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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCXCVI.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1805.
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From Bell's Weekly Messenger, of Sept. 2.
An enquiry into the effects of a war between Russia and France.
The hopes of England and the expectation of Europe, seem about to be realized, and an active and able ally is upon the point of taking the field. It was the early boast of Bonaparte, that England, single-handed, was no match for France. Much and deservedly as this boast has been ridiculed, it must not be disguised, that if this assertion had been confined to offensive war, in the present power of France, it was too true.
Were England to venture a campaign in France without allies, to say the least, it must be ineffectual. The resources of England are not equal to the support of an army which could penetrate the brazen frontier of the French Republic. An army of 50,000 men would be nothing against the hosts of France, but an army of 50,000 men would be more than England could in prudence spare.
In these circumstances the efforts of the ministry have been directed to procure an efficient ally. They have at length happily succeeded. Whilst England, confining herself to what she is intended by nature, a predominant maritime power, checks the colonies succession, and annihilates the commerce of her enemy, the armies of Russia are about to enter into her territories, and attack her empire in its centre.
This confederacy, it is said, cannot fail to restore the former state of Europe, or at least reduce the power of France from its dangerous predominance.
Let us not be accused of unworthy despair, if we venture to suspend our assent to this conclusion. Russia is powerful: granted; but let it be granted upon positive proof, that France too is a powerful nation; a nation powerful beyond what the British people, and those whose interest it is to write to please them, are willing to acknowledge.
In the present excellence of military science, the event of a war has become almost a thing of calculation. Let us examine the resources of our enemy & those of our allies; the collation and comparison will lead us to a probable conclusion.
As this is a point of the first importance, and cannot fail to have a proportionate interest, we shall endeavour to exhibit it clearly and briefly. Abstracting from it, therefore, all other matter, we submit it under its separate heads, and leave remarks and conclusions to our readers. With regard to the resources of France, as the assertions of our political writers have been in exact contradiction to the truth of the case, the examination of these assertions will furnish us with a suitable order.
In the first place it has been asserted, that the present real strength of France, that is to say, the pecuniary resources, are inferior to what they were under the monarchy; that France is on the eve of bankruptcy, and that misery and poverty pervade the provinces.*
This we absolutely deny, and upon the following brief reasons:
1. The revenue of the monarchy of France never exceeded 22 millions.
The revenue of the empire upon the conclusion of the last year exceeded 35 millions.
2. The interest of the permanent debt of the French monarchy exceeded its revenue more than one third—so that the monarchy had in fact nothing to bring forward against any extraordinary occurrence.
The interest paid to the present national creditors of the Republic does not exceed 2 millions, leaving a clear income of 34 millions.
3. The amount of collection of the revenues of the monarchy was one fifth of the whole revenue, four millions three hundred thousand pounds, and the amount of honorary pensions paid out of the revenue, was upwards of two millions six hundred thousand, leaving the whole revenue of the state about fifteen millions.
The amount of collection and pensions paid out of the revenue of the Republic, is about two millions, leaving thirty-two millions to meet the expenses of the government. The reader will remember that this thirty-two millions is clear of all debts; whereas the whole of the fifteen millions, and one third more, was due to the creditors of the state, and therefore not available to the state one livre.
4. And most materially of all, the monarchy was taxed more heavily to produce twenty millions than the Republic is taxed to produce thirty-seven. Sixteen millions of the present revenue were the spoils of the clergy and the feudal rights, and have thus been added to the national income, without adding one penny to the former burthens.
* See sir Francis d'Ivernois's late publication and a variety of others in the shape of financial exams and the narratives of gentlemen just "escaped from the continent."
The only difference is, that the landholders now pay to the nation what they formerly paid to the clergy and the lords of the seigneuries. The land pays no more through the revenue gains sixteen millions.
The conclusion from these articles is briefly this, that as the French monarchy was in debt ten millions beyond its income, and the present empire has a revenue of thirty-four millions clear of all debt, that the latter is richer than the former, that is to say, stronger in pecuniary resources to the amount of thirty-four millions.
With regard to the relative state of England and France, it is necessarily included in the above; or at least, in the following short political antithesis:
France has no national debt—no matter how it has been abolished—she has not at present any.
England has a debt of five hundred millions.
France can spare thirty millions without any extraordinary exertion, and in peace as well as war.
England has stretched her taxation to the utmost, and her exertions are indeed wonderful. Her spirit will support them during war, but in peace they must remit.
The taxes in France are about 20 per cent. on the national income.
The taxes in England 39 per cent.
We should not have been thus full in detail, were it not necessary, in answer to the numerous writers who, for purposes best known to themselves, daily misrepresent the state of France. France is neither poor nor miserable—Bonaparte is, doubtless, the most hateful of all the usurpers who have ever disgraced the page of history; but he is possessed of too much ability, and too well knows the nature of his tenure, to oppress and impoverish his empire. The utmost power of France is unequal to the conquest of England, but let us not be deceived by the false reports of our travellers into the belief that France lies at our mercy, that she is at the eve of bankruptcy, and we only wait to behold her ruin. She is not miserable, nor are her people as yet starving.
If such are the pecuniary resources of France, her military establishment is equally a subject of terror. In this point of view Russia is her only equal antagonist. Let us compare their powers.
The population of France has ever been estimated at thirty millions. We may reasonably add twelve millions for Holland, Switzerland, and the conquered part of Germany, to say nothing of Italy. This will compose a sum of 43 millions. Her present armies are estimated at 500,000 men.
The population of Russia is estimated at 40 millions, but it has this disadvantage in a comparison with France, that the 40 millions of Russia are spread over the immense space of nearly one fifth of the whole globe, whilst that of France occupies comparatively a very insignificant territory. The natural consequence of this is, that Russia cannot spare a portion of her population for her armies equal to that of France. In some part of her empire she could not raise an hundred men without depopulating a province.
A population thus widely scattered, may make a good militia, but it would be absurd to assert that it is suited to raise a numerous army. It might be brought into use if attacked in their own country, but is not available as an offensive force.
The military force of Russia, therefore, cannot be equal to that of France. If Russia can spare two armies of eighty thousand men each, the one, after a stated interval, to follow and recruit the other into Europe, it is the utmost that can be expected of her.
The armies of Russia must enter by the way either of Germany or Italy.
They cannot enter, or at least effectually enter, by the way of Germany without the concurrence of Prussia. But there is every reason to imagine that Prussia will not favor this design. In the first place, whatever may be said to the contrary, it is her evident interest not to permit it. Prussia has every thing to fear from Russia. She is already surrounded by a circumvallation of the Russian power. Russia, upon the decline of the house of Austria, has become the natural enemy of Prussia. Prussia looks to the increase of her own power from the wrecks of the house of Austria, by the aid of France; Russia is her only check to this design. Prussia moreover knows that it is the interest and intention of France to increase the Prussian power as a suitable check to Russia on the side of Europe. The interests of France and Prussia therefore concur; and thus there is every reason to apprehend that Prussia will be an ally of France, or, what is effectually the same, will be neutral, and preserve an armed frontier against the Russians.
If such be the argument from the interests and relations of Prussia, it is still further confirmed, to us, at least, from what has lately occurred—the mission and sudden recall of Novosiltzoff. We are much mistaken if Novosiltzoff was sent to Berlin to negotiate with Bonaparte at Paris. It appears to us as more probable, time and circumstances
considered, that his mission was to Berlin only—that his real purpose was to procure the accession of Prussia to the confederacy, and that, failing in this object of his mission, he had only to return as he came.
This return was evidence of his failure—the mediation with Bonaparte a pretext.
Russia therefore must march her armies into Italy. If any part of the French frontier is impenetrable it is that which is guarded by the mountains of Switzerland. Should the Russians, therefore, after many battles, for it will not be the effect of one or two, succeed in driving the French back upon the mountains, they can drive them no further. Another very serious consideration here occurs:—The French in this case are within their own bulwarks, and the armies in reserve of France and Switzerland at hand to recruit them. The Russians cannot procure a man. The waste of war and disease is irreparable. The probable event will be, as it was once before, that the Russians will return as they came; they will forget that they are fighting with a nation of Europe, and not with a Turkish army; they will think every thing done by one victory, and enable the French to recover by the superiority of military knowledge, what they lose perhaps on the first onset. In a single battle the French soldiers perhaps are not equal to those of any other nation in Europe; in a campaign their superiority to every other has been too often manifested. The arbor of their national character is singularly contrasted with the coolness of their military practice. They receive an enemy's fire—form again, when broken by the attack of the bayonet—yield to superior force, and recover their ground as they see opportunity; and this not in a battle only, but throughout a whole campaign.
It has been remarked of Suwarow, that in personal prowess and demeanor, together with his conduct in battle and victory, he united the character of an ancient hero with the superstition, fierceness, and ignorance, of an Attila or a Brennus. He wept and prayed, fought a battle, gained a victory, and thought every thing done—nor discovered his error, till upon his march next day he found himself flanked on both sides, or an enemy on his rear, confounded of the army he had defeated, and thought annihilated, a few hours before.
