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THE NEW WORLD. No. VIII. An enquiry into the National Character of the People of the United States of America.
The value and strength of this characteristic trait will occasion the addition of more evidence of the enlightened practical humanity of the people of this country.
We shall acquire not a little proof to the point under examination, in considering our penal codes. In the solemn and reiterated provisions against ecclesiastical tests and other invasions of religious liberty and in favor of the rights of conscience, we behold the humane and powerful arm of a free, a feeling, and a thinking people, tearing from their penal codes the bloody catalogue of agonizing punishments, with which impious men, in too many other countries, have for a season subverted religion, and afflicted humanity. Fines, imprisonments, proscription, exile and torture, are held by us to make uncharitable barbarians of every branch of the governments that inflict them, and of all the people, who can bear to witness their daily use.
The defence of the state has led to awful severities in other countries, in the punishment of treason. The rack, the wheel, fire and taggot, decapitation, emboweling, cutting out the tongue, and tearing out the heart of the criminal, entailing forfeiture upon the miserable family, and even the malignant corruption of their blood, are some of the punishments which barbarous man has inflicted, for this crime, upon his kind—often upon his own kindred. In these states humanity has advanced so far as to leave it in the power of the national legislature to reject the punishment of even the least painful death for the most aggravated treason; it has forbidden to that legislature the ordaining corruption of blood, and does not allow it to direct any forfeiture to the injury of the widow and children. The offender alone may be punished by the deprivation of all estate during his natural life, but it is left in the discretion of Congress to determine the measure.
In several of the states the ancient punishments of the stocks, the pillory, cutting off the ears, whipping and death are abolished, except for murder of the first degree, and one or two other crimes, for which an execution by hanging may be awarded. It is firmly believed in this country, that the destruction of feeling, produced by public exposure at the stocks, the pillory and the post, occasions a desperation in the criminals, as to regaining character, and is therefore an unwise and inhuman addition to the minor punishments. Towards the culprit's family it operates as a corruption of fame, from which every principle of justice and philanthropy clearly exempts them. To the wound to the family character, which a wicked parent or husband has inflicted, the people of this country will no longer make a wanton and dreadful addition. Serious doubts, both religious and humane, have been raised against the punishment of death. The Americans are making a pious experiment of administering justice in greater mercy. No fatal evil can attend the trial of their new plan. No doubts have yet arisen from considerable experience. If unhappily it should be found, that the punishment of death cannot ultimately be excluded from our code, the people of this country will unfeignedly deplore the dreadful necessity. It is firmly believed, and it is humbly trusted that the humane citizens of this country will never cease to weep over the victims of the sword of inevitable war and of imperious justice.
An inestimable mitigation of the penal codes of all other nations has been adopted in the United States, by means of those provisions of the fe-
deral constitution, which expressly forbid all our legislatures, as well of the union as of the several states, to pass any bill of attainder and any law ex post facto. Laws made after the commission of a fact, for the purpose of punishing the commission of it, are against all notions of personal safety—all the rules of justice—all ideas of humanity. They have been a dreadful engine in the hands of many governments. They fraudulently reach the infliction of the severe punishment of exile, to which the humane policy of the United States is decidedly opposed. Some of the most virtuous and eminent characters in the world have been subjected to banishment or to agonizing, infamous and fatal punishments by these retrospective laws, and that too for parts of their conduct, which innocence permitted, which patriotism and philanthropy enjoined, and which no authority had previously forbid. The poorest citizen, nay, the unconnected alien, walking with decent confidence and order, under the beloved and venerable protection of known laws, cannot here be hurried from his wretched family to a death of anguish and of infamy by the inhuman contrivance of a retrospective statute.
It would be delightful to pursue the fruitful enquiry concerning this godlike characteristic of our beloved country. But this part of the subject will be closed after considering the topic of the power to declare war. The American people remembered that this power was every where else committed to the ecclesiastical or civil princes or aristocracies. The actual and immediate representatives of the people themselves, who are to endure the expences, the fatigues, the wounds, and the mortalities of war, had no share in the solemn declaration, no power to forbid such a declaration, though manifestly founded on light, transitory or unjust causes. The passions of princes involved unwilling nations in bloody quarrels; and the suffering people on both sides could only mourn for the madness of the crowns and the wanton effusion of human blood. It was surely honorable to this young and christian nation to remember the injunctions of our religion, and to devise new precautions to preserve peace. They have therefore given to those who directly represent the nation at large, and to those who represent the people (indirectly) of the seventeen subdivisions in the several states, the whole power of the public sword. The deputies in Senate, of nine of the states, can preserve us from a foolish, passionate or malignant declaration of war, though the co-ordinate deputies of eight of the states, the whole of the immediate representative body, and the Executive magistrate or President, with all his auxiliary officers, were ready to ordain and to make war. Thus have we sacrificed on the altar of humanity, at home and abroad, the worst passions of our nature. Thus have we avoided those war expences, which lead governments cruelly to grind the faces of their own poor, and to occasion equal miseries to the innocent poor among their enemies. Thus have we prevented the rich means of benevolent systems of education, employment and charity from being perverted to extinguish peace and good will among men. Thus have we resisted the barbarous prejudices, which have taught many great and neighboring communities to forget all the charities of life and situation towards each other, and in hollow peace as well as in real and infuriated war, to consider themselves as "natural enemies."
Feeble and inefficient as our government is represented to be, we have extended protection and justice, formerly unknown, to the remote aborigines. Eager as we are said to be for the profits of trade, we have abolished the commerce in the natives of Africa. Vitiated by the infusion of foreign criminals, as we are pretended to be, we alone have taught Europe what it is to exempt our fellow men from the unequalled misery of an invaded conscience. Ignorant and unwise, as foreign rivalry would describe us, we have collected the wisdom of every code of laws, sacred and profane, and of every suggestion of our minds to ameliorate the condition of our younger sons, our beloved daughters and the tender wives of our bosoms—and have cast, indigently, from us the whole unjust and barbarous tyranny of retrospective legislation.
We have arrested the degrading and bloody progress of the penal code, and carried the tender mercies of our perfect religion into the miserable prisons of convicted guilt, reaching the hopeless criminal, that mercy had softened the wonted rigor of justice, and afforded to him the unexpected opportunity of an availing repentance. By the new forms of our solemn and binding constitutions, by the care of the blood of our own citizens, by the sparing of the means of their daily bread, of their youthful instruction, and of their family establishment; by a wise forbearance towards our fellow men of other nations; and by so true an obedience to the injunctions of our mild religion, do we claim of an impartial and observing world the inestimable character of practical humanity.
COLUMBIANUS.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES. We hear from every part of the country favorable reports of the establishment and progress of different kinds of manufactures. Our fair sisters in this commonwealth have brought the manufacture of Chip Hats to a state of perfection which reflects the highest honor on their taste, industry and patriotism—and which saves to the country several hundred thousand dollars annually, which would otherwise be sent abroad for this article of common convenience and ornament.
The gentlemen Hatters are determined not to be outdone by their patriotic sisters in the country. They have associated into companies for the purpose of manufacturing and vending American hats on an extensive scale, and adopted such regulations as will prevent imposition, by establishing a uniformity of price to their hats proportioned to their value, and which while it secures a reasonable profit to the companies, will give them a preference to those imported.
Machines for spinning Cotton are increasing in number, while their proprietors find an increasing prospect of profit in their establishment. We may fairly anticipate the time as at no great distance when all our cotton clothes for which we have so great a demand will be supplied at home. Weavers from abroad will find their way to our shores as we have a demand for their labor—the yarn supplied at a small, but certain profit, by the spinning machines, will be bought by the frugal people of the country, and made into clothes of various kinds for family use. Thus will this raw material produced in such abundance by our country, (and which has principally been sent to foreign markets) become a vast source of national wealth, distributed through every part of the union through the medium of capital well employed, and of that domestic economy which seeks competence, ease and independence, by the sure means of industry and frugality.
It has generally been thought that the finer woollen clothes could be imported cheaper than they could be made at home. We perceive no objections to woollen manufactures that do not apply to cotton, except the quality of our wool, to which our farmers have generally been very inattentive. This objection bids fair however to be in a great degree surmounted by the rapid increase of the breed of Merino sheep in many parts of the country. The large quantity and excellent quality of the wool they produce, afford the strongest inducements to our farmers to procure and rear this highly useful animal, as the most profitable stock he can place on his farm. From the Merino wool, clothes are already manufactured in many parts of the country, which vie in quality, and are sold as cheap as the first rate superfine imported clothes. For the introduction of this valuable animal we are indebted to col. Humphries, who has done more by his patriotic example & indefatigable exertions, towards placing our independence upon the permanent basis of natural economy, than any other man of the age. Whenever our good sense shall have expelled from the state the harlequin speculators and mountebank politicians that have fattened on our folly, such a man will be acknowledged as a patriot.
In this sketch we have only glanced at a subject which we wish to keep in perpetual view. The perplexities of our commerce—the certainty that it can never expand and flourish to its former extent—the abundance of raw materials in our country—the
ingenuity of our citizens in the arts of mechanism and manufactures—the importance of domestic economy and productive industry to the nation, all combine to induce us to turn our attention to American manufactures, as an essential source of national wealth and a permanent support to national independence. We earnestly solicit those who have the means of information and the leisure to communicate, to forward us such information on the subject of our domestic manufactures and improvements, as they shall judge interesting to the community. These things are certainly of more consequence to us than the wars and rumors of wars that distract the old world and engross to much of the attention of the new.
Boston Patriot. FROM THE ENQUIRER.
