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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1095.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
On the Motion to commit Messrs. Burr, Blannerhasset, and Smith.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29.
The following are the documents referred to in general Wilkinson's testimony.
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ST. LOUIS, MAY 6TH, 1807.
SIR—You are to embark to-morrow, and will sail early the next morning with Lockwood's and Strong's Co's. for Fort Adams, and on arriving there, you are to add Campbell's company to your detachment, and must proceed without a moment's unnecessary delay, up Red River to Natchitoches where you are to take the command.
The point of your destination being deemed at present a critical one, it is desirable your companies should be kept compleat to the establishment, and for this purpose you are to make such disposition of the recruits ordered from Tennessee or elsewhere as may be found necessary.
Your remote position from the post East of the Mississippi renders it convenient and necessary that they should, as heretofore, report directly to and receive orders from head-quarters, but the commandants are to report to you monthly, and will be liable to your orders as senior officer of the district, whenever the public service may require the interposition of your authority, which should be made with due caution to avoid clashing with the arrangements which may issue from head-quarters.
The Posts West of the Mississippi are subject to your immediate command, and are to be governed accordingly—You are to appoint general courts martial within the limits of your district, are to decide on all sentences which may not affect a commissioned officer, agreeable to the rules and articles of war.
At the distance which separates us, it would be vain and presumptuous to prescribe precise rules for your conduct in command, where the occurrence of incidents and change of circumstances may be so unexpected and variable as to baffle anticipation and to render positive orders destructive to the interests of the country. You are therefore to meet the public service with a sound discretion and will be held responsible for events.—The trust is a high and important one; but it is with singular pleasure I can observe that my long experience of your judgment and capacity leaves no doubts on my mind, that the result will justify the public confidence, and prove honorable to your name and profession.
I will therefore submit one observation only to your consideration: It is that you should not fail to employ the force confided to your command, wherever it may be found most necessary to protect or defend the rights and interests of our country within the sphere of your authority.
With the warmest wishes for your fame and happiness, I am sir, your faithful friend, And obedient servant, JAMES WILKINSON.
Col. Thomas Cushing, } 2nd Reg. Infantry. }
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Copy of a letter from Gen. Wilkinson to the Secretary at War. Head Quarters, Natchitoches, } October 4, 1806. }
SIR—I yesterday morning received Gov. Cordera's answer to my address of the 24th ultimo, copies of which you have under cover.
The varied style of this letter, when contrasted with those of Gov. Herrera to col. Cushing and Gov. Claiborne, combined to the circumstance of the Spanish troops having recrossed the Sabine to a man, has induced me on the ground of economy and of expediency also, to discharge the militia who had reached this place and to countermand those under march, excepting about one hundred dragoons and mounted infantry, whom I shall retain in service, (until I am apprised of the determination of the captain-general Salcedo) to watch the movements of our neighbors, to prevent their sinister intrigues with our disaffected citizens, and should they re-enter our territory, to aid the established troops in expelling them.
The Spaniard raised his camp at the Bayou Pierre on the 27th ultimo, traversed the country to the high-way leading from this place to Nacogdoches, which he intersected on the 29th about twenty-six miles in my front, and on the 30th crossed the Sabine and took post on the right bank, where col. Cushing left him on the 1st inst.
But notwithstanding I have been determined to diminish my force, as the pretensions of gov. Herrera have not been retracted, nor our jurisdiction acknowledged, and as the position taken on the right bank of the Sabine, is a material departure from the state of things at the surrender of the province to us, and exposes our territory to immediate invasion, I shall continue my preparations for defence and offence; and to wipe off the species of stigma, which cavillers may attach to the Spanish repossession of the ground, from whence we had driven them; to give confidence to our friends—to confirm the wavering, and the disaffected; and above all to assert unequivocally the pretensions of the government, I have taken post within the limits claimed by the officers of Spain, and in a few days shall move forward, to the east bank of the Sabine, where I shall wait the answer of the captain general Salcedo.
Were I required to justify this step, I should reply, that the United States having forced a Spanish guard to retire from a position within their acquired territory, that power protested against the act, denied their pretensions, and armed for the avowed purpose of recovering the ground from which they had been driven—That a Spanish commander of respectable rank, at the head of a considerable force in military array, did not only recover that ground, but took a position much nearer to our barrier and far within our limits—That this officer claimed the jurisdiction of the country east of the Sabine to the Arroyo Hondo, in behalf of his master the King of Spain, and declared his determination to protect and defend it as such; were we to suffer such outrage upon the National Sovereignty to pass over without notice, injudicious interpretations might be levelled at our military character, and our forbearance might be construed into a tacit dirrection of our claims.
Under these circumstances and to do away the shadow of right, which the Spaniards may endeavor to found on their posterior occupancy, I feel it incumbent on me to take possession of the controverted tract to its utmost verge; where my conduct will be regulated by that of my neighbor, who the last evening occupied the spot where col. Cushing left him on the 1st instant, with his advanced guard, mounted immediately on the bank of the river; but you may rest assured nothing shall be done on my part to excite unreasonable jealousies or to provoke hostilities; and therefore to prevent misinterpretation of my movements, I have taken the precaution to write Gov. Cordera this day, warning him of my intentions, and the motives by which I am actuated, agreeably to the copy now transmitted you.
Of the militia from this territory about four hundred have turned out, which was more than I expected. From the Mississippi territory I have not yet heard, and therefore cannot say in what force they are advancing. I have hopes from the aspect of Mr. Cordera's letter and the actual state of their military at this moment, of which I have acquired the most clear and particular knowledge, that our differences here may be adjusted on honorable terms and without bloodshed. I shall however be prepared for events, and will keep you regularly advised of every material occurrence.
With great consideration & respect, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, JAMES WILKINSON. The Hon. HENRY DEARBORN, Sec. of war. (M.)
Extract of a letter from Gen. Wilkinson to the Secretary at War. Natchez, Sept. 8th, 1806. "Sir,
"I arrived at this place last evening at six o'clock, and addressed a note to the secretary of the territory, (Gov. Williams being absent) of which you have a copy under cover with his answer; this morning I waited on him
and have seen the plan adopted by gov. Claiborne and himself, the first article of which appears to be in direct opposition to your order, respecting the removal of the Spaniards from Bayou Pierre, to which place I understand they have fallen back, from the vicinity of the Adayes; and I hope they may continue there until my arrival at Natchitoches, for which place I shall commence my journey the moment after I have arranged with the secretary of the territory, for such auxiliary force of militia, as may eventually become necessary from his jurisdiction; Gov. Claiborne has, I understand, arrayed the militia, in the western counties of the territory of Orleans, but I shall discourage their march, until I have penetrated the designs of the Spaniards, and may find him deaf to the solemn appeal which I shall make to his understanding, his interests and duty.
"Let the President be assured, sir, I shall drain the cup of conciliation, to maintain the peace of our country, and that the sword shall not be drawn, but in the last extremity, after reason and remonstrance have failed to preserve inviolate our territory east of the Sabine; but at the same time that an awful responsibility restrains the inclinations and ambition of the soldier, to this temperate course of conduct, in opposition to the ardor which I think I discern in the executive officers of these territories. I will pledge my life to him, that no act shall be suffered within my knowledge, to tarnish the national honor or affect the lustre of his administration.
"If the strong precautions embraced by my instructions to col. Cushing, of which I transmitted you a copy from St. Louis, have prevented the effusion of blood, I must believe I have done some good to the state, because the retrogression of the Spaniards have rendered the ultimate resort unnecessary at least for the present, and as nothing can be lost and every thing may be gained by a little delay, it seems better that the opportunity for extinguishing hostilities should have escaped, than that it should have been seized on to let slip the dogs of war, before the effect of conciliatory measures had been duly tested.
"The retrograde of the Spaniards is not accounted for, but may be ascribed to three causes, the unhealthiness of the troops, the want of forage for the immense cavalcade with which they are encumbered, or the failure of provisions; but as they would scarcely have made so formidable and bold an advance in the face of the prohibition uttered by maj. Porter, without positive orders from the competent authority, it is reasonable to presume, when the cause of their retrogression has been removed, they may resume their former position, for which event some preparatory arrangements must be commenced.
