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From the Pittsfield Sun.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES.
The following circular letter has been addressed to the several clothiers in the county of Berkshire, for the purpose of procuring such information as is attainable, on the subject of our domestic manufactures of cloth, and with a view of contributing to the encouragement of American manufactures generally, as contemplated by the subjoined resolution of the House of Representatives, at the last session of Congress. For the purpose of drawing the attention of the public to this subject, and giving to the enquirers proposed more extensive circulation, we re-publish them in the Sun; and we are requested to state, that similar information communicated thro' the same channel, from all other classes of manufacturers in the county of Berkshire, will be very acceptable, and may furnish the means of aiding their particular interest, in such general plan as may be ultimately adopted by Congress on this subject, so highly interesting to the real independence, wealth, and strength of our country.
(Circular.)
Pittsfield, September 5, 1809.
SIR—For the purpose of obtaining some part of the information requested in the subjoined letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, I take the liberty to request of you, as soon as may be convenient, answers to the following questions, viz:
 1st. What number of yards of cloth were dressed in your shop the last year?  2d. What description of cloths did they generally consist of?  3d. About what is the average value of such cloths per yard, when finished?  4th. What is the whole actual expense of manufacturing them, per yard, including the price of materials, spinning, dying, dressing, &c.?  5th. Are domestic manufactures of cloth increasing in your vicinity? And if so, in what ratio? 
A speedy answer to these queries, or such part of them as may be in your power, directed to me at Pittsfield, may subserve the manufacturing interest of the country, and particularly that branch of it in which you are concerned, and will be gratefully acknowledged by your obedient servant, EZEKIEL BACON.
To Mr.
P.S. If there is any other clothier in your town whom I have not addressed, you will be good enough to communicate this application to him, and request his answer as above.
(COPY.)
(Circular.) Treasury Department, July 28th, 1809.
SIR—I have the honor to enclose the copy of a resolution of the House of Representatives respecting the manufactures of the United States, and will thank you to communicate the best information on the subject which you may be able to collect. The species and extent of the manufactures carried on, either in your own vicinity or in other parts of the state, and whether in manufacturing establishments properly so called, or as household manufactures; the capital, the machinery and labor employed, and the ordinary profits made in the respective branches—the causes which have either promoted, retarded, or prevented the several establishments; the measures within the powers of Congress, which, in your opinion, or in that of the best informed manufacturers, appear best calculated and sufficient for the purpose of fostering the manufactures, are all points on which I would wish to receive information. I am sensible that at the same time that you may not have it in your power to obtain with facility all that would be desirable; but whatever facts you can collect, and in whatever shape they may be digested, will be useful, and gratefully acknowledged.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, sir, your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. Hon. Ezekiel Bacon, Esq.
FROM THE CHARLESTON TIMES.
Mr. Cox—Amidst the numerous Societies which have been established in this city, I know of none that would tend more essentially to promote the interest of the great body of the people of the state, than a Society of Planters.
Would it not, therefore, be highly laudable, to see some of our most experienced and enlightened agriculturists, exerting themselves to accomplish so desirable an object? And I have no doubt, sir, their efforts would be attended with the happiest effect. In almost every city throughout the United States, and Europe, a society for the promotion of agriculture exists. Animated by a patriotic disposition to form an institution of this kind, upon the most solid & scientific basis, industrious planters would have an opportunity of contributing more extensively to the encouragement of arts, and to excite a proper spirit of emulation among all classes; but particularly that useful rank of people, the mechanics, whose industry and ingenuity would derive infinite support from such a source. Among the numerous benefits arising from this society, the aid which their funds might occasionally afford to those planters & farmers who have been unsuccessful, would be the means of saving many worthy families from the utmost distress, and enable them often to reserve their produce for a good market, when the pressing demands of their creditors might compel them to sacrifice it for a price far below its real value—thus, by combining philanthropic views of this sort, they would enhance the respectability of the institution, by succoring the unfortunate.
AGRICOLA.
We are indebted to a mercantile friend for a Liverpool Price Current of American exports, from which we make the following extracts:
Liverpool, 2d August, 1809.
The prices which American produce has unexpectedly supported in our market, notwithstanding the heavy imports since the 10th of June, have been occasioned principally from an anxiety on the part of the purchasers to secure themselves against the consequences of any impediment to the final adjustment of differences between the two countries. These prices, compared with those which the manufacturers have been so long a time accustomed to give, are also still low. The delay experienced in the discharge of produce was, from the crowded state of the port, very great; and the hope which, during this time, took place, of an opening for goods to the continent, contributed materially to the prices which have been secured.
The stock of cottons is certainly large; but the expectation, that the arrivals from the United States will be inconsiderable for some time to come, will probably prevent any depreciation at the present time. Less brisk, in consequence of the armistice between the French and the Austrians. Sea Island cottons are likely to continue low, as they interfere in some measure with Brazils. We have hitherto received few shipments of cotton direct from New Orleans.
In our corn market, the depreciation which took place on the first arrivals, and which arose solely from too great an anxiety to sell, has been of short continuance. The harvest is not likely to be an early one, and from every present prospect, it may be considered probable that the prices of wheat and flour will be fully maintained.
Ashe, particularly pots, appear to be a more precarious article. The future currency of potashes will depend almost wholly on the extent of the supply, and hitherto nothing conclusive is known as to the quantity likely to be received from Canada. Pearl ashes are considered as less uncertain.
Naval stores are in fair demand, especially tar, and although we have at this time in port nearly 20,000 barrels of American only, it has been for some time gradually advancing, from an apprehension, which increases
that the ports of Sweden may be shut against us.
Timber has experienced a brisk demand at improving prices, which it is likely to maintain till the effects are felt of the strong inducements held out by our government to import this article from the British plantations.
Quercitron bark is in great request. Flax seed for crushing in fair demand. Tobacco is much affected by the political state of the continent of Europe.
Import of Cotton into Liverpool since 10th June.
  America 55,400   Brazils and West Indies 23,917   Other parts 8,213 
Total 93,530 bags
A general bill of all the christenings and burials from December 13, 1807, to December 14, 1808; according to the report made to the King, by the company of parish Clerks of London.
   Christened. Burials.     Males, 10,189 Males, 10,228   Females, 9,714 Females, 9,726   In all, 19,903 In all, 19,954  
   WHEREOF HAVE DIED,     Under two years of age, 6075   Between two and five, 2466   Five and ten, 847   Ten and twenty, 643   Twenty and thirty, 1200   Thirty and forty, 1792   Forty and fifty, 1971   Fifty and sixty, 1690   Sixty and seventy, 1499   Seventy and eighty, 1200   Eighty and ninety, 504   Ninety and a hundred, 65  
A hundred, 1 A hundred and two, 1 Increase in the burials this year, 1620 There have been executed in the city of London and county of Surrey, 5; of which number none have been reported to be buried (as such) within the bills of mortality.
