The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1805-10-02 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE No. DCCCLXXVII. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1805. PAID IN ADVANCE.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately on the land 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 Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman at George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.
ANTHONY ADDISON.
Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
FOR RENT,
THAT valuable property adjoining the Bank of Columbia, in George Town which is now occupied by Mr. Joseph Semme, as the Indian King Tavern. This property is in the centre of George Town; the house is large and commodious, with every convenience necessary for a tavern, adjoining thereto is a kitchen, stables and necessary out houses. There is attached to said property an excellent dwelling house for a family that will be rented with it. Possession will be given immediately. Apply to the subscriber living on Capitol Hill, city of Washington.
WM. O. SPRIGG.
Sept. 16—tf
To be Sold,
Or exchanged for other property in the City or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS OF LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6380 acres, and the other 6252 acres, by late survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber,
JOHN BECKLEY, City of Washington, July 17—cp2m
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Mescho's furnace and its appurtenances, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in Lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary—as those wishing to purchase will no doubt first view it: the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorised by me to sell the whole or any part.
JOHN TAYLOR.
August 16—3m.
N.B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required. J. T.
WASHINGTON RACES.
ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club.
WEDNESDAY,
A JOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted.
THURSDAY,
An Elegant Fifty Guinea silver cup. Ten subscribers—single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding days excepted. Weight as follows.
 Aged Horses 126 lb.  6 years old 120  5 do. 112  4 do. 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. M'LAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasr. 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 roll at the gates and rent of booths. C. M'L.
Sept. 6, 1805—cp1t.
Negroes for Sale.
ON Thursday the 3d day of October next, at Semme's tavern in George town, I shall offer at public SALE for cash, TWELVE likely NEGROES, consisting of Boys from 8 to 18 years of age, and women and children. JOSEPH BREWER.
Sept. 6—12vtdof.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 28th of February last, directing the Clerk of the said House to advertise for and receive separate proposals for supplying the said House at their next session with the necessary Stationary and Printing wanted, separate contracts have been duly made and entered into, to wit: with Edgar Patterson of George Town, in the District of Columbia, for the supply of Stationary; and with Andrew and George Way, of the City of Washington, in the said District of Columbia, for the Printing, at the following prices, to wit:
FOR THE STATIONARY.
  D. C.    Very best extra large English wove hot pressed 4 to post paper 6 50  Do. do. plain ditto, do. per ream, 6 50  Do. do. wove 4 to post paper per ream 5  Do. do. plain do. 5  Do. do. American wove do. 4  Do. do. do. plain do. 3 50  Do. do. English folio post wove and plain, 10  Do. do. American do. 7 50  Do. do. Medium engrossing paper, 12  Do. Superfine English foolscap, do. wove or plain, 8  Do. do. American do. do. 4 50  Do. ready made pens per 100, 1 50  Do. Holland quills, do. 2 50  Superfine Dutch red sealing wax, per lb. 1 50  Do. black do. 1 40  Do. black & red Irish waters per lb. 1 50  Black sand per lb. 3  Tin water boxes, each, 4  Ink and sand glasses, per doz. 3  Half pint phials with corks, per doz. 60  Ivory pen folders, per doz. 6  Ink and sand glasses, plated tops, per pair, 1 50  Warranted black lead pencils, per doz. 1 50  Red tape D 1 50 a 2 50 per doz. or 12 1 2 and 25 cents per piece.  Black ink per gallon, 1 25  India rubbers, per piece, 37 1 2  Parchment dressed and pounced, 28 by 32 inches per doz. 8  Office pen knives, 50 cents each, and scissors 37 1 2 cents each.  
FOR THE PRINTING.