While such is the probable event of an Italian campaign, let us turn to the side of Germany.
Here will most probably be Bonaparte in person, with the flower of the French army. What is to withstand them?—Three, four, five campaigns of every preceding war have been consumed in the siege of strong fortresses, and the defence of them when taken. These fortresses are now all in the hands of the French, or level with the ground. Bonaparte begins the war where his predecessors have been compelled to end it. The former bulwarks of the enemy are now his own advanced posts. There is actually no place of strength between the French territories and Vienna.—Mentz, Mannheim, and Ingolstadt, are no more. Vienna will experience a siege in the first month of the campaign, and Russia will not have it in her power to raise it. The populace of Vienna are not the most attached to their emperor.
There yet remains another view to take of the subject. The Russians, as we have said before, must be employed either on the German or Italian sides. Supposing that (in contradiction to all probability) they venture into Germany, Italy is then at the mercy of the French. Naples will not remain a kingdom one day longer. Yet one of these alternatives must happen—that Russia must either protect Italy, and thus leave Germany to her fate; or enter Germany, and lose Italy for ever.
It may be said that she can spare armies for both purposes. We are persuaded that no military man will assert this. The armies of Russia will be too distant from their own country (their only sure reliance for all the support they may require) to venture this division of their strength.
In a word, we have no very sanguine hopes from the present confederacy. It is not complete, the parties have not a single and an undivided aim. Russia will compromise the safety of Austria upon the first reverse and give her up as spoil to France and Prussia, in exchange for Turkey. Austria is timid and distracted by a multitude of counsellors and secret treason. Russia, jealous of the maritime sovereignty of England, & smarting at the insult directly levelled at her in the affair at Copenhagen, will confine her views within narrow limits; she would almost repine at her own success, if in depressing France, she should confirm the superiority of England.
Another difficulty will be in the disposal of whatever conquests she may make. They must be conquests for restitution: There is a common interest with the confederacy to prevent her appropriating them to herself; and the smaller powers, to whom they of right belong, are too feeble to resume them. Hence another fruitful source of contention.
Hartford, November 7.
At a meeting of the republican members of the Legislature, and other republican citizens convened at New-Haven, it was the general sentiment of the meeting to pay a tribute of respect to the distinguished talents, and patriotic services of JOEL BARLOW, Esq. lately returned, after a long absence, to his native State.
A committee was accordingly appointed to draft an address, and the following being reported, was adopted by the meeting, and the chairman requested to sign the same and present it to him. It was proposed by some to have a public dinner, and there present the address; but Mr. Barlow's wishes were opposed to that parade, and the time of the members of the Legislature was so occupied by the duties of their station, that it was, on reflection, deemed better to have an entertainment in the evening—ABRAHAM BISHOP, Esq. therefore gave a very handsome entertainment at his own house, on the evening of the 29th ultimo, to about 150, composed of members of the Legislature and other respectable republican citizens:—
JOEL BARLOW, Esq.
Sir,
THE republicans of the state of Connecticut convened at New-Haven, beg leave to offer their sincere congratulations on your safe return to your native State.
Fairy in life, the light of our revolution enabled you to discern the blessings, which the wisdom of future statesmen would yield to a nation of freemen.
During your long residence in Europe you have held high rank among the precious few, who, without motives of ambition, make science and talents subservient to the rights of man. Undismayed by the Conspiracies of Kings , your pen has been drawn in the cause of truth, and invincible principles have been arrayed against intolerable oppressions.
You have returned at a season, when the publishers of your political sentiments will not be imprisoned; you will be received cordially and respected sincerely by an immense majority of your fellow-citizens; and your political writings will be held in honor as often as you shall submit them before the tribunal of an enlightened public. At this moment you will have the happiness of seeing the mature thoughts of your youth adopted by experienced statesmen, and the Visions of Columbus becoming interesting realities under a republican administration.
For the part you have taken on the theatre of political life, you will continue to be abused by the enemies of liberty, in proportion to their estimation of your merits. As you have seen mightier foes, you will not be turned from the even tenor of your life, but will add to the treasures of your country from the stores of your experience and reflection.
We hope that you will make this State the place of your permanent residence, but wherever you may be, our best wishes will accompany you.
May you be preserved to witness the fullness of that political happiness, which is rapidly advancing under the best experiments on the only true theory of government.
Signed by Order, JOSEPH WILLCOX, Chairman.
[To the foregoing Mr. Barlow returned the following reply:]
To the republicans of the State of Connecticut convened at New-Haven.
GENTLEMEN,
The vast improvements which I every where observe on the face of our country, and the augmentation of public happiness, which accompany those improvements, have filled my heart with exultation; and would cause me to regret so long an absence, were I not conscious of having done every thing in my power to promote the principles of our institutions, while I could not, with you, participate these blessings. If any thing could enhance the pleasure I promised myself in returning to my native State, it is the cordial reception I have met from my fellow citizens; especially from that numerous class whom I find on the same high ground of principle on which I left them; and who have never sought to overcome the system of social order which their fathers and they had established by the revolution.
You will not doubt the sincerity of my thanks for the fraternal and affectionate manner in which you bid me welcome. I pray you, accept in your turn my most ardent wishes for your own prosperity, while we jointly labor to promote that of the great family of confederated America, of which we are members.
We must all be sensible that much remains to be done. The field of political science is immense; and it has lately begun to be explored. The theory of human rights seems indeed to be understood; the fabric of the American empire is founded thereon. But it is of great importance to prove to the world, and even to ourselves, that the fabric of this empire is the best organization of liberty hitherto experienced; so as to discourage the efforts of those who may
be laboring to pull it down. For this purpose we have need of patient and clear explanations, unceasing watchfulness, and a constant control of those erroneous habits of thinking, the companions of false ambition, which seek the happiness of the few, in the depression of the many. It is strange indeed, that in a country like this, and under a government like ours, which (contrary to every other government on earth) assures to every man in society the fruits of his own industry and the free utterance of his own thoughts, there should be found any persons who will deliberately say that monarchy is better than this.
The existence of opinions like these in the United States, is a proof that neither their own system, nor that of monarchy is well understood or appreciated.
The principles and practice of republican government cannot shun the light; let those of all other governments be as fairly set forth to view. Let every American habituate himself to the comparison; and let his love to his country, and his solicitude for his children, engage him to make it a primary object of instruction to the rising generation.
My friends you have doubtless seen much more than I have, of the malicious calumnies that the monarchists of Europe and their agents here, have published in the American papers against me. While I perceive with pleasure that their contemptible falsehoods have made no impressions on your minds, I flatter myself that you will believe with me that they have been hunted up and propagated with no other view than to destroy my usefulness in the cause of liberty. They cannot be from personal dislike, for I do not know nor believe that I have a personal enemy in this, or any other country. If I have one, I will labor with all my might to do him good; and hope that he will find his happiness as I do mine, so connected with that of his fellow citizens at large, that he will no longer wish to separate them.
Our country must now be considered as the depository and the guardian of the best interests of mankind—all good men in Europe view it in that light. I hope we shall be duly sensible of the importance of this sacred deposit, and that our patriotism, without diminishing its energy, may at all times partake of the broad and peaceful character of general philanthropy.
JOEL BARLOW.
New-Haven, 29th Oct. 1805.
Foreign intelligence.
Norfolk, Nov. 7.
The Editor has received by the ship William Penn, capt. Watson, 40 days from Nantz, Paris papers to the 18th Sept. six days later than any yet received. It appears by these papers that the great question of WAR on the continent was yet undecided—although the Russians and Austrians were arming in all parts, and although all the officers in France on furlough were ordered to join the armies without loss of time, the frontiers full of troops, and all Italy armed and in alarm, the distribution of the Austrian forces mentioned, and even the different commanders appointed and named—But the reasons that operate against inevitable war are, that couriers from Vienna, and frequent dispatches were received at Paris—that notwithstanding the pompous and martial detail of Austrian battalions, it is known they are (particularly in Italy) mostly thin, half filled, and said to be waiting for the recruits to join—and on the side of Russia, their present war with the Persians, and their designs on the Ottoman empire, may afford sufficient employment for extraordinary armament and preparation—add to this, that the temper of a court is sometimes made known by incidents that, although slight in themselves, betray its important secrets. The following is a translation of one of this nature:
Petersburg, Aug. 19.
“We must not believe that every person here is for war. Peace has also its partisans; and it is remarked that while the friends of war are of the English party, the friends of peace are on the side of France; and this proves that the pacific intentions of France are not misunderstood, notwithstanding all endeavors used to infuse an opinion to the contrary. Some days since, in a numerous circle at court, when the conversation chanced to turn on the political situation of Europe, Madame de W., who is known to be in all the secrets of government, asked with a careless air, whether the emperor Alexander meant again to sell to the cabinet of St. James the Russian soldiers, which the English refused to exchange, and which were restored to his father without ransom by the present chief of the French nation? This simple or sarcastic question astonished every one, and put an end to the subject—next day it was mentioned in all the inferior circles as indicative of peace with France.”