"The Spaniards who have approached Natchitoches being all mounted and without artillery, and each private being obliged to keep up four horses and a mule for service, out of his pay of an hundred dollars per month, it will be impossible for them to maintain a fortification, but the same circumstance will enable them to refuse or to give battle to our infantry, at their discretion; to remedy this disadvantage and enable me, should I be forced to appeal to arms, to drive them effectually beyond the Sabine or to cut them up, I shall endeavor to procure about four or five hundred dragoons and mounted militia, from the two territories, unless I should find them so inattentive, as to enable me by a forced march of established troops, to surprize their camp under cover of the night; but this is scarcely to be expected if the commanding officer possesses a spark of military knowledge or experience.
"A blow once struck, it would appear expedient that we should make every advantage of it, and if men and means are furnished, I will soon plant our standards on the left bank of Grand River. But I must beg leave to remark to you, that for distant operations or the protection of our western frontier, against the predatory incursions of the Spanish cavalry, a body of mounted men is absolutely indispensable."
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Letter from Gen. Andrew Jackson, to his excellency Wm. C. Claiborne. Sir, Although it is a long time since
I sat down to write to you, still that friendship that once existed, remains bright on my part, and although since I had the pleasure of seeing you, I have waded through difficult and disagreeable scenes, still, I have all that fondness for my old and former friends that I ever had; and their memory has been more endeared to me, by the treachery I have experienced since I saw you, by some newly acquired ones. Indeed I fear treachery is become the order of the day: this induces me to write to you. Put your town in a state of defence—organize your militia & defend your city as well against internal enemies as external, my knowledge does not extend so far as to authorise me to go into detail, but I fear you will meet with an attack from quarters you do not at present expect. Be upon the alert—keep a watchful eye on our general, and beware of an attack, as well from your own country as Spain. I fear there is something rotten in the state of Denmark. You have enemies within your own city, that may try to subvert your government, and try to separate it from the union—you know I never hazard ideas without good grounds, you will keep these hints to yourself. But I say again be upon the alert—your government I fear is in danger—I fear there are plans on foot inimical to the union—whether they will be attempted to be carried into effect or not, I cannot say, but rest assured, they are in operation, or I calculate boldly. Beware of the month of December—I love my country and government; I hate the Dons—I could delight to see Mexico reduced, but I will die in the last ditch before I would yield a foot to the Dons, or see the union disunited. This I write for your own eye, and for your own safety—profit by it, and the Ides of March remember.
With sincere respect, I am as usual, Your sincere friend, (Signed) ANDREW JACKSON. November 12th, 1806. Mrs. Jackson desires her } best wishes to you. }
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Deposition of Commodore Shaw.
Be it known, that on or about the seventh day of January, anno domini, 1807, Mr. Bradford, printer of the N. Orleans Gazette, waited on the deponent, capt. Shaw, of the U. States Navy, and after delivering a letter from a correspondent, he observed that he had spent some time at the city of Washington and Philadelphia, & from Philadelphia he had travelled to Pittsburgh, and from thence proceeded towards Orleans; that the country thro' which he passed, was filled with commotion, and that there were a great number of the friends and followers of Burr. Mr. Bradford also mentioned, that he had seen at the mouth of the Cumberland river some of the public gun boats, and a number of men employed in fitting them out, and that they were to join B.—that the men at work on board the gun boats told him (Bradford) that col. Lyon had given up the gun boats to col. B. and that he, col. Lyon, was one of col. B's partizans. Bradford further observed that he saw a number of small arms, which he supposes were carried on board the gun boats, and the men at work on board the boats informed him (Bradford) that col. B. had issued arms and ammunition to 12,000 men, that B's flotilla consisted of seven gun boats and a brig of 10 guns, and that capt. Talbot was commander of the flotilla—Bradford also observed, that he was suspected, and in order to show his innocence, he would wait on gen. Wilkinson and disclose to him all he knew concerning B. and his plots, & further this deponent saith not.
JOHN SHAW. Sworn and subscribed before me, this 12th day of May, 1807. B. CENAS, Justice of the Peace. (Q.)
Deposition of commadore Shaw and Wm. Tharp.
Be it remembered, that this day, to wit, the sixteenth day of April, anno domini, 1807, personally appeared before me the subscriber, one of the justices of the peace for the city and parish of New Orleans, John Shaw, Esq. captain in the United States navy, and William Tharp, Esq. who being first duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, declare and say, that on or about the 15th of January last, 1807, passing from the coffee-house a
bout the hour of twelve o'clock at noon, they were accosted opposite the Principal by judge Prevost of this place, who observed that he was happy to inform these deponents, that gen. Adair, the second in command to col. B. had arrived in town and was then at Madam Nowrage's, that he had just waited on him, or had seen the man who had created so much stir, who said col. B. would be in town in three days after him, that it would soon be discovered if the constitution and justice would prevail, or that of the usurpation of the power and tyranny, manifested in the measures at present adopted; other remarks were made by the judge in tone and gesture discovering evident marks of irritation and opposition to the measures of the officers of the government, and impressed one of these deponents with an idea, that the judge's object was to be personal with capt. John Shaw, and extorted a reply, that he (capt. Shaw) knew no private character, he obeyed and executed his order without partiality, and should always be alert to meet and apprehend the disturbers of the peace and harmony of his government—these deponents remained but a few minutes with judge Prevost, & went to the lodging of the captain, where deponents considered it correct to inform gen. Wilkinson, that gen. Adair was then in town, which captain Shaw did by sending his servant with a note to general Wilkinson.
JOHN SHAW, WILLIAM THARP.
Sworn and subscribed before me, the day and year within written.
B. CENAS, Justice of the Peace. (R.)
Copy of a letter from Wm. White to Col. Andrew Burk, of New Orleans. Middletown, December the 22d, 1806.
DEAR SIR,
Expect a large military force to take possession of your city....Should it not happen before this reaches you, you may look out with hourly expectation of seeing it headed by Col. Burr.
This is intended should you see it in time, to apprise in order that you be in readiness to make your advantages of the times....A number of persons from this neighborhood is engaged on this expedition; amongst the number is your old acquaintance Mr. A. Ralston.
Believe me to be, though much disappointed, still respectfully yours, (Signed) Wm. WHITE. Col. Andrew Burk, New Orleans. (S.)
Instructions to lieutenant Pike. St. Louis, June 24th, 1806.
SIR, You are to proceed without delay to the cantonment on the Missouri, where you are to embark the late Osage Captives, and the deputation recently returned from Washington, with their presents and baggage, and are to transport the whole up the Missouri and Osage Rivers, to the town of the Grand Osage.
The safe delivery of this charge at the point of destination, constitutes the primary object of your expedition, and therefore you are to move with such caution as may prevent surprize from any hostile band, and are to repel with your utmost force, any outrage which may be attempted.
Having safely deposited your passengers and their property, you are to turn your attention to the accomplishment of a permanent peace between the Canzes and Osage nations, for which purpose you must effect a meeting between the Head Chiefs of those nations, and are to employ such arguments, deduced from their own obvious interests, as well as the inclinations, desires and commands of the President of the United States, as may facilitate your purpose and accomplish the end.
A third object of considerable magnitude will then claim your consideration. It is to effect an interview and establish a good understanding with the La-tans, I-etans, or Commandchees....For this purpose you must interest White Hair of the Grand Osage, whom with a suitable deputation you will visit the Panis Republique, where you may find interpreters, and inform yourself of the most feasible plan, by which to bring the Commandchees to conference. Should you succeed in this attempt, and no plans must be spared to effect it, you will

endeavor to make peace between that distant powerful nation, and the nations which inhabit the country between us and them, particularly the Osage; and finally, you will endeavor to induce eight or ten of their distinguished Chiefs, to make a visit to the seat of government next September, and you may attach to this deputation, four or five Paris, and the same number of Canzcas chiefs. As your interview with the Commanchees will probably lead you to the head branches of the Arkansas and Red rivers, you may find yourself approximated to the settlements of New Mexico, and therefore it will be necessary you should move with great circumspection, to keep clear of any hunting or reconnoitring parties from that province, and to prevent alarm or offence; because the affairs of Spain and the United States appear to be on the point of amicable adjustment, and moreover it is the desire of the President to cultivate the friendship and harmonious intercourse of all the nations of the earth, and particularly our near neighbors the Spaniards.
In the course of your tour, you are to remark particularly upon the geographical structure, the natural history and population of the country thro' which you may pass, taking particular care to collect and preserve specimens of every thing curious in the mineral or botanical worlds, which can be preserved and are portable: Let your courses be regulated by your compass, and your distances by your watch, to be noted in a field book and I would advise you, when circumstances permit, to protract and lay down in a separate book the march of the day at every evening's halt.
