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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCCXXXV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1806.
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FROM THE ENQUIRER.
The following plan; the production of as patriotic a heart as ever animated the councils of this country, is most earnestly recommended to the consideration of the public. Unless some such plan be adopted, many of the monuments of our history will be irretrievably lost; and our posterity will have to regret, that though we were assisted by the labors of the press, we suffered them to grope amidst the reproachful darkness of antiquity.
Plan of an American Historical, Political and Philosophical Society, for collecting, preserving, multiplying and encouraging memorials relative to the political, civil and natural history of the United States, and of America in general.
The object of the Society may be
1. To collect all the authentic histories, voyages, journals, memoirs, maps, and other memorials which have been published in Europe and America, relative to the discovery, settlement, establishment, progress and improvement of the several states, colonies, provinces and islands in America; including such as relate to the aboriginal inhabitants, their customs manners and character; and such also as relate to the geographical, topographical and natural history of the American continent and islands, with their respective productions and commerce. And to preserve the same in well bound books, methodically arranged, according to their respective subjects and dates, in a public library, to be established at the seat of the government of the United States.
2. To collect, preserve, and arrange in like manner, all the charters, constitutions, laws, journals and other memorials relative to the government, civil institutions, civil history, and military operations of the several colonies now forming the United States, antecedent to their separation from the crown of Great Britain; and from that period to the conclusion of the peace with that government in 1788: together with such essays and controversial writings as were published, either in Europe or America at any time from the commencement of the dispute between the two countries, and all memoirs, manuscripts, and other memorials respecting the same that can now be procured or obtained, either in America or Europe.
3. To collect, preserve, and arrange in like manner, all the journals, acts, proceedings and propositions of the congress of the United States, and of the several states, respecting the former confederation, or the present constitution of the United States, and all the laws and acts of the government of the United States, and of the respective states, since the adoption of the Federal Constitution; and all reports, journals, speeches, controversial essays, and occasional or periodical publications, relative thereto, (including newspapers) which have heretofore appeared, or may hereafter appear, so far as the same can be collected.
4. To obtain a charter of incorporation, to erect a library and appoint a librarian to arrange and keep the books, and to preserve them from decay, by having those bound which need it, &c. &c.
5. To choose a standing committee annually (of whom three at least should reside at the seat of government) whose charge it might be to select and publish annually or oftener, one or more volumes of a museum, printed in octavo and bound, in which extracts, abridgements, or entire copies of such of the collections of the society might be published, for the use of the members, and all other persons wishing to purchase them, as they may judge most important, interesting or curious. Each member of the society to receive one copy gratis.
6. The library to be open every day, Sundays excepted, for six hours, and all persons admitted therein gratis; and such as may chuse to take copies or extracts from any of the books in the library, to be permitted to do so, gratis; but no book to be taken out of the library.
7. To publish a complete catalogue of all the collections of the society, methodically arranged, annually. Copies of which to be furnished the members of the society, gratis.
8. That standing committees be appointed in the principal towns of every state, for the purpose of purchasing the objects of the institution within the state, in which they reside.
9. That the society from time to time reprint such scarce and valuable books, as they may think proper, and publish the same for the benefit of the fund—that the members be furnished with copies of such books at an under-rate.
10. That every person at the time of becoming a member, shall pay— dollars, and dollars per annum afterwards. And a treasurer appointed at the seat of government to collect and account for the same to the society.
11. That donations from Congress, from the state legislatures, or from individuals, either of money, books, or other objects of the society, be accept-
ed, and suitable returns made of the publications of the society.
* It is submitted with what sums it might be proper to fill up these blanks.
FROM THE WITNESS OF OCTOBER 1.
On Saturday last a motion by counsel was made to the county court, that Mr. Ashley be discharged from the recognizance by which he was bound to good behavior until this term. In support of which motion it was stated that he had in every particular complied with the injunctions of the bond, and therefore was not a proper subject of further restrictions of the kind.
This motion was objected to by the attorney for the state; who offered to read certain paragraphs in the Witness , to show that Mr. Ashley had not conducted so as to deserve the exoneration by him claimed.
Which paragraphs were objected to for two reasons. First, because Mr. Ashley, on the day of becoming recognized, did convey away all his interest in the establishment, and had, since that time worked as a journeyman in said office. Second, because there was no proof other than his laboring in said office, to show that he even saw or aided in the least in publishing said papers then offered.
A written contract was then produced, by which Mr. Ashley had relinquished, for a consideration therein stipulated, all his interest in the establishment.
Witnesses were then sworn, from whose testimony it did not appear that any purchases or contracts respecting the establishment had been made in behalf of Mr. Ashley—or that he had acted in any other capacity than that of a journeyman, under similar engagements with others in the office.
It was contended by Mr. Attorney that this agency in the business was sufficient; and that he stood now about the same as at the time of conviction. The court over-ruled the objection and admitted the evidence. He then read various passages from different numbers of the Witness , to show that Mr. Ashley's behavior had not been such as required. He did not attempt to controvert the truth of facts stated in these paragraphs; though they were claimed to be true by the defendant's counsel, who said if he had expected to see these things brought up, he should have been able so to make them appear—nor was there any positive evidence that Mr. Ashley had even the agency of a journeyman in one of the papers produced by Mr. Attorney. After some altercation on various points, the question was submitted; and the court decided that Mr. Ashley should renew the bond.
My counsel then moved in my behalf for a discontinuance of the order of the court; stating various considerations in support of the motion. This was also objected to by Mr. Attorney, who referred the court to what he had before read to the court, as the grounds of his objection.
My counsel remarked, among other things, on the present spirit of newspapers in the state, of all parties; and asked whether my conduct was more than must be expected under such various and repeated provocations—and whether the court required me to behave better than every body else? For such, said he, is the amount of continuing these orders upon one who, I aver, has not at any rate conducted himself worse than other printers in the state.
The court decided a continuance of the order for bonds till next term—consequently I returned to prison.
Hartford, Oct. 1.
The circuit court of the U. S. held in this city, adjourned on Thursday last, after a session of 9 days. His honor judge Edwards presided in the room of judge Patterson, deceased. The judge's charge to the grand jury was spoken of by those who heard, it with approbation. The time of the court was chiefly taken up with business of a public nature. The Rev. Mr. Osgood was arraigned for trial upon the indictment found against him the last term. Mr. Huntington, attorney for the district, moved a continuance of the cause on account of the absence of a material witness, Dr. Dwight, of New Haven. The motion was objected to by Messrs. Griswold and Daggett, counsel for the defendant. The motion was granted by the court. The counsel for the defendant then moved the court to quash the indictment for a material defect, which they stated to the court. The indictment was qualified without argument: a new bill was found against Mr. O. the next day. He was defined by the court to procure sureties: but declining it, Mr. Attorney consented to let him bail upon his own bond, which was taken and the cause continued.
A bill was found against the editors of this paper for a libel upon the government, in publishing a piece respecting the two millions of dollars said to be sent to France, which piece was originally published in the Utica Patriot in April last, and since published in almost all the papers in the U. S. They were recognized to appear at the next term.
A bill was also found against the Rev. Azel Backus, of Bethlehem, charging him with seditious practices in speaking disrespectfully of Mr. Jefferson. On his being arraigned, Mr. Attorney moved an adjournment of the court for a few weeks for this trial. This was objected to by Mr. Goodrich, counsel for Mr. B. as there was nothing in this case which required it to be tried out of the regular term, and it might be necessary to draw the testimony to establish the facts from a distance. The court for these reasons refused the motion. Gen. Henry Champion and John Caldwell, esq. offered themselves as sureties, and were recognized in 500 dollars each, and the defendant in 1000 for his appearance at the next term.
During the session a motion was made by Mr. Attorney for a warrant against judge Reeve, against whom a bill was found at the last term. His honor observed that the same reasons existed now as then against making any order upon it, viz. his relationship to judge Reeve.
The bill found against Mr. Collier at the last term, was by agreement, continued to the next term.
Conn. Courant.
New Haven, Sept. 30.
We understand that last week the grand jury of the district court (selected by Joseph Wilcox, esq.) sitting at Hartford, presented bills for alleged libels, against the following gentlemen—The Rev. Azel Backus of Bethlehem; the Rev. Abiel Hooker of Goshen, Mr. John C. Gray, printer of the New England Republican, and Messrs. Hudson & Goodwin, printers of the Connecticut Courant. Also another bill against judge Reeve and the Rev. Thaddeus Osgood, both of whom were presented at the last session of the same court. These presentments were made for alleged libels against either the President or Government of the United States.
NEWSPAPERS.
