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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1034
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
A Farm for Sale.
THE Subscriber being desirous of removing from this state the ensuing fall, offers for sale the well improved tract of LAND he now occupies in Montgomery county, 19 miles from Georgetown, 20 from Fredericktown, 14 from Leesburg, and 2 from McRae. Bowles and Hersey's mills, containing
246 Acres,
one half of this tract abounds with wood, the greatest proportion of the other half has been lately cleared and is under good fencing; the quality of the land is inferior to none in the neighborhood, and on almost every part of it, are never failing springs of excellent water. The improvements are on a healthy and handsome situation, composed of a neat and well finished Dwelling House, 36 feet by 18, two good rooms with a fire place in each on the lower floor, and two well finished rooms on the second, with a good kitchen, 19 feet by 15, with other necessary buildings; the whole lately built of the best materials, a large yard, well set in English grass, and garden will pail in in; convenient to the buildings are two young ORCHARDS, just becoming useful, composed of 600 Fruit trees of the best selected fruit—in short, no pains has been spared to render this place pleasant and comfortable—these advantages should early attract the attention of the man of industry, or the man of ease and independence, being but a few hours ride from the city of Washington and Georgetown, and especially when a bargain may be had, on the payment of one half the purchase money if an early application be made to the subscriber who will show the premises, or to Mr. John Hovey, in Georgetown.
Also for Sale 2000 acres of
excellent LAND, in Allegany county, composed of well selected tracts—these lands will be shown to any person disposed to purchase, in the months of July and August next, when the subscriber proposes spending a few weeks in that county, and when good bargains may be had.
JOHN ORME.
Montgomery county, Md. ? May 23 - 3t
TRIAL of Col. AARON BURR.
WESCOTT & CO. Eleventh street near Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city,
INFORM the public, that they have engaged Mr. THOMAS CARPENTER, one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the Circuit Court to commence its session in Richmond, on the 2nd of this month; and if the trial continues, to publish as speedily as possible, a full and complete account of it, accompanied by all the documents relative to this memorable and important decision. May 18—tf
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, sitting as a court of Chancery for the county of Washington, will be sold, at public sale, on the premises, the 5th day of August next, at 12 o'clock M. that valuable stand, situated in Georgetown, in the district of Columbia, and known by the name of
THE UNION TAVERN,
now in the occupancy of Wm. Crawford, and late the property of Charles M'Laughlin, deceased; together with the Lots, Houses, Stables and improvements belonging to, and on which the said tavern is erected, and also the Mary Brick House situate on Bridge Street, near the said Union Tavern, and the Lot on which the same is erected, late the property of James S. Morrell, esq.
The terms of sale are, the purchaser to give bonds, with approved security for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in three equal annual payments.
DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee.
The creditors of the said Charles M'Laughlin are hereby notified to bring into the said court, their claims, with the voucher therefor, against the said Charles M'Laughlin, within two months from the day of sale above mentioned.
DANIEL BUSSARD, trustee.
May 6—w12t
THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH RUNNING HORSE CLIFDEN,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my Farm in Prince Georges county, about 5 miles from Queen Ann, 9 from Bladensburg, the same distance from Upper Marlborough, and about 15 from the city of Washington, at 25 DOLLARS the season; but 20 DOLLARS will be received in FULL if paid within the season; which will commence in March and end on the 1st of August. Good pasture will be furnished gratis, as soon as the grass is good, and in the mean time hay and corn furnished at the common price, for the Mares, according to orders. The utmost care will be taken of the mares, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
CLIFDEN is a horse of uncommonly fine form, above 15 and 1-2 hands high, of a beautiful deep blood-bay, and perhaps the strongest made thoroughbred horse on the continent. Large and powerful horses produce the only real good turf horses.
Notes of hand must be sent with the Mares.
ISAAC DUCKETT.
March 6—1807.
CAPTURE OF MONTEVIDEO.
LONDON, APRIL 12.
Downing Street,
A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was received this morning at the office of Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from brigadier general Auchmuty, to the right hon. William Windham:—
Monte Video, Feb. 6, 1807.
SIR, I have the honor to inform you, that his majesty's troops under my command have taken by assault, and after a most determined resistance, the important fortress and city of Montevideo.
The Ardent, with her convoy, arrived at Maldonado on the 5th January—and I immediately took under my orders the troops from the Cape, commanded by lieutenant colonel Backhouse. On the 13th I evacuated that place without opposition, leaving a small garrison on the island of Gorriti.
On consulting with rear admiral Stirling, it was determined to attack Montevideo; and I landed on the morning of the 18th, to the westward of the Caretas Rocks, in a small bay, about nine miles from the town. The enemy were in great force, with guns on the heights, when we disembarked; but they did not advance to oppose us, and suffered me to take a strong position, about a mile from the shore. A trifling cannonade, and some firing at the outposts, commenced in the afternoon and continued occasionally during our stay on that ground.
On the 19th we moved towards Montevideo. The right column, under the hon. brigadier general Lumley, was early opposed. About four thousand of the enemy's horse occupied two heights to his front and right. As we advanced, a heavy fire of round and grape shot opened upon us; but a spirited charge in front, from the light battalion under lieutenant colonel Brownrigg, dispersed the corps opposed to him, with the loss of a gun. The enemy on the flank did not wait a similar movement, but retreated. They continued retiring before us, and permitted us, without any further opposition, except a distant cannonade, to take up a position about two miles from the citadel. Our advanced posts occupied the suburbs, and some small parties were posted close to the works; but in the evening the principal part of the suburbs was evacuated.
The next morning the enemy came out of the town, and attacked us with their whole force, about six thousand men, and a number of guns. They advanced in two columns; the right, consisting of cavalry, to turn our left flank, while the other, of infantry, attacked the left of our line; this column pushed in our advanced posts, and pressed so hard on our out picket of 400 men, that colonel Browne, who commanded on the left, ordered three companies of the 40th, under major Campbell, to their support: these companies fell in with the head of the column, and very bravely charged it; the charge was as gallantly received, and great numbers fell on both sides; at length the column began to give way, when it was suddenly and impetuously attacked in flank by the rifle corps, and the light battalion, which I ordered up, and directed to the particular point. The column now gave way on all sides, and pursued with great slaughter, and the loss of a gun to the town. The right column, observing the fate of their companions, rapidly retired, without coming into action.
The loss of the enemy was considerable, and has been estimated at fifteen hundred men; their killed might amount to between two and three hundred; we have taken the same number of prisoners, but the principal part of the wounded got back into the town; I am happy to add, that ours was comparatively trifling.
The consequences of this affair were greater than the action itself. Instead of finding ourselves surrounded with horse, and a petty warfare at our posts, many of the inhabitants of the country separated, and retired to their several villages, and we were allowed quietly to sit down before the town.
From the best information I could obtain, I was led to believe that the defences of Montevideo were weak, and the garrison by no means disposed to make an obstinate resistance; but I found the works truly respectable, with 160 pieces of cannon; and they were ably defended.
The enemy being in possession of the Island of Ratones, commanded the harbor; and I was aware that their gun-boats would annoy us, as we apprehended. A two gun battery was constructed on the 23d to keep them in check, and our posts were extended to the harbor, and completely shut in the garrison on the land side. Their communication was still, however, open by water, and their boats conveyed to them troops and provisions; even water for the garrison was obtained by these means; for the wells that supply the town were in our possession.
