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FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
THE EXAMINER:
It is a treaty— "More honored in the breach than the observance."
"KNOW THYSELF," is an important maxim, not only as it relates to individuals but to nations. The want of this knowledge has been the principal cause of all the troubles and difficulties we experienced during the former administration. The measures they adopted have made impressions which cannot easily be effaced; and lessened our character in the eyes of the commercial nations of Europe. What must those powers have thought of us, when they found us not merely inclined to submit to the impositions contained in the treaty, but outrageously frantic in urging its adoption.
To estimate our European connections, let us attend to the following statement, as submitted to Congress in 1791. Our trade with Spain was 1,670,797 dols. in our favor—Portugal, 1,687,696 do.—Netherlands, 791,182 do. Sweden, 932,635 do.—France, 2,630,387 do.—Great Britain, 5,923,912 against us—Denmark, 126,000 do.
Notwithstanding this advantageous position in which we stand with respect to Britain, with a profit in their favor of six millions, yet we gave up the rights of neutrality, and submitted to the most humiliating degradation. Our carrying trade we laid prostrate at the feet of Britain; and, as to British factors, we have courted them to our embraces. We have placed our own citizens at the footstool of aliens, and suffered our young men to become dependent on their clemency. When we talked of a non-intercourse with England, the federalists exclaimed that it would lead to war, but when a proposition was made to annihilate our trade with France, these same men acceded to the measure with the most fervent complacency. That is, they were anxious to continue in connection with a nation, the balance of whose trade was six millions against us, and break off every intercourse with those whose balance was upwards of two millions in our favor. This strange, unaccountable, preposterous, disgraceful temper and disposition, which characterized the former administration was "The Demon that palsied the energies of the United States."
The federalists now bluster about exercising their resentment, and talk about a powerful navy, but such nonsense is about equal to their former folly. If we had taken the same precaution that Russia did in their treaty with Britain, we should have stood as respectable as they now do with the belligerent powers. Both sides now court them, whereas we have become the dupes of each party. France feels a resentment because of our former vindictive conduct towards her, and England despises us for our disgraceful pusillanimity in crouching to their impositions. That something must be done to give security and stability to our commerce, is allowed both by federalists and republicans. The former call for ships of war, but the latter propose a more formidable and sure weapon. We should only exhaust our wealth by the one, without any prospect of success, but we should save millions by the other, with the certainty of complete triumph. Our commerce is more powerful than a navy, and a non-intercourse with England and her islands, would be more effectual to place us in the respectable attitude of neutrals, than a fleet of 50 sail of the line.
As the subject of our commerce has been fully considered in a former publication, together with a comparison of Jay's treaty, and that of Russia, between England, I must beg the indulgence of my fellow citizens to a resperusal of it, under the well known signature of "OLD SOUTH."
The OMNIPOTENCE of the British nation has been so long a subject of exultation, and from political motives so generally admitted, that an attempt to place America in an attitude of opposition to her marine mandates, is considered by some, as the height of arrogance if not of madness. But no country has been more over-rated in its real commercial strength, provided other nations would exercise those natural advantages which they possess. The U. States, by exaggerating the power of Britain, and lessening their own energies, have originated the errors they have committed, and substantiated the benefits obtained by England in our commercial negotiations. The fears, excited by the friends of the British treaty, that war would be the consequence of refusing it, were derogatory to our national character, as it exhibited a pusillanimity on our part, which summed Britain to further excesses. The declaration of our apprehensions over resentment, and the dread we displayed at her prowess, led the government to pursue a system of deprecation, mawed by any measures of retaliation from the American administration. Our language on that occasion was that of timidity; we became supplicants to their clemency; we openly crouched to
the treaty, though we secretly detested its principles; and thus governed by fear, we unfortunately surrendered every neutral right to the uncontrouled management of an expensive English judiciary.
So far from considering Britain as omnipotent either in her marine, commercial or manufacturing station, I believe there is no power in Europe more completely dependant, as they relate to these particulars. Her marine depends greatly on Russia, and her commercial and manufacturing interests are principally supported by her connexion in America. The immense quantity of manufactures yearly imported into the U. States, together with the export of our staple articles to the West Indies, and within her own dominions, give such a balance of trade, in the various directions of her commerce, as would (if a short time stopped) strike a fatal blow to the revenue and mercantile transactions of that country. The benefits, arising from our commerce with England, are allowed by all the authors who have written on the subject, and the dread excited during the short period of our embargo, proves the propriety of its estimation in the American scale. Our embargo threw the whole exchange of London into consternation.
This principle was strongly urged in the State Conventions on the question of the constitution; it was ever considered the palladium of our national importance. Mr. John Adams, (the late President) when in England, asserted, in my hearing, that the commerce of America was the most powerful weapon to attack Britain; and further declared, that if the United States would unite in a navigation act, that we could force the ministry to our own terms. These are sentiments which that gentleman vindicated when residing at the court of St. James; he regretted that no commercial system was adopted by the American States, and often spoke with a degree of enthusiastic confidence on the power of this country to control the insolence of Britain.
England, instead of being omnipotent, is in the power of Russia and America, who could (in alliance) enforce their demands, upon the most extensive principles. These two countries are the locks which invigorate the strength of this vindictive Sampson; a vigorous determination to maintain their neutral rights, would operate too powerfully on the funds, the manufactures, and the people at large, to be treated with levity. It would press with a ponderancy which could not easily be shaken off, and the various interests of the British nation would experience such a convulsion, as to alarm the ministry for the political and commercial existence of the government.
The treaty, lately concluded between England and Russia, sufficiently evinces the apprehensions of England on the Northern confederacy. Russia being the principal nation dreaded by Britain, the terms concluded on are highly favorable to the neutral position of that country. It is founded on liberal principles, and brings the business respecting the navigation of their respective subjects to a precise explanation; it determines without any equivocation, the specific articles of contraband; it declares in the most express manner, that their vessels shall not be stopped but upon just cause, and evident fact; that the right of search shall be confined solely to ships of war, and shall never extend to privateers, or any other vessels, though armed for the purpose of war. Every precaution is taken to prevent any ill consequences by the meeting of their respective ships of war; they shall keep out of the reach of cannon shot, and the commander of the belligerent vessel shall send a boat on board the convoying ship, and the utmost order and regularity are provided in proceeding on the examination. If there appears a reasonable suspicion for search, the commander of the convoy has a privilege to nominate and appoint one or more officers to assist in searching, which shall be done in his presence, conjointly with one or more officers named by the commander of the vessel of the belligerent party. If just and sufficient reason appear for detention, the commander of the convoying ship shall have power to order an officer to remain on board during its legal investigation, which shall take place in the nearest and most convenient port, and be proceeded to with all possible dispatch. If, upon further examination, it shall appear that the said vessel was detained without just and sufficient cause, the commander shall be accountable not only to the owners of the ship and cargo for a full and satisfactory compensation for all losses, charges, damages and expenses, occasioned by such detention, but shall be liable to punishment for all acts of violence or any other fault, which he may have committed.
These are the principal outlines of the Russian and British treaty. The parties are secured in their property by the most minute detail in all their procedure: the contraband are specified; the search limited; the term blockade accurately defined; and to prevent a wanton detention, the captors are liable to cost, damages, and punishment.
Where now is the boast of the Anglo-Federalists, in the United States? In what particular has England gained an advantage over Russia? Their trade is admitted upon the most extensive principles, as it relates to the property of its own subjects; nothing is left to chance in a court of law, nor depends on vague authorities, promulgated by interested judges. The treaty stands on a permanent basis, and the subjects of both countries know how far to pursue their commerce, by an inviolable guarantee, as to the articles of condemnation.
