EDWARD TILLARD, Chairman, J. ELGAR, Sec.
FROM THE CHRONICLE.
THE VOICE OF PATRIOTISM.
At a numerous meeting of Republican Delegates from all the towns in the county of Norfolk, excepting Cohasset, upon the 29th of August, 1808, at Dedham, the following address to the Republicans of the county was unanimously adopted, as an expression of their sentiments, upon the present alarming situation of their country.
The violent commotions among the nations of Europe, the unprovoked outrages, and gross insults offered by the belligerents to neutrals, cannot be viewed but with extreme concern by us. But when we see the imminent dangers to which the independence of our country is exposed, by insidious internal enemies, as well as external foes, it becomes every republican to exert his influence and abilities to counteract their base designs, and render abortive their bold and unjustifiable measures.
The evils which arise from a state of warfare are incalculably great. Yet depravity has taken so strong possession of the minds of some, that they do not hesitate to declare openly, that a state of war is preferable to the present state of things; who either from motives of interest, or on account of a partiality for one or the other of the belligerent powers, would willingly precipitate their country into all the horrors and indefinite evils of war.
Our prudent and virtuous administration, in their wisdom, have taken a position to avoid the impending dangers. This position being our only security, it is our duty to support, while we consider it infinitely more heroic, not to say christian-like, than would have been all our energies exerted to promote a cruel, devastating and bloody war with any nation.
If our existence as a nation depended upon commerce, a war to support it would have been not only necessary, but equitable. A war, which is not necessary, cannot be just; beside, would it be wise policy to become allies in a war with any nation, having thereby nothing to gain, but much to lose? Would it be wisdom in us to hazard our independence, by connecting ourselves with the destinies of any European nation, whose governments being all opposed to ours, would never permit any opportunity to escape of subverting it?
Are we ignorant that all monarchies are opposed to representative and elective forms of government? And why?—because so long as a vestige of republicanism exists upon earth, monarchs feel themselves in danger. Hence it is our duty to shun any connection with them, except such as spring from a commercial relation; and then only upon principles of reciprocity.
We deprecate the consequences of those resolves of the two branches of the present state legislature, which are a direct censure upon the wise measures of our virtuous and dignified national administration, because such censures weaken the influence of the national government upon the people, while they strengthen the resolution of our enemies, and give them courage to support their unjust pretensions.
Nor is it with less concern that we view the neglect of the present legislature, by which the people are deprived of the highly estimated privilege of choosing electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, according to the general usage
of the commonwealth, by which the peace, liberty and independence of the nation are endangered.
It is our indispensable duty, as citizens, to add, in order to remove the false impressions made by the enemies of the national government, that although the nation does not increase in wealth under the operation of the embargo, yet by it no one is really distressed, or reduced to a starving condition. The embargo may probably deprive us of a few of the luxuries of life, but they are such as, influenced by the spirit of patriotism, we might without any mortification abstain from; more especially as most of them are conducive to moral or natural disease, while the health invigorating productions of our country, bountiful Providence bestows in abundant supplies.
In connection with the above sentiments, we take this opportunity to declare our approbation of the conduct of our much-esteemed citizen, the hon. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS; who, at the hazard of his popularity, has attended to the best interests of his country. We lament that he has resigned, previous to its expiration, his senatorial office, at this alarming crisis; but, at the same time, admire that dignified conduct which accompanied his retirement from the councils of the nation. With him we believe, that "INDEPENDENCE is the LIFEBOAT" which will convey the nation safe, amidst the political storms which threaten her destruction.
While one of our national Senators deserves well of his country, we do not hesitate to express our disapprobation at the conduct of the other; who, by false statements and gross misrepresentations, has attempted to withdraw from their government, the confidence of the citizens of the U. States, to precipitate them not only into a foreign war, but domestic quarrels; and to encourage the belligerent nations to maintain their unjust pretensions, from which all the evils with which we are assailed have originated.
Such being the predominant feelings of our hearts, we pledge ourselves to support, to the utmost of our abilities, by our example and by our influence, the administration of our national government. We thus exhibit, to our fellow citizens and the world, our full approbation of the embargo, as being the only expedient to avoid a war, always ruinous in its consequences; and that we cheerfully submit to its operations, as a minor evil compared with those which would result from a state of bloodshed and carnage.
We conclude this address by observing, that it is with astonishment we behold the town of Boston (the first to assert her rights) so degenerated, as to be the first to do an act which will commit the independence of our country.
Barnstable, Aug. 24.
At a large and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Barnstable, assembled this day, in consequence of a request from fourteen persons, to consider the propriety of petitioning the President of the U. States to suspend the embargo in whole or in part. A motion was made and seconded to dismiss the subject, as improper for the town to act upon under existing circumstances; which, after debate, was carried almost unanimously—only four voting in the negative.
The town of Canton met on Friday last, to take into consideration the request of the town of Boston, to petition the President of the U. States to suspend the embargo in whole or in part. After a discussion of the subject, it was almost unanimously voted, that such a measure was inexpedient.
LYNN TOWN-MEETING.
At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Lynn, qualified for voting, to take into consideration the propriety and expediency of petitioning the President of the United States, to suspend wholly or in part the embargo.
Voted, That capt. Joseph Johnson be the moderator of this meeting.
The question was then taken as to the expediency of petitioning the President of the United States, to suspend the embargo, and passed in
the negative by a great majority.
The following resolves were then read and accepted almost unanimously:
Resolved, Although we conceive the embargo an evil of great magnitude to our country, and, in its consequences, oppressive to many of the citizens of this town, we nevertheless deem it inexpedient and highly impolitic, at the present crisis, to petition the President of the U. States for its removal.
Because, We view the embargo as having been dictated by the soundest policy. In our opinion, the orders and decrees of Britain and France, rendered the measure highly necessary—not only to prevent a much greater loss of property, than the embargo itself would occasion, but to avoid the calamities of war, and maintain the rights, the dignities and the very independence of the nation.
Because, Opposition to the embargo, under existing circumstances, is, we think, calculated to produce the most pernicious effects; in that it speaks a language directly tending to encourage our enemies to prolong their destructive restrictions. It plainly says to them, continue your orders and decrees a little longer, and we will co-operate with you, by raising such a clamor against the embargo, as to force our government, in order to prevent insurrection and civil contests, to abandon the measure.
Because, Should our constituted authorities, find it necessary from the opposition of our own citizens, and to avoid the terrible consequences of "a kingdom divided against itself," to remove the embargo, while the causes that produced it remain; it would, in our opinion, not only be a dereliction of the most effectual means, wherewith the God of nature has furnished us to repel foreign insults and aggressions, but would sink the American name and character in the estimation of all nations.
Lastly, Because, Forty years experience have demonstrated to Americans and to the world, that the pre-eminent talents of Thomas Jefferson, have been devoted to the good of his country—and since a grateful people have called him to preside at the head of their national councils, he has given them ample proof that he is animated by an ardent zeal and a fatherly care to promote the best interests of every section of the union; as his station affords him superior advantages of forming a correct opinion with regard to the "aspect of our foreign relations," it is therefore the opinion of this meeting, that the American people ought to leave the decision of this great and important business, in the hands where Congress has placed it.
Voted, That the selectmen be directed to cause the foregoing resolves to be published in the republican papers of Boston and Salem.
To the Selectmen of the town of Boston.
GENTLEMEN, Your favor of the 10th instant was received a few days since informing us of the citizens of Boston having petitioned the President of the U. States, to repeal or take off a part of the restrictions of the Embargo—and likewise requesting us to participate with them, laying the same before the inhabitants of this town.