  D. C.    For plain work octavo per sheet of 300 impressions, 16  — figure work, do. do. do. 22  — rule & figure work, do. do. do. 28  — table work, medium, broad side, 26  — pi-in work, foolscap folio, per sheet, 300 impressions, 11  — figure work, do. do. do. 15  — rule & figure work, do. do. do. 20  — table work foolscap broad side 300 impressions, 17  — bill per sheet, foolscap, do. 10  For folding each half sheet, octavo or folio, per 100, 12 1 2  — stitching per 100, not exceeding three half sheets, 18 3 4  — do. do. from 3 half sheets to 6, 25  — do. do. from 6 do. to 10, 31 1 4  — do. do. from 10 do. to 20 and upwards, 37 1 2  — folding whole sheet medium tables into octavo per 100, 25  — half binding and lettering an octavo volume from 300 to 500 pages, 37 1 2  Do. do. do. from 500 ps. upwards, 50  For full binding do. do. in sheep from 300 to 500 pages, 50  Do. do. do. above 500 pages, 60  Do. do. do. in calf, from 300 to 500 pages, 75  Do. do. do. above 500 ps. 87 1 2  For half binding and lettering foolscap folio, per volume, 75  — full binding do. do. in sheep, 1  Do. do. do. in calf, 1 50  
Published by order of the House of Representatives of the United States. JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk. Sept. 27—ep3w
This day is published
AND FOR SALE BY RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPITOL HILL. FLEETWOOD; Or the New Man of Feeling, BY WILLIAM GODWIN, Author of Caleb Williams, St. Leon, &c. &c. price 175 cents. Sept. 25.
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving—he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public; assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf
INDIANA TERRITORY.
Vincennes, July 31.
On Monday last both houses of the Legislature convened at this place. The Legislative council chose P. Minard, Esq. president pro tem. and H. Hurst clerk. The House of Representatives appointed Jesse B. Thomas, Esq. their Speaker, and G. W. Johnson Clerk. Yesterday the Governor met both houses in the Representatives' chamber, and delivered the following
S P E E C H.
Fellow Citizens of the Legislative Council, and Of the House of Representatives:
THE sincerity of the congratulations which I offer you upon entering a grade of government, which gives to the people the important right of legislating for themselves, is sufficiently manifested by the ready sanction which I have given to their wishes, and the promptitude with which the new organisation has been effected. The lengthy investigation, which preceded the final adoption of this measure, upon the part of your constituents, proclaims it to be the result of deliberation, and reflection, exhibits a temper & judgment which does them great honor, and which cannot fail to produce the most salutary effects. On you, however, it rests, gentlemen, to realise the wishes of those who were friendly to the second grade of government, to disappoint the fears of its enemies, and to show, that every approximation towards a republican system, must be attended with certain and solid advantages. Our means however, are far from being equal to the support of an expensive establishment. It would be equally impolitic and unjust, to tax the incipient exertions of the settlers, with more than they could conveniently pay, and it would have the certain effect of diverting from us the tide of emigration, upon which is founded all our hopes of political emancipation.
Upon a careful review of our situation, it will be found we have great cause of felicitation, whether it respects our present enjoyment, or our future prospects. An enlightened and generous policy has forever removed all cause of controversy, with our western neighbors. The mighty river which separates us from the Louisianians, will never be stained with the blood of contending nations, but will prove the bond of our union, and will bear upon its bosom the commerce of one great, and united empire. In a course of many thousand miles, the astonished traveller will behold, on either bank, a people governed by the same laws, pursuing the same objects, and warmed with the same love of liberty and science. And if in this immense distance, a small point should present itself where other laws, and other manners prevail, the contrast it will afford, will serve the useful purpose of demonstrating the great superiority of a republican government, and how far the uncontrolled and unbiased industry of freemen exceeds the cautious and measured exertions of the subjects of despotic power.