The Anglo-Federalists, while exulting at the advantages gained by Britain over Russia, absurdly eulogize the blessings of our treaty with England. If Russia is imposed on, what must be our situation? If their negotiation has increased the power of England over the sea, what must be the extent of our surrender? Nearly every point which is explicitly laid down in one, is omitted in the other; our contraband articles are extended; the term blockade is undefined; our trade is exposed not only to ships of war, but privateers; and to complete the whole, even if the capture is unjust, the poor American is obliged to pay costs of suit. In short to compare the Russian treaty with the American, will give us the strongest abhorrence of this instrument.
We have not only surrendered those neutral rights guaranteed to Russia, but we have exposed ourselves to innumerable difficulties, attached to other articles in this compact. We have restrained ourselves from laying any further duties on their manufactures, without countervailing ones on their part; we have subjected ourselves to heavy demands for old debts, contracted by private merchants; we have placed English factors and temporary residents on a footing with our own merchants. They have a right not only to reside, but to "purchase stores, houses and shops." To remain "without limitation of time," to continue amongst us should we ever be "in open rupture with England" and to complete the whole, provided their conduct should render them "suspected of being enemies to the country;" have a right by treaty to remain "twelve months" before they can be removed, and during this period of their immunity, are to enjoy every commercial privilege with our own citizens; whereas the Russian treaty explicitly declares that "travelling merchants and hawkers shall not be suffered, but considered as smugglers." We have in fact, not only sacrificed our neutral commerce, but have foreclosed ourselves from using those means, which the commercial resources of this country abundantly furnish in case of future emergencies. The truth is, we have given up all and gained nothing; we have established a pretended legal plea, which operates just as the judges see fit to use it. The treaty is the doom's-day book, by which we are judged, and its errors are denounced in almost every transaction since its adoption.
The subject is so mortifying, that it is wounding to the feelings of an American to contemplate it; yet as it has produced consequences so fatal, it is our duty to lament over them, even though the reflections are poignant to our bosoms. It is a curse entailed, on us and our children, and posterity will execrate its remembrance. "This is the Demon, which has palsied the energies of the United States."
From the Hudson Balance.
It has been known for some time past that there exist within and near the corporation of the city of Hudson, several saline or mineral springs. As the waters of those springs take their qualities from the mineral productions through which they pass, it may not be improper, in mentioning the former, to give some account of the latter. The soil in and about Hudson consists for the most part of clay, with which are intermixed mechanically, large portions of calcareous and magnesian earths, and every where are to be found traces of iron and the sulphuric acid; these are sometimes discovered chemically combined in various mineral substances; especially a fine specimen of pyritous stone, termed blistered marasite, is often found washed out by the rains in the deep gullies of this vicinity. That hepatic waters should result from the decomposition of such materials, and Epsom waters should abound in such soil, might naturally be expected. We accordingly find here, with some interruptions, a continuation of those springs, some partaking more of one quality and some of the other, for miles in extent. They are to be met with equally on both sides of the river, and are seen bursting through its bed below high water mark, and trickling down the sides of the high clay banks, called the Clavers, about two miles to the north of this city, leaving behind them a very austere and bitter salt, which during the summer season in any weather, gives these banks at a distance, a white appearance. Although these waters are characterised principally by the sulphurated hydrogen gas and the sulphite of Magnesia, yet some of them possess other qualities in an high

for degrees, but one or two excepted, none of them appears to be highly charged with those materials.
The water which has hitherto attracted most attention, is that of a large sulphur spring, recently discovered on the farm of Berry Chase, about 4 miles to the northward of Hudson. It boils up through perforations in a rock, at the bottom of a low bog or morass; this water is unquestionably possessed of valuable medicinal qualities; besides the sulphurated gas and Epsom salt, it also contains a slight proportion of the carbonate of lime, and a quantity of uncommon carbonic acid gas; though very transparent, it resembles both in smell and taste the washings of a foul gun barrel; it readily loses its hepatic smell by being kept in an open bottle, but thereon deposits no sediment; its temperature is cold, the thermometer standing in it at 54 degrees, and in the atmosphere at the same time at 75 degrees; when taken in sufficient quantities it often operates as a gentle cathartic, but is commonly diuretic & purgative. Not more than 2 months have elapsed since it first began to be visited, and the concourse of people which daily throng to it is numerous and increasing. It is said to afford complete and speedy relief in all cutaneous affections. The writer of this has known many obstinate cases of Erysipelas, Itch, Ulcers, and two cases of Rheumatism, where cures have been obtained by drinking it.
Foreign Intelligence.
Boston, Oct. 11.
Capt. Boynton, who arrived yesterday from Bristol, sailed from that place on the 1st of September; and possessed papers to the 27th of August. Lord Nelson had arrived in England. Having had a communication with Gibraltar, he was subject to the quarantine regulations; but on giving assurance that his ship's crew was in perfect health he was permitted to land, and was received with acclamations by the populace, as well at the place of landing, as wherever he was known on his way to London, and in that city. He left nine sail of his fleet with admiral Cornwallis off Brest, on the 15th of August. A respectable fleet was to be placed under the command of Lord Nelson, a disposable squadron, to proceed wherever it might be required. The preparations to repel the French should the invasion be attempted, were continued.
Aug. 20-23.
Much anxiety has of late been excited in the minds of the merchants trading with America, on the subject of the detention of vessels trading between that country and those at war with England. The ostensible cause for this, it now appears, is the discovery made by the English government, of a contract having been entered into between the merchants of Holland and those of America, by which the latter have agreed to become the carriers of produce shipped at Batavia, to be delivered in a Dutch or French port. The ships thus chartered for amount to about 12 or 14, most of which have received their cargoes on board, and proceeded on their voyage; and the better to shelter themselves from detection, they touch at an American port, procure a renewal of their bills of lading, by which it is made to appear, that the property on board is actually shipped in America, and for American account and risk. It is certain, that the English government are well acquainted with the names of the American vessels thus employed, and the nature of their trading, and the particular places or ports which they are bound to; but such a discovery to his majesty's ships, who have received orders to bring in and detain all American vessels bound to the enemy's ports, it is evident, might have defeated the end for which the order was given, and it was therefore made general. Upon this, a remonstrance was made, on Saturday, by the American Ambassador, to our government, when the true motives were fully explained; in addition to which it was stated by ministers, that no injury was intended to the trade, that every just and fair allowance would be made to such ships as should appear to be unjustly detained, and which should be set at liberty with all possible expedition; and that the two vessels which had been condemned should be compensated for to their full value, it appearing that only one of the vessels among the number intended to be brought in under the general orders given to the English cruisers, had been detained.
Adm. Cornwallis has now no less than 40 sail of the line with him off Brest, to which 12 or 14 more could be added in the course of a very few days.
A contract has been entered into by our government and that of Russia, for building at St. Petersburg and other Russian arsenals, 12 sail of the line and frigates, for the service of this country.
Bonaparte has demanded of the Austrian cabinet the occasion of the armaments going forward in the imperial states; he has likewise required that a portion of those troops collected on the frontiers of Italy, and which menace the tranquillity of that country, should be withdrawn. Speaking to the Austrian minister on these subjects, the latter assured him that the movements alluded to were connected with a resolution on the part of his imperial majesty, to maintain a strict neutrality, and that they were rendered necessary by the state of the Turkish provinces, by the armament of Russia, &c. but were
without hostile reference to France. Bonaparte hastily replied, that he was aware of the falsehood of the excuse, and that his master should be cautious how he again called him into the field.