On the 26th we opened batteries of
four 24 pounders and 2 mortars, and all the frigates and smaller vessels came in, as close as they could with safety, and cannonaded the town. But finding that the garrison was not intimidated into a surrender, I constructed on the 28th, a battery of six 24 pounders within a thousand yards of the south-east bastion of the citadel, which I was informed was in so weak a state that it might be easily breached. The parapet was soon in ruins, but the rampart received little injury, and I was soon convinced that my means were unequal to a regular siege; the only prospect of success that presented itself was, to erect a battery as near as possible to a wall by the south gate, that joins the works to the sea, and endeavor to breach it. This was effected by a six gun-battery, within 600 yards, and though it was exposed to a very superior fire from the enemy, which had been incessant during the whole of the siege, a breach was reported practicable on the 2d inst. Many reasons induced me not to delay the assault, tho' I was aware the troops would be exposed to a very heavy fire in approaching and mounting the breach. Orders were issued for the attack an hour before day break the ensuing morning, and a summons was sent to the governor in the evening to surrender the town. To this message no answer was returned.
The troops destined for the assault consisted of the rifle corps under major Gardner, the light infantry under lieutenant colonel Brownrigg and major Trotter, the grenadiers under majors Campbell and Tucker, and the 38th regiment under lieut. col. Vassal and major Nugent.
They were supported by the 40th regiment under major Dalrymple, and the 87th under lieut. col. Baler and major Miller. The whole were commanded by col. Browne. The remainder of my force, consisting of the 17th light dragoons, detachments of the 20th and 21st light dragoons, the 47th regiment, a company of the 71st, and a corps of 700 marines and seamen, were encamped under brigadier gen. Lumley, to protect our rear.
At the appointed hour the troops marched to the assault. They approached near the breach before they were discovered, when a destructive fire from every gun that could bear upon it, and from the musketry of the garrison, opened upon them. Heavy as it was, our loss would have been comparatively trifling, if the breach had been open; but during the night, and under our fire, the enemy had barricaded it with hides, so as to render it nearly impracticable. The night was extremely dark. The head of the column missed the breach, and when it was approached it was so shut up, that it was mistaken for the unopened wall. In this situation the troops remained under a heavy fire for a quarter of an hour, when the breach was discerned by capt. Renny of the 40th light infantry, who pointed it out, and gloriously fell as he mounted it. Our gallant soldiers rushed to it, and, difficult as it was of access, forced their way into the town. Cannon were placed at the head of the principal streets, and their fire, for a short time, was destructive; but the troops advanced in all directions, clearing the streets and batteries with their bayonets, and overturning their cannon. The 40th regiment, with col. Browne, followed. They also missed the breach, and twice passed through the fire of their batteries before they found it.
The 87th regiment was posted near the north gate, which the troops who entered at the breach were so open for them, but their ardor was so great they could not wait. They scaled the walls and entered the town as the troops within approached it. At day light every thing was in our possession except the citadel, which made a shew of resistance, but soon surrendered, and early in the morning the town was quiet, and the women were peaceably walking the streets.
The gallantry displayed by the troops during the assault, and their forbearance & orderly behaviour in the town, speak so fully in their praise, that it is unnecessary for me to say how highly I am pleased with their conduct. The service they have been engaged in since we landed, has been uncommonly severe and laborious, but not a murmur has escaped them; every thing I wished has been effected with order & cheerfulness.
Our loss during the siege was trifling, particularly as we were not sheltered by approaches, and the enemy's fire of shot and shell was incessant. But it is painful for me to add, that it was great at the assault. Many most valuable officers are among the killed and wounded. Major Dalrymple, of the 40th, was the only field officer killed. Lieut. col. Vassal and Brownrigg and major Tucker, are among the wounded. I am deeply concerned to say, that the two former are severely so. The enemy's loss was very great—about 200 killed, and 500 wounded, and the gov. Don Pasqual Ruiz Huidobro, with upwards of 2000 officers and men, are prisoners. About 1500 escaped in boats
or scattered themselves in the town. From brigadier-general the hon. W. Lumley, and from col. Browne, I have received the most able and the most zealous assistance and support. The former protected the line from the enemy during the siege. The latter conducted it with great judgment and determined bravery.
The established reputation of the royal artillery has been firmly supported by the company under my orders, and I consider myself much indebted to captains Watson, Dickson, Carmichael and Willigress, for their zealous and able exertions. Captain Fanshawe of the engineers was equally zealous, and though young in the service, conducted himself with such propriety that I have no doubt of his proving a valuable officer. Owing to great fatigue he was taken ill in the midst of our operations, and captain Dickson readily undertook his office, and executed it with the greatest judgment.
From the heads of corps and departments, from the general staff of the army, from the medical, and from my own personal staff, I have received the most prompt and cheerful assistance.
It is sufficient to say, that the utmost cordiality has subsisted between rear-admiral Stirling and myself; I have received from him the most friendly & polite attention, and every thing in his power to grant.
The captains and officers of the navy have been equally zealous to assist us; but I feel particularly indebted to captains Donnelly and Palmer for their great exertions. They commanded a corps of marines and seamen, that were landed, and were essentially useful to us with the guns, and in the batteries, as well as in bringing up the ordnance and stores.
This dispatch will be delivered to you by major Tucker, who was wounded at the assault; and as he has long been in my confidence, I beg leave to refer you to him for further particulars.
I have the honor to be, &c.
S. ACHMUTY,
Brig. gen. commanding.
To the Rt. Hon. William Windham, &c. &c.
P. S. I am extremely concerned to add, that lieut. cols. Vassal and Brownrigg both died yesterday of their wounds. I had flattered myself with hopes of their recovery—but a rapid mortification has deprived his majesty of two most able and gallant officers.
Here follows a return of the killed, wounded, and missing; the total of which is, 1 major, 4 captains, 3 lieuts. 2 sergeants, 6 drummers, 120 rank and file killed; 2 lieut. cols. 2 majors, 6 captains, 10 lieuts. 5 ensigns, 4 staff, 20 sergeants, 6 drummers, 366 rank and file, wounded; 8 rank and file missing. Return of ordnance, ammunition, arms, &c. taken from the enemy at Monte Video, February 3, 1807.
Total of guns—51 twenty four pounders; 68 eighteen pounders; 31 twelve pounders; 25 nine pounders; 57 six pounders; 28 four pounders; 32 three pounders; 2 two pounders; 8 one pounder—in all, 312.
Total mortars—4 twelve inch; 3 nine inch; 2 eight inch; 4 six inch—in all, 13.
Total of carronades—2 thirty two pounders; 2 twenty four pounders; 6 twelve pounders—in all, 10.
Total of howitzers—10 six and half inch.
From the Konigsburg Gazette of March 16.
Translation of the circumstantial report of his excellency the general in chief, Baron Von Beningsen, relative to the battle of Prussian Eylau.
On the 25th of Jan. (8th Feb.) I broke up from Landsberg with my army, which by various detachments made from it, was only seventy thousand strong. The French which consisted of five corps of Marshals Augereau, Soult, Murat, Davoust, and Ney, which in the evening was joined by Bernadotte, consisted of ninety thousand men, followed me closely, skirmishing continually with my rear guard, which consisted of the brigade of generals Barcoff, Magavoult, and Barclay de Tolly, then under command of Prince Bagration.