In reviewing the late European publications, it is worthy of notice, that Jeremie Bonaparte , who was consider-

ed here an affable boy, has, with 4 or 5 French ships of war, demanded and obtained the liberation of all the French prisoners at Algiers, 232 in number, some of whom had been in slavery 20 years! The truth of some of the following translated facts seem contradicted by subsequent events.
LONDON, Sept. 2. Commencement of the war on the Continent. News is just arrived that the Prussians made a sudden irruption into Pomerania, and falling by surprise on the Russians assembled in that province, killed 4000 men—This came by the mail from Gothenburg.
GERMANY. We are informed that the princes composing the "Corps Germanique," are determined, that in case of a new war between France and Austria, they will publish a declaration of neutrality; and this has occasioned the frequent intercourse and negotiations between the greatest part of these princes. The kings of Denmark and Prussia will be invited to guarantee this neutrality. It is said the declaration of his majesty the emperor of the French, to the court of Vienna, relative to its warlike preparations and its encroachment of troops, was forwarded to the imperial minister by M. Le Rochefoucauld, the last of August and that an answer might be expected the beginning of Sept. This answer is expected with the utmost impatience, as it necessarily will decide the question of peace or war.
According to all appearances the Austrian regiments are far from being complete—the imperial chamber demanded at the town of Constance, and in part of Suabia, 462 recruits for the regiment of Helsen only; and after many representations the compromise was 252.
HOLLAND, (Hague) Sept. 6. Letters from Nimeguen the 5th of this month mention, yesterday the magistrates of this city received notice that 20,000 French troops would pass thro' their city and country, and that the passage would be effected in three different days.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 2. If any one should seek here for the ancient policy of the Ottoman court, and the court of Mahomet the 2d, or Soliman the magnificent, he would be miserably disappointed. The immense monarchy of the Turks is now a field of battle, where revolted Pashas, blind instruments of a foreign power, prepare the annihilation of their religion and the empire, by mutual contests. Egypt is again reduced under the yoke of the Mamelukes—Eli Bey returned from London with instructions that he has faithfully executed, prepares to deliver to the English the keys of this rich province—the Pacha of Syria seizes alternately the spirits of Diizzan, and agree only in despising the orders of the Divan—Bagdad, Bassora, and the countries bordering on the Gulf of Persia, have a long time since freed themselves from the dominion of the Porte. Casa Osman, Oglou Aga of Natolia, who has for thirty years past been accumulating immense riches, executes the decrees of the grand seignior only when revolt costs less than obedience—he has made use of these efforts (real or dissembled) to reduce the Pacha of Trebizende, who is in full insurrection. The Pacha of Evre-zuma marches against him and leaves without defence Turkish Armenia, whilst the Russians penetrate into all parts of this fine country that belongs to the Persians, and assemble large forces on the side of Erivan. The political situation of Turkey in Europe is still more alarming—the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, peopled by Gauls, are delivered over to the influence of Russia, much more respected at Jassy and Bucharest than the orders of the grand seignior are at Constantinople. Half of Bulgaria is submitted to Paswan Oglou. All Servia is in insurrection, and demands independence. The warlike population of Albania has increased the armies of the Russians assembled at the Seven Islands, and M. d'Italiani, under pretence that the troops that come from the Black Sea would be too strengthened at Corfu, exacts that they should be debarked in the nearest provinces, that is to say, in the Epirus and the Morea. The Divan, whose only business appears to be to place the seat of the Turkish empire to the orders sent from Petersburg, has not failed to subscribe to this extraordinary command, and thus we see all the important points of the empire of the East occupied by the Russians, the interior devastated by a horrible anarchy, and the authority of Selim the third bounded by the police of Constantinople.
PARIS, Sept. 15. MINISTRY OF THE MARINE. Jerome Bonaparte, Captain in the navy, commanding a division in the Mediterranean to his excellency the minister of Marine and the colonies. On board La Poursuivante, in the road of Genoa, 13th Fructidor, year 13. MR. MINISTER, I have the honor to inform your excellency that the mission which H. M. has been pleased to entrust me with, has been happily fulfilled. The division under my orders has just anchored in the harbor of Genoa, with 231 slaves on board, all in good health as well as the crews. They will be landed in two days, conformable to his majesty's instructions. The city of Algiers and its neighborhood were in perfect health at my departure, as is proved by the declaration made to me by Mr. Dubois Thainville, the emperor's charge d'Affaires. This expedition would have been
sooner brought to a conclusion, had it not been for the circumstances which rendered it necessary for me to put into Toulon, and of which I have had the honor to acquaint your excellency by my dispatch of the 23d Thermidor. I was not detained there a long time, thanks to the care and activity of the maritime prefect. In 72 hours the division was in a state to set sail and proceed on its voyage. I had dispatched the Abielle sloop, capt. Eyduon, two days before to inform the commissary general of commercial relations at Algiers of my approaching arrival and the object of my mission. I desired him at the same time, immediately to set on foot a negotiation for setting the slaves at liberty, in order to save me the delays and difficulties which I might otherwise meet with.
I set sail from Toulon, on the 26th Thermidor, at ten in the morning with a strong breeze from the N. W. with close reefed topsails. I shaped my course towards Mahon, where I hoped to fall in with an enemy's cruiser. I passed off a league, having only seen and visited some ships of our allies and neutrals, amongst the rest a Ragusan, out 22 days from Gibraltar. I learnt from her captain that rear adm. Bickerton with 5 sail of the line was then in sight in repairing his ships and taking in provisions, and that lord Nelson was cruising off Cadiz.
On the fourth day of my departure from Toulon, I arrived at Algiers. The Abielle sloop of war had arrived there 48 hours before me. Mr. Dubois Thainville, had no sooner received my letter than he set on foot the negotiations I had entrusted him with, but was stopped in it by difficulties he was not enabled to remove. The Dey was little disposed to acquiesce in what was required of him. He would not comprise in the number of slaves whom I claimed those who had been taken at Oran, and who, for upwards of 20 years had been in the power of the Regency. He observed, that having been made prisoners whilst fighting under the Spanish flag, they ought not to participate in the same favor, besides which they had been refused to France at several different times. He added, however, that in honor of the emperor's brother, he would consent to give me up 30 of these slaves.
I replied to the Dey, through Mr. Thainville, who had come on board the Poursuivante to inform me of his intentions, that it was not my design to content myself with fulfilling only half of the mission with which his majesty had entrusted me, and that consequently it was not sufficient for me to have the 30 slaves he offered me, but that I insisted on having all the French, Ligurians and Italians in his possession, and that if in 24 hours, my proposition was not agreed to, I should have nothing more to say to him, and would break off all negotiation. On the following morning I had a favorable answer, and in the evening received on board my division 231 slaves, which the Dey caused to be delivered to me, contrary to the custom of the country, after sun-set.
I set sail on the same evening, the 2d Fructidor. On the 7th, at 12 leagues to the N.E. of Mahon, I descried a frigate 9 miles to windward, the wind then blowing very fresh from the N.N.E. the sea being very heavy obliged me to take in all the reefs. Under such circumstances I could not hope to come up with the frigate, which had the wind on the other tack. Two other sail bearing in sight at the same time, I resolved on giving chase to them as they were to leeward. I spread out my division, and caused it to manoeuvre so as to cut off their retreat, had we been better sailers. One of them, which was a frigate broke away under all the sail she could carry, and I lost sight of her during the night. The second I soon came up with, and found her to be an American from Leghorn to Boston. I learnt from her captain that he had fallen in on the preceding evening, with 2 English frigates, the same I apprehend which I had just seen and which escaped by their distance from me and superior sailing. I continued my course, and after 5 days calm and light breezes, arrived in Genoa road, on the 15th Fructidor, at 5 in the morning.
Accept, Mr. Minister, the assurance of my distinguished esteem. J. BONAPARTE.
GENOA, 16 FRUCTIDOR. The arch-treasurer of the empire to the cardinal of Genoa and the bishops of the three departments. The emperor's brother, commander of the naval forces, is returned to Genoa, after having fulfilled the mission entrusted to him by his august brother, with the greatest success. He has brought back 231 captives whose fetters have been broken by the happy union of Liguria to the French empire.
It is his majesty's intention that this event should be celebrated throughout the three departments with the sentiments with which he is himself penetrated; he looks on it as a benefit conferred by the Almighty, who has designed to choose him to be the instrument of his bounty towards Liguria.
You will enter into his views, gentlemen, and in consequence cause Te Deum to be sung in your Cathedral, and afterwards in all the churches of your diocese, for this signal favor.