The instruments, which I have furnished you, will enable you to ascertain the variation of the magnetic needle and the latitude with exactitude; and at every remarkable point, I wish you to employ a telescope in observing Eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, having previously regulated and adjusted your watch by your quadrant, taking care to note with great nicety the periods of immersions and emersions of the eclipsed satellite. These observations may enable us after your return, by application to the appropriate tables, which I cannot now furnish you, to ascertain the longitude.
It is an object of much interest with the executive, to ascertain the direction, extent and navigation of the Arkansas and Red Rivers; as far therefore as may be compatible with these instructions, and practicable to the means you may command, I wish you to carry your views to those subjects, and should circumstances conspire to favor the enterprize, that you may detach a party with a few Osages to descend the Arkansas under the orders of Lieut. Wilkinson or Sergeant Ballhager, properly instructed and equipped, to take the courses and distances, to remark on the soil, timber, &c. &c. and to note the tributary streams. This party will after reaching our post on the Arkansas, descend to Fort Adams and there wait further orders...and you yourself may descend the Red River, accompanied by a party of the most respectable Commanchees to the post of Natchitoches, and there receive further orders.
To disburse your necessary expenses and to aid your negotiations, you are herewith furnished six hundred dollars worth of goods, for the appropriation of which, you are to render a strict account, vouched by documents to be attested by one of your party.
Wishing you a safe and successful expedition,
I am sir, With much respect & esteem, Your obedient servant, JAMES WILKINSON. Lieut. Z. M. Pike. (T.)
Additional instructions to Lieut. Pike. CANTONMENT, Missouri, July 12, 1806.
SIR, The health of the Osages being now generally restored, and all hopes of the speedy recovery of their prisoners, from the hands of the Potawatomes, being at an end, they have become desirous to commence their journey for their villages. You are therefore to proceed to-morrow.
In addition to the instructions given you on the 24th ult. I must request you to have the Talks under cover delivered to White Hair and the Grand Peste, the Chief of the Osage Band which is settled on the waters of the Arkansas, together with the belts which accompany them... You will also receive herewith a small belt for the Parris and a large one for the Le-taus or Commanchees.
Should you find it necessary, you are to give orders to Mongrain, the resident Interpreter at the Grand Osage to attend you.
I beg you to take measures for the security and safe return of your boats
from the Grand Osage to this place. Doctor Robinson will accompany you as a volunteer, he will be furnished medicines, and for the accommodation which you give him, he is bound to attend your sick.
Should you discover any unlicensed traders in your route or any person from this territory or from the United States, without a proper license or passport, you are to arrest such person or persons and dispose of their property as the law directs.
My confidence in your caution and discretion, has prevented my urging you, to be vigilant in guarding against the stratagems and treachery of the Indians, holding yourself above alarm or surprize; the composition of your party, though it be small, will secure to you the respect of an host of untutored savages.
You are to communicate from the Grand Osage and from every other practicable point, directly to the Secretary of War, transmitting your letters to this place, under cover to the commanding officer, or by any more convenient route.
I wish you health and a successful and honorable enterprize, and am
Your's with friendship, (Signed) JAMES WILKINSON. Lieut. Z. M. Pike. (V.)
Extract of a letter from Gen. Wilkinson to Gen. Samuel Smith; dated at Fort Adams 12th of Sept. 1806.
At this moment thus stands the account between us and the Spaniards on the side of Texas; we dishonor the armies of Spain and (as they allege) violate their territory, by forcing their advanced post, and compelling their officer to fall back many miles. (See Gen. Dearborn's order to Porter)...In consequence the Spaniard reinforcements, advances, resumes his former ground and braves us. We remonstrate and menace, but he keeps possession of the disputed tract. Is not the balance against us? It is my friend, and I trust in heaven, without bloodshed,... but at all events.
Foreign Intelligence.
DOWNING-STREET, Sept. 4. Dispatches, of which the following are copies and extracts, have been received by the viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from admiral Gambier, and lieut. gen. the right hon. lord Cathcart, K. T. the commanders of his majesty's naval and military forces in the Baltic sea:
Prince of Wales, in the Sound, off Whitebeck, Aug. 16, 1807.
Mr Lord, I have the honor to inform your lordship, that lieut. gen. lord Cathcart, joined me off Elsinore, on the 12th inst. Every disposition being made for the disembarkation of the army, this service was intended to be carried into execution on the morning of the 14th, but the wind not allowing the transports to move towards Copenhagen, it was not till last evening that I arrived off Wibeck, a village situated about midway between Elsinore and Copenhagen, and at this place the army was disembarked this morning without the smallest opposition.
I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the proclamation which lieut. gen. lord Cathcart and myself have determined to issue on this occasion.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) J. GAMBIER. Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
PROCLAMATION, Issued on the 5th of August at Zealand, By Ad. GAMBIER & Lord CATHCART, Commanders in chief of his majesty's forces by sea and land, employed in the expedition.
"Whereas the present treaties of peace, and the changes of government and of territory acceded to by so many powers, have so far encrased the influence of France on the continent of Europe, as to render it impossible for Denmark, though it desires to be neutral, to preserve its neutrality, and absolutely necessary for those who continue to resist the French aggression, to take measures to prevent the arms of neutral powers from being turned against them:
"In this view the king cannot regard the present position of Denmark with indifference, and his majesty has sent negotiators with ample powers to his Danish majesty, to request, in the most amicable manner, such explanations as the times require, and a concurrence in such measures as can alone give security against the farther mischiefs which the French meditate, through the acquisition of the Danish navy.
"The king, our royal and most gracious master, has therefore judged it expedient, to desire the temporary
deposit of the Danish ships of the line, in one of his majesty's ports.
"This deposit seems to be so just, and so indispensably necessary, under the relative circumstances of the neutral and belligerent powers, that his majesty has further deemed it a duty to himself, and to his people, to support this demand by a powerful fleet, and by an army amply supplied with every preparation necessary for the most active and determined enterprize.
"We come, therefore, to your shores, inhabitants of Zealand! not as enemies, but in self defence, to prevent those who have so long disturbed the peace of Europe, from compelling the force of your navy to be turned against us.
"We have asked deposit, we have not looked to capture; so far from it, the most solemn pledge has been offered to your government, and is hereby renewed in the name, and at the express command of the king, our master, that if our demand is amicably acceded to, every ship belonging to Denmark, shall, at the conclusion of a general peace, be restored to her in the same condition and state of equipment as when received under the protection of the British flag.
"It is in the power of your government, by a word, to sheathe our swords most reluctantly drawn against you; but if, on the other hand, the machinations of France render you deaf to the voice of reason and the call of friendship, the innocent blood that will be spilt, and the horrors of a besieged and bombarded capital, must fall on your own heads, and on those of your cruel advisers.
"His majesty's seamen and soldiers, when on shore, will treat Zealand as long as your conduct to them permit it, on the footing of a province of the most friendly power in alliance with G. Britain, whose territory has the misfortune to be the theatre of war.
"The persons of all those who remain at home, and who do not take an hostile part, will be held sacred.
"Property will be respected and preserved, and the most severe discipline will be enforced.
"Every article of supply furnished or brought to market, will be paid for at a fair and settled price; but as immediate and constant supplies, especially of provisions, forage, fuel, and transports, are necessary to all armies, it is well known that requisitions are unavoidable, and must be enforced.
"Much convenience will arise to the inhabitants, and much confusion and loss to them will be prevented, if persons in authority are found in the several districts to whom requisitions may be addressed, and through whom claims for payment may be settled and liquidated.
"If such persons are appointed, & discharge their duty, without meddling in matters which do not concern them, they shall be respected, and all requisitions shall be addressed to them, through the proper channels, and departments of the navy and army—but as forbearance on the part of the inhabitants is essential to the principle of these arrangements, it is necessary that all manner of civil persons should remain at their respective habitations, and any persons found in arms, singly, or in small troops, or who may be guilty of any act of violence, must expect to be treated with rigor.
"The government of his Danish majesty having hitherto refused to treat this matter in an amicable way, part of the army has been disembarked and the whole force has assumed a warlike attitude; but it is as yet not too late for the voice of reason and moderation to be heard.
Given in the Sound, under our hands and seals, this 16th day of August, 1807. (Signed as above.)