London Magazine.
PORTSMOUTH, (Eng.) Aug. 1. SENTENCE ON LORD GAMBIE.
By direction of the court the judge advocate read the sentence as follows:
"After stating the summons for the Court Martial, the charges, and that the court had set upon them from the 26th day of July until the 4th day of Aug. it proceeds:
"That the court having duly deliberated on the evidence in support of the charge exhibited against admiral the Rt. hon. Lord Gambier, and having also minutely weighed the evidence adduced by his lordship in his defence have determined the charge,
"That admiral the right hon. Lord Gambier on the 12th day of April, the enemy's ships then on shore, and the signal having been made that they could be destroyed, did for a considerable time neglect or delay taking effectual measures for destroying them," has not been proved against said admiral Lord Gambier, but that his lordship's conduct on the occasion, as well as his general conduct and proceeding as commander in chief of the Channel fleet employed in Basque Roads between the 17th day of March and the 29th day of April, 1809 was marked by zeal, judgment, ability and an anxious attention to the welfare of his majesty's service, and therefore do adjudge him to be most honorably acquitted, and he is hereby most honorably acquitted accordingly."
The President then called for Lord Gambier's sword, and addressed his lordship as follows:
"Lord Gambier—I have peculiar pleasure in receiving the commands of the court to return you your sword, which I do with the fullest conviction that you will use it as you have hitherto done, with advantage to your country, & your own personal honor (returning his sword.)
"Having so far obeyed the commands of court, I beg you will permit me in my individual capacity to express to you the high gratification I have upon this occasion."
Lord Gambier replied. "I cannot sufficiently express the sense I feel of the prudent attention of the court, and beg to return my thanks to you sir, for the obliging manner in which you have conveyed to me their sentiments."
The court was then dissolved.
Glasgow, August 3.—Flour has risen to day 5s. per barrel, in consequence of the American news. Mr. Pinkney, in a letter to the American Secretary of State, of the 1st May, incloses the orders in council of the 27th April, but observes, that he received them from Mr. Canning in their present state, and was no party to them.
LONDON, AUG. 5. The Berlin Gazette, in consequence of its partiality, has been forbidden in the king of Westphalia's territory.—Its circulation has also been stopped in Hamburg.
The popular commotions at Bremen and particularly in Hanover, owing to the rumor of a speedy arrival of a British army, have been very serious. At Hanover the veteran soldiers of his majesty stopped by force the money which, by order of the French, was to be transported out of the country. The great expedition preparing in England seems to have panic struck the French and their friends, and the king of Westphalia and his army will immediately enter Hanover.
On receiving the news of the armistice between the two emperors, the price of the colonial produce rose full ten per cent. in the Northern markets.
The following are extracts of letters from a British officer in the army under Sir Arthur Wellesley:
"British Camp, near Placentia, July 13."
"Sir Arthur Wellesley is collecting the British army in and near this place; and is in daily expectation of a light brigade of three regiments of infantry arriving from Lisbon, when we shall march direct for Madrid.—My next, should I escape the chances of war, will doubtless communicate the result of a battle. The enemy, we hear, are concentrating all their forces to oppose us. If the Spaniards and Portuguese troops remain true to us and themselves, we have no fears of the result; if not, I fear all is lost—Adieu, &c."
"Placentia, July 19."
"You will know in England much better than we do, what we are about—they say here that Victor's advanced guard commenced skirmishes yesterday with the loyal Lusitanian Legion:—two of our brigades have been sent forward, and one brigade will follow. We expect to march tomorrow the enemy is but four leagues from us."
SEVILLE JULY 8.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE DEFEAT OF GENERAL BLAKE.
A dispatch from Don Joaquin Blake to his Excellency Don Antonio Corneil.
I forwarded to your excellency, under date of the 18th of June, from Calanda, a representation to his majesty of the unfortunate result of the action of Belchite, acquainting him at the same time, that in consequence of a depression of mind I was unable to give the details of that distressing event. Though I have not recovered from the dejection of this defeat, which neither the nation, myself, nor the faithful officers of my army ought to have anticipated, I consider it my duty, no longer to be dispensed with, to inform your excellency, and through you his majesty, not of the minute details of a battle which was never fought, but rather of those circumstances which must excite amazement at what has so unnecessarily happened.
In my dispatch to your excellency of the day preceding this sad event, I described our situation, which was such, that I confidently trusted that if the enemy attacked us in front we should repulse him. Nevertheless I knew that fortune might be adverse to us; but never could I suspect or apprehend that my troops would fly without fighting; that a few shot from the enemy's artillery would make them abandon a position in which they had nothing to dread, either from cavalry or from those sudden turns in battle, which sometimes has struck panic terror into armies.
Belchite is placed on the declivity of the mountains which almost surround it, taking its beginning from the road of Zoya. But to enter the town there is a descent which begins at point called Calvario. Said heights continue along the road which goes to Fuendetodos and passes beneath a hill in advance, where the hermitage of
Picevo is situated. The front & avenues of Saragosa are on a smooth country covered with orchards & olive gardens, without any interruption but that of a few ridges, which conduct to the road of Alboton, about a league distant from Belchite. The heights which pass the above mentioned Fuendetodos, begin from Belchite at the hermitages of Santa Barbara, in whose vicinity are many straw lofts, and two great buildings for cattle. These buildings and hermitage were the right flank of our position, in consequence of which they were made loop-holed. In the front and left were the chain of ridges, with some spaces, and finally at the back ran a canal, which terminates at the orchard between the heights of Calvario and Pueblo. The troops which were detached in the hermitage and straw lofts, could not be attacked by the cavalry; neither could the centre without being exposed to a terrible cross firing: those of the left could retire to the hermitage of Santa Barbara. Consequently the hermitage of Picevo was occupied, and the tops of Calvario by two regiments, and the artillery park was placed behind. The olive gardens were likewise garrisoned.
