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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 955.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
5 DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF SEPT. 20. At the Court at the Queen Palace, the 17th of September, 1806. Present the King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
WHEREAS, the capital city, town, and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its Dependencies, have been conquered by his Majesty's forces, and the territory and forts of the same are delivered up to his majesty, and the same are now in his majesty's possession; his majesty is thereupon pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared that all his loving subjects may lawfully trade to and from the said capital city, town and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, including therein all and every the territory belonging to, or forming a part of the government of the same, in British ships, owned by his majesty's subjects, and navigated according to law; or in ships bona fide belonging to any of the subjects or native inhabitants of the said city, town or territories, such native inhabitants being peaceably resident within the same, and under the obedience of his majesty's government there; and that such trade shall be subject to the same duties, rules, regulations, conditions, restrictions, penalties, and forfeitures, to which the trade to and from his majesty's colonies, plantations and islands in the West Indies and South America is, or shall be subject by law, except as hereafter specified.
And his majesty is further pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that all commodities, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the said capital city, town, and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, including therein all and every the territories belonging to, or forming a part of the government of the same, or which have been usually exported therefrom, shall be permitted to be imported into any of the ports of the United Kingdom in British ships, owned by his majesty's subjects, and navigated according to law; or in ships bona fide belonging to any of the subjects or native inhabitants of the said city, town or territories, such native inhabitants being peaceably resident within the same, and under the obedience of his majesty's government there; and that such commodities shall be subject to the same duties, rules, regulations, conditions, restrictions, penalties, and forfeitures, as articles of the like sort are subject to coming from his majesty's colonies, plantations, or islands in the West Indies or South America.
And whereas information has been received, that the Commander of his majesty's forces to whom the said city, town and fortress have surrendered, has reduced the duties on importation into the same, from about thirty-four and a half per cent. ad valorem, to ten per cent. ad valorem, and two and a half per cent. for the consulate or municipal duties, making in the whole twelve and one half per cent. on all articles imported into the said place and its dependencies, in British ships owned by his majesty's subjects, and navigated according to law; or in ships bona fide belonging to any of the subjects, or native inhabitants of the said city, town or territories, such native inhabitants being peaceably resident within the same, and under the obedience of his majesty's government there; his majesty is thereupon pleased to order and declare that the said reduced duties shall continue to be levied, and no other, on all articles so imported, with the exception of German linens, which are to continue to be subject to the same duties as were paid thereon before the conquest of the said place by his majesty's arms, until his majesty's pleasure shall be further signified; and it is hereby further ordered, that it shall not be lawful for any slave or slaves to be landed or imported, or brought into the said city, town and fortress of Buenos Ayres and its Dependencies, including therein all and every the territories belonging to or forming a part of the government of the same as aforesaid upon pain that all slaves so landed, imported, or brought, together with the vessels bringing in the same, or from which the same shall be landed, and their cargoes shall become forfeited to his majesty, his heirs and successors. Provided always, that this prohibition shall not extend to the several cases of slaves bona fide employed in navigating any ships trading to or from the said place or of slaves bona fide employed as domestic slaves, and coming into the said place with their masters, or of slaves in any manner employed in his majesty's naval or military service. And the right Hon. the Lords commissioners of his Majesty's treasury, and the Lords commissioners of the Admiralty are to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
W. FAWLNER.
[This Gazette also contains his majesty's order in Council for permitting the importation in neutral vessels into our West India islands, for twelve months ensuing, of lumber, slaves, and all kinds of provision, with the exception of beef, pork, and butter,
and also the exportation of rum, molasses, and all other commodities except sugar, indigo, cotton, coffee and cocoa.]
LONDON, Sept. 25.
The Dutch papers are full of the preparations of Prussia, and of the confident rumors of the immediate renewal of hostilities. The following proclamation has been issued by the Prussian administration of Eliefeld and Erfurt. His Prussian majesty announces in it his solemn determination not to consent to the exchange of any of his provinces whatever.
PROCLAMATION.
The well intentioned inhabitants of the jurisdiction of this department have been alarmed for some time by all sorts of reports of the cession or exchange of their country. Though convinced of the falsehood of these reports, the presidency of the royal chamber of war and domains, has thought it owed it to the fidelity and patriotism of the inhabitants of the province to procure them an authentic contradiction of the said report, which might set them perfectly at ease. It applied in consequence to the king, and by an order from the cabinet, dated the 28th ult. and received to day, it is authorised by his royal majesty to contradict in the most solemn manner the said false rumors, his majesty according to his own paternal expressions, not having even in the most distant manner the idea of ceding or exchanging this province or any other whatever.
The undersigned presidency hastens to communicate the paternal assurances of the monarch to all his subjects, persuaded that they will still further increase their already proved patriotism, and dispose them to every sacrifice which circumstances may render necessary. Though no reports ought longer to alarm the inhabitants, all those who shall circulate them designedly, must expect to be seriously punished.
(Signed)
DOHM. DORSCHE.
Helligenstadt, Sept. 2.
Bonaparte has given a dreadful specimen of his hostility to the freedom of the press. A bookseller of Nuremberg, of the name of Palm, who had incurred the displeasure of his imperial majesty, was seized by the French, and, after a summary trial before a military commission shot. Unprincipled ambition may furnish a motive that may pass as a kind of excuse for the murder of the duke d'Enghien; but the mind that can require to be avenged for the slightest offence, by causing the unfortunate victim to be put to death, with only the mockery of a trial, can be actuated by nothing but a fixed disposition and habit of the most sanguinary and unrelenting tyranny. The unfortunate bookseller has left a wife and six children. Slavery and abject must be the writer who can uphold the character of the author of so foul a deed; depraved must be the soul that can regard him without abhorrence.
LONDON, Sept. 26.
A vessel arrived on Sunday at Greenwich from Lisbon, with the left Earl St. Vincent with six sail of the line and a frigate. His lordship was living on shore at a seat near Bellum Castle. It is not true that he had drawn out the Portuguese men of war and was rigging them; one Portuguese ship of the line, however, had failed for Algiers.
At length, after so many delays, and orders and counter orders, the expedition for Sicily has failed. It failed on Wednesday, in 40 transports under convoy of Vice Adm. Duckworth, in the Royal George, and at 5 P. M. was between the Ram Head and the Doldman, with a fair wind, from the northward and was expected to be clear of the Channel yesterday morning. The transports with the 45th 87th and 95th regiments, worked out of Stone-house Pool, and we believe failed for Falmouth, where, it is said they are to rendezvous till other troops arrive, when they will sail all together. The Atalanta arrived at Plymouth on Wednesday, from Spithead. The Fury, with the transports and store-ships, were hourly expected; the Atlas will sail with them as soon as they arrive.
The town was inundated yesterday with rumors. It was said that a messenger had arrived from Paris with the intelligence of the differences between France and Prussia having been adjusted. It was said, too, that the differences between this country and Prussia had also been settled; and it was inferred that Lord Lauderdale's negotiation would terminate favorably. As a proof that government were of that opinion, it was asserted that a telegraph order had stopped the sailing of the expedition. Those rumors had some effect upon the funds.
Sir George Prevost, who has been sent
for to town, it is said, will go with six regiments to the West Indies on a particular service.
Sudden orders have been sent after the four battalions of the German Legion, which lately sailed from Portsmouth, not to proceed for Ireland.
The Euryalus transport is about to sail for the Cape of Good Hope with recruits for the regiments there, and officers to join their corps.
We cannot sufficiently praise the spirit and constancy with which the king of Sweden has persevered in his engagements, and in the principles which he has always professed. His readiness has been rewarded with complete success in the dispute with Prussia. Had he acted a wavering or timid part, it is most probable that the cabinet of Berlin would have seized the bait held out by France, and possessed itself of Pomerania. The magnanimous fortitude, however, which was displayed by the Swedish monarch, proved to Prussia that the conquest would not be an easy one, and inclined her to try every means to obtain a pacification with that power. The King of Sweden, however, would listen to no terms, but the surrender of those parts of Hanover which he had engaged to protect. Prussia has been obliged to accede, and as far as the point of honor is concerned, his Swedish Majesty has had entirely the advantage in the dispute; and in the manner it was terminated—Sweden, has, perhaps, shewn more examples than any other small nation in Europe what may be done by a spirited King at the head of a brave people. Not to speak of the celebrated Charles the 12th, who was for a long time the arbiter of Europe, Gustavus, the father of the present king of Sweden, for two years maintained an arduous and certainly a glorious struggle with Russia which the Empress Catherine was very glad to conclude by a treaty restoring all conquests made on either side. As Gustavus then treated with Russia on a footing of equality, to in the present dispute, his son has at least maintained a tone of equality with Prussia. It is probably the manly spirit which he has evinced on this occasion, that has made his Prussian majesty wish rather that such a king should be reckoned among his friends than his enemies.