Extract of a letter from Lieutenant-General Lord Cathcart, to Lord Castlereagh, dated Head-Quarters at Hellerup, before Copenhagen, August 22, 1807.
I have inclosed a journal of the operations of the army from the 14th, in the morning, together with the return of the casualties which have occurred, except those of the cavalry, which are not considerable, but have not been transmitted.
Head-Quarters, Hellerup, before Copenhagen, August 22, 1807. Journal of the army under the command of Lieutenant-General Lord Cathcart, from the morning of the 14th August, 1807.
August 14th. The fleet between Elsinore and Helsingberg—calms and contrary winds—transports assembled by brigades, each under the charge of one of his majesty's ships.
15th. The fleet worked up to Velbeck, the reserve anchoring nearest the shore, covered by the Surveillante, and by several gun brigs and bombs. Major-General Spencer's brigade, un-
der convoy of Admiral Essington, with the division of the fleet, anchored higher up the Sound to make a diversion.
Coast reconnoitred, and disposition made for landing.
16th. The reserve landed at five in the morning, with the ordnance of a light brigade, and occupied the heights. The remainder of the infantry followed with the ordnance of another light brigade. A squadron of the 1st light dragoons, horses for the two brigades of artillery, and for the staff, were also disembarked. A flag of truce was received from Major-General Peyman, commander in chief in Copenhagen, requesting passports for their highness the two princesses of Denmark, nieces to his Danish majesty, to go from Copenhagen to Colding, which were granted.
In the evening the army marched by their left in three columns, by Nerun to Lyngbyl; the centre by Hermitage and Fortuna to Jagersburg, the left by the coast of Charlottenberg, and lay upon their arms.
17th. At day break the army marched by their right in three columns to invest the town. The left column established a post at Bagerne's mill, and extended from Freborg to Emdrup. That from Jagersborg by Gladsacks and Vanloes to Fredericksberg, extending to the sea on the right, and towards Falconergard on their left. The reserve from Lyngby, marched by Bangede and Emdrup, and occupied the space between the two other divisions. Two brigades of the king's German legion remaining at Charlottenburg to cover the disembarkation of the cavalry and park of artillery.
Major-General Spencer's brigade landed at Skoreshard, and marched into their position on the left of the line. All the divisions giving piquets to the rear to prevent surprize from the country. Head quarters established at Hellerup. Transports assembled at Skoreshard, where the cavalry commenced disembarking. Princesses of Denmark came out of the city on their route to Colding, and were received with the honors due to their rank by the brigade of guards, near the palace of Fredericksberg.
The piquets of the left towards the town were attacked about noon:—At the same time the enemy's gun-boats rowed out of the harbor, and cannonaded the left of the line, with grape and round shot. The piquets drove in and pursued the enemy, and resumed their posts, part of the line having advanced to sustain them. His Majesty's gun brigs and bombs having been towed as near the harbor as they could, opened a fire at a considerable distance upon the enemy's gun boats, which after a long cannonade, retired into the harbor.
18th. At day break the gun boats renewed the attack upon the gun brigs, trusting to the superior weight of their guns. The latter having, during the night, exchanged their caronades for 18 pounders, the gun boats retired, but advanced again with increased numbers. A brigade of 9 pounders, from the park, having been brought to the mill, took them in flank, upon which they turned their fire to the lines, and, after cannonading for some time, were driven in, together with their field pieces, which advanced upon the road.
Engineer tools, &c. &c. having been disembarked, a work was begun at the mill, and considerable progress was made. The same day the cavalry moved to their quarters at Charlottenberg, Jagersborg, Vanloes, with piquets in the country, and a chain of posts, supported by the 1st battalion of the king's German legion, from Lorgenfree and Kollekolle, under the direction of brigadier general V. D. Decken.
19th. The works carried on by parties of 600 men, relieved every four hours. The gun boats attacked it at day break, but were driven off by the field pieces, which were now protected. Some of the pipes were discovered which convey fresh water to the town from Emdrup. The frigate & gun brigs having a favorable breeze, took their station near the entrance of the harbor, within reach of throwing shells into the town.
Four 24 pounders were brought into the battery at the mill. Great progress was made in the work at that place, and in a howitzer battery in the rear of it, with traverses and cover for the men.
Brigadier General Decken surprized and took the post of Fredericksburg commanded by a Major, aid-de-Camp to the Crown, who capitulated with 850 men and officers, with a foudery and depot of cannon and powder.
The king's household, with part of his Danish Majesty's warbrobe, plate, wine, and books, were suffered to come out of the town to follow his majesty (who has withdrawn to Colding) passports having been requested. Some gentlemen residing in the dis-
trict of Copenhagen, and in the bailiwicks towards Elsinore, having offered their services to accept the office of magistrates and superintendants of police in their respective districts, under the commander of the forces, an order was made for that purpose, and sent to be printed and published in German and Danish on the day of disembarkation.
20th. Further progress made in the works. More ordnance landed and mounted. A patrol on the left having reported that a body of cavalry, with a corps of infantry, in their rear, had been seen in front of Roerskilde, col. Rødon sent a squadron to reconnoitre them, which found them assembled near that place, and immediately charged and put them to flight, leaving 16 or 18 men killed, and taking three prisoners and 29 horses.
The admiral came to head-quarters in the morning, and returned to his ship.
21st. Lord Rosslyn's corps disembarked in the north part of Keoge Bay, with two batteries of artillery, sending round the remaining transports to Skoreshard, to cover their landing.
Progress made in cutting off the water. Further arrangements made with the gentlemen of the country. Passports granted to Prince Frederick Ferdinand of Denmark, and his preceptor.
Notice given that no more passports can be granted. At the same time a recommendation urged to the commanding general, to consider the dreadful consequences of making a capital city of such extent stand a siege and bombardment like an ordinary fortress. Great advance made in perfecting the works already in progress which cover our left.
A trench pushed forward, and a new battery erected 300 yards in advance. Brig. Gen. Macfarlan's brigade landed at Skoreshard; great progress made in landing the battering train and stores for the siege; fascines made for a new battery on the right. These works being completed, will take the enemy's line of advanced posts in reverse, and will cover and secure the advance of the army to a new position.
Signed CATHCART.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 21. The Prince Royal has ordered the fleet to be destroyed in case of extremity.
The volunteers increase daily. The animosity against the English is universal and violent. There will be warm work; but on this occasion as in the siege of the 17th century, success will reward courage. Numbers of Danish troops are drawing towards Funen; 700 English ships are now in our neighborhood. To the 18th our loss was only three killed and 12 wounded.
KIEL, Aug. 20. Gen. Curstenskield has out-flanked the English on Zealand, with 11,000 regular troops besides militia; they are consequently between two fires. The mail stage from Copenhagen, was stopped by the English the 16th, but nothing taken from it.
HAMBURGH, Aug. 24. The French, it is said, will now enter Holstein; but the Crown Prince, it is said, is resolved to maintain his neutrality, and not to suffer the march of the French.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21.
A Boston print says that private letters, giving later information by a few hours than that contained in the public prints, state that Copenhagen was taken on the 27th of August.
We give the following article, from the New York Commercial Advertiser, as we find it. However true some parts of it may be, other parts of it carry on their face the strongest evidence of absurdity. The language ascribed to Mr. Monroe is incredible.
"A Mercantile friend has politely handed us the following extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston:—
"I have just seen letters from our friend in London to the 7th of Sept. He saw Mr. Munroe daily. Mr. Munroe had not then sent in any official note—he and Mr. Pinckney are fully sensible of our folly in wishing for war, and will do all they can by delay to give time for all parties to cool. Their interviews with Mr. Canning convinced them that he was well disposed. The Revenge will probably not be dispatched until the 1st of October."
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
Edward Heston is elected Senator for the district composed of the city of Philadelphia, the county of Philadelphia and Delaware, by a majority of 1,230 votes over William Duane. The following is a statement of the votes given:

   Heston. Duane.     City, 2,555 1,689   Philadelphia county, 2,152 2,421   Delaware, 1,070 437  
Wm. T. Donaldson is elected sheriff for the city and county of Philadelphia, by a majority of 138 over Frederick Wolbert.
GEORGE TRUITT, Esq. is elected Governor of Delaware, by a majority of 247 votes; and NICHOLAS VAN DYKE, Esq. is elected by a majority of 216, to represent that state in the Congress of the U. S. in the room of James M. Broom, Esq. resigned.