When I arrived at Prussian Eylau, I caused my army to take a position at some distance behind the town, but ordered my rear guard to take a post affixed it in the face of the enemy to protect the march of my heavy artillery, which I was bringing from Worlsdorff, by a private route considerably circuitous, partly to avoid some bad roads, and partly to facilitate the march of my columns. At the same time I caused the town of Prussian Eylau to be occupied by general Barclay, and sent some regiments of the 1st division to the support of
of the rear guard; this reinforcement enabled general Marcoff to take a firm position and erect a battery—the enemy did not neglect to follow general Marcoff, and while he sent out his flankers, directed the march of three strong columns against the heights occupied by general Marcoff. The latter sent his sharpshooters against the enemy, and fired on them with his field pieces; but as this was found insufficient, the regiment of Pskoff, and the regiment of Sophie, attacked the enemy with the bayonet, and dispersed a column. The second column was defeated by a regiment of Petersburg dragoons, and almost entirely destroyed. The 3d column was cut down by the fire from our artillery, under the command of the brave Colonel Jermoloff. The enemy now began to fire on our line with artillery, and to march against it with four columns, while a fifth marched against our left wing, and endeavored to take it in flank. As the regiment of Pskoff and Sophie, were too weak to prevent this, they received orders to retreat while the regiment of Moskow, grenadiers and the 21st regiment of Yagers (chasseurs,) supported by the regiment of cuirassiers the Kargopol and Ingermann regiment of dragoons, and the Elizabeth good hussars advanced to the attack. The four regiments of artillery attacked sword in hand the enemy's cavalry, which endeavored to turn our right wing, and killed a great number. The batteries of the 8th division held the enemy in respect on our left wing, and the same regiment of hussars attacked at the same time with great success.
Though the enemy was repulsed at all points, he reinforced himself on every side and threatened to cut off those of our troops which had advanced farthest. I commanded these to fall back, that they as well as the 8th division and afterwards the whole rear guard might retreat through Prussian Eylau, and in the main body, which was carried into execution in the following manner. The 5th, 7th, 8th, 13th, and 15th, formed two lines, of which the second was only a single column; the 4th and 14th formed the reserve. The right wing was commanded by Lieut. Gen. Toutschkow; the centre by Lieut. Gen. Baron Von Olfersmann; and the whole advanced guard by the Prince Bagration. The whole of the cavalry, under the command of Lieut. Gen. Prince Gallitzin covered the two wings, a part of it, however, was with the line. The heights in front of my van, were occupied by our batteries, gen. Berkley, and the flying artillery of col. Jermoloff, which had covered the retreat of the rear guard were still in Prussian Eylau; but presently the enemy advanced against the town with so great a force, that gen. Berkley, though he had achieved prodigies of valor, was obliged to yield to superior numbers and retreat. As soon as I perceived this, I sent the 5th division to his support. It marched in three columns, overturned all before them, and retook the town by storm. In this attack, the enemy suffered a very great loss, though he had planted cannon in the streets of the town, and fired on us on every side from the windows of the houses. Gen. Barkly, on this occasion was severely wounded in the arm. After the night came on, and the enemy had entirely ceased to fire, I withdrew all the troops from the town, in order to collect my whole force on the other side for a general attack the next day. But to secure myself against any alarm in the night, I placed the 4th division, reinforced by the regiment Archangel between the town and army, at the same time I withdrew the detached corps of gen. Barclay to the regiment under gen. Bagavoust. On the 27th Jan. (8th Feb.) at 5 in the morning, I formed two columns in the midst of my position, and gave the command of them to gen. Doccroff; while on my left wing I placed a third column, consisting of gen. count Kacensky, while the brigade of gen. Marcoff filled the space in my lines which had been left by the 7th division placed in column. At day break the enemy advanced through the town, and I sent some regiments of Yagers against him. At the same time I observed between the town and the heights, on which were batteries of the enemy; there were several French columns which, as well as the batteries threatened my centre, I immediately ordered my batteries to direct their fire as well against the enemy's artillery, as against the troops dashing out of the town, by which the French columns were obliged to halt.
On the other side the French cavalry, which had attacked gen. Toutschkow on his right wing, was repulsed by the fire of the artillery of count Siewers. The enemy made himself master of a village situate on our right wing, and appeared to threaten our right flank with considerable force; I however,

then drove him out of the village with the 24th regiment of Yagers, and some sharpshooters. In the mean time we saw other fresh columns of French guards come out of Prussian Eylau, which appeared to intend an attack on my right wing and on my centre. Gen. Foustchikov had then ordered maj. gen. Fock to advance with his brigade, which, supported by 2 regiments of dragoons, attacked the enemy with the bayonet, repulsed him with great slaughter, on which the enemy retreated in great disorder, and left 8 pieces of cannon spiked. Gen. Tapolsky, who was posted behind the centre with one of the columns of reserv., being ordered by gen. Doctoroff to deploy, received the enemy with so well supported a fire of small arms, that it forced the enemy to retreat, and, without giving him time to rally, advanced on him with the bayonet, took an eagle and made 130 prisoners. At the same time some squadrons of French cavalry, supported by infantry, advanced against the left of our centre, and endeavoured to penetrate it thro' an interval in our first line, but were received by the Cossacks and some cavalry with so much success that only 18 men returned, the rest being all cut to pieces. The enemy's infantry which supported these squadrons were repulsed by the regiment of grenadiers of Moscow, under the command of prince Charles of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and the Schlüsselburg regiment of infantry, which had been detached by gen. Essen. They retreated towards the columns of the enemy which had been repulsed by our gen. Zapolsky, & joined them. At the same moment these columns which had been joined by two other columns of the enemy began to retreat, but were repulsed by gens. Sornoff and Zapolsky, with two regiments of cavalry, which were posted behind our front, and which attacked them with the greatest impetuosity. Count O'Rourke with three squadrons of the regiment of Pawlograd hussars took these retiring columns in flank, & pursued them till they got under the cannon. The St. Petersburg dragoons and the Wladimir regiment of infantry on this occasion took two Eagles, and the enemy in his retreat left behind him twenty two pieces of heavy artillery.
The attack directed against our right wing was obstructed by general Sacken's flankers. General Bagavousi, who had occupied the village of Serpallen with a detachment of the advanced guard, was attacked at break of day, and merely defended himself by his flankers. But as the attacking columns threatened to turn the village, Gen. Kochowsky hastened to his assistance with his regiment of Lithuanian Uhlans, and the regiment of the Cuirassiers of the Little Russia they drove the enemy back, who retreated in the utmost confusion towards the left. The same regiments then attacked with the same decisive success other columns of French infantry, which supported by cavalry made a movement towards our centre, threw them into the greatest confusion, killed 3000 and took 67 prisoners, among whom are 10 officers.
General Pahlen attacked with the brigade of cavalry of general Koff, several French columns which were marching against General Larkov's division, threw them into disorder and took one Eagle. The regiment of Hussars of Hesse, and the regiment of dragoons of Courland, also attacked the enemy with great success. The enemy finding themselves repulsed with considerable loss, they united their whole force, and formed in strong columns, which moved towards our left wing with a view of turning it. General Bagavousi being too weak to resist a force so very superior to his, found himself necessitated to abandon and set fire to the village of Serpallen, which he had hitherto occupied, in order to take another position. His cavalry posted in front, attacked the enemy several times, but was obliged to fall back behind our left wing. In the mean time the enemy continued to receive considerable reinforcements, pursuing his plan of turning our left. General Kestensky, who had already sent some reinforcements to general Bagavousi, detachments of Uhlans and Kromena to reinforce his left wing, and ordered the village of Klein-Sangarten to be occupied by the regiment of Resan. Count Osterman finding himself opposed by a very superior force, he deemed it necessary to reserve his left wing, which was soon joined by general Bagavousi, against whom the above French columns, proceeded by a numerous artillery and flankers, and had already reached our flank. The enemy had already turned our left wing, and forced the divisions of Sacken and Osterman, to a retrograde movement, by concentrating all his attack against this point. I now ordered my horse artillery to advance. General Kintoysoff and colonel Iermois erected their batteries on a height, and kept up so brisk a fire on the enemy, that they halted a few moments, abandoned the farm of Ank-lappen, which they had occupied, in great haste, and fell in the utmost confusion. At the same time, general Tschaplitz, who commanded a detachment of horses, attacked the enemy in the village of Kutschtein, drove them out of it, and almost entirely destroyed the enemy's cavalry. During these transactions, lieut. gen. L'Estocq arrived in the field of battle with the Russian corps under his command, and two Russian regiments of foot, and hastened to reinforce our wing. As soon as he had formed a junction with the division of general Katernsky, and the detachment of general Tschaplitz, he marched towards the enemy, whom he
cannonaded with a well directed fire from his battery. He then made a rapid movement against the left wing of the enemy, with a view of turning it, and pursued them until the fall of night, which forced him to relinquish a further pursuit. The arrival of lieut. general L'Estocq, and the activity with which he performed his movements, contributed much to secure to us the fortune of the day. While the batteries of our left wing were then keeping up a brisk cannonade against the enemy, and lieut. general L'Estocq pursued them; the enemy, although they were in possession of the village of Scheditten, did not dare to attack our right wing, merely composed of the division of general Tontschkoff, on account of its being covered by the fire of a strong Prussian battery, which general Fock had established on a height. At the fall of night I ordered the enemy to be driven from the village of Scheditten, where they sustained a considerable loss. The Cossacks behaved with distinguished gallantry during the action, and took 470 prisoners.