The acquisition of Louisiana will, indeed form an important epoch in the history of our country. It has secured the happiness of unborn millions, who will bless the moment of their emancipation, and the generous policy which procured for them the rights of men. To us, it has produced immediate and important advantages. We can be no longer apprehensive of waging an eternal warfare with the numerous and warlike tribes of aborigines which surround us, and perhaps of being reduced to the dreadful alternative of submitting to their depredations or totally extirpating them. By cutting off their communication with every foreign power, and forcing them to procure from ourselves their arms and ammunition, and such of the European manufactures as habit has rendered necessary; we shall not only secure their entire dependence, but the means of ameliorating their own condition, and of diverting to some useful and beneficial purpose, that ardor and energy which is now devoted to war and destruction.
The policy of the United States with regard to the savages within their limits, forms a striking contrast to the conduct of other civilised nations. The measures of the latter appear to be well calculated for the effect which has been produced, that utter extirpation of the unhappy people whose country they had usurped. It is in the United States alone that laws have been passed not only for their safety and protection from every species of injury, but considerable sums have been appropriated, and agents employed to humanise their minds, and to instruct in such of the arts of civilised life, as are adapted to their situation. To provide a substitute for the game with the extension of our settlements, rendering daily more scarce, and from which they derive a precarious support, has been considered a sacred duty. These humane and benevolent intentions of the government will be, however, forever defeated unless effectual means can be devised to prevent the sale of ardent
spirits to these unhappy people. The law which has been passed by Congress, for the purpose has been entirely ineffectual, because its operation has been construed to extend exclusively to the Indian country. In calling your attention to this subject, gentlemen, I am persuaded that it is unnecessary to remind you that the third article of compact makes it your duty to attend to it. The interest of your constituents, the interest of the miserable Indians, and your own feelings, will sufficiently urge you to take it into your most serious consideration, and to provide the remedy which is, to save thousands of your fellow creatures. You are witnesses to the abuses; you have seen our towns crowded with furious and drunken savages, our streets flowing with their blood; their arms and cloathing bartered for the liquor which destroys them, and their helpless women and children enduring all the extremities of cold and hunger. So destructive has been the progress of intemperance amongst them, that whole villages have been swept away, and a miserable remnant is all that remains to mark the name and situation of many numerous and flourishing tribes. In the energetic language of one of the orators, it is a dreadful conflagration which spreads misery and destruction through their country, and which threatens the very existence of their race. Is it then to be admitted as a political axiom, that the neighborhood of a civilized nation is incompatible with the existence of savages? Are the blessings of your republican government to be felt only by ourselves? And are the native tribes of North America, to experience the same fate with their brethren of the southern continent? It is with you, gentlemen, to divert from these children of nature, the ruin that hangs over them—nor can I believe that the time can be considered mispent, which is devoted to an object so consistent with the spirit of christianity, and the principles of republicanism.
In the examination of our statute laws which you will naturally make, it will no doubt be found that there is much room for alteration and improvement. I presume, however, that the circumstances of the territory are not such as to authorise an entire change in the systems that are in operation. The formation of a new code, would be attended with an expense which our citizens are ill able to supply, and the advantages that would result from it, would probably be more than counterbalanced by the financial embarrassments it might occasion. Some alterations are nevertheless necessary, and none more so than in the organization of the inferior courts of judicature.
As the judges of these courts derive little or no emolument from their commissions, in order to secure the attendance of a sufficient number for the transaction of business, I have been obliged to multiply them to an extent which precludes all hope of an uniformity of decision. It is indeed, not unfrequent, that the judges who determine, are not those who have presided at the argument of a cause. Limited as are our finances, and cautious as we must be of drawing from the people a single cent that can be dispensed with, it is essentially necessary that an evil should be corrected, which strikes at the root of one of the first objects of civil society.
The militia law is much too complicated for the state of our society and population. A system which would embrace simplicity with energy, would be highly desirable, and would leave us nothing to apprehend from a rupture with our Indian neighbors. The importance of this subject is so manifest, that I consider it necessary to press it upon your attention.
Excepting in the single instance of horse stealing, for which the punishment ordained by our laws, is entirely inadequate, our penal code appears to be as perfect as our situation will admit. A considerable accession of population and riches, must accrue to us before we shall be enabled to change the present sanguinary system, for one equally preventive of crimes, and which by a just and humane discrimination, apportions the punishment to the offence.
