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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCCCCXLI.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
Messrs. I. Riley and Co. of New-York have issued proposals for publishing
"A VOYAGE"
To the Eastern part of Terra Firma, or the Spanish Main, in South America, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803, and 1804. Containing a description of the territory under the jurisdiction of the Captain-General of Caraccas, composed of the provinces of Venezuela, Maracaibo, Varinas, Spanish Guiana, Cumana, and the island of Margarita; and embracing every thing relative to the discovery, conquest, topography, legislation, commerce, finance, inhabitants and productions of the provinces, together with a view of the manners and customs of the Spaniards, and the savage as well as civilized Indians.—By J. BEPONS, late agent of the French government at Caraccas—in three volumes—with a large map of the country, &c. translated by an American gentleman."
Those who have perused this work pronounce it the most correct and comprehensive account of these provinces extant. It is indeed the only modern original work which we have that principally relates to them. It is probably to the pen of Humboldt, among the most scientific travellers of the age, and animated as he is by the noblest enthusiasm chastened by a rigid devotion to truth, that we shall be ultimately indebted for the best account of a part, if not the whole of the Spanish provinces in this quarter of the globe. Sensible as he must be of the impatience of the literary world to be possessed of the fruits of his arduous and persevering exertions, we trust he will not much longer withhold a work, which will, if we are not grossly deceived, be an imperishable memorial of his talents, his labors and his virtues. In the mean time the work, announced by Mr. Riley, can scarcely fail to be highly interesting. In what degree it will be so our readers may be enabled to form a tolerable judgment from a perusal of the following extracts from the "Introduction."
"THE work which I offer to the public has no other foundation than truth, nor any ornament but that which is derived from correctness. My object in undertaking it was to place in the annals of geography and politics, countries hitherto unknown, where nature spreads her bounties with a prodigal hand, and where she displays all her magnificence, unknown, as it were, to the rest of the globe."
I have no hesitation in maintaining that no part of America, in whatever latitude, can be compared for the fertility, variety and richness of its productions to that which forms the captain-generalship of Caraccas, that is to say, the provinces of Venezuela, Varinas, Maracaibo, Cumana, Spanish Guiana and the island of Margarita, which extend from the 12th degree of north latitude to the equator, and from the 62d degree of longitude west of the meridian of Paris to the 75th.
I designate this country by the new title of the Eastern part of Terra Firma , to distinguish it from that part of Terra Firma which is situated further westward and is dependent on the vice-royalty of Santa Fe; having for boundaries on its northern extremity, Cape de la Vela to the east, and the Isthmus of Panama on the west.
All sorts of colonial produce are raised in this land of promise, without exception, in greater abundance than in any of the Antilles, and they are of a far superior quality. It is perfectly well known that the cocoa of Caraccas brings a price in commerce twice as great as that which grows in the islands of the Mexican Gulf, without even excepting St. Domingo. It sells for 15 or 20 per cent more than that which is raised in the same latitude upon the banks of the celebrated river Magdalena, which runs through a considerable part of the new kingdom of Grenada, and empties into the sea not far from Carthagena. The cocoa of Guayaquil, on the shores of the South Sea, almost under the line, is not worth more than half as much as that of Caraccas and its dependencies.
The indigo of the eastern part of Terra Firma is inferior to none but that of Guatemala. The difference is not more than about 8 or 10 per cent.
Tobacco cultivated and prepared in these provinces, is worth as much again as the best which the United States afford. This single article, which is exported on the king's account, nets yearly to the treasury about four millions.
The sugar and coffee of these regions are finer than in the rest of the Torrid Zone, although the processes of art do much less for them here than they ought.
Besides the present products of these provinces, there is a great variety of others, which the soil of eastern Terra Firma offers to its inhabitants without requiring from them any advance, or
subjecting them to any other trouble than that of collecting them and bestowing on them a light and easy preparation.
In this numerous class may be ranked: 1. Vanilla, the fruit of a climbing plant, which like the wild-vine or ivy attaches itself to trees, and brings in trade as much as one hundred francs a pound. Vanilla grows abundantly in the woods of St. Philip and Truxillo, upon the borders of the river Tuy. It requires uncultivated grounds, that are moist and covered with large trees.—The province of Venezuela itself might afford ten thousand weight a year, notwithstanding the neglected state of its culture, and the quantity could be easily doubled by the smallest application of industry. For there is nothing more necessary towards the rearing of this valuable plant, than to stick in the ground cuttings of the Vanilla vine at the root of trees. There they grow, and climb with the greatest ease and quickness. A more sure though less convenient method of guarding against the death of the plants, is to insert them within the bark, or graft them upon the trees, about 20 inches from the ground. This interesting object of commerce is for the inhabitants of Terra Firma, a mere matter of curiosity. There are not more than two hundred pounds of Vanilla sold yearly. All that is collected is sent as presents, from the agents of government and those who solicit offices, to their friends and patrons in Spain. The rest of it spoils upon the trees, or is eaten by the monkeys who are very fond of it. The trifling quantity collected, receives but an imperfect preparation, the carelessness of which deprives it of the superiority which it naturally possesses over that of Mexico.
2. The wild Cochineal may be put in the same list with Vanilla. It exists in Terra Firma, and in great quantities at Coro, Carora, and Trujillo. All the use they make of it is for dyeing colors on the spot. The success of the trial has never induced them to think of making it an article of commerce. To evince its importance, it would be simply necessary to apply to the processes lately published in Paris by M. Brulley, a planter who is as commendable for the number of his ingenious observations, as for the exactness and happy results of his experiments.
3. This same country could also supply dyers with many woods, barks and plants, capable of making the most lively and permanent colours. At present none of these articles make any part of their commerce, because they are not brought to market; although the advantages derived from them on the spot is a sure evidence of what they would afford to manufactures. The port of Maracaibo, is almost the only one, where they export a little Brazil wood. The dyeing arts of Europe might be made tributary to the eastern part of Terra Firma for more than 500,000 francs a year, without doing the smallest disservice to the raising of the other produce, by the labor necessary for their coloring materials.
4. Gums, resins, balsams, and medicinal oils, might make a conspicuous figure in trade, if the carelessness of the inhabitants did not make them preferable to profit. The jurisdiction of Coro, Carora, Quercuyo, and Upper Guiana, contains tracts of high land, which nature has covered with aromatic plants, to indemnify them for the power it has denied them of producing those articles, which demand a greater degree of moisture.
5. It would be too long, or to speak more correctly, it would be impossible for me to enumerate all the herbs, roots and barks, which the eastern part of Terra Firma offers to medicine; they are innumerable and disseminated over the different provinces, according to the temperature and exposure which nature has assigned them. There is more Sarsaparilla here than all Europe can consume. Sassafras and liquorice are particularly plentiful in the neighborhood of Truxillo; the Squill in the parish of Saguaneta; Storax in the jurisdiction of Coro; Cassia almost every where; Gayac on the shores; Aloes in Carora; a species of Quinquina on the mountains, &c. &c.
6. A peculiarity worthy of remark is, that there are few or no useless trees found in the numerous and extensive forests of the eastern part of Terra Firma. They are either fruit trees, or they are adapted by their hardness, bulk, or length, to all the purposes for which man has need to apply them. There are more than twenty sorts fit for inlaid work of the most exquisite finish; the colors are so various that when they are aided by polishing, they make a more beautiful appearance than the finest laborer in mahogany can form, with the nicest grain and the neatest spots that timber can furnish. Among these woods there is one called Chacarranday , which surpasses all the rest in beauty; it is found on the mountains of Perija in the province of Maracaibo. Half Europe might find in the forests of Terra Firma, wood enough for all its luxurious furniture and equipment. It is true, they are not equally easy of exportation, on account of their dis-
tance from seaports and navigable rivers. But there is a sufficiency of them near enough for exports to the amount of several millions.
7. Commerce might draw something considerable from the animal kingdom, provided the police and the people would seriously turn their attention to the subject. My chapter on commerce will teach how much the mass of exports owes to this source of local wealth. I need now do no more, to fix the attention of my reader than to tell him there are in Venezuela and Barcelona, Spanish Guiana, the western side of Lake Maracaibo, &c. 1,200,000 neat cattle; 180,000 horses and mares; & 90,000 mules, scattered over the plains and valleys; sheep are innumerable; and deer are abundant, particularly in the jurisdictions of Coro, Carora, and Quercuyo. This branch of the products of the country would amount to five millions of francs,* reckoning living animals exported to the neighboring colonies, and the deer-skins and ox hides carried to other places.
This sketch, which is rather below than above the truth, proves that there are few regions to which nature has been so lavish of her favors, as to the one I am describing. In the eyes, and in the estimation of every reasonable man, both Mexico and Peru lose by the comparison; for as I have often had occasion to say, the mines which are daily becoming worse, are very far from insuring to the trade and navigation of the mother country, so many advantages as can be derived from those productions which each year will renew, and which ages will but augment.