This destructive battle commenced on the 7th, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and ended the following day at midnight. The loss of the enemy consists, by their own confession, in 30,000 killed and 12,000 wounded; 2,000 Frenchmen have been made prisoners of war, and 12 Eagles taken. Our loss amounts to twelve thousand killed, and 7,900 wounded: fourteen French generals were killed or wounded; nine of our generals are wounded, but most of them so slightly that they have already joined the army, to bear testimony to the signal and persevering valor displayed by your Imperial Majesty's troops, and to assure you that your army while it has thus acquired immortal glory, has given another memorable proof of what a nation may achieve which fights in defence of its native country, and is ready to sacrifice its blood and life for the attainment of the noble purpose of an adored monarch. In vain did Bonaparte lavish with the utmost profuseness all his vast resources; in vain did he excite the courage of his soldiers, and in vain did he sacrifice so great a part of his army. The gallantry and persevering valor of the Russians withstood all his efforts, and wrested from him a victory long and severely contested.
Having remained master of the field of battle, I continued there that night, and weighed the measures which I should further have to pursue; and I have reason to congratulate myself on the determination I took to march to Koningsberg. I was there able to supply my army with every thing it stood in need of; after long and glorious exertions it found there relief and repose, while the French army weakened and dispirited, continued under arms. I hoped by this retrograde movement to induce the French army to follow me, but twelve regiments of horse only made this attempt, under the command of marshal Murat, and were almost entirely destroyed near Mansfeld. After this fresh loss the enemy began to retreat.
"BARON BENNINGSEN."
From the Koningsberg Gazette March 19.
According to advices received from the army down to the 8th inst. the enemy remained in their position behind the Passarge. On the 26th ult. the Prussian corps under Lieut. Gen. Ploets had passed over the Passarge, through Braunberg, to repulse the enemy's left wing, and facilitate the passage over the river to General Lestocq's corps. The latter was immediately attacked, with great superiority of numbers, by Bernadotte's corps. The Prussians actually succeeded in every where repelling the enemy; but the enemy receiving constant reinforcements, the Prussians were obliged to retreat at night into Braunberg, where the infantry had a most obstinate engagement. The Prussian force, now compelled to give way to superior numbers, retreated to Heiligenheil, without being pursued by the enemy, who were satisfied with having taken the town. The loamy ground had become so slippery, from the thaw, that neither the artillery nor cavalry could take a decisive part in the action, on which account the infantry sustained no inconsiderable loss; it may amount to 500 men, in killed, wounded and missing. In the following days the two corps formed a junction under gen. Lestocq, and took a position near Heiligenheil and Mehlback, the van in Wormdit and Gustadt, and the advanced posts along the Passarge. The corps under gen. Tolstoy advanced by Bischofstein and Seeburg to the neighbourhood of Wartenburg. His out-posts drove the enemy from Altsenstein, while the Cossacks occupied Passenheim. In Lansberg were found 264 Frenchmen, left behind. Skirmishes are daily fought between the advanced posts. At the end of February, the Hetman Platow brought in 400 prisoners; and general Tolstoy 60 prisoners and 30 horses, on the 27th February. On the 3d inst. Platow brought in again 3 officers and 60 privates. On the 3d inst. the enemy attacked the whole front line of the Russian advanced posts, crossing the Passarge at different parts, and making his main attack on Gustadt and Utein, which were occupied by the enemy.
After a smart engagement, and a violent cannonade, the Russians, after a brave resistance, fell back to their main position. The enemy appearing at the same time near Braunberg, against the corps of Lestocq, seemed seriously to design to advance, but the brave resistance of the Russians, and the skilful movements of gen. Lestocq
prevented him and the position of both armies remained as before.
"By reports from gen. Essen, of the 15th of Feb. he had that day an engagement with the enemy near Ostrolenka; the issue of which, though not altogether such as he intended, made the enemy retreat to Pultusk, upon which the Russian corps advanced beyond Ostrolenka, and has already established a communication with the corps of Tolstoy, which makes the left wing of the Russian grand army."
LONDON, APRIL 8.
A short time ago the British merchants presented a memorial to the marquis of Douglass, requesting him to intercede with the Russian government for the renewal of an Ukase favorable to our commerce. In that memorial they set forth at length a number of grievances, intending them for his lordship's private information. Instead of making a memorial to the Russian government from the merchant's memorial for the renewal of the Ukase, his lordship presented the whole of the latter, containing many complaints against the Russian government, very improper to make known to it, though very proper for his lordship's private information.
This brought the merchants into the most unpleasant dilemma, and gave great offence to the Russian ministry, in consequence of which his lordship has become very unpopular, and the British influence at the court has been much impaired.
Under these circumstances the Russian government is so much out of humour that it seeks for objects of complaint against us, and among others, complains bitterly of our government having sent such small assistance in arms, ammunition and money, though the Baltic has been open the whole of the winter: It is even feared that Russia is treating for peace.
LONDON, APRIL 21.
The trial of capt. Whitby, of the Leander.
A court martial assembled on board the Gladiator, in Portsmouth harbor, on the 16th and 17th inst. to enquire into the conduct of capt. Whitby, late of his majesty's ship Leander, who by order of capt. John P. Beresford, of his majesty's ship Cambrian, (about April last) then commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels on the Halifax station, was directed to cruise off New York, for the purpose of gaining information; and who, by letter dated the 6th of May last to capt. Beresford, representing that on the 25th of the preceding month, several vessels were coming down from the light house, near New York, and, as they obstinately persisted in not attending to the first shot fired from the Leander, when closely pursued, several of the said vessels were boarded, and among the number that did not bring to, was a coasting sloop, on board of which it appeared, by various letters and papers transmitted by capt. Beresford to the admiralty, an American seaman was unfortunately killed by a shot fired from the Leander, or from some other of his majesty's ships and vessels then under the orders of capt. Whitby, the court having inquired into the conduct of capt. Whitby, on a charge of violating the neutrality of a nation in amity with his majesty, and having on the 15th of April last, within the waters & jurisdiction of the U.S. of America, unlawfully, and of his malice aforethought, caused a shot to be fired from his majesty's ship Leander, whereby one John Pierce, a citizen of America, was feloniously killed and murdered; and having heard the evidence in support of the charge, and capt. Whitby in his defence; and having maturely considered the whole, were of opinion that the charge had not been proved, and did adjudge captain Whitby to be acquitted.
LONDON, APRIL 21.