Perhaps it might afford some amusement to the curious, and possibly be of utility in appreciating the literary & political taste prevalent among our countrymen could the number and kinds of periodical publications be ascertained. With this view, and the hope that similar statements may thereby be produced in the other sections of the union, we are induced to submit to the public, and particularly to our brethren of the type, a correct list of the several Newspapers and Magazines now published in Connecticut.
In New Haven there are two newspapers; in Hartford two; New London one: Norwich three; Windham one: Middletown one; Litchfield two: Danbury two: Bridgeport one—The whole making 15, which are issued weekly. Of these 4 are democratic & 11 federal.
There are also two Magazines, to wit, The Churchman's Monthly Magazine, published at New Haven (under the patronage of the bishops and clergy of Connecticut and New York) and the Evangelical Magazine published at Hartford.
PHILADELPHIA, October 3.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the Constitutional Republicans of the city of Philadelphia, held at the White Horse Tavern, in Market-street, on Thursday evening the 2nd instant.
GUY BRYAN was chosen Chairman, and RICHARD BACHE, junior, Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved , That at the present crisis of the affairs of the United States, an expression of the public sentiment has become expedient, and may be beneficial; as well in relation to the conduct of foreign powers, as to our domestic policy. Therefore,
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to prepare and transmit to the President of the United States, a respectful address, declaratory of the feelings, principles, and objects of the Constitutional Republicans of Pennsylvania; and particularly setting forth,
That we cherish for his personal virtues and accomplishments, an affectionate respect; for his political principles, a sincere attachment; and for his patriotic services, a grateful remembrance.
That we regard, with increasing confidence, the administration of our national affairs, under his auspices; in the course of which (aided by the enlightened and virtuous statesmen selected for his council) he has displayed to the world the blessings, and the energies of a republican system of government: combining the love of peace, with a sense of honor: the equality of private rights, with the maintenance of public order; and the duty of fiscal economy, with the advancement of national industry, opulence and morality.
That we will support him with promptitude and zeal, as long as he shall be disposed (and we trust it will be long) to devote his wisdom and vigilance in the office of chief magistrate, to the honor and prosperity of his country.
That on these assurances we are persuaded his impartiality, candor, and justice, will induce him to rely, notwithstanding the arts by which the republican cause has been put at hazard, by the recent attempt to overthrow the best institutions, and to frustrate the worthiest characters of our country.
Resolved , That a committee of the following nine persons be requested to prepare and transmit the proposed address to the President of the United States, viz.
Jonathan B. Smith, Matthew Carey, William Jones, Manion Dickerson, Edward Fox, Samuel Wetmore, senr., Blair McClenachan, John Douglass and Joseph Reed.
Oct. 3.
EXTRACT—Natchitoches, 26th August, 1806.
"Mr. Freeman returned to this place on Saturday last, after having ascended 430 miles above this place, where the Spaniards had been waiting for him for five days. A little after the usual time for stopping for dinner, a detachment of the Spanish party amounting to 150 men, crossed the river in full gallop, with an evident intention to charge our party. Captain Spark with great address took possession of an elevated bank 30 feet above the surface of the water; and the men being provided with rests for their rifles, in such a manner as to have made an impression. The Spanish commander appears to have perceived our advantage, and the awkward situation in which he had placed himself, and brought his troops to a halt immediately—when a flag being hoisted, a conference took place between Mr. Freeman and the Spanish commander Vienne, who declared his positive orders to be, not to allow any armed force whatever to proceed beyond that place, and to repel by arms any attempt to proceed. The conference continued about half an hour, when Mr. Freeman conceived it to be his duty to return, considering that the tract already explored was extensive, and the waters now become so shallow, that for the few preceding days they had to haul the boats over the sand banks.
"Mr. Freeman describes the land adjacent to this river as almost wholly composed of prairies and thick cane brakes; the latter are always an indication of rich land, and require little more labor in clearing than that of a corn patch.
"Yesterday gov. Claiborne arrived to concert measures with colonel Cushing respecting our situation, and to organize the militia. In his conversation he appears to feel very sensibly the hostile conduct of the Spanish forces, & if I may trust my judgment, something energetic will take place at no great distance of time. The Spanish force is stationed about 50 miles from us, having fallen back to their former position on Bayou Pierre.
"This morning capt. Bowyer and his company arrived from Opelousas, and we expect 3 companies from Fort Adams, boats having been sent for them 12 or 14 days ago; collecting this force here would appear to indicate a determination to make the Spaniards recross the Sabine. If such is the determination it puts the result of an engagement in our favor without risk, but the troops were could not be better pleased than to march with only 200 men against the Spaniards on this side the Sabine. We have no sort of apprehensions of danger here from any force the Spaniards can bring against us; the solicitude here appears to be led forward; and the only fear that the Spaniards may escape without paying them for the trouble they have taken."
New-York, October 4.
The brig Cora , Capt. Van Allen, left Bordeaux on the 9th of August, to which date we have received our regular files of French papers. She left the river on the 17th; but in the intermediate time had no communication with the city, and brings no European intelligence so late as we have already laid before the readers of the Mercen-
the Advertiser by previous arrivals from England.
PARIS, August 3.
The news of the signing of peace between France and Russia did not reach Germany till the end of July. It produced a sensation the more agreeable, since the movements which the troops began to make rather announced preparations for war, than an approaching return of the troops into the interior.
Letters from Rome speak of an approaching election of five Cardinals.
The following is the circular note addressed by the minister of the marine to the maritime prefects, and other officers, commanding in the ports, on the occasion of the peace concluded with Russia:
"PARIS, July 22."
"Conformably to the orders of his majesty the emperor and king, I have to inform you, sir, that peace between France and Russia was signed on the 20th inst. that, from that date, hostilities should cease between the two powers, and that all prizes made posterior to the signing of the treaty shall be immediately restored. In consequence of these dispositions, his majesty orders his maritime prefects, the commanders of his squadrons and ships, to consider as friends the Prussian ships, to receive and treat them as such on every occasion, whether in his ports and roads, or upon their meeting at sea."
"You will be pleased, sir, to give to these arrangements that publicity which they require, and to take without delay every measure necessary to ensure their execution."
(Signed)
"DECRES."
August 4.
We are assured that a deputation from Dalmatia has arrived at Paris. It is remarkable enough that the opening of the Hebrew Synod took place precisely on their sabbath. The Jewish law forbids every kind of employment on that day, and notwithstanding, the members of the assembly took a part, without repugnance, in everything which the circumstance demanded of them. Distinguished by their wealth, their intelligence, and their probity, they wished to give to their brethren an example, which doubtless, will not be lost. This single trait will enable us to judge how much they are disposed to enter into those views which have occasioned their convocation.
Assembly of French deputies professing the religion of the Jews.
SECOND MEETING.
The commissioners of his majesty having entered the hall, M. Mole, who was at their back, addressed the assembly as follows:
"Gentlemen."
"His majesty the emperor and king having appointed us commissioners to treat with you respecting your own affairs, has sent us here this day for the purpose of communicating his intentions. Called from the farthest parts of this vast empire, none of you can be ignorant of the purpose for which you are assembled here. You are aware that the conduct of many of those who profess your religion has given rise to complaints which have reached the foot of the throne. These complaints were not without foundation. The emperor, notwithstanding, contented himself with arresting the progress of the evil, and wished to have your opinion on the means of radically curing it."
"You will, no doubt, prove yourselves deserving of this paternal consideration, and you will feel the value of the important mission which is confided to you. Far from regarding the government under which you live as a power of which you should be suspicious, your study will be to enlighten it, to cooperate with it in the good which it is preparing; and by thus manifesting that you have profited by the experience of all the French, you will prove that you have no wish to separate yourselves from other classes of society."
"The laws which have been imposed upon persons of your religion have been different all over the world; they have been too often dictated by the exigency of the moment. But as there is no example in the Christian annals of any assembly like this, so, in like manner, you, for the first time, are to be impartially judged, and your fate decided by a Christian prince. It is, his majesty's wish that you should become French; it is your duty to accept this title, and to consider that you, in fact, renounce it, whenever you show yourselves unworthy of it."
"You shall hear the questions read, which are to be proposed to you. It will be your duty to declare the whole truth upon each of them. We now declare to you, and we shall never cease to repeat it to you, that when a sovereign, as just as he is, who knows every thing, who can punish as well as reward, interrogates his subjects, they would render themselves as culpable as they would show themselves blind to their real interests, if they should hesitate about answering freely and frank-

"It is his majesty's wish, gentlemen, that you should enjoy perfect freedom of deliberation. You will communicate your answers to us as soon as they are prepared. As to ourselves, we have no more ardent wishes than to be able to reform the emperor, that among his subjects of the Jewish religion there are none whose loyalty is not unquestionable, and who are not disposed to conform to those laws and morals which it is the duty of all Frenchmen to practice and follow."