Notwithstanding, a country in which all the elements of the greatest prosperity are united, where agriculture heaps her stores, where the soil every where yields crops corresponding to the different temperatures and exposures which it derives from its particular situation; in short, a country peopled by 728,000 inhabitants, is almost entirely unknown, both to the literary and commercial world. No Spanish writer has described it. And the ideas which our most celebrated modern geographers have given of it, are so incorrect, that to have written nothing would have been better than to have treated the subject as they have done.
In no part of the habitable world, is man so little embarrassed for subsistence as in the province of Venezuela. If he will labor, he is sure to grow rich—or if he is lazy and vegetates along, he has only to stretch his hand and bend his back, that he may gather from the soil, a vastly greater quantity of food than is necessary for his support.
How has it happened that the statistical account of a country so rich, extensive and near to Europe as Terra Firma, is to this day so imperfect, while that of regions the most distant and difficult of approach, affords all the particulars that history can desire? It is because no nation repels with so much vigor from its possessions beyond the seas, every thing which is not of its own blood or descent as the Spanish. No stranger can tread in the districts of the Spanish possessions, especially on the American continent, far less become a resident in them, without an express permission from the king. This is very difficult to obtain, except for excursions which have no other object than to enlarge the domains of natural history. On the other hand, the eastern part of Terra Firma not working any mines, no Spaniard has been found willing to devote his talents and his vigilance to the description of a country which the whole nation, greedy of mines, considers as but an indifferent possession.
It required just that concurrence of events which carried me to Terra Firma, to secure me an asylum there. But in this even I have experienced some difficulties. I however overcame them by the same principles which have always served as the ground work of my conduct in foreign countries. They consisted in never ridiculing their ancient prejudices, in respecting their usages, and in conforming to local customs.
In spite of all these precautions, it must not be supposed that I have not had many difficulties to encounter while I was procuring the materials necessary to my purpose. The Spaniards are, literally speaking, more than any other nation, jealous of every foreign observer. There are very few who will frankly aid his enquiries into their political and domestic regimen. But there are a great many who, under the veil of zeal and affection, give him seriously and upon the greatest subjects, information diametrically opposite to the truth. How often have I received confidential accounts upon the correctness of which it appeared ridiculous to entertain a doubt, though the falsity of them was but too apparent afterwards. Without a residence of eight years, which I had made in the other Spanish dominions, previous to my arrival in Terra Firma; without a residence of nearly four years in the place which I have described; without the means I have employed to
* Five Francs are about equal to one dollar.
obtain access to registers; finally, without the rule which I rigorously imposed upon myself, to examine every thing with my own eyes, all my watching, my labors and my expenses would only have led me to conclusions more injurious than beneficial to geography and natural history.
It is besides not sufficient to have collected all the information proper for an exact description. It was necessary to give them a methodical arrangement; so that by this means, the same impressions might be made upon the minds of my readers in looking over my pages, that my own received in travelling, and studying the eastern part of Terra Firma. I flatter myself the distribution I have made of my materials will be found to have this effect.
(To be Continued.)
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
"On eagle's wings immortal scandals fly, Whilst virtuous actions are but torn to die."
Although it is chimerical to suppose that party spirit will ever cease to exist in this country, or that the most virtuous and enlightened administration will ever be without its opponents, still at a crisis like the present, it might be expected that the amor patrie would have a preponderance over the demon of faction . The critical state of our foreign relations, which has been produced by causes and events which the Executive could not control, has nevertheless been seized with avidity by the opposition party , and has long been made the subject of scurrilous and malignant attacks on the President. A brief review, however, of the measures which have been pursued, since the change of administration (as respects our external concerns) will, I trust, be sufficient to convince every candid and unprejudiced person, that these denunciations against the Executive are base, illiberal and unfounded. On Mr. Jefferson's elevation to the executive chair, the U. S. were at peace with all the world, except the bashaw of Tripoli, who notwithstanding the presents which he had occasionally received from the two former administrations, was committing depredations on our commerce in the Mediterranean. For the purpose of chastizing this pirate, as well as for the protection of our commerce, a squadron was dispatched to the Mediterranean. The result of this spirited measure is well known. The bashaw, although in possession of 300 of our citizens (which accident threw into his hands) was compelled to sue for peace; to relinquish all ideas of a tribute being paid him in future, and to restore our captive citizens for a trifling ransom.
Our dispute with Spain next merits attention. It is well known that during the late war, a number of American vessels were captured by French privateers, and carried into Spanish ports where they were condemned by French tribunals. The Executive with a view to indemnify our citizens for these losses, directed the minister of the U. S. at Madrid to open a negotiation with the court of Spain, on the subject of these illegal condemnations. After various delays a convention was concluded (in 1802) whereby the Spanish government became responsible for the abovementioned losses sustained by American citizens in the ports of its catholic majesty. But before this convention was ratified, the Spanish intendant at New Orleans, by an arbitrary decree, prohibited our citizens from using the port of New Orleans as a place of deposit, a privilege which was secured to us by a former treaty with Spain.—About this time it was generally known that Spain had retro-ceded Louisiana to France, and from a desire to prevent having so formidable a power for a neighbor, as well as to obtain this valuable province (through which flows the Mississippi, the only outlet for the produce of our western country) a negotiation was set on foot by the Executive, for the purpose of securing to the U. S. this important territory, in which he fortunately succeeded. The court of Spain, however, viewed this transaction with a jealous eye, and from that moment began to evince an unfriendly disposition towards the U. S. She has refused to ratify the convention of 1802, and has likewise withheld from us a small but valuable part of Louisiana. These and other acts of injustice have excited much indignation among our citizens. During the late session of Congress, it was well known, that some were in favor of an immediate declaration of war.—A large majority, however, were for previously resorting to negotiation, and an appropriation was made to enable the Executive to treat for the purchase of the Floridas (that is, for such part thereof as we have no claim to) which if obtained would render our territories compact, and remove all future disputes respecting the boundaries of Louisiana. The Executive has accordingly opened a negotiation with the courts of France and Spain on this interesting subject. Various causes have prevented this negotiation from
progressing as rapidly as the impatience of the public seems to require: & although the result is still uncertain, a short delay cannot prove injurious to the U. S. as government has not neglected any measures within its power to place the frontiers in a state of defence; which precaution may be necessary, in case the negotiation should terminate unfavorably.
The unjustifiable conduct of G. Britain in capturing our vessels and impressing our seamen, has not been viewed with indifference by the executive. Some time before the meeting of the late Congress, our worthy minister at the court of London, made spirited remonstrances against these outrages, and although they were ineffectual, it was not considered expedient by our national legislature to resort to hostile measures without another effort, to obtain justice by negotiation. The indisposition of Mr. Fox, the British minister of foreign affairs, has retarded this negotiation. Commissioners however have lately been appointed to treat with our ministers, and there is reason to believe that our differences with G. Britain will soon be amicably adjusted.
From the above statement of facts it must appear evident to every person (except those whose jaundiced eyes view every measure of the Executive through a false medium) that the President has on all occasions supported with firmness and dignity the honor and interests of his country. Every virtuous patriotic citizen of the U. S. is therefore called upon in the name of his country; to rally around its constituted authorities, and should an appeal to arms be rendered necessary either to vindicate our rights or to avenge our wrongs, we cannot fail of being victorious.
FRANKLIN.
Hartford, Oct. 18.
Last Thursday the Hon. General Assembly of this state convened at New Haven. The House of Representatives made choice of the hon. John C. Smith, esq. for their Speaker, and Lyman Law and Uriel Holmes, jun. esqs. clerks.
THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
IN a former communication, which I had the honor to make to the legislature, I took the liberty to recommend to their attention, our statute provision of Work Houses, for the correction and punishment of vicious, disorderly and idle persons, whose crimes and misdemeanors are difficult to be reached by other means. This subject has several times been under consideration, but not matured into system. It is a subject of much importance to the welfare of the community, as well as salutary mean of preserving the morals and good conduct of that class of persons, who by their follies and vices become fit subjects for such correction. It is much to be wished, and would I trust be very acceptable to our constituents, that some plan, either on an extended or more limited scale, should be adopted by the legislature, for the attainment of this object.
The liberal bounty of the state which has been extended to the important institution of Yale College, has been employed by the corporation, for the improvement of that seminary, in its buildings and accommodations for the students, and for the furnishing it with a valuable library, and apparatus for the instruction of the youth of our citizens. This disposition of the monies of the state, will I trust prove a lasting monument to their generosity, be highly useful to the future instruction of our children in the various branches of science, and remain a durable blessing for many generations to come. The chemical apparatus particularly which has been lately obtained through the personal agency of the ingenious Professor in that Branch, will it is hoped, among other useful discoveries, be attended with peculiar benefit in our agricultural pursuits by extending our knowledge of the principles of vegetation and the various admixtures of substances for the amelioration of our different soils, and their preparations for the several crops, most suited to their respective qualities.