As the interest of the town of Dighton is sensibly affected with the least restriction on commerce and navigation; any measure that might lead to a total annihilation thereof, could not fail to excite and lead the Selectmen to inquire into, and if possible, to find out the real cause. And they with great deference for the opinion of the citizens of the capital of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, are free to declare that they do not think the Embargo is the real cause of this calamity; but that it arises from, and wholly depends upon, the orders and decrees of blockade, issued from time to time, by the belligerent nations of Europe; who have grown mighty in war and devastation—And that we think our government in laying on the Embargo, acted a wise and prudent part—and but for which, property to a very great amount, belonging to citizens of the United States, would have fallen a prey to the contending nations—the loss of which might have led us, though justly, yet rashly into a

war with one or more of those nations; and which we conceive would be a much greater calamity than the Embargo; even if it could be possible to believe that to be the cause of the total stagnation of business; although we can by no means admit that to be the case. It has long since been generally acknowledged, that the first adoption of the embargo was a prudent measure; but say the petitioners, "the great events in Europe have materially changed the aspect of our foreign relations." We have looked in vain for any change in favor of America traversing the ocean in safety: Notwithstanding the present convulsion in Spain, we can see nothing in it as yet, but a mighty effort by the governments of England and France contending for what Spain can never retain; viz. her sovereignty, and the plunder with which they may make themselves masters of it. Having the greatest confidence in the wisdom and prudence of the administration of our general government, we rest assured, that whenever they (who must certainly be possessed of the best information) shall think it safe to take off the Embargo, or any part thereof, they will cheerfully do it; and therefore we are of opinion, that petitioning the President at this time, to remove the Embargo, cannot answer one good purpose. We have freely expressed our opinions on the subject which you condescended to communicate to us. If the inhabitants of Dighton wish to express theirs, as a body, the way is open for them.
We shall be ever ready to join with the citizens of the town of Boston, in any measures which may tend to relieve the citizens of the Commonwealth as well from the evils which we now experience, as any others which we may be called upon to suffer.
And are, with every sentiment of respect, Gentlemen, Your most obedt. Servants, Josiah Wardwell, } Selectmen John Walker, } of George Walker. } Dighton Dighton, Aug. 22, 1806.
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
ON SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1806. Will be presented a celebrated Comedy
IN FIVE ACTS, CALLED, THE POOR GENTLEMEN.
Liut. Washington, Mr. McKim; Corporal Foss, Mr. Cross; Sir Charles Cropland, Mr. Miller; Warner, Mr. Seymour; Sir Robert Bramble, Mr. Warren; Humphrey Dobias, Mr. Francis; Farmer Harrowby, Mr. Briers; Stephen Harrowby, Mr. Blissitt; Ollapod, Mr. Jefferson; Frederick, Mr. Cope; Servant, Mr. Harris; Emily Worthington, Mrs. Wilson; Miss Lucy M'To, Mrs. Francis; Dow Harrowby, Mrs. Seymour; Mary, Miss. Hand.
To which will be added AN ENTIRE NEW OPERA IN TWO ACTS, (NEVER PERFORMED HERE,) called
LOVE LAUGHS AT LOCKSMITHS. Virgil, Mr. Bray; Totterton, Mrs. Francis; Capt. Bellare, Mr. Lewis; Risk, Mr. Jefferson; Solomon Lob, Mr. Bisset; Grenadier, Mr. Miller; Lidia, Mrs. Wilmot.
17 Nights, of performance in future, will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. ** Tickets to be had of Mr. Char- nock at Mr. Stibbins's Cabinet-maker's, 10 F street near the Bank. 1 1/2 Box One Dollar—Pit Three- quarters of a Dollar.
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of HEZEKIAH BERRY an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt—Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Hezekiah Berry that on the 19th day of Sep- tember instant at the hour of 9 o'clock A. M. at Lindsay's Hotel, in the city of Washington, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be admi- nistered to the said Hezekiah Berry and a trustee appointed, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be pub- lished in the National Intelligencer, and Washington Federalist three times in each paper before said day.
By order of the honorable William Cranch, esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, Ck.
September 9—3t
FOR SALE.
FOUR HUNDRED acres of land ad- joining land of Samuel Auran, ly- ing in Beaver Township, Northumber- land county, state of Pennsylvania—or exchanged for merchandise or good property well situated in this city.
For terms apply to JOSEPH WHEATON, Washington City, May 18—wtf
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.
Further remarks occasioned by Mr. Canning's Speech. Mr. Canning speaks of several messengers who had touched at France. This is fitted to produce a false impression, as the Osage only had arrived, when Mr. Canning delivered his speech. And the fact with regard to this vessel is, that she sailed in February from the United States while the discussions with Mr. Rose were pending, and rather for the purpose of accomodat- ing our merchants than with a view of making communications to Great Britain on the subject of her Orders in Council. Why make such a com- munication? Our readers have al- ready seen that Mr. Canning had shut the door on remonstrance in England, had actually declined hearing Mr. Pinkney, and had made Mr. Erskine the organ for communicating the Or- ders in Council, and consequently for receiving any answer that might be made to his communication. We will add that, at the time of the sailing of the Osage, a special, though ver- bal answer had been given to a verbal communication of the orders by Mr. Erskine, which answer was request- ed with a view to its transmission to Mr. Canning. This verbal answer, or remonstrance, Mr. Canning must have received by the Osage, if not previously, and he must have received subsequently, but previous to the date of his speech the written reply of the Secretary of State made to Mr. Ers- kine's written communication.
What more could have been done by our government? Before the orders were issued, Mr. Pinkney endeavored to prevent them; as soon as they were issued he remonstrated against them although not officially informed of their existence; the British govern- ment replied that Mr. Erskine would be made the channel of communicat- ing them as soon as they were tested by the judgments of practical men; they were accordingly transmitted to Mr. Erskine, who, in February, it appears, verbally communicated these orders to the Secretary of State, who made a verbal reply, with an express view to its transmission to Mr. Canning, which reply must have been sent by the Osage. On the 23d of February Mr. Erskine made his first written communication, after the sailing of the Osage, to which Mr. Madison made a written reply, which went by the first conveyance, and was received long before the delivery of Mr. Canning's speech.
Mr. Canning must further have known, that without some reply by his government to the answer of Mr. Madison nothing further on the part of the United States was due. There can, moreover, be no doubt but that Mr. Pinkney, in his interview with Mr. Canning, on the arrival of the Osage, would have taken up the sub- ject of the orders, had he not been discouraged by the belief of its inutil- ity.
It results from these facts that the statement, ascribed to Mr. Canning, falsely, we hope, is untrue in every important feature of it; and it equal- ly follows that the Executive here did every thing incumbent on them.
The fact is that there was no room to expect from G. Britain, by the re- turn of the Osage, any thing of im- portance, unless it were some favora- ble change in the measures of Great Britain adapted to the known and just demands of the U. States. Had not, indeed, the Osage been detained in France or England, and returned within the time calculated, the public expectation would have been regulat- ed by the state of things at the time of her leaving the U. States, instead of intermediate events with which her mission could have nothing to do.
