The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-12-01 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 957.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Natchez, Oct. 21.
The detachment of militia from this Territory (mentioned in our last to be on their return) arrived here on Wednesday, proceeded to Washington, and were discharged the same day. They had marched as far as Rapides, when the infantry met orders from general Wilkinson to return - and capt. Farar's company of dragoons, at the request of the general, proceeded to Natchitoches.
On being discharged, the captains of the different companies presented the major with the following
ADDRESS,
To major BERNARD L. CLAIBORNE.
The undersigned officers, commanding the respective companies of infantry destined for Natchitoches, from the Mississippi territory, beg leave to assure you, sir, of the high confidence and respect which your deportment as commander of the detachment to which we belonged, eminently inspired.
If modesty and firmness, united to manly intrepidity, are qualities worthy of public eulogy and imitation, your conduct during our short expedition, cannot fail to meet its just reward.
The harmony which prevailed throughout the camp, and the invincible ardor manifested by every soldier, immediately under your command, to avenge the wrongs and insults offered to our national character, not only reflect on your military reputation a lustre of the brightest hue, but also furnishes additional proof of the safety with which the nation may at all times rely for defence, on its militia.
We take this occasion, to tender you our congratulations on your return to the bosom of your family, & our best wishes for your health and happiness through life.
WM. T. VOSS, BAZIL ABRAMS, ALEXR. BISLAND, G. POINDEXTER, RALPH REGAN.
Town of Washington, Oct. 15, 1806.
REPLY.
Natchez, October 18, 1806.
GENTLEMEN,
The assurances of your approbation of my conduct, as commander of the detachment of troops from this territory, and destined for Natchitoches, is particularly gratifying to me. Although very early in life, I became accustomed to command in the regular forces of the United States, yet I agree with you, that the nation may at all times rely with confidence for its defence on its militia. I feel convinced, that had an opportunity offered our battalion in battle, it would have given incontestible proof of their bravery and patriotism. The exemplary manner in which yourselves, the subalterns and commissioned staff officers, discharged your respective duties, could not fail to animate the whole detachment, and kindle in the bosom of each individual that spirit of national dignity and glory, which they mutually desired with you, to evince in the field of action.
Accept, gentlemen, and tender to your respective companies, assurances of my unfeigned thanks for the order and promptitude observed on the march, and receive my best wishes for your prosperity, in the discharge of your public functions, and the acquisition of domestic tranquility.
FERD. L. CLAIBORNE.
To captains Voss, Abrams, Bisland, Poindexter, & Regan.
BRANNAU, Sept. 6.
Official Report.—Sentence pronounced by the Court Martial extraordinary, convened in pursuance of the Imperial decree of the 17th Messidor, 12th year, and at the command of his highness the prince of Neufchatel and Valangin, minister at war, marshal of the empire, and major general.
In the name of his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy! To-day, this 25th of August, in the year 1806.
The extraordinary court martial sitting at Brannau, and by command of his highness the prince of Neufchatel and Valangin, minister at war, marshal of the empire, and major general of the grand army, under date of the 12th of the present month, named and conformably to the above law, consisting of, as follows:
MESSIEURS.
Latrille, col. of the 46th regiment of infantry of the line, president. Autie, Col. of the 8th regiment infantry of the line, judge. Lemarais, col. of the 43d regiment of infantry of the line, judge. L'Huilier, col. of the 75th regiment of infantry of the line, judge. Lajonquiere, col. of the 76th infantry of the line, judge. Chauvel, col. of the 64th infantry of the line, judge. Nicolas, col. of the 61st infantry of the line, judge. Monsieur Binot, adjutant commandant, chief of the staff of the first division of the 4th corps of the grand army, judge advocate. All named, that is to say,
Col. Latrille, Lemarais, L'Huilier, and the adjutant commandant Binot, by his excellency marshal of the empire, Soult.
Col. Autie, by his excellency marshal of the empire, Bernadotte.
Col. Lajonquiere, by his excellency marshal of the empire, Ney.
Col. Chauvel, by his excellency marshal of the empire, Mortier; and
Col. Nicolas, by his excellency marshal of the empire, Davoust.
The judge advocate had assigned, to aid him, monsieur Capon, quarter master sergeant in the 43d regiment, as clerk of the court martial, by the president named, who, according to the spirit of the 7th and 8th articles of the 13th Brumaire, stand none of them within the forbidden degrees, neither with respect to each other nor to the prisoner.
The court, after being duly summoned, assembled in Brannau, to proceed to judgment upon the following persons, namely—
Joseph Schoderer, aged 38 years, born at Donauwerth, and there dwelling, trader, here present.
John Philip Palm, aged 40 years, born at Schondorf, & dwelling at Nuernberg, where he carries on the book trade under the firm of the house of Stein and Co. here present.
N. Merkel, innkeeper, at Neckars Ulm, in the kingdom of Wirtemberg, absent, and not appearing in court.
Joseph Frederick Jenisch, head clerk in the book-selling house of Stage, in Augsburg, absent, and not appearing in court.
N. Kupper, bookseller and printer of Vienna, in Austria, absent, and not appearing before the court.
N. Eurih, bookseller of Lintz, in Austria, absent, and not appearing in court.
Accused of being authors, printers, & distributors of obnoxious writings, which have appeared against his majesty the emperor and king, and his army, and have been composed with the intention of misleading the minds of the inhabitants of the south of Germany, inasmuch as they exhort them to sedition, insurrection, and assassination against the French troops; nay, endeavored to stir up the latter to disobedience and forgetfulness of their duty to their lawful commanders.
When the sitting was opened, and the president laid before him the order of the 12th of the present month, August, signed by his highness the prince of Neufchatel and Valangin, minister at war, and major general of the grand army; containing the appointment of the court martial, he required the reading of the form of questions, and other acts (57 in number), as well for as against the accused.
On these being duly read, the President ordered the guard to bring forward Joseph Schoderer, one of the accused, who was accordingly brought before the court free, without fetters, and accompanied by his advocate.
Being questioned as to his name, surname, age, occupation, birth place, and abode—
He made answer—"I am called Joseph Schoderer; my age is 38; I was born and am resident a trader in Donauwerth."
After the accused was made acquainted with all the pieces and acts making against him, the president, through the medium of M. Himmberger, sworn interpreter, called for this purpose from his office, and duly sworn again to this effect, questioned him, and presented him the pieces and acts which concerned him.
The president called the guard to produce the other accused in custody, named John Philip Palm, who was accordingly brought before the court, free, and without fetters.
Being questioned upon his name, surname, age, occupation, place of birth, and dwelling? He answered, "I am called John Philip Palm, am 40 years old, born in Schondorf, and reside in Nuernberg, where I carry on the book trade, under the name and firm of the house of Stein and Co."
When the accused was made acquainted with the different pieces against him, the president, through the medium of the interpreter, duly sworn as aforesaid, proceeded to put the several questions to him.
Heard the judge advocate in his conclusion, & the accused in their defence, as well through themselves as their Advocate; and when they had declared that they had nothing more to offer, the president put the question to the members of the court, whether they had any observations to make? Upon their answer in the negative, and before proceeding to take the votes of the court, he ordered the prisoners and their counsel to withdraw. The first were taken back to their prison by the guard; the judge advocate, the clerk of the court, and the hearers present, went out on the request of the President to that effect expressed.
The court, with closed doors, deliberating in council, considering, that wherever an army is stationed, the first and chiefest care of its commanders must be to watch over its safety and preservation; that the spreading of such writings which provoke insurrection and assassination, endangers not only the safety of an army, but of the whole nation; that nothing is more urgent than to suppress doctrines, through which the people are led to lose the respect due to crowned heads, and, by a single word, to confound all notions of right, order and subordination.
The court determined unanimously that all writers, printers, and distributors of such obnoxious publications, are guilty of treason; whereupon the president put the following questions;
Question 1.—Is the man named Joseph Schoderer, who has been brought before you, guilty with respect to the libels which he has contributed to publish against the interests of his majesty the emperor and king, his army, his friends, and allies?
The votes taken from the lowest rank up to the President, who declared himself last, declared the said Joseph Schoderer Guilty, unanimously.
Question 2.—Is the said John Philip Palm, who has appeared here in court, charged with having published writings against his majesty the emperor and his army, and against the friends and allies of his Imperial majesty, guilty or not guilty?
The votes taken from the lowest rank up to the president, who last pronounced his opinion, brought in the said John Philip Palm, guilty, unanimously.
Question 3.—Are the said N. Kupper, bookseller in Austria, Merkel, innkeeper of Neckars Ulm in Wirtemberg, Joseph Frederick Jenisch, head clerk of the house of Stage and Co. booksellers in Augsburg, and N. Eurih, bookseller in Lintz, accused of selling out and distributing libels against his majesty the emperor and king, his friends and allies, guilty or not guilty?