The gazette of Verona has, by authority no doubt, contradicted a number of lies in the Moniteur, the object of which was to make the world believe, that Austria was perfectly content with the fate of Genoa.
Two Hamburg mails, due on Sunday and yesterday, arrived this morning. The accounts from Vienna are of the 7th inst. and are of a decidedly warlike nature. It is stated that the troops distributed in the different provinces of Austria, will be assembled in camps in the course of the present autumn, in consequence of which a number of regiments and a variety of transports, ammunition, &c. are in motion.
An article dated at the Banks of the Maine, states, that M. Talleyrand has lately had several conferences with the Austrian ambassador at Paris, count Cobentzel, and that the differences, which for some months have produced discussions between the two governments are likely to be amicably adjusted!
Letters from Petersburg of the 14th inst. received by a respectable mercantile house in this city, say that all English and Russian ships were then in a state of requisition, both at Petersburg and Riga. This measure, as far as it related to English ships, was sanctioned by the British ambassador to the court of Russia, the avowed object of it being to provide the necessary conveyance of the imperial troops destined to take possession of Swedish Pomerania, and for any future operations that may be concerted.
A Russian army of 118,000 men is said to be assembled at Dubno, in readiness to pass the frontiers at a very short notice. Dubno is situated within about 20 miles of Austrian Galicia, and it was from that place that the Russians under Suwarow, commenced their march and operations against France in 1799.
Sweden has accepted that confidential alliance in which the British government wished to engage her young and high spirited monarch.
LATEST NEWS.
Yesterday afternoon the ship Pomona, captain Allen, arrived at this port from Liverpool. By this arrival we obtained London papers to the 27th of August. The expectations of a continental war appear to gain strength daily in England. Bonaparte's writers have commenced their attacks on Austria and Russia. A late Moniteur observes, that the conduct of Austria in keeping up a formidable military force in the Tyrol and Italy is tantamount to a declaration of war. This force, therefore, must be diminished, or hostilities commence. The French government appears to have abandoned all hopes of preserving peace with Russia. We hear of no measure or expedient which has that object in view; but of restoring a good understanding with Austria, hopes are still entertained, and Talleyrand is exerting all his "diplomatic skill" for that purpose. The prospect of success is faint. The emperor of Germany is prepared for war. Novosiltzoff had not reached St. Petersburg at the last dates.
Intelligence had been received in England of the departure of the combined fleets from Ferrol, on the 15th of August. No account, however, had been received of their arrival at Cadiz. A day or two after the fleets had left Ferrol, adm'l Calder appeared off there with a squadron augmented to 20 sail of the line from Cornwallis's fleet. On finding that Gravina and Villeneuve had sailed, it is possible that Calder might steer for Cadiz. There were various rumours as to the command which would be given to Lord Nelson. Lord Keith had sailed to the North sea.
The Paris Moniteur, as might have been expected, has taken the part of the Americans against the orders lately reported to have been given to the British naval commanders.
VIENNA, Aug. 7.
The French ambassador has addressed to our government a Note, couched in the most insolent terms, demanding a peremptory explanation of the objects of the warlike preparations going forward in the Austrian dominions, and the extraordinary activity in the military department. The note also demands a peremptory answer, whether it was the intention of Austria to go to war with France; whether any recent treaty had been concluded with Russia, or whether any alliance with that power was on the point of being concluded? The answer of the court of Vienna to these interrogatories was highly dignified.
It stated that the assembling of such large bodies of French troops had rendered precautions on the part of Austria indispensable. All the negotiations with Russia had solely for their object an armed neutrality, and that any more intimate connection with foreign powers must depend solely on circumstances.
Immediately after this answer was given, the French ambassador gave assurances that the greatest part of the French troops should quit Italy.
It is rumored that the Republic of Ragusa has applied to be incorporated with Austria, in imitation of the union of Genoa to France.
LONDON, Aug. 27.
The Russian fleet of Cronstadt and Revel, consisting of 18 ships of the line and some frigates, is now cruising in the Baltic.
By letters received this day from the Channel fleet, it appears that on Wed-
nesday last the French fleet left Brest, and anchored in Camaret Bay. Our inshore squadron communicated the fact by signal to Admiral Cornwallis, who immediately led in the fleet to attack them. As soon as his intention was discovered, the French fleet got under weigh, and scampered back to Brest; but they did not get in until three of the ships were completely mauled by a raking fire from some of the British ships. They were three in number superior to Adm. Cornwallis, but the latter, under the present critical situation of the country, determined to try whether they were in earnest.
Sir Sidney Smith has within these few days had several interviews with the Board of Admiralty. He is to be immediately employed in an important command.
The British have 70 sail of the line in Europe, in service or ready for service.
A late return of the French troops state them at near 500,000.
A letter from Cadiz, dated August 19, states that a new duty of one dollar per barrel has been imposed on all flour imported into the ports of Spain. Cadiz and St. Lucar were vigorously blockaded.
LONDON, Aug. 26.
Just before this paper was put to press, we received the Moniteur, to the 18th, their contents are of very considerable importance, and seem to decide the question of peace or war between Austria and France. The important fact that war with Austria is considered as inevitable, is communicated in a note in the Moniteur of the 16th.
A dreadful earthquake has taken place in the Neapolitan territories—800 houses have been destroyed at Naples, and 4,000 damaged—40 churches have been shaken to their foundation. In other parts whole towns have been destroyed, and all the inhabitants. The little town of Isernia is a heap of ruins, and 1500 persons are buried under them. The greatest terror reigns in every part.
In consequence of information having been received of the forward state of the Dutch preparations, and the intention manifested by Admiral de Winter of putting to sea with his fleet and flotilla, Lord Keith has sailed in the Edgar to join Admiral Russell.
Aug. 27.
The Moniteur has very suddenly changed the pacific tone which so recently characterised its political remarks, and we are now assured, that the armaments of Austria in the Tyrol and Italy are to be considered as the commencement of hostilities. Upon this occasion the duplicity of the Corsican is no less remarkable than in any former instance, and as we suspected, the calm of the moment is followed by a thunder storm. The detention of American vessels by our government, freighted from the colonial possessions of France, both in the East and West Indies, has given rise to sentiments which must be received not only as official, but as little short of a declaration of war. Austria must be prepared for the dangers with which she is threatened, and her determination must be irrevocable to make every sacrifice, and run every risk, rather than submit any longer to the insatiable rapacity and unbounded arrogance of Bonaparte.
While we lament the remorenness of Russia, which prevents that immediate co-operation from which so much is expected, it must prove the source of no inconsiderable satisfaction that, according to the admission of France herself, the cabinet of Vienna has made the most formidable preparations. In the actual conjuncture of affairs, it is the promptitude and decision of Bonaparte which are most to be dreaded, and that he will take the earliest opportunity of striking an important blow, particularly on the side of Italy, we do not entertain a doubt.
It is extremely difficult to anticipate the line of conduct which his Prussian majesty will pursue. His neutrality alone would be a desirable object, and he may, from a conviction that he himself will ultimately be the victim of French aggrandizement, be induced to witness the prosecution of the war without taking an active part. He would then hold the balance in his own hands, and he might, by contributing to the successes of Austria and Russia, should Bonaparte be deserted by his good fortune, acquire as great an extension to his power as by the most ample concessions of France. It was this morning reported that a declaration of war had been issued by the emperor of Austria. We attach no credit to this rumor, and we are inclined to think if any declaration be published, that it will first be issued by Napoleon.
Aug. 27.