You will seize this opportunity to make known to the Pastors and people the gratitude they owe to a sovereign wholly occupied with their interests and happiness.
Receive, gentlemen, the assurance of my most distinguished consideration. Signed, LEBRUN.
Here follows a similar letter from the arch-treasurer to the prefects and under prefects of the three departments, after which the Moniteur thus continues:
On the day when the commandant and the captives who had recovered
their liberty came on shore, the chancellor of state, and maritime prefect gave orders that public rejoicings should be made in the harbor. Discharges of artillery were then heard from the batteries and forts.
The arch-treasurer and all the civil and military authorities received the commander of the naval forces at the landing place, after which they repaired with the captives set at liberty to the Metropolitan church.
His excellency the cardinal-archbishop has celebrated a solemn mass and caused Te Deum to be sung as thanks-givings.
The captives set at liberty, have dined on board the ship le Genois .
The arch-treasurer received at dinner the constituted authorities and principal land and sea officers. The commandant of the naval forces, brother to the emperor, honored this banquet with his presence.
In the evening there was a ball and illumination.
On the same day also, the prisoners confined in the Malapaga, for debts not exceeding 300 frs., were set at liberty in consequence of orders from the emperor, as were likewise those condemned for desertion.
The following morning was employed in forming the crew of the ship le Genois . The sailors judged worthy of that post, received two months pay in advance.
RATISBON, Aug. 29. M. Barcher, the French charge d'Affaires, received on the evening of the 25th by a French courier who was going to Vienna in great haste, the copy of a declaration sent by the court of France to its ambassador at Vienna, to be delivered by him to the imperial court. M. Barcher has communicated the said declaration, pursuant to orders, to the ministers at Ratisbon. Its principal contents are as follows:
"The emperor of the French is on the point of undertaking the expedition against England. In this intention, and depending entirely upon the peace existing with Austria and the other powers of the continent, he has assembled on the coast the greatest part of his troops from Italy and the Rhine, and has almost entirely evacuated Switzerland."
"It was, therefore, to his infinite surprise, that his majesty learned that great movements have taken place among the Austrian troops in Italy, in the Tyrol, and towards the frontiers of Bavaria. His majesty consequently thinks himself not only justified but also obliged, before he executes the great enterprise in question, to require of the court of Vienna a positive declaration relative to the objects of those measures, and its farther intentions, that, in case the reply be not satisfactory, the emperor of the French may postpone the expedition against England, and repair to the Rhine with his whole force, for the purpose of compelling Austria to preserve the peace of the continent."
Without waiting for an answer to this note, it seems Bonaparte proceeded from the coast to the Rhine, abandoning his project against England.
LEIPSTO, Aug. 30. Intelligence is received here that 2 columns of Russian troops, making together 100,000 men, are actually arrived in Galicia, and continuing their march to Moravia, and other Austrian provinces to assist that power.
HOLLAND. HAGUE, Sept. 4. The states general of the Batavian Republic assembled this day. The following is an extract from the speech of M. Schimmelpennick, Grand Pensionary.
"I was desirous, High and Mighty Lords, to be able, on your present meeting, to make some communications to you, from which your High Mightinesses might conceive some solid hope of a speedy peace; yet, gloomy as is the political prospect at this moment, we have no reason to despair of a more fortunate turn; and then, perhaps, a firmer peace may make an agreeable amende for its tardy approach. Such a peace we may promise ourselves, under the divine blessings on the genius of our powerful Ally, and your High Mightinesses will no doubt be glad to hear of me, at a period like the present, that I have received from him, during my administration, repeated proofs of esteem and friendship, and the most solemn assurances of good will towards the Republic—a disposition which I shall endeavor to preserve, and to foster by a constant fidelity to our engagements."
"On the internal situation of the public, I conceive, that we, in the present circumstances, have every reason to be satisfied. The present order of things has in a very short time assumed a degree of authority and permanency which, in other human institutions, is generally a consequence of long habits. The government experiences, in all districts of the Republic, proofs of esteem and co-operation, which are to it as honorable as encouraging in the difficulties it has to encounter, and our country at this moment presents the picture of a wise and brave nation, which is able to conceive its difficult position, which is disposed to submit to inevitable sacrifices to preserve her consequence among the nations of Europe; and which will unanimously support the exertions of its government for that object."
LONDON, Sept. 17. Lord Nelson sailed on the 15th inst. to join the fleet off Cadiz, which is to be augmented to 32 sail. Calder is to return to England.
PARIS, Sept. 9. Gen. Murat has proceeded to Berlin on an important mission; and marshal Lannes is gone to Vienna. It is hoped war may yet be averted.
190,000 French troops are to be collected on the Rhine, to be called the Grand Army —to be commanded by the emperor in person, and to consist of 7 divisions, each of which is to be under a marshal of the empire.
The Conservative Senate have this day proposed to the emperor to restore the Gregorian calendar on the 1st January.
VIENNA, Aug. 28. The French minister still remains here, therefore there yet seems a possibility of the continuance of peace.
Aug. 31. General orders were issued on the 27th inst. in which the emperor declares he feels himself under the necessity of placing his armies on the war establishment; and directs all officers to repair immediately to their corps. All the officers are to receive considerable extra pay; and they as well as their soldiers are to have an augmentation of their regular pay. Each regiment of infantry and corps of cavalry is to have a body of reserve attached to it.
New-York, Nov. 9. A merchant of this city has this moment handed us the following extract of a letter received by this day's eastern mail.
HAMBURG, Aug. 30. "The emperor of the French has just announced the declaration of war to the emperor of Germany, at the Diet of Ratisbon.—This news is official."
New-York, Nov. 10. By the arrival of the brig Pallas from Halifax, London dates to the 21st of September, five days later than the former accounts, have been received. The news, of which the following are the principal articles, was brought to Halifax by the ship Camilla, captain Taylor, in 30 days from Portsmouth, charged with dispatches for admiral Mitchell.
LONDON, Sept. 15. An expedition is proposed of which we shall not shun to declare the facts we know and the probable conjectures which they suggest. The number of troops about to be sent upon it, is between thirty and forty thousand. They are in readiness, at the ports at which they are to embark; in perfect health; in complete discipline; souls of fire, frames of iron; veterans tried in the most perilous services, with a proportion of young heroes, who burn to outdo their achievements and to transcend their fame. The conquerors of Egypt and Acre are of this expedition.—Scarce is there a man among the veterans who has not, already, on more than one occasion, prevailed, single handed against half a dozen of Frenchmen.
Grand total of troops ordered for foreign service, 46,000 men.
All opinions respecting the destination of this formidable force, must be merely conjectural. Upon whom the responsibility of commanding it is to cast, is at present not known. Two of the Royal family, the Dukes of Kent and Cumberland, are it is said, to have commands. Should the former proceed with the expedition, he must necessarily have the chief command, unless some older field marshal should be appointed to that honor. We are happy to hear that distinguished officer, General Moore, is likely to have a principal command, whoever may be nominated as Commander in Chief.
A French schooner brought in, a prize, to Dover, gives intelligence that the number of the French troops on their march to the Rhine is 100,000!
It is agreeably remarkable, that not one ship of the whole East India fleet, has either perished by an accident of navigation, or fallen into the enemy's hands. ALL have arrived—and arrived SAFE!
We have it from official authority, that the amount of the property brought home on account of the East India Company, is 9,700,000l. the private property, trade and ships, about 4,600,000l. and the duty to Government, 5,600,000l.
In answer to an application of the African merchants to the Lords of the Admiralty, Mr. Secretary Marsden has informed them "a complete force is appointed for the protection of the trade on the coast of Africa."
SEPT. 17. The last messenger from Petersburg, some days ago, brought positive orders for the speedy departure of Count Stragonoff, on his mission to Madrid.—He will therefore leave Thomas's Hotel, Berkelysquare, in the course of a few days accompanied by his numerous suite. It is conjectured, that measures are about to be adopted for the relief of Spain from the tyranny of Bonaparte, and Count Stragonoff is fully empowered to act on a great emergency.
On the thirtieth of August, a general movement commenced amongst the French troops in Hanover. The regiments quartered in the vicinity of Lauenburg, Harburg, and Lauenburg, thro' the latter city to the southward, Zell and Gifhorn. About the same period, nearly all the troops on the coast of Bologna, amounting to 100,000 broke up for Strasburg, twenty thousand of the French troops stationed in Holland, were to march through Languian on the 8th, 9th and 10th inst. to rendezvous at Mentz. Thus we estimate the French force marching from Hanover, Holland and Bologna, to the Rhine, at 150,000 men; besides the reinforcements they may receive from the interior.
