The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1805-09-25 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
No. DCCLXXIV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1805.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
To be Sold,
Or exchanged for other property in the City, or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the State of Kentucky, the one containing 6880 acres, and the other 6252 acres, by late re-survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid.
Apply to the subscriber,
JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, July 17—ep2m
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving—he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public, assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and so to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors.
ROBERT BRENT, } Directors. WILLIAM BRENT, } SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Sept. 4—tf
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Neasibio furnace and its appendages, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorised by me to sell the whole or any part.
JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m.
N. B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately adjoining the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanlon at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
FOR RENT,
THAT valuable property adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town which is now occupied by Mr. Joseph Semmes, as the Indian King Tavern. This property is in the centre of George Town; the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern, adjoining thereto is a kitchen, stables and necessary out house. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be rented with it. Possession will be given immediately. Apply to the subscriber living on Capitol Hill, city of Washington.
WM. O. SPRIGG. Sept. 16—tf
Preparing for the Press,
AND will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, The Spirit of the Public Journals ; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805.
The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the BALTIMORE Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. Sept. 9—
WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club.
WEDNESDAY, A JOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
THURSDAY, An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding days excepted.
Weight as follows.   Aged Horses 126 lb.  6 years old 120  5 do. 112  4 do. 109  3 do. 86   Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb.
The members of the Club will meet at the CLUB ROOM on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber.
CH. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasurer. W. J. Club.
N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from to d at the gates and rent of booths.
C. M'L. Sept. 6, 1805—epf.
PUBLIC SALE,
Of Houses, Lots, and lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland.
ON the 23d of October next, at Mrs. Kimbolls in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz. in Fredericktown.
A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & storehouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of building, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every needful improvement, and an out lot of 21 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—453 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 2 1/2 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual instalments with interest, on bond and security.
JOHN RITCHIE, Trustee. Frederick town, Sept. 11—
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bannet's cord, toilenettes, fancy and white Marseilles, black and figured silk, molleskine, fancy silk, Marseilles, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, snapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
RUNAWAY
NOW in this City. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria.
JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
FOR SALE,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and LOT in the city of Washington, situated on the Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market, and next door to Mr. Duane's book store, now leased to Mr. Solomon Myers for three years and occupied by him as a tavern. This property will be sold considerably below the first cost, and the payments made easy. For terms apply to the subscriber next door to Mr. Way's Printing Office.
WILLIAM WOODWARD. September 18—2mwf
The subscriber begs leave
to inform his friends and the public generally that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable location, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance.
WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf
Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry on the conduct of Captain WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE, in the loss of the late United States' frigate Philadelphia.
U. S. ship CONSTITUTION, Syracuse, 29th June, 1805.
SIR, I AM authorised by the honorable the Secretary of the Navy, to direct that on board the U. States' frigate President, under your command, you commence a court of enquiry on captain William Bainbridge, late commander of the U. States' frigate Philadelphia, for the loss of said frigate, and that you report to me in proper form the whole extent of the enquiry of said court, with its decided opinion thereon, in order that I may transmit the same to the Navy Department of the United States.
The court of enquiry will consist of three members, yourself and captains Hugh G. Campbell and Stephen Decatur, jun.
I have the honor to be, SIR, Your ob't humble servant, JNO. RODGERS.
Capt. JAMES BARRON, commanding the U. S. frigate President.
IN conformity to the foregoing order, the court convened on board the U. States' frigate President at anchor in the harbor of Syracuse, at ten o'clock, A. M. June 29, 1805, present—the President and members of the court, and William Eaton, Esq. acting Judge Advocate, and being opened according to law, Capt. Bainbridge was notified that they were ready to proceed to business: he attended and the court entered upon the enquiry by examination of witnesses.
Lieut. David Porter, of the late frigate Philadelphia, Lieut. Jacob Jones, Lieut. Theodore Hunt, Lieut. Benjamin Smith, Mr. William Knight, sailing master, Lieut. William Osborn, of the marine corps, Mr. Keith Spence, purser, Daniel J. Patterson, Benjamin F. Read and James Gibbons, masters' mates, midshipmen James Biddle, Jas. Henshaw and—Anderson; Rich. Stephenson, gunner, Geo. Hodge, boatswain and William Godby, carpenter, all of the said frigate, were sworn and improved as witnesses.
Lieut. David Porter testified, that on the 31st Oct. 1803, about 8 o'clock in the morning, the ship Philadelphia, then under the command of capt. William Bainbridge, and cruising off the port of Tripoli, the wind from the eastward, and the frigate standing in and along shore, discovered a sail on her weather bow, running to the westward, to which she gave chase. The sail was soon distinguished to be an enemy corsair standing into the port of Tripoli. The Philadelphia continued the chase until she came into about eight fathom water, keeping up a constant fire on the enemy with her bow guns, until it was found impossible to come up with her without danger of approaching too near the shore; consequently she hawled out to gain an offing. She had constantly 3 leads going, 1 dipsey and two hind leads; a lieutenant tending the dipsey and a midshipman or master's mate at each of the land leads. The ship had about eight nots way upon her. This witness was ordered into the mizen top to look into the harbour of Tripoli, and observe if any cruisers were in port. At this instant the water shoaled, and the helm was put down. He had gotten about half way up the mizen rigging when he felt the ship strike. He immediately returned on deck. All sails were instantly set to endeavour to force her over the bank. Finding this did not succeed, Captain Bainbridge asked the witness's opinion what could best be done? Who requested him to consult his officers generally. The lead had been hove under her bows in about twelve feet water. The ship lifted at times abaft and the helm was then clear. The enemy's gun boats were already seen coming out of port, nine in number, as nearly as the witness recollects. A boat was sent out to sound around the ship, and deep water was found astern. The officers being consulted, were of opinion that endeavors should be used to back the ship off by a press of sail; and if that should not succeed, to run the guns abaft: both were done, and at the same time the anchors cut from the bows, but to no effect. It was then the opinion that the guns should be hove overboard, reserving only enough to resist the gun boats: this was done. In the mean time the enemy passed under the fire of the frigate's stern guns, and took a position on the starboard and weather quarter where no guns could be brought to bear on them by reason of their advantageous position, and the deep heel to port and fixed posture of the ship. Captain Bainbridge now called another council of the officers, who were of opinion that the water should be started in the hold and pumped out, and all the heavy articles hove overboard; if that should not succeed, that as a last resort to save the ship, the
foremast should be cut away: all these were done to no effect. Orders were then given to the carpenter to go down forward and bore holes through the ship's bottom; and to the gunner to draw the magazine by turning the cock and securing the key: the witness heard the gunner report that he had executed this order. Orders were then given to destroy every thing on board which could be rendered useful to the enemy. It had now already been determined that the flag must be struck, as no hopes remained of saving the ship, and no possible means of defending her. The colors were accordingly struck, and the enemy took possession. It was now about sun down, and the ship had grounded about half after eleven in the morning, as nearly as the witness can recollect, during which time she was exposed to the constant fire of the gun boats, but suffered only in her spars and rigging. The ship was lost about three miles and a half from the town of Tripoli, and one and a half from the nearest point of land, which bore south.
Questions by the court. Had you any boats sufficient to carry out an anchor?
Ans. It is my opinion we had not; but had this been otherwise the enemy commanded the ground where it would have been necessary to drop anchors.
What water did the ship draw when she went on shore? As nearly as I can recollect she drew about eighteen feet forward and nineteen and a half abaft.
Question by the Judge Advocate. During the transactions and disaster of that day, did you notice any thing of remissness or neglect in her commander which could tend to the loss of the Philadelphia?
Ans. I did not: On the contrary, I noticed in Captain Bainbridge great coolness and deliberation.
