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DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.
MR. MADISON'S LETTERS TO GEN. ARMSTRONG.
Mr. Madison, Secretary of State, to General Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, at Paris. (Extract.)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, May 22, 1807.
"The two last letters received from you were of December 24, and January 15.
"The decree of November 21, communicated in the first, had previously reached us, and had excited apprehensions which were repressed only by the inarticulate import of its articles, and the presumption that it would be executed in a sense not inconsistent with the respect due the treaty between France and the U. S. The explanations given you by the minister of marine, were seen by the President with much pleasure, and it only remains to learn that they have been confirmed by the express authority of the emperor. We are the more anxious for this information, as it will fortify the remonstrances which have been presented at London, against the British order of January 7th. Should it, contrary to expectation, turn out that the French decree was meant, and is to operate, according to the latitude of its terms, you will of course have made the proper representations, grounded as well on the principles of public law, as on the express stipulations of the convention of 1800. Nothing, besides, could be more preposterous, than to blend with an appeal to neutral rights and neutral nations, a gross infraction of the former, and outrage on the sentiments of the latter; unless it be to invite a species of contest on the high seas, in which the adversary has every possible advantage. But on the more probable supposition, that the decree will not be unfavorably expounded, it will be still necessary to press on the French government a dispatch of such orders to their cruisers in every quarter, as will prevent a construction of the decree favorable to their licentious cupidity. The moment your letter was received, the answer of the French minister of marine to your note was communicated to Gen. Turreau, with a call on him to transmit it immediately to the French governors in the West Indies. This he readily engaged to do. But notwithstanding this precaution, there are proofs that the West India privateers have, under color of the edict, committed depredations, which will constitute just claims of redress from their government.
"Mr. Erving has forwarded a Spanish decree also, avowedly pursuing the example and the views of the French emperor. The terms of this decree are even more vague, or rather more broad, than those of the prototype; and, if not speedily recalled or corrected, will doubtless extend the scene of spoliations already begun in that quarter; and of course, thicken the cloud that hangs over the amity of the two nations."
Extracts of a letter from Mr. Madison to Gen. Armstrong. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, February 8th, 1808.
"Your letters and communications by Dr. Bulwer were duly delivered on the 14th day of December. The same conveyance brought a copy of the sentence pronounced by the French prize court in the case of the Henrietta , giving a judicial effect to the decree of Nov. 21st, 1806, as expounded in the answer of Mr. Champagny to your letter of the 12th November 1807.
Whilst the French government did avow or enforce a meaning of the
decree of Nov. 1806, in relation to the U. S. extending its perview beyond the municipal limits, it could not in strictness be regarded as an infraction either of our neutral or conventional rights; and consequently did not authorize more than a demand of seasonable explanations of its doubtful import, or friendly expostulations with respect to the rigor and suddenness of its innovations.
The case is now essentially changed. A construction of the decree is avowed and executed, which violates as well the positive stipulations of the convention of Sept. 30th, 1800, as the incontestible principles of public law; and the President charges you to superadd to whatever representations you may have previously made, a formal remonstrance in such terms as may be best calculated either to obtain a recall of the illegal measure, so far as it relates to the U. S. or to have the effect of leaving in full force all the rights accruing to them from a failure to do so.
"That the execution of local laws against foreign nations on the high seas, is a violation of the rights of the former and the freedom of the latter, will probably not be questioned. A contrary principle would in fact imply the same exclusive dominion over the entire ocean, as is enjoyed within the limits of the local sovereignty, and a degradation of every other nation from its common rights and equal rank.
"If it be contended that the decree, as a retaliation on the other belligerent, at the expence of neutral nations, is justified by a culpable acquiescence in the prior measures of that belligerent, operating through neutrals, you will be able to deny such acquiescence, and to urge moreover that, on every supposition, the retaliating measure could not be justly enforced, in relation to neutrals, without allowing them at least a reasonable time for chusing between due measures against the prior wrong, and an acquiescence in both. The copy of the representations to the British government, through its minister here, on the subject of its orders of January, 1807, will at once disprove an acquiescence on the part of the United States, and explain the grounds on which the late extension of the French decree of November, 1806, is an object of just remonstrance.
"The conduct of the French government, in giving this extended operation to its decree, and indeed in issuing one with such an apparent or doubtful import against the rights of the sea, is the more extraordinary, inasmuch as the inability to enforce it on that element exhibited the measure in the light of an empty menace, at the same time that it afforded pretexes to her enemy for severe retaliations, for which ample means are found in her naval superiority.
"The accumulated dangers, to which the illegal proceedings of the belligerent nations have subjected the commerce and navigation of the United States, have at length induced Congress to resort to an embargo on our own vessels, as a measure best fitted for the crisis, being an effectual security for our mercantile property and mariners, now at home and daily arriving, and, at the same time, neither a measure, nor just cause, of war. Copies of this act were, soon after its passage, transmitted to Mr. Pinkney, with an authority to assure the British government that it was to be viewed in this light, and that it was not meant to be the slightest impediment to amicable negotiations with foreign governments. He was requested to avail himself of an opportunity of communicating to you and Mr. Erving this view of the subject, and I hope that you will have been thence enabled to present it to the French government. Not relying however on that indirect opportunity, I send by this another copy of the act, with an instruction from the President, that you make it the subject of such explanations as will guard against any misconception of the policy which led to it. It is strictly a measure of precaution, required by the dangers incident to external commerce, and, being indiscriminate in its terms and operation towards all nations, can give no just offence to any. The duration of the act is not fixed by itself; and will consequently depend on a continuance or cessation of its causes, in a degree sufficient in the judgment of the legislature, to induce or forbid its repeal. It may be hoped that the inconveniences felt from it by the belligerent nations may lead to a change of the conduct which imposed the inconveniences of it on ourselves. France herself will be a sufferer, and some of her allies
far more so. It will be very agreeable to find in that consideration, and still more in her sense of justice, a sufficient motive to an early manifestation of the respect due to our commercial rights. The example would be worthy of the professions which she makes to the world on this subject."
"February 18. Since the above was written, I have been under a degree of indisposition which has suspended the proposed continuation of it, and which now will oblige me to be very brief; the more so, as the vessel has been some days detained, which was engaged for the special purpose of conveying public dispatches and private letters to Europe.
"The delay has enabled me to inform you that Mr. Erskine, a few days ago, communicated, by instructions from his government, its late decrees of November 11, and those forming a sequel to them. The communication was accompanied with assurances, that much regret was felt by his Britannic majesty at the necessity which the conduct of his enemy had created for measures so embarrassing to neutral commerce; and that his majesty would readily follow an example of relinquishing such a course, or even of making relaxations pari passu with his enemy.
"In remonstrating against the injustice and illegality of the French decree, I am aware that you may be reminded of antecedent injuries to France and her allies, through British violations of neutral commerce. The fact cannot be denied, and may be urged with great force, in our remonstrances against the orders to which Great Britain has given a retaliating character; since the French decree might, on the same ground, be pronounced a retaliation on the preceding conduct of Great Britain. But ought the legitimate commerce of neutrals to be thus the victim and the sport of belligerents, contesting with each other the priority of their destructive innovations; and without leaving, either of them, to neutrals even the opportunity or the time for disproving that culpable acquiescence, which is made the pretext by both, for the wrongs done to them? And I must repeat, that, apart from all questions of this nature, the French decree, or at least the illegal extensions of it to the United States, remain chargeable with all the impolicy which has been pointed out.
"I find, by accounts from Hamburg, Bremen, Holland, and Leghorn, that the trade and property of our citizens have been much vexed by regulations subaltern to those of the original decree of November 21, 1806. How far the complaints are founded on proceedings violating our public rights, or on such as are unfriendly & inequitable towards our citizens, who have placed their property within those jurisdictions, you will be able to decide better than we can do at this distance; and the President refers to your own judgment, the kind of representation to the French government which those and other analogous cases may require."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison to Gen. Armstrong. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, May 2d, 1808.
"Since my last, of which lieutenant Lewis was the bearer, I have received your several letters of 27th December, 22d January, 15th and 17th February, with their respective inclosures.
"That of the 15th January, from Mr. Champagny to you, has, as you will see by the papers herewith sent, produced all the sensations here, which the spirit and stile of it were calculated to excite in minds alive to the interests and honor of the nation. To present to the United States the alternative of bending to the views of France against her enemy, or of incurring a confiscation of all the property of their citizens carried into the French prize courts, implied that they were susceptible of impressions by which no independent and honorable nation can be guided; and to prejudice and pronounce for them the effect which the conduct of another nation ought to have on their councils and course of proceeding, had the air at least of an assumed authority, not loss irritating to the public feelings. In these lights, the President makes it your duty to present to the French government the contents of Mr. Champagny's letter, taking care, as your discretion will doubtless suggest, that whilst you make that government sensible of the offensive tone employed, you leave the way open for friendly and respectful explanations,
if there be a disposition to offer them, and for a decision here on any reply which may be of a different character."
"Congress closed their session on the 25th ultimo. For a general view of their proceedings, I refer to the series of newspapers heretofore, and now forwarded, and to other prints which are added. Among their acts of chief importance is that which vests in the President an authority to suspend in whole or in part the embargo laws.