Further—What communications could Mr. Canning have expected from the U. States other than were actually received when he delivered his speech in Parliament? Commu- nications relative to our affairs gene- rally? They had been put aside by the British administration having de- clined to negotiate with our minister relative to those parts of the treaty on which the two governments were not agreed. This fully appears in the printed correspondence. Relative to the case of the Chesapeake? Surely not, after the footing on which Mr. Rose had closed it, without subjecting us to the just imputation of an abject spirit. The sole difficulty of Mr. Canning to acting upon the business in London arose from its implication with the general subject of impress- ments. These having been agreed to be separated by our government, and this difficulty removed, had Mr. Can- ning felt sincerely disposed to make us a satisfactory reparation for an act acknowledged by him to be decidedly wrong, the door remained open for
him to have done so in London, on the return of Mr. Rose, and he would have, undoubtedly, with this view, addressed himself to Mr. Pinkney, who might and would in such case have honorably resumed the busi- ness.* Relative to the orders in Council? Surely not, while a remon- strance remained in her cabinet unan- swered.
It would seem, from Mr. Canning's remarks, as if all that had passed was considered as leaving G. Britain un- der no obligation to do or say any thing to this country; while it tied up the U. States to propose something to, or solicit something from her. In the mean time a daring attempt is made to make the people of G. Britain be- lieve that her government has silenc- ed or satisfied that of the U. States, and to make the people of this coun- try believe that their government has been either negligent or insidious in the management of the public inter- ests.
From these facts the futility of the charge of negligence or forbearance by the administration in relation to the wrongs of G. Britain is abundantly es- tablished; a charge which is the more impudent, when compared with the unceasing efforts to create a belief that there has been an excess of zeal in arraigning the conduct of that par- ticular nation. An intelligent man, standing aloof from the collisions of party, must be lost in astonishment at the ephemeral slanders with which the opposition prints abound at this crisis, and more especially at the mul- titude of falsehoods so easy of detec- tion. He would be apt to infer that their authors would be overwhelmed by the avenging voice of truth, and consigning to a contempt the more a- cute from the utter futility of their calumnies as soon as they should be exposed. But he would soon discover his mistake, by perceiving that the party print that sheds the poison inva- riably refuses admission to the anti- dote, thereby securing, without check,
* The following extract from Mr. Canning's letter to Mr. Monroe of September 23, 1807, shews the foot- ing on which Mr. C. then placed the subject.
"The difficulties in the way of such adjustment are already smooth- ed, by the disavowal voluntarily offer- ed, at the very outset of the discus- sion of the general and unqualified pretention to search ships of war for deserters. There remained only to ascertain the facts of the parti- cular case, and to proportion the repa- ration."
"Is the British government now to understand, that you, sir, are not authorised to enter into this question separately and distinctly; without having obtained, as a preliminary concession, the consent of this coun- try to enter into discussion with re- spect to the practice of searching merchant vessels for deserters?"
"Whether any arrangement can be devised by which this practice may admit of modification, without pre- judice to the essential rights and in- terests of Great Britain, is a question which, as I have already said, the British government may, at a proper season, be ready to entertain: but whether the consent of Great Britain to the entering into such discussion shall be extorted as the price of an amicable adjustment, as the condition of being admitted to make honorable re- paration for an injury, is a question of quite a different sort, and which can be answered no otherwise than by an unqualified refusal."
"I earnestly recommend to you, th- fore to consider, whether the instruc- tions which you have received from your government, may not leave you at liberty to come to an adjustment of the case of the Leopard and the Chesapeake, independently of the other question with which it appears to have been unnecessarily connected."
"If your instructions leave you no discretion, I cannot press you to act in contradiction to them. In that case there can be no advantage in pursuing a discussion which you are not authorized to conclude: and I shall have only to regret that the disposition of his majesty to terminate that difference amicably & satisfactori- ly, is for the present rendered unavail- ing."
"In that case, his majesty in pur- suance of the disposition of which he has given such signal proofs, will lose no time in sending a minister to America, furnished with the necessary instructions & powers for bringing this unfortunate dispute to a conclu- sion, consistent with the harmony subsisting between Great Britain and the United States. But, in order to avoid the inconvenience which has arisen from the mixed nature of your instructions, that minister will not be empowered to entertain, as connect- ed with this subject, any proposition respecting the search of merchant vessels."
its deleterious effect; and he would discover that falsehoods are systema- tically told to operate an instantaneous and temporary effect, which in fact is frequently produced before the anti- dote, however efficacious or immedia- te, can have any influence. Hence on the eve of an important election, days, and even hours are calculated, slander is kept in reserve till the last moment, and is propagated when it is impossible to overtake it. Hence the people are duped by falsehoods whose detection however sure comes too late. It is in vain that the federal prints are called upon to republish the most incontrovertible statements of facts. They are treated with sullen silence, or mutilated till every original feature is lost. It requires no gift of prophesy to say that this will be the treatment of these very remarks, and of those which have preceded them on Mr. Canning's speech.
Among the eminent merchants of the United States, who are decidedly friendly to the embargo, we take a pride in enumerating Col. Buchanan of Baltimore. Very much to his ho- nor he has come forward in a public manner with the most unequivocal expressions of his convictions. The following is given in the Baltimore Evening Post as a sketch of his re- marks.
Col. Buchanan was repeatedly called on to address the meeting. He at length complied. Mr. Winder, said he, has portrayed our grievances and the evils of the embargo; but he has pointed out no remedy. He said he would not follow the gentleman first up, (Mr. Winder) through all his ar- guments, because he was not accus- tomed to public debate; but he would answer and correct the gentleman's mistakes on some commercial points. And, being a merchant himself, he must be an egregious blockhead inde- ed, if he did not know something of the nature of commerce, and the effects which the orders and decrees, and embargo had upon it. He af- firmed that instead of one million, the gentlemen had stated was said to have been saved, our floating capital has by the most intelligent merchants, been estimated at one hundred and twenty- five millions; no man ever contended that the property out when the em- bargo commenced its operation could be affected by it, nor did the orders or decrees extend to any of our return cargoes, but we all know that as each ship arrives, agreeable to the course of trade she is immediately dispatched on another voyage; it is thus, in a few months, our whole capital would have turned into exports, and the a- mount been swallowed in the vortex of these orders and decrees. The em- bargo has therefore saved to the U. States one hundred millions of dollars, and he appealed to any federal (mer- cantile) gentleman present to correct him, if he mistated a particle of fact. The gentleman had said, that he con- sidered an embargo of short duration, and that duration limited, as proper- only, when preparatory for war. An embargo, said Mr. B. in its very na- ture must be indefinite as to duration, or it would be greatly absurd and ut- terly ineffectual.—What! Should we proclaim to France or England, that we could endure an embargo for one month or two months, or until some given period, and no longer? If we did so, it would be saying to them— On such a day you may prepare to pounce upon our property, which we must by that time launch on the ocean, to provoke your hungry jaws. Let such an embargo be laid, and it would be completely absurd indeed.
The present embargo law was word for word the same with that imposed in 1794, under Washington's admin- istration; if it lasted much longer, there was much greater cause for its continuance. The affairs of the world now, bore no parallel to those of for- mer days. We must be guided by circumstances, and external circum- stances, foreign and uncontrollable, which compelled us to lay an embar- go.—We were placed between two robbers, which strove which could excel the other, in depredating upon neutral commerce, under pretence of retaliating injuries upon each other. Unwilling to be longer a sacrifice for either, we had pursued the only wise policy that could be pursued; pro- duce was low now, but a declaration of war would sink still lower the price of every thing. Occasional purchases were now made, in the expectation that commercial restrictions might ere long be removed, but, if war be declared, the probability is, that it would last for three or four years, and few or none, would be adventurous enough to lay out money for domestic products on the forlorn hope of ex- porting it to a foreign market. But the eloquent gentleman who spoke first, was resolved to brook no insult —he would it seems take both France and England by the beard. Why, sirs, if we go to war with England
and France, at the same time, where shall we find a market for a single pound of flour or a stem of tobacco?