The flourishing condition of our state in its agriculture, navigation, trade, fisheries, manufactures, arts and various improvements, is matter of gratitude to the Great Author of all our favors, and of special gratulation to the citizens of the state. Our wish and endeavor will be to afford our aid, so far as may fall within our power, that these sources of our wealth and happiness may be continued and extended with increasing improvement and bene-
fit. The time of service in Congress of Mr. Tracy, one of the senators from this state in the senate of the U. S. being nearly expired, the legislature will probably think it expedient to make a new appointment during the present session, to supply the vacancy which will take place in March next.
In order to complete the provisions of the act passed at the last session, making a new organization of the super-

of this state, the legislature will collect the appointment to be made of three additional judges to that court, to make the number mentioned in that act.
No public correspondence has occurred during our late recess to gain the special attention of the legislature.—Our own internal interests and concerns will occupy your consideration during the present session.
J. TRUMBULL.
October 9, 1806.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
As the American nation progresses in population, the necessity of securing its independence of all foreign countries, becomes every day more important and indispensable. Important, as the means of guarding our rights and happiness against foreign interests and influence in our domestic, social, and civil concerns. Indispensable, to provide against the caprices or the ambition of foreign nations, who may become jealous of our prosperity, or who may be purchased into hostility against us by the same means that modern wars have been induced and sustained in Europe.
Independent of these general grounds of policy, prudence, and necessity; there are numerous collateral reasons why the people of the United States, should at this time particularly attend to this subject; the hostile conduct of that nation to which we have afforded the best of all her markets for a series of years, should induce us to reinforce the policy of our government in pursuing redress for past injuries, and future security for our property and commerce.
The people must be sensible that the great scarcity of solid money, is wholly owing to the foreign trade; and that if we could purchase goods at home, made at home, from the articles of our own produce, that the money would circulate among ourselves which is now sent to support nations which oppress us.
Our wool is increasing in quantity and quality, beyond any thing that persons who have not had correct information on the subject can conceive.
Our cotton produced in the southern states can be had cheaper than in any part of the world, and in as great quantities as home consumption and foreign demand can require.
Flax and Hemp we can produce sufficient to supply the whole world.
Dye stuffs of every kind are to be had in our own territory.
Iron, lead & copper—are to be had in the most inexhaustible mines—and our iron is allowed to be equal to any in the world.
In the various branches of art and commerce dependent on leather, such as boots, shoes, saddlery, harness, and all the varieties of these most useful branches of national comfort and economy, the progress, and perfection of the various arts are unexampled in the annals of the world.
Wood of every description is abundant and easy of purchase.
And arts and manufactures—and the modern improvements in machinery, have made a complete progress among us, and triumphed at once over the artifices and repeated conflagrations of foreign incendiaries, and against the most deep-rooted and astonishing prejudices.
The conduct of foreign nations, if it was not calculating too vainly, would seem to have been directed by the hand of divine wisdom in such a manner as to force this nation even against its prejudices & against the artifices of its enemies, into the paths best calculated to secure its permanent happiness and independence. The oppression of our commerce by England, appears only to have been intended to induce our national legislature to do that from defensive policy, which they ought long ago to have done, as a measure of security and strength, as a measure of internal providence and resource against exigency.
The levying of new additional duties by the English parliament in its last session, on all American goods, will, we make no doubt, prove to Congress the necessity of laying a duty of equal, if not higher amount, on goods imported into the United States, not already under the prohibitory law that is to take place in November.
The nation at large progresses, but the mode in which we progress is so unlike every other country; we are so much unaccustomed to think in the manner of other countries, and such is the influence of the association of ideas, that when we do not progress in the same manner as other nations, we are apt to conceive that we do not progress at all.
We have no great companies with exclusive monopolies by which human labor is constrained to submit to the will and toil for the indulgence of luxurious opulence. The horrible violation of the principles of our government in the case of the shoemakers, would indeed induce a foreigner to believe that the savage servility of the feudal times, was about to recommence; but like a storm in the atmosphere, the phenomenon in the social state, will only lead a wise and prudent legislature to make provisions against similar inroads on the rights of human nature and the fundamental principles of our revolution and our government.
That we have made great progress in arts and manufactures, those who are acquainted with Philadelphia may learn, by enquiry; but even strangers who visit our city, learn more in a few days than the most of our citizens generally are aware of.
As an evidence, however, of the progress of manufactures in this city and neighborhood, we may refer with par-
ticular propriety to a recent institution in this city.
It is a repository for the sale of goods manufactured in America, and from American materials only.
Perhaps there may be found persons, who will doubt, what we are about to state; but what we have seen, and those who are disposed to encourage home industry may not only see, but purchase on the most reasonable terms—at the warehouse, No. 6, south third street, Philadelphia, next door to Mr. S. F. Bradford's book store.
Desirous to witness and judge for ourselves, we went and there saw articles of various kinds of the domestic manufacture; and of which we shall enumerate those that were most conspicuous and excellent in their kinds.
Of woolen manufacture from American wool and American looms—we saw,
Cloths of a good quality; Coatings, most excellent; Stockings, fine and coarse, knit and woven.
To these we understand are to be added, mits, socks, Welsh wigs, muffs, muffs, mockasins, & snow shoes, which are now manufacturing against the winter season.
Of cotton goods from American cotton—we saw,
Superfine striped bed ticking; Fine do. do.
Cotton counterpanes of beautiful patterns;
Bunts and buntings;
Jeans;
Cotton stripes;
Shirting stripes;
Printed Neckerchief shawls—fit for the West Indies;
Do. fine for home market;
Printed superfine calicoes—of American cotton, spun, woven, printed and finished in Philadelphia—and the prints for which were cut in Philadelphia;
Pocket handkerchiefs of various patterns;
Suspenders for gentlemen;
Webbing for making do.
Wick for patent lamps;
And wick yarn for common lamps.
Of machinery in wood and metal—we saw,
The patent ruling machine, for ruling paper for account books, &c.
Stock locks of a variety of patterns and with many new and ingenious contrivances.
These things, beside wool in the prepared state from combing;
Flax and hemp hackled for spinning;
And coarse linen;
And hempen cloth.
We enquired for Mr. Peale's celebrated and ingenious polygraph, and regretted not to find an instrument there which after being invented here, has already found its way into the cabinets of nearly all the statesmen of Europe, it certainly would be doing no more than justice to the public and to himself, for Mr. Peale to deposit one of his machines at this repository of productions of American industry, genius, and economy.
We proposed obtaining some account of the sales and operations of this useful institution; but have not lately had leisure enough to attend to it.
This institution advances money to industrious persons upon the goods they may deposit, and sells for the manufacturer at a very small commission, which is barely calculated to maintain the expenses of the establishment and store rent.
The southern planter who imports annually great quantities of coarse woolens and other goods, would here find goods suitable to his uses, at a cheaper rate than he can import them; the Editor of this paper has exhibited to several members of Congress from the south, specimens of coarse woolens fit for the winter clothing of southern servants, which can be had here of equal quality with the imported, and that from five to ten cents per yard less. These are reflections we throw out for public consideration; any new facts that patriotic citizens can communicate will be thankfully attended to. The papers in the western part of this state of all parties we trust will publish this article, as its object is the good of the country alone.
[Aurora.]
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
THE ENGLISH IN FRANCE.
MR. EDITOR,
SIR—So many representations have been made of the treatment which our countrymen prisoners in France receive, that a true statement would probably not be deemed uninteresting. A long detention in France, a pretty general acquaintance, and the reputation of being a daring fellow, enabled me to obtain more information concerning the character and management of the various depots than most persons could procure. Not being under any obligations to those whose names are mentioned, except when particularised, my observations cannot arise from interested motives, they flow from my heart—a heart ever ready to acknowledge virtue in others, and pay the small tribute of praise in my power; and I positively affirm, that the account given of the conduct of the French towards my countrymen is neither exaggerated by personal ill treatment, nor softened by partiality towards them.
Having from my various attempts to escape, attracted the particular notice of the French government, and more severe measures having been taken with me than with many others, the being obliged frequently to mention myself will not, I trust procure me the epithet of Egoist.