There is another circumstance which appears important in this transaction. As the king of Prussia has now allowed part of Hanover to be occupied in the name of his Britannic majesty, perhaps he may relax from his claims to the remainder. If Hanover were firmly united in the new confederation on the north, it might answer as well for the real interest of Prussia, without compromising (what that great statesman who is now no more, so much relied on,) the point of honor with respect to his majesty and to this country.
Capt. Donelly, late of the Narcissus, now of the Ardant, of 64 guns, is appointed to convey the troops destined for South America. We understand that there is to be a frigate and the Aetna bomb vessel added to the naval force of this expedition.
It is said that Sir Arthur Wellesley will go to South America as commander in chief, with the rank of a lieut. gen. and with a military staff. Maj. general Murray, brigadier gen. M c Farlane, and col. Houghton are mentioned as general officers for that quarter.
This is to give notice that the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's court of Prince George's county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Peter Wood, jun. late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this third day of November 1806.
JOHN T. WOOD, Administrator. November 7—w6t
FIRE WOOD.
I wish to purchase 2000 CORDS of Wood on the Potomac river, or its branches, convenient to navigable water. Persons having 50 Cords and upwards for sale will please give a particular description of the harbor and landing from whence it must be taken; the distance the wood now stands from the Landing; the distance it must be hauled from the landing to a vessel drawing six feet water, and the distance of the Landing from some well known place on the river, as for instance, Craney Island, Potomac Creek, Cedar Point, Packhorse Island, &c. &c. Letters by the mail, paid, informing the lowest price that will be taken for Oak and Hickory, either standing or delivered at a Landing, will be immediately attended to, and the postage of Letters in answer thereto will be paid by me.
RICHARD WILLSON, Treasury Department, Washington City, November 19—copy
National Intelligencer.
Further Extracts from Mr. Barlow's Pamphlet.
The Polytechnic, the Polytechnic School, the Museum of Arts, the Conservatory of Arts, and the Veterinary School, are new institutions, established during the revolution. The others existed before; but most of them have been much improved. There were likewise erected during the same period, a great number of provincial colleges. The general provision was to have one in each county, or department, of which there are upwards of a hundred in France. The provision likewise extended to what are called primary schools, to be erected and multiplied in every town and village. This is also executed in part, but not completely.
On the whole, the business of education in France is on a much better footing at present than it ever was before the revolution. The clamor that was raised by the emigrants against the convention, reproaching them with having destroyed education, were unfounded; and, we may almost say, the reverse of truth. Their plans on this subject were great, and in general good; much good indeed has grown out of them; though they have not been pursued by the government during its subsequent changes, in the manner contemplated by the projectors.
Besides the public foundations, established and partly supported by the government, there is a variety of private associations for collecting and diffusing information; such as agricultural societies, a society for the encouragement of arts and manufactures; and another which, though neither scientific nor literary, is a great encourager of literature. It is a charitable fund for giving relief to indigent authors, and to their widows and orphans.
The Lyceum of Arts, as a private society, merits a distinguished place in this hasty review of the liberal establishments in Paris. This foundation belongs to a number of proprietors, who draw no other advantage from it than the right of attending the lectures, and of using the laboratory, reading rooms, library and philosophical apparatus. It employs able professors, in all the sciences, in technology, in literature, and in several modern languages. It admits annual subscribers, who enjoy these advantages during the year; and it is particularly useful to strangers and to young men from the provinces, who might otherwise employ their leisure hours in less profitable amusements.
If, in speaking of the state of public instruction in England, we are less particular than in those of her neighbors, it will not be for want of respect for her institutions; but because most of them are better known in this country, and some of them similar to those we have described. Her universities and colleges, her numerous agricultural societies, her society of arts and manufactures, her royal society, royal academy, royal observatory, British museum, marine and military academies, her society for exploring the interior of Africa, her missionary society, and her board of longitude, are probably familiar to most of the readers of this Prospectus. We shall particularise only two or three others; which, being of recent date, are probably less known.
The Literary Fund, for the relief of indigent authors and their families, is an institution of extensive and increasing beneficence. It is not merely a charitable, but a patriotic endowment; and its influence must extend to other nations; and to posterity. For an author of merit belongs to the world at large; his genius is not the property of one age or nation, but the general heritage of all. When a fund like this is administered by men of discernment and fidelity, worthy of their trust, as the one in question certainly is, lending its aid to all proper objects, without regard to party or system, whether in politics, science or religion, it gives independence to literary pursuits. Men who are fostered by it, or feel a confidence that they may, in case of need, partake of its munificence, become bold in the development of useful truths; they are not discouraged by the dread of opposing the opinions of vulgar minds, whether among members of the government, or powerful individuals.
This generous and energetic establishment owes its foundation to David Williams; whose luminous writings, as well as other labors, in favor of liberty and morals, are well known in this country. It was a new attempt to utilize the gifts of fortune, and the efforts of human merit. It was not till after many years of exertion by its patriotic founder, that the institution assumed a vigorous existence, became rich by the donations of the opulent, and popular from the patronage of the first names in the kingdom. It was from this fund that the one of a similar nature in Paris was copied; but the latter is hitherto far inferior to the former, both in its endowments and its activity.
On the other hand, the Royal Institution and the London Institution
have been copied from the Lyceum in Paris. But in these instances the copies have already equalled, if not surpassed, the original.
We have traced this rapid sketch of what is doing for the advancement of liberal knowledge and public improvements in other countries, for the sake of grouping the whole in one general view; that we may compare their establishments with our situation, our wants, our means, and our prospects; reject what is unsuitable to us, adopt such as would be useful, and organise them as shall be advantageous in our National Institution.
It is proposed, as already observed, that this Institution should combine the two great objects, research and instruction. It is expected from every member that he will employ his talents gratuitously in contributing to the first of these objects. The second will be the special occupation of a branch of the Institution, to be styled the Professorate. And, as it is expected from the members of this branch, that they devote their time as well as talents to the labor of instruction, they will receive a suitable compensation, to be fixed by the board of trustees.
The members of the National Institution shall be elected from citizens of the United States, eminent in any of the liberal sciences, whether physical, moral, political or economical; in literature, arts, agriculture; in mechanical, nautical or geographical discoveries. The number of members shall at no time exceed the decuple of the number of states, composing the confederation of the United States. But in addition to these, it may elect honorary members abroad, not exceeding in number one half of that of its members. And it may likewise elect corresponding members within the United States, or elsewhere, not exceeding the last mentioned proportion.
The members of the Institution may divide themselves into several sections, for their more convenient deliberations on the objects of their several pursuits, not exceeding five sections. Each section shall keep a register of its proceedings. It shall be the duty of each section to nominate candidates for members of the Institution, suitable for such section. Which nomination, if there be vacancies, shall entitle such candidates to be balloted for at the general meetings.
There shall be a Chancellor of the National Institution; whose duty it shall be to superintend its general concerns. He shall, in the first instance, be appointed by the President of the United States; and hold his office during the pleasure of the Institution. He shall preside in its general meetings; direct the order of its deliberations, and sign the diplomas of its members. He shall be president of the board of trustees; and, in consequence of their appropriations, order the payment of monies, and otherwise carry into execution their ordinances and resolutions. He shall be director of the Professorate; order the courses of lectures and other modes of instruction, and objects of study; confer degrees in the central university; appoint examiners, either at the district colleges, or at the central university, for the admission of students into the latter; fill vacancies in the Professorate, until the next meeting of the board of trustees; and he shall have power to suspend from office a professor, until the time of such meeting. He shall instruct, and direct in their mission, such travelling professors as the board of trustees shall employ, for the objects of science, in our own country or abroad.
The board of trustees shall consist of fifteen members; they shall be first appointed by the President of the United States, and hold their office during the pleasure of the Institution. They shall give bonds with surety for the faithful execution of their trust. They and the chancellor are of course members of the Institution. As soon as convenient after their appointment, they are to assemble at the seat of government, elect by ballot fifteen additional members of the Institution, appoint three professors, and transact such other business as they may think proper. But no more than the second fifteen members of the Institution shall be elected, until the last Wednesday in November next. On which day a general meeting of the Institution shall be held at the seat of government; and the members then present may proceed to elect fifteen additional members. Two months after which, another election of fifteen members may take place; but no more till the November next. Thus they may proceed to hold two elections in each year, of fifteen members, each if they think proper, till the whole number allowed by law shall be elected. The institution will fill its own vacancies, and in so the board of trustees, appoint its treasurer and secretaries; and, on all occasions after the first, elect the chancellor.
The chancellor and board of trustees shall have the sole management of the funds of the Institution, whether in lands or moveables; they shall organize the Professorate, appoint the professors, and other masters and teachers; assign them their compensations, and re-

wave them at pleasure. They shall establish a central university at or near the seat of the federal government, and such other universities, colleges and schools of education, as the funds of the Institution will enable them to do, whether in the city of Washington, or in other parts of the United States; and make the necessary regulations for the government and discipline of the same. They may likewise establish printing presses for the use of the institution, laboratories, libraries and apparatus for the sciences and the arts; and gardens for botany and agricultural experiments.