The following questions, proposed by his majesty, were then read by the Secretary of the meeting.
 1. Is the Jew permitted to marry more than one wife?  2. Is divorce permitted by the Jewish religion?  3. Can a Jewess intermarry with a Christian or a Christian female, with a Jew; or does the law prescribe that Jews alone should intermarry?  4. Are the French in the eyes of the Jews brothers or aliens?  5. What in all cases are the connections which their law permits them to maintain with the French who are not of their religion?  6. Do the Jews who were born in France, and have been treated as French citizens by the laws, consider France as their native country? Are they bound to defend it? Are they under an obligation to obey the laws, and to follow all the regulations of the civil code?  7. Who are they who are called Rabbins?  8. What civil jurisdiction do the Rabbins exercise among the Jews? What power of punishment do they possess?  9. Are the mode of chusing the Rabbins, and the system of punishment regulated by the Jewish laws, or are they only rendered sacred by custom?  10. Were the Jews forbidden by their laws to take usury of their brethren?—Are they permitted or forbidden to do this of strangers?  11. Are those things proclaimed which are forbidden to the Jews by their law? 
LONDON, Aug. 12. The publication of the new constitution of Germany will soon appear. The whole of the plan was projected and matured at Paris, between Talleyrand & the envoy of the confederated courts. Nothing but the ratification seems to have been entrusted to the deliberation of the person they represented.
SUMMARY OF THE FRENCH BUDGET FOR 1806.
Copied from the Moniteur of August 15.     Dolls.     Sal receipts, 884,240, 59 francs, or 170,000,000   Expenditures.   debt, interest, &c. 18,000,000   to, Bonaparte and prince, in reserve, at his disposal, 6,000,000   Department, 74,000,000   ditto, 30,000,000   ges in negotiations, arts of justice, foreign and domestic relations, pensions, &c. 3,000,000   Dollars, 170,000,000  
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10.
ADVANTAGES OF UNION, WITH AN INQUIRY INTO THE COMPATIBILITY OF A REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT WITH AN EXTENSIVE TERRITORY.
(CONTINUED.)
The circumstances that are likely to ensure duration to our union are also so numerous, that if the enumeration were practicable, it would scarcely fail to fatigue the patience of the reader. We shall, therefore, endeavor to generalise them under a few comprehensive views.
To make the union of any people durable it is necessary that their interests should be homogeneous, that a sense of common interest should be generally felt by them;—that the government which unites them together should itself be sensible of this common interest;—and should take those measures, and those only which conduce to the general welfare.
Are the interests of the American people homogeneous? This is the interesting enquiry, which must be answered affirmatively before we are justified in taking another step in this discussion. If, instead of being homogeneous, they are discordant, and incapable of harmonising together, no patriotism, however pure, no wisdom, however profound, can give permanency to an union founded on a violation of the highest laws which guide the course of human events. The evil may be palliated; but it can never be cured; its root will remain uneradicated, and will eternally continue to send up its fatal shoots. Under such circumstances a state of union would be a forced state, a state of disunion a natural one, the latter of which could not fail ultimately to obtain a complete triumph over the former. Indeed, under these circumstances, it would be madness to attempt to preserve for an hour the duration of an union founded in folly. The sooner its bands were dissevered the better;
the less aggravated the animosity, the less numerous the evils. But I trust it will be found to appear that the union of these states is founded in wisdom, that their great interests are, and are likely long to remain the same.
One common language is spoken by a vast majority of the American people. Those who speak the English language, without knowing any other, undoubtedly constitute at least nine tenths of the whole nation, and of those who speak other languages not one tenth, perhaps not a hundredth part, are ignorant of the English language. The Germans are the only people whose prejudices have heretofore been opposed, with any success, to the substitution of the English language in the place of their own; these prejudices are now fast dying away, and the German language will soon cease to be in popular use in any part of the United States. We may therefore be said to have but one common language. The powerful influence of this circumstance on the union of confederacies or of consolidated governments need not be dilated on. All the other extensive confederacies, which have heretofore existed, have embraced people who spoke different languages. The Roman empire was made up of nations whose languages were extremely various, and the Greek cities spoke dialects of the same language so very different that the people of one district could not understand the language of those of another. In more modern times the same circumstance has attended the successive unions of distinct nations which have taken place. Let us not then be surprised that they have all shared the same fate.
We then constitute the first instance of a confederacy of different sovereignties, of any considerable extent, in which the same language was spoken. The effects of a similarity of language ought not, perhaps, to be so lightly passed over. Always great, their importance has increased since the art of printing has been so extensively cultivated. A similarity of language facilitates an intercourse of business and friendship between the most extreme parts of a nation. This intercourse, when men see each other in their true colors, to which a common language eminently conduces, invariably tends, by destroying the prejudices of ignorance or misrepresentation, to unite them. They find in each other more points of agreement than they expected, and, generally, many more than of disagreement. In a civilised nation too, the popular sentiment is in the most part guided by men of information and reading. Where all speak and read the same language, the same writers are deemed authorities, and the same writings models of taste. Drawing our literature from one common source, our young men in the north read the same works which are perused in the south. Their education is so far the same. Hence the same principles are instilled, the same impressions made, the same ideas received. All, by acknowledging one common standard, are formed in nearly the same mould. Should, however, the moral or political maxims of such writers be questioned, the numerous presses, established in every part of the union, present the ready means of bringing them to the touch-stone of examination. The talent that suggests a new idea, or the eloquence that enforces it, are displayed in the face of the whole nation, whose reasoning powers, being equally acute, whether exerted in the north, or the south, give the same general award, which thus pervades the whole union. It is thus, through the medium of the press, itself the organ of every thing interesting that is published, that ascendant talent finds a legitimate channel for the peaceful exercise of its powers, and is enabled to effect, without turbulence or convulsion, the revolutions in public opinion to which it aspires. Under other circumstances these revolutions have been the work of the sword, and the flow of human blood in copious streams has invariably attended them.
2. Our people are almost all the offspring of the same stock. Some of our forefathers, it is true, were Germans, some Dutch, and a few French. But so inconsiderable is the number of these, that they cannot be counted at a tenth part of the whole population. The residue emigrated from Great Britain and Ireland. A variety of character, it is true, exists between the inhabitants of these islands; but by no means that hostility that is displayed in the character of different nations. They speak nearly the same language; their religious tenets are marked by nearly the same characteristics, and they have long been accustomed to consider themselves the same people.
3. Like causes produced their emigration, and when settled in the new world, cemented their union. Political despotism and religious bigotry impelled them to cross the Atlantic. To protect themselves against these evils became the chief object of their greatest and most persevering efforts. Each community, weak in itself, naturally sought the good will of its neighbors, and pursued the only effectual way of obtaining it, by an interchange of good offices. The progress of other communities, if not their origin, has been marked by early and systematic strife and hostility; the origin and progress of these communities were formed and have proceeded on the principles of brotherly love, on mutual confidence, & on comprehensive views. Freemen cleared the wilderness, freemen cultivated the earth, freemen passed laws for their own government from the day on which they set their feet on our shores. Can the same be said of any of the pigmy or gigantic confederacies which have hitherto existed among men?
4. The people of the U. States indulge no strong or latent attachment to their parent nation. They can, indeed, scarcely be said to have a parent nation. It was the persecution of that nation which ought to have protected them, that impelled them to fly from her tyranny. Some regard they undoubtedly feel for their forefathers, for it is inseparable from human nature to cherish such a sentiment; but it is not that blind affection that obscures the perception of the understanding, and which renders those who cherish it the slaves of dangerous errors. It is, on the contrary, the sentiment of compassion for the mistakes and misfortunes of those whom we regard; and so far from being connected with any wish to imitate their conduct, it is expressly founded on a conviction of its impropriety.
It has been the lot of other nations, who have been severed from the parent stock, to look back with mournful regret on the period of their union, and to dwell with a kind of melancholy delight on times, which, contemplated through an obscure medium, offer to imaginations depressed by misfortunes scenes of departed pleasure. A people in whose hearts this sentiment is predominant, constantly cherish the hope that the period will arrive in which they may be restored to their former situation. Such a sentiment necessarily renders them dissatisfied with their present condition, and ready to yield to every flattering suggestion that ambition or folly may offer. Such a people, too, looking forward to the halcyon days so ardently desired, are satisfied to pass their days in inglorious indolence, and accordingly refrain from those great, vigorous and systematic exertions, either of mind or body, on which their improvement and happiness would depend. Things, therefore, instead of advancing, according to the usual laws of nature, go backwards, and dissatisfaction and misery are rapidly multiplied. This is, probably, the principal reason why the forced coalitions of nations have been so evanescent, and nave, while they lasted, been so replete with rebellions and distress. Happily for us, it has in the U. S. no existence. We feel no immediate regard for the inhabitants, the manners or the institutions of any foreign nation whatever. They have all our general good will, but this is all. Experience has convinced us that the most fortunate circumstance attending our situation is its remote position from the European world, and that the vast ocean that rolls between will eternally separate us. The American people are in truth, in this view of the subject, the same as if they had sprung into existence without owing their origin to any pre-existing nation whatever.
