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Mr. Adams's correspondence continued.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot.
SIRS:
The message mentioned in my last letter, was in these words:
Gentlemen of the Senate,
The proposition of a fresh negotiation with France, in consequence of advances made by the French government, has excited so general an attention and so much conversation, as to have given occasion to many manifestations of the public opinion, from which it appears to me, that a new modification of the embassy will give more general satisfaction to the legislature and to the nation, and perhaps better answer the purposes we have in view. It is on this supposition, that I now recommend Oliver Ellsworth, Esq. Chief Justice of the United States, Patrick Henry, Esq. late Governor of Virginia, and William Vans Murray, Esq. our minister resident at the Hague, to be envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to the French Republic, with full powers to discuss and settle by a treaty all controversies between the United States and France. It is not intended that the two former of these gentlemen shall embark for Europe, until they shall have received from the Executive Directory assurances signified by their Secretary of foreign relations, that they shall be received in character, that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to that character by the law of nations, and that a minister or ministers of equal powers shall be appointed and commissioned to treat with them.
JOHN ADAMS.
February 25, 1799.
To these nominations the Senate advised and consented, and commissions were prepared. My friend Mr. Henry declined, on account of his age, and Governor Davis, of North Carolina, was appointed in his place. During all this transaction, no motion was made in Senate to pass a resolution that a mission to France was inexpedient. With the dispatches from Talleyrand before his eyes, I believe no member of the Senate would have been willing to record his name in favor of such a resolution, among yeas and nays. The deputation of Senators made no remonstrances to me against the mission or diplomatic communications on which it was founded, but only against the missionary, Mr. Murray.
I sent an invitation to the heads of departments to assemble in my chamber, to consult upon the instructions to be given to our envoys. They all met me accordingly, and in several long evenings entered into a very serious and deliberate discussion of every article that was to be demanded and insisted on in the proposed treaty. They were all unanimously agreed upon to my entire satisfaction, and reduced to writing. I committed them to the Secretary of State, to be reduced into proper form, to have a fair copy made and transmitted to me, for revision and correction or signature, as there might be occasion.
The yellow fever was expected and we were all obliged to fly for our lives, myself and all my family to Quincy, and the heads of departments, with the public offices to Trenton.
I had repeatedly endeavored to impress upon the mind of the Secretary of State, the necessity of transmitting to me as soon as possible, his draught of the instructions, that they might be finished and signed, and every thing prepared for the departure of the envoys. I waited with much concern, expecting from day to day to receive the instructions, but no instructions appeared. At length, instead of them, I received a letter signed by all five heads of the departments, ear-
nestly entreating me to suspend the mission!
I was astonished at this unexpected, this obstinate and persevering opposition to a measure, that appeared so clearly to me to be so essential to the peace and prosperity of the nation, and the honor of the government, at home and abroad. I was not a little surprised at the unanimity of the heads of departments; for two of them had always appeared moderate and candid in relation to this mission. My instantaneous determination was to go to Trenton, meet the gentlemen face to face, to confer with them coolly on the subject, and convince them, or be convinced by them, if I could. On my way, I called upon Chief Justice Ellsworth, at his seat in Windsor, and had a conversation of perhaps two hours with him. He was perfectly candid. Whatever should be the determination, he was ready at an hour's warning to comply. If it was thought best to embark immediately, he was ready. If it was judged more expedient to postpone it for a little time, though that might subject him to a winter voyage, that danger had no weight with him. If it was concluded to defer it till spring, he was willing to wait.
In this disposition I took leave of him. He gave me no intimation that he had any thought of a journey to Trenton. I lodged at Hartford, not yet purified of the yellow fever, and there I caught something very like it, or least almost as bad, a most violent cold, attended with a constant fever, which rendered me for six weeks more fit for a chamber and a bed of sickness, than for uncomfortable journeys, or much labor of the head or hands. However, I would not consent to be retarded on my journey and reached Trenton, where Mr. Hamilton had arrived a few hours before me. Governor Davis had been there some time. All as I was I sent for the heads of departments. Four of them were there. The attorney general was gone to Virginia. Many days were employed in conferences with them, sometimes at my own apartments, and sometimes at their offices.
The inhabitants of Trenton had been wrought up to a pitch of political enthusiasm that surprised me. The universal opinion appeared to be, that the first arrivals from Europe would bring the glorious news, that Louis the Eighteenth was restored to the throne of France, and reigning triumphantly at Versailles. Suwarrows, at the head of his victorious Russian army, was to have marched from Italy to Paris, on one side, and Prince Charles, at the head of an Austrian army, was to have marched from Germany to Paris on the other, and detachments from both armies were to march down to Havre, to receive the king, who was to be brought over by a British fleet and escorted with flying colors to Versailles. I could scarcely believe my own senses when I heard such reveries. Yet the heads of departments appeared to believe them, and urge them as decisive arguments for suspending the embarkation of our envoys till the spring. In vain did I urge the immense distances the two imperial armies had to march, the great number of towns and cities in the route of both, in positions chosen with great skill, fortified with exquisite art, defended by vast trains of heavy ordnance, garrisoned by numerous troops of soldiers perfectly disciplined, and animated with all the obstinacy and ardor of the revolutionary spirit. In vain did I allege the military maxim, which would certainly govern both Prince Charles and Suwarrows, that is, never to leave a fortified city in the rear of your army in possession of your enemy. That the siege of one town would consume the whole season. That neither the Russians nor Austrians were probably provided with the mortars and heavy cannon necessary for sieges. Nothing would do—Louis XVIII. must be upon the throne of France. Well, suppose he is, what harm will there be in embarking our envoys? They will congratulate his majesty, and if his majesty cannot receive them under their credentials to the French republic, he will be glad to see them in his kingdom, and assure them of his royal protection till they can write home for fresh commissions, and such shall be ready for them at a moment's warning. In vain did I urge the entire
change of property in France, and the necessity the present possessors were under to defend themselves at every sacrifice and every risque. Mr. Ellsworth had arrived in two or three days after me. I invited him and Gov Davis to dine with me alone, that we might converse with entire freedom. At table, Mr. Ellsworth expressed an opinion somewhat similar to that of heads of department and the public opinion of Trenton. Is it possible, Chief Justice, said I, that you can seriously believe that the Bourbons are or will be soon restored to the throne of France? Why, said Mr. Ellsworth, so it looks a good deal so. I should not be afraid to stake my life upon it, that they will not be restored in seven years; if they ever are, was my reply. And then I entered into long detail of my reasons for this opinion. They would be tedious to enumerate here, and time has superceded the necessity of them.
The result of the conversation was, that Mr. Davis was decidedly for embarking immediately, as he always had been from his first arrival, and Mr. Ellsworth declared himself satisfied and willing to embark as soon as I pleased.
Mr. Hamilton, who had been some time in town and had visited me several times, came at last to remonstrate against the mission to France. I received him with great civility, as I always had done from my first knowledge of him. I was fortunately in a very happy temper and a very good humor. He went over the whole ground of the victories of Suwarrows and Prince Charles, and the inflexible determination of the two imperial courts, in concert with Great Britain, to restore the house of Bourbon to their kingdom. That there was no doubt the enterprise was already accomplished, or at least it would be, before the end of the campaign. That Mr. Pitt was determined to restore the Bourbons. That the confidence of the nation in Mr. Pitt was unbounded. That the nation was now so united, and determined to support Mr. Pitt and his resolution to restore the monarchy of France. His eloquence and vehemence wrought the little man up to a degree of heat and effervescence like that which General Knox used to describe of his conduct in the battle of Monmouth, and which General Lee used to call his paroxysms of bravery, but which he said would never be of any service to his country. I answered him in general, as I had answered the heads of department and Judge Ellsworth—but to no purpose. He repeated over and over again the unalterable resolution of Mr. Pitt and the two imperial courts, the invincible heroism of Suwarrows and Prince Charles, and the unbounded confidence of the British empire in Mr. Pitt, with such agitation and violent action, that I really pitied him, instead of being displeased. I only added, that I differed with him in opinion on every point, and that instead of restoring the Bourbons, it would not be long before England would make peace. I treated him throughout with great mildness and civility; but after he took leave, I could not help reflecting, in my own mind on the total ignorance he had betrayed of every thing in Europe, in France, England and elsewhere. Instead of that unbounded confidence in Mr. Pitt, I knew that the nation had been long working up almost to a ripeness for rebellion against Mr. Pitt, for continuing the war. Accordingly it was not long before Mr. Pitt was obliged to resign, the peace of Amiens was made, and Napoleon acknowledged. Mr. Hamilton, in his most famous pamphlet, has hinted at this conversation, and squinted at my simplicity for expecting peace.
Upon the whole, I directed the instructions to be prepared, the heads of departments were assembled, and the instructions deliberately considered, paragraph by paragraph and unanimously approved by me and by them. Indeed there had never been any difference of opinion among us on any article of the instructions.
The instructions were presented to the envoys and they requested to embark in the United States frigate as soon as possible. For some cause or other in the state of the ship, they landed in Spain, and went by land from Corunna to Paris on the same route which Mr. Dana and I had travelled twenty years before, that is, in
1780. Before their arrival, a revolution had occurred and the Consular government succeeded the Directory.
Had Mr. Murray's nomination been approved, he would probably have finished the business long before and obtained compensation for all spoliations.
JOHN ADAMS. Quincy, May 2, 1809.
RESOLVED, by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the Treasurer of the city shall on or before the first day of August next, collect all monies now due to the Corporation, or shall take all legal measures to recover the same, and shall likewise on or before the said first day of August, render a full statement of his accounts to the City Council, and in default thereof the Mayor is hereby requested to put his bond in suit.
GEORGE ANDREWS, President of the First Chamber. E. B. CALDWELL, President of the Second Chamber. Treasurer's Office, May 15, 1809.
IN pursuance of the above Resolution, and in order to carry the same into full effect, the subscriber will (ten days after this notification) enforce, by distress and sale of the property of delinquents, the amount of taxes due the Corporation of the City of Washington without respect to persons.
HENRY WHETCROFT, Treasurer of Washington City.
District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit: ON the petition of ISAAC NORRISS an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington country aforesaid, for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Isaac Norris that on the 29th day of May inst. at the hour of nine o'clock A. M. at the Court Room at Long's Tavern the oath prescribed by the act of Congress entitled, "An Act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia," will be administered to the said Isaac Norris and a Trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist three times a week before that day.