Upon the recent conduct of the British in detaining the American ships, the Moniteur observes in a note:
"The commerce of one people prospered. Remote from Europe, strangers to the present war, that people were exercising the free industry which belongs to an independent state. England is at length tired of forgetting with respect to that people the naval superiority which enables her to oppress all nations and all seas, and the American trade is at length aimed at. Sugar and coffee have just formed a part of prohibited merchandise—it is quite as culpable in the eyes of England to convey sugar and coffee as arms and warlike ammunition. It is not sufficient that by corrupting some faithless ministers, she has imposed upon several powerful princes a barbarous legislation—that she has dictated by menaces
the same laws to weaker princes, whose ministers she might disdain corrupting; she now places no limits to her violence. Nobody hereafter shall navigate but upon her account, and to sell her articles alone. And this order of things, so humiliating to all states, does not fix the attention of the powers of the world! It is that which England wished when she precipitated Russia into such false steps. So long as the northern powers had any sentiment of their commercial independence the English were forced to keep within certain bounds; but when the court of Petersburg, influenced by corrupting intriguers, or directed by corrupted intriguers, carried its condescension so far as to give an official character to the most contemptible pamphlets, of the worst English gazette writers, the cabinet of London no longer doubted that its eyes were shut for a long time. When England thought too she was sure of Austria, whom she is precipitating into war by inducing her to make in the Tyrol and Italy armaments which cannot but be considered as a commencement of hostilities, she ceased to fear that any state would return to the sentiment of its dignity. She threw off the mask immediately, and it is by the Americans that she has begun the application of her new pretensions. Oppressed Europe has but one reasonable desire to form, and ought to place its resources in one single hope, the re-establishment of the naval power of France. Before a few months are passed, the outrages done to the commerce of nations, whose pacific dispositions were best known to England, will be quadrupled. That is what Sweden will have prepared by her Diatribes, and her childish policy—that is what Austria, will have gained, who shews herself so little jealous of the honor of her flag. Since the Venetians have displayed the imperial eagle, they have experienced more outrage than when they navigated under the fallen sign of the lion of St. Mark. The government of Venice was weak, it had reached the age of decrepitude, yet it still protected its commerce. But England has the fatal and temporary advantage of blinding all nations to their own interests. The more she oppresses the louder the cry against the oppression of France. Happily France does not suffer herself to be imposed upon by those cries—she knows the impotence of them."
Travellers from Tyrol and Austrian Italy, speak with astonishment of the quantity of troops and waggons that block up all the roads. It is difficult for passengers to travel, so covered are the roads with soldiers and artillery.
The prices of corn are every where falling. In the London markets the prices of wheat having declined near 20 shillings per quarter within a fortnight; flour has fallen ten shillings per sack; and barley and oats are proportionably lower.
August 28.
The Moniteur gives the following intelligence, dated Boulogne, Aug. 13:—
"Yesterday a brilliant action was fought between a small division of our flotilla and the English cruisers, which had been considerably reinforced.
Admiral Lacrosse sent out at noon a division of five praams, 30 gun boats, and about 40 pinnaces, armed with heavy howitzers. The lieut. of the navy, Coquoberz, commanding one of the gun boats of the guard, was at the head. Capt. Moras, who commanded the whole squadron, sailed out above two leagues to meet the enemy. On seeing this movement, one English ship of the line, two frigates, and about 30 brigs, ranged themselves in order of battle. The enemy tried several times to break our line, and threatened to run us down with his large ships; but seeing that this did by no means frighten our seamen, he did not perform it. The action was most brisk, and the whole camp and the town have had the pleasure to see the enemy fight retreating, and our little squadron pursuing him several leagues out at sea.
"The frigates and ships of the enemy have received a number of shot, and an English brig has lost her main-top-mast.
"For this time the English shall not say that our coast-batteries have given us the victory, as the little squadron was two leagues and a half from shore. Our ships have received no damage.
"The wind being very low, the sea calm, and the attack made with the greatest activity, the enemy had to fear the getting into the midst of our line.
"The ardour which animates our land and sea forces is calculated to ensure all manner of success. The ships and forts are not strong, unless men of courage make them so.
"The naval officers will certainly give an official account of this action.
"The alarm was general on the English coast. At one o'clock several frigates, corvettes, and brigs got under way from Percy, below the Downs; at four, two ships of the line, two frigates, and one brig, sailed from the Downs; and lastly, in the evening, there were 60 vessels of the enemy in sight. It is by such engagements, that the flotilla acquires that confidence in its strength, that promptitude in its movements, and exactness in its manoeuvres, which will qualify it to act an important part in the events of our naval wars."
Aug. 30.
Some further dispatches were yesterday received at the admiralty from adm. Cornwallis, dated the 25th inst. At that time the enemy had not made any fresh movements, nor had the gallant adm'l received any advice of the combined fleets. We understand, however, that the dispatches state the arrival of adm'l sir R. Calder off Ferrol; and this circumstance gave rise to a report, which was industriously circulated in the course of the afternoon, that the
combined fleet had again returned to Ferrol, where they were blockaded by the British squadron. The master of the Trimmer cartel, arrived at Portsmouth from Corunna, states, that when he left that port on the 20th, there was not a single ship of the line there. The day after he sailed, he fell in with the Defiance, one of sir R. Calder's squadron, about 7 leagues from Corunna. The former statement of our squadron having been off Ferrol on the 20th appears, therefore, to have been correct. The cartel neither saw nor heard any thing of the combined squadrons. It is the opinion of Ld. Nelson, that they may have got into Rochefort; but no certain information is received. Had they steered direct for Brest, they would, in all probability, have fallen in with adm'l Calder, and must have reached the port long before the date of adm'l Cornwallis's last dispatch. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose, that they must either have gone into Rochefort or Ferrol, or proceeded to the southward, on their way to the Mediterranean.
The affairs of the 22d between adm. Cornwallis and the Brest fleet, was more serious than the Bulletin published by government led us to suppose. The gallant adm'l himself, in the Ville de Paris, led the van, and had nearly cut off the French Rear Adm'l. He was nobly supported by sir R. Strachan, in the Cæsar, who requested permission, by signal, to range next to him in the line. The other ships principally engaged, were the Namur, Captain and Montague. The Captain had recently joined the fleet, and distinguished himself very much. Her fire was the most tremendous ever witnessed. She appeared one entire blaze. Part of a shell struck adm'l Cornwallis upon the breast, but fortunately it did him no injury. The Cæsar had 3 men killed and 7 wounded. The Ville de Paris and Namur had several wounded but none killed. They received several shot in their hulls and sails. The French fleet only advanced just outside their batteries when the action commenced; yet, had they not tacked and run back so soon, a general engagement must have ensued, or several of them must have been taken. The enemy, no doubt, suffered severely, as our fleet were enabled to rake them. The Montague, captain Otway, followed them close in under their batteries, constantly exchanging shot with them.
By the fall of Ramapoore, which we have already announced, the whole of Holkar's possessions on the left bank of the Chumbul, have fallen into our hands. Colonel Murray commanded on this occasion, and the troops employed were the 2d battalion of the 2d regiment, and the 86th. The garrison, after firing a few shot, retired to an adjoining hill, and the place was taken possession of without further resistance, and without any loss on our side.
LONDON, Aug. 27.
It is rumored that the Republic of Ragusa has applied to be incorporated with Austria, in imitation of the union of Genoa with France. This proposition is understood to have been very favorably received. Assurances have been at the same time given by France, that the king of Naples has not lately concluded any offensive or defensive alliances.
Aug. 27.