"The conditions on which the suspending authority is to be exercised will engage your particular attention. They appeal equally to the justice and the policy of the two great belligerent powers now emulating each other in violations of both. The President counts on your best endeavors to give to this appeal all the effect possible with the French government. Mr. Pinkney will be doing the same with that of Great Britain. The relation in which a recall of its retaliating decrees, by either power, will place the United States to the other, is obvious, and ought to be a motive to the measure, proportioned to the desire which has been manifested by each, to produce collisions between the U. S. and its adversary, and which must be equally felt by each to avoid one with itself.
"Should wiser councils or increasing distresses induce Great Britain to revoke her impolitic orders against neutral commerce, and thereby prepare the way for a removal of the embargo, as it applies to her, France could not persist in the illegal part of her decrees, if she does not mean to force a contest with the United States. On the other hand, should she set the example of revocation, Great Britain would be obliged, either by following it, to restore to France the full benefit of neutral trade, which she needs; or by persevering in her obnoxious orders, after the pretext for them had ceased, to render collisions with the United States inevitable.
"In every point of view, therefore, it is so clearly the sound policy of France to rescind so much at least of her decrees as trespass on neutral rights, and particularly to be the first in taking the retrograde step, that it cannot be unreasonable to expect that it will be immediately taken."
"In whatever degree the French government may be led to change its system, you will lose no time in transmitting the information to this department, and to Mr. Pinkney; and by hired conveyance, if necessary. A correspondent instruction is given to Mr. Pinkney.
"It is of the greater importance, that you should receive from each other the earliest notice of any relaxations, as each government is under a pledge to follow such an example by the other. And it is not of less importance that the President or Congress should be acquainted with the facts, that the proceedings here may be accommodated to them.
"That you may know the grounds on which the British orders of November, have been arraigned by this government, I enclose a copy of the answer to Mr. Erskine's note communicating them, a copy of the note being also inclosed.
"The other documents communicated, will put you in full possession of the relations of the United States with Britain, as resulting from the issue of our general negotiations, and from that of the mission of Mr. Rose.
"This dispatch is forwarded by Mr. Baker, who takes his passage from Baltimore, in a vessel engaged, as was the Osage which sailed from New York, for the special purpose of public & mercantile correspondences with Europe. She will proceed, in the first instance, to L'Orient, where she will leave Mr. Baker, and thence proceed with dispatches for Mr. Pinkney, to Falmouth, where she will remain a few days to receive communications from him: she will then return to L'Orient, in order to bring back Mr. Baker with your communications."
Mr. Madison to General Armstrong. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, July 21, 1808.
Sir—Herewith you will receive a copy of the papers relating to one of the vessels which were destroyed at sea by the French frigates, returning from the West Indies. I observe that, in your letter to Mr. Champagny, of the 2d of April, you have incidentally noticed this occurrence. If ample reparation should not have been made to the sufferers, the President thinks it proper that, as their cases become authenticated, you should present them in terms which may awaken the
French government to the nature of the injury and the demands of justice. The burning of neutral vessels detained on the high seas, is the most distressing of all the modes by which belligerents exert force contrary to right; and, in proportion as it is destitute of apology, ought at least to be the promptitude and amplitude of the redress. If it be contended that the destruction, in these cases, proceeded solely from the danger that otherwise intelligence might reach a pursuing or hovering force, it may be answered, that if such a plea were of greater avail, it would only disprove a hostility of intention, without diminishing the obligation to indemnify, on the most liberal scale, the injured individuals. It may be added, that if the outrage on the individuals was not meant as a hostility towards their nation, the latter might justly expect a tender of such explanations as would leave no doubt on this subject.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) JAMES MADISON. Gen. Armstrong, Minister Plen. of the U. S. Paris.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison to Gen. Armstrong. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, July 22, 1808.
"Your dispatches by Lieut. Lewis were delivered on the 8th inst.
"It is regretted that the interval between his arrival and the date of your letter to Mr. Champagny, during which, I presume, some verbal communication must have taken place, had produced no indication of a favorable change in the views of the French government with respect to its decrees; and still more, that instead of an early and favorable answer to your letter, it should have been followed by such a decree as is reported to have been issued on the 22d April, at Bayonne. The decree has not yet reached the U. S. and therefore, its precise import cannot be ascertained. But if it should be, as it is represented, a sweeping stroke at all American vessels on the high seas, it will not only extend our demands of reparation, but is rendered the more onerous with respect to the temper and views of the emperor towards the U. S. by the date of the measure.
"The arrival of Mr. Baker with my letter of May 2d, of which a copy is herewith sent, will have enabled you to resume the subject of the decrees with the fairest opportunity that could be given to the French government for a change of the unjust and unwise course which has been pursued; and I assure myself that you will not have failed to turn the communications with which you are furnished to the best account. If France does not wish to throw the United States into the war against her, for which it is impossible to find a rational or plausible inducement, she ought not to hesitate a moment in revoking at least so much of her decrees as violate the rights of the sea, and furnish to her adversary the pretext for her retaliating measure. It would seem as if the imperial cabinet had never paid sufficient attention to the smallness of the sacrifice which a repeal of that portion of its system would involve, if an act of justice is to be called a sacrifice.
"The information by the return of the Osage from England is not more satisfactory than that from France. Nothing was said on the subject of the Chesapeake, nor any thing done or promised, as to the orders in council. It is probable that further accounts from the U. S. were waited for, and that the arrival of the St. Michael will have led to a manifestation of the real views of that government on those and other subjects. In the mean time it cannot be doubted, that hopes were cherished there of some events in this country favorable to the policy of the orders, and particularly, that the offensive language and proceedings of France would bring on a hostile resistance from the U. S.; in which case the British government would be able to mould every thing to its satisfaction. There is much reason to believe that if the British government should not concur in a mutual abolition of the orders and of the embargo, it will result from an unwillingness to set an example which might be followed, and might consequently put an end to the irritating career of her enemy, on which the calculation is built. Might not use be made of this view of the matter, in those frank and friendly conversations which sometimes best admit topics of a delicate nature, and in which pride and prejudice can be best managed without descending from the necessary level? In every view it is evidently

proper, as far as respect to the national honor will allow, to avoid a stile of procedure which might co-operate with the policy of the British government, by stimulating the passions of the French."
Copies and extracts of letters from General Armstrong to the Secretary of State, with copies of their enclosures.
General Armstrong to Mr. Madison. (Duplicate)
PARIS, Nov. 12, 1807.
SIR, It was not till yesterday that I received from Mr. Skipwith a copy of the decree of the council of prizes in the case of the Horizon. This is the first unfriendly decision of that body, under the article of the 21st of Nov. 1806. In this case, and on the petition of the defendant, the court has recommended the restitution of the whole cargo. I did not however think proper to join in asking as a favor, what I believe myself entitled to as a right. I subjoin a copy of my note to the minister of foreign affairs; and am, sir, &c. &c.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Note of General Armstrong. "In the former copy nearly a page of his letter was omitted by the copier."
The same to Mr. Champagny.
PARIS, Nov. 12, 1807.
SIR, The document to which these observations are prefixed, will inform your excellency that an American ship, trading under the protection of the laws of nations, and of particular treaties, and suffering shipwreck on the coast of France, has recently been seized by his majesty's officers, and adjudged by his council of prizes as follows, viz.
"Our council sits at liberty the American vessel the Horizon ship wrecked the 30th of May last, near Morlaix, and consequently orders, that the amount arising from the sale legally made of the wreck of the said vessel, together with the merchandise of the cargo, which, according to an estimate made in the presence of the overseers of the administrations of marine and custom house, shall have been acknowledged not to have proceeded from English manufactures, nor from English territory, shall be restored to Captain Maclure, without deducting any other expenses than those relative to the sale."
"And with regard to the other merchandise of the cargo, which, from the result of the said estimate shall be acknowledged to come from manufactures or English territory, by virtue of the 5th article of the decree of the 1st November, 1806, they shall be confiscated for the use of the state; the whole to be sold by the forms prescribed in the regulations; and the application of the product to be made in conformity to the arrangements of the said decree, deduction being made for the expense of saving the goods, and that of the support of the crew, until the day that the captain shall receive the notification of the present decision."
The reasons upon which this decision is founded, are at once so new and alarming to the present friendly relations of the two powers, that I cannot but discuss them with a freedom in some degree proportioned to my sense of their novelty and importance.
"Considering" says the council, "1. that the neutrality of the ship and cargo were sufficiently established, the whole ought to be restored (agreeably to the provisions of the convention of the 30th September, 1800) provided no merchandise of English origin had been found in her, and of course that she had not been brought within the limits of the imperial decree of the 21st November, 1806."
Here is an open and unqualified admission, that the ship was found within the rules prescribed by the convention of 1800; that according to these rules, her cargo and herself ought to have been restored, and that such would have been the fact, but for the operation of the decree of the 21st November, 1806.
In the letter your excellency did me the honor to write to me on the 7th of October last, you thought it "easy to reconcile the obligations of this decree with the preservation of those arising from treaties." It was not for me to examine the means by which this reconciliation could be effected: they no doubt fully existed and yet exist in his majesty's good pleasure; and taking for granted this fact, I say in the opinion nothing but proofs of friendly dispositions and pledges that these were not to be either wantonly destroyed or diminished. How inapplicable, however, to the authority and the consolations derived from it, is this recent act of the council of prizes! An act, which expressly acknowledges the opposite of the two instruments, and which of course draws after it considerations the most serious to the government of the United States.