On the other hand, the preparations
of Austria and Russia appear to be still more formidable. In the camp of Linz alone, near the frontiers, the Austrian army, when joined by the troops on their way from Minskendorf and Bohemia, will amount to 100,000 men. The Russian army, which are marching from Poland for Austria, Silesia, Moravia and Bohemia are said alone to exceed one hundred thousand men. These are entering exclusive of the armies in the Tyrol, in Italy, the Ionian Islands, and several encampments in the interior of the Austrian dominions and on the borders of Switzerland. On the 24th ult. several officers were sent from Vienna to the Generals commanding in the different provinces. The districts of Trente, Roveredo, &c. are provided with strong entrenchments; and the important passes of Finstermun, and Winchgo, are placing in the best state of defence. In short, the preparations are unparalleled for activity and vigour.
Lord Nelson arrived at the George Inn, Portsmouth, on Saturday morning, at six o'clock. After breakfast, he went to the Dockyard, on a visit to Sir Charles Saxton; and at one o'clock, his Lordship embarked on the Southsea beach, and went on board the Victory, which had dropped down to St. Helen's.
LONDON, Sept. 19. It is certain, we understand, that rear admiral Calder joined ad. Collingwood, on the 25th ult.
Admiral Ranier struck his flag last week on board the Trident, and landed at Ramsgate, after eleven years absence. SEPT. 21.
It is stated in an evening paper, that as soon as a junction shall have taken place between the Russian and Austrian armies, a manifesto will be published on the part of the armed neutrality, as the alliance between the two imperial courts is denominated. The following are given as the conditions upon which Austria and Russia will consent and procure the consent of England to a general pacification:
"France is to evacuate all Italy, Piedmont, Switzerland and Holland, into which as well as Germany, no French troops are upon any pretext to penetrate. The offensive and defensive treaty between France and Spain, of 1796, is to be dissolved, and the latter kingdom as well as Portugal, is to have its independence restored. The left bank of the Rhine, and the Alps and Pyrenees, are to be the boundaries of the French empire, which cannot, for the future, be passed in time of peace without being considered by the armed neutrality as a declaration of war.—The powers forming the armed neutrality, and the future league of pacification, are besides Russia and Austria, to consist of England, Turkey, Denmark, Sweden, Saxony, Naples, Sardinia, Lombardy, Etruria, Spain and Portugal. Piedmont is to be restored to the king of Sardinia; Lombardy, with Parma and Piacenza, are to be erected into an independent kingdom, in favor of the elder branch of the Bourbon family. Upon these conditions all the confederate princes are to acknowledge Bonaparte as emperor of the French, and England is to restore Malta to the Order; Russia will evacuate the Seven Islands, and, as well as the other states, respect the independence and guarantee the integrity of the Turkish empire."
Bonaparte absolutely refuses to Bavaria, Wurtemberg, and Hesse Darmstadt, the permission to remain neutral. He insists that they shall be treated by France as enemies, if they refuse to join him. He has already put all their arms, artillery, ammunition, and other stores for war, under requisition.
Certain intelligence has been received, that the French evacuated Lauenburg and Lauenburg, and that the left bank of the Elbe is entirely denuded of French troops.
Reports are still contradictory respecting the destination of the armament now fitting out in the Downs. In fact, one of the objects in fitting out is, that its real destination being kept a secret the enemy may be more distracted in settling the distribution of its forces.
The expedition which sailed lately from Cork consisting of three ships of the line, besides frigates, 19 or 20 Indianmen, and several transports, amounting to 70 sail, having on board 7 or 8000 troops, under the command of Gen. Baird, destined against the Cape of Good Hope; and as soon as possession is obtained of that place, the expedition will proceed against the Isle of France.
Hanover, Sept. 2. It was confidently reported here yesterday after the arrival of the Italian post, that hostilities had actually commenced between the Austrian and French armies. Late occurrences seem to countenance the report, notwithstanding the pacific tone of his Corsican majesty, who is no doubt very much alarmed at the threatening of the northern political atmosphere.
Letters from Vienna, of the 18th ult. unanimously agree, that the preparations there are even greater than at any period of the former war, and that the number of volunteers to join the main army almost exceeds belief.
The French here are all in motion; some think they intend to evacuate the country; but others with more likelihood, suppose their object is to keep the court of Denmark in check.
SEPT. 6. —Letters from Switzerland unanimously assert that Bonaparte is taking the most active measures, in this ill-fated country, to obtain such a preponderancy in their councils, as leaves no reason to doubt of their soon petitioning to be ingrafted into the Corsican family, in the event of a rupture with Austria.

VIENNA, Aug. 28. On the 26th instant the regiment of Infantry of the Archduke Charles marched from Vienna for Italy—The regiment of Prince Auersperg, is also gone from hence to Italy. The camp of Budwels in Bohemia is entirely broken, and the regiments, that were to go thither, have now received orders to march to the camp of Wels in Upper Austria, which will amount to 60 or 70,000 men. It is said that the Emperor himself, will as soon as circumstances may require, repair to that camp, which is supposed to be intended for an army of reserve.
The Ambassador of His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russians, has announced, that to support the Negotiation which our Court has proposed for the maintenance of peace, and to support Austria, he had given orders for two Russian Armies to put themselves in motion.
They write from Carlona, that towards the 30th of this month, an army of 80,000 men will be assembled at Laybach, and in the environs, the destination of which force is Italy.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.
On the appearance of the annexed article, in which it is so explicitly asserted that the Spanish captures of our vessels, during the present war, are to be attributed to the omission of our government to provide them with the passport, stipulated in the 17th article, of the Spanish treaty, we took the means of ascertaining whether the allegation was true. We are therefore warranted in stating that at no period of war since the ratification of the treaty in question, has there been a time when arrangements did not exist, for issuing such passports at the custom houses, and that few or no American vessels ventured to sea without them. In fact the Spanish passport in due form is contained on the same sheet with the passports required by our treaties with France and the Batavian Republic, and with the English passport, superadded without any injunction of a treaty. These facts are notorious among mercantile men, and may be tested by others at any of the custom houses.
As it would be as unnecessary to refute the crude observations deduced from the misrepresentation we have exposed, as it would be to remark upon the writer's probable object, he is left, with his motives, to the judgment which the public cannot fail to pass upon so clumsy and abortive an attempt to palliate foreign depredations at the expence of the Executive.
From the Gazette of the U. States.
SPANISH TREATY.—In compliance with our promise in our last we subjoin the 17th article of the "Treaty of Amity, Limits and Navigation," between the King of Spain and the United States, ratified at San Lorenzo el Real, the 27th of Oct. 1795. It is in the following words:
Art. XVII. "To the end that all manner of dissensions and quarrels may be avoided and prevented on the one side and the other, it is agreed that in case either of the parties hereto should be engaged in a war, the ships and vessels belonging to the subjects or people of the other party must be furnished with sea letters or passports expressing the name, property and bulk of the ship, as also, the name and place of habitation of the master or commander of said ship, that it may appear thereby that the ship really and truly belongs to the subjects of one of the parties, which passports shall be made out and granted according to the form annexed to this treaty. They shall likewise be recalled every year; that is, if the ship happens to return home within the space of a year. It is likewise agreed that such ships being laden, are to be provided not only with passports, as above mentioned but also with certificates containing the several particulars of the cargo, the place whence the ship sailed, that so it may be known whether any forbidden or contraband goods be on board the same; which certificates shall be made out by the officers of the place whence the ship sailed, in the accustomed form; and if any one shall think it fit or advisable to express in the said certificates the person to whom the goods on board belong, he may freely do so; without which requisites they may be sent to the ports of the other contracting party, and adjudged by the competent tribunal, according to what is above set forth, that all the circumstances of this omission having been well examined, they shall be adjudged to be legal prizes, unless they shall give legal satisfaction of their property by testimony entirely equivalent."
By this article it appears that it became the duty of our government, as soon as Spain was known to be involved in war, to give information to the merchants of the conditions upon which commerce with the enemies of that government might safely be carried on, and to furnish the officers of the customs in the respective ports with the forms of the passports and certificates stipulated in the treaty, and to make it publicly known that without these documents every vessel falling in with a Spanish cruiser, would be liable to capture and confiscation as legal prizes.
Instead of this our administration have been looking on, apparently indifferent spectators, and seeing vessel after vessel seized and confiscated, and the first information which our merchants got of the cause of these captures is from the other side of the water; and behold it turns out, that from sheer neglect in our government those vessels are all lawful prize by express stipulation of treaty. Under these circumstances
our merchants would do well to risk no more property within reach of the Spanish cruisers, until government shall see fit to furnish the requisite passports.
What will the flatterers of the administration say now, when it appears that all the indignation which has been expressed against the conduct of Spain, ought to be directed against our own government, and that all the losses, which are so severely felt, have been a wanton sacrifice, either by the ignorance or the indifference of those who are richly paid for protecting our rights, and who are solemnly sworn to perform the duties imposed upon them by the constitution and the laws?
The following is a list of the Members of the House of Representatives of the United States for the ensuing Congress. There are a few names wanting. We cannot vouch for the absolute precision of the list. Those marked (*) are new members.