Arrested contrary to the law of nations, I refused giving my parole, in
consequence of which I was sent to Fontainebleau under escort of the Gendarmerie. In vain did I protest against my arrest, state my having a Russian passport, and claim the protection of the Imperial Ambassador. I was an Englishman—it sufficed; the consular government naturally inferred I was inimical to their measures, and returned no answer to my memorials. I therefore left the depot, entered Paris on the 11th of January, and there remained undiscovered until the 27th of March, 1804, when I was arrested and conveyed to the Prefecture de Police; transferred from one prison to the other; I did not recover my liberty until the 18th of April, when it was made known to me by an order to leave Paris in twenty-four hours. Anxiety, the infected air of the prisons, and bad nourishment, had brought on a fever; medical men deemed it endangering my life to leave Paris in the state I then was. I therefore waited on general Caesar Berthier, chef de l'Etat Major de Paris, all my attempts to move him were fruitless; when I stated the opinion of the faculty, and produced the certificate, his answer was, "Qu'est ce que vous me f—z avec ces papiers la un Anglais de plus ou de moins ne fait pas grande chose, si vous ne sortez de Paris cette nuit tant pis pour vous."—I declared I would not. At five o'clock in the morning, the brigadier and two privates of the Gendarmerie d'Elite entered my room and ordered me to follow them. I soon learnt my destination was for Bitche, a fortress near 300 miles off, and that I was to be marched with refractory conscripts, criminals, &c. Not a single instance of compassion did I experience from any member of government; no cart was allowed me, notwithstanding my weak state, nor could I even for money, in many places procure a bed. Worn out by fatigue, almost dead with the fever, I arrived at Bitche; the same instant I was taken to a damp Souterrain, to enter which I descended a flight of thirty-three steps. Whether this was a situation for a person half dead with sickness and fatigue, I leave others to decide. The answer of the Sous Prefect of Sarreguemines to the Gendarmerie when they asked a cart for me, will never be obliterated from my memory; they even thought it cruel to oblige me to travel further on foot, but the Sous Prefect made the following remark, "C'est un sacre Chonan, il n'aura pas de Voiture, qu'il meure s'il ne peut plus vivre."
But to resume, our countrymen prisoners of war in France, are divided into two classes—the first contains those properly so called: the second, those officers of the army and navy who were detained at the commencement of the war, together with such other persons as were travelling in the country for their health, their business, or their pleasure. In this are also a few mechanics, who, enticed over by fair promises, and bribed to betray the secrets of their business, regret but too late their sordid views, and expiate in sorrow their folly and imprudence. This class is not very numerous, hardly exceeding 800. The prisoners taken during the war do not exceed 6,000. To avoid perplexity, I shall, in speaking of the two classes, distinguish them, by calling the former prisoners—the latter, by the French term detenus.
As Verdun is supposed the chief depot, and from whence most others emanate, I shall begin with it. It was founded in November, 1803, with the intent of better securing the detenus, many of whom had effected their escape from Fontainebleau, as also for the officers and crew of his majesty's late frigate La Minerva. Here resides general Wirion, whose interest is such with the government, that he can dispose of the persons and liberties of the prisoners as his humour or will dictates. At this place was assembled all his majesty's officers both of the army and navy, the detenus, the masters and mates of merchant ships, except such as through refractory behaviour had become obnoxious, and were removed to Givet and Bitche. The rules of this depot in the origin were generally lenient; they required all persons to present themselves thrice a day at the commandant, and there sign their names. Permissions were seldom refused to go without the gates, and the country for five leagues around was allowed for the various amusements of riding, walking and shooting. But from the disregard some masters of merchantmen paid to their parole, the remainder were shut up in the citadel, and not allowed to live in the town, but on finding two respectable persons, either from among his majesty's officers, or the class of detenus, who would become security for their good and peaceable behaviour. In the autumn of 1804, such masters whose vessels were under 80 tons burthen, as also all mates of merchant ships, were removed to Sare Libre, and deprived of their pay as masters. About the same time the less independent part of the detenus were sent to Valenciennes, such only as could keep their charette, or give occasional dinner parties to the general, were allowed to remain. The regulations became more severe, the manner of living more extravagant, the character of general Wirion more publicly known, more dreaded, and more tyrannical.
However there are few persons of note; the marquis and marchioness of Tweeddale died shortly after their arrival. These noble personages had resided some time in the south of France for the benefit of their health; they fell victims to the arbitrary and unprecedented decree which ordered their arrest and removal to the cold piercing air of Verdun.
The hon. Mr. Eardley yields to no man either in patriotism or generosity. Not a day but blessings are called down
on him; he is the comfort and support of many unfortunate families. The great and noble mind of lord Elgin is sufficiently known. Here I cannot refrain mentioning the humane and friendly attention of the Rev. Mr. Wolf, Dr. Jackson, Col. Abercrombie, and Lieut. Col. Tyndale, to myself as an individual; the two former cheering and comforting me during a severe and contagious fever, the two latter for the assistance they gave me in the most critical and cruel part of my confinement.
Should a person fail presenting himself at the appointed hour, he is either removed to Metz or Bitche, or he is constrained to bribe the Gendarmes with a five shilling piece to hush up the matter. Those who give public repasts to general Wirion are exempted from the morning appearance, and on sending a short note from that of the evening also. Among various specimens which might be adduced of general W's behaviour, the two following will suffice. Mr. —, master of a vessel in the West-India trade, had a black servant, the general thinking he would grace his charette, asked the owner to give or sell him. On refusal, he forcibly took and kept him about a month, when finding he could not make any thing of him, (for the lad was naturally stupid) he returned him, and demanded of the legitimate master the expenses of his board and lodging while waiting on and serving the general!!!—This Mr. —, was compelled to pay or visit the fortress of Bitche.
Mr. — one day walking in the street, bowed to the general; piqued at not being honored with a return, he exclaimed in French hard enough to be heard—'The devil take me if ever I bow to you again.' The general passed a few minutes after; Mr. — was as good as his word, and moved not. The next day orders were given to transfer him to Bitche by the gendarmerie, where he remained several months in the cavern before mentioned.
There is not a single thing in which the general does not interfere. The hon. Mr. — is confined in the fortress of Bitche by order of the general for an adventure of gallantry. Servants possessing their masters' confidence have, without any other cause than the general's whim, been sent off to Metz. Ladies have been torn from their lovers' arms and banished the town. The general even carried his paternal care so far as to decide in what manner the husband is to treat the wife, and the wife the children!!!
The second depot in point of precedence is Valenciennes, the greatest part of those detenus, whose moderate fortunes would not admit of their longer continuance in Verdun, a few warrant, some petty officers, and about 1000 seamen are here. The police of this depot is more severe than that of Verdun and the confinement more rigorous. The situation of our seamen at this place has ever been really distressing. Their allowance as fixed by government is one lb. of ammunition bread, half a pound of beef, 3 farthings per diem, and a certain quantity of vegetables and salt, which should be given monthly. But owing to the bad management and carelessness, to call it nothing worse, of the persons whose duty it is to inspect and see the prisoner righted, the meat being always offal, is such as our most wretched peasants would spurn at; the bread loaves one third of its nutriment by being badly baked; the vegetables are seldom given, and when they are the sailors think them hardly worth fetching. Many men have been thrown into the dungeon, and there kept on bread and water. I have the names of several who were there 3 weeks prior to their being sent to Bitche or Metz, obliged to walk, allowed nothing but bread and water, thrown during nights into dark, dirty and infectious dungeons, where there would often be no straw to sleep on, and sometimes refused their bread, under pretence that the town was no Etape.
Lord Barrington is at Valenciennes; hundreds acknowledge him their benefactor—thousands consider him with esteem: had he the means no one would know distress.
The depot of Givet contains about 1000 men—the treatment differs little from that experienced at Valenciennes—equal severity towards the men, equal carelessness in the quality and quantity of their provisions. The French were continually tempting by great offers, the seamen of these two depots to enter their service; many supposed, and not without reason, the intention was to force by starvation and bad treatment, men to enlist whom promises could not engage. For whatever expressions the French may use concerning our country or our men, they internally respect and fear us; they know Britons neither fear death nor betray their charge.
MUNICH, JULY 29.
The following is the treaty concluded between the Emperor of the French & King of Bavaria, relative to the military line to be drawn in a part of the Tyrol contiguous to the kingdom of Italy.
His majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and his majesty the king of Bavaria, wishing to settle the military line which shall be established in Italian Tyrol, have resolved to the settling of this arrangement, and have therefore named the following plenipotentiaries, viz. mar-
shal Berthier, on the part of his majesty the Emperor of the French, and M. D. Montezelas, on that of the king of Bavaria, who having exchanged their respective powers, have agreed upon the following articles:
Art. 1. His majesty the king of Bavaria engages, as well for himself as his successors, never to construct any fortifications, nor to form any magazine of war, or any cordon of troops in the whole division of Italian Tyrol, situated to the south, and comprised between the military line to be laid down in article 2, and the frontier of the kingdom of Italy. His majesty engages also not to occupy, in a military manner, the line and the countries of which the names are contained in the 2d article.