The second reason of the council is "that the decree declaring (British)
merchandise good prize had principally in view captures made on the high seas; but that the question, whether shipwrecked goods ought to be restored or confiscated, having always been judged under the 14th article of the regulation of the 26th of July, 1778, and according to their character (which might have rendered lawful or have even commanded their seizure at sea) there is no reason to introduce in this case any new distinction which, however philanthropic it may appear, has not as yet been adopted as a rule by any maritime nation."
The doctrine resisted [in] this passage, and which inculcates the duty of extending protection to the unfortunate, is not new to his majesty's council of prizes. They have themselves consecrated it by their decision of the 5th of March, 1800. By that decision they restored an enemy's ship (the Diana) on the single reason, that "she had been compelled to enter a French port by stress of weather." "I should certainly fail" says the Attorney General "in respect to myself and to the council before whom I have the honor to represent the government, were I not to maintain a principle consecrated by our laws and by those of all nations. In all circumstances let the loyalty of the French government serve as the basis of your decisions. Prove yourselves at once generous and just. Your enemies will know and respect your magnanimity." Such was the principle adopted by the council in the year 1800, and in the case of an enemy's ship; yet we are now told, that this very principle, so honorable to the court, to the nation, and to human nature, is utterly unknown to all maritime people. And on what occasion do we hear this? When an enemy's ship is again thrown on the French coast? No; it has been reserved for the wreck of a neutral and friendly vessel! For a ship of the United States! It is not denied that had this ship escaped the rocks and made the port of Morlaix, the only hospitality to which she would have been exposed (under the most rigorous interpretation of the law in question) would have been that of being ordered again to sea. Has then the misfortune of shipwreck so far altered her condition, as to expose her to the injury of confiscation also? And is this among the principles which the defender of the maritime rights means to consecrate by his power and wisdom? It is impossible.
The third reason of the council is "that the application of the 5th article aforesaid, in as far as it concerns the American & other nations, is the result both of the general expressions of that very article, and of the communication recently made by his excellency the grand judge concerning the primitive intention of the sovereign. This reason will be found to be substantially answered in my reply to reason No 5 of the council. It will be seen that the opinion given here that "the application of article 5 of the imperial decree to American commerce, is the result of the general expressions of that very article" was not the opinion of the council on the 5th of March last, when they judged the case of the Hibernia; they then declared in totidem verbis that the decree "said nothing of its own influence on the convention of 1800," between the U. States and France.
The fourth reason of the council is "that the expedition in question having certainly been made with full knowledge of the said decree, no objection can be drawn with any propriety, from the general rules forbidding a retrospective action, nor even in this particular case, from the posterior date of the act in which the sovereign decides the question, since that act sprung from his supreme wisdom, not as an interpretation of a doubtful point, but as a declaration of an anterior and positive disposition."
A distinction is here attempted to be taken between the interpretation of a doubtful point and the declaration of an anterior and positive rule. This distinction cannot be maintained; for if the rule had been positive, there would have been no occasion for the declaration. Neither the minister of marine, nor the council of prizes could have had any doubts on the subject; the execution of the decree would have been prompt and peremptory; nor would a second act on the part of his majesty, after the lapse of 12 months, have been necessary to give operation to the first. Need I appeal to your excellency's memory for the facts on which these remarks turn? You know that doubts did exist—you know that there was, under them, much hesitation in pronouncing. You know that as late as the 9th of August I sought an explanation of the decree in question, and that even then, your excellency (who was surely a competent and legitimate organ of his majesty) did not think yourself prepared to give it: the conclusion is inevitable: his majesty's answer, transmitted to the court of prizes on the 13th of September last through the medium of the grand judge, was in the nature of an interpretation, and being so, could not, without possessing a retroactive quality, apply to events
many months anterior in date to itself.
The fifth reason of the council and the last which enters into my present view of the subject is "that though one of the principal agents of his majesty had given a contrary opinion, of which the council had at no period taken, this opinion, being that of an individual, could not (whatever consideration its author may merit) balance the formal declaration given in the name of his majesty himself; and that, if the communication of this opinion had, as is alleged, given room to and served as a basis for many American shipments, and particularly of the one in question, this circumstance which may call for the indulgence of his majesty, in a case in which the confiscation is entirely to the advantage of the state, does not prevent a council rigid in its duty, to pronounce in conformity to the decree of the 21st of November, and of the declaration which follows it."
It would appear from this paragraph that not finding it easy to untie the knot, the council had determined to cut it. Pressed by the fact that an interpretation of the decree had been given by a minister of his majesty, specially charged with its execution they would now escape from this fact and from the conclusions to which it evidently leads, by alleging—
1. That at no time had the council partaken of the opinion given by the minister: and 2d. That this opinion being that of an individual could not possess either the force or the authority of one truly ministerial.
It appears to me, as I think it will appear to your excellency, that the council have, in these statements, been less correct than is usual to them on similar occasions. If, as they now assert, they have never partaken of the minister's opinion; if they have never even hesitated on the question, whether the decree of November did or did not derogate from the treaty of 1800, why, I ask, suspend the American cases generally? or why decide as they did in the case of the Hibernia? If I mistake not, we find in this case the recognition of the very principle laid down by the minister of marine. That officer says "in my opinion the November decree does not work any change in the rules at present observed with respect to neutral commerce, and consequently none in the convention of the 8th Vendemaire, year 9." And what says the council? "Admitting that this part of the cargo (the rum and ginger) was of British origin, the dispositions of the November decree (which contain nothing with regard to their own influence over the convention of the 8th Vendemaire, year 9) evidently cannot be applied to a ship leaving America on the 5th of the same month of November: and of course cannot have authorised her capture in the moment she was entering the neutral port of her destination." We have here three distinct grounds of exemption from the effects of the November decree.
1. The entire silence of that decree with regard to its own influence over the convention of 1800: 2d. The early period at which the ship left the U. S. and 3d. The neutral character of the port to which she was destined.
If such, sir, were the principles admitted by the council on the 5th of March last, with what correctness can it be now said "that at no period have they partaken of the opinion of the minister?"
The second fact asserted by the council is, that the interpretation of the decree in question given on the 24th of December, 1806, was private, not public—or in other words, that it was the interpretation of the man, not that of the minister—and as such, cannot outweigh the more recent declaration coming directly from his majesty himself.
On the comparative weight of these declarations I shall say nothing, nor shall I do more to repel the first part of the insinuation (that the minister's declaration was that only of the individual)—than to submit to your excellency my letter of the 20th of Dec. 1806, claiming from that minister an official interpretation of the decree in question, and his answer of the 24th of the same month, giving to me the interpretation demanded.
To your excellency, who as late as the 21st of August last, considered the minister of marine as the natural organ of his majesty's will, in whatever regarded the decree aforesaid, and who actually applied to him for information relating to it, this allegation of the council of prizes and the reasoning founded upon it, cannot but appear very extraordinary, and will justify me in requesting that his majesty may be moved to set aside the decision in question, on the ground of error in the opinion of the council.
If in support of this conclusion I have drawn no arguments from the treaty of 1800, nor from the laws of nations, your excellency will not be at a loss to assign to this omission its true cause. It would surely have been an useless formality to appeal to authorities, not only practically, but even professedly extinct. In the letter of the minister of justice of the 18th of Sept. we are told by his ma-
jesty himself, that "since he had not judged proper to make any exception in the letter of his decree, there was no room to make any in its execution," and in the report of your excellency's predecessor, of the 20th of November, 1806, we have these memorable words:
"England has declared those places blockaded, before which she had not a single ship of war."
"She has done more, for she has declared in a state of blockade, places which all her assembled forces were incapable of blocking—immense coasts and a vast empire."
"Afterwards drawing from a chimerical right and from an assumed fact the consequence that she might justly make her prey of every thing going to the places laid under interdiction by a simple declaration of the British admiralty, and of every thing arising therefrom, and carrying this doctrine into effect, she has alarmed neutral navigators and driven them to a distance from ports whither their interests attracted them, and which the law of nations authorised them to frequent."
"Thus it is that she has turned to her own profit, and to the detriment of Europe, but more particularly of France, the audacity with which she mocks at all right and insults even reason itself."
"Against a power which forgets to such a pitch all ideas of justice, and all human sentiments, what can be done but to forget them for an instant one's self?"
Words cannot go further to shew the extinguished authority in the one case of the treaty subsisting between the U. States and his imperial majesty, and in the other of the law of nations. To appeal to them therefore would be literally appealing to the dead.
Accept, sir, &c. &c.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
GEN. ARMSTRONG to Mr. MADISON.
PARIS, 17 Feb. 1808.
Extract.
"Enclosed is a copy of the answer from the minister of marine to my letter of the 13th inst. in relation to the sale of a part of the cargo of the ship James Adams. It would now appear, that the promises of forbearance made by another department are applicable only to vessels sequestered in the ports and not to such as have been captured at sea."
5th division of prizes.
Extract of a letter of the Minister of Marine to Gen. Armstrong, dated PARIS, 15th Feb. 1808.