The cavalry were in the avenues of the town and road of Saragosa to cover them, and they were supported by another regiment of infantry. The remainder of the troops occupied the heights from Santa Barbara towards the road of Fuendetodos, but connected with the ground of the position, so that in some parts three lines were formed, moreover three columns for the attack were ready, that in case the enemy pushed hard on the left we might face them, and act offensively. Even if they had routed them, we could have retired to the centre and right flank, having then nothing to fear but from the front, and to render the continuation of the attack impossible, finally the artillery was so placed as to protect the attack of said columns, and could in case of necessity retire to the same point where the troops were to act. These were already posted and harangued by me. They promised faithfully to comply with their duty. The enemy after having shewed themselves from the tops of the town of Alboton, filed off upon our left, a column advancing with two pieces of artillery. Their artillery fired five or six shot, at the same time two or three grenades burst, which wounded five or six men.—Our artillery began to attack theirs, or rather to answer their fire, when all of a sudden, a regiment began to fly in the greatest disorder, without firing a gun. A grenade from the enemy is said to have fallen among them. Another without firing did the same, and another, and finally in a few minutes the position was abandoned, some corps flying not being enabled to sustain the impetuosity which they rushed upon each other and prevented their firing. Thus we the generals and officers remained alone in the middle of the field without being enabled to rally a single corps, and I had the grief to see an army disperse, abandoning its effects, throwing away their arms and dress, from but a single body of the enemy and two pieces of artillery. We could not halt until we arrived at a strong place not being enabled to muster more than 200 men to face the enemy. It is well known, that they were not in want of ammunition and provisions, and that on my side I had omitted nothing to ensure them victory; at least to enable them to maintain the honor of our arms in the opinion of the world. If his majesty accedes to what I requested of him in my representation of the 18th, I hope to prove more fully what I affirm. These dispersions are unfortunately too common in our armies. I do not think this a proper place to point out the cause; but I cannot help saying that a few individuals who set a bad example, can do much to discourage an army, without the generals knowing it, to whose ears the conversation of weak men is rarely communicated. If the love to my country did not exceed even that which my conscience dictates, I should be tranquil when I consider that this same army confesses that I have neglected nothing as a general, or a soldier to carry them to the field of glory. The falsehood they spread to cover their unheard of cowardice, that the French had received reinforcements to the amount of 15,000 men, proves that they flew without being able to attribute the blame

to any one. God preserve your Lordship many years.
Xerta 22d June, 1809.
JOAQUIN BLAKE.
To his Excellency, Don Anto. Cornel.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.
The Secretary of the Treasury arrived in this city on Sunday.
The following officers of the Bank of Washington were yesterday appointed:
Teller, Overton Carr. Bookkeeper, William Dupuy. Discount Clerk, Isaac K. Hanson. Runner, Henry Johnson. Porter, Laurence Hays. Notary Public, Henry Whetcroft.
DETECTION is received. The allegations contained in the performance require, previously to its insertion, that the name of the author should be given.
VERMONT. At the recent election in this state 157 towns exhibit a republican gain of 1314 votes. The state consists of 12 counties, 9 of which have been heard from, which send 109 republican, and 53 federal members to the House of Representatives.
DELAWARE. We understand, from a respectable source, that the election for members of the state legislature, which takes place early in the next month, will exhibit a great change in the political character of the state; and that the county of Kent, heretofore decidedly and unequivocally federal, will return Republican members, and thus probably change the complexion of the Legislature from Federal to Republican.
The citizens of Waterborough (S. C.) have given a dinner to the Secretary of the Navy in testimony of their respect and affection for him.
A short time since, in the absence of the Editor, a communicated article appeared in the National Intelligencer, of which the following is an extract:
"There are now several imported Merino Rams in this country. Col. Humphreys of Connecticut, Robert R. Livingston of N. York & Mr. Dupont of Wilmington, Delaware, each possess one. Mr. Dupont imported his ram in 1801 or 2, and of course has been breeding from him seven or eight years. Mr. R. Livingston and Col. Humphreys have been crossing the breed from their rams perhaps the same length of time."
This statement of facts being extremely erroneous in some respects, and totally untrue in others, we consider it a duty, to avoid unfounded impressions, to republish it with the following statement, derived from a source, incapable of deception, and which we believe to be altogether correct.
"Colonel Humphreys was the first to introduce full blooded Merinos into this country. He embarked from Spain one hundred full blooded Merinos (viz. 75 Ewes and 25 Rams), of which nine died at sea, and the remaining ninety-one were imported into the United States, at Derby, in Connecticut, in the month of May 1802. A great number of whole bloods, as well as many more of the mixed breed, have gone from this flock into the Eastern and Middle states, and into the states of Ohio and South Carolina."
Our informant adds, "that to the best of his knowledge, only two Rams, other than those in Col. Humphreys's flock, have ever been landed in the United States from Spain; one of them belonging to Mr. Bowdoin, our late minister to Madrid, which is a genuine Merino; and the other recently brought to Boston, which is said not to be genuine. A few sheep have been imported directly from France into this country, which were doubtless descended from Merino ancestors."
Those Editors, who may have extended the circulation of the first communicated article by republishing it, will do but an act of justice to Col. Humphreys as well as to truth by inserting this correction. No citizen, surely, is more entitled to the thanks of his country than Col. Humphreys for the naturalization of an exotic animal, that promises at no distant day to be the source of great riches, and to insure the most desirable of all attainments, an increased independence of foreign nations for every necessary of comfortable living. The just claims of such a man ought to be protected by the whole nation.
Defence of the administration of Thomas Jefferson.—No VIII.
Pacification of the Indians.—In illustrating the character and measures of an administration this topic will always command attention. Whether
we consider the relative condition of the aborigines and the whites and the reciprocal claims of each on the other, the influence which the treatment of the former has on national character, or the peculiar difficulties which have invariably attended our intercourse with them, we shall be satisfied that this branch of authority calls for a species of talent rarely possessed by rulers.
It is not necessary, at this day, to vindicate the character of the aborigines of our country, or to prove that, on a comparison with any other savage nations, they will be found to have possessed superior traits of moral and intellectual character. It is sufficient for our present purpose to say, that in the estimation of the whole community, except that portion of it which from their position is exposed to perpetual collisions of interest or passion, they are considered as entitled to all that justice and humanity which are compatible with a gradual encroachment on and occupation of their grounds. There can be no doubt of the moral right of a civilized community, as it progresses in numbers, to appropriate to the use of its citizens, the tracts of land in the previous occupation of savages; because the very condition in which the latter are implies their total inability to render it the instrument of that beneficence which it was intended by the author of nature to bestow on the human race. But, while this right in the abstract is justly viewed as indisputable, it is nevertheless subject to conditions and limitations which are equally binding on the civilized community. It is the duty of the latter to obtain possession of it, if possible, by pacific means, and even to make considerable sacrifices of their immediate interest to secure this end; if compelled eventually to resort to force, to apply it in such a way as to inflict the least possible injury on the savages; and, above all, once possessed of it, to administer justice with an equal hand to the white and red people, giving the latter, so far as practicable, an equivalent for their land, in the arts and comforts introduced among them. Power thus dispensed, will aim at elevating instead of depressing their situation, at increasing their happiness instead of driving them by persecution to despair, and at cherishing instead of exterminating their race. To effect these desirable ends, it is necessary to inspire them with two sentiments—a conviction of your power and of your justice.