"Thus organised, and with proper endowments, the national institution will be able to expand itself to a large breadth of public utility. It will, by its correspondence, its various establishments, its premiums, its gratuities, and other encouragements, excite a scrupulous attention to the duties of education in every part of the United States. By printing school books in the vast quantities that are wanted, and selling them at prime cost, it will furnish them at one third of the price usually demanded; and by an able election or composition of such as are best adapted to the purpose, it will give a uniformity to the moral sentiments, a republican energy to the character, a liberal cast to the mind and manners, of the rising and following generations. None will deny that these things are peculiarly essential to the people of this country; for the preservation of their republican principles, and especially of their federal system.
"Add to this the advantages that the government will draw, in its projected plans of public improvement, from this facility of concentrating the rays of science upon the most useful objects; from directing the researches of so many of the ablest men in the country, to the best modes of increasing its productions and its happiness; from having a greater choice of young and well taught engineers, civil and military; as well as mechanicians, architects, geologists; and men versed in the mathematical sciences and political economy.
"Attached to the university in Washington, and under the direction of the Institution, might be the best position for the military academy, now at West Point; as likewise for the naval academy, & for the mint of the United States. The patent office is now an embarrassing appendage to the department of state. It might occupy very usefully one of the professors of this university.
"The machines and models belonging to it would be useful ornaments in a lecture room, where mechanics, hydraulics, and other branches of natural philosophy are taught. Such professor might be the proper person to examine the applications for patents, and report upon their merits; the chancellor might grant the patents. It might likewise be advantageous, that the trustees, when the state of their funds will permit, should purchase from their proprietors such inventions as, in their opinion, might be of immediate and general use; and perhaps the chancellor might be authorised to refuse patents for impracticable things, and expose to public view such impostors as sometimes apply for them, with the intention of imposing upon the credulous, by selling their fallacious privileges either in whole or in part.
"The geographical and mineralogical archives of the nation might be better placed in this university, than elsewhere. Being confided to professors, they might draw advantages from them in the course of their instructions. Thus the Institution might become a general depository of the results of scientific research; of experiments in arts, manufactures and husbandry; and of discoveries by voyages and travels. In short no rudiment of knowledge should be below its attention, no height of improvement above its ambition, no corner of our empire beyond its vigilant activity for collecting and diffusing information.
"It is hoped that the legislature, as well as our opulent citizens, will assist in making a liberal endowment for so great an object, and as soon as circumstances will admit; as too much time has already been lost, since the government has taken its definitive stand, in so advantageous a position for the development of this part of our national resources."
FROM THE LONDON TIMES OF SEPT. 16.
The Finance Patent published by the Emperor of Austria commences by stating, "that a series of calamities, which the inscrutable wisdom of Providence has permitted to attend that Monarch's reign during fifteen years, have not so much afflicted the Royal breast as the present necessity which compels him to lay fresh burdens upon his people, for the purpose of assisting the weakness of the State, and removing the evils which remain as the natural consequences of the late wars."
"These wars, which have succeeded each other with little intermission (it is observed), have been more expensive than any that the Monarchy has ever undertaken. The expence of each campaign has far exceeded the sum total of the usual annual revenue of the State."
"The resources of foreign loans, to which the EMPEROR's ancestors had recourse, it is remarked, were rendered useless by the change which had taken place in political relations; and the operation of domestic loans were found to be too slow, and in their issue too uncertain; so that even these could not be made to cover more than the fourth of the expenditure of a single campaign; and therefore to provide for the rest of the necessary expences merely by forced loans, and extraordinary imposts, would have been destructive of the well-
being of the subject, especially when a succession of bad harvests had produced a dearth, and when several thousands of hands had been taken from the plough and from the workshops of the mechanics; and lastly, when the restrictions upon commerce and the arts had imposed new limitations upon the revenue."
"In this situation, nothing remained to the government but the increase of paper, which, with the yearly accumulation of the interest, tended to multiply the exigencies of the State; and this (it is observed), notwithstanding the limitations already introduced into every branch of the public expenditure, and other reforms which the Monarch has in view, is still inadequate to the competency requisite to the support of the State."
"Such a crisis (it is added), unless met with firmness and combated with resolution, must augment the danger both of the Sovereign and the subject. The EMPEROR, therefore, not doubting of the fidelity and patriotism of his Hereditary States, expresses the same confidence in his subjects in Transylvania and Hungary." The Emperor concludes with acknowledging the regret which he feels in consequence of being compelled to lay fresh burdens upon his faithful people; and observes that the magnitude of the evil demands a quick and active remedy. He therefore in the first place proposes to remove the most pressing of these calamities, viz. the overthrow of the Vienna Bank Bills, and to establish a fund, for their recall and total annihilation. The Patent afterwards proceeds to state the conditions of the new loans, and also that the new duties upon salt, tobacco, postage of letters, &c. are only to remain in force five years; the revenue arising from these duties is to be solely appropriated to the raising of a fund for the liquidation of the Vienna Bank Bills.
It is likewise stated that the tax on gold and silver plate, the use of which has uncommonly increased among all descriptions, is also calculated to introduce current coin in the room of paper, and to restore the Government paper to its original value.
The EMPEROR admits that he cannot yet entirely excuse the provinces from contributions in kind for the support of the military; however, he is willing to relieve them from that which has been the most burthensome, namely, the contribution of corn; a tax in lieu of this is very shortly to be brought forward. A stamp upon various kinds of ware is also agreed upon.
By the means of the present patent, and the assistance of his kingdom of Hungary and the Dukedom of Transylvania, and in consequence of his Majesty's exertions to preserve the continuation of peace inviolate, for the happiness of his Crown and the nations entrusted to him by Providence, and of his desire of which he had lately given an irrefragable proof, his Majesty hopes under the protection of the Almighty, to arrive at a happier state, and to witness the much wished for period, when he shall be enabled to enjoy the consolation of removing these heavy burthens from the shoulders of his subjects, which an unfortunate concurrence of outward events has obliged him to lay upon them.
On the first of September an Excise Duty was also to be laid upon all fresh fowl, game, and wine brought into Vienna.
LONDON, SEPT. 16. BUENOS AYRES—Yesterday there was a conference at the chamber of the Board of Trade, between Lord Auckland and several Members of the Cabinet; among whom were Lords Grenville, H. Petty, Spencer, Ellenborough, Mr. Vansittart, &c. for the purpose of considering the Trade with Buenos Ayres, of adopting such measures as are best calculated to promote the interest of the country, and of conferring on the people of the settlement commercial advantages.
The principals belonging to most of the respectable Spanish houses in the City attended, at the particular request of Lord Auckland, in order that they might assist with their opinions.
It was first suggested, that Neutrals should be admitted to participate in the trade; but the disadvantages that would accrue were so clearly pointed out, that the idea was abandoned. Had the trade been thrown open in this way, it would have been giving to the Americans a decided advantage over this or any other country. The Meeting therefore, was of opinion, that the trade ought to be carried on in British bottoms exclusively.
Lord Auckland, assured the Merchants, that such Neutrals as had already been favored with licences to trade to Spanish ports, should meet with efficient protection; but government would reserve to itself the choice of granting or refusing licences to Neutrals in future. This point was positively determined upon; but the prevailing opinion seemed to be, that Neutrals, under no circumstance, would be permitted to trade, as it appeared to be the wish of Government to proceed on a grand scale of national advantage. One of the measures in contemplation, or rather, we may say, agreed upon, is to lay a duty of twenty per cent on all German linens brought for sale to Buenos Ayres, which may be considered equal to a prohibition. This is with a view of benefiting the Scotch & Irish Linen Trade, which is to be exempt from the above duty. The heavy duties on merchandise with which the people in the settlement of Buenos Ayres have been for some time burthened, are to be entirely taken off, or lowered considerably, in order, to encourage trade, and to ensure to the natives a commercial interest, which they would never lose sight of but with regret. Lord Auckland stated,
that the Board of Trade would consider of all that had been said, and would forward the result of their deliberations to Buenos Ayres, for the guidance of those who were entrusted with the Government of that Colony.
Official note translated by order of the King of Sweden to the minister of the allied courts accredited with his majesty.
"The return of the Swedish troops into the Duchy of Lauenburg, and the peaceable re-possession of that country, in the name of his Britannic majesty, have restored things to the same state in which they were before hostilities took place between Sweden and Prussia; and having produced a satisfactory result to his majesty and his allies, the undersigned has the honor to inform you, by the express command of his majesty, that the measures hitherto put into execution against the ports and commerce of his majesty the King of Prussia, and of which you were informed in a note delivered by count Ferlen, marshal of the Empire, on the 27th of April and the 6th of May, have ceased. In consequence thereof, the necessary orders have been given to remove the blockade entirely from the Prussian ports, together with the embargo laid upon the vessels belonging to that power in the Swedish harbors.