Shall the Minister of the Seville Junta be received?
This question is about to be brought home to our administration, by the arrival of his excellency Don Lewis de Onis at New York.
We shall pass over the machinery which Great Britain plays off in this transaction—the intrigues of his excellency Mr. Canning in the appointment of a Spanish minister, his hopes of dividing the people of this country, in case he should be rejected, and of embroiling us in a contest with France, in case he is received. We believe, that this question is of so simple a complexion, that it may be settled to the satisfaction of every liberal man in the nation—the arts of England to the contrary notwithstanding.
When Gen. Washington addressed certain queries to his cabinet, on the 18th April, 1793—among which "Shall a minister from the Republic of France be received? If received, shall it be absolutely or with qualifications; and if with qualifications, of what kind?" The state of France was materially different from that of Spain at this moment. There was then "an existing and acting government" in France; one organised government in possession of the power of the nation; which could depute ambassadors and other public ministers. But where is the existing or acting government of Spain? That unhappy empire is rent into pieces. A Junta rules at Seville; king Joseph at Madrid. There is no one government in Spain; on the contrary, there is a struggle for the government itself. Blood is daily shed. Armies are daily advancing and retreating; yesterday Wellesley claimed the palm of victory; to day Venegas retires in dismay before the cohorts of Soult.
Let us even review the powers of the President himself, as chalked out by the constitution of the U. States. The 3d section, article 2, declares, that "he shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers."
Who is an ambassador?
The representative of a foreign government. Where is the government of Spain? Is it at Seville, or at Madrid? In the hand of a monarch, now a prisoner in France, of a self-constituted Junta, or of Joseph?
What is the fact? that there is no one government in Spain—that armies are now struggling for it—that there is no organised authority in Spain at this moment, whose deputies can be accredited as the ministers of Spain. How then can Mr. Madison receive any man as such, within the pale of his constitutional powers? Mr. Jefferson has accurately described this state of things, when in his reply to the inhabitants of Boston of August 26, 1808, he observes to them, "in Spain indeed a contest for the government appears to have arisen—but of its course or prospects, we have no information on which prudence would undertake a hasty change in our policy, &c."
Some light is shed on this subject by able letters of Helvidius, written in reply to Pacificus, on the President's Proclamation of Neutrality, in the year 1793, and ascribed to the pen of Mr. Madison. "When a foreign minister presents himself, two questions immediately arise: Are his credentials from the existing and acting government of his country? Are they properly authenticated? These questions belong of necessity to the Executive; but they involve no cognizance of the question, whether those exercising the government have the right, along with the possession. This belongs to the nation alone, on whom the government
is to operate. The questions before the Executive are merely questions of fact. Again: 'that the authority of the Executive does not extend to the question, whether an existing government ought to be recognised or not, will still more clearly appear from an examination of the next inference of the writer to wit—that the Executive has a right to give or refuse activity or operation to pre existing treaties.'"
These ideas encourage the construction, that events have not yet attained such a maturity as to permit the exercise of the powers of the Executive.
There is no 'existing and acting government of Spain.' There are as yet no persons, who can claim the supremacy of 'exercising the government.' 'The possession' is yet in dispute.
But should this question be varied into a new form; should it be asked why not receive the minister of a Junta, who is most likely to come into possession—the subject assumes a more complicated form. It is not merely, what would be the duty of our Executive in a given state of facts, but what these facts are likely to be? It is to weigh the fate of Empires—to gauge the resources of contending powers—to fix the varying revolutions of war. But even under this view of it, the Junta of Seville are destined to kick the beam. Is there a man of any discernment, who weighs the victories of Bonaparte in Austria, and the power which they import, of pouring fresh detachments into Spain—who considers with what alacrity and spirit the French have maintained their position in that country, in spite of the Austrian campaign—who recollects the complaints of Sir John Moore of the incredible "apathy and indifference of the Spaniards," even at that time, and his even "risking his army to convince the people of England, as well as the rest of Europe, that the Spaniards had neither the power nor the inclination to make efforts for themselves—the complaints of General Blake of the cowardly flight of his own troops on the first sound of the French cannon—the complaints of Sir Arthur Wellesley's officer, that the Spanish troops were without discipline or skill—the resignation of Gen. Cuesta and some other Spanish officers of their command, into the hands of Wellesley, on the avowed ground that they "could not depend on their men"—the jealousy which the Spanish troops entertain of their English allies, and their complaints of their "tyrannical conduct"—the probability, that as the Spanish officers have left them, the privates will gradually imitate their example, and leave Wellesley alone; is there a man who can seriously scan these transactions, without despairing of the success of 'the Patriots?' A nation that conducts itself with such spiritless indifference, is scarcely fit to be free. A nation that thus encounters so near and powerful an antagonist as France, cannot expect to be free—If then the question be, who is the most likely to be the proprietor of Spain, there can be little doubt as to our duties or our interests.
But let us apply the principles laid down, to a new case. Long and interesting negotiations have existed in Spain, respecting various points of dispute between her and the U. States. Mr. Jefferson informed Congress, in his message of November 8, 1808, that these "important negotiations with Spain, which had been alternately suspended and resumed, necessarily experience a pause, under the extraordinary and interesting crisis which distinguishes her interval situation." If Don Onis were now received as the ambassador of Spain, would the President of the U. States think of renewing these negotiations with him? No; for it would be useless to conclude a treaty with a party, that is even now struggling for its own existence, and may in the next moment be divested of a single foothold in the empire.
This subject presents itself in another point of view. The U. States wish to be a neutral and pacific nation. But to recognise the minister of either of the parties, as the minister of Spain, would, on the contrary, be to take a side in the contest, and to compromise the peace and neutrality of the U. S. To receive the ministers of both, in that capacity, would be a direct solecism in terms.
A few months more will probably decide the disputed possession of the throne. In the mean time, let us extend to Mr. Onis all the rights of tra-

pitality and friendship—and, if it be consistent with the terms of his mission, let us respectfully hear him on those points, which do not touch our own neutrality, or the general interests of Spain.
[From a London Paper.]
It would be difficult to select papers more opposite in their origin, nature, and tendency than the Pope's excommunication of Bonaparte and the Chinese Chop, inserted in this day's Traveller. The Chop can, however, excite but smiles, while the fate of the Supreme Pontiff must produce reflections of the most awful kind. We entertain strong doubts of the authenticity of the excommunication. The form is extremely different from the solemn formula of the hierarchy, involving the heaviest penalties to which a human being can be exposed under the weight of spiritual power. In the established precedents it thus commences:—“By the authority of God the Father Almighty, the Son and Holy Ghost, and of Mary the blessed Mother of God, we excommunicate, anathematize, and sequester from the pale of Mother Church, &c.” Neither is any attention paid to the distinctions of the two sorts of excommunication, the pains of which, as far as the delinquent is concerned, must be stated within the margin of the instrument, without reference to any other authority. These denunciations are divided into the lesser and greater. The former (aphorismos) excludes the criminal from the Eucharist and the prayer of the faithful; the latter (pan-teles aphorismos) is a complete amputation of the corrupt limb from the church, and all its rites.
Traveller, Aug. 22.
CHINESE CHOP.
Translation of the Chop*, which the Isontoc of Canton addressed to the senior commander, captains, officers, petty officers, and others belonging to the English ships, at the port of Whampoa, and which was delivered to the said senior commander, captain Milkan Craig, of the Elphinstone, by the Mandarins deputed by the Isontoc, under the canopy of State, surrounded by Chinese guards under arms, erected for the occasion, on French Island, on the side of a hill, having a Chinese camp on each side, on hills, each about one mile distant, and all in view from the van ships of the Hon. Company's fleet, moored in line of battle, within gun-shot of the camps. Other camps were also in sight from the fleet, on the hills of more distant islands. Each camp was attended by a regular establishment of long covered boats, for transporting the troops, with their tents, baggage, guns, ammunition, officers, horses, &c. from one island to another, at once. The country ships were moved down the river, clear of the company's ships.
“I, the Mandarin Vic, by favor of my Prince Isontoc of the two provinces of Quangtung and Quangsi, member of the Tribunal of War, &c., direct this letter to the captains, officers, passengers, and others belonging to the English ships, to warn you that, being certain that your bad kingdom is situated on an island of the sea, and that you originally employed yourselves in making watches, to enable you to pay your taxes; afterwards by the especial and profound goodness of our great Emperor, who was desirous of benefiting you, he granted you permission to come to this empire to trade. Behold what exalted and profound virtue belong to him! Notwithstanding this, the admiral of your kingdom, regardless of the laws, has brought here, for the first time, foreign soldiers, and without leave, introduced them into Macao; and your chief Supra-cargo uniting with him, they are, with one accord, making disturbances. This being the case, I informed the emperor, from whom I have just received a decree, in virtue of which I again send Mandarins deputed to inform them, that if they persist in detaining the soldiers, a great many troops shall be immediately dispatched to destroy and extinguish them, and to terminate this affair, for the consequences of which, the admiral and chief Supra-cargo will be responsible. But you captains, officers, passengers, and other people of the ships, shall be free from all responsibility, if you remain quiet in the observance of the laws; and after the soldiers of your nation shall be entirely withdrawn, I shall feel it my duty to inform the emperor, praying him to have the goodness to permit you to carry on your trade as formerly. But if you giving ear to, and obeying the admiral and chief Supra-cargo, unite yourselves to them to create disturbances, when after-
* The name of any Chinese official document.