From the construction which I have put upon the ordinance of Congress, the erection of new counties will in future rest with the legislature. It is a power, however, which ought to be cautiously used, as the advantages produced by the exercise of it are often illusive or partial, while the expense is certain and general.
The establishment of inspections for flour, and such other articles of exportation as are subject to the frauds of avaricious and unprincipled men, is essentially necessary to preserve the character of our productions in foreign markets.
In the apportionment of the representatives amongst the several counties, I have aimed at an impartial distribution, but as the documents from which my estimation was made, are extremely defective, before another election shall take place, it is expedient that some plan should be devised for ascertaining the number of free male inhabitants in each sub-division of the territory. It is
believed that the militia returns under proper regulation might be made sufficiently accurate for the purpose, and this mode is further recommended from its superior cheapness.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
As the immediate representatives of the people, the controul of the finances is your peculiar province. It will be a difficult and delicate task, to create a revenue which shall be adequate to the expenses of the government, without imposing too great a burden upon our constituents, & to appropriate with frugality and economy, the sums which must be chiefly drawn from industry and improvement. Few indeed are the objects of taxation in a newly settled country, and some trifling embarrassments must be expected in the commencement of your financial operations, those, however, I trust, will be of momentary continuance. The treasurer will lay before you an account of his receipts and expenditures, from the commencement of the government. If a considerable deficit is found to exist, it will be found also, that not a sixpence has been appropriated but what had for its object some public and important purpose.
Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
The progression of our population in spite of all the embarrassments that have impeded it, leaves us no room to doubt that when these embarrassments shall be removed, the settlement and improvement of our country will correspond with its fertility, and its highly advantageous situation. A few months have already produced the most favorable change in the aspect of our affairs. Our possessions compressed within the narrowest limits by the Indian territory, have been enlarged to the extent of an empire, and the most conugus and fertile parts, opened for immediate sale and settlement. The terms too are calculated to preclude every possibility of monopoly and speculation, and to give to the most indigent of our citizens, the opportunity of attaining the enviable and independent situation of freeholders. The wisdom and liberality of our government have been equally manifested in the disposition of their salt springs, in our neighborhood. In the lease which has been made of this very valuable property, every idea of pecuniary advantage has been abandoned, and the reduction of the price of the salt alone considered. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you, gentlemen, that the experiment has been attended with complete success, and this indispensable article of domestic economy will never in future be subject to the disgraceful and distressing monopolies, which have formerly prevailed.
Altho' our situation preclude us from a voice in the councils of the union, and from many other advantages which are enjoyed by our fellow-citizens of the states, we must nevertheless rejoice in the unexampled prosperity of our parent country, and the elevated rank she has attained amongst the nations of the earth. It is not, however, by the rank we may hold in the scale of wealth and power that the American citizen is preeminently distinguished. The blessings of civil and religious liberty are exclusively his own. In vain shall we search through the world for another government, whose only object is the happiness of the governed, and whose only support the affections of the people.
By a compact which is coeval with the establishment of civil government North West of the Ohio, the right of being admitted as soon as our growth shall be matured, into the great family which compose the American union is firmly secured to us. Let us unite our exertions, fellow-citizens, to hasten a consummation which is to restore to us all our political rights, and to place us in the elevated station of a free, sovereign and independent state, equal to our sister states, in dignity and rights, and not inferior I trust in the love of liberty and zeal for the common interest. If wisdom and unanimity should preside in our councils, a few years will accomplish this important object. But if on the contrary dissensions, and discord should spring up amongst us, if local prejudices and local politics should prevail, and banish those liberal expanded sentiments which can forego a partial advantage for the benefit of a community, then are we unworthy of the exalted station that awaits us, and our present colonial government is perhaps the best calculated for our happiness. I am, however, well persuaded, gentlemen, that your deliberations will produce a different result, and that the candour and liberality which marked your conduct in private life, and which pointed you out to the notice of our fellow-citizens, will be equally manifested within these walls.