The votes, taken from the lowest rank up to the president, who delivered himself last, declared unanimously, that the aforesaid Kupper, bookseller of Vienna; Merkel, innkeeper at Neckars Ulm; Jenisch, head clerk of the house of Stage, bookseller at Augsburg; and Eurih, bookseller at Lintz, were guilty.
The court condemned as follows, the said
Joseph Schoderer, trader of Donauwerth, present.
Joseph Philip Palm, bookseller, of Nuernberg, present.
Merkel, innkeeper at Neckars Ulm, contumax.
Joseph Frederic Jenisch, head clerk of the house of Stage, booksellers in Augsburg, contumax.
Kupper, bookseller at Vienna, contumax.
Eurih, bookseller at Lintz, also contumax.
to the penalty of Death. It is further ordered that the said Joseph Schoderer, and John Philip Palm, at present in custody, shall be executed within twenty-four hours; and that the said Merkel, Kupper, Jenisch, and Eurih, who are absent, and have not appeared in the face of justice, shall be seized wherever they may be discovered by the French army, and the present sentence carried into full execution upon them.
The present sentence shall be translated into German, and twelve thousand copies shall be printed in both the French and German languages, and distributed and posted every where that necessity or propriety may require.
The judge advocate is enjoined to see that the said sentence be carried into execution in its full extent.
The costs of this trial shall further be defrayed at the expence of the condemned, and their property moveable or immovable, for the advantage of those to whom the authority of right belongs, shall be entered upon by anticipation.
Thus decreed and sentence passed in open court, at Brannau, on the day, month, and year above mentioned, & signed by the members of the court, by the judge advocate, and clerk.
(Signed)
G. Latrille, President, Autie, Judge. Lemarais, Ditto. L'Huilier, Ditto. Faure Lajonquiere, Ditto. Chauvel, Ditto. Nicolas, Ditto. L. Binot, Judge Advocate. Capon, Court Clerk. A true translation. Chapon, Clerk. L. Binot, Judge Advocate.
Letters from Toulon state that orders have been received there for building twelve ships of the line. The funds are appropriated, and some of the ships are already on the stocks.
LEIPSIC, Sept. 15.
We are at present in the most critical situation in a few days, however, we shall know our fate. Reports multiply of a hundred different natures, as
always happens in similar circumstances some announcing that the Prussians have united with the Saxons; others, on the contrary, that the latter wish to preserve a perfect neutrality, protesting formally against any violation of their territory. Prince Louis of Prussia is at Dresden, where he has frequent conferences with the elector. Some journals have already compared the present situation of Saxony with that of Bavaria, which was similarly situated, and they draw a conclusion founded on that event. What would Bavaria have been now, if she had hesitated to claim the protection of France?
CASSEL, Sept. 13.
A treaty has been concluded at Berlin, between the Baron de Vaise, in the name of the Elector of Hesse Cassel, and M. D. Haugwitz, the Prussian Minister. This treaty has not been ratified by our sovereign. Who would have expected that Prussia would have carried her pretensions so far? She wishes for nothing less than to place under her sovereignty Hesse and Saxony. It was stated in the convention, that two circles were to be formed, the circle of Hesse and the circle of Saxony, and that the king of Prussia was to have the same rights which the emperor of Germany possessed, that is to say, sovereignty, autic court, tribunals of the empire, &c. From that moment Saxony and Hesse would have been effaced from the list of powers. Thus one word from Prussia would have acquired to her ten millions of people. The rights of the emperor of Germany were moderated by the real strength of the great number of powerful princes who composed the German empire, and by the guarantee of the greatest powers of Europe; in fact the reality of the sovereignty of the emperor was trifling. That of Prussia, however, over two neighboring states, would be in right and in fact an entire and absolute destruction of the sovereignty of those states. Our government does not wish to ratify it, the Prussian troops, however, are advancing and marching towards Gottingen.
Monsieur.
WEYMAR, Sept. 11.
The whole army of Silesia, commanded by the prince of Hohenlohe, and consisting of about 30,000 men, crossed the Elbe to day near Dresden. If we may believe general report, 130,000 Russians are entering Silesia as a corps de reserve. Saxony, according to some, will furnish 20,000, and according to others 30,000 men who will assist in occupying Thuringia.
The French are concentrating themselves in force near Bayreuth and Cobourg where, according to all appearance, the first blow will be struck unless it should be in the environs of Munster.
Our most serene duke yesterday received orders for his departure—he commands in chief a corps of the Prussian Army.
VIENNA, Sept. 10.
According to accounts received from Major-General Count Bellegarde, the notification of the signing of the treaty of peace, by M. D'Oubril, which he had communicated to the Russian Admiral Senavin, commanding at Cataro, had no effect. As his orders therefore, were to obtain possession of Cataro by consent or force, he cast anchor with his squadron before the place; but he found the Russians far from inclined to surrender. The Russian commandant even declared, that if the Austrians attempted to land, he should treat them as enemies, and sink their ships, as it was impossible to undertake any thing with hope of success. Count Bellegarde has determined to wait for new instructions, and had sent the Chevalier de l'Empire to general Lauriston, to inform him of the situation of affairs.
We are assured that a considerable park of artillery will be established two leagues from Brunn. At this moment magazines, ammunition, artillery, &c. are conveying from Linz to Budwes. It is especially to the honor of the Archduke Charles, that he has been able in a very short time, to place the army on a very respectable footing. Not only all the regiments are more than complete, but he has collected a prodigious quantity of ammunition of every kind. The corps in Moravia alone has already in its magazine 13,000 more than are wanted.
LONDON, Sept. 30.
We are persuaded the public will feel great satisfaction in hearing that Mr. Whitbread has accepted the office of Secretary of War. We congratulate the country on the accession of such an able conductor to the present vigorous administration.
On Thursday a court of common council will be held to consider a motion for thanking the gallant officers commanding at the victory of Maida, the capture of Buenos Ayres, and the conquest of the Cape of Good Hope, &c.
French and Dutch papers, the first to the 27th, the latter to the 26th inst. have reached us; their contents are very important.
It is not improbable that hostilities will have commenced in the course of the present week between the French and Prussians. Bonaparte left St. Cloud last Wednesday night, to take the command of the army. The Monsieur , which announces it says "that it is supposed the Emperor proceeds towards Mayence." There is no doubt that he will put himself at the head of that part of his forces which is concentrated on the Saxon frontier. From the circumstance of his departure from Paris, it is obvious that the usual mode of negotiation has failed; and that whatever adjustment may hereafter take place, will be arranged at the head of the respective armies. Bonaparte may conceive hopes of negotiating to more advantage with the sword in his hand, than in the amicable conferences which took place between Knobledorf and Talleyrand, at Paris. It is not, indeed, improbable that, previous to any general action, he may propose an interview to his Prussian Majesty, and endeavor to effect, in a personal conference, what had been in vain attempted by their respective ministers. It is clear that he is prepared to treat as well as fight, for Talleyrand has followed him.
JOHN C. SHINDLE,
Lately returned from the Mediterranean.
Informs the Citizens of Washington and the public in general that he has commenced the TIN and SHEET IRON business in its various branches, opposite the corner Market near the Pennsylvania avenue where he is ready to serve those who will please to favor him with their custom. Spouting for houses executed upon the shortest notice and reasonable terms—He has also received and offers for sale, the following articles in the Hardware Line, of the latest improvements upon low terms for cash, Cast iron pans of elegant patterns assorted, Polished Steel do. with brass knobs assorted, Shovels and tongs do. with do. Fluted and plain do. with receivers, Brads and iron candlesticks of all sorts, Spanned do. with handles and extinguishers complete. A handsome assortment of tea kettles and tea canisters, Also patent metal tea kettles and sauce pans, Cast iron, polished steel mufTers with springs, Hand bellows, ladles and skimmers, Bread baskets and knife trays, Elegant metal tea pots, Cast iron pots and Dutch ovens of ALL sizes, Skelets, spiders, &c. Coal hods and shovels, A few elegant green wire fenders. Washington, Nov. 26—3t.
FIRE WOOD.
I wish to purchase 2000 CORDS of Wood on the Potomac river, or its branches, convenient to navigable water. Persons having 50 Cords and upwards for sale will please give a particular description of the harbor and landing from whence it must be taken; the distance the wood now stands from the Landing; the distance it must be boated from the landing to a vessel drawing six feet water, and the distance of the Landing from some well known place on the river. as for instance, Crancy Island, Potomac Creek, Cedar Point, Blackstones Island, &c. &c. Letters by the mail, paid, informing the lowest price that will be taken for O.K. and HICKORY, either standing or delivered at a Landing, will be immediately attended to, and the postage of Letters in answer thereto will be paid by me.
