The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-11-12 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 949.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
OBSERVATIONS, Extracted from the Journals of William Dunbar, esq. and Doctor Hunter.
(CONCLUDED.)
The Red and Arcansa rivers, whose courses are very long, pass through portions of this fine country. They are both navigable to an unknown distance by boats of proper construction; the Arcansa river is, however, understood to have greatly the advantage with respect to the facility of navigation. Some difficult places are met with in the Red river below the Nakitosh, after which it is good for one hundred and fifty leagues (probably computed leagues of the country, about two miles each); there the voyager meets with a very serious obstacle, the commencement of the "raft," as it is called; that is, a natural covering which conceals the whole river for an extent of seventeen leagues, continually augmenting by the drift-wood brought by every considerable fresh. This covering, which, for a considerable time was only drift-wood, now supports a vegetation of every thing abounding in the neighbouring forest, not excepting trees of a considerable size; and the river may be frequently passed without any knowledge of its existence. It is said that the annual inundation is opening for itself a new passage through the low grounds near the hills; but it must be long before nature, unaided, will excavate a passage sufficient for the waters of Red river. About fifty leagues above this natural bridge, is the residence of the Cadeaux or Cadadoquies nation, whose good qualities are already mentioned. The inhabitants estimate the post of Nakitosh to be half way between New Orleans and the Cadeaux nation. Above this point the navigation of Red river is said to be embarrassed by many rapids, falls and shallows. The Arcansa river is said to present a safe, agreeable and uninterrupted navigation as high as it is known. The lands on each side are of the best quality, and well watered with springs, brooks and rivulets, affording many situations for mill-seats. From description it would seem that along this river there is a regular gradation of hill and dale, presenting their extremities to the river; the hills are gently swelling eminences, and the dales, spacious valleys with living water meandering through them; the forests consist of handsome trees, chiefly what is called open woods. The quality of the land is supposed superior to that on Red river, until it ascends to the prairie country, where the lands on both rivers are probably similar. About two hundred leagues up the Arcansa is an interesting place called the Salt prairie; there is a considerable fork of the river there, and a kind of savanna where the salt water is continually oozing out and spreading over the surface of a plain. During the dry summer season the salt may be raked up in large heaps; a natural crust of a hand breadth in thickness is formed at this season. This place is not often frequented, on account of the danger from the Osage Indians; much less dare the white hunters venture to ascend higher, where it is generally believed that silver is to be found. It is further said, that high up the Arcansa river salt is found in form of a solid rock, and may be dug out with the crow-bar. The waters of the Arcansa, like those of Red river, are not potable during the dry season, being both charged highly with a reddish earth or mould, and extremely brackish. This inconvenience is not greatly felt upon the Arcansa, where springs and brooks of fresh water are frequent; the Red river is understood not to be so highly favored. Every account seems to prove that immense natural magazines of salt must exist in the great chain of mountains to the westward; as all the rivers in the summer season, which flow from them, are strongly impregnated with that mineral, and are only rendered palatable after receiving the numerous streams of fresh water which join them in their course. The great western prairies, besides the herds of wild cattle (bison, commonly called Buffalo) are also stocked with vast numbers of wild goat (not resembling the domestic goat) extremely swift footed. As the description given of this goat is not perfect, it may from its swiftness prove to be the antelope, or it possibly may be a goat which has escaped from the Spanish settlements of New Mexico. A Canadian, who had been much with the Indians to the westward, speaks of a wool-bearing animal larger than a sheep, the wool much mixed with hair, which he had seen in large flocks. He pretends also to have seen a uni-corn, the single horn of which, he says, rises out of the forehead and curls back, conveying the idea of the fossil cornu ammonis. This man says he has travelled beyond the great dividing ridge so far as to have seen a large river flowing to the westward. The great dividing mountain is so lofty that it requires two days to ascend from the base to its top; other ranges of inferior mountains lie before and behind it; they are all rocky and sandy. Large lakes and valleys lie between the mountains. Some of the lakes are so large as to contain considerable
islands; and rivers flow from some of them. Great numbers of fossil bones of very large dimensions, are seen among the mountains, which the Canadian supposes to be the elephant. He does not pretend to have seen any of the precious metals, but has seen a mineral which he supposes might yield copper. From the top of the high mountain the view is bounded by a curve as upon the ocean, and extends over the most beautiful prairies, which seem to be unbounded, particularly towards the east. The finest of the lands he has seen are on the Missouri; no other can compare in richness and fertility with them. This Canadian, as well as Le Fever, speak of the Osages, of the tribe of Whitehairs, as lawless and unprincipled; and the other Indian tribes hold them in abhorrence as a barbarous and uncivilized race; and the different nations who hunt in their neighborhood, have their concerted plans for their destruction. On the morning of the 11th, the party passed the petit ecor Fabri. The osier which grows on the beaches above, is not seen below upon this river; and here they began to meet with the small tree called "charnier" which grows only on the water side, and is met with all the way down the Washita. The latitude of 33 degrees 40 minutes, seems the northern boundary of the one, and the southern boundary of the other of those vegetables. Having noticed the limit set to the long, moss, (Telandria) on the ascent of the river, in latitude 33 degrees, Mr. Dunbar made inquiry of Mr. Le Fever, as to its existence on the Arcansa settlement, which is known to lie about the same parallel; he said, that its growth is limited about ten miles south of the settlement, and that as remarkably, as if a line had been drawn east and west for the purpose; as it ceases all at once, and not by degrees. Hence it appears, that nature has marked with a distinguishing feature, the line established by Congress, between the Orleans and Louisiana territories. The cypress is not found on the Washita higher than thirty-four degrees of north latitude.
In ascending the river, they found their rate of going to exceed that of the current about six miles and a half in twenty-four hours; and that on the 12th, they had passed the apex of the tide or wave, occasioned by the fresh, and were descending along an inclined plane; as they encamped at night, they found themselves in deeper water the next morning, and on a more elevated part of the inclined plane than they had been in the preceding evening, from the progress of the apex of the tide during their repose.
At noon, on the 16th, they reached the post of the Washita.
Mr. Dunbar being anxious to reach the Natchez as early as possible, and being unable to procure horses at the post, took a canoe with one soldier and his own domestic, to push down to the Catahoula, from whence to Concord there is a road of thirty miles across the low grounds. He set off early on the morning of the 20th, and at night reached the settlement of an old hunter, with whom he had conversed on his way up the river. This man informed him, that at the place called the mine, on the Little Missouri, there is a smoke which ascends perpetually from a particular place, and that the vapour is sometimes insupportable. The river, or a branch of it, passes over a bed of mineral, which from the description given is, no doubt, martial pyrites. In a creek, or branch of the Fourche a' Luke, there is found on the beaches and in the cliffs, a great number of globular bodies, some as large, or larger, than a man's head, which, when broken, exhibit the appearance of gold, silver, and precious stones; most probably pyrites and chrysalized spar. And at the Fourche des Glaises a' Paul, (higher up the river than Fourche a' Luke), near the river there is a cliff full of hexagonal prisms, terminated by pyramids, which appear to grow out of the rock: they are from six to eight inches in length, and some of them are an inch in diameter. There are beds of pyrites found in several small creeks communicating with the Washita, but it appears that the mineral indications are greatest on the Little Missouri, because, as before noted, some of the hunters actually worked on them, and sent a parcel of the ore to New Orleans. It is the belief here, that the mineral contains precious metal, but that the Spanish government did not choose a mine should be opened so near to the British settlements. An express prohibition was issued against working these mines.
At this place, Mr. Dunbar obtained one or two slips of the "bois de arc," (bow wood) or yellow wood, from the Missouri. The fruit which had fallen before maturity, lay upon the ground. Some were of the size of a small orange, with a rind full of tubercles; the color, though it appeared faded, still retained a resemblance to pale gold.
The tree in its native soil, when laden with its golden fruit, (nearly as large as the egg of an ostrich,) presents the most splendid appearance; its foliage is of a deep green, resembling the varnished leaf of the orange tree, and, upon the
* Three leagues above Ellis's camp
whole, no forest tree can compare with it in ornamental grandeur. The bark of the young tree resembles, in texture, the dog wood bark; the appearance of the wood recommends it for trial as an article which may yield a yellow die. It is deciduous; the branches are numerous, and full of short thorns or prickles, which seem to point it out as proper for hedges or live fences. This tree is known to exist near the Nokitosh (perhaps in latitude 32 deg.) and upon the river Arcansa, high up (perhaps in lat. 36 deg.); it is therefore probable that it may thrive from latitude 38 to 40, and will be a great acquisition to the United States if it possess no other merit than of being ornamental.