Mr. B. made many judicious obser- vations on the arrogance of the rival powers—and the dictatorial character of the British orders of Nov. 1807, which usurp the power of imposing tribute upon us; by these, every cargo intended for the continent must be first taken into an English port, and licence obtained upon payment of a certain sum. Of the article of tobacco about 90,000 hhds. used to be ex- ported annually, from the Southern states; of which about 12,000 only were consumed in England. If the remainder be exported to France, we must first pay a tax to Britain upon it, and if it is sent to the dependencies of France, the whole is seized, because the vessel came from a British port! But England must circumscribe us still more.—[Here Mr. B. stated that he had yesterday learned the result of a report of a late parliamentary com- mittee, which recommended greater restrictions on our commerce, under specious pretexts.—It was the report of a committee appointed to report on the propriety of prohibiting gain in the distilleries of England. In conse- quence of this, about one-twentieth part of our flour, &c. might find a market in the British West India Is- lands.] But the gentleman has in- dulged himself in comparisons be- tween revolutionary times and mea- sures, and recent ones. I was not old enough then to be an actor in those scenes. As far, however, as history unfolds the events of those times, and the policy of our forefathers, they correspond exactly with the measures of the present administration and members of Congress. When Eng- land sought to fetter us then with ar- bitrary, unconstitutional impositions, as taxes, &c. the Americans had passed non-intercourse laws and resolves —the very same we had recently done.—England preyed upon our commerce, and impressed our seamen, we passed a non-importation act.— Both England and France attempted to make a common prey of our ships and cargoes—we presented both with an embargo law, which preserves both ships and cargoes, and gives us time and means of preparing more effectua- lly for future emergencies—I say, it preserves our property—and what is infinitely more valuable, our indepen- dence.
Mr. B. repelled the assertion of Mr. Winder, that the merchants were gainers by the embargo, on the con- trary, he was a great loser as well as others, and said, what of all this cla- mor against the embargo? Let us suppose it this moment to be discon- tinued—I'll maintain it, no prudent merchant, trading on his own capital, would send out a ship. I can speak for myself, when I declare to you, there is no part of the world to which I would venture my property.
The following is among the nume- rous and honorable proofs of the superi- ority of the republicans to local or personal predilections. It shews that they will not suffer themselves to be divided when the great interests of their country are at stake.
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
At a meeting of committees from the several towns in the county of Dutchess, N. Y. pursuant to public notice previously given for four suc- cessive weeks, in the republican pa- per printed in Poughkeepsie, 27th of Aug. 1808.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting concur in the nomination of JAMES MADISON for President, and GEORGE CLINTON for Vice- President of the U. S. made by a majority of the republican members of Congress at Washington, at their last session.
Resolved unanimously, That we have perfect confidence in the talents and integrity of the administrators of the general government, and are perfect- ly satisfied to trust the management of our public affairs to their prudence and discretion.
And whereas, certain public prints, (styling themselves republican) in ad- vocating the cause of the said George Clinton to the office of President of the U. States, have endeavored to cast unmerited odium on James Madison, and also on Thomas Jefferson, and the measures of the administration— thereupon
Resolved, That the said public prints and their editors, are no longer entitled to the support and confidence of the republican party.
President Adams unequivocally ap- proves the Embargo, as a wise, and sa- luary measure, rendered necessary by the blockading system adopted by the belligerents. He as pointedly condemns his federal friends for op- posing it, and thus weakening our government and encouraging the bel- ligerents powers, in their aggressions on our commerce. In his opinion the

embargo is so far from a measure hostile to commerce, that it is calculated, the best of all possible measures which could be adopted, to secure the permanent establishment and prosperity of commerce. Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson agreed in the great questions which arose during the revolution. Afterwards they divided on certain leading principles of government, and were rival candidates for the Presidency. The recent conduct of Mr. Adams, in giving the weight of his opinion in support of a great national measure, which his rival and successor had recommended, and which his own party were making a subject of party opposition, is an evidence of that honesty and sincerity, which all parties have allowed him. How more honorable can he appear, in this respect, than many leading federalists, who are as well convinced as he is that the embargo is the best measure which could have been adopted, and yet in a crisis of peril and privations, unite in a party effort to render it unpopular and inefficacious, for the sake of discrediting the administration, under whose auspices it was laid.
Pittsfield Sun.
Some knave or fool has attempted to impose on the credulity of Mr. Wagner, editor of the Baltimore North American—We assure him, that no great changes are taking place in the politics of the people of Virginia. No circumstance has yet occurred, that is calculated to shake the affections of this state towards the administration. If any change has taken place, it is the wonderful circumstance, that a few federalists have acknowledged the wisdom of the government in laying the embargo.
(Enquirer.)
The British prints in the United States make it a matter of clamor, that among the dispatches of Mr. Young, on his return to the United States, there was one found with a direction to the American Secretary of State—these people, where they are not malignant, are generally very stupid. Nothing is more common than to forward communications from the ministers resident near one power through the ministers resident near neutral powers: it was through Mr. Monroe that Spain made overtures of the treaty of Basle of 1795; the Russian emperor, made overtures thro' the neutral Austrian count Staremberg, for a peace between France and Great Britain; the first treaty of peace between France and Naples was proposed by a legate of the pope; and in fact the practice has been as old as the diplomatic system of Europe. But the Tories go upon the maxim of certain English editors, that whenever they find a letter they make it their own; and they conclude that if Mr. Young carried a dispatch, he must of course have known the contents of it.
Aurora.
The Boston Palladium asks—"Are not Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison naturalised citizens of France?" To this we reply by asking, is the unsolicited deed of a French National Convention, voting that Messrs. Madison and Jefferson be presented with their act, declaring them citizens of France, any proof that these gentlemen were ever naturalized? To become naturalized, they must have appeared before a French tribunal, and have sworn to support "the nation, the law and the king" or "to support the constitution and laws." By an act of this kind Mr. Jefferson & Mr. Madison would have expatriated themselves, and would have been disqualified, as foreigners, from holding the offices they now occupy. We have an instance in this city where an American expatriated himself and became a Danish subject for commercial purposes; he since returned and was contemplated to command one of the volunteer corps in this city; but it was discovered that he was "a Danish subject" although an American by birth, and could not be commissioned. The fertility of federalism in invention is not adequate to the concealment of their absurdities.
American.
With pleasure we have noticed the associations for the manufactures in the southern states, while the same manufactures were in silence extending themselves in our neighborhood. We feel obliged to the Byfield Manufactory with particular respect. The proprietor and conductor is Mr. John Lees. The specimen we have seen of the flannel and broad-cloth would not be unworthy of any manufactory in any country. We trust that the ambition to encourage the manufactures of our country, will induce many to employ them after the example of the President, and many persons of distinction in the U. States. Samuel
Ogden, of Providence, makes the machinery for Cotton Works. Cotton blankets made at Philadelphia have been ordered for the army of the United States. Twilled cotton cloth is to be obtained at the same manufactory.
Essex Reg.
As a proof of one of the manufacturing capacities and preparations of Pennsylvania, it may be relied on as true, that there are fifty water wheels already erected, and in operation, on Chester creek, south-west of Philadelphia.