5. Their union is one of consent, and not of force. Let those, whose sickly imaginations consulting the oracles of history, foresee our fate in that of the other confederacies which have existed, say whether any other great confederacy of states has existed, whose union was not coerced? If they cannot refer us to a single instance, let them recollect that it is only to like causes that we are to trace like effects, and acknowledged that, in this instance, the causes being dissimilar, it is irrational to expect like effects.
6. The states which compose our confederacy have never had any serious quarrels with each other. The little disputes, which, before the era of independence, occasionally divided them, have long since disappeared, and the record of their existence is scarcely to be found on the memory of our oldest citizens, while our young men are as ignorant of them as if they had never been.
7. There exists in all the states a perfect freedom of religious worship. The same sects, with various strength, are to be found in all. In none is there any one sect, whose strength can lead it to cherish the hope of building up its tenets on the subversion of the rest. It must, perhaps, be acknowledged that there is no religious sect whatever, be its professions what they may, that would not, if it had the power, establish itself by the exertion of force on the ruins of the rest. If this be a truth, our safety against the fate of the old world lies in the great number of sects that exist among us, and, perhaps, still more in the existence of a large body of men who belong to no sect whatever. It would not, it is believed, be incorrect to say that this last description of men exceeds in point of numbers any one sect. There can then be scarcely a doubt that our exemption from religious establishments will long, if not forever endure, as it may be calculated upon as certain that this class of citizens, united with all the religious sects, other than the one aspiring to a dominion over the rest, will command the physical force of the nation, as well as guide its moral decisions on this point. From persecution, therefore, the greatest scourge of humanity, and cause of discord, we are entirely free, and may calculate on long remaining so.
8. Other contiguous states, united under one common alliance, have frequently had disputed boundaries. Of the causes of war among men, this has been among the most fruitful. It is in vain that reason no less than humanity have recommended a decision by an impartial umpire; the sword has invariably settled the dispute. The U. S. have fortunately, among themselves, no such causes of division. Their boundaries are all, except in a single instance, settled; and this is so unimportant that there need be no fear of other than a pacific result.
9. The forms of government of the several states are, in all important respects, alike. No likewise are their codes of laws. They are every passing year becoming more so. Political ex-
periments are tried by them with a boldness and success which the world has never before witnessed; and more important problems are solved in a year than have heretofore been decided in a century. A successful experiment by one state is sure to be followed by a like experiment by the rest; and whatever is found to stand the test of full examination is universally adopted. In no other part of the world does there exist such an enlightened and honorable spirit of rivalry. Man, left to his own unperverted judgment, here employs those energies in the promotion of his felicity, which are elsewhere exerted in forming and executing schemes which issue in his misery.
(To be Continued.)
The Rev. Dr. KOLLOCK, late Professor of Theology in the College of New Jersey, having resigned his office, the functions of that Professorship devolve, for the present, on the President of the College. Instructions in this science, and the same advantages to students of Theology which have already been held out to the public, will always be continued in this institution.
SAMUEL S. SMITH. Princeton, October 4, 1805.
17. Such Editors of public papers in the Southern and Western States as are friendly to the College, will confer a favor on it by inserting the above notification, at least once in their respective gazettes.
CROPS IN VIRGINIA.
So great is the apprehended scarcity in several counties of Virginia, that a proposition has been made to stop the proceedings of the courts of justice. According to the Raleigh Minerva it has been actually carried into effect in Brunswick county; for "the magistrates refused, at the time fixed for the last term, to go on the bench and open court; alleging that to give judgments at this period, against many individuals would be their ruin." Some of the southern and western counties, unwilling thus to suspend the administration of justice, have deliberated upon the expediency of petitioning the legislature to adjourn all executions, and to suspend the collection of taxes during the ensuing year. Such a measure is said to have been adopted within a few years past in regard to some of the counties of this commonwealth.
"Our crops, of every kind (says a gentleman in Brunswick county) are astonishingly short. Nothing less than 3 dollars per barrel is spoken of, for corn from the stack. I am confident, that unless our demand can be supplied from abroad, the next summer will exhibit many distressing scenes of extreme want." Let the corn merchant, therefore, seriously consider, whether it would not be extremely to his interest, to supply the southern parts of Virginia with corn, from the more abundant markets of South-Carolina and New-Orleans.
Enquirer.
Account of a woman speaking well without a tongue.
This woman was a native of Monserrey, in the territory of Elva, in Portugal; the case was attested by Wilcox, Bishop of Rochester, then chaplain to the English factory at Lisbon, in a letter dated from that city September 3, 1707, and was laid before the Royal Society in London. The following is an extract from the letter:
"The conde d'Ericeyra, a nobleman of letters, and curious in natural knowledge, brought from the frontiers of this country a woman without a tongue who yet speaks very well. She is 17 years of age, but in stature exceeds not one of seven or eight. I was with her at the conde's house, and made her pronounce every letter of the alphabet, which she can do distinctly. She hath not the least bit of tongue, nor any thing like it, but has teeth on both sides of her under jaw, which turn very much inward, and almost meet. She finds the great want of a tongue in eating; for as others when they eat move their meat about with their tongue, she is forced to use her finger. She pretends to distinguish tales very well, but I believe doth it imperfectly. Her voice, although very distinct, is a little hollow, and like that of old people who have lost their teeth."
Lon. pop.
A letter from Haddington, dated the 13th inst. relates the following remarkable circumstance:
"A young boy of this place, with some of his school fellows, having frequently discovered an owl on the top of our old church steeple, and not doubting of its having a nest there, attempted, by climbing the wall in the day time, to get at it, but his attempts proved fruitless. The impression, however, of such a precious prize being yet attainable, continuing to actuate this boy's mind, even in the most profound sleep, he arose in the night, ascended the Gothic entice, carried off the favorite object of his most earnest desire, returned by the window through which it appears he had sallied, placed the nest upon a chair and went to bed. In the morning he recollected a pleasant dream of a wonderful adventure, and was altogether astonished, as well as overjoyed, to find it realised, in the discovery of the owl's nest! The boy does not exceed ten years of age."
London Paper.
There is now exhibiting in London, as a show, a man of monstrous size, whose name is DANIEL LAUBERT, aged 34 years, a native of Litchfield. He weighs 700 pounds; measures three yards four inches round the waist, and one yard one inch round the leg. He eats little, drinks nothing but water, enjoys perfect health, and appears to be at ease and in good spirits. If monstrosity is the effect of water drinking, the present age, generally, has not much to fear on this score.—ib.
A large fresh water pond well stocked with eels on the south side of Staten Island, on Mr. Lake's farm, and which has not been brim full of water for these 20 years past, overflowed in the late heavy rains. The torrent broke its way through fields of corn and grass, pursuing a course more than 2 miles in length till it reached the bay. When the water had ceased to flow, and not before, the people in the neighborhood were astonished to see the eels come out of the pond, and to follow without deviation the track marked by the late stream all the way to the sea. This spontaneous emigration consisted only of full grown fish. Many were knocked on the head; but the number lost was very small if compared with the vast multitude that succeeded in its object.
Extraordinary as the above circumstance may appear, we believe it to be strictly true, and we insert it for its novelty, and to gratify those who may deem it an important fact in natural history not unworthy of preservation. N. Y. paper.
A threshing mill, invented some time ago, in Scotland, is brought into use in Pennsylvania, by a Mr. Whitmer. It threshes and cleans 35 bushels of oats in an hour; and 100 of wheat in eight hours.
Instance of early proficiency.
Torquato Tasso spoke plain at six months old; at three years went to school; at seven understood Latin and Greek, and made verses; before 12 he finished his course of rhetoric, poetry, logic, and ethics; at 17 received his degrees in philosophy, laws and divinity, and printed his 'Rinaldo.'
FROM THE REPUBLICAN CITY, OF SEPT. 24.