TRANSLATION.
"I observe to you moreover that the question now is not as to a vessel sequestered in port; but as to a prize made at sea, and seized for a contravention of the decree of the 17th of Dec. last; that the provisional sale ordered on account of the "average" is for the interest as well of the captors as of the captives, and that it is directed according to the case provided for by the regulation of the 24 Prairial, 11th year."
GEN. ARMSTRONG to Mr. MADISON.
PARIS, 1st Dec. 1807.
Sir, I have this moment received a letter from his majesty's minister of foreign relations, of which I subjoin a copy, and am, sir, &c. &c.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Mr. CHAMPAGNY to GEN. ARMSTRONG.
TRANSLATION.
MILAN, 24th Nov. 1807.
Sir,
The execution of the measures taken against the English commerce has frequently caused reclamations on your part. The intention of his majesty, without doubt, is, that every particular abuse may be repressed; but the federal government cannot make any complaint against the measures themselves, and while the U. S. allow that their vessels may be visited by England, that she may drag them into her ports and turn them from their destination, while they do not oblige England to respect their flag and the merchandise which it covers—while they permit that power to apply to them the absurd rules of blockade which it has set up with a view of injuring France—they bind themselves by that tolerance towards England to allow also the application of the measures of reprisals which France is obliged to employ against her. His majesty regrets, without doubt, to have been forced to recur to such measures: he knows also that the commercial classes may have to suffer in consequence of them, particularly those who having habitual relations with England, using a common language, and often mixing their interests, might more frequently occasion an apprehension of some commercial connivance with the English, inasmuch as they would have greater facility in covering it. This circumstance made it necessary to use towards them precautions more exact, and an unceasing watchfulness, in order not to be exposed to abuses, which might result from a loss constant vi-
gilance. But it is not to France, it is to England that these inconveniences to individuals ought to be imputed. She it is who has given the example of measures unjust, illegal and infringing on the sovereignty of nations. To oblige her to renounce them it has become necessary to combat her with her own arms: in violating the rights of all nations she has united them all by a common interest, and it is for them to have recourse to force against her—to forbid her the search ( la visite ) of their vessels—the taking away of their crews—and to declare themselves against measures which wound their dignity and their independence. The unjust pretensions of England will be kept up as long as those whose rights are violated are silent—and what government has had more to complain of against her than the United States? All the difficulties which have given rise to your reclamations, sir, would be removed with ease, if the government of the United States, after complaining of the injustice and violence of England, took with the whole continent the part of guaranteeing itself therefrom. England has introduced into the maritime war an entire disregard for the rights of nations: it is only in forcing her to a peace, that it is possible to recover them. On this point the interest of all nations is the same—all have their honor and their independence to defend.
Accept, sir, &c.
CHAMPAGNY.
General Armstrong to Mr. Madison. Extract. PARIS, 5th April, 1808.
"I received the dispatches you did me the honor to address to me by Mr. Lewis on the 26th ult.
"Though I had complained often and earnestly of both the principles and operation of the emperor's decrees of November, 1806 and December 1807, (having written at least twenty notes on the different cases which have arisen under them) yet as the President's orders were express, that on receipt of your letter I should superadd to whatever representations might have been previously made, a formal remonstrance against those decrees, I did not lose a moment in writing and presenting the enclosed note; the terms of which will I hope appear to be such as were proper or necessary to the case, and calculated either to obtain a recital of the illegal measures, or to leave in full force the rights accruing to the United States from a failure on the part of France to recital them. To this note I have not yet received an answer, nor have I reason to expect one soon; as the emperor has left Paris (it is said for Spain) and had, at no time before he set out, indicated any alteration in the views which originally produced the decrees in question.
"Mr. Pinkney found means (in the return to the continent of M. D'Alopeus) to communicate the President's views on the subject of the general embargo, and particularly the desire he had that it should not be considered as a measure of hostility against any foreign nation. Some explanations of this kind, were perhaps necessary in England where, from the misrepresentations of our own people, the character of the policy was likely to be misunderstood; but as neither the same, nor any other reason existed for making them here, none have been offered."
(To be Continued.)
LUKE KENT, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER (FROM PHILADELPHIA) F Street between the Bank & Treasury. Informs his friends and the public, that he continues to repair Clocks and Watches of every description in the best manner with his usual punctuality. Washington city, Nov. 14—6w
AT PUBLIC SALE. AT the Indian office, in George Town, will be offered on Saturday the 19th inst. at 12 o'clock, sundry Goods on hand, and not suitable to Indian purposes, a considerable quantity and variety of coatings—some serges, casimere, broad cloths, and a parcel of pins and woollen half stockings, in good order—Also some woollen and linen goods, damaged.
The terms of sale will be cash on all sums below one hundred dollars, and negotiable notes at 90 days satisfactory endorsed for sums exceeding that amount.
J. MASON, Superintendent of Indian trade. Nov. 14—4ds.
JOHN COX, OF GEORGETOWN, Offers for Sale, the following valuable TRACTS of LAND:
2038 acres in Shenandoah county, state of Virginia, between the north and south forks of Shenandoah river, within one and a half miles of said river, and not more than seventy-five miles from the seat of government of the United States.
Also the following well known and valuable tracts in Allegany county, state of Maryland:—
Governor's Neglect, 1081 acres. Orme's Attention, 694 Chestnut Grove, 461 Hard Struggle, 1534 Western Connection, 1037 1631 5-8 6480 Lot No. 2497, 50
These lands lay principally between the town of Cumberland and Simkin's tavern. A part is heavily timbered, and skirted by glades; and is perhaps the best grazing land in the world. The tract "Chestnut Grove" is about 10 or 12 miles from the town of Cumberland, is well situated, having the great road running through it; this road connects the waters of the Potomac and Ohio rivers.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14.
The following interesting intelligence received last night, from Montpelier, proves Vermont undaunted and incorruptible.
Extract of a letter dated Montpelier, Nov. 14, 1808.
"The important question of choosing the Electors was determined this day at 11 o'clock—when
Table with 2 columns: Name, Majority. Rows include His Excellency Israel Smith (12), Hon. Jonas Gale (8), Hon. John White (11), Hon. Samuel Stephen (10), Hon. James Taylor (11), Gen. William Calhoun (9).
We are authorised to say that these gentlemen will all vote for Mr. Madison as President.
We have likewise received the answer of the assembly to the Governor, which nothing short of the great importance of the other contents of our columns should supersede appearing in this day's paper. Every line of it burns with the whigman of seventy-six. It declares the fullest confidence in the administration, indignantly rejects every suggestion of submission to foreign injustice, reprobrates the violations of the embargo, and concludes with declaring that although the period is anxiously looked for which shall justify its removal, they will "be the last to urge a repeal before it can be accomplished, without sacrificing the honor or essential interests of the country."
William King, late of Abingdon, Virg. has bequeathed 10,000 dollars to the Academy of that town.
ELECTIONS.
The state of Georgia has never more unequivocally expressed her firm adherence to the republican cause than at the recent elections. In her legislature, composed of more than an hundred members, there are not more than six federalists. We are assured, indeed, that in this state scarcely any division exists with regard to the measures of the administration. The whole mass of the people are prepared to endure any privations rather than disgrace themselves and their country by an abject submission. We are further assured that no division exists on the Presidential Election, and that it is probable that Electors who will vote for Mr. Madison will be unanimously chosen.
Robert Witherspoon, republican, is elected a representative in Congress in the room of D. R. Williams by a majority of 393, over Mr. Gourdin.
Elisha R. Potter is re-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives of the state of Rhode Island.
Francis Malbone, federal, is elected a Senator of the United States for six years ensuing the 3d of March next.
Massachusetts—For members of Congress—Boston, for Mr. Quincy 2515—For Mr. Jarvis 1395. The votes in the whole districts, except Hull and Hingham, for Mr. Quincy 2904—Mr. Jarvis 1805.
Mr. Quincy is undoubtedly re-elected.
In the district of Essex South, Mr. Pickman, federal, is elected. Mr. Pickman had 2764, and Mr. Kilham 2524 votes. In Salem Mr. Pickman had 901, and Mr. Kilham 900 votes.
Essex North. Seven towns give Mr. Livermore, fed. 1470, and Mr. Kittredge, rep. 766. Mr. Livermore is re-elected.
Norfolk. Twelve towns give Mr. Seaver, rep. 1278, and Mr. Robbins 927 votes. Mr. Seaver is re-elected.
Middlesex. Six towns give Mr. Varnum, rep. 363, and Mr. Biglow, federal, 443.
Plymouth. Eight towns give Mr. Baylies, fed. 1173, and Mr. Turner, rep. 968.
Bristol. Fifteen towns give Mr. Wheaton, fed. 1293 and Mr. Deane, rep. 807 votes.
Worcester South. Five towns give Mr. Upham, fed. 475, and Mr. Bangs republican, 304 votes.
Pennsylvania. Six counties, additional to those of which accounts have been already offered, give the republican ticket 10,640 and the federal 2,123 votes.
Virginia Electoral Election.