Now, it will be found by a review of the measures in relation to this point adopted during the administration of Mr. Jefferson, that these two cardinal ends have been fully secured, and that it is principally owing to those measures that a complete pacification of the Indians has been accomplished. During the administrations of his predecessors, either an active warfare was carried on with them, or in the intervals of a hollow peace the frontiers were constantly exposed to alarm. Ever since he assumed the Presidency, all warfare has ceased, and alarm on the frontier been dissipated. This has not arisen from any abandonment of our pretensions. On the contrary we have during this period acquired more land than in any equal antecedent period, and our western population has advanced with greater rapidity than it ever previously did. These happy and beneficent effects have flowed from the enlightened and just policy of a cabinet, intimately acquainted with human nature, and bent upon exercising power with a single eye to the happiness of those on whom it was exercised. The means pursued are in themselves extremely simple; so plain and obvious, that we are surprised at their not having been universally applied in the intercourse of civilized and savage communities. This surprise, however, is dispelled, when we contemplate the fatal agency of superstition and a spirit of conquest in past ages. Heretofore the sword has invariably opened the way to power, & the letters of superstition have uniformly completed the victory. Governments wielded by soldiers and priests, having despoiled the conquered of their property, have concluded by attempting to deprive them of the consolations of their religion. In the first result they have generally succeeded; but scarcely ever in the last. The religious sentiments, received from our fathers, are generally so dear to our hearts, that we prefer a sacrifice of life to their abandonment, and whatever outward conformity we may exhibit to the creed of our conquerors, the conscience remains impregnable. With these ideas, doubtless, on his mind, Mr. Jefferson has taken no pains to force upon the nations the Christian religion; he has suffered them to enjoy the religion of their fathers. But he has done that which has entitled him to their warmest benedictions; he has sent among such men as Hawkins and Meigs; men beneficent, enlightened
and practical, who have taught them the blessing of property, and the advantages to be reaped from the cultivation of agriculture and the arts. Under these auspices, the progress they have already made, is wonderful. Many of them till the ground, which they have enclosed, raise fruit trees, and are industriously occupied in domestic manufactures, for the prosecution of all of which they have been liberally supplied with the means by the agents appointed by the government. And in this way, in the short period of eight years, more substantial progress has been made in civilization, than can be shewn by the annals of the world to have taken place in any other region in half a century.
Let ignorance and tyranny, then, continue to join in the cry against philosophy. While it is directed to such beneficent objects; while it seeks its highest gratification and finds its brightest glory in increasing the mass of human happiness; while it exhibits the new and illustrious spectacle of reclaiming man by the arts from the savage state and increasing his felicity by the comforts of civilization—it will continue entitled to our highest reverence, and those who dispense its blessings to our warmest regard.
The Maryland Association for the encouragement of domestic manufactures in Maryland have appointed a standing committee of five members, whose duty it is to procure information relative to the various manufactures, and domestic warehouses throughout the U. States, their respective situations, the quantities and qualities of the articles they have for sale, and the prices at which they can be procured; and to report progress as often as called on by the association.
COMMUNICATION. AMERICAN ORDNANCE.
With pleasure we notice the rapid improvements of the Citizens of the United States in the various arts. Not the least distinguished is that of heavy ordnance calculated for the defence of our seaports. A COLUMBIAD of nine inch calibre, carrying a ball of 100lb. was lately cast at the furnace of Mr. Foxall of Georgetown, District of Columbia, mounted upon a Carriage of an improved model by Mr. Villard, an ingenious artist. Experiments of its utility were made at Greenleaf's Point on the 20th & 21st of September, 1809, by Capt. Bomford of the Engineers in the presence of Col. Park and Whiting.
The piece being placed at the distance of four hundred & forty yards from a mound of clay 11 feet in thickness, faced in front by three inch oak plank, secured to pieces of timber 6 inches thick, and the rear by 2 inch pine—three of the shot pierced through & rested upwards of 200 yards beyond the mound.
   Charge. Elevation. Range. THE CENTRE OF THE TARGET BETWEEN SIX AND SEVEN FEET ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE PIECE.   Centre of Target to Centre of Shot. From the Point of the central Gun to the Centre of the Shot.     12 lb. 1° 30 inches below, 19 inches to the right. 19 inches below, 5 inches right. 70"   11 1° 30' 19 inches below, 5 inches right. 19 inches below, 5 inches right. 70"   11 1° 30' 5 inches right. 5 inches right. 62"   11 1° 22' 28 inches below. 28 inches below. 62"  
NOTE. The powder used in these experiments with a five and a half inch Brounette projected a 24lb. Shot 125 yards, on a horizontal plain.
CHINESE PROVERB, APPLICABLE TO THE U. STATES.
When swords are rusty, spades are bright, Where prison doors admit the light, When granaries are full of corn, The temple's threshold sold and worn, Grass growing where the lawyers talk, When butchers ride and doctors walk— Then are there many, young and old, And statesmen well the state uphold.
Baltimore, Sept. 22.
DIED—On Thursday evening last, Mr. Alexander Reinagle, in the 62d year of his age, one of the managers of the Baltimore and Philadelphia Theatres.
His talents as a musical composer were unrivalled upon this continent; his intrinsic goodness of heart, and the mildness and urbanity of his manners, endeared him to his friends, by whom his loss will be consequently sincerely regretted.
Also a few days since in the neigh-
borhood of Philadelphia, Mr. Harwood, Comedian. In the loss of Mr. Harwood it may truly be said the American stage has lost one of its most valuable actors. Perhaps in chaste, rich, native humor, he was excelled by no man alive.
Extract of a letter from New-Bedford, dated Sept. 18th, to a gentleman in New York.
"I have letters from capt. Howland, of the ship William and Eliza, dated at Gottenburg, the 7th July. He arrived on the 11th, after a passage of 38 days. Off Jutland he was spoken by an English gun-brig, who informed him and three others, that the Spanish gun-boats take all Americans. The night following, a ship from Salem, and one from New-York, were taken by them. Next morning the boats fired at the brig Alexander of Salem, and the William and Eliza, when about 200 rods apart; the brig struck, but Howland squared away, and picking all sail, got off. He saw no prospect of going to Russia; his cotton, coffee and sugar would do very badly at Gottenburg—his oil, tobacco, rice, and logwood would do tolerably well. If the English vessels give chase to the prizes, they run them on shore, and plunder all they can before they have taken them off. He was still waiting to see if no opening occurred to get to Copenhagen, where his cargo was wanted. Thus it appears, we shall receive no supply this season of Russia goods, as it is unsafe to pass the Categat. In a calm, half a convoy was taken a few days before by those gun-boats."