By order of the honorable Wm. Cranch, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. WM BRENT, CLK. May 15—St.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber on the 3rd day of April last, a negro man named OSMOND, about 23 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a yellowish complexion, and when spoken to has a remarkable way of shutting one of his eyes. He has for several years past been in the possession of Mr. W. Robinson, late of Frederick City & has a wife at Mr. Humphries' at Harper's Ferry, and is perhaps now lurking in that neighborhood, but I have understood that he has been seen boating flour thence to George Town & passes as a freeman. He had on when he went off a blue jacket and white pantaloons, but it is likely he has changed his dress—I will give twenty dollars to any person who secures him in jail, so that I get him again, or I will pay that sum and all reasonable charges upon his being delivered to me. All persons are forewarned from harboring, employing, or carrying the said negro out of this state.
THOS. RICHARDS. Orange County, Virginia, May 9.
PUBLIC SALE. WILL be Sold at public Auction without reserve, on Tuesday the 23rd of May next at 11 o'clock A. M. at John P. Neales, on F Street, near the War Office—one feather bed, one desk, looking-glass, tea board, mahogany stand, one mahogany tea table, bedsteads, blankets, sheets, desk, book case, one cupboard, one share in the Building Company, one horse, ten plate stove—and sundry other articles too tedious to mention—Terms of Sale made known on the day.
SAML. SPEAKE, Auct'r. May 17—
VERY CHEAP SPRING GOODS. THE Subscriber has just returned from Philadelphia with an extensive assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS. Amongst which are a variety of fancy muslins and other fancy articles for ladies and gentlemen, which will be sold much lower than usual for Cash or to punctual customers.
THOS. W. PATRO. May 17—
DR. ROBERT FRENCH RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY in Georgetown and its vicinity. He keeps his shop in the House lately occupied by Dr. John Weems, deceased.
May 3—tf
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.
THAT Application will be made for the renewal of the following LOST Certificates, of the United States Light per Cent Stock, issued by Joseph Moore, Register of the Treasury, in favor of John Barnes.
viz. 7th Oct 1800, No. 2, for $4000 8th Aug. 1801, 11, 400 13, 100
George Town, Dist. of Columbia JOHN BARNES. May 8—6w.
WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, on the 20th day of May ensuing, at 1 o'clock A. M. at Drummond's Tavern, LOT numbered 1, in square numbered 949. The lot is advantageously situated near the Marine Barracks. The terms of sale are half cash, and a note well endorsed for the balance payable in sixty days. An indisputable title will be made.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct'r. May 10—tds.
SAMUEL STETTLNIUS, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEAR THE CENTRE MARKET. HAS received from Philadelphia and now opened a GENERAL ASSORTMENT of Seasonable DRY GOODS, among which are:
 Elegant Calicoes,  do. wide Glanzes,  Gingham,  Cotton & Silk Chambrays,  Elegant Vest Patterns,  Ready made Table Cloths,  Bed Spreads,  Country Prints,  Dumlets,  Cotton Cassimere,  Blue Nankens,  Short Yellow do.  Long do. do.  Cotton Checks,  Linen do.  Cotton Stockings, white and colored for men and women,  Entstings for Dresses,  Serpetines,  Colored Cambrics,  Cotton Shawls,  Madras Handkerchiefs,  White Crap,  Pink do.  Bandanna Handkerchiefs of assorted colors,  A large assortment of fashionable Bonnets,  Silk Shawls,  do. black do.  do. do. Handkerchiefs,  A General Assortment of Silk and Kid Gloves for ladies and gentlemen,  Fish Linen,  German do.  A General Assortment of Cotton Muslins,  An extensive Assortment of black, colored, high heeled Morocco Shoes for ladies and misses,  Morocco Slippers  Leather do.  Kid Shoes,  Suspenders,  Shirring Gumbres,  Linen do.  Cotton Gumbres,  Most elegant Robes for Ladies Dresses,  Embroidered Muslins for Dresses, plain, spangled and figured Leno,  Muslin and Leno Shawls,  Fans,  A variety of Silk and Mantua Ribbons,  White Silk Stocks for ladies and gentlemen,  Lead colored do.  Nankeen do. do.  Cotton in Bales,  Artificial Flowers, and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate.  Those Ladies and Gentlemen who will favor him with their calls, may rest assured to be accommodated to their entire satisfaction in all respects. He offers also for Sale by Wholesale.  25 Boxes Brown Havana Sugar,  1000 Pounds best Green Coffee,  4000 do. Second quality do.  1000 do. Third do. do.  12 Boxes Tin,  1 Pipe genuine Holland Gin, with certificate,  15000 best Clarified Quills,  150 Pieces Hat Bindings,  1 Bale Gurrabs,  1 Do. Batas,  1 Do. Cotton Checks,  300 Pieces Yellow Nankens,  10 Boxes Window Glass, 10 by 12,  Furniture Calicoes,  Fashionable do.  Undressed do.  25 Dozen Cambic Handkerchiefs,  Dowlas & Ticklenburg,  Oil Cloth, Diaper Table Cloth & Toweling,  Tapes,  Cloth colored Sewing Silk,  Black do.  300 Pieces Satin, Lutestring and Glazed Ribbons,  60 Do. Galloon Bindings,  25 Dozen White Cotton Stockings for men,  25 Do. do. do. women,  36 Do. Ladies Combs,  25 Pieces Boot Strap Webbing,  Cotton Stripes,  Linen do.  1000 Pounds Spanish Seal Leather,  20 Pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  36 Do. Cotton Cambrics,  1 Chest Old Hyson Tea,  1 Do. Young do.  6 Do. Hyson Skin do. of 13 lbs. each,  50 Dozen Common half pint Tumblers,  25 Do. strong ditto do.  5 Do. plain quart Decanters,  5 Do. pint Decanters,  15 Do. plain Wine Glasses,  Spanish Segars,  Pocket Looking Glasses,  12 Pounds Twine.  All of which he will sell low for CASH. approved Notes. Washington May 3—St&W

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, MAY 19.
Monday next is the day fixed by law for the first session of the 11th Congress of the United States. Several of its members have already arrived in the city; amongst whom are Messrs. Thruston and Gaillard of the Senate, and Messrs. Varnum, Cutts, Bacon, Gannett, Gardner, Thompson, Van Rensselaer, Emott, Whitehill, Johnston, Howard, Lyon and Poindexter, of the House of Representatives.
The frigate John Adams, Captain Evans, left the Navy Yard at this place on Tuesday last, and proceeded down the river. The Essex is expected to sail in a day or two.
The Boston papers state the federal gain of Representatives in 160 towns, at eight. The Senate will consist of 22 federalists, and 18 republicans.
The total votes given in for Governor of Connecticut at the late election were For Jonathan Trumbull, Fed. 14,650 Asa Spalding, Rep. 8,150
Fed. maj. 6,500 The Legislature met at Hartford on the 4th inst. and chose Lyman Law Speaker of the lower House. The Council is federal of course.
Mr. Boyle, who was lately appointed governor for the Illinois territory, has declined that appointment, and accepted the office of Judge of the Court of Appeals, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the hon. Robert Trimble. (Kentucky Pa.)
Mr. Stephens, author of "War in Disguise," in a late speech in the British House of Commons, said—
"America has made use of this argument, and alleged that our trade has not been damaged from the Berlin decree. But even the British party in America has not been bold enough in the face of such open and continued misrepresentation, to state how the fact really was—Mr. Pickering, who had so ably and justly defended the British cause, had not stated it."
From this, and various other expressions used by the British ministry and their supporters, there can remain no question on the mind of any impartial or disinterested man, that they claim, and claim justly, the whole clan of Junta Federalists as their own. Baltimore Evening Post.
The Boston junto, who but a few months ago were loudly threatening a division of the union, finding public opinion adverse to the plan, have not only abandoned it for the present, but stoutly deny that they entertained any such idea. This sneaking conduct of the junto reminds us of the anecdote related of a Scotchman, who, creeping through the hedge of an orchard with the intent to rob, was discovered by the owner, who called out to him, "hoot mon, where are you gangin'?"—"Bock agen." Tren. True Am.
The invaluable chemical laboratory of John Harrison, in the Northern Liberties of this city, were on Sunday morning between the hours of twelve and one o'clock consumed by fire; the laboratory stood several hundred yards from the high road and from the habitations of the neighborhood, and as no work was going on at the time, there is from this and other causes strong ground to believe that it was purposely set on fire; an attempt was made some time since to poison Mr. Harrison and his wife, & the poison had actually been taken in a small quantity; the black boy who made the attempt is now in prison for the crime; a similar attempt had been made to set fire to his house, but the combustibles were timely discovered.
Independent of the atrocious crime of this mischief, the destruction of this most important work is to be deplored as it might, from its comprehensive means and perfection in all the most important branches of chemistry, be deemed a national establishment; having been the fruit of research made with great diligence and industry by Mr. Harrison in various parts of Europe, it had reached after twelve years of indefatigable labor and unremitting industry that point of completion, which with only a small protection from the fostering hands of government, would have rendered the United States perfectly independent of Europe in every article produced by chemical science. We cannot help ascribing the destruction of this work
to the same source from which so many of the domestic efforts of industry have already experienced enmity and conflagration. Mr. Harrison's loss cannot be much less than 60,000 dollars. Philadelphia paper.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE E. GERRY. The "assurances" to which President Adams has referred, as having been imparted to him in conversation, by Mr. Gerry, are presumed by the latter to have reference to those which the French directory made to him by their minister, Mr. Talleyrand, and by confidential persons, after the departure of the French envoys. They were expressed in the strongest terms, to evince the disposition of the directory, for accommodating all subjects of difference between the two republics—for accrediting any minister or ministers which should thereafter have been sent by the United States, immediately on the presentation of their letters of credence; for adopting a commercial treaty that should be liberal and beneficial to the said states; and for making effectual arrangements to discharge the numerous and just demands of American citizens, on the French republic. Indeed the 'assurances' were such, as that my departure from them must have forfeited any subsequent claim of credit on the part of the French republic. Bos. Pat.