Table with 4 columns: County, Votes for Madison, Votes for Monroe, Votes for Pinkney. Rows include Culpepper (271, 60, 1), Norfolk borough (202, 248, 0), Isle of Wight (218, 36, 0), Nansemond (122, 24, 0), Nottoway (192, 120, 8), Spotsylvania (221, 41, 0), Charles City (93, 7, 3), Prince George (162, 5, 0), Amelia (187, 5, 0), Hanover (207, 20, 1), Powhatan (167, 23, 0), King and Queen (300, 40, 0), Stafford (118, 5, 0), Richmond (110, 70, 1), Henrico (238, 29, 0), Chesterfield (234, 21, 2), King William (133, 24, 0), Prince William (137, 25, 6), Brunswick (291, 0, 0), Princess Ann maj. (30, 0, 0), Fairfax (136, 3, 54). Totals: 3878, 983, 68.
A. Hampshire. Seventy-eight towns give 6,882 votes for Federal electors, and 6,730 for republican electors.
In Portsmouth the votes were 699 republican; 352 federal.
New Jersey. No doubt remains of the complete triumph of the Congressional and Electoral Tickets by a great majority. In Middlesex there was a Federal majority of 306. In Salem a republican majority of 458. In Bergen, 893 republican and 923 federal votes. In all the counties, from which we have heard, republicanism has gained since the October election.
Philadelphia, Nov. 11. Capt. Bartlett, of the Zebra, from Galapagos, (arrived at New-York) informs that he spoke, on the 30th ult. in lat. 30, long. 71, the brig Harriet, Tauff, from Tobago to Boston, 17 days from Spain, who stated that there was an arrival at Tobago in a short passage from Spain, which brought accounts of Murat being killed, and Joseph Bonaparte being taken prisoner by the Spaniards. He also informed, that he spoke a brig from Martinique, which gave similar information.
CONGRESS.
SENATE, November 11. Mr. White submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved, That the President of the United States cause to be laid before the Senate, copies of all the orders and decrees of the belligerent powers of Europe, passed since 1792, affecting the commercial rights of the U. States.
Mr. Hillhouse submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved, That it is expedient that the act, entitled "An act laying an Embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States;" and the several acts supplementary thereto, be repealed, and that a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill for that purpose.
Mr. Lloyd submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate, a statement, showing the number of vessels which have departed from the United States with permission between the 22d of December, 1807, and the 30th September, 1808; specifying the names of the vessels and their cargoes, the size of the vessels, the date of their clearances, the ports or places for which they were destined, and the amount authorised to be brought back to the United States in each of such vessels.
The Senate proceeded to consider the motion submitted yesterday, that a committee be appointed to inquire whether any, and if any, what amendments are necessary to the militia laws of the United States, and having agreed to the same.
Ordered, That Mr. Smith of Maryland, Mr. Sumner and Mr. Bradley be the committee.
The following motion was submitted by Mr. Reed for consideration:
Resolved, That in future the Secretary provide for the use of the Senate, stationery of the manufacture of the United States or of some territory thereof.
The Senate took into consideration the resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Giles, and agreed to the same, as follows:
Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to the several embargo laws, be referred to a select committee, with instructions to examine and report, whether any further measures are now necessary to enforce a due observance thereof during their continuance; and also whether any further modification thereof be expedient at this time, and that such committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That Mr. Giles, Smith of Maryland, Hillhouse, Bradley and Pope, be the committee.
Mr. Mitchell moved an amendment, to insert after the word modification, the words "or a repeal." Mr. M. said his object was to refer the whole subject, and authorize the committee to enquire as well into the expediency of a removal of these laws, as into further provisions for enforcing them, if it should be judged most safe and proper to preserve them in operation. He thought this the most expeditious way of obtaining the opinion of the Senate on that great question, which was the subject of the most anxious solicitude, and on which he wished there might not be a day's, nor even an hour's delay.
The motion was not seconded.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Nov. 10.
MR. ELLIOT'S RESOLUTION. The following resolution, offered by Mr. Elliot, being under consideration:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before the House of Representatives copies of all instructions which have been transmitted by him to the collectors of the revenue and other officers of the United States, in relation to the execution of the act laying an embargo upon all ships and vessels in the ports & harbours of the United States, and the several acts supplementary and additional thereto.
Mr. Elliot observed that as his sole object was to obtain information, he presumed no objection could be made to the resolution.
Mr. Quincy said it certainly was not his intention to make any objection to the resolution; on the contrary, he was happy that it had been brought forward. His mind had been turned to the same subject, and he suggested to the gentleman from Vermont whether his resolution comprised all the information which might be desirable. Mr. Quincy said, for himself, he should wish to see all the instructions given, not only by the Secretary of the Treasury but by any head of any department, to any civil or military officer, touching the embargo law.
Mr. Elliot said that all the objects which he had in view would be answered by the resolution as it now stood. The calling for such a mass of matter might delay the production of the part which he wished immediately to obtain.
Mr. Love thought that the calling for these instructions would be an assumption by the legislature with which the functions of a department with which they had no connection. Their business was to enact laws; the execution of those laws was confided to another department. If there had been an infraction of the constitution or laws by that department, there was a constitutional mode of redress.
Mr. D. R. Williams said, as the resolution went to call for information, he felt solicitous to enlarge its scope by an amendment which he held in his hand. [Mr. Elliot said he had no objection to such an amendment.] Mr. W. said, the gentleman perhaps might not approve of the amendment when he heard it read. It was in these words:—
"Also as far as practicable, the names and places of residence of such persons as have been detected in violating the embargo laws."
Mr. Elliot consented to the amendment.
Mr. Dana said, on the general merits of the resolution, having information for its object, he should not suppose that it was so reprehensible as the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Love) seemed to think it. They were placed in an unfortunate situation indeed if they could never ask for information, except they would first accuse some one of the departments of misconduct. He really hoped the gentleman did not wish them to become accusers before they had information on which an accusation could be formed; or to prefer complaints before they knew of what to complain.
Mr. Love said, as he understood the resolution it stood on the broad ground of an enquiry into the manner in which the laws had been executed, and that it was travelling out of their province. He was not opposed to receiving information; but he could not see how jurisdiction on this subject could be assumed by Congress. Would they pass a law declaring void instructions which had been given? No. If then no use could be made of information when received, he could not see why it should be required. He wished the gentleman to explain his object.
Mr. Elliot said, the gentleman from Virginia seemed to object to the motion, first, because he wished to hear it dilated on, and secondly, to know the object contemplated by it. Tho' perhaps not so much in the habit of dilating as the gentleman from Virginia, he would explain his object, and before the subject was dismissed, there would probably be dilatation sufficient on it. He hoped, notwithstanding the alarming doctrines of late advanced in regard to motions, that no gentleman would ever rise on this floor to make a motion the object of which he should be ashamed to declare and defend.
A great number of facts (said Mr. E.) have been stated to me from various quarters in relation to the execution of the several embargo laws. Indeed I have collected almost enough to fill a volume, which have left in my mind not a particle of doubt that the constitution and laws have been almost daily violated in the execution of the embargo laws, and sometimes in the most flagrant manner. These facts I will hereafter state to the House. It is not to be presumed, however, because the constitution and the laws have been violated by subordinate officers whether civil or military, that these violations have been authorised by the Executive. I will not presume it; I have no right to do so; nor does the resolution. But I think it very proper that it should be ascertained whether the officers in these violations or supposed violations of the constitution and laws are or have not been authorised by instructions received from superior officers. If, when the information is obtained, it shall appear that the statements which I have received on these subjects are erroneous; that the Executive has not authorised the commission of these violations which have been stated to me; I shall certainly have nothing of which to accuse the Executive. And if it shall even appear that the Executive has gone further than he should, it will not follow that it will be either my duty or disposition to move an impeachment. Certainly the Executive officer is liable to errors of judgment; he may have misinterpreted his authority, and thus have led to violations without any corrupt intention. I have stated in the most explicit manner my object. I mean not to impeach the head of the Executive or any other department, for I know not officially where, in any one instance, orders have been issued which amount to a violation of the constitution or law. Although I have not dilated so much as the gentleman perhaps could wish, he must be convinced of the propriety of the motion.
Mr. Love said, since the gentleman had explained his object, he would withdraw his opposition.
Mr. G. W. Campbell wished the re-
solution to lie on the table till to-morrow to give time for further consideration. He had no objection to calling for information when necessary, though he must say, that had any persons suffered by violations of the constitution and laws under pretence of carrying them into effect, they had their remedy in a court of justice against the individual officer perpetrating the offence. When brought to trial, the officer would in defence produce the authority upon which he acted. That authority would be the instructions to which the gentleman alluded, which would then properly be subjected to a judicial decision on their constitutionality or legality, and the party injured thus obtain his redress.
The resolution was then, with the consent of Mr. Elliot, ordered to lie on the table.
PETITIONS.
Mr. Porter presented the petition of a number of merchants of Philadelphia, praying that the bill giving an extension of credit on revenue bonds, be amended so as to include bonds given for duties on goods imported since the passage of that law; and for which it does not provide.—Referred to the committee of commerce & manufactures.
Mr. Southard presented the petition of Stephen Sayre, praying further compensation for services rendered the United States by negotiation in the north of Europe; which he moved to refer to the committee of claims. The motion was negatived; and on motion of Mr. Holmes, the petition was rejected, without a division.