The disturbances in Egypt continue. Elphi Bey is arming near Ramanich to surprise Rosetta and Alexandria. The misery of that country is beyond description.
Our court Gazette of this day contains the following intelligence from Turkey.
"The feuds between two of the most powerful governors of Turkey in Asia, Tshapan Oglu and Tajar Pasha, of Trebisonda, take a very serious turn. A decisive battle has been fought, in which Tshapan Oglu was completely routed. Angora, Tokat, Amasia, and other cities followed the laws of the conqueror and submitted to Tajar Pasha, who was already known to be a mortal enemy to the Nizmi Geulid and the new military system."
Star Office, Aug. 26.
We stop the press to state that French papers have been received in town this afternoon, by which we learn the important fact that Austria has declared war against France!
The report circulated some days ago, of the Dutch fleet having put to sea, is unfounded. A private letter from Rotterdam, dated the 18th inst. says—
"The fleet is still in the Texel, but according to all accounts is in readiness for sea; the troops embarked amount to 16,500 men; those at Helvoet were reviewed on the 12th; they have a numerous train of artillery, and it is generally supposed they are destined for the East Indies. Several fresh battalions are on their route from different garrisons for the camp at Zeist, from which draughts are to be made to reinforce the army in Hanover."
PUBLIC SALE.
ON the first Monday in November next will be held at Public Auction, on the premises at the hour of eleven o'clock A. M. all those Lots of ground, No. 18 and 26 which were allotted and set apart for JAMES WIGFIELD of Washington county, District of Columbia, situated near the low end of the Eastern Branch Bridge, and vested in me in virtue of a deed of trust from said Wigfield. Terms of SALE CASH.
BENSON L. MCCORMICK,
July 29—1w1N.

WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
The returns from the following counties are complete.
Table with 3 columns: County, McKean, Snyder. Lists returns for Philad. City, Bucks, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, Northampton, Franklin.
Table with 3 columns: County, McKean, Snyder. Lists returns for Somerset, Bedford, Dauphin, Lycoming, Mifflin, Northumberland.
The following are incomplete returns.
Table with 3 columns: County, McKean, Snyder. Lists returns for Alleghany, Westmoreland, Washington, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Adams, Luzerne, York.
Table with 3 columns: Category, McKean, Snyder. Includes Total votes, Maj. in 6 counties, Partial returns, Total, Maj. for M'Kean.
Maryland Election.
The Eastern Star states that from the completion of the members of the House of Delegates ascertained to be elected, it is probable there will be an equal number of the body for and against the bill for the abolition of the general court.
Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, and his predecessor, John Adams, (says a late London paper under a Hague date) have been nominated members of the Society of Sciences of Harlem.
Tommasi, the Grand Master of Malta, is said to have died at Catania on the 14th June last. An assembly of the Grand Chapter was immediately summoned, and the Bailiff Caracciolo elected his successor.
In the crown which the emperor Napoleon presented to the Pope, are said to be diamonds which were formerly worn by the Great Mogul.
New-York, Oct. 15.
The account of the death of his Imperial Majesty of Hayti, John James Dessalines, copied into this paper from the Petit Censeur a few days ago, is at least premature. We have in our possession the Gazette Politique et Commerciale d'Haïti of the 6th of last month, from which (if we have leisure) we shall give some translations in the Mercantile Advertiser to-morrow.
When the Hercules left Matanzas, it was currently reported that the Spanish government had ceded one half the island of Cuba to France.
We learn from Port au Prince, that the British have actually got possession of Cape Nicholas Mole, where they have landed 1500 troops, and had laying off the harbour two frigates and a smaller vessel. And we also learn, that great jealousies subsist between the blacks and mulattoes of the Empire and that an insurrection is considered at no distant period. There was a well grounded opinion that Christophe would ere long become Emperor, as Dessalines's popularity was daily declining, and that of Christophe increasing. That some important change is about to take place in that quarter is very evident—how, or in what manner permanent tranquillity is to be established is difficult to foresee. The probability is, that the whole Island will soon be again under the government of some European power.
Baltimore, October 17.
IMPERIAL DECREES.
JAQUES, by the grace of God and the Constitutional Law of the State, seeing, that by the clandestine and fraudulent departure of the ship Louisiana, there results a considerable prejudice to the interests of the state; and that it behoves him to devise means to repress similar abuse in future, decrees as follows:—To be executed throughout the whole extent of the state, and to date from the publication of the present decree.
ART. 1. All foreign captains on their arrival at any of the ports of the Island, shall be bound to give as security for his vessel, some commercial house, Haytian or American, to be expressly commissioned for this effect, to which house he will make the deposit and in default the sale of the cargo by him imported.
ART. 2. All captains of foreign vessels who shall not be consigned to one of the houses above mentioned, or who shall himself undertake the sale of his cargo, shall undergo the entire confiscation of ship and cargo.
ART. 3. Every commercial house, depository of a cargo, shall have his own security re-assured by two other houses of deposit which shall be, and remain perfectly accountable for the entire acquittal of all duties due the state by the vessel thus assured.
ART. 4. No commissioned house of deposit shall under any pretext whatsoever, refuse to re-assure a security when required, without incurring a penalty from government, the least of which shall be, a revocation of his letters patent, for deposit.
Done and decreed at the Imperial Palace of the Cape the 1st August, 1805, second year of the Independence of Hayti and of our reign the first.
DESSALINES.
By the Emperor, the Secretary-General, JUSTE CHANLATTE.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, the time limited for admission of provisions and lumber into the different ports of this colony, from the United States of America in foreign vessels, will expire on the ninth day of October next. AND WHEREAS, it appears necessary and expedient that the admission of such provisions and lumber from the said United States in foreign vessels, as aforesaid, should be allowed for the space of three months, I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of his Majesty's honorable council of these islands, to issue this my proclamation, permitting and allowing the importation of corn, all sorts of grain, pulse, flour, bread, rice, every species of salted provisions, cattle and live stock of all kinds, and all sorts of lumber, into the ports of Nassau, Exuma, Turk's Islands, St. George and Crooked Islands, as well in neutral as British vessels, for and during the space of three months, to be computed from the said ninth day of October next: And I do hereby give notice, that if any other articles except those particularly above enumerated, are attempted to be introduced from the United States of America, in American bottoms, measures will be taken for the forfeiture of the ship or vessel, importing the same, and of the goods so imported, in contravention of the laws of navigation.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the said islands, at Nassau, in the island of New Providence, this sixteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and in the forty-fifth year of his majesty's reign.
CHARLES CAMERON.
By His Excellency's command, JOHN MCCARTNEY, Deputy Secretary.
Notice is hereby given, that
the subscriber finds himself under the disagreeable necessity of prohibiting in future all feine hauling at Kit's Point, or at any other landing of St. Inigo's manor without express leave obtained from the subscriber or his agent Joseph Luffin, living in St. Inigo's Neck. The many trespasses already committed on the landings and property render this prohibition positively necessary. The subscriber in consequence will prosecute any person or persons against whom trespasses may be proved after the present date as the law in such cases directs. He extends the same prohibition to St. George's island as a part of St. Inigo's Manor.
Signed FRANCIS NEALE. St. Inigo's, Oct. 18—3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of LUND WASHINGTON an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Lund Washington, that on the twenty eighth inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Capitol in the court room the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia," will be administered to the said Lund Washington, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, in one newspaper printed in Alexandria, and in one newspaper printed in Baltimore three times in each paper previous to the said 28th inst.
By order of the Hon. Wm. Cranch, an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for Washington county. October 13—3t
R A G S.