The actual measurement of the new turnpike road from Philadelphia to Baltimore has been completed. The distance reduced to eighty-eight miles. There will be no difficulty in going from Philadelphia to Baltimore in one day. The present distance is one hundred and three miles along the post road. The whole number of shares necessary to organization is subscribed by substantial and zealous citizens. The embargo gives activity and importance to such operations.
Aurora.
Savannah, June 29.
Home made cotton cloth, of a good quality and yard wide, is retailed in Savannah at half a dollar per yard. One of our farmers sold a thousand yards out of his waggon last week.
The increasing state of our manufactures will contribute to relieve us from the influence of the vices and wars of Europe; and their artisans will find welcome and employment amongst us, with the comforts of freedom, peace and plenty.
As connections with Europe diminish, our patriotism, peace and happiness will encrease, and we shall be relieved from their maritime tyranny.
Charleston, August 27.
The following letter was received yesterday by Dr. DAVID RAMSAY, who has been so obliging as to hand it to us for publication:
Sir,
Having recently observed, in the Carolina Gazette, the formation of a company for the purpose of picking, carding, spinning, &c. of cotton, into various kinds of useful cloths, we have taken the liberty to inform you, as President of the Company, that we are in possession of a Machine, of entire new construction, which we believe is well calculated to promote the interests of such an institution. To enable you to estimate, with as much correctness as the present time will afford, the merits of this machine, we submit to your consideration the following facts:
That this machine, (the Columbian Spinder) is calculated to pick, card and spin cotton by one continued operation, receiving the cotton in the seed and delivering it on the spool:
That the construction of the machine is so small, as to admit of one, of 30 spindles, being worked in a room of ten feet square:
That we have reason to believe, each spindle will average one cut per hour, while the machine is in operation:
That one hand is fully competent to attend a machine of that size:
That the yarn spun by this machine, is equal to that spun by the Jenny or the Mule:
That the Columbian Spinder is of permanent construction, its principal moving parts being made of cast steel:
That this machine, though of delicate structure, does not require more skill in its management than that of persons of common acquaintance with the business:
That it admits of the size of the thread being varied, from that of ten hundred to that of four, or perhaps three:
That in the course of thirty days it will be in our power to inform you, with certainty, the rate at which the machine will work, as in that time we shall have made a fair trial of it, when impelled by water.
We are, with sentiments of much respect and consideration, sir, your obedient servant,
CUNNINGHAM HARRIS.
JAMES HARRIS.
Harrisburg, Lancaster District, (S. C.) Aug. 17, 1807.
Sir,
Having had the pleasure of a long acquaintance with you, and being well acquainted with Dr. Cunningham Harris and Major Harris, the subscribers of the above letter, I take the liberty to offer you my assurance that they are men of the strictest veracity, and that due and full credit ought to be given to their communications. I have also seen the machine they describe, and am of opinion that it will come up to their description of it; and, in fact, that it exceeds any of the European machines of which I have had any information.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your servant,
WM. HILL.
New-Orleans, Aug. 2.
Judge Lewis returned from Opelousas on Saturday evening last; and we understand that four of the Indians tried there on an accusation of killing the men in Owen's boat are condemned to be hung.
New-York, Sept. 5.
ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
New-Hampshire.—The Boston papers of Friday, which were received yesterday at this office, give a statement of the votes from 80 towns in New Hampshire, by which it appears that the federal candidates had 7,690, and the democrats 5,358, leaving a federal majority of 1,832. The net federal gain in 72 of these towns, compared with the votes of 1805, (the last contested election) is said to be 3,246. The Portsmouth Intelligencer of Thursday is of opinion that the federal candidates will be chosen by a majority of between 3000 and 6000.
Rhode-Island.—The whole number of votes given in this state for members of Congress, it is expected, will be about 6000; of which the ultimate federal majority is calculated at near 450. The election of State Representatives took place at the same time; and it was spoken of as probable that there would be a federal majority of 7 or 8 in the Rhode-Island Assembly.
We learn by the brig Troy, capt. Booth, from Campeachy, that the Spaniards on the Main had declared themselves in favor of Ferdinand VII. and at war with the French.
Accounts have been received in this city, via Havanna, which mention that the Turks have declared war against France, and that all Frenchmen have been ordered to quit the territories of the Grand Seignor.
Captain Lucet, who lately arrived at Norfolk from Porto Rico, and reached Philadelphia city on Thursday, reports, that while he was at Porto Rico, dispatches were received from the Junta of Seville, notifying the governor of the invasion and revolution of Spain—and that, in two hours after, an aid-de-camp of the governor of Martinique, arrived with the French dispatches—that on being brought before the governor, and his dispatches examined, his epaulets and sword were taken from him, and he was ordered to prison, where he was confined four days, and then sent to the island of St. Martins.
Letters from the Consul General at Paris, dated 10th June last, state, that the Rising Sun, Aurora, America, Hope, and Thomas Jefferson, are condemned by the council of prizes.
Extract of a letter from Florida, received at Savannah, dated August 10, 1808.
"I have just learnt that Governor White has not received any official information from Cuba, and consequently could not declare war against France; he however has ordered the English to be admitted into the province, and the French to be refused."
BY ORDER OF THE SENATE,
Petion, President.
To the Natives of Hayti, residing in Foreign countries.
CITIZENS,
Your native country, which has groaned under the misfortunes of a civil war these two years past, enjoys now the blessings of peace, the comforts of prosperity, and the happiness of society. No more disunion, no factions henceforth shall desolate this land any longer.
The monster who had in contemplation the destruction of the inhabitants of this unfortunate island, is taken in his own snare, and in his overthrow will drag all those pernicious men who have served his cause. The moment of my addressing you, he has but a small space of ground, where it is impossible for him to hold out any time. Those deluded troops whom he has deceived, and have found out the errors in which he has entangled them, have deserted him. Henry Christophe must fall by the hands of his own party, or else put an end to his horrid career with his own hands, as his predecessors have done.
I trust our experience of past misfortunes will teach us wisdom enough to prevent seditious characters, if there should be any amongst us, from deceiving us in future. Henceforth the people of Hayti shall be the keepers of their own liberty; they are sensible of their true friends, and woe be to him who shall dare once more to think of leading them astray again; if such an unthinking being could be so
blind as to presume to seize upon the reins of this government without the unanimous consent of our veterans, such crack-brained person would pay for his folly as soon as his intention would be known.
Natives of Hayti, if after having restored union, peace and plenty amongst my brethren, I could have the satisfaction to see you return amongst us, particularly those, amongst others, that remain on foreign lands on account of their timidity about civil war; to those I say, fear not that; this land shall not in future witness the like folly from its children. Oh! my dear brethren, co d my eyes behold your return home—my task would be fulfilled. Children of Hayti, return to your native country; there is none elsewhere for you, but that where you were born. Let your return to it be for us the happy moment that reunites the members of one family, that was compelled by common misfortune, to part; but who reunite again, to cherish and protect each other. Let us say to ourselves what those brave warriors of America said in the year 1776. "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Those men who have shaken off the European yoke, were no more than men like yourselves; but they were patriots. Let that worthy nation, and its immortal hero be your model in the art of war, as well as its other virtues.
The Senate request me to tell you by this present, that it faithfully promises to pay the passage of those who shall be under the incapacity of doing the same, and that the sum of 50 dollars shall be paid punctually to every captain of a vessel for each passenger (grown person) they shall bring from the United States; and a smaller sum for a less distance also shall be paid.