PROMISSORY NOTES OF A NEW FORM.
Each revolving year brings forth some extraordinary novelty, to excite wonder and gratify curiosity. Long as banks have been in operation in various parts of the world, it was reserved for the present age, so fertile in discoveries and improvements, to invent the ne plus ultra of liberality and accommodation in the tenor of a promissory note. And the most remarkable feature in this affair, is that the discovery was not made in London, Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia, New York, or Boston, but in a small two-penny village, called Gloucester, in Rhode Island, containing about a dozen houses. In this village, immortalized by the invention, there was a bank established in 1804, of which the capital was composed of two thousand shares, of fifty dollars each, amounting to 100,000 dollars. Of this bank, Andrew Dexter, jun. an illustrious speculator, borrowed the trivial sum of 845,771 dollars in their bank notes, for which sum he gave his promissory notes without endorsement, in the following improved form:
"I, Andrew Dexter, jun. do promise the President, Directors, and Company of the Farmer's Exchange Bank, to pay them, or order Dollars, in ____ years from the date, with interest, at two per cent. per annum; it being, however, understood, that said Dexter shall not be called upon to make payment until he thinks proper; he being the principal stockholder, and best knowing when it will be proper to pay the same."
I annex the amounts of the respective notes, and the periods of payment, for the gratification of the reader.
 (1) One dated November 4, 1808, at eight years and 2 per cent. for $ 300,000  (2) One dated November 30, 1808, do. 32,000  (3) One do. do. December 12, 1808, do. 6,000  (4) One other dated November 30, 1808, 507,771 
$ 845,771
With the bank notes received by Dexter for these notes of hand, there was carried on a stupendous scene of fraud and villainy. They were employed in the purchase of property of every kind by Dexter and his friends; and as they made no scruple about price, they possessed themselves of many of the most valuable estates in New England, some of which have descended from father to son since the first settlement of the country. Hundreds, perhaps thousands of victims deplore their fatal credulity, which induced them to convert their property into this paper, now not worth a cent in the dollar, which has reduced them from a state of affluence to beggary and wretchedness.
The bank ceased its operations on the 27th of February, 1809, with the enormous sum of specie in its vaults, of eighty six dollars and fifty eight cents, which, on an accurate calculation, will probably pay a farthing in the hundred dollars to its creditors.
The legislature of Rhode Island at its last session appointed a committee to investigate the whole of the nefarious transaction. That committee has published a luminous report for the information of their constituents, from which this sketch is taken.
Felix quem aliena pericula faciunt cautum. Philadelphia paper.
Lynchburg, Sept. 15.
VINEYARDS PRACTICABLE.
It is a fact, that the European Grape may be engrafted on the common Grape vine of this country. Mr. Daniel Foshier, a native of Germany, and well skilled in the business of a vine dresser, has made a successful experiment this season. Several vines have grown from his grafts; one of them is at least twelve feet long—there are others of different lengths—and some of them do now actually bear a number of good clusters of fruit, although they were engrafted last Spring.
We are authorized by Mr. Foshier to inform the public, that any person who may wish to cultivate this valuable and delicious fruit, can have his assistance and advice for the operation. Gentlemen may now very easily secure vines, for use and ornament, if they will dig up the common vines, about the last of November, and transplant them into their gardens, &c. and at the proper season call upon Mr. Foshier, who will furnish grafts and engraft them for a moderate compensation.
Mr. Foshier lives in Bedford county, about two miles from the mansion house of Colonel James Callaway. Citizens of Lynchburg may obtain satisfactory information by applying to the Editor of this paper, who is an eye witness of the fact.
St. Louis, Louisiana, August 16.
Having heard of the execution of several Delawares and Shawonies at their towns near Cape Girardeau, we had the curiosity to enquire of Rogers the Shawonie chief as to the truth of the report.
Mr. Rogers says that Waabelettheh at Delaware & Thathaway a Shawonie chief summoned him to attend a solemn council at their towns, that on his arrival there he found that a great revolution was about to take place, they had interdicted the use of intoxicating liquors and determined to abandon the chase, to raise stock and corn for food and teach their women to spin and weave their clothes. They had established a court to try criminals, four persons were tried, three men were found guilty, and one woman acquitted. The condemned were led out of town to a thick woods and tomahawk'd, they were then placed on an immense pile of wood and burnt to ashes; upwards of one hundred men assisted at the execution.
Lexington, Sept. 9.
At a meeting of a large number of the inhabitants of Washington county, in the court house in Springfield, Kentucky, on Monday the 28th of August, 1809, (previous notice thereof being given by advertisements) to consult and declare their opinions on the late measures of the cabinet of G. Britain in refusing to confirm the conditions entered into by their minister with the Executive of the U. States of America—Gen. MATTHEW WALTON was unanimously appointed President, and John Lancaster Secretary of the meeting.
On motion, Mr. Crouch, Mr. F. Nance, Col. D. Mock, Mr. T. J. Cocke, Mr. W. Wright, Mr. J. Head, Mr. P. I. Booker, Mr. M'Henry, and Mr. E. Davison, were appointed a committee to prepare and report resolutions, and after an hour's recess the following energetic resolutions were reported and concurred in by a committee of the whole assemblage:
1st. Resolved, That the British government, in refusing to fulfil the late arrangement made by their minister with the U. S. has forfeited all claim to national confidence.
2d. Resolved, That we approve of the course pursued by the President in withdrawing his proclamation, and thereby leaving in full force the non-intercourse law, as one founded in wisdom, and we would recommend its continuance until Britain shall make full and complete atonement for the many injuries and insults offered to the rights and feelings of the American people, by rendering up to justice the offenders; and finally by removing the many impediments which she, contrary to the laws of nations, has thrown in our way as a commercial people.
3d. Resolved, That it would be derogatory to the character of America, as a free, sovereign, and independent nation, to hold any intercourse (under existing circumstances) with a nation so far lost to moral rectitude, and resorting to disgraceful pretexts to evade the fulfilment of solemn contracts.
4th. Resolved, That while we do not assume to ourselves the right of dictating to our Executive, yet we would take the liberty of avowing as our opinion, that the late named British minister, Mr. Jackson, ought not to be received.
5th. Resolved, That the government of the United States ought to extend a fostering care to our home manufactures, and afford every necessary aid to those enterprising citizens who have

nobly hazarded their property in the establishment of American manufactures.
6th. Resolved, That we are now firmly convinced of the wisdom of the measures pursued by the late administration, and possess entire confidence in the integrity, firmness and independence of James Madison, President of the U. S.