The highest price, in Cash or Books will be given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by Ravine Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill. June 24—
Wanted Immediately, AT THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND CENTRE TAVERN, A BAR-KEEPER, to whom good encouragement will be given. S. MYER. Oct. 21—
A CHECK LOST.
A Check payable to J. W. LILLAMON or bearer, on the Office of Discount and Deposit Washington, for one hundred thirty two dollars, twenty-nine cents, dated 26 September 1805—was given by the subscriber, which check is said to have been lost. The holder of said check is apprised that a new check will be given in ten days from this date, unless the same is presented within that time.
CHARLES WADSWORTH. George Town, October 19—4t
PROPOSALS.
WILLING to engage the favor and patronage of a liberal public in general, as well as to obtain the approving voice of intelligent and delegated characters in the various parts of the Union, who are about speedily to convene at the National seat of Government, for the purpose of promoting extensive good and individual felicity, the subsequent proposals are, in the intermediate, respectfully submitted.
PROPOSALS
FOR PRINTING A PHILOSOPHIC WORK, Entitled THE NATURE & STATE OF MAN
AS CONNECTED WITH THE WORLD, AND WITH DEITY, In the GOVERNMENT of the UNIVERSE.
IF What Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero of old, and other renowned characters of modern date have condescended to unfold only in part, is here freely investigated, and the contents of the volume offered may be said to embrace these interesting particulars, viz. Deity, the World, Man, Orders, simultaneous and successive evils, natural, moral, political and religious governments, free and despotic Laws and Religions, pure and spurious Revolutions, changes, causes and effects, as awfully manifested in the dynasty of the old world, and strikingly admonitory to the happy people of the new, who compose the large family of the great American Republic, and to whom this work is affectionately dedicated.
CONDITIONS.
1. It shall be printed on the best paper, and with a good type, neatly bound and lettered, price ONE DOLLAR. 2. It shall be put to press with all convenient speed, and as soon as a prospect of remuneration can be ascertained from a generous public—The preface will give a review of the Author, and his motives for solicitation and encouragement; and though a small star in the republic of Letters, yet visible, and approximating to a more brilliant constellation, when the luminous sun of Truth and Light will arise in meridian lustre, and dispel the mist of error and the clouds of darkness. Signatures will be received at the office of the National Intelligencer, the book stores in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, where printed proposals will be duly deposited.
Household Furniture.
WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Thursday the 24th inst. at the house occupied by Doctor May, on Capitol Hill; consisting of beds, mattresses, bedsteads and curtains, tables, chairs, bureaus, looking glasses, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be cash for all sums under twenty dollars, and for all sums above that amount, negotiable notes with approved endorsers. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock A. M. JOHN TRAVES, Auctioneer. October 15, 1805.
ELIS A RIGGS,
Has just received by the late arrivals from Liverpool, via Baltimore, and the Wm. Murdoch from London to this port, a part of his FALL GOODS which are now on sale: the remainder are now landing from on board the ship United States, at Alexandria from Liverpool, which will be generally opened by the last of the week, they being bought of the manufacturer, mostly for money, will be sold lower by the piece or package, than any not directly imported to this place, for cash, or in exchange for tobacco—cash given for good tobacco.
Wanted Immediately,
A young man that is a good accountant, and well acquainted with the Dry Goods business—none need apply except they can bring the best recommendations. George Town, Oct. 16—3t
THE MEDICAL LECTURES in the UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA will commence the second Monday in November. 2aw3w
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—3t
A LIST of LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office at Washington City on the 1st day of OCTOBER, 1805
A. Thomas Arbuckle, Anthony Ad die Esq. Jeff Amos, John Armstrong. B. Philip Hines Baker, Matthew Bonnett, Capt. Charles Bradford, Betsy Bowen, (care of Mr. Moren) Robert Beverly, Esq. 4, Richard Butler, Thomas Roger, Robert Barber, Levy Bell, John N. Barron 3, Mrs. Bampfield 2, Frederick Betz, Miss Elizabeth Brown, William Burwell, Esq. 2, Henry Baggerly. C. Doctor John Cumming, Capt. Isaac Chauncy, William Conner 2, George Carleton, Mrs. Margaret Coome, Doctor Jonathan Cowdery, Elias B. Caldwell, Esq. 6, Nicholas Carson, Esq. William Coffin, Thomas S. Crawford, Master James Case, D. James Douglass, Robert Davidson, Simon Dennis 2, William Donaldson, Mrs. Emma Dempsey 2, William Dyer 2, James R. Dermot 3, Patrick Duggin, (care of Charles Dent) E. Miss Polly Elvin. F. John Frier, Thomas Freeman, Esq. William Fletcher, Miss Rosanna Fanagan, Thomas Fitzgerald. G. Joanna Gallasp, John Gilmore, William Given, Hon. Cyrus Griffin, Esq. Sloss H. Grenel, John Gardiner, Frederick Guicker, William Gardner junior, Thomas Gerruck, Lieut. Charles Gordon, John Gillispie, Mrs. Polly Gates, George L. Gray and Daniel Garing, Revd. Matthew Greentree, James Gibson. H. Lieut. John M. Haswell, John H. Hopney, James Hallom, Midshipman Wm. E. Hill, Michael Haley, Seth Hunt, Esq. 5, Mrs. Hughes, (care of Mr. Bentley) 4, John Hall, Joseph Healey, (care of Patrick Healey) Thomas Holiday, Robert Henderson, Elisha Harrison, John Harvey, Lieut. J. Montresor Haswell, Walter Harris. I. Hon. William Johnson 7, Lieut. Jacob Jones, Mrs. Rebecca James, John Jones, Captain Aquila Johns. K. Daniel Kelly, Robert Kassuck. L. William Lambert, Samuel Lowe, Joshua Laws, Henry Lucas, Joshua Lane, Archibald Lee, John R. Leavercraft, James Linkin, Frederick Lang, Charles Lake, William Lenard, Esq. Milly Lomax, Alexander Lyon. M. Miss Sophia Michael, Joseph McDonald, Alexander McDonald, Robert McIntosh, James Reed McDermot, Mr. May. N. Mrs. Lucy Nash, Lewis Nicholas, Paul Noon, Henry Newman, jun. Esq. Edward D. Nicholson, Midshipman, Elizabeth Nevit. O. Richard O'Brien, Esq. P. Richard Paul, John Pennenton, George Pollock, Oliver Pollock, Henry Preble, Esq. Commodore Edward Preble, Lieut. Francis Passon, Capt. Gad Peck, Don Henry Peyroux 3, John Prengle, Lieutenant Oliver H. Perry, Elijah Phelps, William Pittman, Thomas Peterkin, Lawson Pearson 2, Monsieur Godefroid Peintre, Mrs. Harriet Pedem, R. Peacock, Esq. Charles Pinekey, Esq. R. William Rogers, Jacob Rump, jun. Esq. 2, William W. Rodman, Francis Richard, Lieut. Benjn. F. Read, Robert Rickey 2, Doctor William Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Runnells, Thomas Robertson, James Renshaw. S. Mrs. Sares, Mr. Edward Smothers, Thomas Spriggs, Esq. 2, Mr. James Smith, Mr. Robert Smith, Mr. Alexander Soper 2, Solomon Sibbett, Reverend Robert Sparks, Livingston Shannon, Gilbert Stewart, Esq. James Stone 2, Charles Swann, Walter B. Smallwood. T. Robert Taylor, Doctor James M. Taylor, Miss Elizabeth Tucker, William Tunncliff, George Thompson, Miss Tarlanson, John Thurman, Esq. Miss Sally Thompson, William Travis 2. U. Thomas W. Ustick 2. W. Lund Washington, Zephaniah Wade, David Watson, Henry Wert, Doctor, James Wallis, William Wenden, Mr. Williams, Mr. Wilson, Henry Weaver, Revd. M. L. Weems, David Wilkinson, Miss Ann Woodfield, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Joseph Wilson, Issac Wilson, Elizabeth Washington, John Wilson, James Woodroof, Joshua Watson. V. Samuel Vicary. Y. James Young, Henry Yenaway. October 9.