† The British property at stake, in the first instance was at least five millions sterling in Canton, and as much more afloat at Whampoa, in fourteen company's ships, & in twenty-six ships belonging to the ports of British India.
wards our innumerable soldiers shall arrive, who shall destroy and burn, even if you are as hard as stone of jasper; I shall then be unable to use you with any indulgence, or to free you from the net of the law in which you will be ensnared. And in order that you may be obedient and discreet, I direct this Chop to you.
“In the 13th year of the emperor Kia King, on the 17th day of the tenth moon (3 Dec. 1808.)”
Mem. Received on the 4th Dec. 1808, from the hands of the Mandarins delegated by Isontoc, who were, the Military Brig'r. Mandarin Chang and the Quangchow-foo (governor of the city of Canton.) Eu.
To His Excellency the Viceroy of the provinces of Quangtung and Quangsi, in the Chinese empire.
“May it please your Excellency, “We, the undersigned commanders of the hon. English East India company's ships at Whampoa, for ourselves, our officers, and our own men, have the exalted honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency's most gracious letter, delivered to us in French Island, on the 4th December, 1808, by the two Mandarins, whom we are informed it was your condescending pleasure to send for that purpose. Our object of visiting this country is purely for commercial purposes, to continue in the same manner that friendly and usual intercourse which has existed for centuries, and now becomes, from its magnitude, of the very first importance to both our vast empires.
“We are taught in our own country that obedience to our laws, is the first essential to the well-being of the state; the same must apply to all countries; and we are, therefore, ordered and endeavour to venerate & obey yours; but such is the nature of our own laws and constitution, that we dare not, even in a foreign country, depart from allegiance to our own country, nor to those who are dignified with the most exalted representation.
“We understand that our admiral, who is an officer of high rank, at the request of the Portuguese, landed some troops at Macao, to help them to defend it against attacks from the French. This wicked nation, ever since they murdered their sovereign, have waged war upon all nations within their reach, and we understand they are now marching by land, to make war upon the celestial empire, as the British navy prevents them by sea.
“We of course wish to have no concern with any disturbance in the celestial empire, and we therefore most humbly implore your Excellency to order the trade to be opened, that we may find employment in the quiet habits of industry which we conceive would prevent our services being required for other purposes, but which, if called for, our laws and our honour would compel us to obey, whatever might be the consequences.
“With sentiments of the most profound veneration, and prayers for your Excellency's welfare, we beg leave to subscribe your names:
 Mr Craig, Senior Officer,  Charles Prescott,  William Moffat,  Henry Meriton,  John Locke,  William Dunsford,  R. H. Brown,  James J. Williamson,  Charles B. Gribble,  Luke Dodd,  First Officer for W. A. Montague,  First Officer for R. Nesbitt,  John Lochner,  William Patterson. 
Hon. Company's Ship Elphinstone, Whampoa, Dec. 7, 1808.”
“I, Isontoc, &c. in reply to your letter, have to inform you, that I first thought that you, like your merchants, came to carry on trade, and that you would not have joined with your superiors, I mean the Admiral and Chief, to create disorder. Under this idea I sent you a Chop. But seeing now that you do not think proper to alter your way of thinking, using as a pretence the protection of the Portuguese, I plainly know, that you have joined your opinions with those of the above superiors, remaining in the same vain hope. I, the Isontoc, have repeatedly sent my Chops, declaring, that as long as there remained a single soldier at Macao, and you would not obey my orders, I absolutely will not consent to your continuing to carry on your trade. If you do not wish to trade, you may take away your ships as you think proper; but if you are desirous of pursuing your mercantile negotiations, it is necessary to remain peaceable, and to obey the laws, relying, with certainty, that after your troops shall have entirely evacuated Macao, that your trade shall be granted you as formerly. As your letter declares, that you must, of course, obey the laws of the imperial dynasty, this shows that you have respect and veneration for them, therefore I have directed to you this chop, with all efficacy possible, to o-
pen yet a way for you; but after this dispatch, if your admiral and you all will not change your sentiments, and if you send any more letters, I have given orders that they shall not be received.
“In the 13th year of Kia King, 21st day of the 10th moon (7th Dec. 1808.)”
[Received on the 9th Dec. 1808.]
ESTIMATE
Of the Austrian territories in the possession of the French.
[FROM A GERMAN PAPER.] The posts of the Austrian Monarchy possessed by French troops are:
   German miles. Inhabitants.     Lower Austria 572 1,700,000.   Stiria 572 812,000   Carinthia 190 280,000   Carniola, with the county of Goritz and the territory of Monfalcone 251 422,000   Trieste 172 30,000   Saltsberg & Berchtesgaden 179 195,000   Fiume 6,600   Of Moravia, about 180 500,000   Of Galicia 200 500,000   Of Hungary  
The total number of inhabitants in the above countries is about 8,475,000. The territory, independent of the Hungarian Gasparnschals, the superficial extent of which is not accurately ascertained, contains 3,775 German square miles. Before the commencement of the war, the whole Austrian monarchy contained, according to Lichtenstein, only 10,936 square miles, and 24,900,000 inhabitants. It appears therefore, that the French possess more than one third of the Austrian states.
The most important towns in these provinces are—
   Inhabitants.     Vienna 220,000   Lintz 18,700   Graz 30,000   Clagenfurth 10,000   Larbach 11,000   Trieste 14,600   Salzburg 9,200   Brunn 21,000   Lemberg 38,000   Cracow 25,000   Pressburg 26,900   Edinburgh 12,000   Raab 10,700  
With respect to Hungary, it ought to be observed, that the part of that kingdom in possession of the French, is that which is most productive in corn, wine and cattle.
COBETT'S LETTER TO THE KING OF ENGLAND On the Maritime war against France.
LETTER I.
SIR,
When every eye in the nation at the end of 16 years of war, which has given rise to the income tax—which has caused a part of every man's estate to be alienated, under the name of redemption of land tax, which has banished guineas from the land, and made bank notes a legal tender—which has seen the Habeas Corpus or Personal Safety act for many years suspended—which has drained the kingdom of its youth and its vigor, leaving the next generation to be the offspring of decrepitude, deformity, and imbecility—which has thus entailed upon the nation ugliness and weakness and disease—and which, while it has robbed the land of thousands upon thousands of the best of its laborers, in order to convert them into defenders of Sicily, and other foreign countries, has introduced thousands and thousands of foreigners to defend the same land—At such a time, when every eye in the nation is anxiously fixed upon the great, and, in all probability, the last attempt about to be made against the enemy; it appears to me, that it may be useful publicly to state certain facts relating to the mode of carrying on a war of such wearisome length & such desolating consequence; and that this statement may, from its manner, lose none of its intrinsic importance, I, for the second time in my life, presume to address myself directly to your majesty, taking care that, in this instance, no keeper of official papers shall, as in a recent one, have it in his power to garble, or to suppress any part of that which I write.
That your majesty is not well informed as to the great and interesting matters upon which I am addressing you, I, without the smallest hesitation, conclude: first, because the measures of your servants, through whom your information must come, are in no wise calculated for the real state of things; and, secondly, because, supposing those servants to possess both talents and zeal sufficient for all the purposes of their respective stations, their time has from the moment they entered those offices, been almost wholly engrossed by endeavors to defend themselves, and to annoy and degrade their own political enemies and your majesty's state servants. As men may be
blinded by too much light, so a people may be kept in error, may be deceived and ruined, by the means of the press, which, unperverted, is so well calculated to ensure the constant triumph of truth; and I have for my part no doubt, that with all our parade of publicity, with all our ostentation of unreserve, there is, in the whole world, no people, who, in proportion to their magnitude, understand so little of their public affairs as is understood by the people of this kingdom. Were not this the case, sir, it would be impossible that the enemy should be in his present flourishing state, with respect to his internal and other resources, while England possesses such means of cutting off those resources.
The general opinion of this country is, that France is in a miserable state—that the people are starving—and that as to commerce there is no more of it going on in the dominions of Napoleon, than upon any of the islets in the Thames, about Windsor or Hampton Court. This too, I conclude to be the opinion of your majesty; because as I before observed, your information as to such matters, must be derived from your servants, & those servants prove, by their express declarations, as well as by their conduct, that such is their view of the situation of the empire of France. As to whether the subjects of Napoleon like or dislike his government, or whether they be better or worse off now than they were under their former sovereigns; these are questions which we can discuss to no profit, because we possess no facts whereon to reason—but with regard to the commerce of France, and that sort of commerce which is the only valuable one, I possess from the best possible source, quite a sufficiency of facts to shew, that upon that subject, at least, this has been the most deceived of nations, and your majesty the most deceived of sovereigns.
The sort of commerce to which I allude, is what we in England call the coasting trade; but in the dominions of Napoleon, or countries under his sway, it is to be considered as something much more important than it is with us. There is no doubt that the trade between London and the coal mines is of a million times more value to England than all her foreign commerce put together; but, if we cast our eye over the map of Europe, we shall see, that the coasting trade of Napoleon embraces climates; and that a maritime communication between his several countries must be, not only of vast benefit to him, but in some cases, necessary to the existence of the people. Some of these countries must supply the others with corn: Without the oil and the wine, and the silks, and the cotton, these countries might exist; but the southern could not, in many cases possibly exist without the necessaries of life from the north; & of carrying on this commerce there are no means other than those of a maritime nature.