Nathaniel Alexander, Willis Alston, jun. Isaac Anderson, John Archer, David Barr, * Joseph Barker, * Barwill Basset, George M. Bedinger, Silas Betton, * Barnabas Bidwell, Phanuel Bishop, William Blackledge, * John Blake, jun. * Thomas Blount, * James M. Broom, Robert Brown, John Boyle, Joseph Bryan, William Butler, George W. Campbell, John Campbell, Levi Casey, * John Chandler, Martin Chittenden, * John Claiborne, Christopher Clark, Joseph Clay, Matthew Clay, George Clinton, jun. John Clopton, Frederick Conrad, * Orchard Cook, * Leonard Covington, Jacob Crowningshield, Richard Cutts, Samuel W. Dana, * Ezra Darby, John Davenport, jun. John Dawson, William Dickson, John B. Earle, Peter Early, * C. Ellis, James Elliot, Ebenezer Elmer, * William Ely, John W. Eppes, William Findley, * Fisk, John Fowler, * James M. Garnett, * Charles Goldsborough, Peterson Goodwyn, Edwin Gray, Andrew Gregg, * Isaiah L. Green, * Silas Halsey, * John Hamilton, Seth Hastings, William Holms, James Holland, David Holmes, David Hough, John G. Jackson, Walter Jones, * James Kelly, * Thomas Kenan, Nehemiah Knight, * John Lambert Michael Leib, Joseph Lewis, jun. Henry W. Livingston, * Christian Lower, Matthew Lyon, * Duncan Mac Farlane, Nathaniel Macon, * Patrick Magruder, * Robert Marion, * Josiah Masters, William McCreery, * Cowles Mead, David Meriwether, Nicholas R. Moore, Thomas Moore, Jeremiah Morrow, * John Morrow, * Jonathan O. Mosely, * Gordon S. Mumford, * Jeremiah Nelson, Roger Nelson, Thomas Newton, jun. Joseph H. Nicholson, Gideon Olin, * Timothy Pitkin, jun. * John Pugh, * Josiah Quincy, John Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, John Rea, (of Pennsylvania.) John Rhea, (of Tennessee.) Jacob Richards, * John Russell, * Peter Sally, Thomas Sammons, Thomas Sanford, * Martin G. Schuneman, Ebenezer Seaver, James Sloan, John Smilie, John Cotten Smith, John Smith, * O'Brien Smith, * Samuel Smith, Henry Southard, Richard Stanford, Joseph Stanton, William Stedman, * Lewis B. Sturgis, Samuel Taggart, Benjamin Tallmadge, Samuel Tenney, David Thomas, Philip R. Thompson, * T. W. Thompson, Uri Tracy, Abram Trigg,
Philip Van Cortlandt, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Joseph B. Varnum, Daniel C. Verplanck, Peleg Wadsworth, Matthew Walton, John Whitehill, * Robert Whitehill, * Eliphalet Wickes, * David R. Williams, Marmaduke Williams, * Nathan Williams, Alexander Wilson, Richard Winn, Joseph Winston, Thomas Wynns.
VERMONT ELECTION.
The legal and illegal votes for governor in Vermont were, for Tichenor 9,167, for Robinson 5,260, scattering 549.
Paul Brigham was elected lieutenant governor by a majority of 5,590; Benjamin Swan, Esq. treasurer by a majority of 3,440.
Mr. Brigham is not, as has been stated in several papers, a federalist, but a republican.
Philadelphia, 11th Nov. 1805.
His Britannic Majesty's consul general for the middle and southern states of America, conformably to the instructions he has received, communicates the following information to the Merchants, trading to Great Britain.
The Lords of his majesty's most honorable Privy Council, on the third day of August last, having resumed the consideration of the subject of the trade, carried on in neutral ships, importing, into Great Britain, under the act of the 44th of his Majesty, ch. 80, the produce of countries not under the dominion of his Majesty, on the continent of America, and the West Indies; and, having been attended by the chairman of the committee of American Merchants, and others, who were heard, came to the following determination.
"Their Lordships having come to a resolution to allow the trade with the settlements and islands, belonging to the enemy, in America and the West Indies, to be carried on through the medium of the British free ports in the West Indies, and not otherwise; except with regard to the trade to and from the River de la Plata, and on the western part of South America, do not think fit, generally, to depart from that system: but, as four ships detained by his Majesty's cruisers, and some others, may very probably have been laden for Great Britain, under an impression that the act of the 44th, of his present Majesty, would have been acted upon, as a similar law was in the last war, and as others may be so laden, before the parties can have notice of the resolution above referred to, their Lordships are of opinion that the 4 ships in question and such others, so laden, as may be now on their passage, or may clear out of the Havannah &c. prior to the 1st day of Nov. 1805, should be protected from molestation by British cruisers, and from condemnation in the courts of admiralty, and are pleased therefore to order that his majesty's advocate general do prepare the draught of instructions to the courts of admiralty, and to the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers, requiring them not to molest or detain any such vessels which shall have been cleared out prior to the 1st day of Nov. next, and in case any vessels under those circumstances, shall have been seized, and brought before any court of admiralty, the same are to be forthwith liberated, upon proof being established that they were cleared out from those countries prior to the said 1st day of November next."
P. BOND.
The following document is copied from the Charleston Courier.
CASE. A Bremen ship, laden with a cargo of Spanish Colonial Produce, (American property,) destined from Havanna to Cowes and a Market.
Your opinion is requested, whether, when she arrives, she can be legally sent on to Holland; or, if not to Holland, may she go to any neutral port?
OPINION. The instructions issued by his Majesty for the present war, have not that exemption which existed in the former instructions in favor of neutral vessels coming from any hostile colony. The destination therefore which was protected in the late war, to Cowes and a Market, is now left as an open question under the law of nations; and the legality of it has accordingly been contested by the King's Advocate: though, as the case to which I allude, arose from a voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, the judge of the Admiralty held the general principle not to apply as to a voyage from a West India Colony. The only clearly legal destination would be, to Bremen; or, on account of the blockade to some neighboring port, whence the cargo might be conveyed, without a breach of blockade, to Bremen. In the present state of business, the best measure that I can advise is, to send off directions as soon as possible to Cowes, before the vessel arrives, and to be communicated the moment she appears, ordering her to the Cyder, or Tonningen, or some port or place considered as proper for a ship destined to Bremen, and giving the touching at Cowes the appearance of a destination, for the purpose of enquiring relative to the blockade of Bremen; or an application might be made upon that for a licence either to import and sell here, if that can be done, or to go to some neutral port which may be fixed upon. Whatever is determined no time should be lost.
(Signed) F. LAURENCE. Doctors Commons, June 19th, 1805.
CASE. A Bremen ship, laden with a cargo of Spanish colonial produce, (American property,) destined from the Havanna to Cowes and a market.
Your opinion is requested whether, when she arrives, she can be legally sent on to Holland, or, if not to Holland may she go to any neutral port?
OPINION. Referring to his Majesty's instructions respecting the Colonial trade, it appears to me, that no part of this voyage is, or can now be made legal. (Signed) J. NICHOLL.
June 18th, 1805.
Boston, Nov. 5. Sir Wm. Scott held a court at London on the 13th of Spt. to try the cases of certain neutral vessels. The Franklin (which had been a French vessel, but purchased by the Messrs. Bells of America, and sailing under a certificate) was claimed with her cargo as neutral property. The sailors had sworn they believed the property belonged to Messrs. Grays of Bourdeaux. The plaintiffs alleged the sailors deposed in such manner from revenge, because they had been imprisoned for desertion previously to the ship's sailing. The captors contended that W. Bell, of London, a British subject, was one of the owners, and therefore the voyage was illegal.—It was answered he was merely an agent for his brother. The case was reserved for farther proof.
FROM THE BALANCE.
AMERICAN CAPTIVES IN TRIPOLI.
[The particulars of the unfortunate capture of the Philadelphia frigate by the Tripolitans, have already been before the public. Dr. Cowdery, who was on board the frigate, was taken into captivity with the rest of his countrymen; but, from circumstances which will transpire in this narrative, he had the good fortune to be permitted to visit all parts of the town, and many curiosities in the country—to see the manners and customs of the inhabitants, and to learn their characters and dispositions. He kept a regular journal from the time of his capture to the time of his release, in which he noted, as minutely as circumstances would admit, every thing novel or remarkable. Since his return he has obligingly favored us with a perusal of this journal; and has given us permission to select some parts of it for our paper.—Edit. Balance.]
Extract from the Journal of Dr. Cowdery, kept during his captivity in Tripoli.