Mr. Lewis presented the petition of sundry persons in the city of Washington, relative to the subdivision of lots in the city.—Referred to the committee on the district of Columbia.
Several petitions of a private nature were also presented and referred.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11.
Mr. Jackson, elected from the state of Vermont, vice Nehemiah Knight, deceased, appeared and took his seat.
BRITISH AND FRENCH ORDERS AND DECREES.
Mr. Burwell offered the following resolution:
"Resolved, That the President of the U. States be requested to lay before this House copies of the act or acts of the Parliament of Great Britain carrying the orders in council of the 11th November, 1807, into effect; and also an act placing the commerce of America in English ports upon the footing of the most favored nation."
Mr. B. said he had never met with the documents here referred to. He thought it very important that they should be before the House and the nation, that they might know precisely the duties imposed on American commerce; and particularly that they ought to have a copy of the act placing this country on the footing of the most favored nation, that it might be seen, in carrying their own advantage to Great Britain, what immense advantage was given to America. If he was not mistaken, such was the advantage that the British merchant might pay double the freight for American produce to be exported in British vessels to England, which an American merchant would, and yet reap double the profit to be made on the same produce, if carried in American vessels. It was in this view he thought the production of these papers important, and to have considerable bearing on the question of our foreign relations, which had been made the order of the day for Monday next.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he was willing to see all the acts alluded to; but he believed they were so numerous and so contradictory in their nature, that it would require all the skill and ingenuity of the House to discover the extent of their operation or to define what would be the practice under them.
Mr. Burwell's resolution was adopted without a division; but a short time afterwards rescinded, on motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Quincy, with the consent of Mr. Burwell, and the following resolution adopted, giving more latitude to the call for papers:
"Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to lay before this House copies of all acts, decrees, orders and proclamations affecting the commercial rights of neutral nations, issued or enacted by Great Britain and France, or any other belligerent power since the year 1791; and also an act placing the commerce of America in English ports upon the footing of the most favored nation."
In advocating the above resolution, Mr. Quincy expressed his wish to have all these papers, that it might be clearly understood which power had commenced the system of violations of neutral commerce.
In discussing the terms of the resolution Mr. J. C. Jackson took occasion to observe that the precise words were immaterial; for that every edict evinced which affected neutral commerce.
Messrs. Burwell & Cuts were appointed a committee to wait on the President with the above resolution.
EMBARGO LAWS.
Mr. J. C. Jackson said, in order to meet the proposition of the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Chittenden) of yesterday, he would offer to the House these resolutions:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for more effectually carrying into execution the several embargo laws.
Resolved, That no vessel shall be allowed to depart from one port to another of the U. States that does not with her cargo wholly belong to a citizen or citizens of the United States, and be navigated solely by citizens thereof.
Mr. Jackson said, it was not his purpose now to discuss the propriety of their adoption or the principles contained in them; but he moved their reference to the same committee to whom was referred the resolution for repealing the embargo laws, which was agreed to.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the state of the union, Mr. Macon in the chair.
Mr. Campbell, after observing that it appeared proper that the several subjects contained in the President's message should be referred to the consideration of commit-
tees, offered the following resolutions, which were severally agreed to in committee of the whole without a division, and concurred in by the House:
Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the U. States, as relates to our relations with foreign powers, be referred to a select committee.
2. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to fortifications for the security of the seaport towns and harbors, be referred to a select committee.
3. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to our military and naval establishments, be referred to a select committee.
4. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to revising and improving the militia system of the U. States, be referred to a select committee.
5. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to the disposition of the surplusage of our revenue, to improvements of roads, canals, & rivers be referred to a select committee.
6. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to encouraging and promoting internal manufactures be referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
7. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to our finances, be referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
LIGHT HOUSES.
On motion of Mr. Livermore the House came to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of re-building 2 light houses on Plumb Island, at the mouth of Merrimack river, in the state of Massachusetts; and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Elliot then called up his resolution laid on the table yesterday; but a motion for adjournment being made, was carried 53 to 29; the House adjourned till Monday morning, 11 o'clock.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
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UNION CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
MANY well informed Inhabitants of Georgetown & Washington, as well as several respectable persons residing in their vicinity, having frequently expressed their wishes to have access to a well chosen Circulating Library, and their regret that no institution of the kind is here to be found on a scale sufficiently ample to afford copious information on the various subjects of general literature: the subscriber has resolved to establish one on a new and extensive plan. It is intended, in the first instance, to furnish it with a numerous selection of those works to which time has affixed the seal of sterling worth, and to replenish it with every book published in the United States, as soon as issued from the press, whether historical, political, scientific, or of that description which is designated by the more general term, amusing, including all the new plays; together with a regular series of the British Reviews, and every French and English publication of merit.
The advantages of such an establishment are obvious; to Ladies and Gentlemen of literary taste it holds out a pleasing and never ending source of rational amusements; to those in search of knowledge, a cheap and easy attainment of their wishes; and to persons desirous of forming a private library, a valuable opportunity of selecting such books only as they may approve, which cannot be obtained otherwise than by a previous perusal—an advantage, which, without such an institution, can be obtained only by the expense of a purchase frequently ending in disappointment. Should this plan meet with that encouragement which is necessary to justify the undertaking, it shall go into operation on the following conditions.
CONDITIONS. First—As soon as one hundred subscribers, at Five Dollars each, are obtained, the Union Circulating Library shall be opened with $1000 worth of books, and in like proportion for any greater number of subscribers.
Second—The terms of subscription will be—for one year, Five Dollars—six months, Three Dollars—three months, Two Dollars, and one month, One Dollar.
Third—All subscriptions must be invariably paid in advance.
Fourth—Each subscriber to be entitled to one book at a time, or two volumes, if of the same set, which may be changed once a day and not oftener; but subscribers residing more than six miles from Georgetown will be allowed two books at a time.
Fifth—To accommodate subscribers as early as possible, two copies at least of such new books as possess a high degree of interest shall be placed in the Library.
Sixth—The prices will be marked in each book belonging to the Library, and any subscriber who may lose or damage any of them will be required to pay the amount or replace the same—if part of a set, the remaining volumes to be delivered to the subscriber who will be charged with the whole.
Seventh—The Library shall be open every day, from nine o'clock in the morning till sunset.
For the accommodation of strangers, books will be loaned at the following rates, viz.—Six Cents for books of the value of one dollar and fifty cents—Twelve and a half Cents for those of two dollars fifty cents, and in like proportion for books of higher value.
A deposit equal to the marked price of each book will be required, to be returned on safe delivery of the book into the Library, deducting the premium for reading.
JOSEPH MILLIGAN.
Georgetown, November 14, 1808. N. B. As soon as the Library shall be established, a proposal will be made to extend the plan by the addition of a Reading Room, which, however, will be distinct from the Library, and furnished with New Books, and Periodical Publications, as well as with files of at least six Newspapers from different parts of the Union, and a complete Atlas.