Belligerent Monarchs.—As there is every probability of a renewal of the war on the Continent of Europe, I have consulted the calendars, with a view to present my readers with the age of the principal royal actors in this tragic drama, and I find it to stand as follows:
 George III king of Britain, will be 72 next June.  Francis II. Emperor of Germany and king of Austria, was 42 last February.  Napoleon I. Emperor of France, will be 41 next Aug.  Frederick William III. king of Prussia, will be 40 next Aug.  Alexander I. Emperor of Russia was 33 last Dec.  I have no data by which to judge of the age of the present Grand Sultan, who it would appear is likely to take a pretty active part in the contest; but it appears that the four most absolute of the belligerent monarchs are nearly of an age, and that two of them are younger than the imperial Napoleon. Phil. paper.
Philadelphia, May 15. Assurances have been given by the Secretary of State that there is no objection to permit British vessels to load in conformity with the 2d section of the act of the 9th of Jan. 1809, on giving bond, conditioned that the vessel shall not proceed to a foreign port, which bonds will become null on the 10th June, by the effect of the law, under the President's proclamation of the 19th of April, 1809.
New York, May 16. A gentleman who arrived here in the brig Jane, from St. Bartholemews, informs that Ad. Chochrane had taken two of the French ships of the line that made their escape from the Saints. The other one made her escape by superior sailing.
QUEBEC, APRIL 20. PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT OF LOWER CANADA. SPEECH Of his Excellency the Governor in Chief, to both houses of the Legislature, delivered on Thursday last: Gentlemen, &c.
"When I prorogued the last Provincial Parliament, it was under the impressions of a probability, that circumstances might shortly take place under which I should be desirous of availing myself of Legislative assistance; and I hastened the election of a new House of Assembly, in order that in such event, no inconvenience might be experienced from the interruption that must otherwise have ensued, on the expiration of the term for which the last House had been chosen. It was impossible then to foresee that the pending discussion between his majesty's government and that of the United States, in which the interests of this province are so materially involved, should remain so long without being brought to a decided issue. It might reasonably have been expected, indeed, that the more the subject was discussed, the more would the true interest of the American states become obvious to the people at large of that country, and that, induced by these, long ere this an accommodation honorable and advantageous to both parties might have taken place. I am only enabled to state to you, that such has not been the course that
has been pursued. The conduct of the American government, so far as we are acquainted with it, has carried no indications of a conciliatory disposition. In pity to the sufferings of their own people, to whom it was infinitely more injurious than it was to those against whom the measure was directed, they have raised the Embargo, but they have substituted for it an act by which after the 20th of May next all intercourse with Great Britain and France is prohibited. As a feature of hostility this is even more strongly marked than the embargo was, and when coupled with the language which was held by the leading people during the discussion it underwent, as well as on every other occasion, in which England was adverted to during the session of Congress, it furnishes no ground on which we should be led to a departure from that vigilance & caution which, in our peculiar situation, have hitherto been thought so necessary. I feel myself warranted in the reliance I place on your ready co-operation in the renewal of those acts which, with a particular view to this object, were passed in the last Parliament, and which will otherwise expire with the present session, or in any other measure which may be deemed expedient.
"In these eventful times no transaction, however distant the scene, or however unconnected we may appear to be with the object, can be indifferent to us. I have no doubt that your hearts glow with a generous sympathy in the glorious cause in which Spain has drawn the sword, even though your interest were not increased in it by the interference of his majesty's arms. However various the fortunes of the contending parties may have been, the issue is still in the hands of Providence. Let us trust in his gracious interposition in favor of a gallant people contending against the worst of tyrannies; but should he, for purposes unknown to us, finally doom them to fall, Britain may at least console herself with the reflection of having discharged a duty which cannot, but be pleasing in his all-benevolent eye; while the extent of the assistance she has afforded them, and the magnanimity with which she has stepped forward to share in their dangers, must carry conviction to the world that she fights not for herself alone. A truth which the Portuguese nation has already experienced. That nation has been delivered from the most intolerable oppression, by the successful victory of Vameira, and the subsequent evacuation of their country by their merciless enemy. Events, which as they have added to the lustre of his majesty's arms are subjects of congratulation to us, as they must be of peculiar satisfaction that they occurred in favor of a people so long and so faithfully the friends and allies of Britain.
MARRIED, On Monday evening last, by the Reverend Mr. Roberts, Mr. Andrew Way, jun. of this city, to Mrs. Mary Matilda Pawson, of Baltimore.
TAMMANY SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON. ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
The Society having assembled at the Council Fire of their Great Wigwam, (Lindsay's Hotel) on Friday, the 12th day of the month of Flowers, and 317th year of discovery, (May 12th, 1809,) proceeded to the appointment of officers for one year, when the following brothers were declared duly elected, to wit:—
 Grand Sachem—HENRY ABORN.  Secretary—WILLIAM LAMBERT.  Treasurer—JOSHUA J. MOORE.  Sachems.  Wm. P. Gardner, Rd. Dinmore, R. C. Weightman, Bernard Smith, Henry Herford, Wm. Cooper, Wm. Lambert, John Seassford, Wm. R. Cozens, Sam. S. Hamilton, Joshua J. Moore, Charles Jones, Zephaniah Ferrall, Geo. W. Lindsay, Geo. Andrews, Benjamin Burch. 
Tammany Society. Wigwam, 12th Flowers, 317. On motion, Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this Society be presented to brother Bernard Smith, for the appropriate Long Talk this day delivered by him; and that he be requested to furnish a copy for publication. Extract from the minutes, WILLIAM LAMBERT, Secretary.
A LONG TALK, Delivered before the Tammany Society of Washington, at the Anniversary Meeting, on Friday the 12th May, 1809, by Bernard Smith: Brothers,
Conscious of my inability to perform, in a suitable manner, the task which your partiality has imposed on me, I should have declined the attempt, were I not convinced that you
will view with candor and indulgence, the many defects which I fear will be found in the Talk I am now about to deliver.
Brothers, As we have assembled for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of Tammany, the patron of our order, it may be expected that I should say something concerning him. But as his character is well known to most of you, I shall merely observe that he was an Indian Chief of distinguished merit; that he smoked the Calumet of peace with Penn and his associates, on their arrival in this country, and always continued their friend and protector.
Brothers, That liberty is more easily acquired than preserved, is a fact too well authenticated in history to admit of the least doubt. It has ever been the fate of republics to be cursed with a class of turbulent inhabitants, unworthy of the name of citizens, who, not content with enjoying a share of public honors and emoluments, have arrogantly claimed the exclusive right of governing the commonwealth. Aided by foreign gold, and frequently by foreign troops, these miscreants have generally succeeded in establishing an oppressive despotism on the ruins of democracy.
Brothers, Although but little more than thirty years have elapsed since we assumed the rank of an independent nation, attempts have already been made to demolish the temple of liberty. Soon after the revolution an Aristocratic Junto, made its appearance among us. These "Choice Spirits," arrogantly claiming the appellation or imaginary superiority of "the well born," or "the best blood in the land," evinced a strong desire "to be put into a hole by themselves"—to be decorated with stars and garters, as distinguishing badges to place them above the mass of the people. These liberticidal projects, pointed out the necessity of brightening the chain of friendship, which unites together brethren of the same principles. Several patriotic associations, were accordingly formed. Among those the Sons of Tammany stand on eminent ground. During the reign of terror and proscription, when republicanism was at its lowest ebb, they remained firm at their posts, and like the band of Leonidas, determined never to surrender their liberties but with their lives.
Brothers, After an arduous struggle, the friends of liberty obtained a glorious victory over their opponents. The sage of Monticello, the virtuous and patriotic Jefferson, was placed in the Executive Chair. I will not attempt to pronounce a panegyric on his administration. It is indeed unnecessary, for his services are engraved on the heart of every American Patriot. The arrows of calumny have been hurled at him in vain. Nine tenths of his fellow-citizens, have, in language the most solemn and impressive, proclaimed to the world, that he has not ceased to deserve well of his country.
Brothers, While we were enjoying the blessings of peace, the rivalry and ambition of two of the European powers rekindled the flames of war, which had been for a short time extinguished in the old world. And although it was reasonable to expect that we should escape the evils they were inflicting on each other, we have, nevertheless, been injured and insulted by both. My feelings will not permit me to enter into a detail of the aggressions committed by them on these unoffending tribes. Suffice it to observe that the law of nations has long since been disregarded. Our neutral rights have been violated and contemned, and a mortal blow has been aimed at our sovereignty and independence, by the promulgation of edicts regulating our commerce and imposing a tribute on our citizens.
If one of the belligerent powers has lately evinced a disposition to atone for numerous and unprovoked acts of hostility, it may, in my opinion, be attributed alone to recent events in Europe and to the effects of the judicious policy adopted by the legislative and executive branches of our government.
Brothers, It is to be regretted that, while we are menaced and insulted from abroad, attempts should be made to excite commotions at home. A junto, however, exists in the bosom of our country, who, prompted by factious ambition, and the malignant feelings of party spirit, or corrupted by foreign influence, have for some time past been engaged in a treasonable conspiracy against the constitution and indivisibility of the American Republic. Gracious God! Are the scenes of La Vendee to be re-enacted in this country? Forbid it, ye shades of Washington, Franklin, Greene, Warren and Montgomery! I am at a loss for words to
express my indignation at the work of these modern Catilines. "Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man" who would raise himself to greatness "on his country's ruin?"
Brothers, Connected by the indissoluble bands of patriotic friendship, the Sons of Tammany ought ever to constitute a national guard. The Citadel of Liberty will then be assailed in vain. Let it always be remembered that "Divide et impera" has been the motto of tyrants, as well before as since the time of Philip of Macedon. It is peculiarly our duty, on all occasions, to oppose this detested maxim, and to prevent the demon of discord from being introduced into our Wigwams.
Brothers, By unanimity we have hitherto preserved our liberties and independence, notwithstanding the dangerous machinations of our enemies. But should the period arrive when the republican phalanx shall be broken, it does not require the gift of prophecy to foretell that the fall of our country will be complete, and we shall be set up as an everlasting beacon to warn the unborn children of future ages, how the freest country on earth trampled upon the blessings of the Great Spirit, and imprudently destroyed the happiness of themselves and their posterity.
The Society having adjourned, a few republican friends were introduced into the Wigwam, when the above Long Talk was delivered by brother B. Smith; after which they partook of an excellent supper, and the following toasts were drunk accompanied with patriotic songs and odes.