(Copy) The President, PETION.
Port au Prince, May 24th 1808.
NOTICE.
THE sale of Negro JOHN, advertised for sale, the 27th of August, for his jail fees, is postponed until Saturday 17th of September precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the jail in Washington county, at which time and place there will also be offered for sale two other likely young NEGRO MEN.
WASHINGTON BOYLE,
Marshal D. C.
September 9—dos
To the Creditors of Capt. JOHN MITCHELL deceased.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber of George Town hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the will and personal estate of capt. John Mitchell, late of George Town in said county deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same together with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of March next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of September, in the year 1808. MARY MITCHELL, Ex'r. September 7—3t
FURNITURE FOR SALE.
ON Monday 26th inst. will commence at the dwelling house of the subscriber on Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol, the sale of a large quantity of excellent household and kitchen furniture—viz. Mahogany dining, breakfast and card tables, ditto sideboard & sofa; a number of carpets but little used from 7 1 2 by 6 1 2, to 4 by 3 yards, one settee several dozen of chairs, writing tables, washstands and basins; a quantity of double and single beds, bedsteads, curtains, blankets and sheets to suit, in good preservation; large and small looking-glasses, open stoves, grates, androns, shovels and tongs, one large urn, a quantity of china and glass ware, knives and forks, pickling and preserving jars. Also a variety of kitchen furniture too tedious for specification; and two excellent milk cows at custom to the place. Terms of Sale. All purchases under 50 dollars, cash—from 50 to 100 dollars, ninety days and upwards 100 dollars 120 days, with interest calculated thereon and notes satisfactory endorsed payable either at the City or Columbia Bank.
JOHN COYLE.
Sept. 9—ep's
This is to give Notice
THAT the subscriber, of Prince George's County in the state of Maryland, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's Co. in Maryland, letters testamentary, on the personal estate of George Lee, late of Washington County in the district of Columbia, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the ninth day of March next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this third day of September, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eight.
JOHN REED MAGRUDER, jun. Executor.
Sept. 5—w6p.
Fresh Teas, Nutmegs, sugars, Coffee, &c.
W & C. SMITH have just received by the Maria from New York, 6 Chests 20 Boxes } Fine Imperial Teas 100 Canisters 25 Chests 15 Boxes } Hyson Teas 100 Canisters 20 Chests 18 Half do. } Young Hyson Teas 30 Boxes 10 Chests hyson skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves. 52 Bds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality. 40 Bags best Martinique green coffee. 12 Bags Corks. 20 Small baskets best Marseilles refined olive oil. 10 Quarter casks London particular Tencriffe wine. Georg. town, June 20—2wtf.
FOR SALE.
BY virtue of an order of the honorable court of St. Mary's county, will be exposed to public sale, at the residence of Benjamin Taubs, on Monday the 19th day of September next at One o'clock P. M. all the Personal Estate of the said Benjamin Taubs—also his rights to the one fifth part of the following tracts or parcels of LAND, to wit: Guythers Grove, containing 202 acres, Flowers of the Forest 263 do. Charles Park 137 do. Hickory Bottom 100 do. Part of Brick kiln and Park's addition joined with addition on which the mill commonly called the Great Mill stands, the fifth part of the mill lot, and the mill. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security, to pay the purchase money in twelve months from the date, for all sums above 20 dollars, and for sums of 20 and under, cash must be paid. JOSEPH STONE, Trustee. August 26—w3t
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, did among other things resolve, that the Eight per Cent. Stock created in pursuance of the several acts of Congress passed on the 16th day of July 1798, and 7th day of May 1800, should be reimbursed on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine. This is therefore to give notice that the principal of the said Eight per cent. Stock will, on the first day of January 1809, 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.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfer of the said Eight per Cent. Stock, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans will be allowed after the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight. And the interest on all certificates of said Stock, 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.
And whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at their meeting held on the 23rd day of March as aforesaid, did also resolve, that the sum which after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimbursing the Four and a half per Cent. Stock, might remain to complete the annual appropriation of Eight Millions of dollars, for those two years, should, among other purposes, be applied to the purchase of the Eight per Cent. Stock at private sale, and that such of the Cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and of its office of Discount and Deposit as the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate, be the agents under his superintendence for making the said purchases: Notice is hereby accordingly given, That James Davidson, jun. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom such of the proprietors of Eight per Cent. Stock as may be willing to sell the same within the prices limited by law, are requested to apply.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. Jan.
Annapolis Md. July 15, 1808.
CHARLES HENRY WILLIGMANN, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken that justly celebrated inn, in this city, called the UNION TAVERN, which was formerly in the possession of Mr. George Mann. He hopes by his assiduity and attention to give general satisfaction, and that the high character which this inn acquired in Mr. Mann's time, and which it still has, as being one of the best taverns in the Union, will not be lessened while it remains in his possession. August 12—9t.
AMERICAN HEMP.
THE Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st. November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New London; New York; Philadelphia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Geo. or New Orleans.
For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 3—w1N

A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. THIS is the second time I advertise an unfortunate, dissipated woman, my wife MABEL FARRELL . The first time I advertised the words I mentioned on account of four female children, and thought that she would better her conduct, but all to no purpose. Now I request that no person will give her any credit on my account from this date, as I am determined never to have any further connection with her, nor pay any debts she may contract. PAT. FARRELL. Navy Yard, Sept. 7-3t
ENGLISH ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES. MISS SINNOTT informs the Parents and Guardians of Young Ladies in the city of Washington, that she has removed her Academy to a convenient house of Mr. WHEATON'S on 14th street west, near F. street, where young ladies are taught the usual and ornamental branches of Education—She has engaged a French Lady of respectability and talents to teach the French language in her Academy, so soon as a sufficient number of Pupils engage to justify the expense of that department. Terms of Boarding and Tuition may be known by applying at the Academy. September 7-3t
STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the commons (near the Eastern Branch), on Saturday the 27th August, a tolerable large Brindle COW, about 8 years old—she had some white on her belly, face, and part of her tail; had a gimlet hole bored in each horn, the mark in her ears not recollected—she was raised up the country. Any person that delivers the said Cow to the subscriber, shall receive three dollars reward, paid by JEREMIAH BOOTHE. Washington, Sept. 7-2w2w
J. CROSSFIELD. HAS just received per the Schooner Maria from New-York a large assortment of Groceries, which he offers for sale at the corner of Twelfth and D streets between Pennsylvania Avenue and the Tyner wharf, and next door to Col. J. P. Van Ness —Consisting of,
Madeira, } WINES. Ten-riffe, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, Sicily Madeira, Claret and Burgundy, Jamaica spirits, St. Croix, do. Gin, } TEAS all of the best quality. Molasses, Soucoug, Hys, Young Hyson and H. son skin, Brown Sugar, Cohee and Almonds, Mould and Dips Candles, Soap, Cotton Wool Muscadel Russia, Sugars, &c. &c. Sept. 7-6t
[Price 62 1-2 cents, 119 pages 8 vo.] A general account of GEN. MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION, Including the trial and execution of ten of his Officers, And an account of the imprisonment and sufferings of his officers and men who were taken prisoners, Upon the authority of a person, (a Prisoner residing in New York) who was an officer under Miranda; who was taken and condemned to ten years imprisonment, and who, after suffering nearly two years, offered his return home. This is an interesting pamphlet, alike to the federal republican and the republican. It is a plain narrative of facts, (though some of them may be false facts) it partakes not of the marvelous, the whole appears credible. The proprietor hopes the sale will soon prove sufficient to indemnify its publication, and afford something towards the relief of the captives. To be had at the Book store of R. C. WEIGHTMAN, Pennsylvania avenue. September 7-3t
MARSHAL'S SALE. WILL be exposed to public sale on the 23d day of September next, at Rhodes's tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of BENJAMIN PERKINS to lot No. 1, in square Seventy-five in said city, together with a small frame workshop thereon; the above property is seized and sold to satisfy two writs of feri facias issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, the one at the suit of Timothy Caldwell, and the other at the suit of Alexander Cochrane use of Hugh Smith, against said Perkins. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. Terms cash. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D. C. August 22-2awts