2. The military line agreed upon in article 1, will commence from Roveredo, and will follow to the east the left bank of the Adige, ascending that river as far as Mattarello. It will pass on to Valsorda, Vigolo, Bosentino, Calceranico, Caidonazzo, and by the road of Levico as far as that town; from hence it will follow to the east of the valley of the Brenta, passing by St. Desiderio, Marter, Montecocella, Borgo di Valsugana, Castel Nuovo, Grigno, Belven, Tezze, to the frontier of the kingdom of Italy. To the west, the line leaving Roveredo, will stretch on to Sarchio, and cross the Adige; it will pass by Isera, Folas, Comolice, Mount Stiva, St. Giacomoni, and Arco; from this last town it will descend the torrent Sarca, as far as Chiaran and St. Pietro, following the limits of the territory of Terno. Passing from thence to Balin, it will follow the limits of the valley of Ledro, and the heights of Dro, falling down the stream of the Arno, by Breju and Tion, till the junction of the Arno with the Sarca; it will descend this last river, passing by Davè, Vigo, Bottegago, Giussan, Vadajou, Baldin, St. Vigilio; it will follow the path of Mayvigola, the road and the stream which conduct to St. Maria di Campiglio, to Campo and Mount Campet; then descending the stream Meledrio, it will stretch itself by St. Brigida and Dimaro, as far as the junction of that stream with that of Noce; it will ascend this last, passing by Ravina, Martellina, Pizzolano, and Curiano, as far as the junction of that stream with the Pei; and descending that stream, it will pass by Caltenimo, Calladizza, Cagolo, Pejo; from thence ascending the stream of the Noce or Nano, it will extend to the mountain Del Corno, which forms the boundary between Italy, Switzerland, and the Tyrol, in such a way that the Mountain Tonsale shall be comprised among the points which cannot be fortified, entrenched, or occupied as a military position.
3. No fortification or entrenchment shall be constructed on the military line marked out by the foregoing article, nor at the distance of 500 toises to the north of the line, that is, on the side of German Tyrol.
4. The reservation of a part of Italian Tyrol, in favor of the kingdom of Italy, mentioned in the first article of process verbal of the surrender of the Tyrol to his majesty the king of Bavaria, being annulled by the present treaty, his said majesty will immediately take possession of the abovementioned portion of Italian Tyrol, to enjoy it, he, his heirs, and successors, in full and entire sovereignty, saving the exceptions made in the 1st, 2d, and 3d articles.
The ratifications of the present treaty shall be exchanged in the course of 12 days, or sooner, if it can be done. Signed at Munich, May 25, 1806.
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Wahington Jockey Club RACES.
WILL commence on TUESDAY the 28th day of October next—free for any horse, mare or gelding—carrying the following weights, viz.
Aged horses, 126 lbs. Six years old, 126 lbs. Five years old, 112 lbs. Four years old, 100 lbs. Three years old, 86 lbs. There will be an allowance of three pounds for mares and geldings.
The first days purse. Four mile Heats, it is supposed will be at least 750 DOLLARS—that being the amount of it last year.
On Wednesday the 29th, the second day's Jockey Club Purse, the Three mile Heats, it is supposed will be worth 400 DOLLARS.
Thursday the 30th—will be run for a cup of Fifty Guineas value.—a single Four mile Heat, free only to subscribers.
And one hour after, will be run for the Ladies's PLATE—Two mile Heats—free only to members of the Club.
Each day's race to begin precisely at one o'clock, P. M.
All delinquent members of the Club, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their dues to the Secretary and Treasurer.
Tolls, as usual, will be collected at the gates, for the benefit of the Club.
No person will be permitted to stand within the cords—and all dogs found on the course, will be destroyed.
All persons desirous of erecting Booths, and make speedy application to the Secretary or Treasurer, for licences for that purpose.
The foregoing regulations will be strictly enforced, by persons employed to carry them into effect.
By order,
JOHN TAYLOR, Pr. W. J. C.
John Mason, Thomas Puer, Henry O'Reilly, Nathan Lufborough, } Stewards.
Test DENNISON DARLING, Secretary and Treasurer.
CHESTER BAILEY, Clerk of the course,
September 15—tamt R

WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24.
Of all the absurdities with which the federal prints have lately teemed, the most absurd is that which lays to the door of Mr. Jefferson the suggestion of "an alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain," for the alleged "purpose of feeling the pulse of the people." This suggestion is the offspring of the penetrating intellect of Mr. Coleman, Editor of the Evening Post , the same Editor who a few days before ascribed the piece alluded to, to Mr. J. Randolph. The Citizen has pronounced one of the federal Editors of New-York mad. Is the infection taking the round of these distinguished gentlemen? Of this our readers will the better judge from the remarks of the Post .
Alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain. —We some time since republished a piece from the Richmond Enquirer , (a democratic paper set up and supported, as we believe, under the immediate patronage of Mr. Jefferson) the principal object of which was to recommend an alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain. That publication was accompanied with a few remarks expressive of our opinion on the subject, and we have had occasion to advert to it since: But it is a question of too much moment to be stirred over. We feel it our duty to treat it in no equivocal style. We therefore shall now make it the subject of our story, and dispose of it in a way to leave no loop-hole to hang a doubt upon. The following is an extract from the Richmond Enquirer :
"Such being the happy state of our affairs with that country, I do not hesitate to say that it is the policy of the U. S. to form an alliance offensive and defensive with Great Britain ." "After all the senseless opposition to the British treaty; after all the mad clamour that was raised against that much abused instrument by every democrat in the U. S. by those ignorant dupes who did not understand it, and those wicked impostors who did; it was hardly to have been expected that with this very party should originate the proposition not merely of the renewal of a commercial treaty with G. Britain, but of forming a perpetual alliance offensive and defensive . As little was it to have been foreseen, that it would be left for the federal party to raise objections to such an alliance. Both these events have happened in a shorter space than could have been imagined. By an offensive and defensive alliance is understood, as the terms import, an agreement between two nations to take part with each other in all wars in which either may be engaged with a third power. Such an agreement the leading democratic paper in Virginia recommended the United States to enter into with Great Britain. Believing that this suggestion is thrown out by a great personage, in conformity with his usual cunning, for the purpose of feeling the pulse of the people, we take an early opportunity to express our sentiments respecting it, and trust the other federal papers will not be backward in expressing theirs."
"It has often been made the subject of unfounded reproach against the federalists, that they wish to entangle us in alliance with Great Britain; and the weary of amity and commerce was perversely represented by its enemies as a treaty of alliance, with the view of enlisting the passions of the nation against it. We now once more declare that all imputations of this sort are entirely baseless. It may with truth be affirmed, and it is affirmed that this measure was never once proposed by any federal administration. If it was, let it be known; Mr. Jefferson has now in his possession copies of all the instructions ever given to our foreign ministers, and they can of course be produced. Nor was there ever a time when it could have been carried in the federal Senate. The leading statesmen of those times were too wile, too decidedly American to give an ear for a moment to such a scheme. Regarding the United States as a young, and growing country, they clearly perceived it was utterly irreconcilable with found views, to form permanent connections of a political nature with any foreign nation whatever. Increasing daily in power, resources and consequence, why should we not preserve that situation, which will enable us to avail ourselves of the state of things which time and chance may and must produce abroad? Why tie ourselves to the fortune of any European power; Great Britain, France or Spain? That idea is not to be entertained for a moment by any American."
"That there may not arise such a series of events as to render a temporary political connection abroad, expedient is not meant to be denied; when such a crisis shall have occurred is a question for the administration to decide upon. With them rests the responsibility, and there let it rest."
Federal rumours, more indicative of the wishes of federalism, than of truth.
Rumour. —It is reported in town, that General Turreau has demanded, in the name of the French government, that the executive of the United States immediately suppress the work entitled " A History of the Court of St. Cloud ." It is added that the President stated in answer, that whatever
might be his wish on the subject, he did not possess the power to comply with the demand; and that General Turreau replied, that "if the President did not suppress the work, the Emperor Napoleon would ." What credit is to be attached to the report, we know not.
Another Rumour. —It is stated in a morning paper (on the authority of letters from France) that the fitting out of Miranda's expedition, within the United States, is the topic of general conversation at Paris—that our administration is considered as implicated in the affair, and that the enraged emperor will hold our government responsible for encouraging the enterprize, and permitting it to be fitted out from this country.
It is mentioned in the Vermont papers that there is no doubt of the re-election of James Fisk as member of Congress from the E. district—James Withershill is probably elected for the S. W. district by a handsome majority.
James Elliot is re-elected a member of Congress, from the S. E. district.
Vermont Election. —The Rutland Herald states that his Excellency Isaac Tichenor esq. is re-elected Governor by a majority of 1301 votes; and that his honor Paul Brigham, esq. is re-elected Lieutenant Governor.