 The seventeen tribes of the American people.—May they always be thankful to the Great Spirit for the peculiar advantages with which they have been blessed, and preserve bright the chain of union. (Firm let the sons of freedom be,) 3 cheers.  Thomas Jefferson.—Alike distinguished in public life and in his retirement, by the love of true friends, and the hatred of unprincipled enemies of his country. May his latter days be happy and his example imitated. (Thy fame, great Jefferson, shall last.) 3 cheers.  James Madison, Grand Sachem of these tribes.—The able statesman, and enlightened patriot. May he continue to deserve the respect of foreign nations, and the approbation of his own. (Behold the Chief who now commands.) 3 cheers.  George Clinton, farther of the Council.—His revolutionary services and uniform zeal in the cause of liberty have justly merited and received the confidence of his fellow citizens. (Remember Stony Point, ye brave.) 3 cheers.  Public Officers.—May they ever be completely guarded against the artful intrigues of pretended friends & officious dictators. (Of fawning sycophants beware.) 1 cheer.  The eleventh grand Council of the nation.—May it protect our infant manufactures as the surest means of controlling foreign influence. (Let arts and sciences improve.) 2 cheers.  The illustrious Chief of the revolutionary army.—In him the prudence of Fabius and valor of Cincinnatus were combined—hallowed be his tomb. Let his eminent virtues remain as a pattern for succeeding heads of the tribes. (Your hero's heavy loss deplore.) Solemn Silence.  The other departed warriors and sages who sought for and obtained our independence.—May their memory be revered, and their services deeply engraven on the hearts of all their countrymen. (They braved the dark impending storm.) Solemn Silence.  Our republican brethren throughout the Union.—May the recent but partial success of our political opponents evince the necessity of preserving unanimity. (To keep us free we all should join.) 3 cheers.  The sons of Tammany wherever they reside.—May they still continue to be distinguished for their amor patriae, attachment to liberty, and detestation of tyrannical oppression. (Your chosen patrons imitate.) 2 cheers.  Our red brethren, the aborigines of this land.—Instead of savage warfare and unjustifiable cruelties, may they improve the advantages they now enjoy, in the cultivation of useful arts, and the prospect of undisturbed tranquility. (To Jefferson the charge they owe.) 1 cheer. 

12. The warriors and sachems across the great water.—May their destructive hatchet be speedily buried, succeeded by the calumet of lasting peace.
(Let the Olive branch be spread.)
1 cheer.
13. Agriculture, commerce and industrial improvements.—May they ever be encouraged and maintained by the governments and people of these tribes.
(To America, commerce & freedom.)
2 cheers.
14. Aspiring domestic traitors.—If they still remain incorrigible without any sign of amendment, let Haman's exaltation be their merited portion.
(Rogues march.)
3 groans.
15. Political earwigs.—The sovereign people believe their servants have sufficient wisdom and firmness to unravel and repel their insidious machinations.
(They labor hard, perhaps, in vain.)
3 cheers.
16. The district of Columbia.—May its inhabitants soon participate in all the privileges enjoyed by their fellow-citizens of the respective tribes.
(Protect your government seat.)
2 cheers.
17. The fair daughters of the land we live in.—May their approving smiles reward the brave defenders of their country's honor and independence.
(The blooming maid the hero view'd.)
9 cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Wm. P. Gardner, grand sachem.—The great body of the American people.—Citizens! Preserve with manly firmness the integrity and indivisibility of your republic. You have every thing to hope for, and nothing to fear.
3 cheers.
By Richard Dimmore, father of the council.—The Essex junto, and their committee of correspondence in this district. An honest administration will despise and a discriminating people control their machinations.
3 cheers.
By Dr. J. H. Blake, (a visitor.)—The spirit of republicanism, whilst it teaches us to respect the rights of other nations, it arms us with fortitude to defend our own.
3 cheers.
By James A. Porter, (a visitor.)—To the enemies of democracy the fate of Tantalus.
3 cheers.
By James M. Varnum, (a visitor.)—The tree of liberty.—May it be watered with water so congenial to its nature as to expand its branches to every village of the globe.
3 cheers.
By H. Aborn.—Our political opponents, whose actions, like the apple of Eve, are fair to the eye, whilst their effects are baneful as the hemlock. May they be suspended on the gibbet of public detestation.
3 cheers.
By J. Sessford.—May parties never cease whilst there remains one tory to envenom the atmosphere of the United Tribes.
3 cheers.
NEW GROCERY STORE.
SAMUEL BURCH,
NEW JERSEY AVENUE, OPPOSITE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Has just received and offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, an assortment of GROCERIES of the most SUPERIOR QUALITY. MAY 19—
PUBLIC SALE.
VALUABLE UNIMPROVED LOTS In the city of Washington, for sale at Auction on the 10th June, 1809.
5 Lots in sq. 219, Nos. 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11; the two first are situated on an eminence in direct view of the President's House with a beautiful prospect of the river Potomac; they are in a very salubrious situation, and excellent water can be procured at a small expence. For a gentleman's dwelling house, there is not a superior spot in the whole city.
3 Lots in sq. 168, Nos. 9, 10 & 11; the situation of these lots is valuable for business. They lie in the neighborhood of Dr. Ellzey, Caleb Swann, John Tayloe and many others; No. 9 is a corner lot, well situated for a store, it being in the thickest settled part of the city and near to the War Office; the adjoining lots are built on
3 Lots in sq. 458, Nos. 1, 2, 3; these lots are situated back of Mr. Weightman's book store and Lindsay's hotel and are contiguous to the public market.
The plat of the foregoing squares and lots can be seen by applying to the subscriber, who will show the premises. Title indisputable.
SAM. SPEAKE, Auct.
N. B. The above property will be shown to persons inclined to purchase, on application to Samuel Speake, previous to the day of sale.
May 19—
MISS FINAGAN
RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress, that she still continues the corner house on the Pennsylvania Avenue. May 19—
THIS is to give notice that the subscribers of Prince George's County have obtained from the Orphans Court of said county, in Maryland, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Nathaniel Clagett, late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers at or before the 19th day of Nov. next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to HANNIBAL CLAGETT, who is hereby authorised to receive the same. Given under our hands this 19th day of May, eighteen hundred and nine.
WILLIAM MARSHALL, NICHOLAS YOUNG, WM. R. CLAGETT, HANNIBAL CLAGETT. May 19—6w.
PATENT KNAPSACKS.
THE Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully solicited to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN P. LIHERBETTE, 81, Maiden Lane, New-York. To whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Laurebe, at the city of Washington. May 19—eop4m.
RUNAWAY.
VACHEL BROWNE, about 14 years of age, a mulatto boy, of a pleasing countenance—had on a greenish under jacket and new linen trousers. It is believed he is secreted or lurking in the city. Any person bringing him home or locking him in jail shall be well rewarded; and all persons are forbidden harboring or in any respect whatever assisting him at their peril. ROBERT ELLIOTT. Capitol Hill, May 18, 1809.
TO LET,
TWO FURNISHED ROOMS Next door West of Mrs. Doyme's Boarding House, Pennsylvania Avenue. MAY 12—3t.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following post roads, will be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE, in Washington City, until the tenth day of June next, inclusive.
IN MAINE.
1. From Scodie falls by Scodie, Dennysville, Machias, Jones, Addison, Harrington, Steuben, Gouldsboro', and Sullivan, to Trenton, once a week. Leave Scodie falls every Wednesday at 6 A M, arrive at Dennysville by noon. Leave Dennysville at 1 P M, and arrive at Sullivan the next Saturday by 10 A M—Returning—Leave Sullivan every Saturday at 2 P M, arrive at Dennysville on Tuesday by noon. Leave Dennysville at 1 P M and arrive at Scodie falls by 8 P M.  2. From Dennysville to Eastport once a week. Leave Dennysville every Tuesday noon, & arrive at Eastport at 8 P M. Leave Eastport every Wednesday at 6 A M and arrive at Dennysville by 11 A M.  3. From Trenton, by Buchell, Castine, Buckston, Prospect, Belfast and Ducktrap, to Camden, Thomastown, Warren, Waldoboro', Nobleboro', and New-Castle, to Wiscasset, once a week from Trenton to Castine, and twice from thence to Wiscasset. Leave Trenton every Saturday at 2 P M, and arrive at Castine by 8 P M. Leave Castine every Sunday and Tuesday at 6 A M and arrive at Wiscasset on Tuesday and Thursday by 8 P M. Leave Wiscasset every Wednesday and Friday at 4 A M and arrive at Castine on Friday and Sunday by 8 P M and arrive at Trenton on Saturday by 11 A M.  4. From Buckston, by Frankfort, Hampden, Bangor, Eddington and Orrington, to Buckston, once a week. Leave Buckston every Saturday at 4 A M and arrive at Eddington on Monday by 4 P M. Leave Eddington every Tuesday at 4 A M and arrive at Buckston by 8 P M.  5. From Wiscasset, by New Milford, Gardner and Hallowell, to Augusta, once a week. Leave Wiscasset every Friday at 4 A M and arrive at Augusta by 7 P M. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 4 A M and arrive at Wiscasset by 7 P M.  6. From Portland, by Falmouth, Gray, New Gloucester, Lewistown, Green, Monmouth and Winthrop, to Augusta, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 8 A M and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P M. Leave Augusta every Saturday at 6 A M and arrive at Portland on Sunday by 6 P M.  7. From Hallowell, by Augusta, Vassalboro', Winslow, Waterville, Fairfield and Canaan, to Norridgewock, once a week. Leave Hallowell every Saturday at 6 A M and arrive at Norridgewock on Sunday by 6 P M. Leave Norridgewock every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Hallowell on Tuesday by noon.  8. From Vassalboro', by Fairfax, Unity and Colledgetown, to Hamden, once a week. Leave Vassalboro' every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Hamden on Tuesday by 10 A M. Leave Hamden every Tuesday at 2 P M and arrive at Vassalboro' on Wednesday by 6 P M.  9. From Hallowell, by Augusta, Mount Vernon, Unity, Sharon, Farmington, Chester, Readfield and Augusta, to Hallowell, once a week. Leave Hallowell every Saturday at 6 A M and arrive at Farmington on
Monday by 10 A M. Leave Farmington every Monday at 2 P M and arrive at Hallowell on Tuesday by 6 P M.