NOTICE. MERCHANTS and others desirous of forwarding LETTERS to Europe, are hereby informed that a vessel will sail under the orders of Government from Philadelphia, on the 15th of September next, or as soon as may be thereafter, for France and England. The postage on Letters must be paid to Philadelphia. Department of State, 7 August 29-6t 3
Prince Georges, county, ss. ON application to me the subscriber in the recess of the court as chief judge of the first judicial district of the state of Maryland by petition in writing of HENRY ADDISON CALLIS , of Prince Georges county, praying for the benefit of the act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors, and the several supplements thereto on the terms mentioned in the said acts—a schedule of his property and list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them, being annexed to his petition; and the said Henry Addison Callis, having satisfied me by competent testimony that he has resided in the state of Maryland two years immediately preceding the time of his application; having also stated in his petition that he is now in actual confinement for debt and not on account of any breach of the peace or for the non-payment of any fine, or penalty for the breach of the laws of this state or of the United States, and having produced to me the certificate of the Sheriff of Prince Georges county to that effect, and having prayed to be discharged from confinement on the terms prescribed in the said acts, and having given security for his personal appearance at the next county court to answer any allegations that may be made against him by his creditors. I do hereby order and adjudge that the said Henry Addison Callis be discharged from his imprisonment, and by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer for three months successively before the first Monday in December next, to give notice to his creditors to appear before the county court at the court house of said county, at 12 o'clock of the said first Monday in December next for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, on the said Henry Addison Callis then and there taking the oath by the said act prescribed for the delivering up his property and to show cause if any they have why the said Henry Addison Callis should not have the benefit of the several acts of Assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors. Given under my hand this 12th day of August 1808. JOHN M. GANTT. September 2-w3m
FOR SALE. THE Two story Brick HOUSE, situated on square number 930 in the city of Washington now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven , as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18-wif
By the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county August term, eighteen hundred and eight. ORDERED that Monica Jones Administratrix of Solomon Jones late of St. Mary's county, deceased, give the notice required by law for creditors to exhibit their claims against the estate of the said deceased, and that the same be published once a week for three weeks in the American and Commercial Daily Advertiser, and Universal Gazette. In testimony whereof I have set my hand this 9th day of August, 1808. JAMES FORREST, Reg. Wills for St. Mary's county.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county , letters of administration on the personal estate of Solomon Jones , late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, for adjustment, with the vouchers thereof, to Enoch J. Millard , esq. in Leonard Town, at or before the 10th day of February next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 10th day of August 1808. MONICA JONES, Adm'tx. August 18-3UG
DANIEL RAPINE, On Capitol Hill , has just received the following New Books, which he offers for sale at the lowest possible prices for which they can be purchased at any place in the United States. Cruise's digest of the Laws of England respecting real property, 5 vols. Booth on real actions, with references to the English and American authorities. The Register of arts, or a compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions, by Thomas G. Fessenden. The American Register; or a general repository of history, politics, and sciences, vol. 2nd for 1807. Letters from England, by Don M. A. Espriella 2 vols. There is good authority for saying, that this valuable little work is written by Robert Southey. The Fatal Revenge, 2 vols. by D. J. Murphy.
* * * D. R. has also just received Rees' Cyclopaedia , vol. 8, part 2nd—Subscribers at a distance are solicited to send for their copies, and those who have not been regular in taking up the work are particularly requested to call, as the work is expensive and requires punctuality. A handsome collection of Paper Hangings and Borderings , of select patterns, for sale as above. Also a quantity of choice Chewing Tobacco , of superior quality. August 22-
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. ON the petition of WILLIAM KAIN an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said William Kain, that on the 12th day of September next, at Lindsay's hotel , in the city of Washington at the hour of 9 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia" will be administered to the said William Kain, and a trustee appointed unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary. Ordered that this notice be published three times before the 9th day of September next in the Washington Federalist, and in one of the daily papers published in Philadelphia. By order of the honorable William Cranch , Esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Ck. August 29-3
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. ON Tuesday the 25th day of OCTOBER next, will be run for over the Washington course, a Purse of five hundred dollars, four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding. On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars, three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted—and On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse," of three hundred dollars, two miles and repeat—free only for colts and fillies.—Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club. The Purse will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive certainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths. SAMUEL BOOTHE, Sec. George Town, August 31-1R
N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in conformity to a standing rule of the Club. S. B.
NEW GOODS. The Subscriber has just received from New York, and now opening at his STORE in BRIDGE STREET, the following Goods, viz: 1 Case 4 4th and 6-4th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. 7-8th Irish linens well assorted, 1 do. 8-4th and 10-4th Irish damask table Diapers, 6 do. men's low priced fir'd hats, 1 do. men and women's cotting stockings, plain, laced, and sandals, 1 trunk low priced English calicoes, 1 do. 8-4th cotton damask table diapers, 1 do. containing 35 dozen cotton damask towelling, 1 do. 60 pieces scarlet and brown bandana hankchiefs, 1 do. dark plaid ginghams and black cambric muslins, 6 bales India cottons, different kinds, 4 do. white and brown German ticklenburgs, 45 boxes Havannah segars, All of which will be sold low for cash or approved paper at 60 or 90 days. EDWARD L. SMITH. George Town, September 2-5w
PROPOSAL, By JOSEPH MILLIGAN, George Town, For publishing by Subscription, ADELINE MOWBRAY; or THE MOTHER & DAUGHTER. IN TWO VOLUMES. By MRS. OPIE.
CUSTOM, and perhaps propriety, have rendered it necessary to bespeak the favorable opinion of the public to a new book: but the writings of Mrs. Opie have long held such an undisputed claim to excellence, that nothing more seems necessary than to point out the leading object of the present very interesting tale, to recommend it to general patronage. Those who have attentively read the writings of Mr. Godwin, well know, that however correct his abstract positions, and however logical his deductions may be—till they are, in many instances, by no means suited to the actual state of society. His opinions on the matrimonial engagement would, it generally adopted, infallibly destroy those bonds which are at once the most efficacious restraint upon licentious passion, and the best, nay the only security for domestic happiness. To counteract his fatal theory appears to be the principal design of the work now before us, in which the characters are so well supported, the incidents arise so naturally from the situations in which they are placed, the reasoning is so perfectly just, the whole narrative so beautifully pathetic, and the impression which it is calculated to produce on every ingenious mind, so favorable to the cause of morality, that the publisher confidently anticipates its meeting the same universal applause in this country which it obtained in England. CONDITIONS. To those who may subscribe before the first of October next, the price will be seventy-cents per volume, in boards, after which it will be advanced to eighty-seven and a half cents per volume. A ugust 12-copim
I WILL RENT for the next year, several LARGE FARMS, situated on the Potomac in the state of Virginia, about 20 miles above this place. These Farms will all be seeded at the proper season with Wheat and delivered up to the persons that rent on the first day of January next, or sooner if required—they will be shewn to any persons desirous of renting by Mr. James Middleton , who resides at McCarty's island near them, or by the subscriber. JOHN W. BRONAUGH. George Town, August 31-4w
CHARLES H. VARDEAN MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and public in general, that he has just 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 of Spanelets and rich silk Moir-skins 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 parallel SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his manufactory. November 27-ff
To holders of NON-RESIDENT LANDS, within the state of OHIO.