The extent of this commerce, in the dominions of Napoleon, is scarcely to be credited by those who are not acquainted with the facts. Along the coast of Naples, Tuscany, Genoa and Piedmont; from the southern provinces of France and Marseilles, through Cete, and the grand canal of Louis XIV to Bordeaux, and thence along the Atlantic coast of France, the whole of the coast of Holland, and into the Elbe; in short, from the Baltic to the southern point of Italy, all the countries are connected by a chain of commercial intercourse as complete, perhaps as ever existed in the world, and as advantageous as it is extensive. This commerce is, by your majesty's servants, spoken of under the degrading appellation of ‘a mere coasting trade;’ but this is precisely that trade which is really advantageous to a nation. If England were cut off from all communication with foreign nations, she would in point of strength and happiness, suffer nothing at all. But, cut off the communication between London and the Coal Mines, the inhabitants of London must perish or disperse. There are several branches of our coasting trade, of a degree of importance, not, indeed, approaching nearly to this, but still of greater importance to us, than all our foreign commerce put together. If, for instance, only one year's interruption were to take place in the exchange of coals for timber between Cumberland, on the one part, and Hampshire and Sussex on the other part, the woods of these latter counties must be burnt to keep the people from perishing, whereas by the exchange now going on, these woods are preserved, the people have fuel in plenty, and that fuel, after having given comfort in that capacity, becomes a valuable manure for the land. One year's interruption of this exchange, would do England more harm than would be done by the sinking of all foreign countries to the bottom of the sea. This is, however, only one instance out of hundreds which might be enumerated; and, without any thing more being said, it
must, I think, be as clear as the sun at noon-day, that if the enemy were able to put a stop to our coasting trade, it might at once be asserted, that he had it in his power to reduce us to his own terms, be they what they might.
Is it not then worth the while of your majesty's servants—it is not worth the while of those, who are entrusted with the conducting of the war, to enquire what is the extent of the coasting trade of the French empire, and to inform themselves as to the means of destroying, or, at least, interrupting that trade? To attack, or to oppose Napoleon in Spain, Naples, Sicily, Sweden, Denmark, Hanover or in the East or West Indies, is what it would be for an enemy to attack us in Nova Scotia, Canada, or in any of our colonies where though a defeat might produce mortification, it would not seriously affect us either in our comforts or in the sources of our national strength. We should regret the loss of Canada, perhaps, or of a West India Island; but the loss, like that of a child out of a numerous family, would not be felt in our affairs.—We should still be as rich and as strong as before; but cut off the means of sending corn and timber, and iron, and tin, and coal along our coast, from one part of the kingdom to the other, and the distress is instantly felt. In fact, the different parts of the kingdom can no more dispense with the coasting trade, than the farmer can dispense with the aid of the blacksmith and the wheelwright.
This, it will, perhaps, be said, is not the case with the countries under the dominion of Napoleon. But will it then be asserted that those countries, though extending almost across the whole of the European Continent, and including such a variety of climates, are nevertheless, so circumstanced as to be able to exist, and contentedly too without any commerce with each other; that is to say, without any exchange of natural productions, or of manufactures? The truth is, that the commerce between the several parts of this vast empire is so great that convoys of eighty, a hundred, and even of two hundred sail, are frequently seen, and by your Majesty's fleets too, carrying on this trade in perfect security. These consist chiefly of luggers, or zebecs, of a light draught of water, from 80 to 120 tons burthen, and are navigated by a proportionate number of seamen. There are employed in this commerce, from the river of Bordeaux alone thirty three thousand seamen or upwards. The coasts of the Mediterranean supply them with this commerce. Its ports, harbors & bays swarm with vessels, & at no time was the commerce so great between France and Italy on the one side, and between France and Holland and the North, on the other side, as it is at this moment, while your Majesty's servants are boasting, that they have a navy that scours the ocean, and that “England engrosses the commerce of the world.” While they amuse themselves, and the nation, with this empty vaunting, the commerce of France and her vassal states, carried on almost within the reach of the naked eye of our Admirals far exceeds, in the means of contributing towards national strength, the commerce of England and of all her allies. The general persuasion here is, that all the people under the sway of France are suffering from causes almost similar to those which affect the inhabitants of a besieged town; that the people of the North can get no wine or oil, and that those of the South can get no corn; that there are no materials to make goods of any sort, & that all decay & misery, and that, surely, the poor, beggared pinched people must, surely they must soon be pushed to desperation; must revolt and must tear Napoleon & his government to morsels. This has been the expectation for years in like manner as for years before Mr. Pitt and the foreign pensioner Sir Francis D'Ivernois kept alive the constant expectation, that France would become a bankrupt and would then be compelled to submit to her enemies. As the nation was deceived then, so it is deceived now; and so, I greatly fear, it will continue to be deceived, until acknowledgment and belief of the truth will come too late. One thing indeed has staggered many of even the credulous part of the nation; and that is the fact of France being able still to renew her squadrons and her maritime expeditions. For this astonishing power of creating a maritime force is altogether incompatible with the assertions of your Majesty's servants respecting the ruined state of the commerce of France. The commerce of France being “annihilated,” we cannot help wondering that the ports of Brest and Rochefort should be continually sending forth their squadrons; we cannot help being surprised and somewhat vexed at seeing a squadron of ten or twelve sail of the line come out of the ports of France in the space of a few months after we have been congratulated upon the destruction of the last

of the enemy's ships. The fleet in Basque Roads is said by one of your Majesty's servants to have been worth several millions of pounds sterling, and that the Calcutta alone was worth six hundred thousand pounds, being full of military and naval stores. To have effected the destruction of the whole of this fleet would have been a subject of great joy; to have effected the destruction of part of it was a subject of joy; but, in our haste to express such joy, we forgot to ask, how all these stores came to be found in the port of Rochefort so many years after we had "so completely annihilated the commerce of France," agreeably to the ten thousand times repeated assurances of your Majesty's servants. The fact is, that not only from the Elbe and the Scheldt are the ports of France supplied, by the means of the coasting trade, with an abundance of naval stores, but also from that part of Spain lying near the Atlantic coast; whence they receive iron, pitch, tar, rosin, and ship timber of various sorts, and in vast quantities, at a rate much cheaper than some of these articles can possibly be brought to the arsenals at Portsmouth and Plymouth.
If this be the case, and I scruple not to assert that it is the case, what are we doing? What is the use which your Majesty's servants are making of the immense means which the industry and patience of your people put into their hands? If there be a commerce, such as I have described, carried on between the different ports of Napoleon, of what use, as the means of keeping him in check, are the thousand ships of war now employed? Of what use is it, if this commerce is to go on uninterrupted; and of what use is it that the sea is covered with your Majesty's ships, and that history will record the valor of your seamen? Of what avail is it, that we destroy French ships of war, while we leave in full vigor all the means of creating others to supply their place? If this be the way of making war, it must be clear to every one that we can never have peace, without being exposed to imminent danger; for it will require but a short space of time for France to raise a navy equal, in number at least, to any that we can possess.
(To be Continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23.
The brig NAUTILUS , commanded by Lieutenant Arthur Sinclair , on Thursday weighed anchor and proceeded hence off the coast.
The following characteristic fulmination is taken from the Federal Republican of the 4th instant. The allusion is, no doubt, to the late President Adams. The praise of such men was his severest reproach; their denunciation now is among the brightest evidences of his probity.
"When the fatal effects of a system of policy originating in the folly and infatuation of a weak and presumptuous old man, and traitor to his party, drove the federal party from power, the hateful spectacle was witnessed in this state, of erudite, venerable, and patriotic statesmen giving place to illiterate, time-serving, mushroom politicians, emigrants and adventurers."
The following extracts are from letters written by a gentleman (now in Ireland) lately resident in the United States, to his friend in this city:—
Extract of a letter from Strabane, dated 29th Sept. 1808.
"From what I have been able to observe in the course of my travelling, and since my arrival, it appears to me, that not only the government of these countries, but also a great majority of the people, are decidedly hostile to America; in particular, they are bitterly angry with Mr. Jefferson, and bestow on him every angry epithet, as a French pensioner & partisan!—It is in vain to endeavor to convince them of the contrary; indeed it is not quite safe for a man to use arguments to that effect, because he is in danger of being considered as a French or republican emissary, whilst in my opinion, nothing can be more distant and distinct in their principles, than a French subject and an American citizen.—Upon the whole, it appears to me, that if the English government can succeed in supporting the Spanish and Portuguese patriots, they will, before long, go to war with America in order, as they say, "to punish her for endeavoring to injure the commerce of England and for being partial to France." The people of these countries are confirmed in these erroneous opinions by what are called the Federal news papers , for they see or hear of no other publications. I refer you to Lord Erskine's observation, & to the animadversions on Sir F. Baring's test,
as confirmations strong of what I now say."
" Strabane, 1st August, 1809. "The events that have taken place on the great stage of Europe even since my arrival here, would take a volume even briefly to recapitulate—Being nearer the scene of action, we can better account for causes and effects. With you, almost all transactions are perverted by ignorant and partial writers and printers; with you the chain is broken and disconnected. Suffice it to say, that Bonaparte, that truly wonderful man, continues to maintain his ascendancy, and is the grand figure and master machinist in the grand drama. For some time, we had flattered ourselves with hoping, by the breaking down of her bridges on the Danube, that the Dragon's wings were clipped, and that his career was at length stopped—but we have just learnt, to our amazement, and I may say our consternation, that after a most horrible conflict that lasted two days in sight of Vienna, he has totally overthrown the Austrian power, and that he remains the absolute lord and master of the continent of Europe. In this arduous and bloody affair, Bonaparte out-did all his former out-doings. The history of the world cannot parallel so vast, so masterly, and so complete an enterprize. See his 24th, 25th, and 26th Bulletins. We thank God here, that there is a broad and deep ditch between him and us, and that he cannot conquer the British fleet."