RICHARD WILLSON,
Treasury Department, Washington City, November 10—co3t
FRANCIS P. HAMILTON,
HAS commenced the practice of LAW, and opened an office on Capitol Hill, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Claxton. Nov. 28—3t.
Washington City Boarding House.
MRS. THOMPSON, informs the public, that having taken two of the six buildings, she has it in her power to accommodate a number of ladies & gentlemen, either as transient boarders, or by the year. Travellers, members of congress and others, will find it an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and George Town, dry, healthy, and convenient to the public offices, with the advantage of excellent water. She has good apartments for servants, excellent stables and coach houses, and will spare no pains to give general satisfaction to those who honor her with their custom. Nov. 27 w6t.
A TEACHER WANTED.
A MAN who can come well recommended, competent to teach the English Language grammatically, the mathematics and Geography; by application to the Rev. Mr. Thomas Harrison of Prince William county, Virginia, or to Mr. David Boyle, merchant of Dumfries, may secure a salary for the next year, of Two hundred and fifty dollars, on his board. Letters directed to Mr. Boyle, post paid, will be duly attended to. November 19—3w.

The CONGRESS of the United States this day commence their sittings. From the number of members, who had arrived in the course of yesterday and for some days preceding, we think it highly probable that quorums will be formed of both Houses. The highest interest is excited with respect to the contents of the Message of the Chief Magistrate.
WE have conversed with a number of representatives in Congress just arrived from the Western country. They confirm the opinion frequently expressed by us, that the Western states are warmly and indissolubly attached to the Union; and declare with confidence that any man, who should make an attempt towards a separation would meet with universal abhorrence and opposition. The project ascribed to Col. Burr is said to have excited no feeling, but that of derision. The people acknowledge that they are happier and better supplied with the measures of the general government than they ever have been heretofore. Why should they, then, favor a scheme, which, while it promises them no good, holds out the most dreadful evils? Are they malleable to the wills of desperate and unprincipled men? Such is said to be their devotion to the general government, and their confidence in the intelligence and zeal of its friends; for them, that there is no doubt but that they will discountenance and oppose any unauthorized plan of attack even on the possessions of Spain, however vulnerable they know them to be, and however odious the conduct of that nation is to them.
The Legislature of Maryland have elected PHILIP RELD, a Senator in the Congress of the United States, in the room of Robert Wright, recently appointed Governor of that state—Mr. Reld is a decided republican.
THOMAS SPALDING, late a representative of the state of Georgia, having resigned his seat in the present Congress, the Governor of that state has directed an election to be held to supply the vacancy on the 1st Monday in December.
The expenses of the State of Vermont the last year were 22,762 dolls. Receipts 28,317. Cash in the Treasury 21,031.
Elias Glenn, has been appointed a member of the senate of Maryland in the room of John Thompson Mason, not duly qualified to take a seat.
NAVY.
Several pieces have been lately offered to the consideration of the public in this print on the subject of Naval power. Few subjects possess intrinsically a higher interest; nor has there ever been a crisis in the affairs of this country more loudly calling for an investigation of the question how far it is our policy to extend this establishment. In these pieces this interesting point has been discussed with that temper which is almost invariably characteristic of the love of truth. All personal reflections have been avoided, and party spirit, so apt to obtrude into all political disquisitions, has been kept out of view. To those, who have not narrowly observed the obligations of party passion, it will be cause of astonishment that Essays thus temperate in their style, and important in their object, should be denounced as the offspring of pusillanimous councils, and as proofs of the disposition of the administration to prostrate the honor and prosperity of their country. This malignant demon, with its usual follies, without a solitary reason for the opinion, boldly proclaims the ideas they contain as indicative of those of the administration, pay as emanating directly from them. It is because the federal prints, when in unison with those in power, acknowledging no sentiments but those of servility and yielding an implicit obedience to their leaders, ascribe, now the tables are turned, the same devotion to their opponents? But though charity might frame this apology for their sentiments, justice compels us to say that, however in this respect they may strive to deceive others, they are not themselves deceived. It may be policy to impress the opinion on their adherents that the administration is upheld by the servility of sycophants, by personal favor and interest; but they know that this is not the case. They know that as it rose on principles of general justice and common welfare, so it is still maintained on the same foundations; and that its popularity does not rest on the adulation of courtiers, but the blessings of the people. They know that, so far from resorting to the arts of corruption, it has from the earliest period of its existence to the present moment, systematically reduced every establishment on which these arts depend for nutriment. Debt, taxes, army, and offices have all been reduced. And with regard to the press, the most invaluable institution under a free government, they have left it as free as air to minister to the general happiness. Freedom of discussion has not been invaded in a single instance, and even the basest scoundrel that ever disgraced the most corrupt age, has been punished alone with contempt. This has been the proud defence of the virtue of a man, who, notwithstanding the chequered scene of a long, a busy and an arduous life, may look the world in the face with-
out a blush. View, on the other hand, the department of the presses friendly to the administration. Have they defined an idol? Have they indiscriminately approved all the measures of the administration in detail as well as in their outline? Have they advocated as immaculate the conduct of every man in their party, or as the most enlightened every measure of the cabinet? Have they stripped those in office of every attribute of frail mortality and worshiped even their errors? No—Their support has been manly, discriminating, independent. What honesty dictated, what truth approved, what justice extorted, they have said—and no more. They have ministered to the vanity of no man, by ascribing to him a visionary perfection; but have fearlessly avowed their disapprobation of what they disapproved, not, it is true, with the malignity of an enemy, but with the firmness of a friend. Their columns have been open to a full and fair discussion of public measures, and the same paper has often contained an exposure and vindication of the same conduct. On some points their suffrages have been unanimous; while on others they have differed. Among the latter is the important subject of a navy, on which the wisest and best men of all parties have entertained doubts. If Jefferson hesitates to recommend the rapid extension of this instrument of offence as well as defence, so did Washington.
Let not then Essays, on one side or the other of this subject, which may chance to appear in prints characterised by an adherence to republican politics, be ascribed to the administration. Let them not even be invariably ascribed to the Editor, who is often bound to admit performances containing opinions directly at variance with his own; and whose only safe and honest decision is to admit whatever, by its direct effect, or probable issue, is calculated to advance the general welfare.
We may then fearlessly pronounce that there is no political topic more deserving of a full, candid and temperate discussion than the extent to which it is the policy of the United States to carry their naval power. It is, indeed highly desirable that a discussion, which may have the most powerful influence on the condition and character of this country, should be investigated, if possible, by minds exempt from party prejudice, for it will not be denied, that all parties have their prejudices. It is with such a disposition that we shall offer a few remarks on this subject, without, in the least aiming at that profound and comprehensive investigation to which we think it eminently entitled.
There are two views of the subject, which admit, in a great degree, of separate investigation; the one pecuniary; the other political. Although it cannot be doubted that political duties legitimately spring altogether from the obligation to promote the interests of the individuals of which communities are composed, yet such is the vicious organization of governments that political principles, as they are called, often enjoin a course of conduct on rulers directly at variance with the personal interests of their subjects or citizens. Let it, however, be recollected that the distinct feature of our system of government is subserviency to the promotion of the salus populi , the common welfare; and that so far only as those who administer it, advance by their measures this welfare, they are the honest organs of the people. However, therefore, under other governments, there may exist a variance, often amounting to hostility, between the discharge of political duties & the advancement of the personal interests of those who compose communities, here it is our pride and our happiness, that the one entirely flows from the other. The duties of the ruler arise solely out of those measures which are the best promotive of the general weal.
We shall then, in the first place, consider a navy relative to the pecuniary benefit derivable from it. On the one hand it is contended, that by a competent naval defence a nation is enabled to extend its trade much beyond the point to which it could be carried without such defence, whereby she reaps a great gain. On the other hand, it is maintained that a navy, under its best establishment, is a source of much greater expense than gain, by the capital which it employs, which could otherwise be engaged under the auspices of individual enterprise, and by the diversion of a considerable portion of the labor of the community from its natural pursuits.
On the very threshold of the discussion we are met by the difficulty of forming any definite idea of a competent naval force. A certain naval force may be adequate to the protection of our ports and harbors; or it may be adequate to the protection of our trade in a state of peace; or it may be adequate to its protection in a state of war. It will at once be perceived that the term competent , under these several aspects, will convey a very different meaning. In the first case some definite limits may be assigned; but, in the two latter, and more especially the last it scarcely admits of any limits, and certainly of none which do not greatly transcend the present capacity of the country.