10. From Wiscasset, by Bath, Brunswick, North Yarmouth and Falmouth, to Portland, three times a week. Leave Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A M and arrive at Portland by 8 P M. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A M and arrive at Wiscasset by 6 P M.
11. From New Milford, by Ballstown, Palermo and Davidstown, to Belfast, once a week. Leave New Milford every Friday at noon, and arrive at Belfast on Saturday by 6 P M. Leave Belfast every Sunday at 6 A M and arrive at New Milford on Monday by 6 P M.
12. From Brunswick, by Boudoin, Litchfield and Hallowell, to Augusta, once a week. Leave Brunswick every Tuesday noon, & arrive at Augusta by 7 P M. Leave Augusta on Wednesday at 4 A M and arrive at Brunswick by noon.
13. From Portland, by Windham, Bridgetown, Waterford, Paris, Buckfield, Livermore, Turner, Newry and Poland, to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Tuesday at 8 A M and arrive at Turner on Thursday by 10 A M. Leave Turner every Saturday at 6 P M and arrive at Portland the next Monday by 4 P M.
14. From Portland, by Saccarapog, Gorham, Standish, Flintstown, Hiram and Brownfield, to Fryeburg once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Fryeburg by 10 A M—Returning—Leave Fryeburg every Tuesday at 2 P M and arrive at Portland on Wednesday by 6 P M.
15. From Portland, by Gorham, Buckston, Limerick, Limington, Parsonsfield, Newfield, Shapleigh, Lebanon, Doughty's Falls, Sanford, Alfred and Waterboro', to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 11 A M and arrive at Doughty's Falls on Wednesday by 6 P M. Leave Doughty's Falls on Thursday at 6 A M and arrive at Portland the next Monday by 8 A M.
16. From Wiscasset to Booth-Bay, once a week. Leave Booth-Bay every Wednesday at 7 A M and arrive at Wiscasset by 11 A M. Leave Wiscasset at 1 P M and arrive at Booth-Bay by 5 P M.
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
17. From Portsmouth, by Dover, Rochester, Middletown, Ossipee, Moultonboro' Centerharbor and Plymouth to Haverhill and Newbury, Vt. and from Newbury, by Haverhill, Plymouth, New Hampshire, Meredith, Gilmanton, Nottingham and Durham, to Portsmouth, once a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 P M and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 P M. Leave Plymouth on Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 P M and at Newbury by 7 P M—Returning—Leave Newbury every Saturday at 6 A M & arrive at Plymouth by 6 P M. Leave Plymouth at 7 P M and arrive at Portsmouth on Tuesday by 10 A M.  18. From Fryeburg in Maine, by Conway, Bartlett, Rosebrooks and Jefferson to Lancaster once in two weeks. Leave Fryeburg every other Tuesday at 1 P M and arrive at Lancaster on Wednesday by 6 P M. Leave Lancaster every other Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Fryeburg on Tuesday by 10 A M.  19. From Exeter, by Epping, Nottingham, Epsom, Pembroke, Concord, Salisbury, Grafton, Lebanon and Pelham, to Hanover, once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 A M & arrive at Concord by 10 A M on Wednesday. Leave Concord at 11 A M & arrive at Salisbury by 3 P M. Leave Salisbury at 4 P M and arrive at Hanover on Friday by 8 A M—Returning—Leave Hanover every Friday at 1 P M & arrive at Concord on Saturday by 2 P M. Leave Concord at 3 P M and arrive at Exeter on Monday by 3 P M.  20. From Exeter, by Newmarket and Durham, to Dover, once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 6 A M and arrive at Dover by 11 A M. Leave Dover at 1 P M and arrive at Exeter by 7 P M the same day.  21. From Haverhill, Ms. by Chester and Pembroke, to Concord, twice a week. Leave Concord every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A M and arrive at Haverhill by 11 A M. Leave Haverhill every Tuesday and Friday at 1 P M and arrive at Concord by 7 P M.  22. From Portsmouth, by Exeter, Kingston, Haverhill, Andover, Wilmington, Woburn, Medford and Charlestown, to Boston, three times a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 A M and arrive at Exeter by half past 7 A M. Leave Exeter at 8 A M and arrive at Boston by 7 P M—Returning—Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 A M and arrive at Exeter by half past 3 P M. Leave Exeter at 4 P M and arrive at Portsmouth by 7 P M.  23. From Exeter, by Chester, Londonderry, Merrimack, Amherst, Petersboro', Marlboro', Keene & Chesterfield, to Brattleboro', once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 8 A M, arrive at Amherst on Wednesday evening, and at Keene on Thursday by 3 P M. Leave Keene at 4 P M and arrive at Brattleboro', on Friday by 6 P M—Returning—Leave Brattleboro' every Saturday at 4 A M and arrive at Keene by 9 A M. Leave Keene at 10 A M and arrive at Exeter the next Monday by 3 P M.  24. From Salisbury, by Andover, New Chester and Bridgewater to Plymouth, and thence by Holderness, New Hampton and Sanborntown, to Salisbury, once a week, and the reverse the next week. Leave Salisbury every Thursday at 6 A M and arrive at Plymouth by 6 P M. Leave Plymouth Friday 6 A M and arrive at Salisbury by 6 P M.  25. From Haverhill, by Bath, Littleton, Dalton, Lancaster, Guildhall, Lunenburg and Concord, to Littleton, thence by Bath, to Haverhill, once a week. Leave Haverhill on Saturday at 5 A M & arrive at Guildhall on Tuesday by 4 P M. Leave Guildhall on Tuesday by 5 P M and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 P M.  26. From Haverhill, Ms. by Salem, to Windham, once a week. Leave Windham every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Haverhill by 1 P M. Leave Haverhill every Monday at 4 P M and arrive at Windham on Tuesday by noon.  27. From Hanover, by Oxford, to Haverhill, once a week. Leave Hanover every Friday at 9 A M and arrive at Haverhill by 6 P M. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 8 A M and arrive at Hanover by 6 P M.
IN VERMONT.
28. From Littleton, N. H. by Littleton, Vt. St. Johnsbury, Danville, Walden, Greensboro', Craftsboro', Eden and Johnson, to St. Albans, once in two weeks. Leave Littleton, N. H. every other Monday at 6 A M and arrive at St. Albans the next Wednesday by 6 P M. Leave St. Albans every other Thursday at 6 A M and arrive at Littleton N. H. on Saturday by 6 P M.  29. From Windsor, by Woodstock, Royalton, Randolph, Williamstown, Berlin, Montpelier, Middlesex, Waterbury, Bolton, Jericho and Williston, to Burlington, once a week. Leave Windsor every Saturday at 2 P M, arrive at Montpelier on Monday by 3 P M, and at Burlington on Tuesday by 1 P M—Returning—Leave Burlington by 3 P M on Tuesday, arrive at Montpelier on Wednesday by 6 P M and arrive at Windsor on Friday by 10 A M.  30. From Montpelier, by Berlin, Barre, Washington, Corinth, Bradford, Newbury, Ryegate, Barnet, Peacham and Danville, to St. Johnsbury, once a week. Leave Montpelier every Thursday at noon, arrive at Newbury on Friday by 7 P M. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 5 A M and arrive at St. Johnsbury by 5 P M. Returning—Leave St. Johnsbury every Sunday at 6 A M and arrive at Montpelier on Tuesday by 11 A M.  31. From Rutland by Pittsford, Brandon, Leicester, Salisbury, Middlebury, New Haven, Vergennes, Ferrisburg, Charlotte, Shelburne, Burlington, Colchester, Milton, Georgia, St. Albans & Swanton to Highgate twice a week. Leave Rutland every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 A M, arrive at Burlington by 8 P M. Leave Burlington every Thursday and Monday at 4 A M and arrive at Highgate by 8 P M. Returning—Leave Highgate every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 A M and arrive at Burlington by 8 P M. Leave Burlington every Monday and Thursday at 4 A M and arrive at Rutland by 8 P M.  32. From Royalton by Tunbridge, Chelsea and Vershire to Corinth once a week. Leave Royalton every Thursday at noon & arrive at Corinth on Friday by noon. Leave Corinth every Friday at 2 P M and arrive at Royalton on Saturday by noon.  33. From Rutland by Castleton, Fairhaven, Benson, Orwell, Shoreham, Addison, Vergennes, Willboro', Essex C. h. Peru and Plattsburg to Champlain town, once a week. Leave Rutland every Monday at 5 A M and arrive at Fairhaven by 10 A M. Leave Fairhaven at 11 A M and arrive at Champlain town on Thursday by 10 A M. Returning—Leave Champlain town every Thursday at 2 P M and arrive at Rutland the next Sunday by 6 P M.  34. From Middlebury by New Haven, Monkton, Hinesburg, Williston, Jericho, Essex, Westford, Fairfax, Fairfield and Sheldon to Huntsburg, and thence by Berkshire, Enosburg, Bakersfield, Cambridge, Underhill, Jericho, Richmond, Huntington, Starksboro' and Bristol to Middlebury, once a week. Leave Middlebury every Monday at 6 A M, arrive at Jericho by 4 P M and at Huntsburg on Thursday by 2 P M. Returning—Leave Huntsburg every Thursday at 3 P M and arrive at Middlebury on Sunday by 7 P M.  35. From Rutland by Clarendon, Shrewsbury, Satsut and Reading to Windsor, once a week. Leave Rutland every Monday at 6 A M and arrive at Windsor on Tuesday by 10 A M. Returning—Leave Windsor every Tuesday at 7 P M and arrive at Rutland on Wednesday by 7 P M.  36. From Rutland by Timnouth, Wallingford, Danby, Dorset, Manchester, Arlington, Shaftsbury, Bennington and Pittstown to Lansingsburg twice a week. Leave Rutland every Tuesday and Friday at 4 A M and arrive at Bennington on Wednesday and Saturday by 9 A M. Leave Bennington every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 1-2 A M and arrive at Lansingsburg by 4 P M. Returning—Leave Lansingsburg every Monday and Thursday at 8 A M and arrive at Bennington by 3 P M. Leave Bennington at 3 1-2 A M and arrive at Rutland on Tuesday and Friday by 8 P M.  37. From Rutland by Cavendish, Chester, Rockingham, Bellows falls and Westminster to Walpole, once a week. Leave Rutland every Thursday at 6 A M and arrive at Walpole on Friday by noon. Leave Walpole every Saturday at 6 A M and arrive at Rutland on Sunday by 10 A M.  38. From Bennington by Marlboro' Wilmingon and Woodford to Brattleboro', once a week. Leave Bennington every Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Brattleboro' by 6 P M. Leave Brattleboro' every Saturday at 4 A M and arrive at Bennington by 4 P M.