"We were surprised to hear of the removal of your embargo, but we did not wonder that our Ministers had totally denied the agreement made by Messrs. Smith and Erskine at Washington. If you had continued your embargo but one month longer, you had ruined Ireland, and most materially have injured England—a crowd of American vessels were seen in all our ports laden with flax seed, tobacco, &c. In the eyes of all discerning and impartial men, for there are some such even among us, the Americans of late have lost much national character. It is evident, that the conduct of your factious and rebellious citizens forced you into temporizing and inconsistent measures. If you are thus feeble and rickety in your youth, you cannot expect ever to arrive at the full strength and vigor of manhood. In the fond opinion of many here, it is already visible, they say, that your boasted union is but a rope of sand; that you must soon disunite, and fall into pieces, and speedily become the prey of some future Caesar, or Cromwell, or Bonaparte."
"Within these few months, a visible change has taken place in the public mind both here and in Britain. No circumstance has happened in the present reign that has excited so much of the public attention, as the affair of the Duke of York and Mrs. Clark. That scene of excessive folly, venality and profligacy has been the means of discovering numerous frauds in almost every department of government, and a spirit of enquiry and a freedom of opinion, had arisen, which I did not think to have existed in these countries. The liberty of the press is now exercised to a degree not known for many years, and the good old whig principles of 1688, seem to be yet alive among us. See Cobbett's Register , & many other publications."
A valuable bed of paint has lately been discovered by Mr. Wm. Woodworth, upon the land of Elisha Stearns, esq. in Tolland, Conn. From a trial of it by the most eminent painters in Hartford, it appears that it excels any thing of the kind ever before discovered in this country. It has a striking resemblance to the imported Terra-de-Sienna —is inferior to it in no respect, and superior in body and richness of color.
From the silence of the Eastern papers, on the subject of the late alarm at Augusta we may presume that it has entirely subsided. The party confined in the goal of that place, for the murder of Chadwick, will not receive their trial until the November term.
Mercantile Advertiser.
In the course of the trial in the court of King's bench, between Mr. Wright the upholsterer and Colonel Wardle, one of the counsel, in cross examining Mrs. Clarke is said sincerely to have asked her under whose protection she now was. Mrs. Clarke archly replied, (looking at the bench) "Lord Ellenborough's." His lordship smiled, and the court was convulsed with laughter.
The country into which the English are now penetrating upon the Scheldt, is well known in their history about a century from the present times. In the wars of the States with Spain it was plundered by the Spaniards for a long time without restraint, but at the peace of Munster between
Spain and the States about two hundred years ago, it received essential injury to its commerce in the treaty which prohibited all large ships from the port obliging them to unload in Holland, when before large ships had passed up the Scheldt to Antwerp. An insurrection which soon followed this injury to its commerce, was soon succeeded by a pestilence which still added to its calamities, and a population which was once reckoned at 200,000, was reduced to a third part of that number, and at the present day it cannot reckon a third of the inhabitants belonging to it in the days of its prosperity. The siege of it by the duke of Parma, who after a year reduced it by starving works, is memorable in history.—In 1706, it submitted to Charles III. after the surrender of Oudenard to the duke of Marlborough. Before its submission the duke was requested to grant leave to consult the Elector upon the subject, but only four hours were allowed for capitulation, and the garrison was to march out in three days. The Duke of Marlborough in his letter to the States, speaking of the suminous given to Antwerp, observes, "it appears in the garrison there are five French and as many Spanish battalions. But they seem disposed to surrender."—He then adds, "The hand of God appears visibly in all this, striking the enemy with such a terror, as obliges them to deliver up so many strong places, and large countries, without offering the least resistance." These memorable campaigns have been often repeated to us, and some of our ancestors fought bravely in these armies. In 1715, the barrier treaty was settled at Antwerp, but it did not long continue uninterrupted under the power of Austria, as the French took it again in 1746. Joseph II. endeavored to secure its ancient privileges when restored, but by the treaty of September, 1785, these hopes were prevented by the preliminary articles of the States General. The French have been favorable to the prosperity of this city, since it has been in their power, and some now arrangements contemplated by the French, will be favorable to the policy of granting to its commerce all its natural advantages.
Salem Register.
By a gentleman from Trinidad we have been obligingly furnished with the following proclamation. We do not recollect to have seen it in any of the American papers.
Editor Amer.
Papers and letters were received in London on the 22d August from Paris, which mention that the American minister had set out on a journey to Amsterdam, but with the declared intention of returning to Paris in three weeks.
LATEST FROM CADIZ.
The brig Corporal Tun , Captain Elwell, arrived at Boston on Saturday week, in 36 days from Cadiz. Capt. E. left the city on the 8th September but brought no papers. He reports, that Gen. Cuesta had resigned his commission, and left the Spanish army; that Sir Arthur Wellesley was retreating towards Portugal, for the purpose of re-embarking on board a fleet of transports, which was said to have arrived on the coast. Capt. E. did not learn that any battles had been fought anterior to those already known in this country.
It was also reported at Cadiz, that the cause of Sir Arthur Wellesley's falling back toward the sea coast, was the total want of provisions, and not through fear of the enemy: that the Central Supreme Junta had not dissolved; but on the recommendation of the British commander in chief to have the provisional authority of the country placed in the hands of the bishop of Toledo, as Regent, it was expected some change would take place in the government.
Bos. Pall.
The defeat at Wagram has excited the greatest irritation and disorder among the Austrian officers who blame each other for the misfortunes of that decisive day. Field Marshal Hiller has demanded and obtained leave to resign, and General Bellegarde has obtained the same permission, it is said, without having required it.
The following Order of the Day was published on the day after the battle of Wagram:
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Goellersdorff, July 7. —In the battle of yesterday, the troops of the left wing in no respect answered the expectations which I had a right to cherish respecting them, nor the hopes I had formed, the importance of that day considered, from their strong and advantageous position.
The disastrous result of that battle must be ascribed to the conduct of those troops; for as the confusion was general among them, the retreat was made with too great haste and disorder.
I am also, with some exceptions, far from being satisfied with the infantry. Several regiments marched forward too soon, and began to fire without any cause. They were besides so crowded together, that they fired upon one another. The officers were not able to rally the larger bodies, which fled in disorder, and thus ground was lost. The confused cry which was heard among the troops, drowned the voice of the commanding officers.
Had the commanders accustomed their troops to silence, and taught them to attend to nothing but their orders, the separation of the left wing would not have produced such shameful consequences.
In every regiment which shall hereafter conduct itself in a similar manner the tenth man shall be condemned to die, and the rest of the men shall be distributed among the other regiments. The commanding officer shall be cashiered, and the other officers dismissed. Cries of alarm among the troops shall be punished with death.—The troops must only act when orders are given to them, or on the signal of the drum. In most regiments, the drums are placed with the music, out of the reach of the five, but the commanding officers shall see that all the drums return to their posts, and shall take care that the troops under their direction do not fire without orders or at too great a distance.
In the evening of the 5th, the regiment of Argentair made such bad dispositions, that in the unprofitable retreat to Neusidel , the 2d line fired on the 1st, and occasioned great disorder. The regiment of Hesso Nemburg did nothing but wander here and there; sometimes was heard the cry of "forward," where there was no enemy! General Riess did not conduct himself well at Enzersdorff . On the 6th, in the evening, I did not find him at the head of his troops, and besides, he did not follow the orders which were given him respecting the attack. He shall be dismissed from the service of his majesty.
The disorder which still prevails among the troops, proves that the officers of the staff know not how to apply a remedy. I shall, however, set an example myself. I shall, according to the circumstances, dismiss or cashier such officers of the grand staff, whose troops are not again brought under proper discipline. It is the shame of the army that so many stragglers and plunderers are found on all the roads and in all the villages.
(Signed)
CHARLES, Generalissimo.
POSTSCRIPT.
Boston, October 18.
Since our paper was put to the press last evening, the ship Packer , has arrived in 38 days from Liverpool, bringing London dates to the 6th Sept. at which time news had been received that peace was concluded between France and Austria—the emperor Francis, as might be expected, makes immense sacrifices to the conqueror—he is to relinquish his imperial title & the greater part of his dominions, and in future is to be styled king of Hungary and Bohemia—Bonaparte adds to his former titles that of Arch-duke of Austria.
The Earl of Chatham had returned from the Walcheren expedition with the whole of the troops excepting 15,000, which are to remain to keep possession of the island. It was found impracticable to proceed up the river Scheldt, so as to get possession of the French fleet near Antwerp. Lord Wellington, late Sir Arthur Wellesley, was under the necessity of retreating before the French troops immediately after the battle at Talavera, and had taken his position at Deleytosa, as appeared by his dispatch, dated at that place Aug. 8. His situation was conceived very critical.
MARRIED on Thursday evening last by the Rev. Mr. McCormick, Mr. Henry W. BALL, of Fairfax county, Virginia, to Miss CATHERINE B. FROST, of this place.
ATTENTION!
THE NAVY YARD RIFLE VOLUNTEERS are requested to meet on Saturday 28th inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M. at Lt. Dobbins, in full uniform, arms and accoutrements in good order.
By order of the Captain.
EDWARD FITZGERALD, Sec.
JO. DAVIS, of Abel 1st Serj.
October 21—3t
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership of Drs. J. H. Blake & G. T. Greenfield, is dissolved this day, by mutual consent.
October 23—3t.
STRONG BEER, GRAIN & YEAST,
FOR SALE
At the Brewery, (formerly the Sugar House) on the Eastern Branch.