How then shall we estimate the expense attending an establishment thus variable and indefinite? It would be visionary to hold out the idea of extending our navy to the length to which Britain has gone, although without doing so, we shall not be able to maintain by force our commercial rights against that ambitious and aggressive nation. On the contrary, the friends of a navy will not rest satisfied with a force alone competent to the protection of our ports and harbors. Let us then take an intermediate point, and consider a navy composed of fifty ships of the line and as
many frigates as constituting a force that would enable us effectually to resist the aggressions of rival or hostile powers.
The original cost of such an establishment cannot be computed at less than forty millions of dollars; and the annual maintenance, on an average, at fifteen millions.
The only way in which the original establishment could be made would be by the creation of funded stock to the amount of forty millions, the annual interest on which would be 2,400,000 which added to the charge for maintenance,
15,000,000 would be 17,400,000 Now let us enquire into the benefits, derivable from this protection.
Our exports average the annual amount of 40,000,000 And our imports, consumed among ourselves about the same amount 40,000,000
Making together 80,000,000
Thus it appears that the secure enjoyment of a trade amounting to 80,000,000 would require an annual expense of 17,400,000 dollars, or a duty of about fourteen per cent. which greatly exceeds the highest commercial profit. This can be easily demonstrated. The average duration of our voyages not exceeding six months, the merchant is able to make two voyages in the course of the year, and the sum with which he purchases exports is ordinarily the fund with which he buys foreign articles in return imported into the United States. It follows that in the course of a year he is enabled with one million to export to the amount of two millions, and to import to a like amount. Ten per centum on his capital is considered by the merchant as a good living profit. A capital of twenty millions of dollars will therefore be sufficient for the purchase of our present imports and exports. Add to this amount fifteen millions for the value of shipping and expenses of freight, &c.—and we have the sum of thirty five millions, a good mercantile profit on which would not exceed three millions and a half. And for insuring this profit we are called upon to pay the annual sum of seventeen millions four hundred thousand dollars, involving a clear loss of near fourteen millions.
But this is not all. Such an establishment would divert an immense capital from its ordinary pursuits, and would probably be more productive in checking the improvement of the country than any other circumstance that can be named. We may, however, be told by some visionary financiers that the creation of a stock of forty millions would add so much to the mass of national wealth, and that instead of diminishing it would increase our aggregate riches. But to this it may be conclusively answered that if the new stock should be other than nominal wealth, it would necessarily arise on the diminution of some other source of wealth, as it cannot, with the least reason, be maintained that the mere creation of paper promises to a certain amount adds to the national wealth to that amount. The truth is, that the creation of such a stock would be accompanied by the annual charge we have stated on the active wealth of the country, and inasmuch as that charge derogated from the clear gains of personal industry, would it diminish the aggregate wealth of the nation. It would be taking from the farmer a great and certain profit to protect him in a doubtful, and, at the best, a smaller one.
Further, it would render unproductive the labor of at least sixty thousand male effective adults, amounting to at least one-fifteenth part of the male effective labor of the community. It is difficult to form a correct estimate of the effects of such a subtraction of labor. If we value the labor of a man in the United States at half a dollar a day, it would amount to an annual loss of nine millions of dollars.
Combining these results, we are presented with the following view:
  Dollars.   The interest chargeable on the contemplated naval establishment, with the annual charge for its maintenance is 17,400,000   The profit on the capital of forty millions withdrawn from its ordinary employment, calculated at 10 per cent. is 4,000,000   The productive labor lost by taking off from their usual employment 60,000 seamen is 9,000,000   Making the aggregate sum of 30,400,000   The only set off against which, making the most liberal allowance, and supposing the whole mercantile profit saved from loss, is 3,500,000   Making a clear annual loss of 26,900,000   But the admirers of a navy, startled by this picture, and perceiving that commerce, with all its meretricious allurements, is not worth such a protection, that such a protection would indeed ruin the nation, will probably descend in their demands, and profess themselves satisfied with half the proposed establishment, viz. twenty five ships of the line and as many frigates. But on the basis of the foregoing calculation this would involve an annual loss of eleven millions seven hundred thousand dollars.  Bring down the establishment to a fourth, and the loss would still be above four millions.
Descending still lower, six ships of the line and as many frigates will leave the profit and loss almost equal.
Here, then, we have at length come to a point of some importance. It may on some plausible grounds be said, that our trade is worth protecting by a naval establishment, if it can be effectually done by six ships of the line and six frigates. But is there a statesman among us, is there even an infant in political economy that will maintain that it can be, who will not admit that such a piggly force, would be but a "bull-rush against the ocean."
(To be Continued.)
CORRECT LIST OF Members of Congress from the State of South Carolina.
 For Charleston district—Robert Marion.  For Beaufort, Barnwell and Edgefield—General William Butler.  For Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Darlington and Marlborough—D. R. Williams.  For Colleton, Orangeburgh and Richmond—John Taylor.  For Sumter, Kershaw, Lancaster, Fairfield and Chesterfield—General Richard Winn.  For Abbeville, Laurens and Newberry—Levi Casey.  For Chester, Spartanburg, Union and York—General T. Moore.  For Pendleton and Greenville—L. J. Alston. 
The following is given in a Washington, (K.) paper as an extract from a letter, dated Frankfort, November 8th, 1806.
"A letter received by a gentleman here, from general Wilkinson, of recent date, mentions his having captured sixty mules, thirty of which were loaded with silver, together with their escort; and that he was on his march to meet the Spanish army, and was then within a small distance of them, and although his number of men was far inferior to those of the Spaniards, he felt confident if an action ensued that he should defeat them.
"On Wednesday last the attorney for the United States for the district of Kentucky, made a motion to the federal court, now in session at this place, for a process to bring before the court col. Burr, late vice president of the U. S. (who was then in Lexington) to answer charges stated in an affidavit, made by the attorney, that he was well informed, and verily believed, that col. Burr was forming an expedition (and purchasing stores &c. for the purpose) against some part of his catholic majesty's colonies now in amity with the U. S. The court, however, no doubt from the importance of the subject, ordered a grand jury to be summoned, before whom I suppose the attorney will prefer an indictment. The jury was sworn to day, and ordered by the court to appear on Wednesday next, by which time the attorney is to produce the evidence in support thereof. Should the grand jury find, a true bill, it is probable that an immediate trial will be had, as col. Burr has come to town for the purpose of meeting the charge."
SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY on the 12th of November.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
THE period of your annual meeting has arrived, and I am pleased to be able to say, that since your last session, no political occurrence of a singular or extraordinary kind has transpired. Happy with us the lapse of a year is marked only by the roll of seasons, and resulting avocations of man—Instead of mingling condolence on the ravages of war, or deplored the convulsions of intrigue or faction, we have to felicitate ourselves, and we ought to feel a gratitude to the ruler of events, that the government of America has as yet been permitted to escape these worst of evils; That she enjoys peace, and that all is tranquil—We ought not however to forget that from foreign war or domestic inquietude, no government whatever has escaped—That appearances at present are rather inauspicious—And that our reliance in either event under a benign providence, may well be placed in the attachment of our citizens to their government, in their unanimity and co-operation so signally displayed in the revolution and in a redeeming energy in the texture of the general government; upon which as upon the rock of our political salvation let us entirely repose.
In viewing the aspect of things at home we find that the roll of the last session, has not been the most kindly. The alarm excited by the long and severe drought was felt by all, and forebodings of the most unpleasant kind indulged; but thanks to an indulgent Providence such is our enviable situation in point of soil and climate that the most forbidding season has no other influence upon our harvest, than to reduce habitual profusion, down to temporary economy, without imposing distress or inflicting want upon any grade of society. Such only, I feel a pleasure in saying, has been the effect of the last season on this favored land. Agriculture, commerce & manufactures seem to be shaping their own courses and to be in a state of silent, but perceivable progression—Ease and contentment appear to be the most prominent traits of the general complexion; and yours gentlemen is the pleasing task by legislative vigilance and scrutiny still farther to promote this happy state of things. The adoption of a matured and highly perfected system of jurisprudence to this end, is a point upon which none will dissent, but one upon which I shall not at this time detain you—my former communications were at some length upon that subject.
I cannot help remarking that the crowded docket and the frequent reversals in the court of appeals, seem to indicate that the several statutes of jeofails require revision & amendment—It is certainly not the interest of the community that the rights of individuals should be embarrassed by delay, encumbered with expense, and ultimately hang upon a point of technicality.
The finances of the government for several years have been low—Its creditors have been paid with paper, which they have been constrained to pass off at a discount both injurious to themselves and disreputable to the government—It will no doubt have its merited attention with you.