WEL knowing that many gentlemen, non-residents of this state, and who own lands within it, and particularly those who hold it within the Virginia Military District , are subjected to many inconveniences and impositions by men in this state; and, upon a particular examination of the books in the Auditor's office, of this state, I discover that many gentlemen holding lands within the above mentioned district, have, from a non-payment of the taxes due thereon, subjected them to be sold for the taxes due, by the collector of the taxes on non-resident proprietors' lands for said district. And it frequently happens that the purchaser at such sales will not relinquish his title to the original owner, under one-fourth of the real value of the land. From the circumstances above mentioned, and many more that might be recited of equal if not greater importance to land-holders, I am now prompted to come forward and offer my services to such gentlemen, as an agent to superintend the payment of their taxes, the redeeming of their lands sold by the collector mentioned above; and also for the selling of any lands which they may wish to sell, which business I will transact on moderate terms; much more so than those on which many within the compass of my knowledge have their business of that nature transacted. Any gentleman who shall think proper to entrust to me the management of his business, may be well assured that entire justice will be done him. As I reside with the Auditor of this state, and have always access to his books, I have every opportunity of ascertaining the precise situation of any lands within the state, which are subject to taxation, and as I am not engaged in any land speculations, will have no inducement to withhold correct information. By an act of the last session of the legislature of this state, the rate of land tax was raised to the following rates, viz First rate 100 cents, Second rate 75 cents, and Third rates 50 cents per 100 acres. And under the said act, all lands which are hereafter sold for the payment of tax, may be redeemed by paying to the purchaser thereof, 100 per cent. and interest on the purchase money and costs. Provided such redemption shall take within one year after the purchase. All lands subjected to taxation within this state, & which shall not be paid between the first day of August past, and the first day of December next, will, as has always been customary, on that day, be offered for sale for the taxes due thereon. Any letters on the above business, postage paid, will be strictly attended to, by CADWALLADER WALLACE. Chillicothe Ohio Aug. 15-3w
FOR SALE. ON Saturday the 10th day of September next, at the Hotel occupied by P. D. Stelle , all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of said Stelle, consisting of Beds and Bedding, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, and Furniture to a large extent. Terms of sale, all sums of 20 dollars or under, cash, above 20 and not exceeding 50 dollars, negotiable notes at thirty days with approved endorsers, and all sums above 50 dollars, notes at sixty days with approved endorsers—The sale to commence at 11 o'clock. PONTI S. D. STELLE. August 30-tds
MARSHAL'S SALE. WILL be exposed to Public Sale on the 30th day of September next, at Rhodes's tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of WM. ESSENBECK , to LOTS numbered Two and Three in Square 237 in said city—said property is seized and sold by virtue of a writ of feri facias , issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of John C. Severman, against said Esenbeck. The sale will commence precisely at 11 o'clock, A. M. Terms cash. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D. C. Aug. 29-2awts
FOR SALE. THE Subscriber has just received and offers for sale at his store near the Navy Yard a general assortment of LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S SHOES, Which he will sell for Cash at a low price. JOSEPH CASSIN. N. B. He has always on hand an assortment of GROCERIES of the first quality. September 2-1w
PORT-TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES. WILL be run for, over the Port-Tobacco Jockey Club Course, on the second Tuesday in October next, a Purse of three hundred and sixty dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, and on the second day a Purse of two hundred dollars, two miles and repeat, the winning horse of the first day's race only excepted. Weights as usual to the rules of the club; and on the third day a handsome Saddle, Bridle and Mantilla, value Fifty dollars, one mile a repeat, by saddle horses. All horses must be entered with the Secretary on the evening previous to their running. WM. D. HARRISON, Sec. August 24-
FOR SALE OR RENT, THE Hotel at present occupied by P. D. STELLE . The advantages of this situation are so well known, that it is useless to say more of it—it is convenient to the Capitol, is calculated for a large establishment, with stabling for 40 or 50 horses. The Bridge, rapidly progressing over the Potomac, with the turnpike road to Alexandria, also in great forwardness, will add to the many advantages this situation possesses. To a man qualified to carry on such an establishment, no situation can insure a more certain and rapid fortune. Occupation can be had any day before the first of October next. Apply to the subscriber, DANL. CARROL of Dud'a. Washington, August 3-ept0
PROPOSALS for carrying the Mails to the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office, until the 6th day of September next.
1. From Athens in Georgia, by Apalachy, Flint River, and Coaheta to Tuckabatchy on the Mississippi territory estimated at 220 miles, once a week. Leave Athens every Saturday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Athens the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. 2. From Tuckabatchy by Majors Creek on Alabama, or Tensaw to Fort Stoddert, estimated at one hundred and seventy-three miles, once a week. Leave Tuckabatchy every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. and arrived at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Tuckabatchy the next Tuesday by 8 p. m. 3. From Fort Stoddert to Farre's on Pearl River, estimated at 160 miles, once a week. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 2 p. m. and arrive at Farre's the next Tuesday by 8 o'clock p. m. Leave Farre's at Pearl River every Wednesday at 4 o'clock a. m. & arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Saturday by 10 o'clock a. m. 4. From Farre's on Pearl River to New Orleans, once a week. Leave New Orleans every Monday noon, and arrive at Farre's on Tuesday by 8 p. m. Leave Farre's every Wednesday at 4 a. m. and arrive at New Orleans on Thursday by noon.
NOTE 1. If the departing mail shall not have arrived at the time fixed for departure, the contractor shall be bound to wait for it, provided it arrives within six hours after such fixed time. NOTE 2. For every failure, and for every delay which shall continue so that the departing mail loses a trip, the contractor shall forfeit double the pay he would have received for such a trip, unless the failure shall have been occasioned by unavoidable accident; and in that case, the amount of the pay for such trip shall be forfeited, so that no pay shall be made unless the service is performed.
NOTE 3. For every hours delay, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar; but no forfeiture for the delay of any one trip can exceed double the value of such trip. The contracts are to commence on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force until the 31st March 1808. General Post Office, July 20th, 1808.
NOTICE. PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the Town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. King's tavern in said town, to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21-epts
FOR SALE. THE Subscriber has just received and offers for sale at his store near the Navy Yard a general assortment of LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S SHOES, Which he will sell for Cash at a low price. JOSEPH CASSIN. N. B. He has always on hand an assortment of GROCERIES of the first quality. September 2-1w
PORT-TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES. WILL be run for, over the Port-Tobacco Jockey Club Course, on the second Tuesday in October next, a Purse of three hundred and sixty dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, and on the second day a Purse of two hundred dollars, two miles and repeat, the winning horse of the first day's race only excepted. Weights as usual to the rules of the club; and on the third day a handsome Saddle, Bridle and Mantilla, value Fifty dollars, one mile a repeat, by saddle horses. All horses must be entered with the Secretary on the evening previous to their running. WM. D. HARRISON, Sec. August 24-