"The undersigned requests that the contents of this note may be transmitted to your respective Courts, and avails himself of this occasion to express his assurance of consideration, &c.
"GUSTAVUS VON WETTENSDT, 1st Secretary of the Cabinet to his majesty the king of Sweden." "Head-Quarters at Grifswald. Sept. 3, 1805"
AT THE THEATRE.
MR MANFREDI, On WEDNESDAY EVENING, Nov. 26th, AT THE WASHINGTON THEATRE.
The Performance will commence, With a SPANISH DANCE by the Little American.
Dancing on the Tight Rope. A dance in character, with the balance pole by Miss LOUISA. Miss CATHERINE will dance a Hornpipe on the rope—after which a fierce Dion. A grotesque dance, by Madam MANFREDI—the moving board—the will dance without putting her feet on the rope, with the balance pole, and play a handsome air on the Mandoline, on the rope, without it.
After which the combat of the two flags, by Mr. and Mrs. MANFREDI on the rope. The Coffee dance. Mr. Manfredi will dance with two bakers tied to his feet—after which with two boys in the same manner, without the balance pole. He will beat the drum, perform the curious feat of the cloak, play the French horn, and jump backward and forward over a handkerchief.
TUMBLING AGILITY OF THE CHILDREN, Who will perform several Feats on the Carpet in the Italian style.
Extraordinary Feats of the Tumblers, who will throw somersets, backward and forward over tables and chairs.—Ground tumbling, with English and Spanish dances.
The Egyptian PYRAMIDS. Mr. Manfredi will balance several persons on his arms, legs, &c. showing several perspectives in the Roman style. He will dance a Spanish FANDANGO over several EGGS.
Miss Catherine will dance a HORNSPIPE. The whole to conclude with a PANTOMIME, called, Harlequin Protected, by a Lion,
OR HARLEQUIN STATUE Harlequin, Miss Catherine. Clew, Mr. Manfredi. Old man, Miss Louisa. Columbine, Mrs. Manfredi. Little Devil, The Little American. Magician, Mr. Menel.
In the course of the performance Harlequin will make a great variety of changes in his dress with great facility.
PERFORMANCES ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. The doors to be opened at FIVE, and performance to begin at Half past SIX.
Admittance—BOX ONE DOLLAR—PITT SEVENTY FIVE CENTS.
The place will be made comfortable by stoves.
No Segars to be smooked during the performance. Nov. 26—
JOHN COX Has received a large general Assortment of FALL GOODS,
Which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap.
No one shall sell lower than he will. George Town, October 13—opN&UG-6s
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26.
The latest letters received from General Wilkinson are dated at Natchitoches October 24th. He states that he was about moving the army to the banks of the Sabine; and that when there, he intended to propose to the Spanish governor, that the American forces should retire to Natchitoches, and the Spanish forces to Nacogdoches. The former place is about sixty miles on this side, and the latter about eighty miles on the other side of the Sabine. It was the opinion of General Wilkinson that this proposition would be acceded to. In case it would not, he was not in the least fearful of consequences.
Some of the federal prints, the most characterised for their ignorance, have triumphed in a distorted construction put upon an article, which recently appeared in this print, in which satisfaction was expressed at the concession of the Spanish agents on the Mobile, by which American vessels navigating that stream are exonerated from all duties except those paid by Spanish vessels trading to Baton Rouge. Assuming as true, what is false, that Spanish vessels entering at that port pay to American custom house officers the same duties that are paid by vessels entering American ports, they have inferred that American vessels navigating the Mobile are charged with the same duties. Now, be it known to these gentlemen, that no duties are exacted by American agents on Spanish vessels trading to Baton Rouge; and that consequently no duties are exacted on American ships navigating the Mobile. There may possibly be some light port fees, though we do not know that there are.
The Editor of the "People's Friend," has turned Prophet, and informs us that little inconvenience will arise from the non-implementation act "as Congress is now about to meet, (to wit, on the first day of next month) when the act will be INSTANTLY repealed."
Much has been said in some of the federal prints of a spirit of discontent prevalent to the westward, and of the open style in which a separation of the Western States from the union has been recommended in the public prints. Such a libel on our Western brethren should be exposed, and the infamous imputation repelled with scorn. Be it known then that this allegation is altogether founded on a few miserable essays of an anonymous writer in a Gazette printed in Ohio, under the signature of "A Querist," in which dullness is so ascendant, that it may be questioned whether a single individual has perused them from beginning to end. The writer possesses a command neither of fact, style, or argument. Had it not been for the suspicions afloat in that country relative to colonel Burr, it is most probable that these pieces would not have received the least notice. But this and other circumstances have contributed to awaken the public sensibility; and if we can judge from the complexion of the public prints, and from other information, we may boldly say that no dissatisfaction exists in the Western States; that they are even more alarmed than we are at the remotest suggestion of a separation; and that there has not been a period when they were more warmly devoted to the general government, than the present.
We omit several articles to make room for the speech of Mr. SHERIDAN to the Electors of Westminster, on being nominated to succeed Mr. Fox, as member of Parliament. It is the best eulogium yet pronounced on the character of this illustrious man; and it is what might have been expected from a colleague, a pupil, a friend. The whole world knows that there was something irresistibly alluring and binding in the attachments which the friends of Mr. Fox entertained towards him. It is scarcely too much to say, that while they loved him as a man, they revered him as a God.
"Gentlemen, Electors of Westminster—In addressing you upon this occasion, I am afraid that before I proceed to the few observations which I feel it my duty to submit to you, I shall be obliged to commence with a request which I am almost ashamed to make—for your indulgence, if in consequence of a short but sharp indisposition, from which I am just recovering, my voice should not be strong enough to be clearly audible to the full extent of this large assembly (applause). Upon that subject which must fill all your minds—upon the merits of that illustrious man, whose death has occasioned the present meeting, I shall say, I can say, but little. There must be some interval between the heavy blow that has been struck, and the consideration of its effect, before any one (and how many are there of those!) who have revered and loved Mr. Fox as I have done, can speak of his death with the feeling but many composure which becomes the dignified regret it ought to inspire (applause). To you, however, gentlemen, it cannot be necessary to describe him—for you must have known him well—To say any thing to you at this moment, in the first hours of your unaburthened rows, must be unnecessary, and almost insulting. His image is still present before you—his virtue lives in our hearts—his loss in your despair (loud applause.)
"I have seen in one of the morning papers, (and the statement is a correct one,) the last words of this great man—"I die happy;" then, turning to the dearest objects of his affection, "I pity you." But had another moment been allowed him, and had the modesty of his great mind permitted it, well might he have expressed his compassion, not for his private friends only, but for the world—well might he have said, "I pity you, I pity England, I pity Europe, I pity the human race!" (loud applause.) For, to mankind at large, his death must be a source of regret, whose life was employed to promote their benefit.—He died in the spirit of peace, struggling to extend it to the world. Tranquil in his own mind, he cherished to the last, with a parental solicitude, the consoling hope to give tranquility to nations. Let us trust that the stroke of death which has borne him from us, may not have left peace, and the dignified charities of human nature, as it were, orphans upon the world (applause.) From this affecting consideration, I pass to one comparatively insignificant, yet it is the question we are met this day to consider, namely, the pretensions of those who have the presumption to aspire to succeed him. An honorable friend has proposed me as a person worthy of that proud distinction. I cannot deny but that it is an object of ambition, unmixed, I think, with one unworthy motive, very near to my heart. I have received a friendly, though public caution, that I may risk the confidence and attachment of my friends at Stafford by such a pursuit. I thank my monitor for his anxiety on that account, but he may rest assured that I know my constituents better. I have before declined an offer of support for this city upon a general election. My gratitude and devotion to my friends at Stafford bind me to seek no other. I have been six times chosen by them, which is a proof, at least, that when once elected, I am not quarrelsome with my constituents. To attend to their wishes must of course be an object of my peculiar solicitude, and to continue to represent them, the favorite pursuit of my ambition, even more, perhaps, than that of the representation of Westminster. But it is not inconsistent with that sentiment, nor can it be offensive to the feelings of my constituents, that I should have offered myself to your notice upon this occasion. For my constituents must feel, that it is one thing to be the representative of Westminster, and another to be the successor of Mr. Fox. That I own, I cannot but consider as an object of the highest importance, of which, if I were not ambitious, I must be insensible (applause.)—Upon the present awful occasion, with such feelings as I know are clinging to your minds, hoping at most to palliate a loss irreparable—yet searching with affectionate diligence how best to do so, to have been the object of your deliberate selection, would, I feel, have been to me an inspiring motive, beyond all ordinary encouragement, to have shown myself not unworthy of the proud preference you had bestowed upon me. I fear not but that my friends at Stafford would have fully entered into this feeling, and not have considered my elevation by you as a desertion of them.