The Swedes are said to be advancing, and to have been joined by a strong body of Germans, anxious to revenge upon the French the cruelties that have been inflicted. It was reported that the Swedes had entered Stettin. The siege of Dantzic is said to have been raised as well as the siege of Stralsund. Lettore's division, which was besieging the former place, has been ordered to join the Grand Army. Bonaparte seems determined to strengthen himself as much as possible previously to the general battle which has, in all probability, been fought ere this time.
We are now enabled to inform the public, from the best authority, that it is finally determined the present Parliament shall be dissolved the latter end of May, or the beginning of June.
Statesman.
The session of Parliament will, it is supposed, be put an end to in about three weeks. The public business is so far advanced as to allow Parliament to be prorogued about that time. So early a prorogation too, would admit of a dissolution of Parliament, should such be the intention of Ministers, before the harvest.
Courier.
BERLIN, APRIL 8.
Six thousand Spanish cavalry, and 24,000 infantry of the same nation, have passed the Pyrenees, and are expected on the banks of the Elbe the latter end of this month.
APRIL 11.
The passage of French troops by divisions and regiments, is greater than ever. We daily see pass through here
considerable transports of powder and ammunition of all sorts. The want of specie is felt every day more and more, and it will almost be impossible for the city to furnish the contribution of a million that has been demanded.
BANKS OF THE ELBE, APRIL 13.
In the night of the 6th to the 7th of this month, the town of Rostock was surprised by a Swedish corps, who, conducted by a guide which they had taken at Stralsund, entered the said town by a sluice, avoiding the gates; this corps returned after having made prisoners the garrison, consisting of from 120 to 130 Dutch troops, as well as the Secretary to the French vice-consul, M. Martensen, and after taking off the sequestration laid upon the Swedish ships which were to be sold the next day, as also that laid upon English merchandise. Another corps of about 200 Swedes, in waggons, advanced as far as the lake of Schwerin, and afterwards retired. The principal corps of the Swedes appear to be directed towards Stettin, a division of which entered Friedland on the 6th. It is confirmed that the communication between Pillau and Dantzic is established by the Frisch half; on the 29th March, a fresh reinforcement of 4000 Russians arrived by sea at Dantzic.
L'Abeille du Nord, 14th April.
VIENNA, APRIL 1.
The imperial Russian admiral Simarin, has set sail with a strong division of his squadron, which has lately been considerably reinforced from the Ionian or Egean Sea, to join the remaining part of the English fleet, which was left cruising off Tenedos. The duke of Richelieu has put himself in motion with a considerable corps assembled in the governments of Odessa and Fangurok to march to Moldavia. Court Gaz.
ELSINEUR, APRIL 9.
By an arrival yesterday, in five days from Dantzick, we have the satisfactory intelligence, that that city is rescued from its impending danger, by the seasonable arrival of 4000 Russians. The garrison has again taken possession of the Fair Water, to which the enemy had advanced. We are assured, from the same source, that the Russian grand army has been joined by upwards of 60,000 fresh troops. A general battle was every day expected to occur. The affairs of out-posts and skirmishes have been very frequent, and even sanguinary, from the 26th to the end of last month. The Prussians join the Russians in considerable numbers: but the former complain bitterly of the want of arms, which they anxiously expect from England. The number of soldiers without arms is very great.
REMLIN, (in Mecklenburgh) APRIL 6.
The French have been beaten at Strasland. The Swedes made a sortie from the Kniper and Triebseer gates, and drove every thing before them. Anclam has been taken by storm by the Swedes under gen. Arnfeld. The French have plundered and dreadfully ravaged the unfortunate town. Priedland was then taken, and to-day the turn comes to Prenzlau. Damm, Dragun, all are in the hands of the Swedes. Fifteen hundred of the enemy have laid down their arms. In Neukalen, or somewhat nearer, 89 French and Dutch suffered themselves to be taken by a dozen Swedish hussars. The count is at the head quarters at Demmin, ( Centra nous. Inognito. ) The gov. Von Essen, is also there. All the magazines, stores, and the Prussian cannon, six twenty four pounders, six mortars, and seventeen howitzers, are in the possession of the Swedes. To-day we have here in Replin, 40 hussars, and thus in a few days there will not be an enemy in the country. In Demmin the Swedish advanced corps is more than 2000 strong. The rice waggons from your city of Hamburg, or perhaps from Lubeck, have been taken by the Swedes. Arnfeld's corps is 15,000 strong. The king will probably come himself with the great reinforcements which are every moment expected. A fresh landing of Swedes took place yesterday at Stralsund. The army is to be above 50,000 men strong. You may rely upon my communication."
Extracts from private letters.
STRALSUND, APRIL 4.
"I have the pleasure of informing you, that on the 1st inst. about seven in the morning, a part of our troops, about 700 men, made a sortie out of the Kniper and Triebseer Gates. Our governor, general Von Essen, and general Arnfeldt, had the command. The whole consisted of infantry and hussars, and the artillery under the command of colonel Cardel. At first, the French intrenched themselves strongly within their works, but at length united themselves by the great breast works before the Triebseer gate. But as the governor came round with his wing from the Kniper gate, they ran into the Lussaner works, in order to avoid being turned. Here they fired from the cannon; but they soon after hastened to Lundershagen, and then fired again; the Swedes followed them close with their cannon. Now the enemy began to run seriously, and though their force, according to the prisoners, was about 6000 men strong, they retreated as fast as possible."
"Yesterday evening we had 150 prisoners, French and Dutch. According to the official intelligence we received, general Arnfeldt was yesterday in Anclam, and the governor on the march between Loitz and Demmin. How far the Swedes will proceed in their pursuit no one knows."
"At this moment we receive intelligence that 500 Frenchmen had been
made prisoners in the Prussian territory."
"Yesterday we had not more than 20 wounded and 4 dead."
"The Dutch prisoners are all extremely discontented. They complain that for a long time they have had no pay, and were therefore forced to plunder to keep themselves from starving. The French soldiers go about in a very ragged state. Their works round Stralsund are excellently furnished with fascines, double palisades, large fosses, which are in part filled with water."
"The villages round the town have suffered exceedingly. Every where are to be seen straw huts with benches in the middle; the fire is in the middle, and it is open above to let out the smoke. We see the remains of horse flesh and bones, and the country people say, the enemy even eat cats. The state of the public mind in the town is excellent; and whenever a transport of the French is brought in, we hear nothing but shouts of joy."
"At the close I have to mention, that an Estafette brings us intelligence, that besides the 500 prisoners, a considerable number of French have been captured, and at Demmin 40 waggons of rice, 50 burthens (each containing 24 sacks) of oats, and 50 burthens of wheat, brandy, &c. have been seized."
"A thanksgiving day is to be celebrated to morrow."
COPENHAGEN, APRIL 7.
We have letters from Dantzic of the 1st. inst. They flatter the garrison to be in high spirits, and to have been recently strengthened by 4000 Russians & 1200 Cossacks. A partial engagement took place between the besieging army and the garrison on the 29th ult. when the latter succeeded in taking 520 prisoners, with a loss on their part of 127 killed and 68 wounded. The loss of the French in killed and wounded was estimated at nearly 400. The action was the result of a vigorous sally, in which the enemy was completely surprised. The writer of the account saw the action from the top of a church.
COPENHAGEN, MARCH 21.
The environs of Dantzic, the eastern part excepted, are wholly occupied by French troops, who were engaged in drawing off the water that runs thro' the place, and turned several mills. The Prussian garrison exceeds 16,000 men.
A letter from Dantzic of the 14th says, "twenty thousand men, mostly Poles, are lying round this place. Gen. Kalkreuth has arrived with a reinforcement of 2000 Cossacks, and has taken the command of the place. We are taking the most efficient means of defence. The suburbs are already destroyed, so that 8000 people are without house or home. A very strict military police is established in the interior. No assemblages are permitted in the streets, or any of the public places."