Lieutenant Jacob Jones was called into court and examined. He confirmed in every thing the testimony of Lieut. Porter, without variation.
Lieut. Theodore Hunt was examined before the court, and varied only in his testimony from the two preceding witnesses in the draft of the Philadelphia's water when she went aground, which he stated to have been eighteen feet six inches forward, and about twenty feet six inches aft, which he had ascertained from observation the day before the misfortune. And also, in answer to the first question by the court to Lieut. Porter, he adds that in the river Delaware he made an experiment in carrying out an anchor in the Philadelphia's launch, when she was obliged to be buoyed by casks.
Lieut. Benjamin Smith, corroborates the testimony of the preceding witnesses without adding any material circumstance.
Mr. William Knight, sailing master, was examined. He confirms the testimony of the witnesses before recorded; and adds that he was positive the ship was pierced forward by the carpenter as ordered, for he heard the water running into the auger holes. When asked why the ship did not fill, he said he expected she would have filled, as he was sure there were sufficient holes bored for the purpose; but he conjectured they must have been stopped in some manner.
Mr. William Osborn, Lieutenant of marines, on examination, confirms the testimony of the preceding witnesses.
Mr. Keith Spence, purser, varies in nothing material from the witnesses gone before him.
Benjamin F. Read, master's mate, states facts as recorded in Lieut. Porter's testimony, and adds that, in order by every means to render the ship useless after it was determined to strike her colors, cannon shot were thrown into the pumps.
James Gibbons, master's mate, says nothing more than what goes in corroboration of the preceding testimony.
Daniel Patterson, master's mate, confirms the foregoing testimony; but adds nothing.
James Biddle, midshipman, states facts as recorded from the testimony of the preceding witnesses.
James Henshaw, midshipman, states facts generally as the preceding witnesses have done; and adds that he was the bearer of Captain Bainbridge's order to draw the magazine, after he was determined to leave the ship, and knows it was executed.
Richard Stephenson, gunner, testifies that he knew nothing of the transactions on the Philadelphia's deck the day she was lost, being confined to the magazine until he received an order to turn the cock and draw the magazine; which he did and went on deck with the keys in his hand. The ship was then on her beam ends, the water running in at the ports, and such of her guns as were not thrown overboard, rendered totally useless.
George Hodge, boatswain, states facts, so far as they come within his knowledge, in exact conformity to the testimony of Lieutenant Porter; but adds nothing.
William Godby, carpenter, was examined concerning the scuttling of the ship. He testifies, that, when it was determined to abandon the Philadelphia,
he received Captain Bainbridge's orders to scuttle her, which he executed by calling to his assistance his two mates, and piercing her bottom with chisels and augers in sufficient places, as he thought to fill her, and then reported to the proper officer: but the Turks, he believes, got on board in season to stop the holes and prevent her filling.
Mr. William Knight was called in and asked by the court if ever he had a chart in his possession which laid down a shoal where the Philadelphia grounded?
Mr. Knight answered—No! Mr. Patterson, a midshipman, was called into court, and being sworn, testified that he destroyed the mumbery signal book of the Philadelphia by Captain Bainbridge's orders before leaving her.
Mr. Anderson was examined concerning the dispositions made of the Philadelphia's signal book, who declared that he saw Captain Bainbridge tear them both up and hand them to some officer to be burned or thrown overboard.
At the opening of the court Captain Bainbridge laid before them the following statement.
GENTLEMEN,
HAVING to account to government for the loss of the United States' frigate Philadelphia, then under my command, it is a consolatory circumstance to see that it is before an inquisition, which, by its nautical knowledge, will be so fully adequate to form a correct opinion of the affair, and to give that decision on my conduct which both the public and myself must be assured will be just.
In my narrative of this unhappy event, I shall mention my sending the United States' schooner to cruise off Cape Bon, and the causes that led to that circumstance, which increased the misfortune that afterwards befell us, and then detail the incidents that took place on the day of our grounding, from the time of giving chase in the morning till surrendering to the enemy.
We left Malta the 2d of October, to repair to our station off Tripoli, and to blockade that port according to the orders of Commodore Preble. We arrived there on the 7th, and continued to cruise off the town, with the Vixen in company, without meeting any occurrence of consequence till the 19th, when we spoke an Imperial brig, as she came out of the harbor of Tripoli, which informed us that two of the cruisers of that regency were out upon a cruise. In consequence of this information, and thinking it most probable that they were to the westward, I ordered Lieutenant Commandant Smith of the Vixen, to Cape Bon, and cruise there as the most likely place of falling in with them should they be returning from that quarter, and at the same time a safer situation for the schooner than off Tripoli at that season of the year, where the gales blow with great violence on shore, attended with a heavy sea. On the 20th the Vixen accordingly left us. The 23d of the month we had a very heavy gale from the northward and westward, which drove us several leagues to the eastward of our station. On the 31st of October, being about six leagues to the eastward of Tripoli, at 9 A.M. we saw a sail in there and standing to the westward; we gave chase, and at 11 o'clock came near enough for our shot to reach her, and the soundings not allowing of our running in shore, we continued to chase along the land, hawling on and off shore as we found the soundings from 7 to 9 and 10 fathoms, in expectation of either disabling or driving her on shore, in which case we should have captured or destroyed her. At half past 11, when within a league and a half from Tripoli, seeing no probability of preventing the chase from getting into port, we ceased firing and hawled off shore, then having eight fathoms water. We had not gone more than two cables' length before we suddenly shoaled, and the next moment the ship struck forward, and having eight and a half nots way, shot up as far on the rock as to bring it to the after part of the fore chains, where she stopped. Her stern being at this time clear of the ground, the anchors were cut immediately from the bows (except one) the guns ran aft, and all the sails laid aback, in hopes of pressing her off, as it blew a strong breeze; but the wind being on our starboard beam, and the sea setting with it directly upon the rocks, soon hove our stern upon them in 17 feet water, where we lay with our larboard port sill at the water's edge. The officer who had been sent to sound upon our first grounding, returned with information that there was sufficient water astern and off the larboard quarter, upon which I consulted my officers respecting the most probable means of getting the ship into it. It was the unanimous opinion that the only method in our power was to lighten the ship as much as possible, by starting the water, heaving overboard the guns, reserving as many only as would be necessary to defend us against the enemy's gun boats which were taking their station on our stern and quarter, and to endeavor to press her on the

shoals with the sails abaft. We could not in addition to this avail ourselves of an anchor, as we had no boat capable of carrying one; and if we had had such efficient for the purpose, it would have been impracticable to have laid it out, as a enemy occupied almost the ground it should have been placed in.
The gun boats having taken a station on our starboard quarter, commenced a fire, directed principally at our masts and rigging, which we returned with 2 guns from our main deck and 3 of our quarter deck caronades, which, from the very great heat the ship had, took no effect. The guns we got out abaft were rendered entirely useless from the same cause, although we cut away the stern as much as could be done to any purpose; for by endeavouring to give them a direction to bear upon the enemy, they could not be run out far enough to avoid setting fire to the ship, which they once did, but it was soon extinguished without difficulty or confusion. After finding it impossible to press the ship off the rocks by lightning her, and seeing every prospect of getting her off at an end, I ordered the foremast to be cut away, in order to right her in some degree, if possible, and to render our guns more manageable; but this produced no effect, and seeing the ship irrevocably grounded on rocks, having but 12 feet water forward and 17 abaft, I conceived any further attempts as evidently useless.