Subscriptions received by J. Milligan, Georgetown, and R. C. H. & Co., Washington city. November 14—oppb

RICHARD BECK, Has just received from Philadelphia a Large and Handsome Assortment of Seasonable and Fashionable Goods, among which are— Superfine cloths and cassimeres, do. do. Mouselain and silk waistcoats Remnant cord and Spanish marcelas, do. Constitution cords and velvets Coatings, Friez and jerseys Rose and striped blankets Worsted, cotton and silk hosiery Flannel and baizes Navy blue cloths Checks, cambrics and Chintzes White and colored cambrics Dimities, brown Holland and dowelless Madonnas and Madras handkerchiefs Durants and calimancoes do. and bobbins Silk and cotton chambray 14th and 7-8th Irish linens 14th and 7-8th cotton shirting London and other hats Plain India and muslins do. do. Jelozal and Trafalgar do. Plain and figured linens Linen cambrics Damask, silk and serge shawls Fanny velvets for pelisses Tulip Mantilla Humbazas and bombazens Elegant assortment thread and cotton laces Intricate assortment ribbons Kid and silk gloves Pique silks and gloves Diaper and diaper table cloths Kid and Morocco shoes. A few India muslins assorted Tickenburgs and osnaburgs, &c. &c. All of which being bought on the best terms will be sold by the piece or retail very low for cash or approved notes. Georgetown, Nov. 11—4f
WHITE FLANNELS. A BALE of White Flannel, just received by the brig Generous Friend from New York, and imported there in the ship Elizabeth, Hamilton Rice, from Londonderry, for sale on reasonable terms, by MERFORD & SON, Who have also for sale, Philadelphia and Washington Buttel PORTER , and shall have draught BEER , brewed this season in barrels and half barrels for sale in a few days at their Brewery, Pennsylvania avenue. November 6—3t
The Subscriber has just received at his SHOE STORE near the Navy Yard, a fresh supply of Ladies & Gentlemen's SHOES, amongst which are Ladies Morocco with Cork Soles, Kid of all kinds, Misses Morocco and Leather, &c. &c. which he offers for sale at a low rate. JOSEPH CASSIN. November 7—2w
STRAYED from the commons of the city of Washington, a light colored red and white COW. She may be known by having a large white patch on the rump, and another on the shoulder, a long white tail, a white spot on a red forehead, a small slit in the right ear and a gimblet hole in the under side of her right horn near the head. Any person giving information where she is, shall receive Two Dollars, or for bringing her to the house of the subscriber near the War-Office, Five Dollars. JANE LENTHALL. November 8—3t
D. RAPINE, On Capitol Hill has just Received and is now opening, a large Assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONARY Which added to his former supply, makes his assortment more complete than usual; and as he purchased for cash, he is enabled to sell at the established prices in Philadelphia—among which are— East's Reports, 8 vols. and either of the vols. separate Espinasse Reports, 5 vols. the 5th volume separate Noy's Maxims of the English laws Montague's Law of Set-off Pennsylvania Reports in the Supreme Court of New Jersey Memoirs of the Philadelphia Society for promoting agriculture, vol. 1. For's History of James the Second The Register of Arts, or a compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions Columbian Eloquence, being the speeches of the most celebrated American Orators in the Trial of Samuel Chase, esq. 3 vols. Salvo's Travels in the year 1806, from Italy to England, through the Tyrol, Styria, Bohemia, Galicia, Poland and Livonia The seasons of England—descriptive Poems The Warton's Return—by Mrs. Opie Marmion; a Tale of Flodden Field, by Walter Scott author of the Minstrelsy, &c. 2 volumes Eliza; or the Exiles of Siberia, a Tale founded on facts The Cutter in five lectures upon the art and practice of cutting, friends, acquaintances, and relations The Lawyer, or man as he ought not to be, a Tale The Pleasures of human life The History of Netterville, a Novel The Ladies Vocal Companion The British Theatre, 18 vols. calf gilt, pocket edition Shakespeare's works, 9 vols. do. Gibbon's Memoirs Southey's Letters from England, 2 vols. Large supply of Writing & Letter Paper New Music and Music Pens Sewing Pieces—Paper Hangings Small invoice of assorted Cordials of superior quality do. superfine Germantown Stockings do. English & American Playing Cards A superior manufacture, by the dozen or retail pack. November 7—
ON THURSDAY the 17th day of November inst. the subscriber will offer to Public Sale, one Negro Man and two Negro Women, likewise six Horses, and three Feather Beds, and Furniture, formerly the property of Jacob Edelen of Prince Georges county. At the same time the subscriber will sell all the property which the above mentioned Jacob Edelen is entitled to by virtue of the last Will and Testament of Joseph Edelen, consisting of Negroes, Stock, Farming Utensils and Kitchen and Household Furniture, which property will be shown to purchasers on the day of sale. The sale will be held at the dwelling house of the said Jacob Edelen, near Piscataway and the terms will be cash. ALEXIUS BOONE. November 2—tdos
RECEIVED in a conditional negotiation last May, Benjamin Contee's Note, negotiable in the Bank of Columbia, for $4,500, payable to Ludwell Lee; which note was never endorsed and now cannot be found to be returned to said Contee, the negotiation intended, having been annulled. This is therefore to certify that the said note, if found by any person, must be returned to said Contee, it being cancelled by Ludwell Lee and myself. H. LEE. The said Note was dated (I believe) on the 16th May. November 2—3t
FIFTEEN or TWENTY Horses may be wintered at the subscriber's Farm, Two and a half miles from Georgetown. He is provided with the best of Stabling, hay, oats, corn & corn biades, & a sober and capable hostler. Horses will be kept or fattened as the owners may request. Apply to Mr. Dain, serjeant at arms to the House of Representatives, or the subscriber in George Town. NATHAN LUFFBOROUGH. November 2—2w
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC. The Subscriber is empowered by Judge FINDLEY, the inventor of the Chain Bridge, to superintend and build those Bridges, and he is also constituted sole agent, to sell Patent rights throughout the United States. Those who may incline to benefit by this new and invaluable sort of bridge, may obtain information on the subject, by addressing letters to the subscriber in Georgetown, in the territory of Columbia, who will, either superintend the construction of those bridges, or build them on contract. JOHN TEMPLEMAN. October 30—epfn
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On Wednesday the 30th of November next on a credit of Six and Twelve months. THAT well known HOUSE on Pennsylvania avenue, occupied by Mr. Wm. Rhodes as a hotel, together with all the buildings attached thereunto, comprising every thing necessary for a Tavern, with a private Dwelling House. The situation of these premises give them some advantages over any other tavern in the city, being near to the Public Offices, and also to the street that will lead across the Potomac, to the bridge now erecting over the Potomac, and which is rapidly progressing, with a Turnpike road to Alexandria, which will add much to the value of this stand as a house of entertainment. Those inclined to purchase the above very extensive and valuable premises, are invited to call and view them. A few fixtures to be taken by the purchaser at a fair appraisement. SAMUEL SPEAK, Auct. Washington city, October 31—tdos
HAS just received and is now opening for sale at her Store, in the House next above Mr. BURNET's Jewelry Store, a new and very elegant assortment of MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS, consisting of Laced Caps, velvet Bonnets plain & figured, Tiara, gold and Silver flowers, Garniture for trimming dresses, Gold and Silver Cord, Do. do. Cords and Tassels, Do. do. Spangles and Thread, Do. do. Bullion, Artificial Flowers and Feathers, Silk Cord, and Silk Cords and Tassels of all colors, Silk Buttons of new patterns, Black jet, marble and amber Buttons, Beaver Hairs and Bonnets, Do. do. for Children, Necklaces and Par Rings, Clip, Leghorn, and Vulture Straw of new patterns, Silk and velvet Pelices, Pelice Coating, Pelice Velvet and Levant Silks, Angora and Cashmere Shawls, Silver Bear and other Muffs and Tippets, Morocco Jockey Caps—a very general assortment of working Chenille, Spider net Sleeves, hair and beaded Caps and bands, Velvet Ribbons of different colors, Silks and Sarsnetts of different colors, Crapes of all colors, Perfumery and sweet Soaps, a very large assortment of Thread and Cotton, soft Satin, and a new assortment of fashionable Ribbons, Madras Ginghams—Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, a very general assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's Gloves, best Playing and Message Cards, Wadding, Murray's Shoes, best Tortoise Shell Combs, mounted and plain, &c. &c. with a general assortment of DRY GOODS. Georgetown, October 26—3w
JOHN PETER Has just received from Philadelphia, a large & complete Assortment of DRY Goods, viz. Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Ladies Pelice Cloths, Silk Velvets, Irish Linen & Sheetings, do. India & British shirting cottons, Hosiery of every description, Silks of all kinds, Bed Tickenburgs, Furniture Chintzes & Dimities, Coarse India Muslins, Best London Hats, Elegant Brussels, Ingrain, Scotch, and Venetian Carpetings, &c. &c. &c. Together with a general supply of coarse Woollens—any of which he will sell at the most reduced prices. Persons who purchase to put on again shall find their interest to price the goods. They were purchased for cash, and will be sold for small profits. October 21—4w
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spencelets & rich silk Molekins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Horwell's celebrated PATENT PARALLEL SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27—4f
MRS. LEE, begs leave to acquaint the Ladies & Gentlemen of Washington and its Vicinity, that in addition to the Masters of Music, DANCING and DRAWING, who attend her ACADEMY, She has engaged a Gentleman of known ability to attend to instruct in ARITHMETIC and GEOGRAPHY with the GLOBE. Mrs. LEE flatters herself with a continuance of that patronage, she has ever experienced; and hopes still to merit by an unremitted attention to the duties of the trust reposed in her. Mrs. Lee wishes to form a Class for Arithmetic, and Geography, by 28th inst. Washington, October 20—2m
NEW GOODS. The Subscriber has lately received an extensive and complete assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of Extra superfine London Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinettas, Manchester, Tollenens, Swansdowns, Ladies Pelice Cloths, Silk and taffy Velvets, Damask, raw silk, and Camels hair Shawls, Down Scarfs, Lace Caps, silk Buttons and Cords, Oystrieh Feathers, Artificial Flowers, Fancy Muslins, Linen and cotton Cambrics, Irish Linens and Sheetings, Shirting Cottons, Lace Sleeves and Gloves, Silks of every description, Hosiery, Gingham, Chambrays, Calicoes, London Hats, Second Cloths, Coatings, Plains, Jerseys, Half Thickets, Rose and Duffield Blankets, Hemah Rugs, Dowlass, Tickenburgs, Osnaburgs, Bahia's, Mamoodies, Lawns, Guirals, &c. Which will be sold at the most reduced prices. TUNIS CRAVEN. Near the Navy Yard. October 24—1m