On Friday and Saturday last, the trial of Andrew Wright, late publisher and proprietor of this paper, was had, for a libel on his Excellency Caleb Strong. On Saturday, the jury pronounced a verdict of Guilty—and the Court pronounced his sentence viz. imprisonment for six Months, in the common jail, to pay costs of prosecution, and find bond for good behaviour for three years from the expiration of that time. With such an example before us, our readers will not expect that we should presume to comment on the trial or the sentence. It is perhaps a stretch of temerity, to dare to mention the fact. Our republican friends, we hope, will duly appreciate the blessings of their situation. We hardly know how to write on the subject. In such dangerous times, silence is the safest policy. We mean to be understood (and we give this notice literally, and most fervently petition the federal gentlemen, who so fairly and impartially represent the commonwealth, in this country, not to indict us with an inuendo, "meaning ironically")—we mean to be understood as not contending the justice of the decision, or complaining of the hardships of Mr. Wright's fate; and for the best reason in the world, because we dare not—With all the terrors of prosecution and an imprisonment hanging over our heads, we shall not be expected to write very pointedly or very connectedly. If the learned and able and venerable Judges of our Supreme Court, understand precisely the legal doctrine of libels, we confess, we have not that advantage, and are unable to decide what we can justify as proper, and what will expose us to the horrors of a tedious confinement. Like men who grope in the dark, fearing to stumble we tread with feeble and hesitating steps.
We may, however, we humbly hope, be permitted to state, that this indictment was found for having charged governor Strong with speculation—with soliciting the clerk's office for his son, and with having made from timidity an improper appointment of sheriff in Worcester county—that the truth of these charges, on trial, was attempted to be proved. As a report of the evidence in the case will be published apart, we shall not pretend to say, how far the defendant succeeded. We hope too to be allowed to say, that at the time of finding this indictment, originally , a set of federal papers printed by Butler, which charged Mr. Jefferson with adultery, cowardice, treachery in his office, licentiousness, political imbecility, and want of private and political integrity , which charged judge Sullivan with knavery, peculation, and official misconduct , and which charged a citizen of this county with associating with robbers, and with treason federal papers of this kind were presented to the same Grand Jury which found the indictment against Wright. Mr. Butler was not indicted. We merely state this fact—but for the very cogent reason, stated before, we do not complain .—We state, too, that an application to postpone the trial, in order to obtain further explanatory evidence deemed

necessary, was refused. Again we say, we do not complain . We state, also, that after the verdict was pronounced, the sentence immediately followed, without the defendant being asked (as is usual) what he had to offer in mitigation of punishment. Once more, we intend to be understood, we do not complain . Perhaps, by intense application, or by some inspiring blast of legal knowledge, we may, at some future time, be enabled to comprehend what we may safely publish; and, in that event, we assure our readers, we will attempt a "round unvarnished tale of our whole course."
BOSTON, October 5.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Portland, dated Sept. 30, p. m. By the arrival of the ship Packet, capt. McLellan, from Liverpool, in 43 days, we have London papers to the 15th ult. I have extracted the substance of the news in the papers of the latest date; from these extracts, and from conversation with a gentleman passing here, my opinion is against the idea of peace.
On General Miranda's disembarkation at Coro, he immediately issued considerable numbers, printed in the Spanish language, on a large type, of the following
PROCLAMATION.
Don FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA, Commander in Chief of the Columbian Army, to the inhabitants of the continent of Columbian America.
3. to our Countrymen and Friends.
Obedient to your wishes, and to the repeated requests and calls of the country, to whose service we have cheerfully consecrated the greater part of our lives, we have disembarked in this province of Caraccas. The opportunity and time appear to us highly favorable for the completion of our designs; and all persons composing this army are your friends or countrymen; all resolved to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, for your liberty and independence, under the auspices and protection of the British navy. With these auxiliaries, we can safely say, that the day will come when our America, recovering her sovereign independence, her sons will be able freely to show to the universe their exalted spirit. The oppressive, unfeeling government which has obscured our free qualities, and blackened with calumnies our defence and character, managed also to maintain its abominable system of administration for three successive centuries, but was never able to eradicate from our hearts those moral and civil virtues which a holy religion, and a regular code of laws, incorporated with our customs, and led to an honest and natural course of action.
Let us be worthy then of those admirable qualities, that the mean, odious agents of the court of Madrid being expelled, we may be able quietly to establish the civil order necessary to the completion of so honorable an undertaking. The recovery of our rights as citizens, and of our national glory as Columbian Americans, will be amongst the least benefits we shall derive from that so just and necessary determination.
The innocent Indians and other men will consider us all as brother citizens; and that precedence belongs only to merit and virtue, in which belief they will primarily obtain, most certainly, military and civil recompences; the reward of merit alone.
If the Dutch and Portuguese were able in former times to throw off the yoke of Spanish oppression; if the Swiss and Americans, our neighbours, have equally succeeded to establish their liberty and independence with the general applause of the world; and to the benefit of their inhabitants, when each of them, separately, scarcely contained two or three millions of people—Why then shall we, who are at least sixteen millions, not be able easily to extricate ourselves? Possessing, besides, over and above these considerations, the most fertile, inexhaustible, and rich continent in the known world! The fact is that it depends solely upon our own will—and that the will, progressing to our independence, union will assure to us permanent and perpetual happiness—the Divine Providence ordains it, to alleviate the miseries of our unhappy countrymen, and for the protection and benefit of the human species!
Those people, who are timorous or less instructed, and who wish to inform themselves of the ground work, of the justice and equity which those proceedings require—joined to the historical truths that prove the inconceivable ingratitude, unheard of cruelties, and atrocious persecutions of the Spanish government, towards the innocent and unhappy inhabitants of the new world, all most from the moment of its discovery, will read the subjoined address of Don Juan Viscardo, of the Order of Jesus, directed to his countrymen, and they will find in it irrefragable proofs and solid arguments in favor of our cause, dictated by a holy man, at a time when he was about taking his leave of this world, to appear before the Creator of the universe.
To carry this plan into its due effect with security and efficacy, the citizens will be obliged, without distinction of classes or station, (ecclesiastics only excepted in the parts where they may be appointed) to conform themselves strictly to the following articles:
I. Every person, military, judicial, civil or ecclesiastical, who exercises any authority granted by the court of Madrid, shall suspend pro facto their functions—and those who may continue them after the present publication, as well as those who obey such persons, shall be severely punished.
II. The ecclesiastical courts, and courts of justice, in all the cities, towns and places, shall exercise, ad interim , all the functions of government, civil, administrative, and judicial, with personal responsibility, and regulated by the laws of the country; and the curates of parishes and missionaries shall remain in their respective churches and parishes, without altering the exercise of their sacred functions.
III. All the ecclesiastical courts and courts of justice shall send one or two deputies to the head quarters of the army, in order that they may unite themselves in a general assembly on our arrival in the capital—and to form there a provisional government which may lead in due time to another government general and permanent, with the consent of all the nation.
IV. Every citizen from the age of 16 to 55 years shall repair without fail to the army, bringing with him such arms as he may be able to procure—and, if they have none, they shall receive them from the military depots of the army.
V. The citizen who may have the business to make common cause with the agents of the Spanish government, or who may be found with arms, encamped, in any garrison or place of strength for the said government, shall be treated as a traitor to his country. If any persons in the actual service of Spain shall be so pusillanimous as to believe that they are in honor bound to serve against the independence of their country, they shall be for ever banished from the country.
VI. On the contrary, all those who are exercising any military, civil, or whatever other employ, who may join with promptitude the standard of the country, shall receive honors and employments proportioned to the zeal and love of the country which they may have manifested in such an important conjuncture; soldiers and seamen shall be equally rewarded according to their capacity and zeal.
VII. The treasurers of the public money shall immediately deposit the same with the administrators civil and ecclesiastical—who shall nominate persons capable of managing the same, and for the supply of the Columbian Army with whatever may be necessary to its maintenance and operations: not only in money, but also in provisions, clothing, vegetables, carriages, mules, horses, &c.
VIII. In order to prevent all kinds of insults or aggression on the part of the soldiers or the advanced posts of the army—the magistrates and parish priests of the cities, towns and villages (under their personal responsibility) shall cause to be fixed the colours or ensign of the National Independence, in the highest and most conspicuous parts of the churches, and the citizens shall also wear in their hats the cockade which denotes them to be such; since without which they would not be respected and treated as brothers.
IX. This proclamation shall be fixed, by the priests and magistrates, on the doors of the parish churches and all public buildings, in order that it may be speedily notified to all the inhabitants; they shall also read in the churches, and in every civil court, once a day at least, the pamphlet formerly mentioned, written by J. Viscardo, which accompanies this edict.
X. Whoever shall hinder, retard or neglect the completion of the nine preceding articles, shall be considered as a public offender, and punished immediately with exemplary severity. The public good is the supreme law.