After having tried every expedient that could be thought of to contribute to our relief, and exerting ourselves to the utmost from the time of our grounding until half past four, P. M. in endeavouring to get the ship afloat, and at the same time in resisting the enemy, but finding all hopes of the first vain, and not being able to bring our guns to bear to effect the latter, I called a council of officers to consult them on the subject of a further resistance, or the necessity of surrendering to the enemy. Upon a deliberate consideration of our situation, it was the unanimous opinion that it was impossible to get the ship off, and that all further resistance would be but unnecessarily exposing men, in a situation where neither perseverance nor fortitude would be of any benefit to our country or ourselves; and it was unanimously agreed that the only thing left for us to do was to surrender to the enemy, which was accordingly done, after blowing the magazine, and destroying as many articles as possible that might be of use to the enemy.
Having stated to you, Gentlemen, a narrative of facts, which you will find verified by the evidence to be heard, I shall conclude after making one observation.
The usage of nations appears, that where there is no probability of successful defence, and all means of escape have been tried; the flag may be struck without injuring the commander's honor. There tacit but admitted regulations are founded on principles of humanity, and a nice and delicate attention to national and individual honor. If, under such circumstances, a commander's honor be preserved, how free from censure must it appear when placed in a situation without being able in the least to injure the enemy, and no means whatever of extricating himself.
WM. BAINBRIDGE. 29 June, 1805.
The Court having deliberated on the evidence deduced from the testimony of the witnesses, heard in this case, are decidedly of opinion that Captain WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE acted with fortitude and conduct in the loss of his ship, the U. S. frigate Philadelphia, on the 31st Oct. 1803, and that no degree of censure should attach itself to him from that event.
JAMES BARRON, President. WILLIAM EATON, Acting Judge Advocate.
RAGS. The highest price, in Cash or Books will be given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by Rapine Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill. June 24—
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington, upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expense, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain; to perhaps any land in the country. The improvements are a considerable framed Dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and every necessary out house, four good tobacco houses, overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the house without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the day after for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, stock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale.
CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland. August 20—Wld
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25.
To-morrow MR. HARWOOD takes his BENEFIT, and appears in the comic character of Crabtree in the incomparable play of the SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. The attractions of this piece are so numerous, that they have seldom failed to command a large audience. In the present instance, although the company is not strong enough completely to fill all the characters, yet we are of opinion that most of the leading ones will be well sustained. But, independently of these, there are other considerations, which ought to ensure a crowded house. Mr. Harwood, in his line of acting, is unquestionably the first performer that has ever appeared upon the American Boards. He has generally been a member of the strongest companies on the Continent, and we may venture to say, without fear of contradiction, that he is unrivalled. Added to this, he is a gentleman of classical talents and handsome attainments. We understand that his engagements with the present company have expired, and that he is consequently at liberty at any moment to leave them. How important then is it to adopt, if possible, the means of detaining him among us. Should he depart, he will leave a chasm not easy to be filled. No means, we should suppose, would be so likely to retain him, as an unequivocal demonstration of the estimation in which his talents are held. As too he is not a camaleon, and cannot therefore be expected to live on air, he may feel himself under an obligation to look elsewhere, if it be not obtained here, for a more substantial aliment. Need we, after these remarks, express our hope, that every friend of the Drama will on Thursday give his attendance at the Theatre?
A BYE LAW TO ESTABLISH AN ACADEMY FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH AT THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees, that the following plan of an Academy at the City of Washington be and is hereby established.
 1. The Academy shall consist of as many schools as circumstances may require, to be limited at present to two; one of which shall be situated within half a mile of the Capitol, and the other within half a mile of the President's House. It is understood that these positions are temporary, and consequently subject, at any future period, to alteration.  2. In those schools poor children shall be taught reading, writing, grammar and arithmetic; such branches of the mathematics as may be deemed necessary to qualify them for the professions they are intended to pursue, and receive such other instruction as is given to pay pupils and as the Board may from time to time direct. Pay pupils shall besides be instructed in geography and the latin language. The schools shall be open each day, Sundays excepted, from six to eight hours as may hereafter be provided by rules and regulations which may be established by the Board. There shall be a vacation, annually, which shall not commence prior to the first day of August nor continue longer than the tenth day of September, unless otherwise directed by the Board. In each school the principal teacher shall be under an obligation to instruct as many poor children as may be offered, provided the whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters of full tuition in each year.  3. Poor children shall be educated free from expense. The price of tuition to other pupils shall be Five Dollars per quarter, payable at the expiration thereof to the principal teacher of each school, and accounted for by him to the Treasurer.  4. There shall be appointed by the Board, for each school, a principal teacher, who shall in connection with a superintending committee hereafter to be appointed, have the direction of the school, subject in all respects to the control of the Board. He shall, in full compensation for his services, receive an annual salary of Five Hundred Dollars payable quarterly on the third Mondays of January, April, July and October, and the entire amount of tuition money until the number of pay pupils amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. It shall be his duty, out of this provision, to pay for the rent of a school house, for the fuel consumed, for all other expenses incidental to a school, and for such assistant teachers as may be necessary; it being understood that, according to the number, age and progress of the scholars, they shall be instructed in separate apartments, by persons properly qualified. The number of assistants required, their qualifications, as well as all other details to be settled with the concurrence of the superintending committee and the principal teacher.  5. There shall be annually chosen, for each school, a committee composed of three members who shall be styled the superintending committee. They shall, in addition to the foregoing authority, have power to admit poor children into the school placed under their superintendence under such regulations as the Board may from time to time prescribe; provided that neither they nor the principal teacher, to whom alone the circumstance shall be communicated, shall dis- 
close a knowledge of those who are educated as poor children. They shall visit the school at least once a month without, generally, giving previous notice; and shall, half yearly, in the months of January and July, make a report to the Board of their proceedings, and of the state of the schools.
6. For paper, pens, ink, and books necessary for the instruction of poor children, there shall be annually appropriated the sum of fifty dollars for each school, for the expenditure of which, the principal teachers shall account quarterly with the Treasurer.
7. There shall be annually on the second Tuesday in January, after the ensuing year, a public examination and exhibition of all the pupils at such place as may be provided by the Board.
8. The Academy shall be opened on the first Monday in January next; and applications for the place of principal teachers addressed to the Secretary of the Board, are invited until the first Monday in December next.
SEPT. 19, 1805. Robert Brent, Vice-President of the Board.
W. Boyd, Secretary. Ordered, That the following exposition of the views of the board in the passage of the foregoing bye-law be published therewith.
W. BOYD, Sec'y.
The provisions of the act, under which the board exercise their power, contemplate the establishment of an Institution in which every species of knowledge essential to the liberal education of youth may eventually be acquired.
Such an institution embraces three great departments: Schools for teaching the rudiments of knowledge necessary to the common purposes of life; a college, in which the higher branches may be taught; and an university, in which the highest and most splendid attainments may be acquired. The benefits of schools being in a great measure local, they will probably derive their principal support from the district: those of a college, and more especially of an university being likely to be co-extensive with the U. States and countries in their vicinity, they may naturally claim the beneficence of liberal and public spirited men throughout the whole extent of the union, and justify the hope of national assistance.
The eventual success of this institution greatly depends on the cautious, gradual and progressive disclosure of its features, as time and circumstances shall dictate. While, therefore, it would seem to be the duty of the board to keep constantly in view, in every step they may take, the three great objects enumerated, it is, perhaps, sound policy to undertake nothing which they do not actually possess the means of effecting; and rather to retard than precipitate the accomplishment of objects for which they have not the necessary resources. By this means the institution will command the public confidence, and the liberal friends of science will, without distrust, bestow their patronage. It ought not to be forgotten that most of the plans projected in the city have failed, principally from undertaking them before the necessary means were acquired. By avoiding this common error of sanguine minds, by commencing their arrangements on a moderate scale, by attending, in the first instance, more to objects of utility than shew, and by rejecting all indulgence of visionary hopes, the board will be most likely to dissipate the apprehension that this institution may share a like fate with many of those that have preceded it, and by these means, perhaps even accelerate, and certainly render more certain, the ultimate rise of those structures which the metropolis, from her local situation, has a right to expect.