WANTED TO HIRE,
AN ABLE AND WILLING HAND,
A Black would be preferred.
October 25—
FOR SALE.
By virtue of an order of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, on the petition of the creditors of the late estate of Francis T. Taylor, of the House of Mr. William Rhodes, Jan-keeper, City of Washington, on Saturday, Nov. 3, at THREE O'CLOCK P. M. the following
VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY,
In the City of Washington, to wit:—
Lot No. 6, in square No. 224, containing 4,618 3/4 square feet. On this Lot, with other improvements, is a large, elegant and commodious (three stories) Brick House, well calculated for an extensive Tavern or Boarding House, and is now occupied in part by Mrs. Suter as a Boarding House, and the other part by Capt. Edgar Paterson, as a store. This property is situated on the corner of 15th and North E streets, directly opposite to the Treasury Department, and may be justly said to be, as eligible and advantageous a situation for public business as any in the City—and from the tangency and structure of the aforesaid house, it might be occupied and used, as two separate and suitable dwellings. The terms of Sale will be, one eighth part in cash, and the residue on 12, 18, and 24 months credit, with interest, the purchaser or purchasers giving approved security—Possession to be had immediately. The above-mentioned property, will be sold subject to the dower of Mrs. Mary Anne Fenwick, widow of Bennett Fenwick, deceased.
EDGAR PATTERSON, ALEXANDER COCHRANE, FRANCIS CLARK, JAMES H. BLAKE, PIERCE PURCELL.
October 23—tdos.
NOTICE.
WILL be Sold on Monday the 30th October inst. at the Auction Room of the subscribers, near the Navy Yard, a Negro man, a Horse, Saddle, and Bridle, a Silver Watch, and sundry articles of wearing apparel—the property of a person deceased. The Sale will commence at 10 o'clock.
Terms of sale. Cash.
N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Auctioneers. Washington, 23—tdos
FOR SALE.
ON FRIDAY the 17th of November, the Subscriber will offer at Public Sale 200 acres of LAND, on which I now dwell, lying in Montgomery county, Maryland, about two miles from Rockville and about 12 from the city of Washington. The situation, with a good Dwelling House, 24 by 28 feet, four rooms below stairs, with a convenient cellar, and kitchen annexed, a first-rate house, corn house, stables, goose house; a stone house completed for dwelling, 20 by 40 feet, and several other convenient houses, a good apple orchard, with about 300 trees and excellent fruit; a peach orchard with about 800 trees; a good meadow from 20 to 25 acres in it. The chief part are set in timber, and about 40 acres are in wood and well timbered. If any persons are inclined to purchase, I hope they will come and view the Land and premises prior to the day of sale. There will be a crop of small grain sown, the quantity will be made known on the day of sale. There will be required one fourth part of the purchase money paid by the 1st day of December, and a 4th part again by the 15th day of March next, or when possession is given, and for the balance a credit will be given with two equal annual payments from the day of sale, without interest if paid annually. A deed of general warranty will be given to the purchaser, by giving a bond with approved security. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock at Adam Rott's tavern, Rockville.
EDWARD WILLETT.
October 23—w3t
NOTICE.
I shall have declined the SALE of my PERSONAL ESTATE as advertised in this paper.
R. W. HARWOOD.
October 23—w3t
SEBASTIAN SPRING TAVERN.
WILL SELL an unexpired LEASE of Three years, if an early application is made. Various articles necessary to a Tavern, and some choice Liquors, may be had with it if wanted.
Apply to
A. LINDO,
At present in Alexandria.
October 23—2w
IN CHANCERY, October 18, 1809. Richard T. Lowndes and George Calvert, executors of Benjamin Lowndes.
versus William Dent Beall, Thomas Hewett and Anna his wife, Theodore Beall, Basil Beall, and Anna his wife, and Levi Beall.
THE BILL states that John Beall on the 5th day of October in the year seventeen hundred and ninety-nine executed a deed of trust of several tracts and parts of tracts of land and of several negroes to Benjamin Lowndes for the payment of his debts, which are specified in a schedule annexed to said deed, and that John Beall died intestate before the trust was executed leaving the defendants his heirs at law; that Wm. Dent Beall, Thomas Hewett and Anna his wife and Levi Beall reside out of the state.
The object of the bill is therefore to obtain a decree for the sale of the property mentioned in said deed of trust for the purposes therein mentioned; it is thereupon on motion of the complainants ordered, that they cause a copy of this order to be inserted at least once a week in the National Intelligencer during three successive weeks before the 12th day of November next, to the end that the said Wm. D. Beall, Thomas Hewett and Anna his wife, and Levi Beall may have notice of the complainants application to this court and of the subject and object of the bill and may be warned to appear in this court in person or by a solicitor, on or before the 12th day of March 1810, to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy,
Test. NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Com.
October 23—w3t
THE Creditors of Sturton Edwards , late of St. Mary's county, deceased, are requested to attend at the office of James Forrest, Esq. in Leonard Town, on Wednesday the 18th day of October next, where dividends will be made of the money in hand.
JOSEPH EDWARDS, admr.
Sept. 13—w3t.

TIBER BREWERY, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
HERFORD & SON Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having recommenced Brewing for the season, they have now for sale Draught Beer in barrels and half barrels. Also, Philadelphia bottled Ale and Porter, and Albany Ale. Yours, &c. to be had at the Brewery, as usual.
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
A fresh supply just received from New York, at H. GATLETT'S DRUG STORE, F Street Also, PAINTS, OILS, &c. October 12-1f
FOR SALE, By CHARLES J. GATLETT, In the Warehouse in Alexandria. 75 Casks Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson Teas. 30,000 Pounds prime Green Coffee. 20 Boxes and Quarter casks Lisbon and Tenefitte Wine. 8 Hogsheads Muscavado Sugar. 2,000 Pounds Seine Twine. 50 Boxes Spanish Segars. 50 Do. Mould Candles. 8 Barrels Pimento. October 12-1f
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit: Circuit Court, June term 1809. IN CHANCERY. John McLeod, against Alexander Cochran, Jr. and wife.
ON the petition of John McLeod setting forth that he purchased of a certain Alexander Cochran, Jr. the following piece of ground lying and being in the city of Washington, to wit: all that part or portion of ground being part of a lot as distinguished on the plan of the said city by number 29 in square 504, beginning for the part of said lot so purchased on Eighth street east on the west side thereof at the distance of 22 feet north from the south east corner of said lot in said square and running northwardly with the west side of said street 16 feet; then westwardly at right angles to an alley as laid down on the plan of said city; then southwardly and parallel with Eighth street 16 feet; then with a straight line to the beginning on Eighth street; that said Alexander Cochran, Jr. and Eleanor his wife, did on or about the 10th day of May, 1808, execute a deed to the said John McLeod for the said piece of ground and that without any fraudulent intention the said John McLeod neglected to have the said deed recorded and praying that the said deed may be recorded according to the act of Congress in such cases made and provided. It is ordered that notice be given thereof to the said Alexander Cochran, Jr. and Eleanor his wife, by advertisement in the National Intelligencer six successive weeks before the first day of December next, in order that the said Alexander Cochran, Jr. and Eleanor his wife may appear in this court personally or by solicitor on the first Monday in June next to show cause if any they have why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. By order WM. BRENT, Clk. September 27-w6t
SUGARS, COTTON, TEAS, &c.
W. & C. SMITH, have just received from New York per the Citizen, Captain Sturges: 33 Hds. good scale Sugars. 14 Bales best quality retail Cotton. 10 Casks Hyson Skin Tea. 3 Half chests fresh Imperial Tea of superior flavor. 407 Pounds Black Pepper. 6 Bales Cassia. 6 Punchcons Old Jamaica Spirits. And in store, Cognac Brandy, Antigua Spirits, Peach Brandy, Holland Gin, Madeira, Sherry, Tenefitte, Lisbon, Marcella, Catalonia and Claret Wines, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Loaf and Lump Sugars, Coffee, Allspice, Rice and Ground Ginger, Sweet Oil in boxes and baskets, Flax in bales, Chew Tobacco, Cloves, Segars, Olives and Capers, &c. &c. Also 30 barrels excellent New York Pork. Georgetown, October 2-w3t
Washington County, ss. I HEREBY certify that Ezekiah Wood of said county brought before me, as a trespassing stray, a GREY MARE, about nine or ten years old, fifteen hands high, no perceptible marks except some small black spots, on various parts of her, no shoes on, appears to be a natural trotter. Given under my hand this 13th day of October, 1809.
DANL. RAPINE, Justice of the Peace for the said county. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take away the said Mare. EZEKIAH WOOD. October 13-2t
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
AS AN ACTIVE NEGRO GIRL, From 18 to 24 years of age, qualified for House-work, of good character and industrious habits. One from the country would be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. October 13-1f
FOR SALE.
Will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, at 12 o'clock on Wednesday the 8th day of November next: THE ESTATE
On which the subscriber lies in Montgomery county, four miles east of the Court House, containing 350 and 550 Acres. This Land is distant from the city of Washington 15, and Baltimore 30 miles—has on it a good Dwelling House, and every other necessary building & a newly erected Distillery; it lies well, is not subject to washing, and has a plenty of springs of good water—some of it rich, and most of it in good heart; has a sufficiency of woodland for all the purposes of enclosing, repairs, and of firewood for a hundred years to come. The times of payment will be in four equal instalments, one of which in hand and one in each of three succeeding years. The title will be indisputable. BENJ. G. ORR. Honeywood, October 13-1dos
Washington Navy Yard, 14th Oct. 1809. I HEREBY notify all persons that have any demands against me, to call on board the United States brig Nautilus at the Navy Yard as I expect to sail in a short time. PETER JOSEPH. October 13-3t
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public in general that he has commenced business on the Capitol Hill, in the Store formerly occupied by M c W m Ennock , where he has
FOR SALE.
French Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamaica Spirits, Spirit Bounce, Whiskey, Teas, Coffee and Chocolate, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger and Mustard, Raisins and Almonds, Cheese, Pork and Bacon, Shad and Herrings, Fig and Indigo Blue and Starch, Mould and Dipe Candles and Soap, &c. all of which he will sell low
FOR CASH.
He has likewise opened a LIVERY STABLE back of Carroll's Long Row , where Horses will be taken at three dollars per week—there is a large yard for the use of Carriages adjoining the premises. Every attention will be paid to give general satisfaction.
RICH D. BOYD.
N.B. Oysters will be kept during the Season and cooked in the best manner.—Wanted a smart active Lad about sixteen or seventeen years old to attend in the Store. One who can come well recommended will meet with encouragement. R. D. B. Sept. 26-tat
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACE.
The Washington Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday the 24th day of October next:
ON the first day will be run for a Purse of 700 dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse mare or gelding.
WEDNESDAY.
The second day, will be run for a Purse of 500 dollars, three miles and repeat, free as above, the winning Nag of the first day excepted—and
THURSDAY.
The third day, will be run for, the Colt's Purse of 300 dollars, two miles and repeat, free only for Colts and Fillies.
It is believed that the Purse will not be less than as above stated, although the amount of each cannot now be known with positive certainty, because it is made up in part, from the gate tolls.
The racing on each day is to be conducted in all respects agreeably to the rules of the Club.
N.B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern on Monday evening preceding the first day's race. Application for Boothe ground to be made at the Bar of the Union Tavern.
By order of the Stewards. Georgetown, October 9-1R
Bank of Washington, Oct. 3, 1809.
A meeting of the President and Directors.
Resolved, That it shall be optional for any Stockholder to anticipate the payment of the 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th instalment on his share or shares, by paying the same, on any day hereafter, to Daniel Carroll, esq. Treasurer of the Board, Provided, that the dividend or dividend on such sums so paid shall not commence until the day of the month next ensuing such payments.
By order of the President and Directors. SAM L . ELIOT, Jun. Cashier. Oct. 4-1N.
CHARLES J. NOURSE
Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Sallad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24-tf
MONEY LOST.
ABOUT the 20th of July last, a Letter containing two bank notes of one hundred dollars each, was put into the Post-office at Winchester, directed to Joseph Janney, Alexandria, which letter has not been received, and is supposed to have been (by mistake) put under a wrong cover, or may have been misdirected, and gone to a post-office different from that to which it was intended to be sent. It is therefore requested of the different post masters throughout the U. S. if any letter directed to Joseph Janney, should come under their notice, that they send the same either to him, or to the subscriber. If the letter has in any way fallen into private hands, I will give fifty dollars reward for the money and no questions asked.
DANIEL LEE.
Winchester, Sept. 4-1f.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
WILL be sold in pursuance of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Turner, Esq. deceased, at Public Sale on the premises on the 15th day of November next (if not previously disposed of, and in case of sale notice will be given) that very valuable Farm in Montgomery county late the residence of the said deceased; containing about Seven Hundred Acres of Land, Three Hundred Acres at least in wood and fine timber; the residue under good enclosures and every acre arable; lays level and remarkably well for cultivation and may be made very rich in a few years by the use of plaster and clover; in fact, it is as desirable a farm as any in the county of its size and may be very conveniently divided to accommodate purchasers; it lies about 13 miles from Georgetown and the city of Washington, five from Montgomery court house and within three miles of the Potomac River. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those inclined to purchase will view the property.
The terms of sale, which will be accommodating, may be known by applying to the subscribers living in Georgetown, district of Columbia, or will be made known on the day of sale.
THO: TURNER, SAM L . TURNER, Executors. July 28-t1dos
The time of the above Sale is changed from the 15th to Friday the 10th day of November next, at 12 o'clock.
THOS. TURNER, } Exrs. SAM L . TURNER, } October 4-
TO RENT,
The westernmost of the SIX BUILDINGS, in the city of Washington lately occupied by Mrs. Lansdale—Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to JOHN HAVEX in Georgetown, or HONORE MARTIN. Rockville, October 9-1m
WANTED TO HIRE,
An ACTIVE BOY of Twelve or Fourteen years of age, who can read and write. Enquire at this Office. October 4-
WILL be sold in pursuance of the last Will and Testament of the late Commissioners of the city of Washington, in the 24th December 1793, sold or contracted to sell to Robert Morris & J. S. Greenleaf, all that then title, interest and estate of the public in the squares following, among others, in the said city, viz:
626, 628, 634, 637, 723, 726, 727, 729, 738, 760, 782, 786, 789, 814, 816, 818, 841, 843, 866, 868, 893, 897, 899, 918, 919, 922, 923, 943, 966, 967, 968, 970, 972, 992, 1014, 1016, 1037, 1039, 1040, 1052, 1074, 1075, and 1076. Which sale was upon the terms and conditions of a certain stipulated price being paid therefor at certain fixed periods of time subsequent to the contract. And whereas in the course of certain transactions between the said James Greenleaf and the said Robert Morris, and a certain John Nicholson (who had acquired an interest in said squares) and between the said James Greenleaf and Mordecai Lewis and Edward Burd, a certain interest, estate and title of the said Greenleaf, Morris and Nicholson, in and to the same squares, became pledged, by way of mortgage, to the payment of certain debts due to the said Lewis and Burd, respectively. And whereas, the Chancellor of the state of Maryland, in a certain suit lately pending in the Chancery Court of that state, between the executors of the said state, between the executors of the said Mordecai Lewis and the said Edward Burd, complainants, and Robert Morris, the heirs of John Nicholson, the Commissioners of the city of Washington, James Greenleaf, Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jr., John Ashley, Jacob Baker, George Simpson, William Cranch and Thomas Law, defendants, did, among other things, decree, that all the right, title, and interest, which at the time of executing a certain mortgage mentioned in the bill and proceedings filed and had in the suit aforesaid, was in the said Morris and Nicholson, Thomas Law, and the Commissioners of the city of Washington, in and to 295 lots and 3-4ths of a lot, of 5265 square feet each, contained in the squares before enumerated, should be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment in the first instance, of the debts due as aforesaid, to the said Lewis and Burd, and the residue of the whole proceeds, if any, to the payment of certain other debt or debts in the said decree mentioned. And whereas E. S. Burd, having been duly appointed and qualified, as a trustee, to carry into effect the said sale, did, by deed bearing date the 23d June, 1809, and recorded in the land records of Washington county in the district of Columbia, for the considerations in said deed mentioned, duly convey to Thomas Morris, Samuel Coates, Joseph Morris and Edward Burd, all the right, title and interest of the said Morris and Nicholson, Thomas Law and the Commissioners of the city of Washington, of, in and to the said 295 3-4ths lots, as by the said decree was directed. And whereas, at the time of sale or contract for the sale of the before enumerated squares by the commissioners, to Morris and Greenleaf, as herein before recited, the public interest in the said squares, or in any or either of them, was not then specifically ascertained and known, but was to depend on and be determined by a division thereof, to be thereafter made, between the said commissioners and the original proprietors of the land on which the same were laid out, pursuant to law and certain deeds of trust, which had been executed by the said proprietors and others for all their lands lying within the city of Washington, and such division was accordingly afterwards made, by which it appears that no part or portion of four of the said squares, to wit, Nos. 687, 726, 966 and 1016, was allotted or assigned to the public, and consequently no estate therein was passed to the said Morris and Greenleaf by the commissioners, under or by virtue of the said sale. And whereas there are in the public's part or portion of the aforesaid squares obtained on the division aforesaid, and exclusive of the said Nos. 687, 726, 966 and 1016, 68 lots of 5265 square feet each, over and above the said 295 3-4ths lots sold as aforesaid by the said E. Burd, pursuant to the decree aforesaid, and whereas the purchasers and grantees of said 295 3-4ths lots hold the same in an undivided interest and possession or tenancy in common with each and every person and persons entitled to the said 68 lots. And whereas the purchase money for the said 68 lots has not been paid or satisfied to the said commissioners or to any other person or persons for the use of the public according to the terms and conditions of the sale, and the same having been due for more than thirty days after it ought to have been paid, and for at least two years prior to the first of May 1802, and being still due and unpaid—by reason whereof and by virtue of the statute of the state of Maryland, entitled "A further supplement to the act concerning the Territory of Columbia and the city of Washington," and of the act of Congress, entitled "An act to abolish the board of commissioners in the city of Washington, and for other purposes," the superintendent appointed in pursuance of the said act of Congress is authorized and required to proceed to sell the said 68 lots. Now this is to give notice that the undersigned, the Superintendent appointed as aforesaid shall and will at 11 o'clock A. M. on Monday the 23d day of October next, at Rhode's hotel in the city of Washington aforesaid by reason of the premises and by virtue of the statutes aforesaid, sell to the highest bidder at Public Auction for cash, all the said 68 lots of ground of 5265 square feet each, contained in some or all of the squares above enumerated, except the said four squares Nos. 687, 726, 966 and 1016, the purchaser or purchasers thereof to take and hold the same in an undivided and common possession with the purchasers and grantees of the aforesaid 295 3-4ths lots: subject to have the possession severed, and due partition made between the several parties according to their respective interests and proportions by consent or in due course of law. THOMAS MUNROE, Sup. August 19-tawts
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
ABSCONDED on the 21st of July last, from the subscriber, (manager at the farm of Mr. Isaac Duckett, on South river, near Annapolis) a Negro TOM, a small black fellow, lost the sight of one eye. Had on when he absconded, an ambling shirt and trowsers. Any person taking up said Negro and bringing him to the subscriber, or securing him in jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. This Negro was purchased of Capt. J. S. Brooks about five years since; it is probable he may be in the neighborhood of Upper Marlborough. HENRY BASFORD. August 7--1f
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
I WILL sell the tract of land on which I reside, called BUSSARD ISLAND, lying on Patuxent river, in Calvert county, and nearly opposite to Benedict, containing by estimation, seven hundred three and a quarter acres of as fertile land as can be found in the state of Maryland, one third of which is in wood and very heavily timbered, and as well watered for the convenience of stock as any tract of its size in the state. The arable part of this plantation is level and much of it covered with oyster shells, and is divided into three fields, each of which will produce two hundred barrels of corn with a reserve of prime tobacco land sufficient to grow fifty hogsheads of tobacco annually, and with very little labor more meadow may be reclaimed than will be found sufficient. No land can be better adapted to the growth of corn, tobacco and wheat, and few plantations hold out stronger inducements to stimulate an industrious man. It binds for a considerable distance on the river & lies nearly in a square. Fish, oysters, and wild fowl are to be had at all times. Stock of every description, particularly sheep, thrive and improve wonderfully when removed to this land, a convincing proof of the nutritious quality of the grass, which it produces in great abundance. The improvements are sufficient to accommodate a small family.—A more particular description is not necessary, a purchaser will naturally view the premises. My price for the above tract of land is sixteen thousand Dollars—one sixth part of the purchase money to be paid on the day of possession, and the balance in five equal annual payments, with interest from the day of sale. I will sell at public sale on the 20th December next, in the town of Upper Marlborough, all the personal estate on the above premises, consisting of a number of valuable negroes, horses, mules, cattle, sheep & hogs, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; for all sums under $20 cash will be required. N.B. If the above tract of Land is not disposed of, it will be for rent the ensuing year. RICHARD W. HARWOOD. Sept. 1—t 20 Dec.