CONSTANTINOPLE, MARCH 10.
The English squadron has availed itself of a northerly wind to sail out of the channel. While the English admiral was negotiating, the batteries were constructing under the direction of French officers all around our port, and mounted with upwards of 600 pieces of cannon. Within a few days, the forts of the Dardanelles were put in the most tenable condition. Before three weeks shall have elapsed, the Dardanelles will be in a state altogether impregnable like our port. In the canal the English were struck with astonishment at the sight of the immense population of the coast. The boats, which put off to fetch water and other provisions, were not able to land. They have, therefore, done extremely well to sheer off with all possible speed. The grand Seignor has adopted the same measures in his dominions against the English and their property as the French emperor. The feals have been put on the palace of the English ambassador, as well as on all English warehouses. All persons not belonging to the military are to be discarded, & after that measure shall have been carried into effect, the shops will be opened again.
(Altona Mercury, April 14.)
R. C. WEIGHTMAN, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
HAVING purchased the Extensive and Valuable establishment of Wm. DUANE, consisting of Books, Stationery, Binding implements, and Printing materials, offer for sale at the lowest Philadelphia rates, Books and Stationery of all kinds; Printing in all its various branches, will be executed to order, with taste and on the shortest notice.
R. C. W. Solicits the attentions of his friends, and hopes by unremitted attention to merit a share of public patronage.
May 27—tf
FOR SALE,
A valuable tract of land in Allegany county state of Maryland; it contains 474 acres of very rich Timber Land, and will be sold low for cash, or exchanged for Merchandise or improved property in the city of Washington—for further particulars apply to
WILLIAM WATERS,
For Rent, a HOUSE in Georgetown, near Mr. Holzmann's tavern. It will accommodate a large family comfortably, and may be had for a small rent—apply as above. Washington city, May 13—3t. Sta.

Of the Court, delivered by Chief Justice Marshall, on the motion of the Attorney of the U. S. to commit Aaron Burr for High Treason, against the U. States.
In considering the question which was argued yesterday, it appears to be necessary to decide:
1st: Whether the court sitting as a court, possesses the power to commit any person charged with an offence against the U. S.
2ndly: If this power be possessed, whether circumstances exist in this case which ought to restrain its exercise.
The first point was not made in the argument, and would, if decided against the attorney for the United States, only change the mode of proceeding. If a doubt can exist respecting it, that doubt arises from the omission in the laws of the United States to invest their courts, sitting as courts, with the power in question. It is expressly given to every justice and judge, but not to a court.
This objection was not made on the part of col. Burr and is now mentioned, not because it is believed to present any intrinsic difficulty, but to show that it has been considered.
This power is necessarily exercised by courts in discharge of their functions, and seems not to have been expressly given, because it is implied in the duties which a court must perform, and the judicial act contemplates it in this light. They have cognizance of all crimes against the United States; they are composed of the persons who can commit for those crimes; and it is obviously understood, by the legislature, that the judges may exercise collectively the power which they possess individually, so far as is necessary to enable them to retain a person charged with an offence in order to receive the judgement which may finally be rendered in the case. The court say this is obviously understood by the legislature, because there is no clause expressly giving to the court the power to bail or to commit a person, who appears in discharge of his recognizance, and against whom the attorney for the United States does not choose to proceed; and yet the 33d sect. of the judicial act, evinces a clear understanding in the legislature, that the power to take bail is in possession of the court.
If a person shall appear in conformity with his recognizance, and the court passes away without taking any order respecting him, he is discharged. A new recognizance, therefore, or a commitment on the failure to enter into one, is in the nature of an original commitment & this power has been uniformly exercised.
It is believed to be a correct position, that the power to commit for offences of which it has cognizance, is exercised by every court of criminal jurisdiction, and that courts as well as individual magistrates are conservators of the peace.
Were it otherwise the consequence would only be that it would become the duty of the judge to descend from the bench, & in his character as an individual magistrate, to do that which the court is asked to do.
If the court possess the power, it is certainly its duty to hear the motion which has been made on the part of the U. S. for in cases of the character of that under consideration, its duty and its power are coextensive with each other. It was observed when the motion was made, and the observation may now be repeated, that the arguments urged on the part of the accused rather prove the motion on the part of the U. S. unnecessary, or that inconveniences may result from it, than the want of a legal right to make it.
The first is, that the grand jury being now in session ready to receive an indictment, the attorney for the U. S. ought to proceed by bill instead of applying to the court, since the only purpose of a commitment is to bring the accused before a grand jury. This statement contains an intrinsic error which destroys its operation. The commitment is not for the sole purpose of bringing the accused before a grand jury—it is made for the purpose of subjecting him personally to the judgment of the law, and the grand jury is only the first step towards that judgment.
If as has been argued, the commitment was simply to detain the person until a grand jury could be obtained;—then its operation would cease on the assembling a grand jury; but such is not the fact. The order of commitment retains its force while the jury is in session, and if the prosecutor does not proceed, the court is accustomed to retain a prisoner in confinement, or to renew his recognizance to a subsequent term.
The arguments drawn from the general policy of our laws, from the attention which should be bestowed on prosecutions, instituted by special order of the Executive, from the peculiar inconveniences and hardships of this particular case, from the improper effects which inevitably result from this examination, are some of them subjects for the consideration of those who make the motion, rather than of the court; and others go to the circumlocution with which the testimony in support of the motion ought to be weighed, rather than to the duty of hearing it.
It has been said that col. Burr alrea-
d stands charged with treason, and that therefore a motion to commit him for the same offence is improper. But the fact is not so understood by the court.—The application to charge him with treason was rejected by the judge to whom it was made, because the testimony offered in support of the charge did not furnish probable cause for the opinion, that the crime had been committed. After this rejection, col. Burr stood so far as respected his legal liability to have the charge repeated, in precisely the same situation as if it had never been made. He appears in court now as if the crime of treason had never before been alleged against him. That it has been alleged, that the government has had time to collect testimony for the establishment of the fact, that an immense crowd of witnesses are attending for the purpose, that the prosecutor in his own judgment has testimony to support the indictment, are circumstances which may have their influence on the motion for a commitment, or on a continuance, but which cannot deprive the attorney for the U. S. of the right to make his motion. If he was about to send up a bill to the grand jury, he might move that the person he designed to accuse, should be ordered into custody and it would be in the discretion of the court to grant or reject the motion.
The court perceives and regrets that the result of this motion, may be publications unfavorable to the justice, and to the right decision of the case; but if this consequence is to be prevented, it must be by other means, than by refusing to hear the motion. No man feeling a correct sense of the importance which ought to be attached by all to a fair and impartial administration of justice; especially in criminal prosecutions, can view without extreme solicitude, any attempt which may be made, to prejudice the public judgment, and to try any person, not by the laws of his country and the testimony exhibited against him—but by public feelings, which may be and often are artificially excited against the innocent, as well as the guilty. But the remedy, for a practice not less dangerous than it is criminal, is not to be obtained by suppressing motions, which either party may have a legal right to make.
If it is the choice of the prosecutor on the part of the U. S. to proceed with this motion, it is the opinion of the court, that he may open his testimony.