On descending the river, both Mr. Dunbar, and Dr. Hunter searched for the place said to yield gypsum, or plaster of Paris, but failed. The former gentleman states, that he has no doubt of its existence, having noted two places where it has been found; one of which is the first hill, or high land which touches the river on the west, above the bayou Calumet, and the other is the second high land on the same side. As these are two points of the same continued ridge, it is probable that an immense body of Gypsum will be found in the bowels of the hills where they meet, and perhaps extending far beyond them.
On the evening of the 23d Mr. Dunbar arrived at the Catahoula, where a Frenchman of the name of Hebrard, who keeps the ferry across Black River, is settled. Here the road from the Washita forks, one branch of it leading to the settlement on Red river, and the other up to the post on the Washita. The proprietor of this place has been a hunter and a great traveller up the Washita and into the western country: he confirms generally the accounts received from others. It appears, from what they say, that in the neighbourhood of the hot springs, but higher up, among the mountains, and upon the Little Missouri, during the summer season, explosions are very frequently heard, proceeding from under the ground; and not rarely a curious phenomenon is seen which is termed the blowing of the mountains; it is confined elastic gas forcing a passage through the side or top of a hill, driving before it a great quantity of earth and mineral matter. During the winter season the explosions and blowing of the mountains entirely ceases, from whence we may conclude, that the cause is comparatively superficial, being brought into action by the increased heat of the more direct rays of the summer sun.
The confluence of the Washita, Catahoula and Tenzia, is an interesting place. The last of these communicates with the Mississippi low lands, by the intervention of other creeks and lakes, and by one in particular, called "Buyau d'Argent," which empties into the Mississippi, about fourteen miles above Natchez. During high water there is a navigation for bateaux of any burthen along the bayou. A large lake, called St. John's lake, occupies a considerable part of the passage between the Mississippi and the Tenzia; it is in a horse shoe form, and has, at some former period, been the bed of the Mississippi: the nearest part of it is about one mile removed from the river at the present time. This lake, possessing elevated banks, similar to those of the river, has been lately occupied and improved. The Catahoula bayou is the third navigable stream: during the time of the inundation there is an excellent communication by the lake of that name, and from thence, by large creeks, to the Red river. The country around the point of union of these three rivers is altogether alluvial, but the place of Mr. Hebrard's residence is no longer subject to inundation. There is no doubt, that as the country augments in population and riches, this place will become the site of a commercial inland town, which will keep pace with the progress and prosperity of the country. One of the Indian mounds here is of a considerable elevation, with a species of rampart surrounding a large space, which was, no doubt, the position of a fortified town.
While here, Mr. Dunbar met with an American who pretended to have been up the Arcansa river 300 leagues. The navigation of this river he says is good to that distance, for boats drawing three or four feet water. Implicit faith, perhaps, ought not to be given to his relation, respecting the quantity of silver he pretends to have collected there. He says he has found silver on the Washita, 30 leagues above the hot springs, so rich, that three pounds of it yielded one pound of silver, and that this was found in a cave. He asserts, also, that the ore of the mine upon the Little Missouri, was carried to Kentucky, by a person of the name of Bonn, where it was found to yield largely in silver. This man says he has been up the Red river likewise, and that these are a great rapid just below the raft, or natural bridge, and several others above it; that the Caddo nation is about 50 leagues above the raft, and near to their village commences the country of the great prairies, which extend four or five hundred miles to the west of the
sand mountains, as they are termed. These great plains reach far beyond the Red river to the south, and northward over the Arkansas river, and among the numerous branches of the Missouri. He confirms the account of the beauty and fertility of the western country.
On the morning of the 25th, Mr. Dunbar set out, on horseback, from the Catahoula to Natchez. The rain which had fallen on the preceding days rendered the roads wet and muddy, and it was two in the afternoon before he reached the Bayou Crocodile, which is considered half way between the Black river and the Mississippi. It is one of the numerous creeks in the low grounds which assist in venting the waters of the inundation. On the margins of the water courses the lands are highest and produce canes; they fall off, in the rear, into cypress swamps and lakes. The waters of the Mississippi were rising, and it was with some difficulty that they reached a house near Concord that evening. This settlement was begun since the cession of Louisiana to the United States, by citizens of the Mississippi territory, who have established their residence altogether upon newly acquired lands, taken up under the authority of the Spanish commandant, & have gone to the expence of improvement either in the names of themselves or others before the 20th of December, 1803 hoping thereby to hold their new possessions under the function of the law.
Exclusive of the few actual residents on the banks of the Mississippi, there are two very handsome lakes in the interior, on the banks of which similar settlements have been made. He crossed at the ferry, and at mid day of the 26th reached his own house.
Dr. Hunter and the remainder of the party followed Mr. Dunbar down the Washita, with the boat in which they ascended the river, and, ascending the Mississippi, reached St. Catherine's landing on the morning of the 31st January, 1805.
Common names of some of the trees, shrubs and plants growing in the vicinity of the Washita.
Three kinds of white oak, four kinds of red oak, black oak, three kinds of hickory, one of which has an oblong nut, white and good, chinkapin, three kinds of ash, one of which is the prickly, three kinds of elm, two kinds of maple, two kinds of pine, red cedar, sweet gum, black gum, linden, two kinds of iron wood; growing on high and low lands, sycamore, box, elder, holly, sweet bay, laurel, magnolia acuminata, black walnut, filbert, buckeye, dogwood, three kinds of locust; the three thorned and honey locust; hazel; beech, wild plum, the fruit red but not good, bois d'arc, (bow wood) called also bois jaune, (yellow wood) a famous yellow dye, three kinds of hawthorn with berries, red, scarlet and black, lote tree for Indian arrows, bois de carabine, a small growth, and proper for hoops, two kinds of ozier, myrtle, tooth ach tree and magnolia.
A vine, bearing large good black grapes in bunches, black grape, hill grape, yellow grape, muscadine, or fox grape, and a variety of other vines.—The saw briar, single rose briar, and china root briar, wild gooseberry, with a dark red fruit, three kinds of whortle berry, wild pomegranate, passion flower, two sorts of sumach, winter's berry, winter's green, a small red farinaceous berry like a haw, on a plant one inch high, which grows under the snow, and is eaten by the Indians, the silk plant, wild endive, wild olive, pink root, snake root, wild mint of three kinds, coloquintida, (bitter apple) growing along the river side, clover, sheep's clover, life everlasting, wild liquorice, marygold, mistletoe, thistle, wild hemp, bulrush, dittany, white and red poppy, yellow jessamine, poke, fern, capillarie, honey suckle, mosses, petu to make ropes with, wormwood, hops, ipecacuanha, persicaria, indian turnip, wild carrot, wild onion, ginger, wild cabbage, and bastard indigo.
BRITISH NAVY.
According to the statement of the British naval force, there are at present in commission 131 ships of the line, 11 frigates, 160 frigates, 184 sloops, and 259 gun brigs, &c. comprising in the whole 746 ships of war, exclusive of hired armed vessels, &c.
The Board of Agriculture has this year offered various premiums for the promotion of that useful science; among which are the three following:
1. "To the person who shall produce to the board the model of the best and cheapest cottage, on the scale of one inch to a foot; with estimates of the expence of erecting it—from five to ten guineas, according to merit."
2. "If having been represented to the Board, that there are roads in some parts of the kingdom where much carrier's work is regularly done with one horse carts; and as, in such cases, it is
conceived that it might be easy for such carrier's to substitute oxen, or spayed heifers, in some of their carts for comparison, the Board will give to the carrier, or other person, who shall make the experiment, in the most satisfactory manner, during one year, and report the result to the board—fifty guineas. It is required that the oxen be fed in the same manner as the horses, and not to be under five years old."
3. "To the person who shall discover a principle which may lighten the draught of oxen to carriage—twenty guineas; being the amount of a legacy left by the late colonel Goat, of Brimley, in Suffolk, for this specific purpose."
London paper.
From the London Chronicle of September 3.
SYNOD OF THE JEWS IN FRANCE.