7th. Resolved, That our lives and fortunes stand pledged to support the independence of the government of the U. States against all foreign invasions and internal broils.
8th. Resolved, That in case of a continuance of the hostile disposition of the belligerents, or either of them, it would be expedient to authorise our merchants to arm and defend themselves, and in case of an attack to capture and make prize of such vessel, or vessels, so attacking.
9th. Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be transmitted to the President of the U. S. and also published in the Reporter.
MATTHEW WALTON, President of the meeting.
Attest, JOHN LANCASTER, Secretary.
From the Federal Gazette of Sept. 25.
Spanish Victory.—The news under the New York head, contained in a letter from Don Thomas Vasquez, at Porto Rico, to the Spanish Consul at New York, was in type before the brig Betsey arrived this morning from St. Thomas. Capt. Morton of the Betsey, has politely favored the Editor of the Federal Gazette with St. Croix and St. Thomas papers to the first of September; from which we copy the following:
St. Thomas, Aug. 31.
Translation of the interesting Accounts brought here by a felucca, on Tuesday last, from Porto Rico:—
Translation of a Dispatch.
Gen. Cuesta says, from the Camp of Talavera, on the 26th of July, that being informed that the enemy, in number forty thousand men, were preparing themselves to attack him, he passed the Alberche and took a convenient position with the English general. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 27th, the enemy charged them with the greatest fury with the bayonet; they were with equal fury repulsed, and the battle ceased at eight o'clock in the evening with the greatest loss. The 28th, at day break, the enemy repeated their attacks till 5 o'clock in the afternoon, when they were again routed; and the general hopes that they will be successively beaten. The English and Spanish armies behaved themselves with a bravery worthy of their nations. The intruded king (Joseph Bonaparte) assisted in person, and retired the afternoon to Santa Olalla, accompanied with ninety-eight wagons loaded with wounded. The division of Lacy is at Toledo and yesterday they were expecting the army of Venegas in Aranjuez, in order to pass to Madrid.
P. S. We have just now received the news by an express, that the enemy were completely routed.
OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION
His excellency Martin Garay, Secretary of the governing Supreme Council, published on the 31st July to the consulate of this place, that the Supreme Junta had just received the important news, that the Anglo-Spanish army had completely routed the French army on the borders of the Alberche, after a bloody battle of two days, in which all the troops behaved themselves so as to merit the national gratitude. His excellency does not wish to detain from this city the intelligence of an occurrence so famous for the liberty of their country, and as glorious for our arms.
To the Gentlemen Priors and Consulates of the city of Cadiz & their individuals. For the Secretary, (Signed) JOSEF HONTANNON. Cadiz, Aug. 1st, 1809.
Philadelphia, September 16.
A Letter of which the following is a copy, issued from the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the day it bears date. We understand that the Adjutant General has, in consequence, written to all the Brigade Inspectors, directing them to use their best endeavors to carry into effect the orders of the Governor.
"Sir.—The Governor has directed me to state to you, that in consequence of the pleasing prospect of a speedy & honorable adjustment of the disputes between the U. S. and the British government having vanished, he deems it his duty to do every thing in his power to place the State of Pennsylvania in such a situation as to defend itself and contribute its full proportion towards the defence of the just rights of the U. S. against the attacks of that hostile government. He therefore directs that inasmuch as the returns made by
the Brigade Inspectors are incomplete, some having made no return at all, & none of them as to the state of the repair of the arms, that you will immediately call upon the Brigade Inspectors throughout the State, respectively, to make return to you on or before the fourth Monday of November next, of the number of Musquets within the bounds of their respective Brigades, designating public, from private, property, and generally of all the arms and military accoutrements of every description proper for the soldier in actual service, also the situation of the arms as to repair, the approaching fall trainings furnishing a favorable opportunity for that purpose; and that as soon as you shall have received such returns, to make report thereof to the Executive Department, that the same may be laid before the Legislature at the commencement of their next session, that it may furnish a data to aid them in placing the Militia of this Commonwealth in a situation competent to meet any exigency that may occur.
And that you make every arrangement in your power to facilitate the drafting of the Militia, should a draft be required.
With due respect and consideration, Sir, your ob't. serv't. N. B. BOILEAU, Sec'y. THOS. M'KEAN, Jr. } Adjutant General, P. M. } Lancaster, Secretary's Office, } August 14, 1809.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.
We have conversed with an American Gentleman who was at Liverpool on the 4th of July last, and eye-witness of the transactions which took place there with regard to the American flag and as truth is always desirable, particularly on subjects of so much delicacy, we shall give his information in nearly his own words:—On that day, most of the American captains generally united in commemorating their national anniversary, even in foreign ports. This was the case at Liverpool on this occasion. In the course of the day, some persons, indiscreetly, or with a design to excite a disturbance, hoisted the American flag, with the British flag under it, reversed. The ship carpenters hearing of this insult to their flag, assembled in a tumultuous manner, tore down the standard, and then repaired on board most of the American vessels, and forced them to haul down their colors, which were displayed in honour of the day. The officers of one ship (the Superior of this port) refusing to strike the American flag had it forcibly taken down & torn to pieces by the enraged mob. No other violence was done. This we believe to be the true state of the case.
From St. Bartholomews, Aug. 25. The British have declared Guadalupe, St. Martins, and St. Eustatia, in a state of blockade. We have just learned that a French squadron has entered Guadalupe with troops. The British have enforced the old act—that all neutrals shall carry the production of their own country to British ports in the West-Indies—so a Swedish vessel cannot carry to Antigua, &c. a cargo of American produce from St. Bartholomews.
New-York, September 22.
HAMET CARAMALLI, the ex-bashaw of Tripoli, has been formally installed Dey of Berne, & has taken possession of his government. Through the influence of Dr. Davis, agent of the U. States, that province was ceded to him, and its revenues (12,000 sequins) confirmed to him & his heirs for ever.
A letter was received in town yesterday, dated Liverpool, August 8th, which was brought by a passenger in the ship Thomas, captain Jerry, for New York, who left her off Block Island, and landed at New Bedford:—The latter mentions "that the British had blockaded all the ports of Holland, and refused to grant licences to go to those ports, which they had been in the habit of granting; that there was not any official news from the expedition, that there was not any prospect of getting a supply of Goods from Russia, that owing to the impression that the British minister would not settle the differences with the United States, the manufacturers were purchasing cotton to a very great extent, at high prices; and that owing to unfavorable weather for their crops, wheat and flour had risen and was much demanded. The schooner Sea Flower, captain Gifford was to sail for New York the 9th of August."
New York, Sept. 23.