"Having thus avowed my ambition, or my presumption, as some have been heard to call it, I have now to speak of my pretences. Egotism is always offensive, and I am happy that my learned friend has left me little or nothing to say on this head.—He has stated, and I avow and adopt his statement, that my claims to your favor rest on the fact that I have, step by step, followed Mr. Fox through the whole course of his political career, and to the best of my poor abilities, supported him in every one of the measures, and in the maintenance of every one of those principles which originally recommended him to, and so long continued him in your confidence and esteem. It is true there have been occasions upon which I have differed with him—painful recollection of the most painful moments of my political life.—Nor were there wanting those who endeavored to represent those differences as a departure from the homage which his superior mind, though unclaimed by him, was entitled to, and the allegiance of friendship which our hearts all swore to him;—but never was the genuine and confiding texture of his soul more manifest than on such occasions; he knew that nothing on earth could separate or detach me from him; and he resented insinuations against the sincerity and integrity of a friend, which he would not have noticed had they been pointed against himself. With such a man to have battled in the cause of genuine liberty—with such a man to have struggled against the inroads of oppression and corruption—With such an example before me, to have to boast that I never in my life gave one vote in Parliament that was not on the side of freedom, is the congratulation that attends the retrospect of my public life.—His friendship was the pride and honor of my days. I never, for one moment, regretted to share with him the difficulties, the calumnies, and sometimes even the dangers that attended an honorable course.—And now reviewing my past political life, were the option possible that I should retrace the path, I solemnly and deliberately declare, that I would prefer to pursue the same course—to bear up under the same pressure—to abide by the same principles—and remain by his side, an exile from power, distinction, and emolument, rather than be, at this moment, a splendid example of successful servility, or prosperous apostasy—though clothed with powers, honors, titles, and gorged with sinecures and wealth obtained from the plunder of the people. [a tumult of applause.] Grateful as I am for the

manner in which you are pleased to receive my sentiments and to espouse my cause, I think it must have been obvious that I have in my mind an eager desire that contest and dissention should be avoided on the occasion of the present vacancy. How is this to be effected but by one of the candidates retiring? A man's pride may be piqued without his mind being induced to swerve from the cause in which he ought to persevere. Liberal warnings have been held out—most scandalously I know—that by persevering in the present contest I may risk my official situation: and if I retire I am aware that minds as coarse and illiberal, may assign the dread of that as my motive. To such insinuations I shall scorn to make any other reply, than a reference to the whole of my past political life. I consider it as no boast to say, that any one who has struggled through such a portion of life as I have without acquiring an office, is not likely to abandon his principles to obtain one when acquired. To be at all capable of acting upon principle, it is necessary that a man shall be independent, and to independence, the next best thing to that of being very rich, is to have been used to have been very poor ( conditio plebis ). Independence, however, is not allied to wealth, to birth, to rank, to power, to titles, or to honors. Independence is in the mind of a man, or it is no where. On this ground were I to decline the contest, I should scorn the imputation, that should bring the purity of my purpose into doubt. No minister can expect to find in me a servile vassal. No minister can expect from me the abandonment of any principle I have avowed, or any pledge I have given. I know not that I have hitherto shrunk in place from opinions that I have maintained while in opposition. Did there appear a minister of different cast from any I know existing—were he to attempt to exact from me a different conduct, my office should be at his service to-morrow. Such a minister might strip me of a situation, in some respects of considerable emolument—but he could not strip me of the proud conviction that I was right—he could not strip me, of my own self-esteem—he could not strip me, I think, of some portion of the confidence and good opinion of the people. But I am noticing the calumnious threat I have alluded to more than it deserves.—There can be no peril, I venture to assert, under the present government, in the free exercise of a discretion, such as belongs to the present question; I therefore disclaim the merit of putting any thing to hazard.
"If I have missed the opportunity of obtaining all the support I might, perhaps, have had on the present occasion, from a very scrupulous delicacy, which I think became and was incumbent upon me, but which I by no means conceive to have been a fit rule for others, I cannot repent it. While the slightest aspersion of breath remained on those lips, so often the channel of eloquence and virtue—while one drop of life's blood heat in that noble heart, which is no more, I would not suffer any friend of mine, in anticipation of the melancholy event that has occurred, to institute a canvas. I could not, I ought not to have acted otherwise than as I have done.
"Now, gentlemen, I come, with a very embarrassed feeling, to that declaration which I yet think you must have expected from me, but which I make with reluctance, because, from the marked approbation I have experienced from you, I fear with reluctance you will receive it. I feel myself under the necessity of retiring from the contest. [Here Mr. Sheridan was interrupted for many minutes by loud cries of no, no, no.] I beseech you, resumed the right honorable gentleman, to hear me with patience, and in the temper with which I address you. There is in true friendship this advantage. The inferior mind looks to the presiding intellect as its guide and landmark while living, and to the engraven memory of its principles, as a rule of conduct, after its death. Yet further, still unmixed with little superstition, there may be gained a salutary lesson from contemplating what would be grateful to the mind of the departed, were he conscious of what is passing here. I solemnly believe, that amid such a consideration have entered into Mr. Fox's last moments, there is nothing his wasted spirits would so have deprecated, as a contest of the nature which I now disclaim and relinquish.
"It was never ascertained to me until Monday last, after this meeting had been fixed, that Lord Percy would certainly be a candidate. My friends hesitated in the hope that it might be left to arbitration which candidate should withdraw. That hope has failed. I claim the privilege of nearest and dearest friendship, to set the example of a sacrifice—comparatively how small to what it demands—nothing could ever have induced me to have proceeded to a disputed poll on this occasion. The hour is not far distant when an awful knell shall tell you that the unburied remains of your revered patriot are passing through the streets to that sepulchral home, where your kings—your heroes—your sages—and your poets lie, and where they are to be honored by the association of his noble remains; that hour when, however the splendid grandeur of public pageantry may be avoided, you—all of you, will be self-marshalled in reverential sorrow, mute and reflecting on your mighty loss. At that moment shall the disgusting contest of an election wrangle, break the solemnity of the scene? Is it fitting that any man should overlook the crisis, and risk the rude and monstrous contest? Is it fitting I should be that man?—Allow me to hope from the manner in which you have received the little I have said on this subject, that I
need add no more. Yet still would my purpose be incomplete and my remonstrance inconsistent, if I did not, at the same time that I withdraw myself, urge you to take the measures most propitious to prevent the tranquillity we propose from being destroyed by others. To me there seems no mode so obvious and decisive as adding your suffrages to the countenance given to the noble earl who has the support of those ministers with whom your late illustrious representative lived and died in the most perfect confidence and amity. I turn to him, rejoicing that I shall not be his antagonist—I turn to him with respect due to an early character of the highest promise—with the strong assurance of those qualities which engage affection and command respect—on these grounds I, for one, shall give him my most cordial support.
"Gentlemen, I have now executed a difficult and painful task—yet one duty more remains—not a painful but a grateful one—yet one more difficult, perhaps, than that which I have left, it is to endeavor to express to you those sentiments of sincere and eager gratitude for your voluntarily proffered support, and your indulgent acceptance of what I have this day submitted to you, and which is indelibly imprinted on a heart not formed to be unthankful.—As a public man, I feel that your approbation rewards my past efforts, and it shall be the animation of my future endeavors."
A late English print, after describing the funeral pomp with which the remains of Lord Thurlow were carried to the grave, draws the following bold outlines of his character:
The leading feature, the grand characteristic, of this great man was inflexible integrity. On this firm base was founded his popularity as a chancellor. It was not in his nature to sully, much less to abuse his authority. His decisions in his court were truly equitable. No man on earth durst have approached Thurlow with a bribe. The influence of all the Peers in the Realm would have availed nothing against the right of the poorest cottager. In his court, he was in his element. It was there he displayed great patience, great knowledge, and the soundest judgment. The strength of his mind enabled him easily to comprehend, and clearly to discuss, the most complicated and involved cases; and, without any parade, to elucidate with perspicuity, and to decide with promptitude. He had all the wisdom, and none of the cunning of a lawyer. He had not a spice of vanity in him; but he was ambitious, most gloriously ambitious, of being a great chancellor, and he was one. The base quality of envy, so common among those who aspire to distinction, found no asylum in the breast of Thurlow. There was one man, indeed, whom he professed to envy, but in this even his envy was a virtue;—that man was the lord chancellor Hardwicke, who held the seals upwards of 20 years, and never had a decree reversed. He ardently wished to emulate the example of Hardwicke.
As Speaker of the House of Lords, he had a commanding dignity, that imposed order on that august assembly. But it was always with reluctance that he quitted his seat in his court for his seat in the house; he infinitely preferred the cushion to the wool sack. The long speeches of the professed orators contained no music for his ear; and he thought the hours sadly wasted that he could have employed so much more to public advantage in his own court. When he did condescend to mix in the debate, he never failed to show the great superiority of strength and brevity over ingenuity and expansion—He was among lawyers and orators what his contemporary Johnson was among wits and authors: a mighty genius, proudly elevated above all the littleness of common minds.