It is believed that the intention of the emperor Napoleon, in assembling a deputation of the Jews at Paris, is dictated by a deep and provident policy.—In this country we can form no estimate of the influence which the Jewish nation can exert in countries less enlightened and less commercial than our own. In these islands their number does not exceed 15,000, and of these but a very small proportion are distinguished by extraordinary wealth, or superior sagacity. Here, like every other religious sect, they enjoy, if not equal privileges, with the king's subjects of the established church, at least full and perfect toleration as well as security. They are distinguished by an indefatigable spirit of industry, to which perhaps their rigorous observance of the ceremonies of their religion essentially contributes. On all the fasts and holidays of their own synagogue they strictly and conscientiously abstain from all traffic; and they are equally prevented from carrying on their customary dealings upon ours. The consequence is, that they have fewer days upon which to work than Christians. More than one third part of the year is shut up against them. This may be considered as one of the causes which whets their alacrity in the pursuit of wealth; but in truth they are very little distinguished from other religious sectaries in the keenness and avidity with which they pursue their object. It is observed of all the religious sectaries, the Quakers, Methodists, Dissenters, &c. &c. that in proportion as they are strict in the observance of their own rites and worship, they are assiduous, alert and successful in money making. The Jews, therefore, truly say, that this is not the country for them to thrive in. They have here to contend with men as well versed in the principles of exchange as themselves. It is here diamond cut diamond; and accordingly here they melt most into the mass of the community, are less scrupulous of forms, and much less subject to observation and prejudice than in any other country in Europe. All prejudice indeed against them is nearly worn out, and they feel this a national calamity, for every sect is assisted by persecution. Now the distinction between Jew and Christian is scarcely to be perceived, either on the stock exchange or in polite society. At the first place they can boast of no superior sagacity, to use an almost obsolete term of reproach, every broker and jobber is as much a Jew as themselves. And in society they rival our most illustrious nobles in the taste, liberality and grandeur of their establishments.
In England therefore we can have no idea of the influence of Judaism, because here it is "brother well met." But in countries where the impiety of the government has made trade infamous, where the pride of family proscribes every profession but that of arms, or where the luxury of a productive soil, and a benignant sky, make the natives idle and consequently ignorant, there the genius of the Jew prevails—there he takes root, and there he spreads and flourishes. In such countries the Jews are the medium of all exchange—the chain of all trade and commerce; and therefore the state which can conciliate their friendship, will have in all such countries a most advantageous and powerful host of unseen auxiliaries, who may at the proper moment exercise their influence over the government of the country which they inhabit, by the granting or withholding supplies when called upon so to do.
The emperor Napoleon, with a stretch of thought which overlooks no means of carrying on his great scheme of universal domination, by secret sap as well as by open assault, is perfectly aware of the use which may be made of the Jews in the rich countries to which he has turned his covetous eyes. He is well aware of the influence of the Jews in Poland, in Hungary, at Constantinople, Smyrna, Aleppo, and in all the neighbouring countries where the people are too indolent to act for themselves. In his idea of stimulating commerce and erecting a marine on his newly acquired shores in the Adriatic, &c. he wishes to arouse and to employ all the capital, skill and industry of the

News in the countries to which his new nursery of seamen may extend, in order to promote his great object. Never was a plan better devised. The most productive countries upon earth, rich in every material both of use and luxury, remote, and almost secure from the interruption of his most dreaded rival; and hitherto unexplored and unimproved, would by this means be made the sources of wealth and strength to France.
Little do they know either of Bonaparte or the Jews, who think that he gives them the promise of re-establishment in the Holy Land. If he had any such project in his head, the Jews would thank him for the civility but decline the favor. No, no; he does not wish to see them collected, but dispersed. He desires indeed to plant a synod in France; as a skillful botanist places a beehive in his garden, that the industrious colony may send forth its laborers in every direction, to spread the farina abroad, to engender & quicken by their happy influence the objects that they embrace, and enrich even while they extract the sweets. But he has no desire of assembling them in a country flowing with milk and honey; whose satiated appetite would sink into listless sloth, nor of placing them on a barren desert, where they would only have to sharpen their wits on one another.
The letter of Mr. Jacobson, which we inserted in yesterday's paper, can hardly be genuine. We cannot believe that Bonaparte would permit his secret to transpire so clumsily; but undoubtedly that letter, so speciously written, betrays the object which he has in view, and the means by which he hopes to accomplish it. The sovereigns of Europe, if independent sovereigns there are any left, may yet profit from the disclosure, and by the removal of prejudices which are silly, and disabilities that are unjust, counteract the Machiavellian project which he has devised to undermine the authority of every government in which the Jews are oppressed.
LONDON.
The fee simple of Spanish America would be to this country equal to the amount of the national debt. What has enabled us to carry on the war so long, at the expence which thirty, nay ten years ago, no man believed it possible for this country to bear, but our increase of colonies and consequent increase of commerce? It would astonish the public to know the great riches we have derived from the Dutch colonies alone of Demarara, Essequibo and Surinam, which will probably be thrown away in a treaty of peace by our ministers as if they were encumbrances. Out of such fertile colonies, British industry and capital have extracted prodigious wealth. What might we not draw from Spanish America, having as we still have, though lord Howick is still first Lord of the admiralty, the sovereignty of the seas? With the sources of the precious metals in our hands, we could control commerce in peace nearly as much as we do by our navy in time of war. With the monopoly of the trade of the richest, most extensive, & naturally strongest colonies in the world, our commerce and manufactures would rise with a new life, would expand with a new vigor which would make our national debt be felt as but a feather, while its redemption would be rapidly going on by means of the sinking fund. Our increase of commerce would also necessarily augment our maritime strength, and circumscribe that of the enemy. France, it is feared, may one day reach our East Indian dominions overlaid with her armies; but Spanish America is not so vulnerable; to detached from Europe, it would always belong to that nation which held the trident of Neptune. From it we should derive new sources of wealth to counterbalance our new burthens, and the conquest of it would more firmly establish us as a colonial & maritime power than any other step we could take, or any other event that could happen. These are not ordinary times. The revolutions in Europe are but the prelude to still greater events in other parts of the world. In a general view of society, a change of masters in Spanish America would be of far greater importance to the world than the changes which have already happened in Europe. Our ministers must be 'drunken drivers' indeed, if they believe that Bonaparte designs to let the Bourbon family possess Spanish America, the richest colonies in the world, and the most important in a military point of view, especially with the views he entertains of universal empire. To France or to England, Spanish America speedily must fall. Under other ministers we should look to it as the means of our redemption; but we are under the Foxites, who if the Pamphlet on the State of the Nation be, as it is said, their manifesto, think this country holds itself up too highly, and that the only remedy for our difficulties is to lower the public spirit. We must give up our right of search, we must restore the freedom of the seas, let limits to our colonial aggrandizement, and share our commercial greatness with Bonaparte, as the only way of appeasing him. If this system of policy be pursued, England is undone.
TERMS
Granted to the Inhabitants of Buenos Ayres and its Dependencies, by the Commanders in Chief of his Britannic Majesty's force by land and by sea.
ARTICLE I. The troops belonging to his Catholic Majesty who were in the town at the time of the entry of the British troops, shall be allowed to meet in the fortress of Buenos Ayres, march out of the fort with all the honors of war, and shall then lay down their arms, and become prisoners of war, but such officers as are natives of South America, or married with natives of the country, or regularly domiciliated shall be at liberty to continue here so long as they behave themselves as becometh good subjects and citizens, taking the oath of allegiance to his Britannic Majesty, or proceed to Great Britain with regular passports, having previously passed the parole of honour, not to serve until regularly exchanged.
II. All bona fide private property, whether belonging to the civil or military servants of the late government, to the magistrates, burghers, and inhabitants of the town of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, to the illustrious the bishop, the clergy, to the churches, monasteries, colleges, foundations, and other public institutions of that kind shall remain free and unmolested.
III. All persons of every description belonging to this city and its dependencies shall receive every protection from the British government, and they shall not be obliged to bear arms against his Catholic majesty; nor shall any person whatever in the city or its dependencies take up arms, or otherwise act inimically to his majesty's troops or government.
IV. The Cabildo, magistrates, burghers, and inhabitants, shall preserve all their rights and privileges which they have enjoyed hitherto, and shall continue in full and free exercise of their legal functions, both civil and criminal, under all the respect and protection that can be afforded them by his majesty's government until his majesty's pleasure is known.
V. The public archives of the town shall receive every protection from his Britannic majesty's government.
VI. The different taxes and duties levied by the magistrates to remain for the present, and to be collected by them in the same manner, and applied to the same purpose as heretofore, for the general good of the city, until his majesty's pleasure is known.
VII. Every protection shall be given to the full and free exercise of the holy Catholic religion, and all respect shown to the most illustrious the bishop and all the holy clergy.
VIII. The ecclesiastical court shall continue in the full and free exercise of all its functions, to be precisely on the same footing as it was heretofore.