In our paper of the 18th inst. it was remarked that a mistake had been committed in the date of commodore Barron's letter to Mr. Eaton, and that it should be Dec. 22, 1804, instead of March 22, 1805.
We are informed that this statement is erroneous, and that the letter is really dated March 22.
DINNER TO CAPTAIN BAINBRIDGE GIVEN BY THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
BY 3 o'clock the company had collected, and at half past 3 the dinner was served up. CAPTAIN TINGEY and COLONEL WHARTON having been previously chosen President and Vice President for the day.
CAPTAIN BAINBRIDGE was handed by the officers appointed to the seat at the right hand of the chair; and CAPTAIN JAMES BARRON to that on the left—The other officers present and the citizens of Washington took their seats as convenient, and without distinction. After dinner the following toasts were drank, accompanied by music from the band of the Marine corps, and the elegant Italian band, arrived in the frigate President.
 1. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Air—Jefferson's march.  2. THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Patriotic Air.  3. THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS. Hail Columbia.  4. The Navy of the United States—Small in appearance, but great in execution. Yankee Doodle.  5. Commodore Samuel Barron—Restoration of health to him—May he en- 
joy the congratulations of his countrymen, and long live to face our foes and compel honorable peace.
Patriotic Air. 6. Men in captivity—May they never want generous friends who would die to relieve them.
Air—The Galley Slave. 7. Commodore Rodgers and the officers of the Mediterranean squadron. Air—Patriotic.
8. Captivity Triumphant—May the recollection of past sufferings be lost in the approving voice of the nation.
At this toast CAPTAIN BAINBRIDGE rose, and in a short but appropriate speech, returned thanks to the company in the name of himself and officers, on which the company gave 3 cheers.
Song—The sweet little cherub that sits up aloft, to take care of the life of poor Jack.
Air—Jenny's returned from Dover. 9. Captain Eaton—The man who had the abilities to plan, the perseverance to promote, and fortitude to establish the fame of the American character, in a land where it was scarcely known, in defiance of slavery or death.
Air—The battle. 10. May the powers of Barbary hence forward learn, as all Europe knew before that, the threat of chains to Americans only inflames to victory.
Air—The sons of Alknomack.
11. Lieutenant O'Bannon of the Marines, and Midshipman Mann—The heroes who first planted the American banners on the walls of Derne.
Song and Air—Hearts of Oak. 12. Consul Nelson (of Denmark) and Cidi Hamet Degese (of Tripoli)—The foreigners, who like the good Samaritan, owns every man in distress his neighbor.
Air—Charity. 13. May we never lose a ship but in chase of the enemy.
Patriotic Air. 14. Col. Lear—The patriotic pacificator, who effected an honorable peace with Tripoli.
Music. 15. Mediterranean Laurels—May America never want such hands to gather, nor such heads to wear them.
Patriotic Air. 16. The Bashaw of Tripoli—May he profit by the lectures he has received on the Laws of Nations.
Oh dear what can the matter be! 17. No chains but those of Love—no captivity but to the American Fair. With women and wine we defy every care.
The highest social order prevailed, and benignity dwelt upon every countenance. Several patriotic and other appropriate songs were interspersed with the toasts, and the company broke up at an early hour.
An elegant Dinner has been given at RICHMOND to Captain BAINBRIDGE and his Fellow Officers, at which the following toasts were drank.
DR. W. FOUSHE presided as Chairman, and MERIWETHER JONES, Esq. as President.
 1. The people of the United States.  2. The President.  3. Our Navy—Like Hercules, in its infancy, it has destroyed a serpent.  4. Commodore Preble—the officers and crews of the Mediterranean squadron.  5. Sommers, Israel and Wadsworth—the Decii of America.  6. Decatur—What American can hear his name and not be proud of his birth place?  7. Gen. Eaton—Cambyses and Alexander traversed deserts to enslave nations; the American chief to liberate his brave countrymen.  8. The officers and crew of the Philadelphia—Magnanimous in captivity, they supported the dignity of the American character, unsubdued by the gloom of a dungeon, unappalled by a sanguinary banditti. 
[Capt. BAINBRIDGE rose, and thanked the company in the name of himself, and no doubt of all the officers of the Philadelphia, had they been present. It was the proudest wish of his heart to protect the rights and preserve the flag of his country, free from violation.]
 9. Spain—If she must have American counsellors, we would advise her to exchange the corps with the black gown, for the corps militaire.  10. Peace, preferable to war—War, to insult. In defence of our commerce, may our brethren lately liberated, fill the chasm in the career of their glory.  11. The new principle in the Tripoline treaty—American prisoners are no longer to be slaves.  12. The Permanent Mediterranean Fund—Our most efficient negotiator.  13. The Administration—The success of its measures the best proof of its energy.  14. The once ridiculed Gun-Boats of the United States, now converted into models for the experienced artists of Europe.  15. The hero of Hohenlinden—Who soever disdains to convert his country into a land of slavery, deserves to have a land of liberty for his country.  16. The States of Barbary—No longer a disgrace to the civilized world, did an American spirit inspire the cabinets of Europe.  17. The American Fair. 
The election in Vermont has terminated in the re-election of Isaac Tichenor, governor, and Paul Brigham, lieut. governor, both federal.
Lexington, September 8. APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
JOHN BRECKINRIDGE, Esq. attorney General of the United States. JOHN COBURN, Esq. Judge of the territory of Orleans.
From Vincennes we learn that Benjamin Parke, Esq. is elected member of Congress for the Indiana territory.
We also learn, that the Canal Company have been incorporated—and it is said they will go into immediate operation as a Banking Company.
It was yesterday reported, and this morning we are told from a correct source, that the late Spanish intendant, Morales, has received orders from his court to sell all the vacant lands in East and West Florida, and it is said sales will be immediately made, even of lands within the boundary claimed by the U. States.
Orleans Gaz. Aug. 3.
We understand that the following are the boundaries of the purchase made by the commissioners appointed by the U. States to treat with the Chickasaw and Chactaw nations of Indians: Beginning where the boundary line between the state of Tennessee and the Indians strikes the Ohio River; thence down the Ohio to the Tennessee River; thence up the middle of the Tennessee River to the mouth of Duck river; thence up Duck river to where the Columbian road crosses it; thence, with the road, southwardly, to the top of the dividing ridge between Buffalo and Swan River; thence including all the waters of Elk river, to the Chickasaw old fields, near the Muscle Shoals; thence a direct line northwardly to the United States' boundary.
Tennessee Gaz.
Charleston, August 30.
DIED—At his house in this city, on Wednesday last, in the 82nd year of his age, the venerable and highly respected GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GADSDEN.
The long and meritorious services of this most valuable and lamented citizen are too well known to his countrymen to require a lengthy recital of them here—suffice it to say, that he was one of the earliest patriots of Carolina and the revolution; that as a soldier in the field, as a statesman in our councils, and in the private walks of the citizen his whole life was devoted to the service of his country.
As early as the year 1765, he was appointed a delegate to meet delegates from the other parts of the continent, at New-York, to consult on measures to ward off the dangers that then threatened America. The obnoxious acts of the British Parliament then complained of were soon after repealed. A few years after, when oppression again made its appearance, and it was found necessary to oppose it by arms, General Gadsden early appeared by his writings and example to animate his countrymen to join in the righteous cause. Throughout the arduous conflict he shared in all their dangers and difficulties. When this city was compelled to surrender to the superior arms of the enemy, in the year 1780, he became a prisoner; but so much was his influence dreaded by them that, instead of permitting him to enjoy the terms of the capitulation, he was seized, with several other enterprising and valuable citizens, and sent to Saint Augustine, where he underwent a rigorous and close confinement. On the return of peace, he was restored to his country. He was immediately called to her councils, and for a number of years represented this city in the legislature. He was constantly re-elected to this trust, until finding the infirmities of age approaching, and beholding the country happy in the government of her choice, he chose to retire from all public business.