Done at Head Quarters, at Coro, 2nd August, 1806. FRAN. DE MIRANDA. Thos. MOLLINI, Secretary.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Aug. 30. The Ferret brig of 18 guns, the hon. capt. Cadogan, sailed on Sunday morning for Coro, on the Spanish Main, having on board captain James Ledlie, of the Columbian Army, who returns with answers from Sir Eyre Coote and admiral Dacres, to the dispatches addressed to them, and received here on the 15th inst. from general Francisco de Miranda.
We understand that the heads of our government have expressed themselves in high terms of approbation of the laudable purposes general Miranda is aiming at, and regret much that they are precluded from giving him the assistance which his views demand, as they cannot take so great a responsibility on themselves, not having had any communication from his majesty's ministers on the subject. It is much to be lamented that no assistance could be afforded the general from this quarter, as we are well assured that a few hundred men, tolerably disciplined, would have effected all he wished for in a few weeks, a junction with a considerable body of men now encamped ready to join him; but which he cannot attempt with the force at present under his command.
The Stork sloop of war, of 18 guns, captain Le Geyt; the flying fish schooner of 12 guns; lieutenant Price, and the Pine schooner of five guns, lieut. Oatley, sailed on Monday for Coro.
COURT OF VICE-ADMIRALTY.
Nassau, Friday, August 28, 1806— Before the worshipful Henry Moreton Dyer, Esq. sole Judge and Commissary.
Admiral, Kirkland, master, for sentence on second allegation. Mr. Armstrong, Solicitor General, prayed the claim by him given (in behalf of the said master, as sole owner of ship and cargo) to be admitted, and the said ship and her cargo re-restored. Mr. Wylly, Advocate General, prayed the same to be condemned.
His honor the Judge having heard the said claim and proofs read, and the arguments of Advocates and Proctors, on both sides thereon, admitted the said claim, but directed further proof to be brought within six months, with respect to the sole interest of the said claimant, showing the same to be separate and distinct from Eliphalet Scribner, a resident merchant at Port-au-Prince, and also with respect to the domicile of the claimant.
Joseph Southworth, master, the ship and general cargo (excepting 30,000 dollars in specie) having been reflected by consent, with reservation of the question, as to freight, costs, demurrage and expenses. The Solicitor General prayed the claim by him given to the specie found on board the said ship (as the property of Vincent Nole, an American citizen), to be admitted, and costs, demurrage and expenses to be paid by the claimant, and further prayed, on the event of a decree of condemnation, or further proof as to the specie, freight to be allowed the neutral master. The Advocate General prayed the specie to be condemned, denying the right of the master to freight, costs and demurrage, or expenses (upon the ground of his having connived at the concealment of hostile interest in the said specie.) His honor the Judge having heard the said claim and proofs read, and the arguments of advocates and proctors on both sides thereon, as also further arguments with respect to the question of freight, &c. rejected the said claim, pronounced the said specie to have belonged at the time of the capture, and fringe thereof, to enemies of the crown of G. Britain, & by interlocutory decree, condemned the same as good and lawful prize, to his Majesty's ship Arethusa, Charles Brisbane, Esq. commander, and by further interlocutory pronounced the freight for the same to be forfeited and decreed that the claimants defray (besides their own costs) the costs incurred by the captors, to the date of the decree of restitution of ship and general cargo.
This ship sailed from New Orleans with a cargo of cotton & logwood bound to Liverpool: off the coast of Cuba, fell in with & was searched by the Arethusa, when no specie appeared to be laden on board of her; two days subsequently to which captain Brisbane fell in with a Schooner, all from New Orleans, on board of which were found duplicates of letters stated to have been sent by the Joseph with 30,000 dollars in specie, upon which, that ship being still in sight, captain Brisbane caled her to be taken possession of, when on a more strict search, the specie was found, and the letters relating to the same were discovered most artfully concealed in the log book; from those letters it appears that the specie had been shipped by Ambry and Callender of New Orleans, and consigned to Sir Francis Baring and Co. London, to be by them accounted for to Hope and Co. at Amsterdam.
Lucy, Hudson, master. The solicitor general prayed the claim by him given (in behalf of Baily and Waller, and James Miller, senior of Charlotten, and Michael Forster and Son of New Orleans, all citizens of the United States of America) to be admitted, and the ship and cargo restored. The advocate general prayed for condemnation thereof. His honor the Judge having heard the said claim and proofs read, and the arguments of advocates and proctors on both sides thereon, admitted the said claim, pronounced the said ship, together with a quantity of rice and 52 flaves, on board of her laden, at the time of the capture and seizure thereof, by his Majesty's Schooner Haddock, Lieut. Foley, commander, to belong as claimed, and by interlocutory decree directed the same to be restored to the claimant for the use of the owners and proprietors thereof, and by further interlocutory directed further proof to be brought within two months, with respect to 11 flaves (being the remainder of the cargo of the ship) whom the master had been instructed to deliver at Havanna, to George Cross, and [on account of the conduct on the part of the captors in taking the neutral master out of his ship and detaining him on board of the capturing vessel during the month's cruise], his honor further directed the claimant's costs to be defrayed by the captors.
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To detail all the valuable topics treated of in these discourses, would be giving almost an index. The economical management of heat—the burning of fuel—the preparation of soils—of manures—of spirituous and fermented drinks—of vinegar and of food—the arts of working metals—of making mortar—ricks—potter's ware—of purifying butter—meats—infections or contagious airs—putrid or impure waters—and hundreds of other subjects of equal importance, are fully treated of in this volume. In fact, it will be difficult to find a character, from the most learned philosopher, down to the most uninformed farmer, or dairy maid, who will not be benefitted by the perusal of this work. Under such circumstances it would be useless to make further remarks; as discernment is too prevalent in this country to suffer it to be said, that American citizens were not the first patrons of American genius and labors, when devoted to purposes so universally useful. October 8—4t
FOR SALE,
That valuable tract of Land belonging to the estate of the late Richard Henderson, lying in Prince George's county on the Rappahannan Branch of Potomac and nearly adjoining the town of Bladensburg containing about 500 acres—this land is well watered, lays level and is productive; from 15 to 20 acres is now in good timothy meadow, and a much larger quantity of rich marsh may be brought into this state; the wood land is thriving and abundant for the support of the farm. Its vicinity to the city of Washington & Georgetown and laying on tide water, makes it a desirable estate. One fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the payment of the balance will be made easy.
Mr. Joseph Wilson who lives on the land will show it to any person who may wish to view the same.
JAMES LINGAN, } Executors of JOHN HENDERSON, } R. Henderson. August 20—twtf
WASHINGTON CITY.
THE Subscriber takes this method to inform the public, that he has enlarged his tavern considerably for the accommodation of Travellers and Boarders; his stand being on F Street opposite the Bank and very near the public offices. He flatters himself from the advantage of his situation and the reasonable terms of his charges, with the first attention to business, to give general satisfaction.
THOMAS INKLE. June 20—Wm

A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at Wash- ington city, on the 1st day of October, 1806.
A. Joseph Alston, Esq. 2, Thomas Al- ston. B. Daniel Beckins, William Balentin, Doctor Edward Briscoe, 3, Mrs. Ca- therine Belt, Samuel B. Brooks, Fran- cis Brodie, Miss Bayly, William Bil- lington, Lieutenant Joseph Blake, Daniel Burbank, Caleb Boiles, Stephen Barry, Corbling Babcock, James Bury, Mr. Bellamy, George Beatty.
C. William Crain, Senr. Miles Church, Jesse Chisman, William Cooper, Tho- mas S. Crawford, Betty Chandler, Mr. G. Clifton, Abraham Cordrey, 2, Ca- therine Corron, Hugh Coyle, Esq. Geo. Cox, Esq. Joseph Chambers, Esq. 3, John Chesnut, Esq. William Croft, Mr. Campbell, John Chalmers, Jun. Miss Margaret R. Chesnut, Polly Crane, Philip Clayton, John Carr, Esq. John Collings, Josias Cox, Thomas Costill, Andrew Chambers, William P. Curtis.
D. John Darby, 2, Daniel Doran, Matthi- as Dorsey, James Disney, Miss Mary G. H. Dulany, Edmund Duvall, Elie D. Danielson, Henry St. John, Doxon, Esq. Joseph Duly, Edward Douglass, Joseph Duggs, John Dyer.
E. Doctor Thomas Ewell, Joel Elliott, John Erskine, Elijah Edmondston, Evan Evans, 2.
F. Francis Poushee, Senr. Jos. Ticklin, Esq. Alexander Frizure.
G. Lislay Gilpin, Casper Greerer, John Gooding, Isaac Garrison, 2, Mat- thew Glossoo, 2, James Graham, Esq. 2, Miss Ann Gillay, Nathan G. rson.