[Per the brig R. gulator from Porto Rico]
A gentleman of the first respectability in this city, received the following letter yesterday from his correspondent at Porto Rico. It confirms the news by the arrival at Baltimore.
Porto Rico, Sept. 1, 1809.
"Three vessels have just arrived from Cadiz, one of which is in 25 days, with the official and agreeable
news. (dated August 1) that, on the 27th and 28th of July, a most bloody battle was fought in the neighborhood of Madrid, between the Spanish and English armies, under the command of Cuesta and sir Arthur Wellesley, and the French, in which the latter were defeated with the loss of 48,000 men, in killed, wounded and prisoners. The presumption therefore is, that Madrid is evacuated."
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
A British officer writes from Messina, of date the 14th April last:—"I returned a few days ago from a trip to Mount Etna, where I had been to see the effects of an eruption, which took place on the 20th ult. The preceding day, we were all much surprised at seeing the streets of Messina covered with a quantity of fire ashes something like gun powder, which were driven by a strong south wind, from the top of the mountain, a distance of sixty miles. It appears, that these ashes are thrown up before an eruption of fire; they come to Messina in such quantities, that it was unpleasant to walk the streets, especially against the wind. On the 28th ult. volumes of lava and fire, burst on from the several craters, which the volcanic matter made of itself, about six miles above the village of Lingua Glassa; it is impossible for words to convey, or colors to paint, the awful grandeur of this at once grand and terrific scene. Figure to yourself the highest mountain in Arran vomiting fire from a dozen of different places, and throwing up immense heaps of red hot stones to the height of one thousand feet, attended with a terrific noise, like the roaring of many cannon. Conceivable quantities of melted lava issuing from each crater like metal from a furnace, and sweeping along with it, forests, houses, and every obstacle that presents itself to impede its progress, & you may have some faint idea of an eruption of Mount Etna. In three days the lava proceeded six miles, but very fortunately did not overwhelm any village; it has however destroyed a quantity of timber, many vineyards and some corn fields. It was lamentable to witness the distress of the inhabitants that were unfortunately situated in the neighborhood; they cried; tore their hair, prayed to all their saints and images, and carried them in procession to the lava, in hopes that their presence would stop the devouring element, but to no purpose. The wooden St. Joseph and all the rest of them were deaf to their prayers, and the lava continued to roll on for more than ten days, when the volcanic matter being exhausted, the fire became extinct. Had it continued a few days longer, several villages must have been burnt down. I was not more than 500 yards from one of the craters, but some of the stones flying over my head, I was obliged to scamper off. The effect at night is beyond all description magnificent."
London, July 8. The Dutch papers contain a circular mandate, addressed by Bonaparte, on the 13th ult. to the Bishops, commanding them to offer up praises on account of the victories of Enzerdorf and Wagram. In this instrument, he says—"Though our Lord Jesus Christ sprang from the blood of David, he sought no worldly empire; on the contrary, he required, that in concerns of this life men should obey Cæsar. His great object was the deliverance and salvation of souls. We, the inheritors of Cæsar's power, are firmly resolved to maintain the independence of our throne, and the inviolability of our rights. We shall persevere in the great work of the restoration of the worship of God: we shall communicate to its ministers that respectability which we alone can give them: we shall listen to their voice in all that concerns spiritual matters and affairs of conscience." "We shall not be drawn aside from the great end we strive to attain, and in which we have succeeded in part—the restoration of the altars of our divine worship; nor suffer ourselves to be persuaded that these principles, as Greeks, English Protestants and Calvinists, affirm, are inconsistent with the independence of thrones and nations. God has enlightened us enough to remove such errors far from us. Our subjects entertain no such fear."
Glasgow, July 8.
Riots at Liverpool.—The riots at Liverpool on Tuesday and Wednesday last, arose from a quarrel between a party of the 19th light dragoons and a press gang. The soldiers were joined by some Americans, Portuguese, Irishmen, and town's people, who collected in a large body, and repaired to the rendezvous houses in Strand street and Bird street, in search of the gang; but not finding them, they began to ill treat the people they found in the house, and broke the furniture and the windows. A considerable mob collected,
who were, however, dispersed about 11 o'clock at night, after several of the ringleaders had been taken into custody. On the Wednesday evening, the rioters assembled again, and conducted themselves with increased violence; they entirely destroyed the inside of five rendezvous houses, ripped open the beds, threw the feathers into the streets, and destroyed every thing valuable in the houses. Mr. Miller, the superintendant of the Police, repaired to the spot, attended by six or seven constables, and succeeded in taking four of the ringleaders into custody; but as they were on their way to Bridewell, two of them were rescued from the officers a Portuguese sailor, armed with a large knife, attempted to stab Mr. Miller, but was prevented from effecting his purpose. Mr. Miller being knocked down by another of the rioters, at the moment the stab was made; his coat was cut in two places with the knife. A party of the Manchester Local Militia, who were on duty there, came to the officer's assistance, headed by the Mayor and Mr. Aspinwall the magistrate. The Riot Act was read, and the mob at length dispersed. Ten of the most riotous were secured, five of whom have been committed to Lancaster Castle, to take their trials at the ensuing assizes.
THEATRE WASHINGTON.
MR. & MRS. WILMOT RESPECTFULLY announce to their friends in particular and the citizens in general, that they propose a FAREWELL NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT for the Season, to take place on Monday, October 2d, 1809, when will be submitted to their patronage and support,
AN OLIO CONCERT,
Assisted by Messrs. JEFFERSON, COX, JACOBS, WILMOT, MRS. WILMOT, and Mrs. SEYMOUR. Accompanied by a Full Band. Leader, Mr. Hupfield.
PART I. Overture (Pleyel) Full band. Song, Snowy Rose (Kelley) Mr. Jacobs. Symphony. Song, Get away sorrow (Bray) Mrs. Wil. Symphony. Song, Cosmic Dr. or Man for the Ladies (Hook) Mr. Wilmot. Symphony. Song, Admired hunting song—Travoy, Mrs. Seymour. Symphony. Duet, (Lock and Key) Mr. Jefferson & Mrs. Wilmot. FINALE—PART II. Grand Overture, (Mozart). Recitation, Patriotic Ode, (written by a citizen of Philadelphia) Mr. Cox. Trio (Violins) by Mr. Hupfield and with accompaniments of a second Violin and Bass, (Kretzschmer). Song, Down in the valley, Mrs. Seymour. Symphony. Song, Potatoes merchants, Mr. Jefferson. Symphony. Song, Artaxerxes lets not rage, Mrs. Wilmot. Symphony. Duet, True joy resides within that breast (Hook) Mr. Seymour and Mrs. Wilmot. FINALE—PART III. Grand Overture, (Wranitzky). Recitation, Seven Ages of Women, Mrs. Wil. Symphony. Song, The love letter, (Kelley) Mr. Jacobs. Symphony. Song, The violet girl, (Hook) Mrs. Wilmot. Symphony. Song, The Yorkshire concert, Mr. Jefferson. Symphony. Song, Dear is my little native vale, Mrs. Seymour.