You may rely with confidence upon my co-operation in every measure which is calculated to promote the interests of the territory, and I fervently supplicate the Supreme Ruler of the world to crown your labors with honor to yourselves, and advantage to your constituents. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON. Vincennes, Indiana, territory July 26th, 1805.

INSURRECTION AT ALGIERS.
We have accounts, by the way of Salem, of an important insurrection in Algiers, and that it continued to rage on the 3d July. A Bordeaux paper of the 1st of August, received by captain Brad- ford, contains the following article:
Translated for the Boston Palladium.
ALGIERS, JULY 4.—No favorite, not even a Turk, ever enjoyed an influence over any Dey equal to that which the Jew Nafati Basnah had acquired over the present. He treated directly with the agents of the different powers, and suffered them not to approach the Prince, whom he deceived day and night, by means of his creatures, and whom he governed entirely, by means of satisfying all his whims. Basnah distributed places; he created and deposed the Beys or Governors of provinces, with whom he always kept up a private correspondence; he fixed the sums they were to send to the Dey; he held the keys of the Kaazna; he had monopolised all commerce, and suffered no competition; he governed the marine of Algiers, and that of all other ports in the kingdom; the corsairs sailed only when he judged it expedient, and directed their courses according to advices received by him from Europe, where he had numerous correspondents; he took possession of all prizes, without allowing them to be sold at auction; he, in short, violated all the ancient customs which are here sacred laws. This system was supported by tyranny, mixed with the most notorious meanness, but joined with much courage. A conspiracy was formed against the government four years ago. A price was set upon Basnah's head and the piage of the stores proclaimed. The prime minister had received, fifteen months ago, several strokes of the yataghan, even at his post; the Dey was attacked and dangerously wounded by 4 Turks; and Basnah was the object of the various outrages. Basnah himself, a year ago, had miraculously escaped two stabs of a poignard, aimed at him by a Turk. He had not been terrified by any of these terrible warnings; he had paid no attention to the advice which had been given him; his insolence on the contrary, had augmented and become, particularly for the last seven or eight months, insupportable.
The indignation of the Militia was extreme; the unprecedented scarcity that reigned all the grain of the kingdom to the enemies of government; the revolt of the province of Constantine, and that above all the most serious of Mascara, originating from his exactions on the Beys, could not fail of encroaching it. The 29th of last month at 7 o'clock in the morning, he was shot near the Dey's house, with a pistol, which a Turk, named YAHIA, fired at him, saying, "health to the governor of Algiers." Some Noubadjes of the Prince's guard ran, and would have arrested the assassin, who preserved a firm countenance, and taking in one hand the pistol which remained charged, and in the other his yataghan, said, "I have killed the miserable Jew who has so long tyrannised over you, you are all Jews, like him, if you attempt to injure my person." The Noubadjes retired, and the Turk went peaceably to his lodgings. Basnah was carried to his house, where he died in 3 hours after.
Yahia confessed to his comrades the action he had committed, and asked them if they were determined to defend him; he said, that if they would not, he would fly to the mountains. They all swore to die rather than give him up. Deputations from the other bodies of militia came to him, and made the same oath. A great number of inhabitants imitated this example, and wished to kiss the hand chosen, as they said, by Providence to deliver their country from the monster who had oppressed it. In the evening the Dey pardoned the assassin by sending him his chapet, according to custom. It was necessary to accompany the body of Basnah with a numerous guard. The people were for burning it, and stoning those who carried it. The 30th very early the militia issued from the barracks; they massacred all the Jews they could find in the streets; they then went to the houses and stores of the Piskris and Khails, joined with the militia; they broke open the doors of all the Jews, and the plunder became general; they were encouraged by the cries of joy of the women in the streets and on the terraces. After some hours of this dreadful havoc, the Dey, whose guard had remained immovable in the palace, dispatched some members of the Divan to the barracks, who were ordered to say to the militia, that the Prince loved the Jews as little as they, and that if they desired it he would only suffer to remain in Algiers those who professed the mechanical arts, the number of which was fixed by the convention anciently made by Barbarossa with the Hebrew nation.