N. Y. P. per.
The Jamaica Courant of Sept. 16, says, "A French 80 gun ship and a frigate are stated to have arrived at Martinique, and were laying under the protection of the batteries at Fort Royal."
A work has lately been published at Madrid, which will undoubtedly be deemed worthy of the attention of the learned of other parts of Europe. It is entitled 'Alphabet of the primitive language of Spain, and an explication of the most ancient monuments thereof in inscriptions and coins.' This work will throw new light on the literary history of Spain, by furnishing a key to a great number of monuments which had hitherto been deemed inexplicable. It will prove that the Biscayan language was during a certain period the language of Spain, and that in which the inscriptions on these monuments were written. It will show likewise that the Spaniards, instead of having been as is generally believed, altogether without literary culture till the arrival of the Phoenicians, were an enlightened people several centuries before that epoch; and that even the Greeks were indebted to them for the elements of civilization. Such at least are the assertions of the Spanish antiquary, Don Juan de Burroy Alpirez: how far they are founded in truth must be left to the decision of the learned of Europe.
N. Y. P. per.
Extract of a letter from Exuma, dated the 19th Sept.
We had two very severe hurricanes here, one on the 30th Aug. which continued five hours, and blew down nearly all the cotton machines on both Exumas; the other on the 15th inst. from the N. and N. W. which lasted fourteen hours, and the damage occasioned by it on this island is very extensive. The Church is blown down, and nearly all the houses in the harbor are in a similar state, or otherwise considerably injured, and at Little Exuma, I understand not a house is left standing, with the exception of a few negro huts; on the Hermitage estate, the large stone dwelling house is blown down, and the loss of cotton and corn is immense. At the great salt pond the sea broke over the bank, and swept away several heaps of salt besides injuring several others; indeed the loss of the salt has been great; for in addition to what was lost by the above accident, the rain during the gale, fell in torrents and melted large holes in the heaps in consequence of the thatch having blown off.
Charleston, (S. C.) November 25, 1792.
SIR, Having heard the very heavy complaints made by captains of vessels who trade to the West-Indies, of the injury which their vessels receive from the worm, in the southern latitudes, it occurred to me, that it might be effectually prevented, if instead of sheathing them with pine, they could be sheathed with palmetto boards. I knew that palmetto logs, which had been used in this state, in the construction of our wharves, had resisted the attack of the worm, did not decay under water, and acquired in that element, a degree of hardness, capable of resisting the stroke of an axe; but, being of a loose pungent texture within, it was not supposed that the tree could be made use of, in form of boards. I however, determined to make the experiment, and accordingly had a sufficient number of them sawed three fourths of an inch thick, with which, in April, I sheathed a small rowing boat, and kept her moored through the summer, in a situation exposed to the attack of that destructive insect. She was taken out of the water the 7th inst. and examined by several persons concerned in
shipping and commerce, who decided in favor of the experiment. The sheathing was discovered to be perfectly sound, and had not been touched by a single worm, although there was an abundance of them strewed over it—it was also free from grass and weeds.
There were a few barnacles on it, but they adhered so loosely, as to be removed by the slightest touch of the hand, without any instrument whatever. Upon cutting into the sheathing, it was found not to have imbibed more water than a pine board would have done, as at the depth of 1-8th of an inch it was perfectly dry. Desirous of making a comparative experiment, I sheathed a two inch plank in yellow pine, with a palmetto board and moored it in salt water, in the first week of April, where it remained until the 24th of October. It was then taken out and examined. The palmetto was as free from worms, barnacles, weeds and grass, as the day it was put into the water, but the pine plank was perforated throughout, and was entirely covered with barnacles, &c.
If, Sir, you are of opinion that any further experiment should be made, to ascertain the superior advantage of this sheathing, permit me to suggest to your consideration, the propriety of ordering it to be made, upon the revenue cutter, to be employed upon this station. The result of an experiment made under the sanction of government, will establish the reputation of the discovery, if it shall be found to possess those superior advantages that I suppose it does.
I have the honor to be, &c. Hon. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Secretary of State.
This boat was lost about 7 years after, at which time the sheathing was as sound as the day it was put on, and had, in the mean time, been only scraped and painted with only half-stuff once a year.
Philadelphia, Oct. 17, 1806.
His Britannic Majesty's Consul General for the middle and southern states of America, publishes, for the information of the Merchants and Traders whom it doth or may concern, the annexed proclamation, issued on the 20th day of August last, by his Majesty's Lieutenant Governor of the island of Jamaica.
P. BOND.
JAMAICA, ss. By his honor Lieutenant General Sir Eyre Coote, Knight of the most honorable order of the Bath and of the Crescent, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in and over this his Majesty's island of Jamaica, and other the territories thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS I have thought fit by my Proclamation, bearing date the fifth day of April last, to permit until the thirty first day of December next, the free importation of Sheep, Hogs, Poultry, small live flock of all kinds, Fruits, and all sorts of Fish, Flour, Corn, Corn Meal, Bread, Rice, Peas, Beans, and Lumber of every description, in vessels belonging to neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, upon the like terms, charges and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations and searches, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases: and whereas, the exigency of the case appears to require that the free importation of the several articles therein and herein particularly enumerated should be further permitted until six months' notice be given to the contrary—I do now therefore issue this my Proclamation permitting, until six months' notice be given to the contrary, the free importation of Sheep, Hogs, Poultry, small and live flock of all kinds, Fruit and all sorts of Fish, Flour, Corn, Corn meal, Bread, Rice, Peas, Beans, and Lumber of every description, in vessels belonging to neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, upon the like terms, charges, and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations and searches, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases—
And I do hereby permit all vessels, importing the foregoing articles, under the authority of this proclamation, to export from hence rum and molasses from any port or ports, place or places, of this island, upon the like terms, stipulations, charges, and conditions, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases; and in case any person or persons importing provisions or lumber into this island, under the authority of this proclamation, shall attempt to introduce any other articles than are herein particularly enumerated, measures will be immediately adopted for the forfeiture of the ship or vessel and cargo for contravening the laws of navigation.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at St. Jago de la Vega, this 20th day of August, in the year of our Lord 1806,
and of his Majesty's reign the forty-sixth. E. COOTE. By his Honor's Command, W. CATHCART, Sec'y. GOD SAVE THE KING.
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
Mr. Pchin, The friendly writer of a letter of the 6th Sept. last from Natchez, published in the Aurora , and republished in the American of 12th inst. is requested to be under no kind of uneasiness on account of Gen. Samuel Smith; the general was not in public life at the time the Western world places the Spanish Kentucky Association; he never heard of it until he saw the first number of the Western World , nor has he the slightest knowledge of the other subjects on which the editor of the Western World proposes to write.
FROM THE AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER.
Observing in your paper of to day an interesting piece entitled "Animation Restored," I am induced to communicate an instance of restoration, under circumstances almost as discouraging as those mentioned in the piece to which I refer.
In the evening of the 22d Nov. 1803, a man about 40 years of age, when in a state of drunkenness, had a rencontre with several seafaring men, who pushed him into the River, at Race street dock. Some ship carpenters and shipmen, who were carousing in the cabin of an adjacent vessel, heard the affray, but did not immediately enquire into the cause of it, but on returning from on board their vessel near an hour after, they accidentally discovered the body of a man floating between a vessel and the wharf. They directly drew him out of the water, & conveyed him upon a wheelbarrow to a neighboring sailor tavern. At 10 minutes past 11 o'clock, P. M. a physician was called to visit him, who found him lying on the floor, with his wet clothes on. His face was pale, his mouth and eyes were open, and the whole body was cold and appeared destitute of life. The wet clothing was directly stripped off and the body dried between blankets, and as soon as some warmed salt could be procured, friction was applied with it to the whole surface of the body, and heated bricks were constantly applied to the bottoms of the feet. This practice was diligently persisted in until a quarter past 12, A. M. when there was not the least appearance of returning life. The people considered the case as hopeless and refused to make any further exertions.
The room which was otherwise uncomfortable had become damp and cold on account of the people going out into the rain and returning into the room with their wet clothes, and several of the men being in a state of inebriety and turbulence, the Doctor also became discouraged and went to the floor intending to go home, but finding the rain falling in torrents, he returned to the room and persuaded the people to make a renewed effort to restore the unfortunate man. This the Doctor did more to employ the men till the rain should abate than with any hope of success. The frictions were vigorously renewed and the lungs were inflated by means of the apparatus belonging to the Humane Society.