His fellow-citizens, to evince the sincere regret his departure has occasioned, assembled yesterday to pay their last and most sincere respect to his remains.
Captain Kaiteisen, the venerable commandant of Fort Jonnson, as soon as he was informed of the death of the General, had the colors of the fort hung in mourning, and fired a gun every ten minutes, from the morning of yesterday until the body was interred. The vessels in the harbor had their colors half-masted throughout the day.
At eleven o'clock, the regiment of artillery, of which he was the founder, by raising the first company in the year 1755, paraded at his late dwelling; they were there joined by the officers of the squadron of horse and of uniform companies of the infantry of this city. His Excellency the Governor, the judges, the officers of the federal and state governments in this city, the members of the corporation and its officers, all the clergy of the city, and a very numerous concourse of his former friends and fellow-citizens, formed in procession at one o'clock, and were escorted by the military to St. Philip's church; where after the performance of the funeral service by the Rev. Dr. Jenkins, the body of this great and good man, bedewed with the tears of his country, was deposited in its parent earth.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the late Philadelphia frigate to his friend in Philadelphia.
"The final acceptance on the part of the Bashaw, of the terms proposed by col. Lear, was instantaneously followed by the unclosing of those bolts and bars, which had so long retained us in durance."

confinement, and the savage ferocity of the Turks, whose morose insulting looks we had so often read with equal contempt and indignation, was now entirely melted down, and they seemed by their countenances to say, "you are no longer our prisoners." We hurried away from our miserable abode to the Consular house, and the next day removed on board the Constitution. The Bashaw consented to our embarking on board the squadron without the ransom being paid down, as he was satisfied with col. Lear's binding the United States to pay it. Previous to our leaving the shore, upwards of 700 dollars was subscribed among the officers of the late frigate Philadelphia, for the purpose of purchasing a handsome piece of plate to be presented in our names to our much esteemed friend, Mr. NELSON, (the Danish Consul.) My pen would but feebly express the high esteem and respect we all felt for his character—he has uniformly been our warm and disinterested friend.
While at Syracuse, a court of Enquiry was held on capt. Bainbridge for the loss of the late frigate Philadelphia, and after a full investigation of the whole transaction of that unfortunate day, he was most honorably acquitted. The satisfaction given by the acquittal of this valuable officer, proceeds as well from an opinion of the correctness of his conduct in this particular case, as from a sense of his merit generally."
FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE.
Captain SHILLABER, from Leghorn, informs us, that on the 7th of July a brig arrived there from Algiers, and brought accounts of an insurrection at that place, and that the Dey had beheaded 400 Jews. One Jewish family made their escape in the brig.
Captain S. being just on the point of sailing, had not an opportunity to collect any farther particulars of the above; but after he had gone on board to take his departure, and while he lay becalmed, Captain Israel Williams, of the ship Friendship, of this port, then at Leghorn, was so obliging as to get on board a letter for us, communicating a number of other circumstances respecting this bloody business, of which the following is an extract:
Leghorn, July 8th.
"Yesterday arrived here an Imperial brig, in five days from Algiers. She informs, that that country was in dreadful confusion—that the Bedouin Arabs, said to be headed by a Frenchman, had revolted, and marched towards Algiers; that the Dey on their approach, detached 7000 to attack them, but that these, after a desperate battle, were defeated and cut off, to a man—that the Arabs then rushed on to the city, which they successfully attacked, and had taken a principal fort—that another attempt had been made to assassinate the Dey, he having received several stabs, & said to be mortally wounded—that he had cut off 400 of the richest Jew's heads, and the bloody work was still going on when this vessel left the place. There were at this time three vessels at Algiers, a Ragusan, an Imperialist and a Swede, who all cut their cables, and ran away from the port, permitting as many Jews to come as could get on board: the brig, that has now arrived, brought 100, and it is expected the Swede has at least 200 more.—Such is the news at Leghorn."
"The Algerines have a squadron of seven sail; they passed in sight of this port 18 days since, and were off Civita Vecchia 4 days since. They consist of a stout frigate of 44 guns, built at Algiers a few years since; another frigate of 44 guns, taken from the Portuguese six months since; the Crescent, of 32, a present from the United States; 2 polacres, lately purchased from the Greeks, one of which mounts 36 guns, the other 18; the fine brig Bashaw, of 22 guns, a present also from the United States; and a zebec."
This day is published
AND FOR SALE BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPITOL HILL. FLEETWOOD; Or the new man of feeling, BY WILLIAM GODWIN, Author of Caleb Williams, St. Leon, &c. &c. price 175 cents. Sept. 25.
Sale at Auction
TO be sold at the Auction Room in High Street a quantity of DRY GOODS, consisting of whole pieces and remnants of calicoes and chintzes, ribbed and plain, cotton hose, waistcoat patterns, dimities, handkerchiefs, flannel and cotton cashmere, corsets, velvets, &c. To be sold without reserve of price. JOHN TRAVERS, Auctioneer. Georgetown, Sept. 25—3t
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, as a runaway, on the 25th day of last June, a negro man who says his name is BEN JOHNSON, he is about 30 years old; is 6 feet 1 inch high and has a scar above his left eye—His clothes are a check and 2 linen shirts; one red calimere and one striped jacket; one pair of blue, one pair of mackene, and one pair of osnaburg overalls; two pair of stockings, one brown cloth coat, two round-about jackets with sleeves, and one fur hat. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. August 7—w8t
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making appropriations for opening and repairing certain streets and avenues in the city of Washington.
BE it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the several sums hereinafter mentioned, shall be, and hereby are appropriated for the purpose of defraying the expence of opening or repairing the following streets and avenues respectively in the city, that is to say:
For Pennsylvania avenue, from first street east, to the bridge on the Eastern Branch, the sum of four hundred dollars.
For New Jersey avenue, from E street south to M. street south, the sum of two hundred dollars.
For L street south, from eighth to ninth streets east, the sum of twenty dollars.
For L street, from fifth street east to New Jersey avenue, the sum of one hundred dollars.
For L street south, from New Jersey avenue to South Capitol street, and along South Capitol street to N street south, the sum of seventy dollars.
For East Capitol street, from first to second street east, the sum of fifty dollars.
For second street, from East Capitol street to Pennsylvania avenue, the sum of one hundred dollars.
For first street east, from A to B street south, the sum of twenty dollars.
For B street south, from first street east to New Jersey avenue, the sum of forty-five dollars.
For K street south, from eleventh street east to Pennsylvania avenue, the sum of five hundred dollars.
For Virginia avenue, from fourth street east to New Jersey avenue, one hundred dollars.
For N street south, from the bridge to fifth street west, the sum of fifty dollars.
For seventh street west, from Pennsylvania avenue to A street south, the sum of one hundred dollars.
For F street north, from eleventh to fifteenth street west, the sum of three hundred dollars.
For thirteenth street west, from F street north to Pennsylvania avenue, the sum of sixty dollars.
For twelfth street west, from Pennsylvania avenue to Tyber creek, the sum of seventy-five dollars.
For K street north, from Pennsylvania avenue to Rock creek, the sum of seventy-five dollars.
For F street north, from seventeenth street to twenty-first street west, the sum of one hundred dollars.
For twentieth street west, from F street north to the northern boundary of the city, two hundred dollars.