Runaway Negro.
Was committed to the jail of Washington county, in Maryland, as a runaway, on the 31th day of August, a negro man, who says his name is WILL, and that he belongs to JOHN TYLER, near Leesburg in Virginia. He is about 40 years old, rather low in stature, his clothes are one old gingham coat, coarse brown linen trowsers, two coarse shirts, and an old wool hat; he has a scar on his left arm, which he says has been branded. The owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold agreeably to law. M. ROCHESTER, Sheriff. October 2—w3t
Runaway Negroes.
On the 3rd inst. two men were committed to the jail of Washington County in the district of Columbia, as runaways. One of them calls himself JOHN JOHNSON and says he was raised in Charleston, S. C. where he was set free by Alexander McAlister, and afterwards served a small apprenticeship to James Mitchell a knife grinder of that place; that he belonged to the estate John Adams on her first cruise, and came to her to this place as a hand in 1801, and has been here ever since. He is a yellow man 5 feet 7 inches high, about 29 or 30 years of age, speaks fast and rather stammering, has a scar on his right shoulder, and another between his eyebrows, wears a blue round jacket, duck trowsers and striped vest. The other a black man calling himself James Frazier, who says he was raised in Carlsruhe county Pennsylvania, and was free by Wm. Frazier of that place about the year 1798, that he year following he went to sea; and has been either in the British or American navy most ever since. He was on board the frigate President when she lately returned from the Mediterranean. Frazier is about 35 years of age 5 feet 5 inches high, has a large angular scar on his right side and wears a blue round jacket, duck trowsers and striped vest. Any person claiming the above fellows, or either of them, is desired to make their application and take them away; otherwise they will be disposed of as the Law directs. D. N. L. C. BRENT. Marshal of the district of Columbia. Oct 21.
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
SUBSCRIBERS to this Institution who have not fixed the sum on which they hold their stock to expend will please to take notice, that it cannot be done after the 31th day of December ensuing; the constitution providing, that after that day, there can be no change of lives. Further directions on this subject sent to the subscriber in season, will be duly attended to. BEN: STODDERT. October 16—eptDec.
NOTICE.
I CAUTION the public against trusting my wife BIDDY DENT, or SIDNEY JOURDAN, or buying anything from her, as I am determined to prosecute any person who shall purchase any of my property from her. As I fear she is in the habit of fleeing from the neighbors and others, I warn them, and give them notice that I will not be answerable therefor. CHARLES DENT. October 16—3t
NOTICE.
THE partnership of WILLIAM S. NICHOLS and Co was dissolved on the 22nd August. All persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. W. S. NICHOLS, R. H. BECK. The business in future will be carried on at the same stand, by W. S. NICHOLS. October 15—3w
Was committed to the jail of Calvert county as a runaway, a negro man who calls himself JOHN BROWN and says that he was set free by John Lee of the state of Virginia; is about 37 years old, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, his clothing are an ordinary shirt and trowsers and old hat. I found in his possession a pass, which is in the following words: Gentlemen, let no person touch this John Brown, for he is free born and let him go where he pleases. 1786—Magistrate in Prince George's county, Md. John Stone, Saml. Barton and John Wallace. If his master does not release him, he will be sold for his gaul fees, agreeable to law. SUTTON WEEMS, Sheriff of Calvert county. Sept. 27—w6t
Valuable property for sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county about four miles from Upper Marlinton and about seven from the city of Washington, upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow to which 15 or 20 more may be added as a small expense, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to which any land in the county. The improvements are a comfortable framed dwelling house, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family and every necessary out house, four good tobacco house, overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. Further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed that no one will bid for the same without previously viewing it. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, and provided the proprietor can effect a satisfactory sale thereof, he will on the same day offer for sale a valuable personal property, consisting of negroes, flock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale. CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland, September 20—w11
DOCTOR BENSON,
Has removed to a house on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE opposite Mr. NICHOL'S Tavern. October 2—5t

1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 12 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN BERRY, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by four unknown villains, shot through the body with pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty Five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
  1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, 200   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 450   1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Ridgely by him endorsed to Washington Davis, dated 6 July 1805 No 117 149 05 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria drawn by R. Highnbotham, cashier, in favor of Greenham and Devereux, by them endorsed and by Wm. Stoddett, and C. Smith, 750.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria, and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter initially of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—as far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a general appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, naukeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat; he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably charge his accomplices.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND.
To be Sold at Public Sale on the 7th day of November next at Robb's tavern Montgomery Court House 1000 acres of Land, part of Stratford's Rest—there is on the tract 200 acres of wood land—the rest is cleared, the whole well watered, the soil naturally fertile and favorable to tobacco, wheat, and corn, and admirably adapted to the use of Plaster—a considerable portion of meadow may be easily made; it is distant four miles from the Court House of Montgomery county and about 14 from the city of Washington. It will be sold a great bargain, one 4th of the purchase money down, the residue in three equal annual installments, with interest. The title is unquestionable, and a deed with general warranty will be given on payment of the purchase money.
JOHN RONSEY PLATER. October 4—226W
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
Two PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; & likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL, A committee SAMUEL H. SMITH, appointed for WILLIAM CRAINCH, purpose.
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods,
consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennet's cord, toilet-cords, fancy and white Marcellies, black and figured silk, mouseline, fancy silk, Marcellies, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regiments, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—8f
RUNAWAY
Now in this City. A WEDNESDAY last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a different or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria.
JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—f
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX Has received his assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which is large and handsome, and will be sold by piece or retail as low as in any part of the United States. October 7—f
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805.
Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only , having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Crothwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia—Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. May 10—ef
KING'S HOTEL.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a detail situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—stf
A Brewery for Sale.
By virtue of an authority given to the subscriber will be sold upon the premises to the highest bidder, on Monday the 21st day of October next at the hour of twelve, Lot numbered 10 in square east of square numbered 83 in the city of Washington; upon this lot is a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads—the standing works are convenient and the whole may be put in complete repair for 500 dollars. Annexed to the brewery is a good horse mill. A wharf may be extended from it at a small expence, to receive wood and grain, and beer may be conveyed from it by water to all the more populous parts of the city and George Town. The above property is extremely desirable in all respects to a person wishing to go into the brewing line.
The terms of sale are, the purchase money to be paid one half in six and the other in nine months. For which payments security will be expected. Any person wishing to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Conningham residing thereon.
MARSHAM WARING. Sept. 2—tdof
WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE , the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club.
WEDNESDAY, A JOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
THURSDAY, An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—Single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horses of the preceding days excepted.
Weight as follows. Aged Horses 136 lb. 6 years old 120 5 do. 112 4 do. 100 3 do. 86 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb.
The members of the Club will meet at the Club Room on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber.
CH. MCLAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasurer. W. J. Club.
N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths.
C. ML. Sept. 6, 1805—eptf.
FOR SALE,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and LOT in the city of Washington, situated on the Pennsylvania avenue near the Centre Market, and next door to Mr. Duane's book store, now leased to Mr. Solomon Myers for three years and occupied by him as a tavern. This property will be sold considerably below the first cost, and the payments made easy. For terms apply to the subscriber next door to Mr. Way's Printing Office.