Doors to be opened at Six o'clock. The entertainment to commence at Seven o'clock precisely. Tickets to be had at the Theatre. Box One dollar, Pit Seventy-five Cents, and children half price. September 27—3t
BY Virtue of a decree of the Chancery Court of Maryland, the subscriber will offer at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 23d day of October next, at the house of Mr. Adam Robb in Rockville, all the right, title, and interest of the late Samuel Hepburn, esq. in and to part of two Tracts or Parcels of LAND, in Montgomery county—one called the Hermitage, situated on Rock Creek about 5 miles from Rockville, and now in the possession of Mr. Edward Harding, who formerly purchased a part of the same tract, and the other is part of a tract called Hanover or Bradford's Rest, lying on Seneca creek in said county, and adjoining the lands of Mr. Lawrence O'Neale. These lands are well adapted to the production of tobacco, Indian corn and all kinds of grain. The terms of sale are 12 months credit, the purchaser or purchasers giving bond with security to be approved by the trustee, bearing interest from the day of sale; and on the ratification of the sale by the Chancellor, and the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustee will by a good and sufficient deed convey to the purchaser and his heirs all the right, title and interest of the said Samuel Hepburn, in and to the above lands. The sale will commence precisely at 12 o'clock. TRUEMAN TYLER, Trustee. September 27—w3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, ss. I HEREBY certify that Henry Smith of said county, brought before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said county aforesaid, a BAY HORSE, 14 hands 1 inch high, three white feet, ridge mane and some white spots on his back, shot before, trots and gallops, no perccyble brand, supposed to be 8 or 10 years old, taken up of the commons of the city near the Navy Yard with the saddle and bridle on. Given under my hand and seal this 3th day of September 1809. HENRY M. QUEEN. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away. HENRY SMITH. September 27—3t
THE Stockholders are notified that the second installment of One Dollar on each share will be due on Wednesday the 4th day of October next, and that attendance will be given on that day at Long's hotel, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 3 P. M. in order to receive the same. The Stockholders will observe that unless the payments are punctually made, their shares are liable to forfeiture. By order of the President and Directors. SAM. ELLIOT, Jun. Cashier. September 27—4t
JUST RECEIVED. At the New Store of F. A. WAGNER, 2 Bales of 1st quality of Spinning Cotton. An assortment of Out and Wrought Goods. Soldier's Tucks, Ladies and Misses Mouselon Rice and Barley, Dry Cherry, Lisbon and Port Wines, Apply Brandy & and New stock of Whiskey. September 27—3t
LOST, A Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing a sum of Money, about THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS mostly in Twenty Dollar Notes, and some papers, among which are Scrips for Stock in the Bank of Washington, and a Check for One hundred dollars, payable to Joseph Forrest or bearer. I will give Twenty Dollars for the delivery of the same to PETER MILLER. The necessary notice has been given at Bank. September 27—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit: Circuit Court, June term 1809. IN CHANCERY. John McLeod against Alexander Cochran, Jr. and wife. ON the petition of John McLeod setting forth that he purchased of a certain Alexander Cochran, Jr. the following piece of ground lying and being in the city of Washington, to wit: all that part or portion of ground being part of a Lot as distinguished on the plan of the said city by number 29 in square 904, beginning for the part of said lot so purchased on Eighth street east on the west side thereof at the distance of 22 feet north from the south east corner of said lot in said square and running northwardly with the west side of said street 16 feet; then westwardly at right angles to an alley as laid down on the plan of said city; then southwardly and parallel with Eighth street 16 feet; then with a straight line to the beginning on Eighth street—that said Alexander Cochran, Jr. and Eleanor his wife, did on or about the 16th day of May, 1808, execute a deed to the said John McLeod for the said piece of ground and that without any fraudulent intention the said John McLeod neglected to have the said deed recorded—and praying that the said deed may be recorded agreeably to the act of Congress in such cases made and provided. It is ordered that notice be given thereof to the said Alexander Cochran, Jr. and Eleanor his wife, by advertisement in the National Intelligencer six successive weeks before the first day of December next, in order that the said Alexander Cochran, Jr. and Eleanor his wife may appear in this court personally or by solicitor on the first Monday in June next to show cause if any they have why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. By order Wm. BRENT, Clk. September 27—w6t
M. G. C. BOURGEOIS, Physician from Havanna, and composer of numerous remedies approved by many physicians of Paris, and latterly by the Medical Faculty of Havanna, offers his services to the public. All those who have need of them will find in him talents united to an integrity, which has always characterised his reputation. His numerous friends have no occasion of this information, knowing his diligence in attending those who require his assistance, whether at their own houses or at his.
Desirous, however, to extend his aid to those strangers who visit this capital, he has determined to publish for their benefit the following information: Mercury, though in itself an important remedy, has produced an infinity of evils by the improper and injudicious use which has been made of it. The limits of this advertisement will not permit an enumeration of the many evils caused by the abuse of Mercury. Suffice it to say that they are without number, painful and destructive of the most noble functions of nature.
M. Bourgeois, having long witnessed the ravages committed on the human race by the fatal consequences of a certain complaint when neglected or ill treated, has thought it his duty to direct his attention particularly to it. It is notorious that the disease alluded to is so generally stamped with disgrace, that the Faculty, excepting some few members of it, have been in some degree obliged to neglect cultivating a knowledge of it. It is absurd to suppose that a person, wholly ignorant of the nature of it, could contend against one of the most difficult complaints we are acquainted with; and hence its unhappy victims, deprived of secret and prompt aid, not daring to discover their complaint, often conceal their situation till it is too late to be remedied by medicine.
The disorder, in its commencement, is mild, gentle, easily understood, and not in the least dangerous to the constitution; but, when ill treated, what was merely a local affection is converted into a fatal and incurable complaint. How dreadful it is that a young man, the hope of his country, the cherished child of his family, should be snatched away from their bosoms, by a complaint not fatal in itself, but rendered so by ill treatment! Such are the reflections which have induced Mr. Bourgeois to declare without reserve his pretensions.
Persons attacked with this complaint, or who fear the consequences of some lurking poison, ought not to trifle with their constitution. Those who are affected with the remains of the disorder or impurities of the blood or other fluids, eruptions of the skin, scurvy, leprosy, cancer, &c. will find great advantage in applying to Mr. Bourgeois, at his house opposite the Centre Market.