For draining eighteenth street west, between Pennsylvania avenue and G street, the sum of thirty-five dollars.
For the road from the intersection of M street south, across the canal to the south side of N street south, the sum of fifty dollars.
For third street east, from the Eastern Branch to L street south, the sum of forty dollars.
For South Capitol street, from N street south to the Eastern Branch, the sum of one hundred dollars.
SECT. 2. And be it enacted, That the several sums before mentioned be expended under the direction of three inhabitants, residents of the streets or neighborhood, to be appointed by the Mayor.
SECT. 3. And be it enacted, That the several respective appropriations hereinbefore declared, shall be paid and satisfied out of the proceeds of taxes accruing in the current year, and of the arrearages of taxes now due, having regard to prior appropriations of the same, as declared by former acts of the corporation; Provided always, that for the immediate purposes of this act, the mayor be authorised to obtain a loan of any sum not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars, for the repayment of which on or before the first day of June next, the proceeds of the taxes aforesaid are hereby solemnly pledged; and it shall be the duty of the Mayor on or before the said first day of June to issue his warrant on the Treasurer for the re-payment of the said sum of one thousand five hundred dollars out of the proceeds of the said taxes.
JOHN DEMPSE, President of the First Chamber.
JOHN BECKLEY, President pro tem. of the second Chamber.
APPROVED, September 9, 1805. ROBERT BRENT, MAYOR. True Copy, Test THOMAS HERTY, REGISTER.
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
To STONE-MASONS & BRICK-LAYERS.
PROPOSALS for building by contract two STONE WALL BRIDGES, with Brick or Stone arches, on K street, between the Navy-Yard and the Eastern Branch Bridge, will be received before the 30th inst. by either of the subscribers.
WM. PROUT. CH. MINIE.
Sept. 23—2t
THEATRE.
For the BENEFIT of MR. HARWOOD.
(BEING THE ONLY REMUNERATION FOR HIS PERFORMANCES.)
On THURSDAY Evening, Sept. 26,
Will be presented a celebrated Comedy, called the
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Hopkins. Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Clark. Joseph Surface, Mr. Poe. Charles Surface, Mr. Green. Crabtree, Mr. Harwood. Sir Benj. Backbite, Mr. Claude. Rowley, Mr. Bignall. Careless, (with a song) Mr. Comer. Moses, Mr. Wilmot. Triumph, Mr. Briers. Snake, Mr. Martin. Lady Teazle, Mrs. Wilmot. Maria, Mrs. Green. Lady Sneerwell, Mrs. Claude. Mrs. Candor, Mrs. Bignall.
Between the Play & Farce, Mr. HARWOOD will sing or speak a critical dissertation on the Drama, including the characters of
Sbylock, Othello, Tamerlane, Mackbeath, Macbeth, and Richard;
As MISTER DENNIS BRULGRUDERY.
To which will be added the Musical Entertainment of
THE PURSE: OR AMERICAN TAR.
Will Steady, Mr. Harwood. General, Mr. Clark. Theodore, Mr. Claude. Page, Miss Green. Edmond, Mr. Comer. Sally, Mrs. Green. Servants, &c.
ADMITTANCE—Box one Dollar Pitt three quarters of a Dollar.
Tickets to be had at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at A. & G. Way's Printing-Office.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to commence at 7 o'clock precisely.
Advertisement.
I OFFER for sale the plantation in Prince George's county on which Mr. Michael Lowe now lives, consisting of two tracts of Land, viz. Trial and Deer Pond enlarged, and containing 408 acres.
Any person disposed to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Thomas Mundel near Piscataway, whom I have empowered to sell for me. Should this property not be disposed of by private sale before Wednesday the 9th October next, it will at 12 o'clock of that day be offered at PUBLIC SALE by Mr. Mindel at Mr. Bowling's Tavern in Piscataway. The sum of 1400 DOLLARS, in ready money will be required of the purchaser, and a credit given for the balance, which will be made known on the day of sale.
ROBERT FERGUSON.
Sept. 20—w4t
THE BRIG RISING SUN, just arrived from Rhode Island, JOHN RHODES Master, lying at James Barry's wharf, has on board for sale, Cheese, Mels Pork, Mackariels and Herrings by the barrel.
Sept. 20—3t.
A Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE,
LAYING on the main road, leading from Charlottesville to Washington City, containing 368 acres; six miles from Cuipepper Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchant and saw mills. The situation pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and sixteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expence and a superabundance of large and lofty timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three rooms on a floor, a good kitchen, a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—2200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—it is a good chance to feed a large crop of grain on it this fall. I will take negroes to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises.
MORTON PANNELL, Cuipepper county, Virginia. Aug. 21—w4
Council, Annapolis. May 16, 1805.
ORDERED, That the act to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals, be published twice in each week for the space of three months in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis; the American Telegraph and the Federal Gazette at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; the Republican Advocate and Bartgis's paper at Frederick-Town; Greener's paper at Hagerstown, and in Smith's and Cowan's paper at Hailton.
By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
AN ACT
To provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and forms of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals.
BE it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That this state shall be divided into six judicial districts in manner and form following to wit: St. Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties, shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, shall be the second district; Calvert, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; Frederick, Washington and Allegany counties shall be the fifth district; Baltimore and Harford counties shall be the sixth district; and there shall be appointed, for each of the said judicial districts, three persons of integrity and sound legal knowledge, residents of the state of Maryland, who shall previous to and during their acting as judges, reside in the district for which they shall respectively be appointed, one of whom shall be styled in the commission chief judge, and the other two associate judges, of the district for which they shall be appointed; and the chief judge, together with the two associate judges, shall compose the county courts in each respective district; and each judge shall hold his commission during good behavior, removable for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law, or shall be removed by the governor, upon the address of the general assembly, provided that two thirds of all the members of each house concur in such address; and the county courts, so as aforesaid established, shall have, hold and exercise, in the several counties of this state, all and every the powers authorities and jurisdictions, which the county courts of this state now have, use and exercise, and which shall be hereafter prescribed by law; and the said county courts established by this act shall respectively hold their sessions in the several counties at such times and places as the legislature shall direct and appoint, and the salaries of the said judges shall not be diminished during the period of their continuance in office.
II. And be it enacted, That in any suit or action at law hereafter to be commenced or instituted in any county court of this state, the judges thereof, upon suggestion in writing by either of the parties thereto, supported by affidavit or other proper evidence, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county court of the county where such suit or action is depending, shall and may order and direct the record of their proceedings in such suit or action to be transmitted to the judges of any county court within the district for trial, and the judges of such county court, to whom the said record shall be transmitted, shall hear and determine the same in like manner as if such suit or action had been originally instituted therein; provided, nevertheless, that such suggestion shall be made as aforesaid before or during the term in which the issue or issues may be joined in the said suit or action; and provided also, that such further remedy may be provided by law, in the premises, as the legislature shall from time to time direct and enact.
III. And be it enacted, That if any party presented or indicted in any of the county courts of this state, shall suggest in writing to the court in which such prosecution is depending, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such adjoining county court shall hear and determine the same in the same manner as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein; provided that such further and other remedy may be provided by law in the premises as the legislature may direct and enact.
IV. And be it enacted, That if the attorney general, or the prosecutor for the state, shall suggest in writing to any county court, before whom an indictment is or may be depending, that the state cannot have a fair and impartial trial in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court, in their discretion, to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such county court shall hear and determine the same as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein.