Valuable Seats for Iron Works THE subscriber offers for sale between Five and Six Thousand acres of Land bounded on one side by James River, including big and little Owen's creek, and situate in Amherst county in the state of Virginia. This land is in the midst of a well and thick settled country, about 100 miles above the city of Richmond. There are not more than 30 acres of it cleared. The remainder is heavily timbered—consisting of large pines, white oaks, poplar, black walnut and chestnut. On Big Owens creek, and within 600 yards of James river, which is navigable for boats at all seasons of the year—there is an excellent site for any kind of water works. The stream is rapid and constant, and about three miles from the seat are, as it is believed inexhaustible banks of Iron ore, which the subscriber has secured and which will be sold with the land. This ore has been tried and proved to be of a very superior kind. The land adjoining the seat is of excellent quality. Two hundred acres of timothy meadow might be made on the creek. The upland although hilly in places is well adapted to small grain, and a great proportion of it suitable to the raising of tobacco. Immediately around the site for water works are inexhaustible LIMESTONE Quarries, together with great quantities of the best building stone. In short there are many advantages combined to render this a most eligible spot for the erection of iron works, or any other kind of water works. It is deemed unnecessary to say more concerning this property than to request those who incline to purchase to view it. It will be shown by captain Henry Halloway in the neighborhood. The price will be moderate, terms of sale, which will be made very easy, will be made known on application to the proprietor residing in Georgetown district of Columbia. NATHAN LUFBOROUGH. Georgetown, February 16—wtf
Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland passed at November session 1806, notice is hereby given to all persons holding Lots in the town of Cumberland, Allegany county, and on which ground rents are now due, that unless they come forward and discharge the same, on or before the 1st day of January next, the said lots & standing charged with ground rent, and remaining unpaid on that day, will then on the said 1st day of January be put up at Public Sale, and sold to the highest bidder, upon a credit of 60 days, as by the said act of Assembly, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county" is directed. The sale to be held at John Ryne's tavern in said town, and to commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml.
April 29—3 Am7t Were committed to the jail of Cecil county on the 16th ult. upon suspicion of being runaways, a negro man, woman and child—the negro man calls himself Robert Bufley, and says he was born free in the State of New Jersey; he is of yellow complexion, about 5 feet 9 x 2 inches high with five scars upon his breast said to be occasioned by a burn; his clothing is a red flannel over jacket, an old corded pair of pantaloons, and check shirt. The woman is of yellow complexion and the wife of said Robert, she is about 5 feet 5 x 2 inches high; she says she was born in the city of Philadelphia. Unless the owner or owners of said runaways apply within the space of 60 days, they will be sold for their prison fees to the highest bidder. JOSEPH BAXTER, Sheriff. Bilkeah, May 20—w3t
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the repair of streets and avenues.
BE it enacted by the First and Second chambers of the city council of Washington, That the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated to be expended under the direction of the Mayor for the purpose of making such repairs on streets and avenues as may in his opinion be considered necessary.
APPROVED, MAY 23, 1807.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the payment of the expenses attending the election of members of the City Council.
BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the sum of thirty dollars, be and is hereby appropriated for the payment of such necessary expenses as may be incurred in holding the ensuing election for members of the City Council, payable by the Treasurer if allowed by the Mayor.
APPROVED, MAY 23, 1807.
NOTICE.
The Judges of Election hereby notify the Citizens of Washington entitled to vote for members of the City Council, that the Election for the first ward will be held in the house adjoining Mrs. Lee's, on the Pennsylvania Avenue—the Election for the second ward will be held at the tavern of Lewis Morin, on Pennsylvania Avenue—the Election for the third ward will be held at Mr. Stelle's, on the Capitol hill—and the Election for the fourth ward at Hugh Drummond's tavern.
The said election will be held on Monday the 1st day of June ensuing, & will be kept open from 8 o'clock in the morning till 7 o'clock in the evening.
DANIEL RAPINE, } Justices SAM. N. SMALLWOOD, } of the SAM. H. SMITH, } Peace. Associate Judges of the Election. JOSEPH STRETCH, TIM. CALDWELL, JNO. MCGOWAN. WM. EMACK, GEO. BLAGDEN, WM. PROUT, GUSTAVUS HIGDON. May 27, 1807.
SALE AT AUCTION.
WILL be sold at the house lately occupied by Frost and QUIN, on Capitol Hill, at 11 o'clock, A.M. on Monday, the 8th day of June, sundry articles of Household & Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding, several handsome Carpets, Mahogany and Windsor Chairs, Mahogany and Pine dining and other Tables, Gilt and Mahogany frame Looking Glasses, silver Table & Tea Spoons, with a variety of other articles, too tedious to enumerate.
The terms made known on the day of sale. SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auctioneer. June 1—3t
The thorough Bred Horse MONTICELLO, NOW IN HIGH ORDER.
WILL be Let to Mares the ensuing season, to commence the first of April, at my seat, near Georgetown, at FIFTEEN DOLLARS, per Mare, for which a note must be sent payable the first of September, and one dollar to the groom; or in lieu thereof, ELEVEN DOLLARS in money.
Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be sent. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THRELKELD. March 23—wtf
Fifty Dollars Reward.
FOR apprehending RICHARD GOTIER, who broke jail last night. He was committed on his confession of passing counterfeit checks; he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes, very much pitted with the small pox, and pretty much round shouldered. He was a sailor in the United States' service had a blue sailor jacket and trowsers, a long blue coat, several white linen shirts, a pair of shoes and a very good black hat. The above reward will be given for apprehending and securing the said Gotier in any jail and giving me information thereof. DANL. C. BRENT, Marshal of the district of Columbia. December 8—3am7t
LITERARY NOTICE.
IN THE PRESS, And will be Published on the 1st day of August next, at the Bookstores of J. MARCH, Georgetown, and R. C. WEIGHTMAN, (late Duane's) city of Washington, "SIMPLE TALES," By MRS. OPIE, 2 vols. 12 mo. May 29—3t
This is to give Notice,
THAT the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia. Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Richard Nelson late of said county, deceased—all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the 1st day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 23rd day of May, in the year 1807. SARAH THOMPSON, Adm'r. May 24—w3t
THE INSPECTION OF TOBACCO IN THE City of Washington
Will commence on the 10th day of next month, (June) until the Warehouse now building is finished, the Tobacco which may be brought will be inspected and stored at Mr. Smallwood's warehouse, near the one building by the city.
MICHAEL LOWE, Inspector.
A GOOD STAND.
TO LET, the House next west of Rhoads's Hotel, where Mr. McLaughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking.
ALSO, A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES ROBAN. May 29.
DAVID BOUDON, LIMAER FROM GENEVA,
HAS the honor to inform the public that having now received his complete Portfolio, and a collection of studies and principles, he continues giving lessons with success in the art of drawing and painting, Flowers, Landscapes, Figures, &c &c. He also paints Miniatures at moderate prices.
Likewise Profile Portraits, colored on vellum, at 3 dollars each all warranted likenesses. He assures the public that his profiles are not produced by any machinery, but are the effects of his requirements, from close and attentive application to study in the best schools in Italy. His extensive practice is his profession, he hopes will entitle him to the patronage of an enlightened public.
Ladies and Gentlemen, who will honor him with their countenance, will please to leave their directions with
Mr. CHARLES AVISSE, Merchant Perfumer, No. 34, north Howard street, or GEORGE MILL. Baltimore, May 29—3t
China, Glass, & Queen's-ware.
A. L. JONCHEREZ
HAS just received a fresh and a very extensive supply of Glass and Queen's-ware, and expects, by the first packet from Philadelphia, an assortment of China, among his goods lately received, are 12 crates assorted ware Cakes common half pint tumblers; which he will sell, by the Crate or Case, at a very moderate advance. Country and town merchants may be supplied with an assortment on as reasonable terms as can be had in the state of Maryland, or district of Columbia.