By Montgomery county Orphans court, August 16, 1809.
ON application of Thomas Turner and Samuel Turner, executors of Samuel Turner late of Montgomery county, deceased, to sell the Personal Property of the said deceased: Ordered by the court, that they sell the same on a credit of nine months on all above twenty dollars, taking bond with good security bearing interest from the day of sale; all sums under twenty dollars cash—giving thirty days notice in some newspaper printed in Georgetown and the city of Washington; and printed hand bills set up in the most public places in the county of the time and place of sale. Test SOLON HOLLAND, Reg.
PURSUANT to the above order and on the terms and conditions therein stated, will be exposed to Public Sale at the late dwelling plantation of Samuel Turner, deceased, (about five miles from Montgomery court house) on Friday the 10th day Nov. next, the Personal Property of the said deceased, consisting of valuable Negroes, men, women, lads, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, &c. Household & Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, crop of Corn, Fodder, &c. &c. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock and continue, if necessary, from day to day until all is sold.
THOMAS TURNER, } Executors. SAMUEL TURNER, } September 29-t1dos
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY FOR SALE.
BY Virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of purchasing Lands in those parts of the country. The tracts are of various sizes, and consequently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Dun, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio. DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last Will & Testament of Robert Means, dec'd. Richmond, July 19-1f
PORT TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
The Port Tobacco Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday 21st day of Oct. next:
ON THE FIRST DAY,
Will be run for a Purse of two hundred and forty dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare or gelding.
WEDNESDAY, THE SECOND DAY,
Will be run for, a Purse of one hundred and twenty dollars, two miles and repeat, free as above, the winning horse of the first day excepted. WILLIAM D. HARRISON, Sec. Sept. 22-1R.
THE SALE OF THE FARM called ST. OSYTH,
and the Personal Estate belonging to it, from the circumstance of the day on which it was to take place being a bad one, is POSTPONED till MONDAY the 23d inst. at Ten o'clock, if fair, otherwise the first good day afterwards. October 16-123.
BY Virtue of an order from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county the Subscribers will expose to Public Sale on Thursday the 9th day of November next at the late Dwelling Plantation of William Warman Berry, deceased, in Prince Georges county aforesaid, ALL THE PERSONAL ESTATE of the said Wm. W. Berry consisting of Household & Kitchen Furniture, sundry valuable Negroes, Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs—Also sundry Blacksmith's Tools, and Plantation utensils. A credit of six months will be given on all sums above $20 on the purchasers giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the day of sale, and cash will be required for all sums not exceeding $20. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the said 9th day of November and continue from day to day until the whole Personal Estate shall be disposed of.
ANN BERRY, Administratrix. ARCHD. VAN HORN, Adm'r. Prince Georges county, Oct. 16-3w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 24th of September last, ESSIE RICHARDSON an apprentice to the Boot and Shoemaking business, 13 years of age, slender made, 5 feet high, blue eyes, swarthy complexion and a forbidding countenance, much addicted to swearing and lying, had on when he went away, a black velvet round about jacket, two pair of pantaloons, one white cord, one ochre colored nankin, and a good black hat—he took with him a complete set of tools that did not belong to him; he has been seen in Baltimore, said he got leave to go to see his friends who live near Snowhill in Worcester county. Any person returning the said apprentice shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges or Five Dollars for any information so that I get him again. JAMES PATTERSON. N. B. All persons are forbid harbouring or employing him as they will be prosecuted as the law directs. Washington, October 14-3t
THREE WEEKS FROM THIS DAY, THE BALTIMORE COLLEGE LOTTERY WILL COMMENCE DRAWING.
A chance for any of the following Prizes may be procured at the small sum of Eleven Dollars. HIGH PRIZES. Two of 20,000 Dollars. Three of 10,000 Dollars. Three of 5,000 Dollars. Two of 2,500 Dollars. Halves, Quarters and Eighths may be had of JOSEPH MILLIGAN, at the Union Generating Library, Georgetown, where a regular Check of the Drawings is kept for the inspection of the public gratis. Letters postpaid, containing bank notes, shall be particularly attended to, prize tickets in former Lotteries taken in payment for tickets. October 18-3t
STOP THE RUNAWAY.
Ran away from the Subscriber, living in Montgomery county, Maryland, on the 14th inst. a negro man named ISAAC DORSEY, About 35 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, a good deal talkative and fond of liquor. He had on and took with him an old kersey roundabout jacket, one sleeve of which is drab colour, one pale blue cotton do. with side pockets, and small pearl buttons, one new cross barred cotton ditto, a short blue horseman's coat turned up with buff, a pair of constitution cord pantaloons with small oval buttons on the side of the pockets, two old pair ditto, one linen the other cotton, a striped swansdown waistcoat, two old hats, one white, the other black felt, with the crown sewed in, one pair of half worn shoes with nails in them, and a two bushel bag, in which he carried his clothing. He also took with him a fiddle, on which he plays tolerably, but as he had no money, would probably dispose of it. He has a wife at Hagers-town, about which place he is probably lurking at present.—Whoever takes up said negro and secures him so that I get him again, shall receive ten dollars if taken in Montgomery county, 20 dollars if out of the county and in the state, or 40 dollars if out of the state, with reasonable charges if brought home. JOHN WINEMILLER. October 18-taw4w.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
ON Friday the 27th inst. at the dwelling house of William Sanford on M street, near the Navy Yard Gate, all his household and kitchen furniture—consisting of well selected articles for a small genteel family, viz: Mahogany Side Board, A handsome Cabriolet Sopha, Sett of Mahogany Dining Tables, Pair of do. Card do. An Elegant Eight Day Clock, Mahogany Desk, Bureau & Wash Stands. Excellent Feather Beds, Bedsteads, Carpets, and many other articles—among which are several handsome Paintings. The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. and to continue until the whole is disposed of. Terms of Sale are cash, for all sums under 20 dollars, and for all sums over 20, notes at four months with approved endorser, payable in either of the Banks in the District of Columbia. N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Atts. 18th October, 1809-3t
WORTH NOTICE.
ON Square No. 464 in the City of Washington, near the Centre Market, all the Improvements of David Neplum, deceased, and a Lease for 14 years. Considering the Land being so very near to the best of our markets in the city, the situation thereof will most conspicuously appear to be as good as can be wished for; the much more so as the soil is in excellent order, and the whole adapted to a Kitchen Garden. The Subscribers have also on hand, a small collection of Fruit Trees and Lombardy Poplars, Shrubs, Bulbous rooted Flowers and Dwarf Box. Any person wishing to purchase the above, is requested to apply at the garden in the city of Washington, near the Centre Market. ALICE HEPBURN, ALEXANDER HEPBURN. October 6-3w3t
LEASE FOR SALE.
ON Square No. 464 in the City of Washington, near the Centre Market, all the Improvements of David Neplum, deceased, and a Lease for 14 years. Considering the Land being so very near to the best of our markets in the city, the situation thereof will most conspicuously appear to be as good as can be wished for; the much more so as the soil is in excellent order, and the whole adapted to a Kitchen Garden. The Subscribers have also on hand, a small collection of Fruit Trees and Lombardy Poplars, Shrubs, Bulbous rooted Flowers and Dwarf Box. Any person wishing to purchase the above, is requested to apply at the garden in the city of Washington, near the Centre Market. ALICE HEPBURN, ALEXANDER HEPBURN. October 6-3w3t