After the signal of the Philadelphia was struck, and the officers and crew were waiting the pleasure of their new masters, the Tripolitan chiefs collected their favorites, and, with drawn sabres, fell to cutting and slashing their own men, who were stripping the Americans and plundering the ship. They cut off the hands of some, and it is believed several were killed. After this battle amongst themselves was a little over, we were ordered into the boats to be carried on shore. One of their officers, whom I had taken by the hand, and who promised me his friendship, came to me, took me by the arm, and told me I must go. I asked him to let my boy go with me, which he refused. I then took hold of my small trunk, which contained my best clothes. He gave me to understand that I could not take it, but should have every thing taken care of, and restored to me. He took hold of my hand and hurried me over the side of the ship, while his other hand was employed in rifling my pockets, from which he took about ten dollars. I had concealed some gold in my clothes, which he did not find. I then went down into one of their boats, from whence I was to pass into the next, which was almost full of our officers and men. I made all haste to get into it, for I observed the Turks in the boat where I was, were stripping my messmate Dr. Harwood, and the carpenter, Mr. Godby; but I was soon flopped by three of the ruffians, who stood over me with drawn sabres and cocked pistols, and wrested my fur-tout from under my arm. Whilst they were picking its pockets, and quarrelling with each other for the booty, I sprung for the next boat which was waiting for me. In my way I met a little fellow, who seized me, and attempted to get off my coat; but I hurled him into the bottom of the boat, and jumped into the one which was waiting, amongst my fellow officers, where I thought the Turks were more civil. They then set off for the town, compelling our men to tow the boat, and flogging with drawn sabres over our heads. When we had got near the shore, they ordered our men to stop rowing. Two of them came to me and gave me a severe blow on the side of the head. They then searched me, and took a case of surgeon's instruments from my pocket. They took my pocket book, but finding it containing nothing but papers, they returned it. One took my silver pencil, and another the handkerchief from my neck. They then began upon Mr. Knight, failing master, Mr. Osborne, lieutenant of marines, and all the officers in the boat, and plundered their pockets, and took the handkerchiefs from their necks. They then landed us at the foot of the Ba-
shaw's palace, where we were received by a guard who conducted us into the palace before the Bashaw. He viewed us with the utmost satisfaction, and had us conducted into an apartment where we found the captain and several officers, who arrived in another boat, just before. Here was a table set in the European style. The servants appeared to be Maltese and Neapolitan slaves. Here we supped, after which it was announced that another boat had arrived with our officers and men, who were before the Bashaw.—Captain Bainbridge requested me to go and look for Dr. Harwood, whom it was feared was killed. I found him with the carpenter before the Bashaw, stripped of every thing but their shirts and trowfers. They afterwards informed us, that they were stripped in the boat where I lost my fur-tout; and when they got within a few rods of the shore, they were thrown into the sea, and left either to drown or swim ashore. The Bashaw's servants gave them dry clothes; and we were all again conducted before the Bashaw, and formed into a half circle. He was seated on his little throne, which was decorated in the Turkish order, and made a handsome appearance.—He is a good looking man, aged about thirty-five. He counted us, viewed us with a smile, and appeared highly pleased with us. We were then conducted by the minister of exterior relations and a guard, to the house formerly occupied by the American consul—a very good house, with a large court, and roomy enough for our convenience. We were seated here about nine o'clock in the evening. Captain Bainbridge got permission from the Bashaw to send for the Danish consul, who paid us a visit, and offered every assistance in his power. We slept upon mats and blankets spread upon the floor, which was composed of tiles. (To be Continued.)
NOTICE. Subscribers in arrears are respectfully requested to make immediate payment, otherwise their papers will be discontinued. Nov. 6, 1805.
DANCING ASSEMBLIES.
The Gentlemen of the City and George Town, who mean to subscribe to the Assemblies for the ensuing season, are requested to meet at Steller's Hotel on Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, to make the necessary arrangements. Nov. 13.—
CITY TAXES.
NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor of Washington, that the Board of Appeals appointed under the act of the City Council entitled "An act directing an assessment of property in certain cases," will meet at the Treasurer's Office in the city on Tuesday the 19th inst. to decide all cases in which individuals shall think themselves aggrieved in the assessments of improvements by the Treasurer. Nov. 15—2t
NOTICE.
My limited pecuniary resources render it indispensably necessary that I should provide the necessaries of life on the most advantageous terms—of course with ready money. And that I shall not subject myself to the payment of articles never received, I give notice that I shall not hold myself responsible for any debt unless contracted by myself in person, or by my written order. RICHARD WILLSON. November 25—wt
FOR SALE.
8000 weight of SHIP BREAD. WHICH will be sold low for cash on immediate application. SAMUEL LOWDERMILK, & co. Corner of North L. and 8th Streets near the Navy Yard.
JOURNEYMAN TYLORS
WANTED BY THE SUBSCRIBER. Five or Six good hands will find constant employ and the full prices given by applying to CHARLES H. VARDEN, Capitol Hill, Washington city—3t
PUBLIC AUCTION.
By Virtue of certain powers in me vested by the proprietors, will positively be sold at public auction at Steller's hotel, on Wednesday evening next at 6 o'clock, the following described property, viz. Lot No 3, in square No. 626, fronting on Delaware avenue near the Capitol; containing in front 60 feet 6 inches, and in depth 184 1 2 feet, on which is erected a three story brick house 22 feet 6 inches front, and 38 feet 4 inches deep, finished in a very genteel manner, at present under a lease to and occupied by John Beckley, esq. which lease will expire on the first day of March, 1806. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is probable any person desirous of purchasing will view the premises previous to the sale—an indispensible title will be given, and terms of sale made known by application to JOHN COYLE. Washington city, Nov. 15—3t
RAGS.
The highest price, in Cash or Books will be given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, by Raper Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill. June 24—

Five Dollars Reward.
Stolen or Strayed from the Little WALLS of the Potomac on Saturday the 19th October, a dark bay HORSE, eight years old, 15 hands high, four built, a star in his forehead, his mane cut for the collar and bridle; has a strong bulky tail the end cut off. Some saddle marks, branded with a horse shoe on his off buttock, not perceptible unless wet, slight in his near fore hoof. Whoever delivers the aforesaid horse to Wm. McManus at the Little Falls, or to the subscriber in George Town, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges. JOHN GLASCO. Nov. 3 3t
NOTICE.
THE subscriber anxious to settle with all those who have accounts standing against him, earnestly requests all persons indebted to him for Medical Service rendered previous to the 1st of Jan. 1803, immediately to pay off their respective balances, as no farther indulgence can be given. Those who do not comply with the above request may be assured that the most speedy and effectual mode to compel payment will be adopted without respect of person. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 10-1m
To be Sold,
OF EXCHANGED for other property in the City, or its vicinity. Two valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6880 acres, and the other 6152 acres, by late re-measure. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situated in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber. JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, Nov. 6-wtf
TO HIRE OR FOR SALE
A MIDDLE aged, strong Negro WOMAN, who has been accustomed to House work. Also, a NEGRO GIRL in her fourteenth year. Apply at the Office of the National Intelligencer. October 23-4t
OPENING THE T. B. R.
All Persons Inhabitants of the city of Washington, or others that with the opening of the T. B. R. are requested to meet at Mr. MYERS'S TAVERN on the Monday evening the 13th inst at 7 o'clock, at which time a report will be made as to the depth of water that can be got and the probable expense of excavating it in such a manner as will be poured out. The object of the meeting is to consider the utility and the means best calculated to attain the object. Nov. 13, 1805.
New DAY GOOD STORE.
BENJ. & HORATIO JONES, have just received at their store in High Street, next door to Mr. John Cox's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which being laid in on the best terms, they will dispose of them unreservedly low, for cash. George Town. Nov. 13 3t
FOR NEW ORLEANS,
The fine New Ship FAIR AMERICAN, Robert Davies master, built for a constant trader with the West Indies, has accommodation for passengers. She will sail in all this month. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board or to Col. Wm. Taylor. W. M. TAYLOR. Baltimore. Nov. 13-3t
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
The subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors while on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Corvallis 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.
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX has this day received a large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS which makes his assortment very complete. Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at. George Town, Oct. 13-Ni&UGept
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending NIM, a full mulatto fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches and 125 lbs. high, active and well made, 22 or 23 years of age, tho' perhaps of an appearance more youthful, and coming and going in the extremities. His features are regular, and the expression of his countenance agreeable—his thumbs are short and unusually thick at the ends—he is an excellent coachman and hatter having done little else than attend to horses for many years. He carried with him a short blue cloth coat, corduroy pantaloons, and a drab great coat, and many other articles of clothing in a pair of black saddle bags. The above reward will be given for securing him in jail. JOHN COLES. Albemarle county, Virg. Nov. 1-
KING'S HOTEL.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. A. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage it being a desirable situation, and the convenience of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30-tf.
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Neabsco Furnace and its appurtenances, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain and is too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorised by me to sell the whole or any part. JOHN TAYLOR. August 16-3m.