It is with pleasure I inform you that the Penitentiary establishment, owing to the industry and vigilance and capacity of the present keeper and agent, bids fair to meet the most ardent anticipation of its humane projectors and advocates—It will not only answer its corrective purposes; but if arrangement be made for the constant supply of materials, it will by the labor of the convicts in addition to the defrayment of its own expenses, furnish a small annual revenue to the state. Attempts on the part of the convicts to escape, and particularly an attempt made by some of them in the course of the last summer, and set fire to the buildings, seem strongly to invite legislative attention to the Penitentiary regulations, and to suggest the utility if not the necessity of providing an engine for the extinction of fire—When the quantity and value of public buildings at this place are considered, and their liability to fire, the provision of an engine should seem indispensable; but these subjects I submit to your consideration.
Gentlemen, the unhappy & very perplexing confliction of titles to lands in this country, under the laws of Virginia, has been felt by almost every individual in the state—It has been universally regretted and justly considered as the greatest, and feared as the most interminable evil to which we are incident—It was with pleasure I saw it occupy the attention of the legislature at their last session; I hoped that their wisdom would have devised a cure for this inveterate malady; for I think it is not incurable—But they rose without coming to any conclusion on the subject—they seemed to be deterred by the pactional provision against any alteration in the land laws—But when it is considered, that by the paction between this state and Virginia, upon that subject, it is provided that those laws or any of them may be altered by the consent of the contracting states—Would it not be well to pass a law, limiting this kind of dispute to a reasonable time, accompanied with legislative provisions, to obtain the consent of Virginia? The attempt is surely worth making.
Gentlemen, let me solicit your very special attention to the federal laws on the subject of the militia of this state. If the militia be, as we boast it is, the reliance of a republic in every case of exigency, whether at home or from abroad—It is surely our soundest policy, to have the laws upon the subject of its discipline and the duties of its officers of every grade, as clear and as explicit as possible.
It cannot be known at what moment even the continuance of a government like ours may be made to hang upon the efficiency of its militia—Therefore the importance of its being well regulated must be obvious.
Conformably to the act of the last session of the general Assembly, entitled "an act to amend the act incorporating the Ohio Canal Company," I subscribed on behalf of the state the number of shares directed by the tenth section of that act—What progress or to what extent subscriptions have been obtained, I am not informed—Copies of the act, with the report of the managers appointed by a former law, with the map and notes, have been transmitted to the several states and to congress, as directed by the resolution of the 21st. of December last, as has also the memorial on that subject, which was submitted to the House of representatives of the U. S. on the 28th day of February last, but no decision had thereon.
The original vouchers and other documents, filed in the Auditor's office, for military services paid by this state, have been transmitted to the city of Washington and put into a train for examination.
I conclude, gentlemen, with assuring you that gratitude for restored health is heightened by the pleasure I feel in being able to make to you in person, the above declaration of my ready and sincere co-operation in every measure of public utility.
CHRISTO. GREENUP, Frankfort, Nov. 5th, 1806.
Philadelphia, Nov. 16.
Capt. Sturges, of the Evander, informs, that it was reported at St. Thomas previous to his departure, that 3 French ships of the line had got into Martinique, after having had an engagement with a British squadron, in which the French had lost four of their consorts, having on board 1000 troops.—Further particulars were not known.
Our correspondent at Nassau has furnished us with the Royal Gazette from the 7th October to the 4th inst. from which we have made the

following and several marine extracts. NASSAU Oct. 21. The late disastrous gales having destroyed the crops of provisions planted on the out islands as well as those which the planters had in their barns, a very considerable quantity of corn will be immediately wanted. At present there is not a bushel of that article for sale in the whole colony; and in case foreign cargoes of it do not arrive soon from the American States, very serious apprehensions may be entertained.
The vessels belonging to this port which were fit to bring our supplies from the continent, are either lost, or so much damaged as to be irreparable for a considerable time to come—we cannot therefore depend upon our own exertions in this respect, because we have none left within our power at present.
We can further venture to say, that while the scarcity of provisions continues, American vessels which bring corn will also be permitted to import salted provisions.
FROM THE LONDON COURIER, Sept. 30. The murder of the bookseller Palm, by command of Bonaparte, deserves to excite, in a peculiar degree, the attention of this country, the last refuge and asylum of the freedom of the press.—Our readers know that we was dragged from a city under the protection of Prussia, for selling a work containing Free Structures on the conduct of Bonaparte; tried by a military commission, and shot in the Austrian city of Braunau—an insult both to Prussia and Austria. The conduct of this man was most gallant; he was offered his pardon upon condition that he gave up the name of the author, which he refused. The offer was again put to him at the place of execution, but he called out "that he would rather die than betray the author."—He was immediately shot.—He has left a widow and three children, & the Hamburg paper says that a subscription has been opened for them.
But the cause of M. Palm is not merely the cause of Germany, nor of the continent—it is the cause of England, it is the cause of human nature. That detestable tyrant, Bonaparte, is determined to revenge by the sword the insults he receives from the pen; and to assassinate those who dare write or publish any strictures upon his conduct.
What the feelings of every man in this country will be upon this execrable murder we need not state—we are sure too, that the subscription for the widow and children of Palm will not be confined to Germany.
WASHINGTON CITY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 1. We have received from a gentleman of the first respectability just arrived from Kentucky the following statement of facts relative to the judicial proceedings in the case of col. Burr.
Judge Innes, having taken time to consider the application of the Attorney of the district, which was to issue process to enforce the attendance of Mr. Burr, to answer interrogatories whether he was engaged in the scheme ascribed to him, and to enforce the attendance of witnesses to give testimony on the same point, on the 7th or 8th of November, (our informant is not certain which day) pronounced the decision of the court, which was that the court did not possess the power to grant the motion, and if they did, that the affidavit was not sufficient ground for it.
On the motion of the attorney of the district, the court then ordered a grand jury to be summoned instanter , which was accordingly formed during the sitting of the court. At this point of time Mr. Burr, attended by his council, appeared in court. Mr. Burr addressed the court, and said that having understood, just as he was about to leave the state, that certain charges had been preferred against him, he had come from Lexington for the purpose of requesting that an immediate investigation might be had. Mr. Daveliss, the district attorney, said he was not prepared to go into an immediate investigation before the grand jury, and moved that they should be dismissed until the Wednesday following, to give him an opportunity, in the meantime, to summon his witnesses. The court granted the motion. On Wednesday the court met. Of thirteen witnesses summoned, twelve appeared. The only absent witness was a member of the legislature of the Indiana territory, then said to be sitting. The grand jury likewise attended. In this stage of the business, Mr. Daveliss, it is said, without assigning any reason, informed the court that he was not prepared to carry the case before the grand jury, and moved their discharge, which accordingly took place. No reasons are assigned for this most extraordinary course of procedure.—Our informant adds that the state of the public mind in Kentucky was tranquil, and not a voice was heard in favor of separation.
Translated for the American. EXTRACT OF AN Official relation, respecting the Haytian campaign against the tyrant Dessalines, from the 15th to the 17th Oct.
A horrible attempt was to be made in the south part of this island—thousands of victims were to be sacrificed to the suspicion, or rather ferocity of Dessalines. Gen. Morcon, and their inspectors, Stephen Maintor were to be the executioners of the most sanguinary orders against the district of Aux Cayes. Already they were busy about the means of putting their schemes into operation, when they were both arrested by the brave Col. Wagnac, whereupon on the inhabitants of Aux Cayes rose in a body and swore to conquer or to die.
The minister at war, the generals Feron and Vaval, and the cols. Francisco and Bruni Leulane also joined the party of patriots. Having made his disposition, the minister left L'Anse a Veau, with the 15th and 16th half brigades, and advanced to the bridge of Mirogane. The next morning they held a conference with gen. Yayou, who was encamped at Petit Goave, and finding the latter well disposed to act in co-operation; they settled all points; but deferred proceeding farther until the arrival of general Pétion. Gen. Magloire Ambroise, and col. Homare, though the first was sick, yet evinced the same patriotic zeal.
On the 5th gen. Pétion arrived at Petit Goave, where he was received in the manner he deserved, by the troops. Both divisions marched to Grand Goave, where they found general Germain; who, though he feigned to join our party, was yet soon known to be a turncoat.
The night we passed at Leogane, and the next morning marched with the 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 21st and 24th half brigades, and three companies of dragoons, to Port au Prince, which place we were master of at four. General Germain becoming the more and more suspected, he was arrested at ten at night. A traveller informed us that Dessalines's vanguard was approaching us, and he in fact, came himself, without suspicion.
By the ship Pallas, captain Brown, who left Amsterdam on the 11th of October, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received Dutch papers to the 9th. They are principally occupied with the movements of those mighty masses of men who it seems are embodying for the purpose of rekindling the flames of war upon the continent of Europe.—To this important subject our translations from these papers are confined solely.