V. And be it enacted, That there shall be a court of appeals, and the same shall be composed of the chief judges of the several judicial districts of the state, which said court of appeals shall hold, use and exercise, all and singular the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, heretofore held, used and exercised, by the court of appeals of this state, and also the appellate jurisdiction heretofore used and exercised by the general court; and the said court of appeals hereby established, shall sit on the western and eastern shores for transacting and determining the business of the respective shores, at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint, and any three of the said judges of the court of appeals shall form a quorum to hear and decide in all cases pending in said court and the judge who has given a decision in any case in the county court, shall withdraw from the bench upon the deciding of the same case before the court of appeals; and the judges of the court of appeals may appoint the clerks of said
court for the western and eastern shores, respectively, who shall hold their appointments during good behavior, removable only for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law; and in case of death, resignation, disqualification or removal out of the state, or from their respective shores, or either of the said clerks in the vacation of the said court, the governor, with the advice of the council, may appoint and commission a fit and proper person to such vacant office, to hold the same until the next meeting of the said court; and all laws passed after this act shall take effect, shall be recorded in the office of the court of appeals of the western shore.
VI. And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government which relates to the court of appeals and the general court, or the judges thereof, or that is in any manner repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby repealed, abrogated and annulled upon the confirmation hereof; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to authorize the removal of the clerks of the respective county courts being in commission at the time of the passing of this act, in any other mode or manner than that prescribed by the constitution and form of government.
VII. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amendments at the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government to the contrary, notwithstanding. May 31—Law3m
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of this county on the 28th day of August last, a negro man by the name of
RALPH
about 23 or 24 years old, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a scar on his throat or neck, and two of his fore teeth out; his clothing is a raw shirt and trowsers, old tawndown jacket, old wool hat, two pair striped cotton trowsers and an old linen shirt, says he belongs to James Wyatt near the Red House Prince William county state of Virginia. His owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees according to law on the 20th day of November next.
L. HILLBARY, Sheriff, Allegany county, Maryland. Cumberland, Sept. 11—w3t
Rich Kanawha Bottom Lands FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, or exchange for Lands or other real property on the east side of Blue Ridge about 7000 acres of rich bottom land on the Great Kanawha river, and on both sides thereof, opposite and below the mouth of Poketollico creek in the state of Virginia, 25 miles from Point Pleasant, the county town of Mason county, and 12 miles from the county town of Kanawha county, and adjoining the lands of the late Gen. Washington. They were surveyed at the same time with these lands, viz. in the year 1774, and are held under the same titles, viz. old military rights, which are unquestionable.
The Lands are of the very first quality, the bottoms in many places a mile wide. They have been lately resurveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each for the accommodation of purchasers, each lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for flock, which can never be interrupted. too acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kentucky, passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrant to the western countries both by land and water. Their situation besides gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets as produce or flock may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, limestone, mills and mill seats—so that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating. A more particular description of these lands, with plots of the several lots, their situation, description and price may be had by application in Alexandria to Mr. Wm. CRAIK who attended the surveying of them, or to the subscriber. JAMES CRAIK. Sept. 11—W6w
PUBLIC SALE.
On the first Monday in November next will be held at Public Auction, on the premises at the hour of eleven o'clock A.M. all those Lots of ground, No. 18 and 26 which were allotted and set apart for JAMES WIGFIELD, of Washington county, District of Columbia, situated near the south end of the Eastern Branch Bridge, and vested in me in virtue of a deed of trust from said Wigfield. Terms of sale CASH. BENSON L. MCCORMICK, July 29—1w8t

1500 DOLLARS REWARD. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
 1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800  1 do. of the same, for 500  1 do. of the same, for 500  1 do. of the same, for 450  1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Adder by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1803 No 117 149 05 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Highnbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Deyervan, by them endorsed and by J. M. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are informed - the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered - should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31 -
Republican Proceedings.
ACCORDING to notice, a meeting of a number of respectable Republicans from the several election districts in Prince George's county, was held at Upper Marlborough in said county, on the 11th of September, for the purpose of recommending to the Republicans of said county, proper characters to represent them in the next General Assembly of Maryland.
RINALDO JOHNSON, Esq. was called to the chair, and Mr. FIELDER RIDGWAY appointed Secretary of this meeting.
On motion, Resolved that this meeting now proceed to ballot for four candidates to be recommended to the citizens of Prince George's county as delegates to the next General Assembly and that this meeting will support by their votes at the ensuing election such gentlemen as shall have a majority of ballots in their favor.
The meeting then proceeded to the balloting, and upon calling up the votes it appeared that Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen and Thomas Woodward, Esquires had a majority of votes.
Whereupon, Resolved, That this meeting recommend to the Republican Citizens of Prince George's county, Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires as proper characters to serve in the ensuing General Assembly.
Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, and published in the National Intelligencer.
RINALDO JOHNSON, Chairman, FIELDER RIDGWAY, Secretary. Sept. 15 - 1807
A Brewery for Sale.
By virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of October next at the hour of twelve, Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 33 in the city of Washington; upon this lot are a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads - the funding works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expense, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and George Town. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person wishing to go into the brewing line.
The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be expected. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Conningham residing thereon.
MARSHAM WARING. Sept. 2 - 1807
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26 -
This is to give notice that the subscribers of Prince George's County have obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county in Maryland, letters testamentary on the estate of John Baden, of Thomas 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 first day of May next, after which time they will be excluded from all benefit of the said estate, given under our hands this sixteenth day of September 1805.
CLEMENT BADEN, } Executors. JOSEPH M. BADEN, } N. B. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. C. B. J. M. B. Sept. 20 - 3t
Negroes for Sale.
ON Thursday the 3d day of October next, at Bennet's tavern in George town, I shall offer at public SALE for cash, TWELVE likely NEGROES, consisting of Boys from 8 to 13 years of age, and women and children. JOSEPH BREWER. Sept. 6 - 1807
TAKEN up on the premises of the subscriber living at WARREN'S MILL in Prince George's county, a grey GREY MARE, nine years old, fourteen and a half hands high, mane and tail cut very short and apparently with foal. The owner is requested to prove property pay charges and take her away. JOSEPH CLARK ADDINGTON. Sept. 20 - 3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Crosthwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia - Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. May 10 -
District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit:
ON the petition of HUGH DENSLEY an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison of Washington County for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Hugh Densley, that on the thirtieth day of September instant at 9 o'clock A. M. at the Court room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia, will be administered to the said Hugh Densley, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist before that day.
By order of the honorable William Cranch, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. WILLIAM BRENT, CLK. Sep. 23 - 2t
WILL be offered at Public Sale
on Tuesday 22d October next, if not sold at private sale, before that day, all that rich, valuable and well known farm, called "Richfield Choice," containing about 600 acres, lying in Prince George county on the road leading from the city of Washington to the city of Annapolis, 18 miles from the former and 12 miles from the latter place, and 4 miles from the Queen Anne Inspection. The situation of the dwelling house (which is large and convenient) is high and healthy; there are on the land five tobacco houses, a carriage house, stables and all other necessary out-houses, all of which are nearly new. The soil of this land is well adapted to the growth of Tobacco, Indian corn and every kind of grain, and a great proportion of timber, rails and fire wood, so situated that little labor is required to make the necessary repairs; 30 acres are now in timber and more may be made at a small expense; few farms in this county afford greater advantages and flatter the industrious with greater prospects of success. The purchaser may be accommodated with choice stock and provender of every kind. The property will be shown and the terms made known by application to the subscriber living on the premises. ISAAC LANSDALE. Sept. 23 - 3t
SALE at AUCTION.