IX. The coasting vessels in the river will be given up to their owners, according to a proclamation issued the 30th ult.
X. All public property of every description belonging to the enemies of his Britannic majesty, shall be faithfully delivered up to the captors; and as the commanders in chief bind themselves to see the fulfilment of all the preceding articles for the benefit of South America, so do the Cabildo and magistrates bind themselves to see that this last article is faithfully and honorably complied with.
Given under our hands and seals, in the Fortress of Buenos Ayres, this 2d day of July, 1806.
(Signed) W. C. BERESFORD, Major General.
(Signed) HOME POPHAM, Commodore, Commanding in Chief.
(Signed) JOSEPH IGN. DE LA QUINTENA, Governor and Brigadier of Dragons. Witness to the above signatures.
(Signed) FRAN. DE LESICA ANSELMO SAEM BALVETE.
Stop the Thief.
ON the night of the 4th inst. was stolen from my plantation, a BRIGHT BAY GELDING, 14 and an half hands high, 10 years old next spring, a small white spot on his nose, one of his hind feet white, which includes a remarkable black spot about the compass of a dollar, some white hairs under the fore top, a switch tail, not very long, which he carries erect when galloped, is somewhat rubbed on his hind parts, occasioned by the waggon gears, trots and gallops with good spirit. Whoever delivers said horse to me, living in Prince Georges county, near Queen Ann, State of Maryland, shall receive 20 DOLLARS reward, and by securing the thief in any goal in the union, so that he may be prosecuted to conviction shall receive 150 DOLLARS, paid by
THOMAS SOPER. Nov. 10—tl.
ATTENTION!!
A GENERAL MEETING
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE TIBER CREEK,
IS requested at Thorpe's tavern, on F street north, on Wednesday evening the 12th inst. at SIX o'clock, as the time of the present Managers is expired, they wish to lay before the subscribers their receipts and expenditures. The delinquent subscribers are requested to pay their balances to Thomas Thorpe previous to that date.
All Subscribers and Gentlemen friendly to the institution are requested to attend.
By order of the Managers. November 7—30
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12.
No mail having this week arrived from the Westward, no information has been received of the situation of affairs in that quarter.
We have the satisfaction of informing our readers that in consequence of instructions from the court of Madrid, Col. Howard, acting ad-interim as Governor of Pensacola, in the absence of Governor Folk, has ordered the Spanish officers on the Mobile to permit American vessels to navigate that stream, without being charged with other duties than such as are chargeable on Spanish vessels navigating the Mississippi.
We yesterday received the London Courier of the 15th of September, which is almost exclusively occupied with the details attending the capture of Buenos Ayres, and accompanying reflections on its importance to Great Britain, and with remarks on the death of Mr. Fox. Our unoccupied traits do not admit of the insertion of either of these interesting articles entire. Instead of doing the subjects of which they treat injustice by abridging them, we shall reserve them for our next paper.
We give the two articles as we find them, relative to the cession of Florida, and the receipt of new British orders by the Cambrian. There are no circumstances connected with either event, that renders it renders it in the least probable.
We have received Prince's London Price Current of the date of Sept. 12, from which we extract the following items:
  STEELING.    Cotton, sea island, 28 to 28 3/4.  Geo. per lb. 18 3/4 to 18 7 1/2.  Bowed do. 18 3/4 to 18 7 1/2.  Flour American, 40s to 46s.  per bar,  Puch American, 13s.  per cwt.  Rice, Carolina, 25s to 28s.  new—do  old 21s to 26s.  Tobacco Bonded, viz.  Maryland, fine yellow per lb. none.  good color, 9d to 10d.  mi fine do. 7d to 8d.  Virginia fine black, 6d to 7d.  part do, & 5d to 5 1/2.  part leafy,  ordinary, 4 1/2d to 4 3/4.  trip leaf, 6d to 7 1/2.  Rappahannock, 4d to 5d.  Carolina, none.  Georgia, none.  
AARON BURR.
Rumours, of which the name of Aaron Burr is made the vehicle, actually swarm around us; many of them of such a complexion that it might be criminal either to treat them with indifference, or to receive them as absolutely true. Under such circumstances it is our duty to record them. They will inculcate vigilance and the propriety of a state of preparation for any events which may occur. Let it not be imagined that we have any doubts of the virtue and patriotism of the Western States, or apprehensions of any machinations to separate them from the Union. On the contrary we believe their affection to the union and the administration unbounded. Notwithstanding, there may be men among them who are deluded by their ambitious views, and who may form the most unpromising projects.
It is affirmed as an unequivocal fact that a contract has been entered into with Comfort Tyler for furnishing, on the waters of the Ohio, about the beginning of October, provisions to the amount of forty thousand dollars at the highest market prices. This is vouched by creditable men, who declare they have the information from those who have seen the contract. The fact is likewise corroborated by several persons to whom offers of purchase were made, but who declined entirely from the mysterious appearance of the business. It is affirmed as undeniable, that during the last winter Mr. Burr offered general Eaton a commission which the latter rejected; in consequence of which the latter gentleman, at an entertainment at which Mr. Burr was present, gave a toast to this effect—"May the arm be withered, and the head paralyzed, that shall attempt or meditate a separation of the states."
Josiah Quincy, federal is re-elected a representative in Congress for the district composed of Boston, Charlestown, &c. in Massachusetts.
In Boston, Mr. Quincy had 1673 votes. Mr. James Prince 902
In Charlestown, Mr. Quincy 109 Mr. Prince 274
The Assembly of Vermont have agreed to the amendment to the Constitution of the United States recommended by Kentucky relative to judicial power—Yeas 148—Nays 34.
ADVANTAGES OF UNION, WITH AN INQUIRY INTO THE COMPATIBILITY OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT WITH AN EXTENSIVE TERRITORY.
[CONCLUDED.] The general government possesses the exclusive power of collecting an impost. It is not necessary to go into any argument to demonstrate that this power is properly lodged in that go-
vernment, as it is universally allowed that the regulation of trade properly belongs to it, and as the power to levy imposts is a necessary incident of it. The utility, however, and efficacy of this power, will increase exactly in proportion to the extent of our territory. For the more extensive our territory, the less subject shall we be to the rivalry and collisions of neighboring states, and the more inconsiderable will their effects be on our prosperity. In the vicinity of an overshadowing nation, more fertile in resource and more enterprising than ourselves, we might seriously apprehend a frustration of our measures for the collection of revenue from imported articles. Raising the same articles in greater abundance, and consequently accumulating a greater capital, they would have advantages over us even in a fair trade, and much greater arising from their possessing a power to injure us superior to our power to injure them. Put the case of a future liberation of South America, and the development of the vast resources of that fertile and extensive territory. How important is it for our permanent interests to possess, when this great event takes place, an extent of territory that will enable us to keep the field of competition with so powerful a rival, and by the ascendancy of our power to repress any disposition, which might otherwise exist, hostile to us. Is it not easy to see that in future times the European governments will make use of their colonies adjacent to us as so many levers to subvert our institutions, provided our imbecility hold forth the prospect of success?
The general government is invested with the power of quelling insurrections. Most insurrections will be limited to the state in which they take their rise. The ability of the general government to put them down will be in exact proportion to the extent of its resources, which will be in the ratio of its numbers and territory. The more extensive these are, the smaller will the relative force of the faction be that aims at effecting an unlawful end by violence, the more irresistible the energy with which it is subdued, the more certain the conviction of punishment. A small lake is agitated by the wind, when the wide expanse of the ocean is but ruffled.
Our dependence on the foreign world will diminish in proportion to the extent of our territory; while their dependence on us will increase with it. Already we have within our limits a climate that supplies us with every important article that can minister to comfort or luxury, excepting, perhaps the coffee plant; and the acquisition of Florida will give us this. Our interest will soon lead us to raise every thing we consume, possessing, as we do, more natural and acquired facilities to internal commerce than any people on the face of the globe. Nature has given us the boldest streams, approximated to each other, art will unite and improve them, and the federal government secures the free and unrestrained interchange of all our productions. This will be the bounty to our deriving, as far as we can, a supply of our wants from each other, which neither the capital, the cupidity, or the violence of Europe can counteract. This is a species of trade, which will require no navies to protect, no commercial treaties to regulate, no sacrifices to pursue. It is likewise a trade which will every day be increased by the development of our resources, while our demand for foreign products will be diminished. It has been the destiny of other great nations as they rose to consequence to abandon the agricultural for the commercial state; but it will be the rare felicity of this, in our unrivalled progress to grandeur, to become, after we have reached a certain point, every day less a commercial and more an agricultural and manufacturing people. Under these auspices, and the other peculiar attributes of our character, is it Utopian to indulge the hope that we may even for centuries continue to be exempt from those desolating wars which have been so fatal to Europe.