Lord Lauderdale, at the date of our latest advices from France (4th Oct.) was indrawn at the seat of General Junot, the Governor of Paris.
We learn that a new camp, to be called the camp of Aultlitz, was forming at Zick. Four Russian ships of the line and 4 frigates, bound for the Mediterranean, anchored at Copenhagen on the 23d September.
The army of Marshal Soult was collecting in the environs of Pfaffenhausen and Ingolstadt; that of Marshal Bernadotte between Nuremberg and Furth; both armies are to be under the command of Bernadotte, and are estimated at 60,000 men. Davoust's army of 30,000 were marching to Anspach as a reinforcement. The corps of Lefebvre (formerly Mortier's) consisting of 20,000 were drawing near to Schweinfurt, and that of marshal Ney was on its march. All the troops which were posted on the Weare are to reinforce the army of marshal Augereau.
Concerning the movements of Prussia it is stated, in letters from Berlin of the 30th September, that no doubt existed there of the speedy commencement of hostilities. In a declaration to France, Prussia is said to have insisted that Bonaparte should withdraw his troops from Germany, that he should not inter-meddle in the affairs of the north, and that he should accede to measures for restoring a continental peace.
The army of Saxony consists of about 100,000 men. Baron Jacobi, formerly the Prussian envoy to Great Britain, left Hamburg for London on the second of October.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from Dutch papers to the 9th October. PARIS, Oct. 1. His majesty the emperor, arrived at Verdun on the 26th September, and reached Metz on the 28th, accompanied by prince Borghese, Marshals Kellerman, Duroc, Augereau, Moncey, Bessieres, and a number of others, with 10,000 men.
HAGUE, Oct. 5. Letters from Nimeguen state that several regiments of French and Dutch troops have passed through that city, and that the army in the neighborhood will consist of 100,000 men, in two divisions, one of them to be commanded by gen. Michaud, whose head quarters are at Dietersford; the other consisting of the king's guard, horse artillery, &c. by gen. Dumonceau.
This morning early the king left this place for the army. [He arrived on the same day at Driebergen, reviewed several regiments, and proceeded the next morning to Wingezel.] AMSTERDAM, Oct. 6. French papers mention, that 8000 men are immediately expected at Coblenz, where they are immediately to assume a military position round that city. The first detachment of the army of gen. Oudenot, have arrived at Strasburg by the way of the Rhine. There are continual embarkations of troops on the Rhine, which are constantly arriving from France, to join the grand army, whilst other corps go by water to the same destination.
DRESDEN, Sept. 23. The French ambassador Monf. Durand has demanded his passports. The number of Prussian troops posted several days past in the mountains near this city, amount to 60,000 men—the head quarters which was here is now removed to Frisburg, because the troops are advancing. The whole Saxon army is in motion, and will immediately march, except five battalions and two regiments of cavalry that remain behind. The Saxon army is estimated at 25,000 men. It is reported that the King of Prussia, and the Dukes of Brunswick and Saxon-Weimer are expected here.
POREN, (Poland) Sept. 23. Prussian troops are continually passing through this place for Germany.
BANKS OF THE NISSA, Sept. 24. The Servians and the Turks had a most desperate battle on the 29th and 30th of August. The former were surrounded by 15,000 Turks during the action; but being reinforced by 7000 men, the tide of victory turned in their favor, and they defeated the Turks with great slaughter, leaving upwards of 4000 dead on the field. They also took 500 horses, a number of wules, ammunition, cannon, and many prisoners.
BERLIN, Sept. 27. Laforet, the French ambassador here, has not yet received his passports, though he has solicited them, and though he has discharged most of his servants as
measure preparatory to quitting this city. It is, however, still hoped, that a rupture will be prevented.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 28. The Prussian army now in motion is posted in several divisions from East-Friesland to the borders of Bohemia, & is said to consist of 230,000 men, exclusive of a powerful militia. Gen. Blucher commands the right wing, which can be immediately supported by gen. Ruchel. The duke of Brunswick commands the centre, and prince Hohenlohe, the left wing. Besides these officers, there are the prince of Hesse, marshal Mollendorf, 7 generals and 23 lieutenants of infantry, 5 generals and 11 lieutenants of cavalry, 100 major-generals, 113 colonels, 62 lieutenant-colonels, and 666 majors. The annual expenses of this army will be from 22 to 24,000,000, which is nearly two thirds of the whole income of the Prussian government. The king's life-guard commenced their march from Potsdam on the 31st of August. Some old generals have retired on a pension. The prince of Hohenlohe had demanded from the court of Dresden permission to march the Prussian army through that country, which is to be replaced by an army of Russians.
Report says, that Gen. Bucher has marched from Waldeck into Hesse. The arrival of Augereau is waited for with impatience. He is to remove his headquarters from Gressen to Wetzlar. After to-morrow 12000 men are expected at Mantz, and were also to march to Wetzlar. The park of heavy artillery of Ulm will be stationed in our environs and those of Darmstadt.
LIPPE, Sept. 28. The Prussian corps of reserve under prince Eugene of Wirttemberg, formerly posted at Kustrin, defiles along de Spree towards the Saxon frontier, to be nearer the principal Prussian army.
MONEY FOUND. FOUND between Elk Ridge Land and the city of Baltimore, a RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, containing a role of Bank Notes, and other property—the owner may have the above, by giving a satisfactory description of said book and contents and paying the cost of advertising on application to TIMOTHY CALDWELL, Near the West Market, Washington City, Dec. 1—3c.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS information has been received that sundry persons, citizens of the United States, or residents within the same are conspiring and confederating together to begin and set on foot provide and prepare the means for a military expedition or enterprise against the dominions of Spain, that for this purpose, they are fitting out and arming vessels in the western waters of the United States, collecting provisions, arms, military stores, and other means, are deceiving and seducing honest and well meaning citizens under various pretences, to engage in their criminal enterprises, are organizing, officering and arming themselves for the same, contrary to the laws in such cases made and provided: I have therefore thought fit to issue this my PROCLAMATION, warning and enjoining all faithful citizens who have been led without due knowledge or consideration to participate in the said unlawful enterprises, to withdraw from the same without delay; and commanding all persons whatsoever, engaged or concerned in the same, to cease all further proceedings therein, as they will answer the contrary at their peril; and incur prosecution with all the rigors of the law.—And I hereby enjoin and require all officers, civil and military, of the United States, or of any of the states or territories, and especially all governors, and other executive authorities, all judges, justices and other officers of the peace, all military officers of the army or navy of the United States, and officers of the militia, to be vigilant each within his respective department, and according to his functions, in searching out, and bringing to condign punishment, all persons engaged, or concerned in such enterprise, in seizing and detaining, subject to the dispositions of the law, all vessels, arms, military stores or other means provided or providing for the same, and in general in preventing the carrying on such expedition or enterprise, by all the lawful means, within their power: and I require all good and faithful citizens, and others within the United States, to be aiding and assisting herein, and especially in the discovery, apprehension and bringing to justice of all such offenders, in preventing the execution of their unlawful designs, and in giving information against them to the proper authorities.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and have signed the same with my hand. Given at the city of Washington on the twenty-seventh day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six, and in the year of the sovereignty and independence of the United States the thirty-first. (Signed.) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, (Signed.) JAMES MADISON. Secretary of State.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 26. One of the passengers in the ship Pallas from Amsterdam, informs us, that previous to his departure, he read in an Amsterdam paper of the 9th of Oct. an account of the capture of four French frigates by a squadron under the command of Com. Sir S. Hood, after a severe action. The French squadron consisted of five frigates (one of which escaped) bound from France for the West Indies, with troops, and mistaking com. Hood's ships for Indianmen, bore down upon them, and before they discovered their mistake, were within reach of the guns of the British squadron. Com. Hood lost an arm in the action. The same paper stated, that admiral sir Thomas Louis had also captured a French frigate on the coast of France. The above prizes had all arrived in England.
Several Subscribers to the National Intelligencer are in arrears. They are respectfully informed that payment must be made. The terms of the paper require the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance.
AT THE THEATRE.
MR MANFREDI, ON MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 1st, AT THE WASHINGTON THEATRE.
The Performance will commence, With a Spanish Dance by the Little meric n. Dancing on the Rope. A dance in character, with the balance pole by Miss LOUISA. Miss CATHERINE will dance an Italian dance on the rope—after which a French dance.
A grotesque dance, by Madam MANFREDI—the moving board—she will dance LA POUR LANA on the rope, with the balance pole, and play a handsome air on the Mandoline, on the rope, without it. The Coffee dance. Mr. Manfredi will dance with a boy on his shoulders. He will give a collation on the rope, to two persons. Without the balance pole, he will go through several feats with the hoop, Also Grand Military Evolutions, &c.