N. B.—A. L. Joncherez begs leave to inform his customers, that his prices are laid in such a way that no abatement can take place except when the goods are damaged. He therefore requests those who may honor him with their custom, not to cheapen them, as it would only be losing time, and time with him is precious. Georgetown, May 29—w7t
40 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Brenton, Fauquier county Virginia, on the 26th May a mulatto fellow named JESSE, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, about 22 or 23 years of age, has been raised a house servant, but has worked in the field for the last three years, he took with him two long coats, country cloth under jacket, and Pantaloons, a new wool hat, and one pair of laced half boots, he is a very dressy fellow and may change his clothing. I will give the above reward, with all reasonable charges to any person who will bring him home or lodge him in any jail, so that I get him again. GEO. SWERNEY. Frentown, Fauquier county, May 29—w3t
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of St. Mary's county, hath obtained from the Orphan's court of St. Mary's county, in Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of William Somerville, late of St. Mary's county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber at or before the 15th day of October next they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate, and all those indebted to the said estate, are requested to make payment without delay. Given under my hand this 15th day of April, 1807. WILLIAM HEBB, Adm'r. April 24—w6t
On Thursday the 11th day of June next will be offered for sale to the highest bidder on twelve months credit with approved security on interest from the day of sale, at the residence of William Somerville, late of St. Mary's county, deceased, a variety of Jack Asses and Jennets of all ages, equal in size and strength to any in this country, bred by the deceased out of mature Jennets by the celebrated Jack Compound bred by the late general Washington—also, several breeding Mares and Colts (six for farmers) castle of every description, two Carriages, a selection of old fashioned furniture and the stock of Groceries. WILLIAM HEBB, Adm'r. April 24—w6t
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira. Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine. It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above. LEWIS DEBLOIS. May 20—3t
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, having, from a regard to his health, determined to exchange his present profession for one less laborious, offers to dispose of his establishment, consisting of the National Intelligencer, printed three times a week, and the Universal Gazette, printed weekly. This disposition will only be made to a person of sound republican principles. It is desirable that the terms should be arranged by personal communication with the Editor.
The Editors of Republican prints throughout the union will confer a favor by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers.
COMMERCIAL INFORMATION.
Although the last year has been remarkably productive elsewhere, the territory of Columbia has experienced an almost incredible addition to its commercial ability. Besides an unusual supply of tobacco, corn, bacon, butter, whiskey, &c. above 80,000 barrels of flour have been brought down the Potomac this season, which is more than double the quantity ever received in any one season before. Wash. Fed.
Somerset county, Wicwico creek, April 1807.
Departed this life after a lingering illness THOMAS HAMILTON, Esq. one of the Judges of the Orphan's court of said county.
From the Enquirer.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR.
SATURDAY, May 23.
The court sat at 11. A. Burr was not present. The proceedings of yesterday being read, and the names of the grand jury called over, Mr. Hay moved to recognize the witnesses who were not present yesterday. Those who appeared were, Erick Bollman, Samuel Swartwout, Thomas Morgan, and Robert Spence.
Some conversation ensued on the motion to instruct the Grand Jury; and it was understood, that Mr. Burr's counsel was to give timely notice, to the U. S. attorneys, of the propositions they intended to submit to the court.
The question was suggested, whether the grand jury could be adjourned to some future day, without being adjourned from day to day. The Chief Justice declared, he was not prepared to give an opinion on the subject. Monday, May 25.
The proceedings of this day were extremely interesting, and will be detailed at length hereafter.
Mr. HAY declared that he should not for several days send up his indictments to the grand jury, unless general Wilkinson made his appearance; and that in case he did not appear, he should then determine on the course he ought to pursue. The grand jury was adjourned till Tuesday 12 o'clock.
Mr. HAY moved the court to commit A. Burr on a charge of high treason against the U. S. He declared that the reason of this motion was founded on a possibility of Mr. B's flying from the law, in case he should be positively informed that general Wilkinson was on his way to Richmond, unless he was committed for treason, and detained by higher bail; and that he believed the evidence he was now to bring forward, in addition to what had been adduced on the examination of A. Burr, was sufficient to induce the Judge to grant the commitment. He therefore moved, that evidence should be heard on behalf of this motion.
Mr. BURN's counsel opposed this motion, principally on the ground; that the Grand Jury and the court possessing concurrent powers in this case, it was inexpedient for the court to exercise this power, while the grand jury was in session; that a more particular reason against the court's exercising this power, was, that they would have to deliver opinions on the evidence, and thus commit themselves on the ultimate stages of the prosecution, and forestall the sentiments of the grand jury, and the public; and that as another mode of producing this last effect, depositions or written papers which could not go before the grand jury, would be brought before the court as a foundation for the motion of commitment. The affidavits would be known to the Grand Jury, and might contribute to prejudicate their mind.—The counsel for the prosecution contested all these arguments.
The court postponed giving any opinion, till this day.
Mr. HAY avowed his expectation that Gen. Wilkinson would appear in a few days. The government had employed every possible exertion to that effect.
Tuesday, May 26.
1 o'clock. The court has just decided, that "if it is the choice of the prosecutor on the part of the U. S. to proceed with his motion, it is the opinion of the court, that he may open his testimony."
Question postponed till to-morrow.—The difficulty is, to make some arrangement, which may prevent an anticipated impression on the public mind, by the exhibition of evidence. The counsel for the prosecution and the prisoner cannot yet agree upon any arrangement.
*Suggested by the attorney of the U. States.

Treasury Department, May 1st, 1807 PROPOSALS
WILL be received at the Treasury till the 10th of June next inclusive, for building a light house on an island situate at the mouth of the River Mississippi...
ther; and the internal walls and ceilings to be plastered. A circular piazza ten feet wide, to be erected round the dwelling house...
Treasury Department of the United States, April 2d, 1807. Whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23d day of March 1807, did resolve...
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807. WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23d day of March 1807, did among other things resolve...
THE DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY, By the author of WAR IN DISGUISE. For Sale at EDGAR PATTERSON'S Store, F street, Washington city. May 27-3t
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia...
Post Office, Washington, May 9th, 1807. SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT, to commence on Monday the 11th May 1807. THE Mails for the main Southern route...
LAND FOR SALE. The Subscriber offers for sale 780 acres of land on Bullskin run in Jefferson county Virginia about 10 miles from Harper's Ferry...
WILLIAM MARBURY HAS just received via Philadelphia and Baltimore, and now for sale at his store, next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs, Bridge street, an elegant assortment of Fancy & Spring Goods, viz.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, on Monday the 11th of this month, Negro JOHN, who calls himself John White...
WILLIAM DOUGHTY, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has just received his SPRING GOODS from Philadelphia...
MORE PROOF, Of the good effects of LEE & SON'S Genuine Medicine, shown by the following cases of cures. LEE'S Worm Destroying Lozenges.
JOHN KENNEDY, Potter street, Baltimore Jan. 4th 1807. Lee's Elixir. A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Catarrhs, Asthmans, Sore throats, and approaching Consumptions.
WILLIAM DOUGHTY, 20 DOLLARS REWARD. IS AWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro CHARLES - he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age...
Notice is hereby given, THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia...
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill, Washington, July 26-tf
FOR RENT, The House now occupied by Mr. Edward Jones - its advantageous situation to Market and the many real and essential conveniences...
PUBLIC SALE, ON the 6th day of June next, will be sold for cash, all the right and interest of John Coles in that valuable property, known on the plat of the city of Washington...
TEAS, SUGARS, BRANDY, RICE, &c. WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, have just received from New York, and offer for sale at their Warehouse opposite Lowndes's wharf...
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale, at J. March's Book store, High-street, George-Town, THE MAP OF The Orleans Territory, comprehending West Florida...
PUBLIC SALE, BY order of the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county, the subscriber will expose at public sale, at the late residence of Deborah Wolkenhorne...