He was not of the family of the famous secretary Thurlow. When, on taking his seat among the Peers, the obscurity of his birth was ridiculed by the Duke of Richmond, he did not deny himself being the first of his family who had ever held any important office in the state; but he made a most sarcastic allusion to the arms of the Noble Duke, which his grace probably remembers to this day.
In the early part of his life he was much of a lout, passing a great portion of his time at Nando's. It was by mere chance, and at this very coffee-house, if we mistake not, that he was engaged in the Douglas cause. He had not been retained, nor was there originally any idea of retaining him. But it was necessary that a complete statement of all the facts should be drawn, from which to form the briefs; and two of the counsel being at Nando's, and both declining this office, one of them proposed that Thurlow, then idling in the coffee-room, or toying with Miss Hervey in the bar, should undertake it. This he accomplished in so masterly a manner, that he had a retaining fee, and at the trial so distinguished himself as to acquire instant fame, and to lay the foundation of his future greatness.
He was a rare example of independence, in the true sense of the word. No motive of interest could control him. He had a mind vastly above every selfish consideration, when it interfered with what he conceived to be right. Hence, more than once, has he attended his majesty with the insignia of his office, when he has been required to affix the great seal to any grant of which the grantee was unworthy, or which Thurlow deemed injurious to the public. Thus, while others were declaiming about patriotism, he was practising it. His resignation showed the extreme im-
policy of uniting, in the same person, the offices of speaker of the upper house and lord high chancellor. This the public felt and lamented. They equally feel and lament his loss as a member of the British community, to which he was an honor, a guardian and a friend.
A London Print of the 16th of September announces the publication in a few days thereafter of "The life of the right hon. Charles James Fox, late one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, &c. with anecdotes of his domestic habits and friendships, an estimate of his public services, a judgment of his talents as an orator, a writer, a statesman, and the leader of a party; and interesting details respecting his chief friends and rivals for these last 30 years. By a gentleman, who has had access to original information the most authentic and particular."
Mr. Illey, the republican candidate, is elected a representative in Congress for Cumberland district (Massachusetts.)
This is the district at present represented by Gen. Wadsworth.
In the district of York, the votes of 23 towns give
Mr. Catts 357 Mr. Leland 320 Mr. Bartlet 283
Mr. Catts is re-elected. General Chandler is also re-elected.
The London Morning Chronicle of Sept. 1, gives the following MONTHLY AGRICULTURAL REPORT.
The harvest has been somewhat impeded by frequent heavy showers; but no material injury has been done to the grain.
The wheats in many situations, do not on reaping prove so good a crop as, from appearance, might have been expected, particularly on high dry soil, where smut and mildew have been discovered. Barley turns out, every where, more indifferent, coming in two fits or growths; and must be expected, on threshing to yield badly.
Peas have in general failed; beans promise a middling crop; and oats universally a good one. The average price of grain per quarter throughout England and Wales is, for wheat, 81s. 7d.; barley, 39s. 9d.; and oats 30s. 2d.
The turnips, which, after repeated sowings, have escaped the fly, flourish and look well.
The potatoes suffered to remain a winter crop, increase in size, and promise an abundance.
Hops, in the principal counties which grow them, with very few exceptions, are expected to prove a good and heavy crop; the vines being clean, luxuriant, and free from vermin.
The recent flowers have much accelerated the growth of lattermath tares, and second-crop clovers, which flourish exceedingly; and have very much freshened the pastures, where dairy-feeding cattle and sheep thrive and do well. In St. James's Market hay fetches from 21 16s. to 41 16s.; and straw from 11 16s. to 21 16s.
At the Fairs, in the last month, but little business has been done; few sales and little or no variations in the prices of Cattle, sheep, and horses, the farmers being engaged at home with their harvests.
The Pig markets have lately had brisk sales for small stores to turn into the stables, for which sort there is a demand at advanced prices. Beef fetches at Smithfield Market from 4s. to 5s.; Mutton from 4s. 4d. to 5s. 4d.; Veal from 4s. 4d. to 5s. 2d.; and pork from 4s. 8d. to 5s. 8d.
The Assembly of Vermont has appointed a committee to draft an address to the President of the United States, expressive of the sense which the legislature of that state entertains of his important services, and assuring him of their cordial support.
In the description of a splendid illumination at Liverpool, in honor of the prince of Wales, we notice a compliment paid to the American flag, by William Lees, esq. of that city.
"Mr. Lees' town house, (centre on east side Great George's square.) In the triangular pediment, above the attic story, G. P. surmounted, with the plume of feathers, with a brilliant star on each side; beneath an anchor, with D. C. on each side in variegated lamps, the projecting lines of the stone cornish forming the triangular pediment, and stone cornish extending the whole length of the house between first, second, and third stories, the arch over the centre door also covered the double rows of variegated lamps, making together upwards of 600. In the centre window of the second story, a fine transparency, representing Britannia seated on a rock, overhanging the sea, in her right hand the trident and a mediation of the prince (an excellent likeness); her left hand over the shield holding a label with the inscription "Britannia's hope," below the rising sun and shipping in the offing, displaying the flags of England and America; above, Fame with expanded wings, blowing her trumpet, from whence issued labels with the inscription "Calabria" & "Buenos Ayres;" the other fourteen windows brilliantly illuminated from the interior, the whole forming one of the most loyal and tasteful exhibitions of the evening.
Register.
Savannah, Nov. 11. The State Legislature met at Louisiana, according to law, on Monday the 3rd inst. organised themselves into a House on Tuesday, and elected Edward Telfair , esq. president of the Senate, and Benjamin Whitaker , esq. speaker of the House of Representatives, and on Thursday 1st, elected Jared Irwan , esq. Governor of this state.
Natchez, Oct. 21.
Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated October 6, 1806. "Immediately after gen. Wilkinson's arrival here, col. Cushing visited gov. Cordera, the commander in chief on the frontier of Texas, at Nacogdoches. The col. returned on the 2nd inst. and the greater part of the militia which had arrived, are discharged; yet every kind of preparation is making for a movement, it is said the regular troops will march towards the Sabine in four or five days. Hererra, with the Spanish forces, has re-crossed the Sabine, and taken post at the lowest ford on the road to Nacogdoches. It is asserted and believed, that the Spanish commander has positive orders to defend the ground to the Anoyafunda, seven miles from this place; and from all his measures and movements, it would appear that gen. Wilkinson is as determined to assert our jurisdiction to the left bank of the Sabine. We may therefore look for a conflict, in which our general is assured of triumph, with his regular troops and Parrach's dragoons, or he would not have sent home the militia. And thus he spares the public treasure, and fights the battles of his country—leaving the backbiting whisperer, the unprincipled slanderer, and a pack of political mushrooms, who envy what they cannot emulate, to exult in the fancied success of their impious devices to blast his character."
Natchez, October 28, 1806.
A gentleman who arrived here last evening from Natchitoches, informs us that General Wilkinson marched with all the troops of that place for Sabine, on the 22nd instant, for the purpose of establishing a garrison on the Bank of that river—and that the chief commander of the Spanish forces assured the Gen. that he would oppose him to the utmost of his ability.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 26.
THOMAS THORPE Respectfully informs the public that he has fixed up his House on F street near the BANK, completely for the accommodation of TRAVELLERS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, &c where eight or ten gentlemen can get yeasted board, on moderate terms. Also stabling for several horses.
November 26—3w
PUBLIC AUCTION.
WILL be sold on Saturday the 29th inst. at 12 o'clock, at the house of MATTHEW HART, deceased, on Greenleaf's Point, a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GUN-SMITH'S TOOLS, &c.
There is at the same place a number of GUNS, the owners of which are requested to call for them immediately.
N. L. QUEEN, Auct. Nov. 25—2t
JOHN C. SCHINDLE, LATELY RETURNED FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Informes the citizens of Washington and the public in general that he has commenced the TIN and SHEET IRON business in its various branches, opposite the centre Market near the Pennsylvania avenue where he is ready to serve those who will please to favor him with their custom spouting for houses executed upon the shortest notice and reasonable terms—He has also received and offers for sale, the following articles in the Hardware Line of the latest importation upon low terms for cash. Cast andrews of elegant patterns assorted, Polished steel do. with brass knobs assorted, Shovels and tongs do. with do. Fluted bar'd gridirons with receivers, Brads and iron candlesticks of all sorts, Japanned do. with snuffers and extinguishers complete, A handsome assortment of tea kettles and tea canisters, Also patent metal tea kettles and sauce pans, Cast iron, polished steel snuffers with springs, Hand bellows, ladles and skimmers, Bread baskets and knife trays, Elegant metal tea pots, Cast iron pots and dutch ovens of all sizes, Sifters, spiders, &c. Coal hods and shovels, A few elegant green wire fenders. Washington, Nov. 26—3t
SALE BY AUCTION.