"Out of thy own mouth will I condemn thee."
Among the numerous just causes of complaint against England, the conduct of her vessels of war, and particularly the King's ships, in hovering on our coasts to annoy our trade, is one of no common magnitude. Our principal harbors have been strictly and literally blockaded by British squadrons. This has repeatedly occurred, and has been continued for a great length of time. The commerce of the Hudson, the Delaware, and the Chesapeake, has severely felt the ruinous effects of such unpardonable conduct. The ports of Boston and Charleston have been subjected to these humiliating aggressions. Our own waters have been used as stations, to plunder our own citizens.
Against these continued invasions of our rights, as an independent nation, firm and spirited remonstrances have been made to the British government, by the present administration, but without the desired effect. That the conduct of the British cruisers is a gross violation of our neutral rights and national sovereignty, every honest man must know and feel. But read the following decision of a British Judge on this subject. Reflect on the solemn opinion he delivers, and say what ought to be the sentiment of an American citizen, when Sir William Scott condemns in the strongest language, such hostile proceedings, and declares from the bench that the United States are called upon to resist them.
Let it, too, be recollected, that this very violation of our rights, as an independent nation, occurred in the instance of the outrage offered to the Chesapeake, and, consequently, aggravates the enormity of that transaction.
SIR WILLIAM SCOTT
"But that brings me to a part of the case, on which I am of opinion that the privateer has laid herself open to great reprehension. Captors must understand, that they are not to station themselves in the mouth of a neutral river, for the purpose of exercising the rights of war from that river, much less in the very river itself. It appears from the privateer's own log-book that this vessel has done both; & as to any attempt to shelter this conduct under the example of king's ships, which I do not believe, and which, if true, would be no justification to others, captors must, I say be admonished, that the practice is altogether indefensible, and that if king's ships should be guilty of such misconduct, they would be as much subject to censure as other cruisers. It is unnecessary to go over all the entries in the log. The captors appear by their own description to have been standing off and on, obtaining information at the Balise, overhauling vessels in their course down the river, and making the river as much subservient to the purposes of war, as if it had been a river of their own country. This is an inconvenience which the states of America are called upon to resist, and which this court is bound on every principle to discourage and correct. With respect to one vessel, it appears that the Bilbao, under Spanish colors, and an undoubted Spanish ship, had been captured and carried into the river—and it was stated in an affidavit which was exhibited to account for the absence of the usual witnesses in that case, that the prisoners had escaped. The cause was brought on upon the evidence of the releasing witnesses under this representation. It now appears by an entry in this log, "that the prisoners were not on shore;—an act highly unjustifiable, in its own nature, independent of the deception with which it has been accompanied. The prisoners are the king's prisoners, and captors are particularly enjoined by the instructions not to release any prisoners belonging to the ships of the enemy, and they violate their duty whenever they do. When I advert to the imposition that has been put upon the court in that transaction, how can I trust myself to any representation coming from the same persons. Indeed, I think, I can perceive strong traits of bad faith running throughout the whole conduct of the captors in the present case. In answer to the complaint that has been made against the captors for bringing this prize to England, it was
said, that it was done at the desire of the master of the captured vessel;—though, in the affidavit of the master, which is not contradicted, it is sworn, "that the captors offered to set him on shore, but that he refused to be separated from his cargo." The conduct of the captors has, on all points, been highly reprehensible. Looking to all the circumstances of previous misconduct, I feel myself bound to pronounce, that there has been a violation of territory, and that as to the question of property there was not sufficient ground of seizure; and that these acts of misconduct have been further aggravated, by bringing the vessel to England, without any necessity that can justify such a measure. In such a case it would be falling short of the justice due to the violated rights of America, and to the individuals who have sustained injury by such misconduct, if I did not follow up the restitution which has passed on the former day, with a decree of costs and damages."
The Anna, La Porte. 5 Robinson's Adm. Reports. pa. 345.
TO THE PUBLIC.
I went last evening, in company with a gentleman of my acquaintance, to visit the young lady born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot, who is displaying her surprising ingenuity and dexterity in cutting watch-papers, embroidering large flowers for framing &c. &c. at Mr. Gary's, High-Street, George-Town.
On entering the apartment, I experienced a peculiar sensation of feeling; but how shall I describe my astonishment, when a face blooming as that of Hebe, presented itself to my view! Instead of beholding a sight imperfect in the extreme, as I had erroneously imagined would be the case, I surveyed a countenance fair with the opening rose when bespangled with the morning dew! When we reflect on the peculiar natural genius of this young lady, the inconceivable manner in which she performs her accustomed employment, and the extraordinary sweetness and vivacity of her disposition, we cannot but admire the marvellous works of an incomprehensible GOD, who sometimes in depriving mortals of certain invaluable benedictions, dispenses to them others, in such vast profusion, without enjoying the perfect use of any one limb, but all having degenerated greatly from the natural disposition of their parts. She appears not in the least to repine at these several imperfections; but possessing a placid serenity of aspect so characteristic of the pious resignation with which she meets her peculiar fortune. In her we behold a countenance serene and tranquil as an unclouded April morn, when Phœbus' golden rays are emerging from the horizon of the east; a melancholy trait which mingles with the brilliancy of her affable disposition, renders her appearance doubly interesting.
With one part of a pair of scissors held in her mouth, and a piece of paper held between her toes, she cut me a watch paper in ten or twelve minutes, and apparently with as much ease and facility as though she possessed the full and perfect use of every limb.
Let not the unfavorable idea you may have improperly anticipated in any measure dissuade you from visiting this young lady, and contributing your mite, from the stores of wealth you have received from the munificent hand of Providence; you will then enjoy the unspeakable pleasing reflection, that you have been instrumental in extenuating the pangs of the unfortunate, and of discharging one of the principal duties of a Christian; this you can never regret, and for which you will ultimately receive ample remuneration.
TYRO GERMANUS.
On the 21st ult. James Sevier, governor of Tennessee, opened the legislature of that state with a communication, of which the following are the most important parts:
It would have afforded me, fellow citizens, much greater satisfaction to communicate to you, in the early day of your meeting, circumstances of a more agreeable and satisfactory nature than I have, at the present important crisis to relate. Since your last separation very important and unexpected events have transpired and taken place. You have heard of the late unprovoked attack made upon the United States' frigate, the Chesapeake, by the British ship of war the Leopard; of the murder of our fellow citizens, and the degradation of the American flag, together with other insults and outrages committed on said frigate. It would be useless to take up your time in further detailing the particulars of the unprecedented and unprovoked outrage, in consequence of which the President of the United States has necessarily requested this state's quota of militia. The necessary
instructions have long since been issued, and I inform you with great pleasure of the promptitude and alacrity with which the citizens of the state are tendering their services in defence of their injured and insulted country.—It does them great honor, and entitles them to the respect and confidence of their fellow citizens of their neighboring states. From the present prospect it may be safely relied upon, that a great sufficiency of volunteers will turn out to answer the demand. I have no hesitation in saying, that the late attack made on the American ship, the Chesapeake, has created a spirit of unanimity and resentment throughout the whole of the United States, that has not been surpassed since the settlement of America; and an opportunity is only wanting in which they would sufficiently chastise the nation who could, without provocation, be guilty of such aggressions.
The emigration to the state within the last twelve months, exceeds anything of the kind that has heretofore taken place, and it will be incumbent on the legislature as soon as practicable, in order to extend our settlements, to procure further relinquishments of our territorial claim, which I have no doubt may, without difficulty, be obtained. The sooner so desirable an object can be procured, so much greater in proportion will the interest of your constituents be promoted; and whenever the same can be effected, and added to our present circumstances, will most certainly place Tennessee amongst the most enviable and easy situations in the union.
Humanity and policy call aloud for a revision of the criminal code of our laws, experience has led the greater part of our most respectable sister states to abolish the inhuman and prompt mode of punishing with death those unhappy wretches who violate the laws of their country, and have substituted other modes, (though not exempt from punishment) which greatly ameliorates the sufferings of humanity, the culprit, and softens the distress of the unfortunate friends and relatives. Those states who have made the experiment find the property of the citizen to be equally, if not better secured and protected than by those sanguinary laws. Would it not be highly worth the consideration of the legislature, to introduce some other mode in lieu of the present, whereby there would not be such repeated examples of cruelty exercised under the law of a republican government?