N. B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
SUBSCRIBERS to this Institution who have not fixed the lives on which they choose their stock to depend, will please to take notice, that it cannot be done after the 31st day of December ensuing; the constitution providing, that after that day, there can be no change of lives. Written directions on this subject, sent to the subscriber in season, will be duly attended to. BEN: STODDERT. October 16-cptDe.
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday the 5th of May a double cased Silver Watch, maker's name Crosswaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia—Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. May 10-wtf.
On a liberal credit.
The subscriber will dispose of a private sale, his estate called Cutchester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of Colonel Hanson at the Navy Yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedder, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman; who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place—he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has fair hair, very bald in one of his eyes (brows I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an intended scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11-tf
ENTERTAINMENT FOR Man and Horse.
The subscriber takes this method to inform the public, and particularly those travelling to the City of Washington, that he has opened a house of entertainment opposite the Branch Bank of the United States, where travellers shall be well accommodated on the most reasonable terms. THOMAS THORPE. July 3-zawtf.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAILOR.
has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennett's cord, tollenet, fancy and white Marcellas, black and figured silk, molekins, fancy silk, Marcellas, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin, Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies habite, regimentals, and new uniforms made in the first bill of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10-tf
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND MYERS'S CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining house on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a Boarding-house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and almost equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, Messrs. Way's Printing Office, and Centre Market, opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Duane's book store. These houses contain twenty-six lodging rooms with five places exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, forecasts apartments, &c. The celebrated ridge spring is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighborhood with flowing, cool water, to which the general health of this part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The stabling of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friends with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room has increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged. I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage. SOLOMON MYER. Washington, July 24-Independence the 30th year-tf
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PATTER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on her back on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were, Dol. C 1 per cent of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 1 do. of the same, for 300 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 450 1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Middle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 65
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devreau, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, cashier.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dolls. and for 50 dolls. each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different faces and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (tho' it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are informed the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably charge his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31-
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors. ROBERT BRENT, WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Directors. Sept. 4-tf
To be Sold,
WILL be sold at public sale on the 16th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of the late James Weems, of Calvert county, deceased, all the Stock, Furniture, Plate, and several valuable negroes, the property of the deceased. Cash for all sums not exceeding 20 dollars, and for all sums above that, a credit of six months will be given. Bonds with approved security will be required. NATHL. T. WEEMS, Adm'r. October 23-tpw&wdof
PROPOSALS.
WILLING to engage the favor and patronage of a liberal public in general, as well as to obtain the approving voice of intelligent and delegated characters in the various parts of the Union, who are about speedily to convene at the National seat of Government, for the purpose of promoting extensive good and individual felicity, the subsequent proposals are, in the intermediate, respectfully submitted.
PROPOSALS
FOR PRINTING A PHILOSOPHIC WORK, Entitled THE NATURE OF STATE OF MAN AS CONNECTED WITH THE WORLD, AND WITH DEITY, In the GOVERNMENT OF THE UNIVERSE. *****
What Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero of old, and other renowned characters of modern date have condescended to unfold only in part, is here freely investigated, and the contents of the volume offered may be said to embrace these interesting particulars, viz. Deity, the World, Man, Orders, simultaneous and successive evils, natural, moral, political and religious governments, free and despotic Laws and Religions, pure and spurious Revolutions, changes, causes and effects, as awfully manifested in the dynasty of the old world, and strikingly admonitory to the happy people of the new, who compose the large family of the great American Republic, and to whom this work is affectionately dedicated.
CONDITIONS.
1. It shall be printed on the best paper, and with a good type, neatly bound and lettered, price ONE DOLLAR. 2. It shall be put to press with all convenient speed, and as soon as a prospect of remuneration can be ascertained from a generous public—The preface will give a review of the Author, and his motives for solicitation and encouragement; and though a small star in the republic of Letters, yet visible, and approximating to a more brilliant constellation, when the luminous sum of Truth and Light will arise in meridian lustre, and dispel the mist of error and the clouds of darkness.
Signatures will be received at the office of the National Intelligencer, the book stores in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, where printed proposals will be duly deposited.
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
THE Subscriber, appointed by the Directors, agent for the sale of lots belonging to this institution has opened an office for that purpose in the third house from the west end of the Six Buildings, where he will attend every day from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Lots are generally situate between George Town and the President's square, between that square and the Capitol, and about the Navy Yard, and amongst them there are some water lots, equal to any in the city. The terms of sale, cash, or short or long credit to suit purchasers; but in cases of credit, the punctilious payment of annual interest, and of the principal at the period stipulated must be well secured. If this be done to satisfaction, the purchasers may almost name their own time of credit. JOSEPH FORREST. October 16-tf
This day is published
AND FOR SALE BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPITOL HILL. FLEETWOOD; Or the New Man of Feeling, BY WILLIAM GODWIN, Author of Caleb Williams, St. Leon, &c. &c. price 175 cents. Sept. 25.
ELIAS B. CAUDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26-tf
ELIS A. RIGGS,
Has imported by the ships Wm. Murdoch and Enterprise from London, and the United States, Newbern, and Abacoa from Liverpool, eighty-nine PACKAGES of Seasonable Goods, which he bought of the manufacturers principally for cash, will be sold much lower by the piece or retail, than any not imported direct to this place, for cash or in exchange for tobacco.
Among them are, 9 Bales superfine, and second clothes and coatings, 29 do. plains, kerseys, cottons and blankets, 3 do. flannels, carpets and hangings, 20 trunks, chests, chairs and hothouse, 5 do. cambric muslin and umbrellas, 8 ca's London hats, 3 do. ladies' wakebury bonnets, 2 trunk lace shades, black laces and veils, 1 case damask and diaper table cloths and picking, 6 cases knives and forks, buttons, cutlery, fine twine, &c. 3 cases shirring cambrics, dimities and cotton counterpanes.
Also, Silk hosiery, Chambers muslin, Irish Linens, Gloves, hats, trimmings, Silk shawls, furniture trimmings, and many other articles George Town, Oct. 30-tawtf
100 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 21st inst two negro fellows. Gerard is about 22 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, complexion not very dark, has very thick lips, flaps in his walk, is remarkably knock-kneed, and his ankles are very large, and have the appearance of being much swollen—he is by trade a black-smith, and extremely awkward at any other work. Peter is about the same age, about 6 feet high, complexion rather light, long wool, walks very erect, is a very plausible fellow, and will no doubt endeavor to pass himself as a free man. The clothes they wore and carried off are not known, but it is supposed they will appear better dressed than negroes commonly do, as they left all their common clothes at home. If found out of the state, the above reward will be given, if found in the state 40 dollars, and if in the county 20 or one half for either. WILLIAM ALEXANDER. Prince William county, Virg. Nov. 6-tf
PUBLIC SALE,
Pursuant to a decree of the Court of Chancery, I will sell at public sale on Saturday the 30 inst. the following valuable property in the city of Washington.
All that Lot of ground, being part of square No. 73, adjoining the Six Buildings, upon which several frame buildings are erected, one of which is large and well calculated for an extensive wet or dry good store, and the others with a small expense may be made to suit a family. This valuable property has a front of 26 feet on Pennsylvania avenue, and 150 feet front on 22d Street.
Also, Lots numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6 in square No. 38, the three first having a front of 29 feet 7 inches each, and the last 92 feet 2 inches, on Pennsylvania avenue; each lot is improved by a two story brick building intended for bark buildings, but which may, at an inconsiderable expense, be rendered comfortable dwellings. A more particular description of these lots will be given on the day of sale, or at any time before, on application to me. Terms of sale to be for ready money, or money to be paid immediately upon the ratification of the sale by the Court of Chancery for the district of Columbia. The sale to commence at half after 10 o'clock A. M. on the premises. JOSEPH FORREST, Trustee. November 8-tf
INDIANA TERRITORY.
Auditor's Office, Vincennes, 16th Sept. 1805. Agreeable to an act of the territory for levying and collecting a tax on land I publish the following extracts from the said act, for the information of non-residents claiming land within this territory.
"BE it enacted, that if any non-resident claiming lands in this territory either by entry, patent, deed of conveyance, or any other evidence of claim, if his agent or attorney shall neglect or refuse to list his or her lands with the assessor of the county, when such lands may have been entered or located, between the first day of January, and the twentieth day of February, agreeably to the requisitions of the third section hereof, then the assessor shall immediately proceed to list the land of such non-resident that may be in his county."
"Be it enacted, that the collector of each county, by the twenty fifth day of May, shall demand payment of the tax or sum assessed on each inhabitant in his county, in person or by notice in writing left at his usual place of residence."
"Be it enacted, that in case of non-payment of taxes at the time appointed, it shall be the duty of the collector to levy and collect the tax, to in arrear with costs by a levy at the court house of his county of the lands of such delinquent, whether resident or non-resident, giving at least forty days notice by advertisement at the county seat, and in some public newspaper in this territory, of the time and place of such sale." PETER JONES, Auditor of said territory. October 30-