ON Friday the 28th November, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at public auction, at the house of Doctor Beaton, in Pennsylvania Avenue, all his household and kitchen furniture, consisting of beds and curtains, beds and furniture, tables, chairs, carpets, China, glass and earthen ware, a lady's English made fiddle and bridge, an excellent fiddle, forte, and also a handsome new chair, with plated harness and horse, and a cutting box, a milch cow, likewise a quantity of books, on different subjects, and one copper and tin tub—Terms will be made at time and place of sale.
JOHN STEPHEN, Auct. November 26—2t.
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE.
W. & C. SMITH have received by the Welcome Return, Captain Creighton, from New-York, 60 Boxes fresh Muscadel Raisins, 10 Boxes Sun Raisins, 10 Boxes Soft Shell Marceilles Almonds, 15 Boxes warranted Chocolate. Georgetown, Nov. 26—2t.
Patent Threshing Machine.
I HAVE invented a machine for threshing all kinds of Grain contained in straw from or chaff, particularly wheat, this machine has been found on fair trial to answer completely the purpose for which it was intended. Farmers now have it in their power to get out their grain with expedition, free of dirt white caps or lofs. This machine is constructed on entire new principles; its operation is by flails excited 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 result of the poller if any grain passes unthreshed; 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 with more grain threshed per day may obtain any quantity they wish, by making the machine larger, and applying more power. Farmers only know the excellent effects they sustain in getting out their grain in the most heretofore tried, nothing more would be necessary to bring my machine into general use. Those who have small streams on their farms will find they may get the machine going by water at a small expense, by a small tub wheel. To those who are acquainted with the gentlemen whose certificates I annex, nothing need be said; those who are not will find, on enquiry, for intelligence and respectability 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 purchase 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 thouand unthreshed; 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 ear first; so that all tangled wheat is not much more than half threshed. Mr. Deneale's machine threshes tangled wheat or sheaves put in but it is perfectly clean.
In every dry weather Scotch machines scratch off a great number of heads, a great many of which the utmost care cannot prevent being carried off by the straw; the very ears without straw are perfectly clean threshed by Mr. Deneale's Scotch machines, take nearly double power to work them. I speak the all over from experience; as I had a machine on the Scotch principle, which from the above faults I had not used for several years, and have now pulled it down.
Mr. Deneale's machine will thresh from 70 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 gentlemen calling on the subscriber, at Beverley's Ford, Fauquier county, Virg.
STEPHEN MILBURN. September 3, 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 Great 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 completely than it can be done by treading in the usual way with horses, and it will, I am persuaded, clean from 90 to 100 bushels per day. I find that four mules will turn the machinery with ease.
WILLIAM CRAMPE 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, performed by Mr. Weel, a most masterly beautiful piece of mechanism. Notwithstanding the straw was damp and the negro flayer 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 carefully examined the straw, which was so entirely cleaned of wheat that therein we did not find more than four or five grains. Therefore, on the whole, I do not hesitate to pronounce it, in my judgement, the most complete and most useful thing of the kind which human wisdom has yet invented.
JOHN STAUDE. Culpepper, 1, 29th August, 1806.

On a liberal credit. The subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, in the county of Washington, immediately upon the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
GEORGE-TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES. THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MYER'S NEW LINE WILL START FROM Mr. SEMMES'S Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', Myer's and Frost's Hotels, city of Washington. FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1—tf
P. MAURO'S NEW GROCERY AND CROCKERY WARE STORE. The Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of the city of Washington that he has lately received from New York and Philadelphia, a large & complete assortment of Grocery, Liquors, Brandy, and Crockery ware,—that he expects with the first arrivals from Baltimore, a supply of the above articles, and that he has opened store opposite the BURNS BUILDING, where he flatters himself that he will be able to accommodate his customers not only with the best and choicest of goods, especially fresh Teas, and Liquors, but on as low terms as elsewhere in this vicinity. P. MAURO.
P. MAURO, Professor of Music, begs the inhabitants of Washington and George Town, to accept of his hearty thanks for the encouragement he has been favored with, informing them that he does not intend to decline his profession, but that he shall continue as formerly to instruct on the Piano Forte, Cembalo, Flute, and Guitar. Washington city, November 10—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
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by Miss ELIZA ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia,
A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmere, single and double milled Saxon cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's celebrated patent paral-tel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
IT is by consent of parties ordered by the court that the Auditor state the accounts of Elias B. Caldwell, trustee for the sale of the real estate of Gulliver Scott, deceased, and also the accounts against the said estate, and apportion the assets in hand amongst the different claimants in proportion to their respective claims, or among such of them as shall exhibit their claims on or before the 15th day of December next. It is further ordered, That the aforesaid trustee cause to be published a copy of this order, at least twice a week or three successive weeks before the 15th day of December next, in the National Intelligencer, Washington Federalist and some of the Baltimore newspapers. By Order, WM. BRENT, CLK.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington. July 26—tf
50 Dollars Reward.
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 several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankin trowsers, also one old furtout 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 taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail to 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 BURGER.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 18—2tf
CHEAP GOODS. T. W. PATRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell unusual low. Also London PIANO FORTES. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—tMar.3
STELLE'S MOTEL & 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.
The Subscribers take this method of requesting DAVID DUNCAN late Collector of the port of Machinac, to remit them on or before the 1st month of March next the amount of their bond given to the United States, as judgment hath been obtained against them on said bond. ROBERT ABBOTT, JNO. DODDMEAD. Detroit November 10—1m
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at D. RAPINA'S Book Store, Capitol Hill. Original Anecdotes of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, and of his family, his court, his ministers, his academies, and his literary friends—collected during a familiar intercourse of twenty years with that prince; translated from the French of D. THREAZET, Professor of Belles Lettres in the royal academy of Berlin—in 2 vols. price 4 DOLLS. Few works have been presented to the public so justly esteemed in Europe and America as this. The author has delineated the character of this great man in a manner so ingeniously that no person can read it without feeling a gratification which few works are calculated to produce in a similar degree. Also just Received, The life and pontificate of Leo, 10th—4 vols. Charnock's memoirs of Lord Nelson. Moore's Epistles, odes, and other poems. Scott's Lay of the last Minstrel, a poem. D. R. Has always on hand an extensive assortment of books in every class of literature and science, which he will sell at reasonable prices. Monday 17—3w
FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806—optf
AMERICAN HOTEL, WASHINGTON CITY. THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. resorting to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELLE, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public. The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, stables for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4—tf
DR. MAGRUDER HAS FOR SALE TWENTY Hogsheads of good Brown Sugar which he will sell at a low price A few casks of the best winter Brained Lamp Oil, Window Glass of different sizes, Japan, Copal & other varnishes, gizziers Diamonds, Russian Glue, Salt Petre, Paper Hangings, Taylors patent liquid Shoe Blacking in jugs at 25 cents each, and his usual extensive assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, patent Medicines, Surgeons Instruments, Oil and Paints, Die Stuffs, Spices, &c. all of which have been purchased for cash, he can therefore sell many articles uncommonly cheap by the quantity. November 19—taw15t
ELISHA RIGGS, Has Imported by the latest arrivals from London & Liverpool, FIFTY-EIGHT PACKAGES SEASONABLE GOODS, Which are direct from the best manufacturers, and will be sold lower by the wholesale or retail, than can be afforded by any other house here, (being the only importer of Dry Goods)—among them are, 3 bales of fine cloths, camlets and cords, 12 do do second cloths, coatings. Ladies cloths, napp'd, frize, Plains and Kendal cottons, 3 bales rose and dufile blankets and ruggs, 4 cases Manchester, Beccus cords, dimities, furnitures and cotton flitting, 6 cases fine hats, and umbrellas, 6 trunks, silk, cotton, and worked hosiery, 1 trunk upholsters, and hatters trimmings, 2 cases knives and forks, razors, fine cutlery, saddlery, and fashionable buttons, 5 bales flannels, fluffs, ferges and baizes, 1500 lb Loudon seine twine, 2 bales carpets and carpeting, 3 cases Irish linens, sheetings, long lawns, table cloths, & Cheap diapers. Silks, muslins, chintzes and calicoes, Pelices, pelice, velvets, lace shawls, & shawls, spider net, and pick net, lace sleeves and gloves, Fancy muslin dresses, drapery, gauze and flowers, And many other articles, which will be sold low, for cash, or to punctilious persons only. George Town, Nov. 19—2aw2m
WILLIAM MARBURY, HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by MR. BREWER, next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs store on Bridge street, A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low. George Town, October 15—tawam
PROPOSALS for opening, bridging and improving the road laid out under the direction of the Secretary at War, between Nashville in Tennessee and Grindstone Ford on Pierre river in the Mississippi territory, will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th day of December next. For the convenience of contractors the road will be divided into three parts, and separate proposals received for each. 1st. From Nashville to the Tennessee river, 112 miles. 2. From Tennessee river to Loonachitto creek, a branch of the Big Black river, 113 miles. 3 From Loonachitto creek to Grindstone Ford, 135 miles.