I am bound to state to your honorable body, that I deeply regret the idea of being involved again in all the horrors of a barbarous and unnatural war, but at the same time I am very much consoled by believing and hoping our national government has given no cause for the bringing about the calamity; I pray heaven may avert the appeal to arms and bloodshed, but should the direful event be inevitable, I shall rest with the fullest confidence, that your patriotism will be such, as to afford all the aid in your power, and that but one sentiment will actuate and inspire us all with a full determination to defend, to the last extremity, our injured and insulted country.
Boston, Oct. 15. The U. S. frigate Constitution , Capt. CAMPBELL, and the sloop of war, Wasp , Capt. SMITH, arrived here yesterday, in 35 days from Gibraltar. The latter, in passing Fort-Independence, fired a salute, which was returned by the fort. The former is now at anchor in the outer harbor.
New-York, Oct. 17. The gun boats under the command of Commodore Rodgers, dropped down below Governor's Island yesterday afternoon.
FROM THE BOSTON CENTINEL.
Yesterday arrived here the ship New-Packet, Capt. Trott, from Liverpool. She sailed the ninth ult. and has brought our London files down to the 7th Sept. (evening).
We do not find much said; and what we do find wore a hostile aspect. The schooner Revenge , arrived at Falmouth the 28th August, in 30 days from Norfolk; and the officer entrusted with the dispatches set off immediately for London. On the 3d Sept. Mr. Munroe presented the dispatches to Mr. Canning. On them we find the following remarks:
The 'Courier,' a leading ministerial paper of Sept. 7, 1807, says, "It is said, that the American government, in their dispatches by the Revenge , have limited our ministers to four days to deliberate on the nature of those dispatches, and to frame an answer. As there could be no motive for such a limitation but that of insulting us, his majesty's ministers would, of course, treat such an insult as it deserves, and refuse to enter into
any negotiation. But we can hardly believe that the Americans, violent and insolent as they are, would venture upon such a proceeding, unless they are determined upon going to war." Other accounts affirm, that the government of America, in their instructions to Mr. Munroe, have desired him positively to insist on our relinquishing the right of searching any of their vessels for men, whatever their rank or condition may be.—They do not require us to give up the right of search for merchandise; but they declare, they will never permit any of their vessels, whether ships of war or merchantmen, to have their men taken out, after they have left their ports. Their men—It is not their men we want, but our own. We want to put an end to that system of inveigling our seamen. What! we may be permitted to search their ships to see whether there be enemy's property or goods contraband of war on board; but if we find British seamen, the sinews of our strength and prosperity, on board, them we must not touch nor take away. We do not even think that the late ministers would have yielded this point."
The Liverpool Chronicle , an opposition paper, says, after mentioning the arrival of the dispatches, "It is said four days only are allowed for our government to deliberate upon them. We hope our ministers are not made of such iron stuff, as to refuse to yield a point, the maintenance of which will expose us to the censure of the whole world."
The 'Courier' says, "The surgeon of the Chesapeake is arrived in the Revenge , for the purpose of giving an ample description of the whole of the affair between the Leopard and the ship."
The 'Ledger,' a neutral paper, says, "It is reported, the dispatches by the Revenge leave little room to expect an amicable adjustment of the difficulties between the two states; and that only four days have been given to deliver an answer to them. We hope these reports are unfounded; we expect, indeed, that Mr. Munroe, will speak the language of firmness, but trust that the point in dispute may yet be amicably settled."
The "Morning Chronicle," the leading opposition paper, contends, that "according to the law of nations, might is right."
The dispatches which Mr. Munroe received by the Revenge were communicated to the English ministry, the 3d Sept. If, as the London prints assert, they were limited to four days to give their answer, the time had but just expired, at our latest London date. This circumstance creates much anxiety for the next tidings. There is no truth in the report that Mr. Munroe had left London.
On the 23d August, (the last date) Copenhagen had not capitulated. The English were within two miles of the walls, erecting batteries, and it was expected would open, on the 24th, sixty 24 pounders on the town. A general cannonade was expected, by sea and land; and breaches being made, the army was to march to the assault. The English had taken a royal foundry, 8 miles from the city, garrisoned by 800 men. Some skirmishes had taken place; and a sortie of 2000 made, which was driven back. It was reported, that gen. Brune had got into Copenhagen, and was assisting the Danes.
The London papers say, that orders had been sent out for the immediate capture of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and other Danish islands:—That it had been ascertained that Denmark, immediately after the treaty of Tilsit, had agreed to make common cause with Russia and France against G. Britain:—And that orders had been issued in every part of Denmark, for the sequestration of British goods.
The British have fitted out the long boats of their men of war to encounter the Danish gun-boats.
Another expedition, as extensive as that against Denmark was on foot, and transports to carry between 2 and 3000 tons of ammunition, and other military stores, had been taken up by government.
Jonathan Robinson, Esq. has been chosen Senator in Congress, vice J. Smith, chosen Gov. of Vermont.
Some of the latest accounts from Copenhagen represent that place to be in a respectable state of defence—that Gen. Carstenkiold had turned the flank of the English with a corps of 11,000 regulars—that on the 23rd of Aug. a very sharp firing had commenced between the English bomb-ships and the Danish batteries, very much to the injury of the former.
Will be sold on Saturday the 24th inst. at the house of Mr. Wilson, opposite the Centre Market.
THREE DRY COWS, many empty Barrels, Waggons & Wheels, and Geers with the Bdy; Kitchen Furniture, 3 Horses, Farming Utensils, and many other things too tedious to mention.
S. SPEAKE, Auct. October 21—2t
NOTICE To the Creditors of THOMAS LE TELLIER. SIX months from and after the 19th day of October, 1807, are allowed to the Creditors of Thomas Le Tellier to exhibit their claims against the said Tellier to the subscriber, his trustee. W. WATERS. Oct. 22—3t
JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS. WANTED six JOURNEYMEN immediate ly, four to work on Boots and two on Light shoes—a number of men to make strong shoes; also a Foreman capable of conducting a small manufactory, to all of whom, constant employment will be given, apply to JOHN MINCHIM. Apprentices will always be taken to the above business. New Jersey avenue, Oct. 21—2t
CHAMP FALL GOODS. THOMAS W. FAIRO, Seven buildings, has received his FALL & WINTER SUPPLY, amongst which are a variety of substantial and fancy articles, all of which he will sell very low for cash, or to his principal customers. He also has an assortment of choice wines and liquors, and Philadelphia porter and ale, and expects by the first Philadelphia vessel, muffs and tippets, and more shoes. Oct. 14—4t
LINDSAY'S HOTEL. The Subscriber has taken that well calculated house on the Capitol Hill. Late occupied by Mr. Frost formerly by Mr. Stelle—Who intends to open a Tavern on the 24th October. Those gentlemen who may favor him with their Custom may rely on every attention in the power of the Public's devoted Servant. GEO. W. LINDSAY. N.B.—EIGHT or TEN BOARDERS may be comfortably accommodated. October 19—1t
WAS committed to my custody as a runaway on the 28th day of September last, a negro man who calls himself JESS. Says he belongs to Thomas Green near the Red House in the state of Virginia; he is about 30 years of age, rather black, about 5 feet 10 inches high, has a down look; his clothing an osnaburg shirt, a pair of old cloth trousers and an old felt hat. The owner is desired to come forward and take him away or otherwise he will be sold for his fees agreeably to law. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff, Montgomery county, Md. October 16—3t
JUST RECEIVED, From Baltimore, and to be had At WESCOITT & Co's. Printing Office, 11th street, of RICHARD DINMORE, opposite the West Market; at J. MILLIGAN'S Book store, Georgetown, and at R GRAY'S, Alexandria.
THE LIFE OF THE REV. JOHN WESLEY, A. M. With Memoirs of the W. L. Family, to which are so joined, Dr. Whitefield's FUNERAL SERMON on the deceased, a brief history of AMERICAN METHODISM, BY GEORGE JOURN. Price full bound, One Dollar and Seventy five cents. October 16—3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or Strayed from the Commons of the city of Washington on or about the 6th day of the present month a Black or rather Brownish HORSE between 7 and 8 years old and about 15 hands high, he has a star on his forehead, one of his hind feet white to the hoof; he is a large bodied horse and has a remarkable small neck and large head for a horse of his size, he was marked on the break from the collar, and marked on the flounder from the cart saddle—he was shod all round—he is a very uneasy faddle horse, but an excellent draught horse. The above reward will be paid by the subscriber on conviction of the thief, or Five Dollars a reasonable charge will be paid by me on delivery of the horse. THADY HOGAN. Washington city, North Street near St. Patrick's church, Sept. 30—1t
State of Maryland, Saint Mary's county, Orphan's court, August 4th, 1807.