The more extensive the territory of the U. S. the lower will be the tax paid by each member of the community. In 12 years the national debt will be paid off, and we shall have attained a population exceeding 8 millions. The revenue at present devoted to the debt is more than two-thirds of the whole revenue of the U. S. It is only the balance which goes to the support of the army, the navy, to the civil list, to pay the expenses of foreign intercourse and the whole list of contingencies. The statement made by the Secretary of the Treasury during the last session of Congress on this point, is too interesting and illustrative of the object of these remarks, to be here omitted.
"In order to give a more general and concise view of the receipts and expenditures of the U. S. during the 4 years commencing on the 1st day of April, 1801, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1803, than can be derived from the annual printed accounts, a statement marked (H) and several explanatory statements marked (H. 1, to H. 8,) have been added to those which usually accompany this report."
"From these it appears that a sum of 50,667,457 dolls. and 4 cents has been paid into the Treasury during that period, viz."
"From duties on tonnage and on the importation of foreign merchandise,
"From all other sources (including 1,596,171 dolls. and 43 cents, arising from the sale of bank shares and of public vessels,
5,492,629 82
50,667,457 04
"And that the expenditures, during the same period, have amounted to 49,665,527 dolls. and 56 cents, which have been disbursed for the following purposes.
  1. Less than one third of the whole has been sufficient to defray all the current expenses of the U. S. viz.  For the civil list, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, 3,786,114 79  For the military establishment and Indian department, 4,405,192 26  For the naval establishment, 4,842,635 15  For the expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations, 1,071,437 84  
Amounting altogether to 14,105,380 04
2. Near one third was necessary to pay the interest on the public debt, viz.
16,278,700 95
"On which subject it may not be improper to observe, that a part of that sum, amounting to 3,160,000 dolls. was paid on account of the interest on the deferred stock, a charge which commenced only in the year 1801, and was therefore in addition to the annual sum wanted before that year for the payment of interest on the public debt.
3. More than one-third, and which may be considered as the surplus revenue of the U. S. during that period, has been applied towards the reimbursement and extinguishment of the debt, viz.
On account of the principal of the public debt proper,
In pay of debts contracted before the 1st day of Apr. 1801, & arising under the British treaty & under the French convention of Septem. 30, 1800,
2,963,782 53
19,281,446 57
49,665,527 56
From this statement it follows, that the whole annual expenditure for the four preceding years, excepting those temporarily incurred for the discharge of the debt, are only three millions and a half of dollars. This sum assessed upon a population of eight millions, will impose a tax on each individual of only 44 cents. But should we be so fortunate as to steer clear of foreign wars, & continue to pursue the sound policy of a Republic, even this tax, small as it is, will be in part unnecessary. Already has the sale of public lands produced in a single year above a million of dollars; and there cannot be a doubt that this sum will be more than doubled at the period we have mentioned, thus reducing the annual taxes more than one half.
It may however be said, that with the increase of our numbers, new expenses will arise. Admitting this to be so, the real increase will be so inconsiderable as scarcely to be sensibly felt. The chief possible augmentation will arise from the increased representation in Congress, the numerous branch of which cannot exceed two hundred members, and which cannot involve an increased expenditure of more than 70,000 dollars. All the other items of increased expenditure cannot for a considerable number of years rise beyond an equal sum. On the other hand, by recurring to the official statements of the Treasury Department, it will be seen that the government will be liberated from the annual expense, arising from the extinguishment of the debt, of
  Invalid pensions 60,000  Expences incurred at the City of Washington 100,000  Miscellaneous objects, which will then cease to exist, at least 40,000  Making in the whole 200,000  
And exceeding the increased expenses 120,000 dolls.
Here then we have presented to us one of the greatest cements of union. The citizen who, for the protection of his person and property, and for the secure enjoyment of liberty, is not called upon by his government to pay more than 20 cents a year, a sum which he can earn in half a day, will be too enlightened hastily to embark in any scheme for its subversion. His predominant sentiment will be gratitude and veneration. He will look abroad, and contemplating no institutions in the world comparable to those of his own country, he will cling to them as to the rock of his salvation. Faction will not be able to make him believe himself oppressed.
But the key stone of our union is the share which every citizen has in the government. In most of the states this share is equal, and there is in none of them any of those hateful aristocracies which, according to a distinguished apostate, form the Corinthian pillars of

monarchies. The people of the U. S. know that they made their governments, and the constant exercise of their political rights convinces them that their existence depends altogether on their will. They created, and they can destroy them. They know that without their consent they would never have existed, and that without their approbation they cannot be destroyed. It is from these considerations that they have rallied round them; and it is these considerations which will induce them eternally to maintain them against any violence that may be offered. They may, and no doubt will change them, until they have improved them into more effectual instruments of national felicity and glory; but they will never suffer the tyrant or the demagogue by illegitimate means of fraud or violence to prostrate what they have raised with so much labor and assiduity.
Has not the mind of the reader already decided, that the union of these states is likely to endure for ages? As we have reviewed and contrasted the various causes of union and disunion, created by nature or art, has not been held with exultation, every thing conspiring to make the Americans an united, a great, and a happy people. Without a single natural obstacle to an union under a federal head, has he not beheld a people speaking the same language, characterised by nearly the same manners, animated by the same sentiments and possessing on all important subjects the same opinions? Has he not beheld a country, universally salubrious, fertile in the production of every ingredient of human comfort and enjoyment, united by vast lakes and bold navigable streams, each section dependent on the rest for some important and indispensable article, and the whole only safe under the protection of a general head?
How far have the measures of the existing administration tended to ensure or endanger this union?
1. They have on all occasions manifested a confidence in the duration of the union, and declared its continuance the sheet anchor of national felicity and grandeur—thus by the respect which they expressed for it inspiring others with a similar sentiment.
2. They have acquired the entire right to the navigation of the Mississippi by peaceable means, by a fair bargain, and have likewise acquired the island of Orleans, and a vast territory as fertile as extensive, thus adding the most important products to those previously raised within the United States. By this acquisition they have removed a source of rupture with one or more of the most formidable powers of the old world, which could scarcely have failed to produce a most expensive war, have checked the growth of our country, created the necessity for great and oppressive taxes, and exposed it, in its infancy, to a pernicious trial of its strength, injurious, if not fatal to the republican character of our political institutions, and productive of serious divisions among ourselves, which circumstances, so far from cementing a union, would have tended, in no inconsiderable degree, to a division of these states.
3. They have reduced the taxes which they found imposed on the people when they came into power, by entirely taking off those of the most odious character, thus recommending the government to the affection, and entitling it to the respect of a free and industrious people.
4. They have, in this and other ways, reduced the host of civil officers; thereby diminishing the public burthens, and the danger of an extended patronage, and increasing the number of productive laborers.
5. They have reduced the national debt in five years nearly twenty millions of dollars, thereby manifesting their sacred regard to a funding system; and to this degree relieving the present and future generations from a burthen imposed by their predecessors, and, in this degree, diminishing the necessity for the imposition of taxes on the people.
6. They have reduced a corps of judges, whose uselessness has been convinced by experience, thus saving a considerable sum of money, diminishing executive patronage, and establishing the great principle that the duration of the office of a judge shall not continue independently of the will of the people.
7. They have observed an unsullied faith with the whole foreign world.
8. They have preserved amity with the aborigines of the country, and have by acts of kindness under the auspices of an enlightened policy ameliorated their condition, and increased their happiness, thus inspiring them with friendship for us.
9. They have in all their acts consulted the general interests of the whole community by pursuing measures conducive to the welfare of all, and by avoiding every measure of a local complexion or tendency.
10. For the sake of harmony they have, so far as related to the controverted points of protecting commerce by naval establishments and commercial treaties with foreign powers, taken an intermediate course between doing everything and doing nothing, thus imitating the policy of the patriotic Washington.
11. Lastly, they have maintained peace, arduous as the task has been, with the nations of Europe, without sacrificing an essential interest, or tarnishing the purest honor.
Avoiding wider details, we shall make no further enumeration of measures, all of which have tended to strengthen and perpetuate the union.
These are the foundations on which the colossal popularity and glory of the
present administration rest; they are also among the mighty, and we hope imperishable foundations on which the union of these states depends. Look at their effects. Throw your eyes over the face of the country, and behold a scene of the brightest and most unbroken prosperity that ever befell a nation. See liberty, in its best form, the inmate of every heart; see industry united to virtue every where insuring happiness; see the earth teeming with production, commerce unfurling her sails in every sea, and manufactures extending in every town and village; and finally, behold the chief of the government again lifted to honor by 154 out of 168 electoral votes.