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
39. From Newburyport to Haverhill twice a week. Leave Newburyport every Tuesday and Friday at 5 A M and arrive at Haverhill by 11 A M. Leave Haverhill every Tuesday and Saturday at 1 P M and arrive at Newburyport by 7 P M.  40. From Salem by Danvers, Topsfield and Boxford to Haverhill, once a week. Leave Salem every Monday at 1 P M and arrive at Haverhill by 6 P M. Leave Haverhill every Monday at 5 A M and arrive at Salem by 10 A M.  41. From Boston by Salem and Manchester to Gloucester, three times a week. Leave Gloucester every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Boston by 6 P M. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 A M and arrive at Gloucester by 6 P M.  42. From Salem to Marblehead, six times a week. Leave Salem every day (Sunday excepted) at noon and arrive at Marblehead by 1 P M. Leave Marblehead every day at 2 P M and arrive at Salem by 3 P M.  43. From Boston by Medford, Woburn, Belleria, Chelmsford, Tyngsboro', Dunstable, Amherst, Francisstown, Washington and Claremont to Windsor Vt. twice a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday and Friday at 3 A M, arrive at Belleria by noon, and at Amherst by 4 P M. Leave Amherst at 4 1-2 P M, lodge at Francisstown and arrive at Windsor on Wednesday and Saturday by 2 P M. Returning—Leave Windsor every Tuesday and Friday at 11 A M and arrive at Amherst on Wednesday and Saturday by 8 A M. Leave Amherst on Wednesday and Saturday at 8 1-2 A M and arrive at Boston by 3 P M.  44. From Billerica, by Patucket bridge, Dracut, Pelham and Windham to Londonderry once a week. Leave Billerica every Tuesday, at 1 P M and arrive at Londonderry on Wednesday by 9 A M. Leave Londonderry at 10 A M and arrive at Billerica by 7 P M.  45. From Boston, by Concord, Littleton, Groton, Townsend, Ashby, New Ipswich, Jaffrey, Marlboro' and Keene, to Walpole twice a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday and Friday at 4 A M and arrive at Keene by 8 P M. Leave Keene every Wednesday and Saturday at 3 A M and arrive at Walpole by 9 A M. Returning—Leave Walpole every Tuesday and Friday at 4 P M and arrive at Keene by 8 P M. Leave Keene every Wednesday and Saturday at 3 A M and arrive at Boston by 8 P M.
46. From Boston, by Concord, Stow, Bolton, Lancaster, Leominster, Westminster, Templeton, Gerry, Athol, Orange, Norwich, Winchester, N. H. and Hindusdale, to Brattleboro', Vt. twice a week. Leave Boston every Monday and Thursday at 5 A M and arrive at Westminster by 8 P M and at Brattleboro' on Tuesday and Friday by 8 P M. Leave Brattleboro' every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A M and arrive at Boston on Thursday and Monday by 8 P M.  47. From Worcester, by Holden, Rutland, Hubbardston, Templeton, Winchendon and Fitz William, to Keene once a week. Leave Worcester every Wednesday at 6 A M and arrive at Keene on Thursday noon. Leave Keene every Monday noon, and arrive at Worcester on Tuesday by 6 P M.  48. From Worcester, by Holden, Rutland, Barre, Petersboro', Athol, Warwick, and Northfield to Greenfield, once a week, to return by Wendell and New Salem instead of Warwick and Athol. Leave Worcester every Wednesday at 9 A M and arrive at Greenfield on Thursday by 8 P M. Leave Greenfield every Friday at 6 A M and arrive at Worcester on Monday by noon.  49. From Shrewsbury, by Holden, Rutland, Green, Hardwick, Pennam, Upton and Hadley, to Northampton once a week. Leave Shrewsbury every Tuesday, at 6 A M and arrive at Northampton on Wednesday by 10 A M. Leave Northampton every Wednesday at 1 P M and arrive at Shrewsbury on Thursday by 7 P M.  50. From Brookfield by Belchertown, Hadley, Northampton, Chesterfield, Worthington, Partridgefield, Dalton, Pittsfield, Hancock and New Leon to Albany twice a week. Leave Brookfield every Monday and Thursday at 9 A M and arrive at Albany on Tuesday and Friday by 7 P M. Leave Albany every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 A M and arrive at Brookfield on Thursday and Monday by 7 P M.  51. From Hartford, by Suffield, Westfield, Southampton, Northampton, Hatfield, Whately, Deerfield, Greenfield, Bernardstown, Hinsdale, Brattleboro', Putney, Westminster, Walpole, Charleston, Claremont, Cornish, Windsor, Hartland and Plainfield, to Hanover, twice a week. Leave Hartford every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 P M and arrive at Suffield by 5 P M. Leave Suffield every Tuesday and Friday at 3 A M, and arrive at Brattleboro', by 8 1-2 P M. Leave Brattleboro' every Wednesday and Saturday at 3 A M and arrive at Suffield, by 8 P M. Leave Suffield every Thursday and Monday at 8 A M and arrive at Hartford by 11 A M.  52. From Springfield, by West Springfield, Russel, Blandford, London, Bethlehem, Tyringham, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge, to Kinderhook, once a week. Leave Springfield every Thursday at 6 A M and arrive at Kinderhook on Friday by 6 P M. Leave Kinderhook every Saturday at 6 A M, arrive at Stockbridge by 6 P M. Leave Stockbridge every Tuesday at 4 P M and arrive at Springfield on Wednesday by 6 P M.  53. From Boston, by Dedham, Medford, Medway, Bellingham, Milford, Medford, Uxbridge, Douglass, Thompson, Pomfiet, Ashford and Tolland, to Hartford, once a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday at 9 A M and arrive at Hartford on Thursday by 5 P M. Leave Hartford every Friday at 8 A M and arrive at Boston on Monday by 4 P M.  54. From Hartford, by New Harford, Hartland Ct. Sandisfield, London, Becket, Lee, Lenox, Richmond and Hancock, to New Lebanon N. York, once a week. Leave Hartford every Friday at 8 A M and arrive at New Lebanon on Saturday by noon. Leave New Lebanon every Wednesday at 1 P M and arrive at Hartford on Thursday by 4 P M.  55. From Boston, by Milton, Canton, Easton, Taunton, Berkley and Freetown, to New Bedford, three times a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 3 A M and at New Bedford by 8 P M. Leave New Bedford every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 A M and arrive at Boston by 8 P M.  56. From New Bedford to Nantucket, once a week. Leave N. W. Bedford, every Tuesday at 9 P M and arrive at Nantucket in 24 hours. Leave Nantucket every Friday at 3 A M and arrive at New Bedford by 8 A M—wind and weather permitting.  57. From Boston, by Dorchester, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hanover, Pembroke, Kingston, Plymouth & Sandwich, to Falmouth, three times a week. Leave Boston every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday at 6 A M & arrive at Sandwich by 7 P M. Leave Sandwich on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 5 A M & arrive at Falmouth by 9 A M. Leave Falmouth every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 2 P M & arrive at Sandwich by 6 P M. Leave Sandwich every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 A M & arrive at Boston by 7 P M.  58. From Boston, by Weymouth, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury & Kingston, to Plymouth, once a week. Leave Boston every Wednesday at 5 A M & arrive at Plymouth by 6 P M. Leave Plymouth every Thursday at 6 A M & arrive at Boston by 7 P M.  59. From Sandwich, by Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, Eas ham, Wellfleet, Billingsgate & Truro to Provincetown, once a week. Leave Sandwich every Wednesday at 7 A M & arrive at Provincetown on Friday by 11 A M. Leave Provincetown every Friday at 1 P M & arrive at Sandwich on Monday by 6 P M.  60. From Falmouth, by Holmeshole, to Edgartown, once a week. Leave Falmouth, every Wednesday at 10 A M & arrive at Edgartown by 1 P M. Leave Edgartown every Thursday at 8 A M & arrive at Falmouth by 1 P M.  61. From Sandwich, by Wareham Rochester, New Bedford & Little Compton, to Newport, once a week. Leave Sandwich every Saturday at 11 A M & arrive at Newport on Sunday by 6 P M. Leave Newport every Monday at 3 A M & arrive at Sandwich on Tuesday by 5 P M.
To be continued.

PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAIL. (Concluded.) 178. From Cincinnati, by Crosby, Hamilton, Franklin and Dayton, to Steubenville and Troy—thence by Springfield, Ludlow, Xenia, Wapakoneta, Leipsic, Defiance and Charlestown, or Round Bottom, to Cincinnati, once a week. Leave Cincinnati every Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Cincinnati the next Monday by 6 p.m. 179. From Cincinnati, by Crosby, Hamilton, North Bend, Crosby, Lawrenceburg, Boone, Galesburg, and New Castle, to Frankfort, once a week. Leave Cincinnati every Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Frankfort the next Saturday by 10 a.m. Leave Frankfort every Saturday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Cincinnati the next Wednesday by 6 p.m. IN KENTUCKY. 180. From Louisville, by Brown's Branch, Maysville, Mayfield, Washington, Lower Blue Lick, Paris, Lexington, & Versailles, to Frankfort, twice a week. Leave Louisville every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Washington on Thursday and Sunday by 2 p.m. Leave Washington at 3 p.m. and arrive at Lexington on Friday & Monday by noon. Leave Lexington at 1 p.m. and arrive at Frankfort by 6 p.m. Returning.—Leave Frankfort every Monday & Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Lexington by 11 a.m. Leave Lexington at noon and arrive at Washington on Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Leave Washington at 11 a.m. and arrive at Louisville on Wednesday and Saturday by 11 a.m. 181. From Washington, by Augusta, to Cincinnati, once a week. Leave Washington every Thursday at 3 p.m. and arrive at Cincinnati on Friday by 8 p.m. Leave Cincinnati every Saturday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Washington on Sunday by 2 p.m. 182. From Washington, by Fleming's Gap, Upper Blue Lick, State Furnace, Mount Sterling, and Winchester, to Lexington, once a week. Leave Lexington every Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Washington the next Friday by 10 a.m. Leave Washington every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Lexington on Monday by 10 a.m. 183. From Frankfort, by Georgetown, Nicholasville, Jessamine, Grant's Lick, & Newport, to Cincinnati, once a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Cincinnati on Thursday by 5 p.m. Leave Cincinnati every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Frankfort on Sunday by noon. 184. From Frankfort, by Shelbyville & Middletown, to Louisville, twice a week. Leave Frankfort every Tuesday & Saturday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Louisville by 8 p.m. Leave Louisville every Sunday & Wednesday at 4 a.m. and arrive at Frankfort by 8 p.m. 185. From Frankfort, by Middletown, Burdstown, Beaufort, and Elizabethtown, to Harrodsburg, once a week. Leave Frankfort every Saturday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Harrodsburg on Tuesday by 10 a.m. Leave Harrodsburg every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Frankfort on Friday by 6 p.m. 186. From Harrodsburg, by Yellow Banks, Henderson and Livingston, to Eddyville—return by Eddy Grove & Hopkinsville, to Henderson, once in two weeks. Leave Harrodsburg every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Eddyville the next Friday by 6 p.m. Leave Eddyville every other Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Harrodsburg the next Tuesday by 10 a.m. 187. From Harrodsburg, by Harrodsburg & Greenville, or Manton's Creek and Beryl's Lick, to Russellville, once a week. Leave Harrodsburg every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Russellville the next Tuesday by 3 p.m. Leave Russellville every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Harrodsburg the next Tuesday by 10 a.m. 188. From Frankfort, by Harrodsburg, Danville & Springfield to Greene, once a week. Leave Frankfort every Saturday at 5 a.m. and arrive at Danville by 5 p.m. Leave Danville at 6 p.m. and arrive at Greene on Monday by 11 a.m. Leave Greene every Monday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Danville on Tuesday by 8 p.m. Leave Danville on Wednesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Frankfort by 6 p.m. 189. From Greene, by Glasgow, Pine's Knob, Bowling Green, Russellville, Springfield and Manser's Lick, to Nashville, once a week. Leave Greene every Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Russellville on Wednesday by 3 p.m. Leave Russellville at 4 p.m. and arrive at Nashville on Thursday by 6 p.m. Returning. Leave Nashville every Friday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Russellville on Saturday by 7 a.m. Leave Russellville at 8 a.m. and arrive at Greene on Monday by 10 a.m.
190. From Russellville, by Christian, Eddyville, and Smithland, to Fort McRae, once a week. Leave Russellville every Sunday at 8 a.m. and arrive at Fort McRae on Wednesday by 2 p.m. and arrive at Russellville on Saturday by 3 p.m. 191. From Danville, by Shelbyville and Pulaski, to Wayne, once in two weeks. Leave Danville every other Saturday at 6 p.m. and arrive at Wayne on Monday by 7 p.m. Leave Wayne on the next day, Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Danville on Wednesday by 4 p.m. 192. From Springfield, by Burdstown and Shepherdsville, to Louisville, once a week. Leave Louisville every Sunday at 9 a.m. and arrive at Springfield on Monday by noon. Leave Springfield every Friday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Louisville on Saturday by 7 p.m. 193. From Greensburg, by Adair, Cumberland, and Jackson, to Clarksville Springs, T. once in two weeks. Leave Greensburg every other Monday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Blackmans Springs on Wednesday by 6 p.m. Leave Blackmans Springs every other Thursday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Greensburg on Monday by 10 a.m. IN INDIANA TERRITORY. 194. From Louisville, Ky., by Jeffersonville and Clarksville, to Vincennes, once a week. Leave Louisville every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Vincennes the next Wednesday by 10 a.m. Leave Vincennes every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Louisville the next Saturday by 6 p.m. 195. From Vincennes, to Kaskaskia, once a week. Leave Vincennes every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and arrive at Kaskaskia on Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Kaskaskia every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Vincennes the next Wednesday by 10 p.m. 196. From Kaskaskia, by St. Philip, Prairie du Roche and St. Louis, to St. Charles, once a week. Leave St. Charles every Tuesday at 2 a.m. and arrive at Kaskaskia on Saturday by 6 p.m. Leave Kaskaskia every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at St. Charles on Tuesday by 10 a.m. 197. From Cape Girardeau to New Madrid, once in two weeks. Leave Cape Girardeau every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. and arrive at New Madrid on Friday by 10 a.m. Leave New Madrid the same day at 2 p.m. and arrive at Cape Girardeau on Monday by 6 p.m. 198. From Kaskaskia, by Geneva, Cape Girardeau, Ironton and Wilkinsville, to Fort McRae, once a week. Leave Kaskaskia every Sunday at 6 a.m. and arrive at Fort McRae on Wednesday by 10 a.m. Leave Fort McRae every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and arrive at Kaskaskia on Saturday by 6 a.m.
NOTES. 1. The Post-Master General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening & closing the mail, at all offices where a particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay, (unavoidable accident excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails defined for such succeeding mail lose a trip, a forfeiture of double the sum allowed for carrying the mail one trip shall be incurred, unless it shall be made to appear that the delay was occasioned by unavoidable accident; in which case the amount of pay for the trip, will, in all cases, be forfeited and retained. 4. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year, those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of February, May, August, and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter. 5. No other than free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 6. Here the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage he is desired to state it in his proposal. 7. The Post Master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract null and void whenever any failure happens which amounts to the loss of a trip. 8. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and continue until the 30th of September 1811. GIDON GRANGER. Post Master-General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Washington City, Pr. 1, 1809.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. SUPPOSED to be Stolen from the Subscriber near Snickers Gap, about the middle of October 1808, a Negro Girl named MILLY, about 14 or 15 years of age, of a yellow complexion and slender made; formerly the property of Mr. John Sanders of Prince William and his property when sold by the sheriff of said county, which Girl I purchased at Public Sale. It is the opinion of some people that she is harbored by some person or persons in Prince William or lower down this state. Whoever will take up said Girl and bring her home, or lodge her in any jail so that I can get her, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable charges if brought home. JEREMIAH SANDFORD, Jr. May 15—3t
UNITED STATES—DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, to wit: In Chancery, December Term 1808. Benjamin Stodder and John Mason, versus Thomas Waters Griffith, John R. Livingston, Jonathan Burnell, Gohaut and Doyrey, James C. Montflore, I. I. Picard, James Davidson, Robert R. Livingston and Daniel Parker. The bill states that the defendant Thomas Waters Griffith was the agent of the house of Taney and Simmond for the delivery of a cargo of flour belonging to the said Taney and Simmond to the French government—that the French government not being able to pay ready money for the said cargo the balance due thereon from the said government was placed to the credit of the said Griffith the agent, instead of being placed to the credit of the real owners Taney and Simmond; that the debt so due had been liquidated under the Louisiana Convention in the said Griffith's name, for the sum of one hundred and ninety thousand two hundred and seventy five French money of the value of 35,675 dollars; that the said Thomas Waters Griffith, now residing and for several years past having resided in Baltimore city in the state of Maryland well knowing all the circumstances mentioned in the complaints, said bill, and that the debt aforesaid was liquidated in his name in Paris, under the Louisiana Convention, was in truth and in fact a debt due to the said complainants, as the trustees of Francis Lewis Taney, and Taney and Simmond, did execute a writing transferring all the interest of said Griffith in the said debt due to the complainants as trustees aforesaid; that notwithstanding the above circumstances the said Griffith did employ James C. Montflore of Paris to receive for his own account and use the stores and debt which actually belongs to the said complainants as trustees aforesaid; & the said Montflore did actually receive the bills of the Minister of the United States in part payment of the said debt in four sets of bills drawn in favor of said Thomas Waters Griffith, and which bills have been fraudulently endorsed by the said Montflore with a view as the said complainants believe to defraud them the said complainants, and under a real or pretended power from the said Griffith, & as his attorney to the said I. Picard, who endorsed the same over to John R. Livingston who has endorsed the same over to Jonathan Burnell, cashier of the Bank of Discount and Deposit at New York, who has endorsed them over to James Davidson, cashier of the Branch Bank of the United States in the city of Washington, who now holds the same for collection. The complainants further state that four other bills, for the balance of the aforesaid claim on the French Government liquidated in the name of the said Griffith, but actually belonging to said complainants as trustees aforesaid, have been drawn in favor of Gohaut and Doyrey as transferees of Thomas Waters Griffith for thirty thousand francs, French Money of the value of 5,623 dollars, which said four bills have also been sent to the aforesaid James Davidson and endorsed over to him for collection, in the same manner as in the case of the four other bills first herein recited. That all the aforesaid eight bills of exchange drawn by the American Minister at Paris on the Treasury of the United States under the Louisiana Convention for the debt liquidated in the name of Thomas Waters Griffith, are actually the property of said complainants as trustees aforesaid. The object of the bill is to save and protect the said complainants from the fraud projected against them on the part of the said Thomas Waters Griffith, and his coadjutors, and to obtain a writ of injunction, directed to all the before-mentioned defendants, &c. and particularly to the said James Davidson enjoining him & commanding him, from paying over to any person besides the said complainants, the money that may be paid by the Treasury of the United States, in virtue of the said bills of exchange, and particularly enjoining the said James Davidson from paying the said money arising from the said bills or parting with the said bills, until the further order of this Court in the premises. It is represented by the complainants that the said Thomas W. Griffith, John R. Livingston, Jonathan Burnell, Gohaut and Doyrey, James C. Montflore and I. I. Picard, Defendants in this cause, all reside out of the District of Columbia, and are not within the reach of the process of this Court. And whereas further, in the supplemental bill filed in this cause, in which bill the said Robert R. Livingston and Daniel Parker are made defendants, reciting the substance of the said original bill, further states that Daniel Parker, a non-resident of the District of Columbia who resides in Paris in France was concerned in the fraudulent assignment of the bills of exchange mentioned in the said original bill, that the said Parker at the time he procured the assignment of said bills knew that the claim for which the same were drawn was liquidated in the name of Thomas W. Griffith, was the bona fide property of the complainants, and had been properly before transferred and assigned to them, and also that the said Robert R. Livingston is not a resident of the said District of Columbia, but resides in the state of New York, and is the person really claiming, the proceeds of the said bills, and prays that he may be made a party to said bill and compelled to answer to the facts stated in the original bill—Also that said Parker may state the circumstances, attending the pretended transaction between Picard and Montflore the defendants, whether he paid any consideration and what to Picard & Montflore, and whether he did not know, or whether he had not received notice of the complainants claim and right at the time of or before the said transfer. The object of the bill is to obtain a decree in favor of the complainants, ordering and decreeing the monies for which said bills are drawn, now in the hands of James Davidson, to be paid over to the said complainants as the assignees of Taney and Taney and Simmond, and to enjoin the defendants and each of them from paying over or receiving the same until the decision of the court in the premises. It is therefore ordered that the complainants cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer printed in the city of Washington, six weeks successively previous to the fourth Monday in December next, to the intent that the said defendants may have notice of this application, and of the object of this bill and to be warned to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the said fourth Monday of December next, to show cause, if any, why a decree should not pass as prayed. By order. WM. BRENT, Clk. May 15—6w
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. LOTS No. 16 and 17, in Sq. 101, in the city of Washington, together with the Buildings thereon standing. Said property is directly opposite Mr. Wm. O'Neale's houses near the West Market, and is most advantageously situated, it being the estate formerly owned by Mr. Samuel Wilson, deceased. The terms of payment are one fourth cash in hand, the remainder divided into three equal annual payments with interest annually on these three payments which are to be secured by good notes negotiable Bank and a mortgage on the property. Also at the same time and place, Two SHARES in the Theatre. April 17—tds
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors of sixteen Shares of the Capital Stock of the said Company, upon which the Second Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, which shares are numbered 461, 462, 463, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and to the Proprietors of 85 Shares, upon which the Third Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, numbered 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 461, 462, 463, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 1056, 1059, 1070, 1359, 1340, 1468, 1534, 1535, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, that unless the respective Instalments of Ten Dollars on each share, be paid to the Treasurer, on or before the first day of June next, the President and Directors will proceed on that day, to forfeit for the benefit of the Company, the said Shares, in conformity with the provisions of "An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac within the District of Columbia." NOTICE is also given to Delinquents of the Fourth Instalment, that unless they make payment immediately on their shares, the Directors will advertise them for forfeiture. By order of the Directors, DAN. CARROLL of Duddn. Pr. April 25—Jun
ON Saturday the 27th of May, if fair, if not, on the Monday following, the subscriber will expose to sale, at the dwelling house of the late Thomas H. Hanson the personal property of the said deceased, consisting of Household Furniture, Horses, one Mule and several Milch Cows. Terms of sale.—A credit of six months for all sums above twenty dollars, and for all sums to the amount of twenty dollars and under cash. TIOS. G. ADDISON, Adm. May 17—epts.