ON application by petition, of James Cooke administrator of Richard Jordan late of St. Mary's county deceased, is ordered that he give the notice required by law, for creditors to exhibit their claims against the said deceased, and that the same be published once in each week for the space of six successive weeks, in the Universal Gazette, Washington Federalist, and American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.
JAMES FORRETT, Reg. Wills, for Saint Mary's county
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of St. Mary's county hath obtained from the Orphan's court of St. Mary's county in Maryland, letters of Administration on the personal estate of Richard Jordan late of St. Mary's county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the 25th day of February next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 25th day August 1807.
JAMES COOKE, Admr. September 4—w6t UG

Valuable Seats for Iron Works
THE subscriber offers for sale between Five and Six Thousand acres of land bounded on one side by James River, including Big and Little Owens Creek, and situated in Amherst county in the State of Virginia. This land is in the midst of a well and thick settled country, about 100 miles above the city of Richmond. There are not more than 30 acres of it cleared. The remainder is heavily timbered—consisting of large pines, white oaks, poplars, black walnuts and chestnut. On Big Owens Creek, and within 600 yards of James River, which is navigable for boats at all seasons of the year—there is an excellent site for any kind of water works. The stream is rapid and constant, and about three miles from the seat are, it is believed inexhaustible banks of iron ore, which the subscriber has secured and which will be sold with the land. This ore has been tried and proved to be of a very superior kind. The land adjoining the seat is of excellent quality. Two hundred acres of timothy meadow might be made on the creek. The upland—although hilly in places—is well adapted to small grain, and a great proportion of it suitable to the raising of tobacco. Immediately around the site for water works are inexhaustible LIMESTONE Quarries, together with great quantities of the best building stone. In short there are many advantages combined to render this a most eligible spot for the erection of iron works, or any other kind of water works. It is deemed unnecessary to say more concerning this property than to request those who incline to purchase to view it. It will be shown by captain Henry Halloway in the neighborhood. The price will be moderate, terms of sale which will be made very easy, will be made known on application to the proprietor residing in Georgetown district of Columbia.
NATHAN LUFEBOROUGH. Georgetown, February 16—wtf ADVERTISEMENT.
STRAYED or Stolen from the commons near the Eastern Branch, on Sunday night the 27th Sept. a BLACK MARE , about fifteen hands high, in good order, 11 years old last Spring—Has a white star in her forehead, a white left hind foot, high ramp, blind in her right eye (by drawing) back a little hurt with the cart saddle, shod before, and no bridle recollecting. Whoever will deliver said mare to the subscriber near the Navy Yard, shall receive if she is found in the city, Five Dollars , if ten miles off Ten Dollars , and Twenty Dollars if she is above ten miles, and if she is stolen fifty per cent will be added to each of the above sums, provided the thief is committed and secured, paid by,
JEREMIAH BOOTHE. Washington city, Oct. 5—w4t
BRIGADE ORDERS. The Commissioned Officers of the 2nd Legion, will be trained by the Brigade Inspector on Monday the 12th, Tuesday the 13th, and Wednesday the 14th of October, on the Commons of Alexandria near the Powder-house.—The 2nd Legion will be mustered on the same ground on Saturday the 24th of October.
The Commissioned Officers of the 1st Legion will be trained by the Brigade Inspector on Monday the 19th, Tuesday the 20th, and Wednesday the 21st of October next, on the ground adjoining the Infirmary, north of the great Hotel, in the city of Washington.
The 1st Legion will be mustered on the same ground on Saturday the 31st October.
By order, WM. D. BEALL, Brig. Ins. Georgetown, October 14—31st THORN HEDGES. FOR SALE by the subscriber, upwards of One Hundred Thousand seedling plants of the American HEDGE THORN, from Two and an Half to Five dollars per thousand. Also a few thousand of the Pyracantha or Evergreen Thorn, and of the Honey Locust—all of which will be got ready for delivery at his Nursery near the Little Falls of Potomac as soon after the fall of the leaf as practicable.
Purchasers who choose will be furnished gratis with a pamphlet of directions for the management of the plants, &c. Any former customer, also may have a copy of the same by application at the Nursery; to others, the price will be Twenty-five cents.
THOS. MAIN. October 14—
ATTENTION. LESSONS in DRAWING & PAINTING will be given by JOHN BELL, at his house in Eight street, at the Navy Yard, to commence on Monday the 19th of October, and every Monday and Thursday in each week. Terms for drawing, &c. in Landscapes, Fruits and Flowers, Six Dollars per quarter. For lessons in Oil Painting, Ten Dollars.
N. B. Two dollars entrance, in advance. As J. Bell will not engage more than four classes of pupils, and only four in each class, an early application is solicited. Any School in the vicinity of the Navy Yard, and Capitol Hill, will be attended as above, by Thomas Bell, jun. who now teaches Young Ladies at Messrs. Smith's and Co's. school, Georgetown, and at Mrs. Lee's school in the City.
October 14—3t A HOUSE & LOT—FOR SALE. WILL be offered at Public sale on Thursday the 20th instant on the premises, on a credit of 90 days, a Two Story BRICK HOUSE with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and a dry well therein. This house is situated on Lot No. 10, in square 728 on East Capitol street, fronting the Capitol. Negotiable paper with approved indorsers, bearing interest from the date will be required of the purchaser, and when paid a good title will be made, by
SAMUEL TYLER, Ex'r of SAMUEL TYLER, dec'd October 9—ep15
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
FROM the premises of the subscriber, about the 6th day of September last, a DARK BAY MARE , remarkably fat, about thirteen and an half or fourteen hands high, not gaited, has a natural trot and a white spot on the left side of her jaw, no other marks recollected. Any person who will return the said mare or will give information where she may be had, shall receive five dollars reward, and no questions asked—If stolen, 50 dollars will be given on prosecuting the thief to conviction by applying to
G. DOCKER, Capitol Hill. October 19—3t.
By the Orphans Court of Saint Mary's county—June Term, 1807.
ORDERED that Joseph Edwards, administrator of Stourton Edwards, 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 six weeks, in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer. In testimony whereof I have set my hand this 9th day of June, A. D. 1807.
JAMES FORREST, Reg. Wills for Saint Mary's county.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of St. Mary's county, hath obtained from the Orphans court of St. Mary's County in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Stourton Edwards, late of the county aforesaid, deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 9th day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this 9th day of June, 1807.
JOSEPH EDWARDS, Admr. Sept. 18—w6t.
In Chancery, June Term 1807. Peggy McLaughlin, and others, VERSUS
William Evans, and James S. Morsell. THE report of Daniel Bussard the trustee formerly appointed in this case, having been returned, sworn to and filed and the proceedings therein approved; it is thereupon decreed and ordered that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the 4th Monday of December next, provided a copy of this order be published for three weeks successively before that time, in the National Intelligencer, and the Baltimore American, the report states that the whole of the property therein mentioned, was sold for fourteen thousand six hundred dollars.
By order, WM. BRENT, Clk. October 7—3w
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, a Negro Man, named ANDREW, the property of SARAH FOUCHÉE, in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. He had a pass for three days, being Whitsunday Holidays.
Andrew is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion; has a scar near the corner of his eye, is a little cross eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance.
Any person who will apprehend and secure him in jail, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get him again, shall receive the above reward.
JOHN STONE. Prince William county, June 27.
N. B. All persons are forbid harboring him, or conveying him away by land or water.
THE WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
Commence on Tuesday the 27th October next.
First day's purse, 4 mile heats 600 dolls. Second day's purse, 3 miles 350 do. Third day's purse, 2 mile heats, (free only for colts,) 300 do. On the first day will also be run for a Colt Sweepstake of 500 dollars, for subscribers. All races are to be run agreeably to the rules of the Club.
The members of the Club are to meet at the Union Tavern, Georgetown, on the Monday evening immediately preceding the first day's race, agreeably to a standing rule of the Club in that respect made.
SAMUEL BOOTS, Sec'y. Sept. 28—12.
FOR SALE.