Mournful is the duty of contrasting the creed and conduct of the opponents of the administration, or at least that portion of them who meditate the probability of an early dissolution of the union.
1. They manifest a uniform distrust of the duration of the union, and seem to rejoice in whatever menaces it, thus endeavoring, by the opinions they inculcate to excite a general disbelief of its continuance.
2. They treat the existence of a republican government for any considerable length of time as the idle vision of quixotic philosophy.
3. They profess to believe its existence altogether incompatible with a great extent of territory, and under this pretext they are the ardent opponents of the purchase of Louisiana and Florida.
4. They opposed the reduction of taxes, and the taking off the excise and stamp duties.
5. They opposed the reduction of civil officers.
6. Some of them ridicule as foolish the reduction of the national debt, and all of them thwart the only effectual measures to extinguish it.
7. They opposed, vehemently opposed, the abolition of useless judicial offices.
8. They are the friends and advocates of local measures, and of one profession at the expense of others.
9. They are the advocates of an immense navy, and an efficient army, knowing how propitious these engines will be to their predominant desire to establish a government of a monarchic or aristocratic complexion—and lastly,
10. They are the constant advocates of war, the incessant revivers of peace; sensible, as it were, that war would tend more powerfully than every thing else to tumble the fair fabric of republicanism into ruins, subvert the union, and establish a system framed on those principles which they wish to prevail. From the dominion of such men and such principles Good Lord deliver us!
DEATH OF GEN. KNOX.
To the Editor of the Boston Gazette.
Warren, (Maine) Oct. 26.
DEAR SIR, "It is with the deepest regret, I have now to inform you, that the great and good Gen. Knox, departed this life yesterday morning. He was confined about six days. It is supposed, that the cause of his death was his swallowing a sharp chicken bone which perforated his bowels, and produced a mortification. The event was very sudden, and unexpected by his physicians till a very short time before his death. It has covered us all with the deepest gloom. The funeral will be to-morrow, when every testimony of respect will be paid by all classes of people."
MR. BURR.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in Hampshire county, Mass. to his friend in the vicinity of Amherst, N. H. dated in September last.
"Gen. Eaton is now in this town; and he says, that he has seen a letter but a few days from Marietta, (Ohio) which informed, that col. Burr was there, and was undertaking, or endeavoring to undertake, an expedition—that he had actually engaged some boats, and offered commissions to a number of young gentlemen in those parts, to engage with him in what he (Burr) said "would be a laudable and honorable undertaking." Gen. E. has no doubt that Burr's intent is to erect a separate government west of the Alleghenies, and probably make himself either a sovereign, or be viceroy to some foreign prince. The latter I am inclined to think, cannot be the motive. Spain will not be in a condition to support such a colony as perhaps France may. Should Burr raise an insurrection, many things will be necessary, which we little think of."
Albany Gazette.
Extract of a letter from Gallipolis, (a few miles below Marietta) September 10.
"Mr. Burr's intended expedition is much talked of here. He has many proselytes; and reports are in circulation, that a large number of boats are building at Marietta, to answer his purpose; say 14 or 15, though I cannot vouch for the exact number, not having been there for some weeks. Yet it is certain that there are boats building there to descend the Ohio, and it is as certain, that Mr. Burr, made himself very busy while residing there."
Capt Nelson, arrived yesterday from Havana, informs us that a few days before he failed, a Spanish packet arrived as Trinidad, Cuba in 30 days from Old Spain. Letters by this arrival were received at Havana stating that East and West Florida had been ceded by Spain to France, and by France
to the United States. It was also stated, that the Island of Cuba had been ceded by France to Spain, in consequence of Bonaparte's agreeing to reinstate the King of Naples on his throne. Knowing, as we do, that a doeur of two millions has been despatched to France, to pave the way in a negotiation for the Floridas, we think the first part of this article very likely to be correct—but that Bonaparte should consent to take down his brother Joseph from the throne of Naples, so shortly after having elevated him to that dignity, for the purpose of reinstating its lawful sovereign, is very doubtful.
Chas. Courier.
We have been informed by a gentleman of respectability, that a silver mine has been discovered about 15 miles from this place, near the Clarksburg road. Our informant adds, that he saw the silver which had been extracted, and on cutting it with a knife it appeared very pure. He also saw a quantity of the ore in a house in which was erected a small air furnace.
Morgantown Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Pinckneyville, to his friend in Baltimore, dated Sept. 28.
"A detachment of militia march in a few day from this territory to join our army near Natchitoches, where a considerable Spanish force has been insulting our flag for some time. It is a fact a rencounter will take place unless the Spaniards should immediately retire beyond the Sabine river."
New-York, Nov. 8
The officers of the British frigate Cambrian informed the passengers in the Enterprise and Polly of New-York (recently taken and sent into Halifax) that they had orders to capture all American vessels from French, Spanish or Dutch ports or colonies. The captain of the Bellona of 74 guns, the day before had examined the ship, Polly of New York, & let her pass; but being afterwards informed of these new orders by the captain of the Cambrian, he returned the pursuit, took her and sent her to Halifax; as also the Enterprise, from Bordeaux to New York; the Messenger, from Guadalupe to New York; and the Schooner Alpaia, from Cayenne to Boston.
The Cambrian on the 28th ult (as noticed in our marine news under the Norfolk head) impressed 5 men from the ship Charles Carter, but liberated them the next day, and put them on board the Schooner Eliza Ann, from Cadiz—a Spanish port. We presume, from the circumstance of the vessel being permitted to proceed, as well as from the improbability of the report itself, that no such orders as those mentioned in the preceding paragraph have been issued by the British government.
FROM THE ALBANY GAZETTE.
It is with great pleasure and satisfaction we now communicate the following letter from Beriah Palmer, esq. one of the Commissioners appointed to explore, survey and lay out the track of the great northern turnpike road, which is to unite a good and direct road from Montreal to this city, in a direction west of lakes George and Champlain—dated
"Plattsburgh, Oct. 20.
"The Commissioners arrived here on Saturday, having laid out the great Northern turnpike road thus far, to the 112 mile mark—We have yet about 22 miles to go. It has been a long and tedious business, but I am much pleased with the country here, and in fact with the whole route, as far as respects the road. I believe candidly a country of the same distance cannot be got in the state where a turnpike road can be made so easy and cheap—The soil every where good after we left Lake George; and although thro' mountains in that quarter yet we have avoided them in such a manner that the ascents and descents will be easy, and materials every where on the spot, and the people all along are much engaged in favor of the road, and will sign largely for the stock and work it out on the road. I conceive this road to be of great utility to the state at large and particularly to the northern part."
Philadelphia, Nov. 8.
Extract of a letter from an officer, dated Rapids of Red River, September 20.
"We are within 60 miles of Natchitoches, where we have met Claiborne and letters from Cushing, which leave no sort of doubt, that the Spaniards mean to dispute ground with us at the point of the sword; and that they are augmenting their forces. The governors Cordero and Herrera will be opposed to the poor American Brigadier "Faret meur." The general has called on the two territories for militia—Claiborne will furnish 450, and Mead 250 men only; no matter, we have a few hundred confidentials, and the greater the disparity of force, the more fame. We shall be ready in 10 or 12 days and then the governors must retrograde, or taste our steel. Claiborne and Cushing have remonstrated strongly and repeatedly to Herrera, who with
much decision repels their demands and reiterates his determination to maintain the territory of his master, East of the Sabine. The rights of humanity and the genius of his country, will induce gen. W— to make one more attempt at conciliation, but he will be prepared to strike the moment it is rejected. The accounts we have of the Spanish camp and equipments are marvellous; they are represented as disorderly, undisciplined, and overcharged with the precious metals. What think you of a subaltern bringing with him thirty thousand dollars for pocket money in doubloons. Who knows but we may make a coup d'or and secure a birth in the bed of honor—fifteen days will decide."
PUBLIC AUCTION.
WILL be held, at Mr. THORPE'S Tavern, for CASH, on Saturday the 15th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. the HOUSE on North Street near the Bank, now occupied by Mr. McNamara; also a NEGROM N about 34 years of age, who is acquainted with the Blacksmith's business. JOHN STEPHEN, Auct. November 13—2t.
LOTTERY
OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH, BALTIMORE. THE Managers of this Lottery intend to commence the drawing on the first Tuesday in December, and to draw 1000 tickets every week, till it be completed. Tickets may be had, till the drawing commences, at the original price of FIVE DOLLARS, of either of the Managers, and other persons in Baltimore authorised to sell, and of pricers in the Precincts Market House Lottery of Baltimore will be received in payment.