WILLIAM WOODWARD. September 18—22wtf
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE
MYERS CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining houses on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding-house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and almost equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, and Public Offices; near the Theatre, Messrs. Way's Printing Office, and Centre Market, opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Duane's book store. These houses contain twenty-six lodging rooms with fire places, exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, servants apartments, &c. The celebrated ridge spring, is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighborhood with flowing, cool water, to which the general health of this part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The stabling of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friends with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room has increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged; I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage.
SOLOMON MYER. Washington, July 24— Independence the 30th year—tf
DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing in George Town, district of Columbia, between Polkinhorn and Hall, bakers, was by mutual consent dissolved on the first instant—those who have any demands against the said firm, will present the same to Henry Polkinhorn for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to him, he being duly authorized to settle the affairs of the said firm.
HENRY POLKINHORN, WILLIAM HALL. The business will be continued by the subscriber, who has on hand and will be constantly supplied with a general and extensive assortment of every article in the SADDLERY line, also Harness Trunks, &c.
HENRY POLKINHORN. October 7—1m
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Neabico run and its appendages, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorized by me to sell the whole or any part.
JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m. N. B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
THE Subscriber, appointed by the Directors, agent for the sale of lots belonging to this institution has opened an office for that purpose in the third house from the west end of the Six Buildings, where he will attend every day from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Lots are generally situated between George Town and the President's square, between that square and the Capitol, and about the Navy Yard, and amongst them there are some water lots, equal to any in the city. The terms of sale, cash, or short or long credit to suit purchasers; but in cases of credit, the punctual payment of annual interest, and of the principal at the period stipulated must be well secured. It will be done to satisfaction, the purchasers may almost name their own time of credit.
JOSEPH FORREST. October 16—td
FALL GOODS.
THOMAS W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings,
HAS just received an extensive assortment of Fall Goods, viz. Superfine & Coarse Cloths, Cassimeres and Coatings, a great quantity of Flannels, Blankets, and Worsted Hose, Linens of a great variety, Fancy Articles, Spermaceti Candles, &c. &c. all of which he will sell on low terms. Washington Oct. 14, 1805—6t.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately adjacent to 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 Stanton 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, 13th June 1805—tf
TO RENT
FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS,
A two Story Brick House, situated on Pennsylvania avenue nearly opposite the SIX BUILDINGS. There is a large garden attached thereto and a pump with excellent water in the yard. The house was constructed for the purpose of having a store in front, or to suit a mechanic, as well as to accommodate a family. It is an eligible place for business and the situation is remarkably healthy. The terms of rent will be moderate—For further information apply to Phineas Bradley near the premises or to the subscriber.
REBECCA HODGSON. October 2—w6t
District of Columbia, Washington county, July Term, 1805.
John Hoye administrator de bonis non of William Deakins late deceased, and John Hoye and Leonard M. Deakins executors of Francis Deakins, who was executor of said William Deakins—complainants.
VERSUS Adam Murray Stewart, Deborah Stewart, executrix of Walter Stewart, late deceased, and William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, heirs and devisees of Walter Stewart deceased, and Sabritt Scott, Walter Story Chandler and Thomas Herty—defendants.
The object of the complainants
bill being to establish a debt due to the complainants, and to have the same paid out of the real and personal estate of the deceased Walter Stewart, and it being proved to the satisfaction of the court that Adam M. Stewart, Deborah Stewart, William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, and Mary Ann Stewart are not resident in the District of Columbia. It is ordered by the court that the defendant give notice by publication of this order for four weeks in the National Intelligencer, and the Gazette of the United States, before the first day of December next, warning the said defendants to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the first day of January next to answer the bill of complaint or new cause, if any, why the complainants should not have the relief prayed for in their bill.
By Order, WM. BRENT, Ck. October 9—4W
Rich Kanawha Bottom Lands
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
THE subscriber offers for sale, or exchange for Lands or other real property on the east side of Blue Ridge about 7000 acres of rich bottom land on the Great Kanawha river, and on both sides thereof, opposite and below the mouth of Poketollico creek in the state of Virginia, 25 miles from Point Pleasant, the county town of Mason county, and 12 miles from the county town of Kanawha county, and adjoining the lands of the late Gen. Washington. They were surveyed at the same time with these lands, viz. in the year 1772, and are held under the same titles, viz. old military rights which are unquestionable.
The Lands are of the very first quality, the bottoms in many places a mile wide. They have been lately resurveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each, for the accommodation of purchasers, each lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for flock, which can never be interrupted. 100 acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kentucky, passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrants to the western countries both by land and water. Their situation besides gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets as produce or stock may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, limestone, mills and mill seats—So that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating. A more particular description of these lands, with plots of the several lots, their situation, description and price may be had by application in Alexandria, to Mr. Wm. CRAIK who attended the surveying of them, or to the subscriber.
JAMES CRAIK. Sept. 11—w6w
Runaway Negro.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, on the 25th of July last, as a runaway, a negro man named JIM, about 23 years of age, five feet four inches high; His clothing is a velvet jacket, osnaburg shirt and trousers, and a wool hat. He says he belongs to Mr. Evans, of Natchez, and that he was purchased of Rezin Hammond, of Anne-Arundel county, Maryland. His owner is desirous to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law.
GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick County Aug. 16th—1805—12w8w.
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors.
ROBERT BRENT, } Directors. WILLIAM BRENT, } SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Sept. 4—tf
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES,
PROPOSALS
By THOMAS B. WAIT & Co.
FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION,
AN HISTORICAL TREATISE
ON THE
FEUDAL LAW,
AND THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF
ENGLAND;
With a Commentary on Magna Charta,
and Illustrations of many of the
English Statutes.
BY THE LATE
FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, LL. D.
Royal Professor of Common Law in
the University of Dublin.
To which authorities are added, and a Dis-
course is prefixed, concerning the Laws
and Government of England,
BY GILBERT STUART, LL. D.
THE Lectures of Professor
Sullivan, delivered to the Students in the
University of Dublin, are in very high re-
pute among all Lawyers of eminence, and
have been uniformly recommended as an
elementary book to those young gentlemen
who begin the study of Law with a view to
render themselves respectable in the profes-
sion.
However obsolete the feudal policy may now
seem to be, it having gradually disappeared
as mankind grew more civilized and became
better acquainted with their natural and in-
alienable rights and privileges; yet a research
into the history of the government of jurispru-
dence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy
any one, that many consequences of that sys-
tem still exist and influence the opinions and
decisions of the highest and most enlightened
tribunals of justice. Every author who has
undertaken to give a regular and systematic
account of the rise and progress of modern
nations, has felt himself obliged to refer to
the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the
fundamental principle from which all existing
civil and political institutions have taken their
rise; and every jurist who has employed him-
self in explaining the constitution and laws of
his country, has gone to the same source for
the correct materials of his essays and disserta-
tions. Robertson, in his history of the Empe-
ror Charles V. has with great beauty and
perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal
policy as was necessary to enable the scientific
reader to understand that valuable book; and
Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his
commentaries, led the student to a contempla-
tion of the ancient tenures, many of which
depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as establis-
hed in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions,
the feudal policy was adverted to, only as in-
cidental to the principal object of the authors,
and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish
for complete and satisfactory account, as would
be given by so distinguished a lawyer as pro-
fessor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose
of his lectures to be the full discussion of the
subject, which was of necessity but partially
considered by the other writers.