H. John Hunt, Lieutenant Alexander C. Harrison, Joseph Hoghe, Nathaniel Holden, Jacob Hite, (Midshipman) 2, Mrs. Henry Hatterers, Major Seth Hunt, William Hawks, Capt. Isaac Hull, 3, Capt. Elijah Hazen, Doctor George Harrall, 2, Elissa Hall, John Hert, Doctor Elisha Harrison, Miss Ann Heart, Jonathan Howe, 2, Ellick Har- dray, Samuel Hoyt.
I. Lieut. Ralph Izard, 2, Walter Jones, Esq. Charles Irwin, Alexander Jones, Esq. Richard Jones.
K. Edmund P. Kennedy, 2.
L. Doctor Webster Lewis, Mr. John Lin- coln, Lieutenant Charles Lucian, Mrs. Jane Lotton, Mr. Samuel Leonard, 4, James Lowndes, Lieut. James Lau- rence, John Laland, Messrs. Alexander and Robert Leisin.
M. Alexander McCormick, Charles M c Clay, Lieut. Daniel Murray, James M c Gill, Corns, M c Lean, 2, Thomas Moore, Abraham Mattox, Azariah Mister, 2, William Magill, John M c Mullen, John Mannery, John Mills, Jun. Daniel M c Caughran, Robert Munro, William Mockling, William Megee, Thomas M c Intosh, Mr. Mayson, James Morri- son.
N. Catherine Nigly, Morris Newman.
O. Robert Ormsby, Captain Richard O'Brien.
P. John W. Pratt, Esq. John Phipps, Mr. Potts, John Price, William Pitt- man, Lieut. Oliver H. Perry, Augustus Page, Seth Pense, Esq. 2, William Pas- co, Samuel Peterson, Samuel Patterson, John Payne, Lewis Prudhomme, Esq. C. Charles Platt, John W. Pittman, Lawson Pearson, 3, Mr. Polereocki.
R. Mr. Thomas Richardson, Francis Richard, James Redmond, Lieutenant Reed, Isaac Reed, Recorder of the Land Office United States.
S. John Showard, Molley Sharp, Mrs. Ann Smith, 2, Lieut. Arthur Sinclair, Mr. Gamaliel Stutefant, Midshipman, Thomas Swearingen, 2, W. B. Shields, Walter B. Smallwood, Benjamin Strong, Thomas Shields, George Shorter, Chas. Stewart, Esq. Winthrop Shriggins, Charles Ward Shoemaker, Mr. Joseph Samson, John R. Secraft.
T. Jonathan B. Tombs, Captain John Tusmeil, Mr. John Thomas, 3, George Terry, Mr. Tytis, James Taylor, Lewis Talbury, John Town, Mr. Thomas, John Tobin.
V. William Vernon, Sybert Vanschaick, Esq. Joseph Varden.
W. Robert Wace, William Willis, 2, Joel Wendell, Mr. Wilson, Daniel Witz, Charles B. Ward, James P. Wise, Tho- mas Wolbert.
Patent Threshing Machine.
I HAVE invented a machine for threshing all kinds of Grain contained in straw or chaff, particularly wheat, this ma- chine has been found on fair trial to answer completely the purpose for which it was in- tended. Farmers now have it in their power to get out their grain with expedition, free of dirt, white caps or loss. This machine is con- structed on entire new principles; its oper- ation is by Bails encircled by a cylinder moved upon friction wheels, and can be regulated at pleasure to thresh the grain more or less, as the dampness, dryness, or particular kinds of grain may require it. It will be found upon examining the principles on which this machine is constructed, that it will be the tault of the, offeror if any grain passes un- threshed; it separates the grain from the straw and chaff, as it threshes also the chaff from the straw; the construction is by no means complicated—not liable to get out of order, and not expensive to erect. It has been found by fair experiment the power of four small
mules or two good horses are sufficient to thresh and clean one hundred bushels per day with great ease. Those on extensive farms who wish more grain threshed per day may obtain any quantity they wish, by making the machine larger, and applying more power. It farmers only knew the excessive loss they sustain in getting out their grain in the mode heretofore used, nothing more would be ne- cessary to bring my machine into general use. Those who have small farms on their farms will find they may get the machine going by water at a small expence, by a small tub wheel. To those who are acquainted with the gentlemen whose certificates I annex, no hing need be said; those who are not, will find, on enquiry, for intelligence and respect- ability they have few superiors. My price for the privilege of using my machine, is fifty dollars. I will dispose of my privilege for counties or states to those who wish to pur- chase on liberal terms. Letters addressed to me post paid, at Dumfries, Virginia, will be duly attended to.
JAMES DENEALE. Dumfries, 22d Sept. 1806.
NO. I. I do hereby certify, that I have a threshing machine erected on the plan invented by Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, which exceeds my expectation. A great number of my neighbors who have seen it work, think it does not leave one grain in ten thousand un- threshed; it separates the straw and chaff from the wheat as it threshes. It possesses many advantages over machines on the Scotch principle, as they will thresh none but what goes in with the car first; so that all tangled wheat is not much more than half threshed. Mr. Deneale's machine threshes tangled wheat or sheaves put in butt first per- fectly clean.
In every dry weather Scotch machines fetch off a great number of heads, a great many of which the utmost care cannot prevent being carried off by the straw; the very cars without straw are perfectly clean threshed by Mr. Deneale's Scotch machines, take near double power to work them. I speak the above from experience; as I had a machine on the Scotch principle, which from the above facts I had not used for several years, and have now pulled it down.
Mr. Deneale's machine will thresh from 50 to 100 bushels per day, four small mules or two good horses will work it with great ease, and I am convinced from the slow pace they go that two oxen would work it. Although my machine (which was the first erected in this part of the state) has been built but a few months, it is so well approved of that a great many more are either built or now building on the same construction.
It will be shown in operation to any gen- tlemen calling on the subscriber, at Beverley's Ford, Fauquier county, Virg. STEPHEN MILBURN. September 5, 1806.
NO. II. I have several years known Mr. Milburn, who has given the within certificate—he is a sensible, judicious, practical farmer, and a man of good character. He is a native of the county of Northumberland, in the kingdom of G. Britain, and has been a successful farmer in this country. I think that great confidence is to be placed in what he says. DANIEL C. BRENT. September 13, 1806.
NO. III. I have had erected on my plantation a Threshing Machine upon the model invented by Mr. Deneale, of Dumfries; this machine separates the wheat from the straw more com- pletely than it can be done by treading in the usual way with horses, and it will, I am per- suaded, clean from 90 to 100 bushels per day. I find that four mules will turn the machinery with ease. WILLIAM CHAMPE CARTER. Culpepper, 5th Sept. 1806.
NO. IV. Induced by motives of public good, I wish to make known, that in company with some of my neighbors, we viewed on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, Esq. Mr. Deneale's new invented Patent Threshing Machine, per- formed by Mr. West, a most masterly, beau- tiful piece of mechanism. Notwithstanding the straw was damp and the negro slaves that worked it, awkward, yet on a fair trial it beat out and cleaned upwards of four bushels and a half in half an hour; we care- fully examined the straw, which was so entirely cleaned of wheat that therein we did not find more than four or five grains. There- fore, on the whole, I do not hesitate to pro- nounce it, in my judgement, the most complete and most useful thing of the kind which hu- man wisdom has yet invented. JOHN STRODE. Culpepper, 29th August, 1806.
NO. V. Since the date of the above, the manager of the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, Esq. Mr. Reuben Beazley, a man of good character and respectability, who has had the conducting of the aforesaid machine, has made the follow- ing affidavit. JOHN STRODE.
CULPEPPER COUNTY TO WIT: This day personally appeared before me, Mr. Reuben Beazley, and made oath, that the wheat machine, commonly called De- neale's Patent Threshing machine, under his care and direction, on the estate of Wm. Champe Carter, Esq. as the hands begin to understand it more, gets out wheat faster than at the beginning; and has on fair trial lately cleaned from the straw in the space of half an hour more than six bushels of wheat, and believes it would continue to do that much as long as the four mules that work it could remain at that service, until taken out to give them food and water. Certified under my hand this 11th day of September, 1806. JOHN STRODE.