SCHEME table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars. Prizes range from 10,000 down to 5,000. Includes total prizes and ticket information.
There are not two blanks to a prize. The prizes will be paid, without deduction, at the end of sixty days from the completion of the drawing; and such as may not be demanded within twelve months after, will be considered as generous donations to the objects of the Lottery, the chief of which is the creation of a new parsonage house.
The first drawn ticket will be entitled to 500 dollars, and the last to 2000 dollars, besides which there are several other stationary prizes. Managers: John Merryman, Mark Pringle, James Carroll, William Lorman, George Grundy, Isaac Philips, George Hoffman, Govt Haskins. Baltimore, Nov. 12—2w4f
NOTICE.
The subscriber intends to petition to Congress at their next session for an act to divorce her from her husband, William Gibbons. MARY GIBBONS. City of Washington, November 12—3t
Sale at Auction.
ON Thursday next precisely at 2 o'clock P. M. at the American Coffee House, Capitol Hill, will be sold for cash, one desk, one bureau, one cupboard, one bedstead, and sundry other articles of household and kitchen furniture, the property of Richard King—by N. L. QUEEN, Auctioneer. Nov. 12—1t.
CHARLES H. VARDEN,
Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol.
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia,
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Benners, Velvets, and Cords, Calimere, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and fatin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first stile of fashion. Richard Marwells celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—1t
IT is by consent of parties ordered by the court that the Audi or state the accounts of Elias B. Caldwell, trustee for the estate of the real estate of Gustavus Scott, deceased, as also the accounts against the said estate, and apportion the assets in hand amongst the different claimants in proportion to their respective claims, or among such of them as shall exhibit their claims on or before the 15th day of December next. It is further ordered, That the aforesaid trustee cause to be published a copy of this order, at least twice a week for three successive weeks before the 1st day of December next, in the National Intelligencer, Washington Federalist and some of the Baltimore newspapers. By Order, WM. BRENT, Clk.
We have perused with pleasure a small collection of poetical pieces, by Mr. LAW, of this City, entitled "Additions to Balston Springs," written during his late excursion to the Eastward. As a specimen we offer the following extracts—
Upon being censured for not sufficiently admiring a wreath of flowers sent by Miss
Though every flower were in this wreath, Though every perfume it should breathe, Yet could it not attention claim, Nor thoughts of her from whence it came. The roses and the pinks bespeak Faintly the colors of her cheek; But were I to devote an hour, To her comparing each sweet flow'r, The whole inferior I should find, And turn to where all beauties join'd. Nay, then I should have left undone Those charms which all my soul have won, That look so playful, yet so chaste; That wit, that judgment, and that taste; That sensibility, combin'd With noble dignity of mind. One only worth the wreath command, It came from my Maria's hands; Yes, to my breast the gift I'll take, And wear it for Maria's sake.
Reflections at the Ruins of Palmyra.
How most inscrutable is destiny! How painful these wide ruins to the sight! To-day a nation lifts its head on high, To-morrow 'tis a name, or sunk in night. Affections & self-interest understood, Would man unite and every blessing cause; But savage clans delight in spoil and blood, And call on God whilst breaking all his laws. Loud clarions sound, the lofty walls are low, Shouts, groans, and praises rend the affrighted air; Vengeance retorts the desolating blow, Lo! victors hurl'd to slaughter and despair. The bones of warriors whiten foreign shores, Their bleeding bodies float on every sea; Drooping humanity fell rage deplores, And sighs to heaven, yet owns its just decree. If we are cruel, we shall feel the rod, If we are friendly, we shall kindness prove; Wars still display the justice of a God, As peace unfolds his universal love. Though, (scorning to be brotherly and just) Conquest and glory should an hour prevail, Like these fallen columns we shall sink to dust, "To point a moral and adorn a tale."
PROPOSALS for opening, bridging and improving the road laid out under the direction of the Secretary of War, between Nashville in Tennessee and Grindstone Ford on the river in the Mississippi territory, will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th day of December next.
For the convenience of contractors the road will be divided into three parts, and separate proposals received for each. 1. From Nashville to the Tennessee river, 112 miles. 2. From Tennessee river to Loonachitta creek, a branch of the Big Black river, 113 miles. 3. From Loonachitta creek to Grindstone Ford, 155 miles.
NOTES.
Note 1. The road is to be cleared of all trees and brush, twelve feet in width and made passable for a waggon. All streams not over forty feet wide are to be bridged, and the banks of other streams are to be levelled or sloped down so that they may be passable for a waggon. Note 2. The bridges are to be twelve feet broad supported by proper abutments, the bridge part to be composed of four pieces of timber not less than 10 inches in diameter at the smallest end, and covered with halved logs whose original diameter was not less than 3 inches, the piers or supports of the bridge not to be more than twenty feet apart. Note 3. Some parts of the road will require caulking, the e will be pointed out by the Post Master General's agent. The caulking is to be done with logs, 10 feet in length and pockets that 6 or over 9 inches in diameter, earth is to be thrown upon them to render them passable, and where the places to be caulked are subject to be overflowed the caulking is to have a rider on each side keyed down by forked stakes or stones and gravel. Note 4. It is supposed that there is already a cleared waggon path on some part of the distance, no clearing is to be done where that is the case. The work is to be completed by the first day of October 1807. Reasonable advances will be made at the commencement of the work and the balance paid as soon as the work is completed. Mr. R. J. Meigs, and Mr. Thomas Wright are to decide whether it be executed conformable to contract. Note 5. The proposals should state the price by the mile for clearing, the price by the yard in length for caulking, the price by the foot in length for the bridgework, and the price by the cubic yard for sloping or shelving the banks of watercourses. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster general, Sept. 15—twnt15

ATTENTION!!!
These persons that wish to purchase the GENUINE PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES OF RICHARD LEE & SON MUST APPLY TO Mr. Daniel Rapine, Capitol Hill, Washington, & Dr. N. Magruder, George Town.
An ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure. For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, Prepared by Richard Lee & Son, Baltimore.
THIS medicine has, for eight years past been attended with a degree of success highly useful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the U. States, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of these places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills taken once every two weeks, during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative. & further, that in the early stages of those disorders, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate, and beyond the power of common remedies. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to mix with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid fermentation, to restore and amend the appetite—produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of a consequence; a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach and severe head aches—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Infallible Fever and Ague Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitent fevers.
Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine have proved ineffective. Not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, bring on dropsies, purrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial, have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of but being a very noxious medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently loath for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or ineulness in the stomach and bowels—they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest infant or the most delicate pregnant lady with propriety.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals. (the basis of other lotions) and unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tetter ring worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for Acute Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the face and neck &c.
The Anodyne Elixer, For the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve, Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Lee's genuine Corn Plaster. An infallible remedy for speedily removing Corns, Root and Branch, without giving pain.
Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints.
It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son, on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine.
Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No. 17. Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10—6w
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Manion at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
GEORGE-TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES. THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MYER'S NEW LINE WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES'S Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', MYER'S and FROST'S Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1—tf
POSTPONEMENT of the LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACE. THE race for FORTY Guineas lately advertised and designed to have been run on Tuesday the 14th inst. was postponed till Tuesday the 14th November next, when the purse of 40 guineas will be run for over the Leonard Town course agreeably to the rules of the club, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, the sole and absolute property of some member or members of the club; otherwise the person propelling to start a horse shall pay two shillings in the pound on the amount of the purse. The treasurer is authorised to receive subscriptions for the Jockey Club of any person at his discretion—this being the last year's race of the Club. Gentlemen proposing to start horses may become members by subscribing one guinea; horses to be entered before 9 o'clock of the evening preceding the race. No race unless two horses at least start for the purse. By order, E. I. MILLARD, Sec. & Treasurer. October 24—tf
NOTICE.
ON MONDAY the 10th of November at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Sale, at the Navy Yard Washington—Cables and worn Cordage of all sizes, in convenient lots, computed to be about Fifty tons. If bad weather the sale will take place next fair day. Washington October 29—tf
WILLIAM MARBURY,
HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by Mr. BREWER, next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs store on Bridge Street, A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low. George Town, October 15—tawam
NOTICE.
MR. MERRY, His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, being about to quit the city of Washington, gives this notice of his intended departure, in order that any person to whom he may be indebted may send in to him an account of their demands by the 12th of this present month of November. November 7—3t
SALE BY AUCTION.
WILL be sold on Saturday the 8th November if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of James Archibald, on South 1 street, two good Milch Cows, ten hogs, some Geese, an excellent Cutting Box, a pair of Dray Wheels, a quantity of Cabbage, Household Furniture, consisting of Chairs, Tables, and Bedsteads, and Cloths Press, with sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be cash. N. B. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock. N. L. QUEEN, Auct. November 5—tf
NOTICE.