At half past 12 A. M. the body felt rather warmer, and there was a faint tint of redness diffused over the face & forehead, accompanied with a strange noise in the wind pipe, which appeared to be a feeble attempt to commence respiration. They now resumed their labor with more alacrity, and procured as free a current of air as the nature of their confined situation would admit, & in the space of ten minutes a very gentle and general warmth was spread over the body. He now attempted a deep and more full respiration, which was attended with great labour and anxiety, and was not repeated for a considerable interval, in which respect it seemed to resemble the respiration of a person in the act of expiring. Some slight pulsations could now be perceived in the region of the heart, and also in the large arteries of the neck. All these appearances of recovery gradually increased as the friction was continued, and the respiration became more frequent, but still difficult and apoplectic. The pulse gained strength and frequency at the wrist, but on a sudden the face became almost livid; and he appeared as if going into a fit. Suitable medicines were administered and gentle friction continued, and in the course of half an hour he was so far recovered as to be able to tell his name and occupation, and the next morning he returned to his own home.
DO NOT DESPAIR.
Sept. 13. WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general that an assistant is engaged and daily expected. This will allow him more time and leisure to devote to the higher Classes and Female department. He is now opening two classes, one in Latin, and the other in English Grammar, and expects shortly to have a third in Geography. Parents therefore who with their children taught any of the above, will please to apply soon. He is likewise furnished with an elegant pair of Globes, on which he intends delivering a course of Lectures, to children whose parents may have occasion to spend the winter in this city.
For terms apply at the Academy. R. ELLIOTT. Capitol Hill, October 24—w3t
NOTICE To Ordinary Keepers, Retailers, &c. in Washington.
As many of the Licences issued in this city will expire on the last day of this month, notice is hereby given to all those concerned, that the Treasurer and Register will attend at the Council Chamber, on Saturday the 1st November next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of issuing licences pursuant to the act of the City Council in that case provided. Oct. 24—
RACE BALL.
THERE will be a BALL at Mr. STELLE's Hotel, on Wednesday evening next, the 29th inst. Gentlemen, may obtain Tickets by application at the Bar. October 24—3t
POSTPONEMENT of the LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACE.
THE race for FORTY GUINEAS lately advertised and designed to have been run on Tuesday the 14th inst. was postponed till Tuesday the 11th November, next, when the prize of 40 guineas will be run for over the Leonard Town course agreeably to the rules of the club, free for any horse, mare or gelding, the sole and absolute property of some member or members of the club; otherwise the person propounding to start, a horse shall pay two guineas in the pound on the amount of the purse. The treasurer is authorized to receive subscriptions for the Jockey Club of any person at his discretion—this being the last year's race of the club. Gentlemen proposing to start horses may become members by subscribing one guinea; horses to be entered before 9 o'clock of the evening preceding the race. No race in less two horses at least start for the purse. By order, E. I. MILLARD, Soc. & Treasurer. October 24—u
20 Dollars Reward.
ELOPED in the night of the 18th inst. MILLY, a dark Mulatto, about 24 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of rather a slim make, a small scar on her forehead, occasioned she said, by a piece of wood striking her when cutting it—then the language shows her teeth, which are pretty large, white, and placed a considerable distance apart. Among the articles of apparel she took with her, were a striped calico gown flounced round the bottom, a jacket and petticoat of striped calico, of a lead color, with white flounces. Whoever brings the said mulatto to the subscriber, shall receive, if in the territory of Columbia 3 dollars, if 20 miles from home 10, and in the same proportion for any greater distance, and all reasonable charges paid. ANDREW T. MCCORNICK. Oct. 24—d.
Durham Parish, Charles county 29th September, 1806. The Vestry and Church Wardens of Durham Parish, Charles county, Maryland, hereby give notice that their parish is and has been for some time vacant and that they wish to employ a CLERGYMAN of the protestant episcopal church, of a fair character to officiate in said Parish. The average amount of subscriptions for the last four years was about 400 dollars per annum, besides a Glebe that rents for 1900 lbs crop tobacco per annum. By order of the vestry. WM. BRAWNER, Reg. October 24—w6t
Came to my place on the Eastern Branch, near the Lower Bridge, a Red and White COW, and Yearling, which sucks her—the marks are, both ears cropped. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away. ALEXANDER LOVJOY. October 24—3t
JOHN COX
Has received a large general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which he will sell by wholesale and retail very cheap. "No one shall sell lower than he will." George Town, October 13—epNI&UG—6w
To Rent,
AND possession given on the 19th November next, the two story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of F and 11th streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Way. Also a two story brick dwelling houses in a central situation, of which possession may be had immediately. For terms apply to THOS. HERTY. Oct. 17—3t & wif
Valuable Property For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 3 1/2 miles from the President's House, and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 44 acres, No. 3. contains 102 acres, No. 4. contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Taylor and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 400 acres. These lots will be sold together or apart as may be purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24—8w

A TAN YARD FOR SALE.
SITUATE on sq. east of sq. 642 in the city of Washington, together with 74 lots containing 77,198 square feet of ground in said square, the whole of which is completely enclosed with an excellent post and rail fence. The buildings consist of a well built brick dwelling house 30 by 15 1/2 ft. 2 stories high, and a large kitchen, a brick currying shop and warehouse 30 by 15 1/2 ft. one story high, and a frame leather house, a tan yard containing 25 excellent tins or vats which are uniformly supplied by water conveyed from a spouting post in the yard, a bark and mill house 46 ft. sq. sufficient to contain 100 cord of bark, with a drying loft over the same a beam house 20 by 16 ft.—likewise a stable for 6 horses.
This situation for carrying on the tanning business is not excelled by any other in the state, as green hides, &c. can be purchased in the city to any reasonable amount, where a ready market is found for every species of leather.—TERMS—One fourth of the purchase money to be paid down at closing the contract, and the remainder at 3 equal payments satisfactorily secured at 3, 6 & 9 months with interest—a discount of 8 per cent. per annum will be given for the 3 last payments if discharged at the time of the sale. Possession to be given on 1st April next.
The present occupant will treat with the purchaser for his stock of hides then in vats, bark and tanning utensils. Any person inclined to purchase will of course view the premises. For terms apply to
Robert Underwood,
Treasury Department.
City of Washington, Oct. 17—tf
FOR SALE,
WILL be offered for sale by auction, on the Race Field, the second day of the Washington Races, which are to commence on Tuesday 28th inst.
ELEGANT BARBARY HORSE AND TWO MARES,
which were brought from Tunis by his Excellency the Tunisian Ambassador, and intended as a present to the Executive of the United States.
Those inclined to purchase can view the above Horses any day previous to the sale, at the stables of Mr. Wm. Crawford (late M c Laughlin's) in George Town.
October 17—
SALE AT AUCTION.
ON MONDAY the 3d day of November, will be held at Public Auction at the House of his Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, in the City of Washington; all his
HOUSEHOLD
KITCHEN FURNITURE,
Consisting of elegant Mahogany Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Sephas, elegant Bruffe Carpeping, the greater part of which is new; Curtains, Beds, Mattresses, and Bed Furniture, all finished in the newest fashion; some elegant Bath Stoves, two English Carriages, with Harness for four horses, finished in the newest fashion, and other articles of saddlery. Also a quantity of China and Earthen Ware; a quantity of elegant Cut and plain Glass; a large quantity of empty Porter and Stone Bottles; Garden utensils of all kinds; and eventually, several dozen of English Brown Stout, Ale, and Wines of different kinds, and Liquors.
The sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, if fair, if not, the next fair day, and to continue from day to day till all are sold. Terms made known at time and place of sale.
The property may be viewed three days previous to the day of sale.
N. L. QUEEN, Auctioneer.
October 17—tdof
ATTENTION!!!
Those persons that wish to purchase the GENUINE PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES
OF RICHARD LEE & SON
MUST APPLY TO
Mr. Daniel Rapine, Capitol Hill, Washington, & Dr. John Ott, George Town.
"An ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure."
For the prevention and cure of Billious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended
Lee's Anti-Billious Pills,
Prepared by Richard Lee & Son, Baltimore.
THIS medicine has, for eight years past been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies, and the southern part of the U. States, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Eden-ton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of these places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy, founded on mere affection.
It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills taken once every two weeks, during the prevalence of bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative. & further, that in the early stages of those disorders, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health and frequently in cases esteemed desperate, and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secre-
tion—to restore and amend the appetite—to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach and severe head aches—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Infallible Fever and Ague Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermittent fevers.
Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine have proved ineffectual. Not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
These drops are particularly recommended to the inhabitants of low marshy countries, where the worst sort of agues generally prevail; which, unless early attended to, and speedily removed, injure the constitution exceedingly, bring on dropsies, padrid fevers, and a variety of complaints of the most dangerous and alarming nature. Many other medicines are daily offered to the public for the cure of this disorder, which, upon trial, have been found either dangerous or useless. The bark is the usual remedy made use of but being a very nauseous medicine, and seldom taken in sufficient quantity, it very often fails; children and those who have weak stomachs, are frequently lost for want of a more easy and pleasant remedy.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
A preparation which for pleasantness, ease, safety, and expedition, gives place to no application whatever; free from mercury, or any pernicious ingredient.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
Which have within seven years past cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms and from obstructions or toulness in the stomach and bowels—they are perfectly safe and pleasant, and may be given to the youngest infant or the most delicate pregnant lady with propriety.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Tooth Ache Drops.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
Genuine Persian Lotion,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals, (the basis of other lotions) and unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun-burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for Acute Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pains in the face and neck &c.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of Head-Ache.