NOTICE. Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern, in said town—to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—epfn
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Now landing from on board the schr. Maria, capt. Fitzhugh, and for SALE, at low prices, Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and New England Rum, Muscavado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscate and bloom Raisins, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Corks, Powder and shot of the best quality, White Lead in oil, A few crates of Stone Ware. They have also on hand, and for Sale, Madeira, } Wine by the cask. Marsala, and } Catalonia, } Claret in boxes of 1 dozen each, Cognac and } Brandy 4th proof. Bordeaux, } Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, Best Sailed Oil, Mould and Dipt Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Logs of Mahogany. JOSEPH FORREST, Pres. August 22—
INFORMATION WANTED. IF JOHN BATEBY DOBBINS who came from England some years ago, and resided at Washington (it is not certain in what state) for some time, will call on, or write to the subscriber, he will hear something much to his advantage. Any information that will enable me to ascertain whether the said John Bateby Dobbins is alive or not, will be thankfully received. SAMUEL SPACKMAN, No. 1, Bank Alley, Philadelphia. 10th month, 11, 1808—2m
JOHN GOULDING Is now landing from on board the POLLY from Baltimore, a few barrels of West India COFFEE and New Orleans SUGAR, Bottles in hampers, Red and White Champagne Wine in boxes, Fresh Tea, &c. On hand, as usual, most kinds of choice old Wines in bottles and in casks; best Albany Ale; Philadelphia Porter and Ale; Spermaceti Candles, Train Oil; Castile Soap in boxes, with sundry articles in his line, to be sold for Cash, and as usual, cheap to his punctilious customers. Georgetown, September 16—2m
MERINO SHEEP. A few half-blood Merino Ram Lambs for Sale, at the farm of the Subscriber, near Philadelphia. JAMES MEASE. November 4—4t
THOMAS W. PAIRO HAS removed next door to his former store, where he has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore a new supply of goods, which make his assortment very considerable—he has London and French Cloths, Cassimeres and Coatings, Fancy Waistcoatings, Silk and Cotton Velvets, Cords and Thicksets, Rose Blankets, Scarlet Flannels and others, green, blue and brown bucking baze, Bandannoes, Madras Handkerchiefs, India Muslins, Cambrics, Book Muslin, Leno Handkerchiefs, Chambrays, Tappy Velvet, Black Silk do. Parisian Shawls, Silk and Camels Hair, do. Shirting Muslin, Crapes and Fancy Trimmings, Silk Stockings, and a large assortment of cotton and worsted hosiery, Ladies and Men's Gloves, Ladies and Men's Shoes, Childrens do. Irish and German Linens, Irish and Flanders Sheetings, Knitting and Sowing Cotton, Spinning do. Silk Spencers, Linen and cotton Checks, Hats, Ribbons, Lace, Cotton and Thread, Sarsnetts and Peeloings, Plaid Silks, Tortois Shell Combs, Mock do. do. Silk Cords, Suspender, Razors, Penknives and Scissors, Spun Buttons, Gilt and Plated do. Playing Cards, Ink Powder, Quills, Pencils, Slates, Oil Cloth, Powder and Shot, Nails and Augurs, An assortment of Glass Ware, also, The following Liquors and Groceries. Madeira, Lisbon, L. P. Teneriffe, Malaga, Port Wine, Claret, French Brandy, old Jamaica Rum, Gin, Whiskey, Cherry Bounce, Coffee and Tea, Chocolate, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Raisins, Filberts, Rice, Soap, and Candles, Spanish Segars, and Philadelphia Porter and Ale. All of which will be sold on low terms for Cash or to punctilious customers. AMERICAN PLAYING CARDS, Of the very best quality just received from the Manufactory, which will be sold wholesale & Retail, cheap for cash; also Maccaba SNUFF . The Members of Congress are respectfully informed that T. W. Pairo will be happy to furnish them with any of his choice Liquors, and find himself cases for them. Washington, October 24—3kwtf
BY HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WRIGHT, ESQ. GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it has been represented to me on the oath of Kitty Brawner an infant of the age of ten years, that a Rape has been committed on her by a certain Thomas Burk, of Frederick county, and on the oath of William Brawner and Catharine Brawner the parents of the said Kitty Brawner that there were marks of violence on their said daughter who charged said Burk. And whereas it has been certified by Thomas Bond, esq. a justice of the peace of Frederick county, that the said Thomas Burk has fled from justice. And whereas it is the duty of the Executive, in the execution of the laws, to endeavor to bring all malefactors 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 One Hundred and Fifty Dollars reward, to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and bring to justice, the said Thomas Burk. Given in Council at the city of Annapolis, under the seal of the state of Maryland, this twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and of the independence of the United States of America, the thirty-third. ROBERT WRIGHT. By his excellency's command, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week, for the space of five weeks, in the American and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis; the National Intelligencer, the Republican Advocate at Frederick Town, the Maryland Herald at Hager's Town, and in Mr. Smith's paper at Easton. October 28—2aw5w
W. & C. SMITH HAVE removed to their New Warehouse corner of KEYS and WATER streets, near the PERRY, where they have lately received from New York, a large additional supply of GOODS in their line. They now have in Store and offer for sale on reasonable terms Madeira Wine in pipes, half pipes, and quarter casks, Sherry, Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine, in quarter casks, Old Port and Catalonia Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Claret in Boxes, 1 dozen each, Old Cogniac Brandy, superior quality, Bordeaux and Marseilles do. Genuine Holland and New York anchor Gin, Old Jamaica and Antigua Spirits, 4th Proof Whiskey, very old and fine, 1st Proof do. Loaf and lump Sugars in hogsheads and barrels, Muscavado Sugars, superior quality in hogsheads and barrels, do. 2d quality do. do. Imperial, } TEAS, fresh and of improved qualities in Hyson, } chests, boxes and lead canisters. Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } Coffee, Nutmegs, Pepper and Allspice, Mustard, Chocolate and Sweet Oil, Almonds, soft shelled, and Currants, Sopas, Ginger and Basket Salt, Soap, mould and dipped Candles in boxes Spanish Indigo, Demijohns, Gin Cases, Liver-pool Blown and Ground Allum Salt, &c. &c. &c. Georgetown, October 26—2aw5w
Board. MRS. THOMPSON, IN THE SIX BUILDINGS, HAS one House with a handsome Drawing Room for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen, with Coach House and Stables, and Lodges for Servants. October 28—4f
ADVERTISEMENT. New Store, near the Centre Market. THE subscriber, thankful for past favors from a generous public, is determined to sell at the lowest rate all kinds of Goods commonly in demand, viz. all sorts of flannels, broadcloths and coatings, President's and rosal cords, cambric and Irish linens, &c. &c. &c. Groceries, all kinds of liquors, Cogniac brandy, Holland gin, Jamaica spirits, old peach brandy, Gochen cheese and Smithfield bacon and flour. As cash is always employed in the purchase, the subscriber expects the same in return, and particularly in these republican times, hates long standing accounts as injurious to trade, and rather inclines to embargo his goods than sell them on credit, except to punctilious customers. All persons in arrears will please to settle their accounts. F. A. WAGLER. N. B. Forte pianos tuned, and lessons in music—also a London Piano for sale. November 4—3t suc. &3tw Prince George's county court, September term, 1808.
ON the application by petition in writing of Dennis M. Burgess of Prince George's county to this court, for the benefit of the act of Assembly passed at November session eighteen hundred and five, entitled "An act for the benefit of sundry insolvent debtors" and the several acts supplementary thereto a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to the said petition, and the court being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said petitioner is a citizen of the state of Maryland, and that he has resided therein the two last years preceding his application, & being also satisfied that the said Dennis M. Burgess is now in actual confinement for debt, and the said petitioner having entered into bond with security for his appearance in this court on the first Monday in April next, to answer such interrogatories as his creditors may propose to him. It is thereupon ordered and adjudged, that the said Dennis M. Burgess be discharged from imprisonment, and the said first Monday in April next, is appointed for the said petitioner to deliver up his property for the benefit of his creditors; and it is ordered that the said Dennis M. Burgess by causing a copy of the foregoing to be published once a week for three months successively in the National Intelligencer before the said first Monday in April next, give notice to his creditors to be and appear before this court on the said day to recommend a trustee for their benefit. Test JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. C. November 3—w3m
BY HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WRIGHT, ESQ. 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 the 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 for 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, esq. was elected for the fourth district; Nicholas Branton Moore, and Alexander M'Kim, esqs. were elected for the fifth district; John Montgomery, esq. was elected for the sixth district; John Brown of Nathan, esq. was elected for the seventh district; and Charles Goldsborough, esq. was elected for the eighth district. Given in Council at the city of Annapolis, under the great seal of the state of Maryland, this twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, and of the independence of the United States of America the thirty-third. ROBERT WRIGHT. By the Governor, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council. Ordered, That the foregoing proclamation be published twice in each week, for the space of four weeks, in the American and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore; the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the National Intelligencer; the Republican Advocate, at Fredericktown; the Maryland Herald, at Hager's Town; and in Mr. Smith's paper, at Easton. October 28—2aw4w
FALL GOODS. BAKER, RIGGS, & Co. Sign of the Plough, have just received from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia—37 Packages of English, India, and French GOODS—consisting of a general assortment of FANCY AND SUBSTANTIAL Articles, which being selected at the best markets, principally for Cash, enables them to sell lower than their usual prices. A liberal deduction will be made to retailers and large buyers, for cash or negotiable notes. Georgetown, October 31—taw4w&4w
JUST RECEIVED, & FOR SALE. By the Subscriber, A FEW HALF PIPES OF MADEIRA WINE, Four years OLD, as imported. TOPHAN WEBSTER. Washington, October 30—3w
PRINTING INK. SUMMER, WINTER, and First Quality of Book Printing INK, for sale at the store of Mr. THOMAS W. PAIRO, adjoining the Seven Buildings, & at Mr. JOHN MINCHIN's New Jersey avenue, near the Capitol. October 10—3p&w3m