This step of the Dey had the effect to calm the militia, who retired quietly to their barracks. The Echouas and the Noubadjes stopped the carnage and pillage by degrees, and acted as a police guard the remainder of the day. Government caused the dead bodies that were found in the streets to be drawn by slaves to the place of Babel Oude, amidst the acclamations of an immense crowd. Nothing occurred on the 1st inst. excepting that the assassin of Basnah presented himself in arms before the Palace of the Dey, saying he had been informed he was to be punished, and was ready to submit to the sentence. The Prince sent him for answer, that his word was sacred, and that he had nothing to fear. The Jews carried the dead bodies from their houses to the burying places escorted by Cassanadies. It appeared, however, certain that there were in the barracks many conspirators forming to
attack the palace and massacre the nobles. The difference of parties, and of opinions, upon the person who should be chosen to govern, but above all the gold which was lavished without measure, caused these projects to miscarry. On the 2d inst. all the Jews were embarked which could be contained in an imperial ship then in the port. The days of the 2d and 3d inst. have been tranquil. The militia had it in their power to have stolen, and have been much offended that the excesses were attributed to a desire of pillage. They have returned freely every thing that had been carried to the barracks. It is in the houses of Moors, and in the hands of the Piskris and Khails, who have carried them to the mountains, that all the riches of the Jews are secreted. Various accounts are given of the number of deaths, but it is not so considerable as was first imagined, that of the wounded is considerable. There were 14 or 15,000 Jews at Algiers who were rich in diamonds, pearls and jewels of all kinds. The most miserable Jewess carried on her head a sarsa of gold, which cannot be worth less than 300 dollars, these have all been taken from them. The losses of the Hebrew nation in this article are incalculable. The Aga has been beat a few days' journey from Algiers. The new bey has not been able to get into, and the old one is still shut up in Oran. Ammunition is sent by water and land. More than 1200 individuals, men, women and children, have taken refuge for the most part in the house of the French Com. Gen. where his majesty's flag has protected them. The government has caused it to be announced in the barracks last night, that the Moors have intentions hostile to the Turks, and has engaged the militia not to lay down their arms. Is not this a finesse in the government who wish to turn the attention of the militia themselves? or is it the result of the bad news received from Porent? Be it as it may, the government has this morning caused to be hung, at the gate of Bab-Azoun, three Moors, in whose houses, it is pretended, arms and powder have been discovered. The massacre and pillage of the Jews, at Belide, did not take place, as has been reported.
(From the Moniteur. )
REMARKS ON THE POLICY OF RUSSIA.
WE know that no war upon the continent can be seriously undertaken without Prussia or Austria becoming partisans in it; and those powers are not to be told that they often commence a war with allies and finish it without them: that the subsidies they receive are barely sufficient to defray a fourth of their expenses; and that among neighboring powers, acquainted with each other, the consequences of war are terrible, and to which they will not expose themselves without good, cogent and indispensable reasons. Russia herself can effect nothing against France, but with her assistance, she may become every thing good and great.
"Will she a second time send 20,000 men to make a new debarkation in Holland? Will she disembark 60,000 men upon the Weser to attack the French in Hanover? The result to Russia would be the loss of a great number of men, and the inevitable weakening of the empire, but would be truly advantageous to the powers on the confines of Russia; they would willingly see her waisting her armies in contending against France, and suffering in her turn all the inconveniences which Austria had so long sustained alone.