Mr. Manfredi will perform the DRUNKEN DRAGOON, on the rope. The CLOWN will divert the company with numerous comic raps. TUMBLING AGILITY OF THE CHILDREN, Who will perform several Feats on the Carpet in the Italian style.
Extraordinary Feats of the Tumblers, who will throw Somersets, backward and forward over tables and chairs.—Ground tumbling, with English and Spanish dances. The Egyptian PYRAMIDS. Mr. Manfredi will balance several persons on his arms, legs, &c. showing several perspectives in the Roman style. He will dance a Spanish FANDANGO over several EGGS.
The whole to conclude with a PANTOMIME, called, Harlequin Protected, BY THE MAGICIAN. Harlequin, Miss Catherine. Clown, Mr. Manfredi. Old man, Miss Louisa. Columbine, Mrs. Manfredi. Little Devil, The Little American. Magician, Mr. Menel. In the course of the performance Harlequin will make a great variety of changes in his dress with great facility.
PERFORMANCES ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. The doors to be opened at FIVE, and performance to begin at Half past SIX. Admittance—BOX ONE DOLLAR—PIT SEVENTY FIVE CENTS. The place will be made comfortable by stoves. No Segars to be smoked during the performance. Nov. 26.—
BOOTS and SHOES. JOHN MINCHIN, Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he manufactures and has on hand a large and elegant assortment of Gentlemen's fashionable boots, dancing pumps, dress and strong shoes of the first quality and workmanship. Two Apprentices wanted to the above business. New Jersey Avenue, near Law's buildings, December 1—1m NOTICE. This is to give notice that the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Peter Wood, jun. late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this third day of November 1806. JOHN T. WOOD, Administrator. November 9—w6t

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 26. THOMAS THORPE Respectfully informs the public that he has fitted up his House on 7 Street near the BANK, completely for the accommodation of TRAVELERS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, &c where eight or ten gentlemen can get genteel board, on moderate terms. Also stabling for several horses. November 26 3w
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE. W. & C. SMITH have received by the Welcome Return, Captain Creighton, from New York, 60 Boxes fresh Muscatel Raisins, 10 Boxes Sun Raisins, 10 Boxes Soft Shell Marseilles Almonds, 15 Boxes warranted Chocolate. Georgetown, Nov. 26 tf
JOHN COX Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS, which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap. No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13—spn&DG—6w
TEAS, WINES, BRANDY, GIN, SUGAR, &c. &c. Now landing from on board the Schooner Dispatich , captain Smith from New York. 40 chest of fresh hyson, young hyson, and hyson skin teas, warranted good, imported in August last, 1 chest and 13 small boxes fine imperial teas, 1 chest gunpowder tea, in small leaden canisters, 20 small boxes hyson Chinan tea, 1 pipe, 2 bds. and 4 quarter casks Sicily wine, 7 pipes genuine London particular Madeira wine, 4, 5, and 9 years old, 30 quarter casks old sherry wine, 12 do. Colmevar do. 10 do. Catalonia do. 1 pipe 2 bds. and 12 quarter casks, London particular Madeira, do. 1 pipe and 10 quarter casks Lisbon do. 12 pipes high 4th proof cognac brandy, some of it very old, 70 pipes Pierponts New York anchor gin, 12 bds. prime St. Croix sugars, 75 bds. tierces and barrels, Trinidad sugars calculated for retailing, the greater part entitled to drawback, 30 barrels loz. and lump sugars, 70 boxes mould candles, 24 do. spermaceti do. 6 bags pepper, 12 boxes London mustard, 10 boxes Florence oil in flasks, 15 baskets Marseilles do. in bottles, 30 boxes olives, capers and anchovies, 70 whole and half boxes best Havana legars, 100 bags sugar house molasses 100 small sacks Liverpool floured salt, 32 crates Liverpool ware, 300 jugs bottled Holland mustard oil, 100 do. do. 13 bales India piece goods, consisting of purlas, raitas, manoodies, saunah, &c. 1 bale very fine and wide Russia sheeting, 1000 yds. Coffee. Fresh Zinn currents, Smyrna figs, nutmegs, English walnuts, elberts, &c. 100 bushels and 120 barrels excellent potatoes. The above goods have been carefully selected in the New York market, and purchased on the best terms. They will be sold by the subscribers at their ware house opposite Lowndes wharf, at a moderate advance. WALTER R. & CLEMENT SMITH. WHO HAVE ALSO IN STORE, Old Port and Lisbon Wines, Holland Gin, Bordaux Brandy and a few crates Souchong Tea. George Town, October 29—wtf
On a liberal credit. The subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester , lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanlon at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
GEORGE TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES. THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MYER'S NEW LINE WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES's Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', MYER'S and FROST'S Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1—tf
BOARDING & LODGING, FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS EXCLUSIVELY. THE Subscriber is ready to accommodate members of Congress in the two houses occupied by him opposite to Mr. Duane's on Pennsylvania Avenue; containing seventeen lodging Rooms, all with fire places and nearly furnished, two of which can be easily converted into parlors. The greatest attention will be given to providing a good table. JOHN DOYNE. November 28— Good stabling for carriages and horses.
P. MAURO'S NEW GROCERY AND CROCKERY WARE STORE. THE Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of the city of Washington that he has lately received from New York and Philadelphia, a large & complete assortment of Groceries, Liquors, Fruits, and Crockery ware, that he expects with the first arrivals from Baltimore, a supply of the above articles, and that he has opened there opposite the SEVEN BUILDING , where he flatters himself that he will be able to accommodate his customers not only with the best and choicest kind of goods, especially fresh Teas, and Liquors, but on as low terms as elsewhere in this vicinity. P. MAURO.
P. MAURO, Professor of Music, begs the inhabitants of Washington and George Town, to accept of his hearty thanks for the encouragement he has been favored with, informing them that he does not intend to decline his profession, but that he shall continue as formerly to instruct on the Piano Forte, Ceman Puce, and Guitar. Washington city, November 10—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER has just supplied his shop in 8 Street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Limced oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor. New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Buzza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia, A choice assortment Of Extra Superior cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cambrics, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N.B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
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
50 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult mulatto JOE . Joe is a flour well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankien trowsers, also one old fur-trimmed coat and old hat much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. SINGLINGTON BURGER. N.B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P.S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—epts
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell at a very low price. Also London PIANO FORTES. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—1 Mar. 3
The Subscribers take this method of requesting DAVID DUNCAN late Collector of the port of Machias, to remit them on or before the 1st of March next the amount of their bond given to the United States, as judgment has been obtained against them on said bond. ROBERT ABBOTT, JNO. DODEMEAD. Detroit November 10—1m
To Rent, AND possession given on the 19th November next, the Two story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of F and 11th streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Way. Also 2 two story brick dwelling houses in a central situation, of which possession may be had immediately. For terms apply to THOS. HERTY. Oct. 17—3t & wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at D. RAPINA'S Book Store, Capitol Hill. Original Anecdotes of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, and of his family, his court, his ministers, his academies, and his literary friends—collected during a familiar intercourse of twenty years with that prince; translated from the French of D. MACAULT, Professor of Belles Lettres in the royal academy of Berlin—in 2 vols. price 2 dollars. Few works have been presented to the public so justly esteemed in Europe and America as this. The author has delineated the character of this great man in a manner so ingeniously that no person can read it without feeling a gratification which few works are calculated to produce in a similar degree. Also just Received, The life and pontificate of Leo. X. 1475—1521—4 vols. Charnock's memoirs of Lord Nelson. Moore's Epistles, odes, and other poems. Scott's Lay of the last Minstrel, a poem. D. R. Has always on hand an extensive assortment of books in every class of literature and science, which he will sell at reasonable prices. Monday 17—3w
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806—pff
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY. THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. resorting to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELL, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public. The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, flasks for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4—tf
Dr. MAGRUDER HAS FOR SALE TWENTY Hogsheads of good Brown Sugar which he will sell at a low price. A few casks of the best winter strained Lamp Oil, Window Glass of different sizes, Japan, Copal & other varnishes, glaziers Diamonds, Russian Cue, Salt Petre, Paper Hangings, Taylors patent liquid Shoe Blacking in jugs at 25 cents each, and his usual extensive assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, patent Medicines, Surgeons Instruments, Oil and Paints, Die Stuffs, Spices, &c. all of which have been purchased for cash; he can therefore sell many articles uncommonly cheap by the quantity. November 19—taw15t