NOTES. Note 1. The road is to be cleared of all tree logs and brush, twelve feet in width and made passable for a waggon. All streams not over forty feet wide are to be bridged, and the banks of other streams are to be heaved or sloped down so that they may be passable for a waggon. Note 2. The bridges are to be twelve feet broad supported by proper abutments, the bridge part to be composed of four pieces of timber not less than 10 inches in diameter at the smallest end, and covered with haled logs whose original diameter was not less than 8 inches, the piers or supports of the bridge not to be more than twenty feet apart. Note 3. Some parts of the road will require caulking, these will be pointed out by the Post Master General's agent. The caulking is to be done with logs, 10 feet in length and not less than 6 nor over 9 inches in diameter, earth is to be thrown upon them to render them passable, and where the places to be caulked are subject to be overflowed the caulking is to have a rider on each side keyed down by forked stakes or stones and gravel. Note 4. It is supposed that there is already a cleared waggon path on some part of the distance, no clearing is to be done where that is the case. The work is to be completed by the first day of October 1807. Reasonable advances will be made at the commencement of the work, and the balance paid as soon as the work is completed. Mr. B. J. Meigs, and Mr. Thomas Wright are to decide whether it be executed conformable to contract. Note 5. The proposals should state the price by the mile for clearing, the price by the yard in length for caulking, the price by the foot in length for the bridgework, and the price by the cubic yard for sloping or heaving the banks of watercourses. GIDION GRANGER, Postmaster general, Sept. 15—taw15t
LOTTERY OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH, BALTIMORE. The Managers of this Lottery intend to commence the drawing on the first Tuesday in December, and to draw 1000 tickets every week, till it be completed. Tickets may be had, till the drawing commences, at the original price of FIVE DOLLARS, of either of the Managers, and other persons in Baltimore authorized to sell, and of prize 4 in the Precincts Market House Lottery of Baltimore will be received in payment.
S C H E M E. Prize of DOLLS. 1 Prize of 10,000 2 " " 5,000 3 " 2000 4,000 4 " 1000 3,000 5 " 500 4,000 15 " 200 3,000 30 " 100 3,000 60 " 50 3,000 120 " 20 2,400 700 " 10 7,000 5100 " 6 30,600 6040 Prizes. 75,000 11960 Blanks. Sum raised including expenses, 15,000 18000 Tickets at five dollars each 90,000
There are not two blanks to a prize. The prizes will be paid, without deduction, at the end of sixty days from the completion of the drawing; and such as may not be demanded within twelve months after, will be considered as generous donations to the objects of the Lottery, the chief of which is the erection of a new parsonage house. The first drawn ticket will be entitled to 500 dollars, and the last to 2000 dollars, besides which there are several other stationary prizes. John Merryman, Mark Pringle, James Carroll, William Lorman, George Grundy, Isaac Philips, George Hoffman, Govers Haskins, Managers. Baltimore, Nov. 12—2aw15t
To CONTRACTORS. PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from working away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of tap in pines for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned material. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud. THOMAS NEWTON, Collector. November 24—tf
BY HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT BOWIE, Governor of Maryland, A PROCLAMATION, WHEREAS the General Assembly of Maryland did, by an act, passed at November session, eighteen hundred and five, entitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts of assembly, respecting elections, and to regulate said elections, direct, that the governor and council after having received the returns of elections of members to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, should enumerate and ascertain the number of votes given for each and every person voted for as a member to Congress aforesaid respectively, and shall thereupon declare, by proclamation, signed by the governor, the name of the person or persons duly elected in each respective district: We, in pursuance of the directions of the said act, do, by this our proclamation, declare, that by the returns made to us it appears, that JOHN CAMPBELL, esq. was elected for the first district; ARCHIBALD VAN HORN, esq. was elected for the second district; PHILIP BARTON KEY, esq. was elected for the third district; ROGER NELSON, esquire, was elected for the fourth district; NICHOLAS RUTTON MOORE, and WILLIAM M'CREARY, esquires, were elected for the fifth district; JOHN MONTGOMERY, esquire, was elected for the sixth district; EDWARD LLOYD, esq. was elected for the seventh district, and CHARLES GOLDENBOROUGH, esq. was elected for the eighth district.
Given in council, at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this twenty-fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, ROBERT BOWIE. By the Governor, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the council.
ORDERED, That the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week, for the space of three weeks successively, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette, Telegraph, Evening Post, and the American, at Baltimore; the Republican Advocate, at Frederick town; Mr. Smith's paper, at Hagerstown; Mr. Grievess's paper, at Hager's Town, and the National Intelligencer, at the city of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. November 7—taw2w
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Monro Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. 1 blue coat and overalls, one light colored bearskin coat and overalls, 2 swansdown waistcoats, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three mullin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckett. JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7—2awtf
I have for SALE on board a VESSEL at BARRY'S WHARF near the Navy Yard, Fifty Tons of PLASTER OF PARIS. Which will be sold low if taken from alongside. BULLER COCKE. November 24—3t
NOTICE. THE creditors of Uriah Forrest late deceased, whose claims have arisen since his bankruptcy, are requested to meet at ten o'clock on the first Monday in December next at Mr. Key's office in George Town, at which time a payment of the assets in hand will take place, amongst the claims legally authenticated—those who do not attend, or who have not exhibited their claims, will be excluded. PHILIP B. KEY, Attorney for the Executrix. November 3—taw2w
For Sale. 1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted. 1 Case of Shoes and Boots. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martinique Noyau and Catchup 1 Small bale of Caffia. 3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Pow. Powder. 4 Boxes of Botton Chocolate. 1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea. Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days. JOHN GOULDING. Who has for sale. Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very best manufacture of the United States. Also on hand as usual. A choice & lot of good old Madeira Wine, Baccellos, Sherry, Port, Clare, Lisbon and other Wines, Co. & Co., Sordauz and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Sour, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porters, Ale, &c. &c. Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail, JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 13—tf
JAMES S. STEVENSON, Has for Sale at his Drug Store near the Navy Yard. 20 boxes window glass, 8 by 10, and 10 by 12. 12 boxes first quality Spanish lepers, 10 boxes do American do. Spermaceti and linseed oil and a large assortment of Drugs and Paints, Washington, Nov. 5—ew
AMSTERDAM GIN. JUST received by the ship WILLIAM MURDOCH direct from Amsterdam, 10 Pipes of the best HOLLAND GIN, for sale by W. & C. SMITH. Georgetown, Nov. 17—taw3w
By his excellency ROBERT BOWIE Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it has been stated to me, by the petition of number of respectable persons, inhabitants of Prince George's county, that a MURDER hath been committed on the person of CHARLES NEVITT, junior, late of Prince George's county—by a certain negro man (slave of Basil Soper,) called WALL, who hath since absconded and fled from justice. And whereas, it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice, I have therefore thought proper to issue this my Proclamation , and do, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said negro WALL, in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice. Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the Seal of the state of Maryland, this sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six. ROBERT BOWIE, By his Excellency's command. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
Ordered, That the foregoing Proclamation be published once in each week until countermanded, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette and Evening Post, at Baltimore; the Frederick-town Advocate, and in the National Intelligencer, at the City of Washington. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Sept. 22—wtf.
NOTICE. IN pursuance of an order from the Orphans Court of Prince George's co. the subscriber will offer for sale, on the 8th day of December at the dwelling place of John Hughes late of said county deceased, (near Magruder's ferry) all the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Household Furniture, and Plantation Utensils.—The Terms of sale will be a credit of six months, the purchaser, or purchasers giving bond with approved security. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. The subscriber moreover gives notice to all persons having claims against the estate of said Hughes, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof: And all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM WEBBS, Administrator of John Hughes. November 17—w3t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man slave named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the midle ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, luty and well made, has a short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Causin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—wtf
By Saint Mary's County Court. August Term, 1806.
W HEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of Samuel Greenwell praying that a commission might issue to ascertain whether the real estate of Martin French late of St. Mary's county deceased would admit of division without injury or loss to the Parties concerned, having made a return stating that on examination of the premises a division would be prejudicial to the parties. And whereas all the representatives of said French having been summoned to appear in the county court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed, except James French, Raphael French, John French and Eleanor French who it is represented reside out of this state to wit, in the state of Kentucky. It is thereupon ordered that the said James French, Raphael French, John French and Eleanor French appear before the said county court to be held at Leonard town in Saint Mary's county aforesaid on the first Monday in March next to show cause if any they have, why the aforesaid return should not be confirmed and that notice be given to the said James French, Raphael French, John French and Eleanor French, by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer once in each week for four weeks successively, three months before the first day of March next. Teste JOSEPH HARRIS, CLK. November 21—w4t