IRON WORKS, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber is duly empowered to contract for the sale of a handsome estate for Iron Works, and eight thousand acres of Land adjoining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about nine miles above Fredericksburg. The estate for the works embraces a small stream with 60 feet fall of water, within 500 yards of its confluence with the river, and immu- tably above commences the most advantageous site for water works, of different kinds, commanding the whole course of the river Rappahannock, by a natural canal of about 800 yards in length, into which the whole force of
the river may be turned with little expence. There has been a furnace and other works for- merly erected here, and the ore found equal and abundant to any in the country, and it has been several times tried by good judges. The title is indisputable, and a great bargain may be had. The subscriber will at any time at- tend those inclined to view the premises, and can shew the lands, and site for the works, by an accurate survey he now has, on applica- tion to him at Dumfries, Virginia. JAMES DENEALE. September 29—6t&wam
LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
ON the 2nd Tuesday in October next, a PURSE of Forty Guineas will be run for over a handsome course—heats four miles, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, agree- able to the rules of the Club, &c. on the follow- ing day a Purse of 20 Guineas will be run for over same course, heats two miles, free as aforesaid, only excepting the winning horse of the preceding day. By order of the Club, E. J. MILLARD, Sec. Sept 2—epr
NOTICE.
ON the 15th day of October next, at the UNION Tavern in George Town—will be sold, the whole of the personal estate of CHARLES M c LAUGHLIN, deceased, con- sisting of Beds, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Looking-glasses, Negroes, Horses, Stages, Cows, Hogs, &c. &c. agreeable to an order of the Orphan's Court of Washington county. The terms of sale are, all sums not exceed- ing 20 dollars cash, for all sums above 20 dollars a credit of six months, the purchaser giving note with approved endorser, interest to be included from the day of sale. P. M c LAUGHLIN, Adm. September 26—2w
FOR SALE.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on the 23d day of October next at 12 o'clock, on the premises, that very valuable property, adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George- Town, which is now occupied as a tavern by Mr. Wm. Graham. This property is in the center of George-Town, the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern. Adjoining thereto, is a kitchen, stables, and necessary out-houses. There is attached to said property an excellent dwell- ing house for a family that will be sold with it.
No situation in George-Town, can surpass this for a tavern, nor can there be more suit- able buildings for that purpose than those on said property. The terms of sale are, one third of the pur- chase money to be paid within 60 days with interest, and the other two thirds to be paid in one, two, and three equal annual instal- ments, with interest thereon from the day of sale. The whole to be secured by good nego- tiable notes with approved endorser. Pos- session will be given immediately. OSBORN SPRIGG. Prince George's county, October 1—tdof
HENRY INGLE,
HAS received by the Leonidas, from Li- verpool, a large supply of HARDWARE, amongst which are building materials, furni- ture, and tools for mechanics. Plaited and Japan'd Cruit Rands, } For Ivory handled Knives and Forks, } House- Wire Renders, &c. &c. } keepers. The residue of his assortment is expected by the Six Sisters, and by the William and John. September 29—1m
LOST,
Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 16 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip—her un- der lip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short dock'd and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof—has been used mostly in the collar and moves rather heavily. Whoever will take up the thief and Mare shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me. Charles Minifie. Washington city, near the } Eastern Branch bridge. } Sept 26—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils— also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has sev- eral large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankin trowsers, also one old fur-trimmed coat and old fur 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 tak- ing 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. SINGLETON BURGE.
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 ad- vertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will prob- ably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—epr
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
NEW JERSEY AVENUE, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from Lon- don, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cashmere, &c. with a choice assortment of pl. in nankins, cotton cashmere, india nankins, blue and yellow, fashionable Transfig white and fancy Mouselines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N. B. Ladies habits, regiments, and navy uniforms made in the first file of fashion. Richard Marwells new invented patent el- astic suspender, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23—tf
50 DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture in Loudoun county in the night of the 26th June, a bright BAY MARE with a bald face, the left hind foot white, the right hip a little lower than the other, a mark like a seam down the hoof of the right hind foot, and it is differ- ent in shape from the other; about 15 hands and 1-2 high, three years old last spring, a natural trotter, had on when she was taken three shoes. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare, so that the owner may get her again and the felon brought to conviction, shall have the above reward or for the mare only twenty five dollars and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM NICHOLS. Loudoun county, Vir. July 11—3m
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
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
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber, late a Professor in St. John's College, Annapolis, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Upper Marlboro' and the friends of learning generally, that he INTENDS TO OPEN A SCHOOL. In this town, on Monday the 24th inst. for the education of Young Gentlemen, who will be instructed in the different Greek and Latin Authors, Roman and Grecian History, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. He hopes from his long experience as a public teacher, to meet with the support of a gene- rous public. The subscriber will board in his family young gentlemen—Terms for five days in the week 100 DOLLARS. For con- stant boarders 120 DOLLARS per annum, bed and bedding being supplied by their pa- rents—Terms of tuition for Greek and Latin, Ten Guineas—for English, &c. Ten Pounds per annum, one Dollar for House rent and half a cord of fire-wood. HUGH MAGUIRE. Upper Marlbro' Sept. 24—4w
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of pur- chasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Manion at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
GOSHEN FARMS FOR RENT.
I WILL lease for one or more years, the Goshen Farms, situated in Montgomery county. One of them containing 300 acres, a propor- tion of which is heavily timbered, and about 30 acres of Meadow Ground, that may with a little trouble, be made very valuable. The improvements on said farm are, a Dwelling House, Tobacco House, a large Barn, Stables and other Out-Buildings, with the advantage of a valuable young apple Or- chard. The other Farm contains about 220 acres, with a proportion of Wood and Meadow Ground. On this farm is a Dwelling House and other Out-Buildings; ALSO, three va- luable apple Orchards of the most choice fruit. The above Farms are well watered, and beautifully situated (adjoining a Merchant Mill) distant 7 miles from the capital of Montgomery county, 22 from George-Town and the City of Washington, 30 from Balti- more, and immediately on the public road leading from the Monocacy to that city. For terms apply to R. M. BOYER. George-Town, District of Columbia, September 1 (26.) 1806—4t
TO RENT,
THE COMMODOIOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
FOR SALE,
AT Bath (Berkeley Springs) Virginia, a HOUSE & LOT thereto belonging (late the property of Thomas Palmer, deceased.) The premises are calculated for a genteel family, or would make an excellent Boarding house, having thereon a smoke house, coach house and stables, with a garden laid out with much taste and inclosed with a good board fence. Also near the town, are for sale, SEVEN acres of LAND, inclosed with a stone wall. The whole will be sold very low, or ex- changed for property in or near any of the large towns or cities. Apply to John Davidson, Washington city, or to Wm. Alexander, Esq. Bath, aforesaid. NOTE—If not sold, it will be let for the season. April 16—tf
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the commissioners of the Sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum re- maining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of DOLLARS, should among other purposes be ap- plied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day, June, 1798 and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will on surren- der of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful repre- sentatives or attorneys duly constituted and au- thorized, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respec- tively held by them; and that the principal of the five and half per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is furthermore known, for the informa- tion of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the navy six per cent. stock, either from or to the books of the treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be al- lowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. stock, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stock, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23—tf.
To BOARDERS.
A MESS of YEARLY BOARDERS will be reasonably and well accommodated, at MYERS'S Hotel from the 1st of October next. Washington City, Sept. 19—2w.
District of Columbia, County of Washington, ss.
IN the case of JOHN H. BARNEY an insol- vent debtor confined in the prison of Wash- ington county for debt. Notice is therefore hereby given to the creditors of the said John H. Barney, that on Monday the thirteenth day of October inst. at the Capitol in the court room at the hour of 9 o'clock, A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia" will be administered to the said Barney and a trust- ee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, Washington Federal- ist and in some one newspaper printed in the city of Baltimore, twice in each paper before that day.
By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, Esq. chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. Wm. BRENT, Ck. October 3—2t
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Will be Sold at Public Auction on Saturday the 11th inst. near the Centre Market at 7 o'clock A. M.—several good Milch Cows with a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, a few boxes of Soap, a silver Watch, &c Terms of sale cash. JOHN STEPHEN, Auct. October 3—2t
WILL OFFER FOR SALE
at his present residence in Charles county on Monday the 27th inst. a few Horses and Horned cattle, also some excellent Household and Kitchen Furniture, taudry goods in his late store, a good cart, a fill with necessary tubs, plantation utensils, carpenters tools, and a large quantity of well cured fodder, hay and straw. The sale will commence on the above day, should it prove fair, if not on the first fair day thereafter and continue from day to day till all is sold—For all sums of 30 DOLLARS and under cash will be required, and for all over 30 DOLLARS, six months credit will be given on the purchasers giving bond or note with approved security on interest from the date. GEORGE LEE. October 3—tdof
The subscriber having finished
his literary engagement with the public, will now entirely devote his time and attention to the practice of PHYSIC in George Town, Washington and the neighborhood. THO. EWELL. A Young GENTLEMAN of studious habits will be taken to study the science of Medicine. George Town, October 3—4t