ELISHA RIGGS, Has Imported by the latest arrivals from London & Liverpool, FIFTY-EIGHT PACKAGES SEASONABLE GOODS, Which are direct from the best manufacturers, and will be sold lower by the wholesale or retail, than can be afforded by any other house here, (being the only importer of DRY GOODS) among them are. 3 bales of fine cloths, casimers and cords, 12 do. second cloths, coatings, ladies cloths, napp'd, frize, Plains and Kendal cottons. 3 bales rose and duffle blankets and ruggs, 4 cases Blanchet's Bennets cords, dimities, furnitures and cotton shirtings, 6 cases fine hats, and umbrellas, 6 trunks, silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery, 1 trunk upholsterers, and hatters trimmings, 2 cases knives and forks, razors, fine cutlery, saddlery, and fashionable buttons, 5 bales flannels, stuffs, ferges and baizes, 1500 lb London feine twine, 2 bales carpets and carpeting, 3 cases Irish linens, sheetings, long lawns, table cloths, & Cheap diapers. Silks, mullins, chintzes and calicoes, Pelices, pelice, velvets, lace shades, & shawls. Spider net, and pick net, lace sleeves and gloves. Fancy mullin dresses, drapery, gauze and flowers. And many other articles, which will be sold low, for cash, or to punctilious persons only. George Town, Nov. 19—taw2m
For Sale. 1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted. 1 Case of Shoes and Booots. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martineque Noyau and Catchup 1 Small bale of Caffia. 3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Gun-Powder. 4 Boxes of B-Bon Chocolate. 1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea. Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days. JOHN GOULDING. Who has for sale. Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States. Also on hand as usual, A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine, Buccellos, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Boune, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porter, Ale, &c. &c. Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail. JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18—tf
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. MISS FINAGAN Respectfully informs the members of CONGRESS, that she still continues next door to Mr. Samuel Harrison Smith, Printer. Nov. 28—
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
NOTICE. THE creditors of Uriah Forst late deceased, whose claims have arisen since his bankruptcy, are requested to meet at ten o'clock on the first Monday in December next at Mr. Kay's office in Georgetown Town, at which time a payment of the assets in hand will take place, amongst the claims legally authenticated—those who do not attend, or who have not exhibited their claims, will be excluded. PHILIP B. KEY, Attorney for the Executrix. November 3—taw4w
TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from working away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of top in pines for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, of at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud. THOMAS NEWTON, Collector. November 24—tf
TO BE LET For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLIFDEN, RIVER, & KING HIRAM. Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEDLEY. Some thorough bred Colts, some broad tailed RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be post paid. WILLIAM THORNTON. City of Washington, Oct. 10—
TO RENT, On very low terms, FOUR convenient two story brick DWELLING HOUSES directly south of the Six Buildings. Apply to T. H. GILLISS, Washington city, Aug. 15—wtf
WILLIAM MARBURY, Has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by MR. BEEVER, next door above Mr. Bisba Riggs Store on Bridge Street, A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low. George Town, October 13—taw2m
PROPOSALS for opening, bridging and improving the road laid out under the direction of the Secretary at War, between Nashville in Tennessee and Grimsone Ford on Pierre river in the Mississippi territory, will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th day of December next. For the convenience of contractors the road will be divided into three parts, and separate proposals received for each. 1st. From Nashville to the Tennessee river, 112 miles. 2. From Tennessee river to Leonachitto creek, a branch of the Big Black river, 113 miles. 3. From Leonachitto creek to Grimsone Ford, 155 miles. NOTES. Note 1. The road is to be cleared of all trees and brush, twelve feet in width and made passable for a waggon. All streams not over forty feet wide are to be bridged, and the banks of other streams are to be heaved or sloped down so that they may be passable for a waggon. Note 2. The bridges are to be twelve feet broad supported by proper abutments, the bridge part to be composed of four pieces of timber not less than 10 inches in diameter at the smaller end, and covered with hewed logs whose original diameter was not less than 8 inches, the piers or supports of the bridge not to be more than twenty feet apart. Note 3. Some parts of the road will require causewaying, these will be pointed out by the Post Master General's agent. The causewaying is to be done with logs, 10 feet in length and not less than 6 nor over 9 inches in diameter, each is to be thrown upon them to render them passable, and where the places to be causewayed are subject to be overflowed the causeway is to have a rider on each side keyed down by forked stakes or stones and gravel. Note 4. It is supposed that there is already a cleared waggon path on some part of the distance, no awarding is to be done where that is the case. The work is to be completed by the first day of October 1807. Reasonable advances will be made at the commencement of the work, and the balance paid as soon as the work is completed. Mr. B. J. Meigs, and Mr. Thomas Wright are to decide whether it be executed conformable to contract. Note 5. The proposals should state the price by the mile for clearing, the price by the yard in length for causewaying, the price by the foot in length for the bridgework, and the price by the cubic yard for sloping or shelving the banks of watercourses. GIBRON GRANGER, Postmaster general. Sept. 15—tawt&15
AMSTERDAM GIN. JUST received by the ship WILLIAM MURDOCH direct from Amsterdam. 10 PIPES of the best HOLLAND GIN, for sale by W. & C. SMITH. Georgetown, Nov. 17—taw3w
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
FOR SALE, On the first day of December will be offered for sale at the late dwelling house of Richard Sprigg deceased near Upper Marlborough in Prince Georges county, a number of valuable Slaves, Men, Women and Children. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon if fair, if not the next fair day and to continue from day to day until the number contemplated is sold. The terms of sale are nine months credit on the purchaser's giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date. A deduction will be made on the day of sale for cash. November 3—wtf
NOTICE. IN pursuance of an order from the Orphans Court of Prince George's co. the subscriber will offer for sale, on the 8th day of December at the dwelling place of John Hughes late of said county deceased, (near Magruder's ferry) all the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Household Furniture, and Plantation Utensils.—The Terms of sale will be a credit of six months, the purchaser, or purchasers giving bond with approved security. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock. The subscriber moreover gives notice to all persons having claims against the estate of said Hughes, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof: and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM WHEMS, Administrator of John Hughes. November 17—w3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the mid-ler ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suppose he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. F. Caubin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN, Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
MR. ONEALE'S BOARDING HOUSE.
HE will accommodate, Twenty gentlemen in separate rooms, and stabling for 15 horses. A waiter to one or more gentlemen can be furnished if required. Also two furnished rooms to let in Jefferson street George Town, with the privilege of a kitchen and stable. Apply to WM. ONEALE, or Capt. JNO. MITCHELL, George Town. West Market, Washington city, November 28—3t
A HOUSE-KEEPER WANTED.
A middle aged woman, who can be well recommended, for Fidelity and capacity as a House-keeper, will meet with a situation in a small family, by applying to the printer. November 28—3top
LOTTERY
OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH, BALTIMORE. THE Managers of this Lottery intend to commence the drawing on the first Tuesday in January, and to draw 1000 tickets every week, till it be completed. Tickets may be had, till the drawing commences, at the original price of FIVE DOLLARS, of either of the Managers, in Baltimore or in the Provinces Market House Lottery of Baltimore will be received in payment. Orders, addressed to any of the managers, or to the price of the tickets annexed will be duly attended to.
  SCHEME. DOLLS.    1 Prize of 10,000 10,000  1 5,000 5,000  2 2000 4,000  3 1000 3,000  8 500 4,000  15 200 3,000  30 100 3,000  60 50 3,000  120 20 2,400  700 10 7,000  5100 5 25,500  6040 Prizes. 75,000  11960 Blanks. Sum raised including expenses, 15,000  18000 Tickets at five dollars each 90,000  
There are not two blanks to a prize. The prizes will be paid, without deduction, at the end of sixty days from the completion of the drawing; and such as may not be demanded within twelve months after, will be considered as generous donations to the objects of the Lottery, the chief of which is the erection of a new penitentiary house. The first drawn ticket will be entitled to 500 dollars, and the last to 2000 dollars, besides which there are several other stationary prizes.
John Merrymann, Mark Pringle, James Carroll, William Lorman, George Grundy, Isaac Philips, George Hoffman, Govers Hashkins, Managers. Baltimore, Nov. 12—2awtf
The postponement arises from the inability of the clerks to be ready in time
JAMES S. STEVENSON, Has for Sale at his Drug Store near the Navy Yard.
20 boxes window glass, 8 by 10, and 10 by 12. 12 boxes first quality Spanish segars, 10 boxes do. American do. Spermaceti and linseed oil, and a large assortment of Drugs and Paints, Washington Nov. 5—ew
NEGROES.
FOR SALE, for a term of years several Likely young Women, among them a very good Cook To hire by the year, two and Laborers and a Boy—they all have good character. Also to rent on north Street, square 143, a Two Story FRAMED HOUSE with two rooms on a floor and a passage. Enquire of the Printer, October 15—wtf