UNITED STATES— District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit: Circuit Court, December Term 1808. IN CHANCERY, 11TH APRIL, 1809. Gideon Snow—Complainant, against Abigail Perkins and others—Defendants. THE report of JOHN G. McDONALD, the Trustee formerly appointed in this cause, under the decree of the 28th day of June A. D. 1808, having been returned, sworn to and filed, and the proceedings thereon approved. It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed this 11th day of April 1809, that the said report be verified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the first Monday of June next: Provided, a copy of this order be published for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer and in the New England Palladium before the said first Monday of June next. The report states, that the lots and premises mentioned in said report was sold for the sum of Five Hundred and Sixty-two Dollars and Twenty and one Half Cents. By order. WM. BRENT, Clk. May 8—3w
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. LOTS No. 16 and 17, in Sq. 101, in the city of Washington, together with the Buildings thereon standing. Said property is directly opposite Mr. Wm. O'Neale's houses near the West Market, and is most advantageously situated, it being the estate formerly owned by Mr. Samuel Wilson, deceased. The terms of payment are one fourth cash in hand, the remainder divided into three equal annual payments with interest annually on these three payments which are to be secured by good notes negotiable Bank and a mortgage on the property. Also at the same time and place, Two SHARES in the Theatre. April 17—tds
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Sponcelines & rich silk Molekins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Horwell's celebrated PATENT PARALLEL SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27—tf
PURSUANT to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, being court day, that very valuable FARM, situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of JOHN MATTHEWS, late of said county, containing 643 Acres. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser executing to the commissioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the purchase money according to the terms of the decree. April 14—ts
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. LOT No. 3, in Sq. No. 161 in the city of Washington together with a Dwelling House and Slaughter-House thereon. Said property is well situated for a butcher. A fine run of water passes near it. It was formerly owned by Daniel Guyer. Terms of payment, one fourth cash in hand, one fourth payable in six months from the sale with interest, one fourth payable at the end of 12 months with interest; and the remainder payable at the end of 18 months with interest. Said payments are to be secured by good notes negotiable at the Bank and a mortgage on the property. April 17—tds
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors of sixteen Shares of the Capital Stock of the said Company, upon which the Second Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, which shares are numbered 461, 462, 463, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and to the Proprietors of 85 Shares, upon which the Third Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, numbered 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 461, 462, 463, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 1056, 1059, 1070, 1359, 1340, 1468, 1534, 1535, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, that unless the respective Instalments of Ten Dollars on each share, be paid to the Treasurer, on or before the first day of June next, the President and Directors will proceed on that day, to forfeit for the benefit of the Company, the said Shares, in conformity with the provisions of "An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac within the District of Columbia." NOTICE is also given to Delinquents of the Fourth Instalment, that unless they make payment immediately on their shares, the Directors will advertise them for forfeiture. By order of the Directors, DAN. CARROLL of Duddn. Pr. April 25—Jun
ON Saturday the 27th of May, if fair, if not, on the Monday following, the subscriber will expose to sale, at the dwelling house of the late Thomas H. Hanson the personal property of the said deceased, consisting of Household Furniture, Horses, one Mule and several Milch Cows. Terms of sale.—A credit of six months for all sums above twenty dollars, and for all sums to the amount of twenty dollars and under cash. TIOS. G. ADDISON, Adm. May 17—epts.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES BUTCHER, Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is provided by the thirty-second article of the Constitution and Form of Government, "that upon the death, resignation, or removal out of this state, of the Governor, the first named of the Council for the time being shall act as Governor and qualify in the same manner, and shall immediately call a meeting of the General Assembly, giving not less than fourteen days notice of the meeting, at which meeting a governor shall be appointed in manner aforesaid for the residue of the year." And whereas his Excellency ROBERT WRIGHT, esq. late Governor of this state, resigned the said office on Saturday, the sixth inst. I have therefore, in virtue of the above power and directions, appointed Monday the fifth day of June next, for the meeting and holding of the General Assembly of this state, of which the several sheriffs are hereby enjoined to give public and due notice. Given at the City of Annapolis, under the seal of the State of Maryland, this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine. By his excellency's command, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clk. of the Council. May 12—Jun5
PUBLIC SALE. William Lorman, against Peggy M'Laughlin and the heirs of Charles M'Laughlin, deceased. BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington as a court of Chancery in this cause, dated the 12th April, 1809, will be Sold at Public Auction on the 30th day of May next, at the Union Tavern at 11 o'clock A. M. all the interest of Charles M'Laughlin, deceased, of, and in to LOT No. 171 in Thomas Beall of George addition to Georgetown, with the improvements thereon, and that part of LOT No. 175 in said addition, conveyed by D. C. Brent, esq. as marshal, to Charles M'Laughlin and not sold with the Union Tavern. The terms of sale are, the purchaser to give bond to the Trustee with approved security for the purchase money and interest thereon from the day of sale, and payable in two months from the said sale. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors to file in the said court, their claims against the said Charles M'Laughlin, deceased, properly authenticated within ten days from the said day of Sale. DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee. May 8—3w
MRS. LEE, BEING impressed with the most lively sense of gratitude for the many favors which she has received from the Ladies and Gentlemen in the western section of this city; to whom she tenders her most unfeigned thanks, and respects for their liberal encouragement— She takes this opportunity to inform them, and the public in general, that a few families of the first respectability have induced her by a liberal endowment to relinquish, with reluctance, her establishment near the War Office; and to embrace a situation near the CAPITOL, in a house which is large, airy and commodious; with a beautiful garden, and every necessary appurtenance suitable and convenient for such an establishment: Where, in addition to the select number of Young Ladies, by whose parents she is engaged, she is at liberty to admit a number of her former Scholars, or any other Young Ladies of respectable connections who may offer. She likewise begs leave to inform the public, that she has uniformly attended, in a particular manner, to a due selection of Professors of character and experience to instruct her Pupils in the higher classes of Arithmetic, Geography, & Music, and in the arts of Dancing & Drawing, and that suitable Masters of that description will attend the new establishment, which will commence on the 17th inst. N. B. Her present residence on the Pennsylvania avenue to let; enquire of Mr. Buzzard, in Georgetown. Washington city, April 12—eop2m
WHEEL-WRIGHTS WANTED. THE subscribers will give encouragement to two or three good WHEEL-WRIGHTS, such as are acquainted with the making of Coach Wheels, &c. STEADY men may expect continual employment and liberal wages. THORPE and HUNT. May 17—tf
Washington County, viz. WAS brought before me, by Walter Mitchell, as a trespassing stray on the property of Robert Brent, Esq. a DAPPLE GRAY MARE, about seven years old, thirteen and a half hands high, hog'd mane and shod all round. Given under my hand this 15th day of May, 1809. (Signed) DANIEL RAPINE. The Owner of the above Mare may have the above described Mare, on proving property and paying charges, by application to the subscriber at the place of Robert Brent, near the City of Washington. WALTER MITCHELL. May 17—
INSPECTOR'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, April 27, 1809. (ORDERS.) ALL Officers of the Army who are on furlough or absent from their respective corps or stations, will report themselves without delay to the Adjutant and Inspector or the Army, Maj. Nicoll, at the city of Washington; stating on what authority they are absent and the period for which their furloughs were given, and all Officers who shall hereafter be absent from their respective corps or stations, will report themselves monthly as herein directed. By order of the Secretary of War. A. V. NICOLL, Adj. & Inspector. Those Printers who are authorized to publish the Laws of the Tenth Congress of the United States are requested to insert the above twice a week for three weeks, and transmit their accounts to the Accountant of the War Department for settlement. April 28—law3w
BOARDING HOUSE. MRS. DOYNE will be able to accommodate a few gentlemen with boarding and lodging during the ensuing session.