THE creditors of Uriah Forrest late deceased, whose claims have arisen since his bankruptcy, are requested to meet at ten o'clock on the first Monday in December next at Mr. Key's office in George Town, at which time a payment of the assets in hand will take place, amongst the claims legally authenticated—those who do not attend, or who have not exhibited their claims, will be excluded. PHILIP B. KEY, Attorney for the Executrix. November 3—taw4w
20 Dollars Reward.
ELOPED in the night of the 18th instant, MILLY, a dark Mulatto, about 30 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of rather a slim make, a small scar on her forehead, occasioned she said, by a piece of wood striking her when cutting it—When she laughs she shows her teeth, which are pretty large, white, and placed a considerable distance apart. Among the articles of apparel she took with her, were a striped calico gown flounced round the bottom, a jacket and petticoat of striped calico of a lead color, with white fleeces. Whoever brings the said mulatto to the subscriber, shall receive, if in the territory of Columbia, 5 dollars, if 20 miles from home, 10, and in the same proportion for any greater distance, and all reasonable charges paid. ANDREW T. MCCORMICK. Oct. 24—tf
WM. S. NICHOLLS, HAS JUST RECEIVED, A complete assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Which are large and handsome, being bought on the best terms—will be sold low for cash of tobacco. George Town, Oct. 27—3w
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Charles McLaughlin, deceased, are informed that their accounts are lodged in the Orphan's court of Washington county, and that a list thereof is placed in the hands of Francis S. Key, Esq., with directions to bring suits against all those who do not settle them by the 10th day of November next. George Town, October 22—td
The Subscribers residing near the Navy Yard, offer for sale on the most reasonable terms the following GROCERIES,
  Cognac, and French, Holland, and Country, Jamaica, and New England, Whiskey.  Per Cask or Gallon.  Brandy, Gin, Rum.    London Particular Madeira Wine, Spirit and Whiskey Bounce. A fresh supply of Teas of the first quality and latest importation.     Smoked salmon,  Pickled do. in kids,  Smoked herring in boxes,  Cod or dumb fish in do.  Tongues and sounds in kegs,  Mullard in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes or pounds,  Sugar in barrels,  Cheeses, &c. with a number of other articles.  JOSEPH CASSIN & Co. October 27—2w
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about a 1 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres, No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Tayloe, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24—wtf. ROBERT ABEOT, JNO. DODEMEAD. Detroit November 10—1m
NOTICE.
The Subscribers take this method of requesting DAVID DUNCAN late Collector of the port of Machias, to remit them on or before the month of March next the amount of their bond given to the United States, as judgment has been obtained against them on said bond. ROBERT ABEOT, JNO. DODEMEAD. Detroit November 10—1m
P. MAURO'S NEW GROCERY AND CROCKERY WARE STORE.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of the city of Washington that he has lately received from New York and Philadelphia, a large & complete assortment of Grocery, Liquors, Fruits, and Crockery ware,—that he expects with the first arrivals from Baltimore, a supply of the above articles, and that he has opened store opposite the SEVEN BUILDINGS, where he flatters himself that he will be able to accommodate his customers not only with the best and choicest kind of goods, especially fresh Teas, and Liquors, but on as low terms as elsewhere in this vicinity. P. MAURO.
P. MAURO, Professor of Music, begs the inhabitants of Washington and George Town, to accept of his hearty thanks for the encouragement he has been favored with, in informing them that he does not intend to decline his profession, but that he shall continue as formerly to instruct on the Piano Forte, Cerman Flute, and Guitar. Washington city, November 10—tf
NOTICE.
By order of the Orphans Court of Washington county, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday the 6th day of November next, at Joseph M. Semmes's tavern, all the personal estate of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Consisting of wearing apparel, one good watch, Washington's Life neatly bound in calf, one bureau, one portable electrical Machine, one shower bath, &c. The terms of sale are, all sums not exceeding 10 DOLLARS cash, for all sums above 10 DOLLARS a credit of three months, the purchaser giving note with approved endorser, interest to be included from the day of sale. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. JOHN DAVIDSON, WASHINGTON: BOYD, Executors of Joseph Taylor, deceased. Oct. 27—tdos
The sale of the above property is postponed till Thursday the 13th inst. at the same place and hour.
LOST,
The following Certificates of United States Debt. No. 2708 for 244 dols. 45 cts. 6 per cents. 3922 for 88 dols. 3 per cents. 3339 for 122 dols. 23 cts. deferred 6 per cents. Issued by the Register of the Treasury, Joseph Nourse, Esq. the 6 per cts. on the 2d September, 1791—the per cts. on the 25 January, 1792, and the deferred 6 per cents on the 27 January, 1792, in favour of William Wilson, of Alexandria. For the renewal of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States. WM. HODGSON. October 11th, 1806—6wep
JOHN COX Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap. No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13—epN&UG—6w
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a flour well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has several large scars on his hands and body, a few linen shirt & trowlers, one pair of nankeen trowlers, also one old fur-trimmed coat and old hat far much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. WASHINGTON BURGER. N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—epf
TO RENT,
THE COMMODORE BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
DR. REES' NEW CYCLOPEDIA.
D. RAPINE, on Capitol Hill, respectfully informs his subscribers to Dr. Rees' new Cyclopaedia, that the first part of the Second volume is now ready for delivery, and requests that those subscribers who have not been supplied with THIS and the PRECEDING volumes, will be so good as to send for them at his store. Where he has always for Sale. A very large assortment of Books and Stationary on reasonable terms. Also ALMANACS for the year 1807.—Store keepers who purchase by the dozen will have a considerable allowance made to them. November 3—4t
FOR SALE,
ON the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
LOST,
Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip—her under lip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof—has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the thief and Mare shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me. Charles Minifie. Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept. 25—wtf
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Honore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. 1 blue coat and overalls, one light colored bear-skin coat and overalls, 2 swansdown waistcoats, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckett.
JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7—2awtf
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
Committed to the jail of Washington county, Maryland, as a runaway, Charles Bowman, alias Charles Butler, about 35 years old, five feet 5 or 6 inches high, his complexion a dark mulatto, his clothes which he wears, are a striped cotton short coat, checked cotton trowlers, and a coarse brown linen shirt. He has other clothes with him, and has a dark spot on his nose. His owner is desired to release him or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff of Washington County. November 7, 1806—3w
FOR SALE,
A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806—epf
This is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Peter Wood, jun. late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of June next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this third day of November 1806. JOHN T. WOOD, Administrator. November 7—w6t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill, Washington, July 26—tf
BY HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT BOWIE, Governor of Maryland, A PROCLAMATION,
WHEREAS the General Assembly of Maryland did, by an act, passed at November session, eighteen hundred and five, entitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts of assembly, respecting elections, and to regulate said elections, direct, that the governor and council after having received the returns of elections of members to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, should enumerate and ascertain the number of votes given for each and every person voted for as a member to Congress aforesaid respectively, and shall thereupon declare, by proclamation, signed by the governor, the name of the person or persons duly elected in each respective district: We, in pursuance of the directions of the said act, do, by this our proclamation, declare, that by the returns made to us it appears that JOHN CAMPBELL, esq. was elected for the first district; ARCHIBALD VAN HORN, esq. was elected for the second district; PETER BARTON KEY, esq. was elected for the third district; ROGER NELSON, esquire, was elected for the fourth district; NICHOLAS RUTTON MOORE, and WILLIAM MCCARTHY, esquires, were elected for the fifth district; JOHN MONTGOMERY, esquire, was elected for the sixth district; EDWARD LLOYD, esq. was elected for the seventh district, and CHARLES GOLD BOROUGH, esq. was elected for the eighth district. Given in council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the State of Maryland, this twenty-fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six. ROBERT BOWIE. By the Governor, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the council. November 7—taw3w
ORDERED,
That the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week, for the space of three weeks successively, in the Mary and Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette, Telegraph, Evening Post, and the American at Baltimore; the Republican Advocate, at Frederick town; Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton; Mr. Gieve's paper, at Hager's Town, and the National Intelligencer, at the city of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. November 7—taw3w
JAMES S. STEVENSON,
Has for Sale at his Drug Store near the Navy Yard. 20 boxes window glass, 8 by 10, and 10 by 12. 12 boxes first quality Spanish segars, 10 boxes do American do. Spermaceti and linseed oil, and a general assortment of Drugs and Paints, etc. Washington, Nov. 5—5w