UPON very reasonable terms—In the town of Leesburg, Virginia, two Lots upon Loudon and Back streets—Lot No. 1, 52 feet on Loudon Street, a corner lot, and extends 127 feet back, upon Back street, on which ground there is a convenient dwelling house—26 by 24—4 rooms below and 2 above, 4 good fire places a kitchen, &c.—Lot No. 2, fronting on Back street 82 feet, and 105 feet back—one half of the payment cash, and the residue in two yearly payments.—Also 369 acres of good & well improved Land lying within a mile of the foot of the Blue Ridge and near the south end of the Short Hill in Loudon County, Virginia—There is on the premises a good and convenient dwelling house with two kitchens, out houses, cabins, &c.—Also a variety of fruit trees—bearing apple trees about 200, and of excellent kinds, and about 8 or 9 hundred peach trees, cherry trees of different kinds, plum, damson and pear trees—as also a Good Mill Seat on the water called Katooton Creek, with about 25 acres of good Meadow—Apply to the subscriber living on the Premises—or to Mr. Saml. Murray in Leesburg.
STEPHEN DONALDSON. Oct. 9—2w.
BY order of the Orphan's court
Prince George's county, Maryland, will be sold at Public Sale , on the 23d day of next month, at the House of the late Zephaniah Prather, all his the said Zephaniah Prather's HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE , Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Corn, and Corn Fodder, Tobacco in the house, and Plantation Utensils. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock—Nine months credit for all sums over Ten dollars by giving bond with approved security—for all sums under Ten Dollars ready money to be paid.
All those who have claims against the said Zephaniah Prather deceased, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated, as speedily as possible.
ZEPHENIAH PRATHER, adm'r. of his father Zephaniah Prather. October 16—2w
Upper Marlborough Races.
Commences on Thursday the 5th day of November next, when a subscription purse of two hundred dollars will be run for, over a handsome course, the four miles heats.
On the next day a like purse of one hundred dollars, the two mile heats.
And on the next day following, a like purse, the sum not yet ascertained, the two mile heats.
Each day will be free for any Horse, except the winner of the preceding day—and the weights to be regulated by the Washington Jockey club rules.
A subscriber of ten dollars, to pay no entrance for the first day, all others to pay ten dollars.
A subscriber of five dollars, to pay no entrance for the second and third days, all others to pay five dollars. Horses must be entered the day preceding the race, or pay double at the post.
Horses to start each day precisely at 12 o'clock. Oct. 7—taw3w.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of April last, a Negro man named HAMPSHIRE, about 20 years of age, well made and dark complexion, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, a considerable gap between his upper fore teeth, he lisps a little, a pleasing countenance when spoken to, he has a scar on his forehead, another on his neck, and another on his breast occasioned by the cut of a switch, he walks rather on the side of one of his feet, has a very small hand and fingers—the last I heard of him he had on a scarlet coat, a furred hat cocked three ways.
I will give the above reward of Fifty Dollars if taken out of this state, and Thirty Dollars if taken within this state so that I get him again.
WILLIAM GOODALL. Orange county Va. near Stamardsville, Oct. 5. Sw 3
By order of the Orphans Court.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the personal estate of JOHN HAYDOCK, late of said city 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 10th day of April next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. They who are indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of October 1807.
JOSEPH HUDDLESTON. October 9—3w
New & Valuable BOOKS.
JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPINE'S Book store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and STATIONERY , which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms—amongst which are:
The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owenson, author of the Wild Irish Girl, Saint Clair, or the Heiress of Dermont, by the same author. Warren's History of the American revolution, 3 vols. Montgomery's Poems, Roberts on Frauds, Sugden's Law of Venders, Hall's Reports, vol. 7th, Peter's (Judge) Maritime Law, Henning and Mansfield's Virginia Reports, Domestic Cookery, Sidney on Government, Aitkin's Geography, Workman's do. Geographical questions, Sporting Anecdotes, Nautical Almanac for 1808-9. German Theatre, 6 vols. Jeis's Surveying, Sacred Classics, 9 vols. Sevingne's Letters, 7 vols. Sulley's Memoirs, 5 vols. Pope's Homer, 4 vols. Oraylin's Italian Dictionary. Young's Centaur. Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain. Specacles and Morocco cases. Watch seals and keys. Fashionable paper hangings and borders. Reeves' water colors. Mathematical instruments. Chamber Lamps and wicks. Japaned Ink. Durable do.
A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafers, pen knives, &c. &c.
Dr. Rees' Cyclopedia.
Vol. 5th, Part 1st, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery, those who have not had ALL the preceding vols. will oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7 4t.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by Miss ELIZA ANN lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cordas, Cassimere, single and double milled Sattin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first file of fashion. Richard Marwells celebrated patent parallel Suspender, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—4t
To IRE,
After the 31st of the present month, (October) THREE likely young NEGRO MEN, Of good character. Apply to T. H. GILLISS, Washington city, Oct. 14—w3t
This is to give notice,
That the subscriber of Georgetown in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, and district aforesaid, letters of administration on the personal estate of Christopher Richmond, late of the said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned and required to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 20th day of March next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those standing indebted to the deceased are requested to make immediate payment. All claims forwarded by mail must be post paid.
JOS. CARLETON. Georgetown, September 18—taw4w
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE. Authorised by the General Assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing, besides a large number of other good prizes.
1 prize of 30,000 dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 dollars, 3 do. of 10,000 dollars, 2 do. of 5,000 dollars, 8 do. of 1,500 dollars, 7 do. of 1,000 dollars,
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen, in New York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly, at Ten Dollars and a Half each, for a short time, at
G. & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market and Charles streets Baltimore.
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. WAITE. One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane New York.
*** Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with Bank Notes, of any description to either of Waite's offices, in New York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them.
††† Tickets in the above Lottery are to be had at J. MARCH'S Book-store, Georgetown, where the prize list will be regularly received. October 12—taw3m
Just Published, and for Sale
At R. C. WEIGHTMAN'S Book-store Pennsylvania avenue, POLITICS FOR AMERICAN FARMERS,
Fine copy, 87 1 2 cents—Coarse do. 25 cents.
Ramsay's Life of Washington, 2d. 50 c.
Thornton's Enquiry into the nature and effects of the paper credit of Great Britain, 2d. 50 c.
Depon's Travels in South America, 3 vols. 7d. 50 c.
With many other valuable publications which have lately been received and for sale as above.
Politics for Farmers may be had at all the Book-stores in the district of Columbia.
Subscriptions are received by R. C. W. for Johnson's Dictionary, to be published in Boston in Four Royal octavo volumes—Price to subscribers 18 Dollars. The London 4to. copy sells at 30 Dollars. October 19—6t
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23d 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 surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of January 1809, to the respective Stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorised, 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 transfers 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 notice, 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 23d 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. w. CAPITOL of the UNITED STATES.
NO Person whatever can be admitted into the South Wing of the Capitol, excepting those actually engaged in the work. It is hoped that the citizens will see the necessity of this restriction being general. The injury done already by improper Visitors has been very considerable, and the present state of the building, which is about to be furnished, the interruption occasioned by the admission of strangers might defeat all endeavors to get the house ready at the time required.
B. H. LATROBE, Surveyor of the Public Buildings of the U. S. September 11—tf
A NEGRO MAN, A very good Laborer, to hire by the year. Enquire of the Printer. October 7—wtf
BANK OF COLUMBIA, Sept. 17th, 1807.
The President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend on the Capital Stock of the Bank for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on Monday the 21st inst. or at any time thereafter.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. Sept. 18—6w
FOR SALE,
A valuable tract of land called Westbury, containing 1464 acres, situated in Anne Arundel County, State of Maryland, at the head of West river, 24 miles from Annapolis, and 42 from Baltimore. This land is well calculated to produce wheat, tobacco and corn, has a large quantity of timber suitable for ship building, and most excellent meadow. The timber lies near the river which is navigable for large vessels into the Chesapeake, six miles from the landing. It is divided into two handsome farms, the one containing 746 acres, and the other 718 acres, each having a good landing on the river, and will be sold together or separately. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the property which will be shown by Mr. John Shaw, residing thereon.
For terms apply to William Cooke, Esq. Baltimore, or John Galloway, Esq. West river or to Henry T. Waddell, Philadelphia. N. B. It not sold at private sale before the 2d of November next, it will then be sold at auction on the premises, either separately or together to suit purchasers. Sep. 14—taw3m