Lee's Damask Lip Salve,
Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chopped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a beautiful rosy color and delicate softness to the lips.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Lee's Genuine Corn Plaister.
An infallible remedy for speedily removing Corns, Root and Branch, without giving pain.
Indian Vegetable Specific,
For the cure of Venereal Complaints.
It will be prudent in all who estimate the value of health, to observe that each of the above articles have the signature of Richard Lee & Son, on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine.
Letters directed for Richard Lee & Son, No 17, Market Street, Baltimore, will be punctually attended to. October 10—6w
TO BE LET
For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLYDEN, DRIVER & KING HIRAM, Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEDLEY. Some thorough bred Cols, some broad tail'd RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be post paid.
A Manager Wanted,
For the ensuing year. No one need apply who cannot bring a good character for honesty & industry, and sobriety.
WILLIAM THORNTON.
City of Washington, Oct. 10—
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite 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 Hanford 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, 24th June 1805—tf
HENRY INGLE,
HAS received by the Leonidas, from Liverpool, a large supply of HARDWARE, amongst which are building materials, furniture, and tools for mechanics, Plaited and Japan'd Cruit flannels, Ivory handled Knives and Forks, Wire Fenders, &c. &c. The residue of his assortment is expected by the Six Sisters, and by the William and John. September 20—1m
GEORGE-TOWN, WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE MAIL STAGES.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT
MYER'S NEW LINE
WILL START FROM
Mr. SEMMES'S Tavern, George-Town, and call for passengers at RHODES', MYER'S and FROST'S Hotels, city of Washington.
FARE THREE DOLLARS AND A HALF. October 1—tf
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 he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house.
PONTIUS D. STELL.
Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber, late a Professor in St. John's College, Annapolis, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Upper Marlboro' and the friends of learning generally, that he INTENDS TO OPEN A SCHOOL.
In this town, on Monday the 2d inst. for the education of Young Gentlemen, who will be instructed in the different
Greek and Latin Authors, Roman and Grecian History, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. He hopes from his long experience as a public teacher, to meet with the support of a generous public.
The subscriber will board in his family young gentlemen.—Terms for five days in the week 100 DOLLARS. For contingent boarders, 120 DOLLARS per annum, bed and bedding being supplied by their parents.—Terms of tuition for Greek and Latin, Ten Guineas—for English, &c. Ten Pounds per annum, one Dollar for House rent and half a corder of fire-wood.
HUGH MAGUIRE.
Upper Marlboro' Sept. 24—4w
THE subscriber not having disposed of all the property he advertised for sale on the 2d ult. owing to the weather being unfavorable to the purpose.
WILL OFFER FOR SALE
at his present residence in Charles county on Monday the 27th inst. a few Horses and Horned cattle, also some excellent Household and Kitchen Furniture, sundry goods in his late store, a good cart, a still with necessary tubs, plantation utensils, carpenter's tools, and a large quantity of well cured fodder, hay and straw. The sale will commence on the above day, should it prove fair, if not on the first fair day thereafter and continue from day to day till all is sold.—For all sums of 30 DOLLARS and under cash will be required, and for all over 30 DOLLARS, six months credit will be given on the purchaser giving bond or note with approved security on interest from the date.
GEORGE LEE.
October 3—tdof
WILLIAM MARBURY,
HAS received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale by Mr. BREWER, next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs store on Bridge Street;
A General assortment of Fall & Fancy Goods of the latest importations, and will receive a further supply in a few days, all of which have been purchased on the best terms for cash, and will be sold very low.
George Town, October 15—tawam
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STRWART, he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Honore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. 1 blue coat and overalls, one light colored bear-skin coat and overalls, 2 swansdown waistcoats, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Duckett.
JOB who calls himself Joe Grimes, alias Graham, and HARRY, both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young.
The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I can see him again.
WALTER BOWIE.
July 7—2awtf
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the commissioners of the sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day June, 1798 and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them: and that the principal of the five and half per cent. stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is furthermore known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the navy six per cent. stock, either from or to the books of the treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. stock, after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23—tf
LOST,
Supposed to be stolen on the 16th inst. a BLACK MARE, 4 years old nearly 15 hands high; she has a long blaze down her top lip—her under lip and all four feet are white, with many white hairs, on each side, under the Tail which is rather short docked and thin of hair. She has a small black spot on each fore foot near the hoof—has been used mostly in the cellar and moves rather heavily.
Whoever will take up the thief and Mare shall receive 20 dollars, or 10 dollars for delivering the mare to me.
Charles Minifie.
Washington city, near the Eastern Branch bridge. Sept. 26—tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
50 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. mulatto JOE. Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age—has several large scars on his hands and body, lips a little. Had on and took with him, a tow linen shirt & trowsers, one pair of nankien trowsers, also one old surtout coat and old fur hat much worn. Joe can write a tolerable good hand, & has run away before, when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1803. Any person taking up said fellow, and securing him in any jail to that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 50 dollars, and if out of the state the above reward. If brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market.
SINGLETON BURGE.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril.
P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately advertised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe went in the same direction, and will probably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—cpts
LOST,
The following Certificates of United States Debt. No 2708 for 244 dolls. 45 cts 6 per cents. 3922 for 88 dolls. 3 per cents. 3339 for 122 dolls. 23 cts, deferred 6 per cents.
Issued by the Register of the Treasury, Joseph Norrie, Esqr. the 6 per cts. on the 2d September, 1791—the 3 per cts. on the 25 January, 1792, and the deferred 6 per cents on the 27 January, 1792, in favour of William Wilson, of Alexandria. For the renewal of which application will be made at the Treasury of the United States.
WM. HODGSON.
October 11th, 1806—6wep
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, cassimeres, &c. with a choice assortment of plain nankieons, cotton cassimeres, India nankieons, blue and yellow, fashionable Trafalgar white and fancy Merseilles, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer.
N. B. Ladies habita, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
Richard Harwells new invented patent elastic suspenders, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington. July 26—tf
Post Office, Washington.
MAIL ESTABLISHMENT, To commence 12th October, 1806.
THE Northern mail by way of Baltimore will arrive every day at 5 P. M. and be closed at 8 P. M.
The Southern mail, by way of Alexandria, will arrive every day at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M.
The Northwestern mail, by way of Fredericktown, will arrive every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 P. M. and will be closed at 8 P. M.
The Eastern mail, from Annapolis and the Eastern Shore, will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 P. M. and will be closed every Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Port Tobacco, Leonardtown, the Ridge, &c. will arrive every Tuesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Thursday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Benedict, Charlottehall, &c. will arrive every Wednesday at 6 P. M. and be closed every Friday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Brookville will arrive every Thursday at 7 P. M. and be closed every Wednesday at 8 P. M.
The mail from Winchester, Shepherdstown, Leesburg, &c. will arrive every Monday at 2 P. M. and be closed the same day at 7 P. M.
The mail from Ohio by Clarkesburg, Winchester, Paris, Centreville, &c. will arrive every Friday at 10 A. M. and be closed the same day at 2 P. M.
The New Orleans mail by way of Fort Stoddert, Athens, Greenville, &c. will arrive every Saturday at 8 A. M. and be closed every Saturday at 7 P. M.
The Tennessee, Mississippi and Orleans mail will arrive every Monday at 6 P. M. and be closed at 9 P. M.
NOTE—During the Winter the Northern mail will not arrive until 3 P. M.
THOMAS MUNROE, P. M.
October 13—tf
By order of the Orphans Court of Montgomery county, WILL BE SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 30th inst. all the personal estate of John Holmes, and Mary Holmes, late of said county sedd consisting of,
Twenty-Two NEGROES, eleven head Horses, a flock of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a crop of old and New Corn, Wheat, Rye, and Oats, a crop of Flax, Fodder and Straw, Cyder, and Cyder Brandy, one Road Wagon and Geers, Household and Kitchen Furniture, with many other articles; a credit of 10 months will be given, the purchaser giving note with approved security, bearing interest. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock & continue from day to day until all is sold.
M. BROWNING, admr D. B. Nom of John Holmes & admr of Mary Holmes deceased.
TO BE RENTED,
The late Farm of Mary Holmes containing 500 acres of arable Land, on which will be fed 80 bushels of wheat and Rye. Good buildings, a fine orchard and healthy situation. For terms apply to
M. BROWNING, Clarkesburg, Maryland.
October 1—
PROPOSALS for opening