ON the 7th of October at 11 o'clock in the forenoon will be sold at public auction (at the COLUMBIAN INN in GEORGE TOWN.) a handsome assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of beds, bedsteads and furniture, mahogany dining tables, side board, walnut tables, looking glasses, carpets, chairs, brass andirons, fenders, shovels and tongs, &c. &c. and a great variety of other articles - a liberal credit will be given for all sums above one hundred dollars. JOHN TRAVERS, Aug. Aug. 21 - 2awtf
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having obtained letters of administration from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county upon the personal estate of JOHN FRANCIS HARDY, deceased; they therefore give notice to all those indebted to the estate of the said John Francis Hardy to settle their respective debts. Those who have claims upon the estate are requested to exhibit them legally substantiated. ELIZABETH HARDY, } Admrs. RICHARD E. GARDINER, } Magruder's Ferry, Prince George's county, Sept. 13 - 3w3
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES, PROPOSALS
By THOMAS B. WAIT & Co. FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, AN HISTORICAL TREATISE ON THE FEUDAL LAW, AND THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND;
With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes. BY THE LATE FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, L.L.D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin.
To which authorities are added, and a Discourse is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England, BY GILBERT STUART, L.L.D.
THE Lectures of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the Students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession.
However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated to much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as Professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.
This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a practising lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded. But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which succinctly and perspicuously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful as it will enable young politicians to trace all our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the persevering industry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious conditions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.
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The work shall be elegantly printed, in two octavo volumes, on five wove paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards, at Four Dollars - To non subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work.
Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made. Portland, June 24 -
The above work will be printed from a correct London Edition - The few copies of an Irish Edition now circulating in this country are considered by the first law characters as extremely incorrect, and not to be relied on by historical authority.
HISTORY Of the West Indies :
A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business, or desirous of information through the medium of amusement.
A new & revised edition of Mr. Edwards's History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by its amiable author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This third volume contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the Island of St. Domingo, or Hispaniola, as also that of Tobago; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a prefatory advertisement by Sir William Young, Baronet, M. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
The subscriber, impressed with a sense of the great importance a general knowledge of the history, civil and commercial, of the West Indies, must be to every citizen of America, and of the great celebrity of the above work, proposes to print it by subscription, and respectfully offers the following for public patronage and encouragement.
Proposals for Printing,
From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto,
THE HISTORY,
CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL,
Of the British Colonies in the West Indies.
BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S.
Containing, with a variety of other matter: -
A political and topographical survey of the sugar islands.
A comprehensive account of the ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, productions, laws, government, constitution and commerce.
An historical review of the slave trade; including observations on the character, genius, disposition, and situation of the enslaved Africans.
An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions, and exports; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the island ever since the year 1789; and a detail of the transactions of the British army in that island.
Also, a tour through the islands of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua, Tobago and Grenada, by Sir William Young, Baronet, &c And
A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, &c. &c
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It will be printed in four volumes, large octavo, on a perfectly new and beautiful type, and on a handsome large medium paper, agreeable to a specimen, which may be had at the subscriber's Book Store.
The price to subscribers to be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery.
With the last volume will be given an ATLAS, (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz.
 1 A large general map of the West Indies.  2 A Map of Jamaica.  3 Barbadoes.  4 Grenada.  5 St. Vincents.  6 Dominica.  7 St. Christophers.  8 Nevis.  9 Antigua.  10 Virgin Islands.  11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola.  12 Tobago. 
To prevent disappointment or complaint, it is now promised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.
With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.
The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.
JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut streets, and by the principal booksellers through the Union. Philadelphia, July 15 -
LOST,
A few days ago between Rhodes's tavern and George Town, a BUNDLE containing a variety of Female Wearing Apparel, among which were several pair of cotton stockings marked with the initials M. B. There was also in the bundle an English Grammar, with the name "Matilda Berry" written therein.
The person who has found the bundle will be compensated for his trouble by leaving it at the bar of Rhodes's tavern. Washington city, Sept. 20 - 3t
To be Sold,
ON the 10th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, by order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, at the plantation of WILLIAM HUGHSON near Upper Marlboro', to the highest bidder on 9 month's credit, all the personal estate of JOHN I. WILLETT, late of Prince George's county, deceased, viz. seven negroes, consisting of women, boys and girls, horses, cows and hogs, some household furniture - the purchaser to give bond with approved security bearing interest from the date, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock. NINIAN T. WILLETT, Adm'r. Sept. 13 - 1807
IN CHANCERY, MARY LAND
August 5, 1805.
Hezekiah Berry, vs. Samuel Smallwood, Amastatia Smith & Cornelius Smith her husband and others.
The object of the bill in this
cause filed is to obtain a decree to foreclose a mortgage executed by Henry Smallwood on first day of July seventeen hundred and ninety-nine for conveying to the complainant sundry tracts of land in Charles county. The bill states that Samuel Smallwood, Amastatia Smith and Cornelius Smith her husband reside out of the state of Maryland. It is thereupon adjudged and ordered that the complainant by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the city of Washington, before the 25th day of October next, give notice to the defendants of this application and of the substance and object of the bill, that they may be warned to appear here in person or by a solicitor of this court before the twenty-fifth day of February next, to show cause if any they have wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed. SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. Sept. 11 - w3t
Runaway Negro.
ON the 29th ult a yellow man calling himself JOSEPH R. LEE, was committed to the jail of Washington County, in the district of Columbia, on suspicion of being a runaway; but who says he is free, was raised in Accomack county, Virginia, by his parents, who were also free; that he has since lived 14 years in Baltimore, and has likewise lived some time in Charleston, S. Carolina. He appears to be 6 or 7 and twenty years of age, is 5 feet 5 inches high, can read and write, has a decent respectful look, long hair, for his color, well made, and is tolerably well dressed. His owner, (if he has any) is requested to come and prove property, pay charges, and take him away; otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs. DANIEL C. BRENT. Marshal of the district of Columbia. Sept. 16 - 1807
MARYLAND - IN CHANCERY, SEPTEMBER 7th 1805.
Darius Gamble, against Samuel Beck, Simon Beck, Wm. Carroll and Mary his wife, Joshua Beck, Nathan Beck and George Beck heirs of Joshua Beck.
THE object of the bill is to obtain a decree for the sale of part of the tract of Land called Gamble's Farm lying in Kent county for the payment of the aforesaid Joshua Beck from whom the said land descended to the defendants as his heirs at law.
The bill states that some of the defendants reside out of this state, and it is on the complainant's motion ordered that by causing a copy of this order to be inserted once in each of three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer before the 10th day of October next, he give notice to such of the said defendants as reside out of this state and their guardian or guardians of the application to this court and of the instance and object of the bill and may warn them them to appear here in person or by solicitor before the 10th day of February next, to show cause why a decree should not pass as prayed. True copy, SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, R. C. C. September 18 - w3t
Runaway Negro.
CAMPBELL, about 32 or 33 years of age, five feet 9 inches high, yellow complexioned, has a scar between his eye brows, and 3 or 4 remarkable ones on his breast, besides several on his shoulders, apparently occasioned by the whip - Has with him a blue cloth coat with a black cape, a pair of blue pantaloons, and several other articles of clothing less notable - has for some time past been in the city as a free man; but latterly confesses that he is the property of Wm. Smith of Fauquier county, Virginia, to whom he was sold by George Robinson - was committed to the jail of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, on the first instant.
ALSO, On the 12th instant was committed as aforesaid a mulatto man, calling himself JIM ALIAS RICHMOND, about 22 or 23 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, has a remarkable scar over his left eye, and says that about a month ago, his former master, Thomas Strachan of Spottsylvania, Virginia, sold him to John Crumpton, from whom he shortly afterwards made his escape. He has a blue round jacket, grey pantaloons, and half boots, which appear to be all the outer clothes he has with him.
The owners of the above slaves are requested to come and prove property, pay charges, and take them away; otherwise they will be disposed of as the law directs. DANIEL C. BRENT. Marshal of the district of Columbia. Sept. 16 - w3t