"Will she send 30 or 40,000 men into Ireland to defend that country against French invasion? By doing so, what credit shall she obtain in the eyes of the universe, thus becoming an auxiliary and a subaltern? Besides, what interest has she in augmenting the British power? Can she be ignorant that the sea bathes every shore, and that England, who rules over the sea, may also appear before Cronstadt to dictate law to Russia? On the other hand, Russia has nothing to fear from France; nature has destined these two powers to be friends; and whatever evil direction passion may give to their armies, no great interest will ever attend the undertakings of either power.
"Men of small experience may deceive themselves in neglecting to acknowledge incontestible truths: but ministers, grown grey in the public service, as there are many in Russia; or a prince only directed by liberal opinions, with an enlightened love of his subjects, and sentiments of his real grandeur, cannot be misled for any length of time.
"Passion and misunderstanding, fomented by artful and malevolent men, may lead to hazardous and inconvenient measures on either side; to the suspension of all communication, and even to the making of war; but a misunderstanding cannot be durable between nations which are necessarily brought back to recollection by the sentiments of their respective strength, their mutual and perfect independence necessarily leading to a disposition for moderation, and the public desire of peace.
"When a power whose capital is far in the north, and whose armies upon the frontiers of Persia and Tartary would interfere upon its own account and at its own risk in the affairs of the south of Europe, even then it quits its proper sphere. However powerful monarchs may be, and however brave their soldiers, they are but men; they cannot exert themselves beyond the limits marked out by the nature of things.
"Russia, when taking a part in the affairs of the south of Europe, must either support one of the three great powers, Austria, Prussia or France, and thus she acts according to the interest of her local situation, which renders her truly
respectable. But if on the contrary, she intermeddles with the affairs of the south, without the assistance of either of those powers, she is wanting to the consideration of her own greatness, which, to increase, does not require provinces, but men; these might elevate her to a pitch superior to the other powers. One year's war would destroy more men than many years' duration of peace could produce. A lasting peace is therefore the most certain means of satisfying the ambition of Russia, and the propagation of the species one of the most pressing of its exigencies.
"We therefore cannot persuade ourselves to believe, that the Russians will make a debarkation in Italy; in fact, were they to land there with ten times the force, they would be all lost men."
Valuable property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of removing from this part of the country, will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, the plantation on which he resides. This property contains upwards of 500 acres of land, and is situated in the Forest of Prince George's county, about four miles from Upper Marlborough, and thirteen from the city of Washington upwards of 150 acres of the above is very valuable wood land, the balance arable, except about 30 acres of meadow, to which 15 or 20 more may be added at a small expence, remarkably level and equal for the production of tobacco, Indian corn, and small grain, to perhaps 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 houses. Four good tobacco houses, overfects house, blacksmith's shop, all in good repair, an extensive garden and two wells of good water. A further description of the above valuable property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no one will bid for the 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, stock of various kinds, household furniture, plantation utensils. The terms of sale for which will also be made known on the day of sale.
CLEMENT BROOKE. Prince George county Maryland, September 30—wil
RUNAWAY
Now in this City. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent cloathing, and had on a green sattin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria.
JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
To be Sold,
ON the 10th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, by order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county, at the plantation of WILLIAM HUTCHINSON near Upper Marlboro', to the highest bidder on 9 month's credit all the personal estate of JOHN T. WILLETT, late of Prince George's county, deceased, viz. seven negroes, consisting of women, boys and girls, horses, cows and hogs, some household furniture—the purchaser to give bond with approved security bearing interest from the date, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock. NINIAN T. WILLETT, Adm'r. Sept 13—taw3w
SALE at AUCTION.
ON the 7th of October at 11 o'clock in the forenoon will be sold at public auction (at the COLUMBIAN INN in GEORGETOWN.) a handsome assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of beds, bedsteads and furniture, mahogany dining tables, side board, walnut tables, looking glasses, carpets, chairs, bras and andirons, fenders, shovels and tongs, &c. &c. and a great variety of other articles—a liberal credit will be given for all sums above one hundred dollars. JOHN TRAVERS, Auct. Aug. 21—2awtf
NOTICE.
THE subscribers having obtained letters of administration from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county upon the personal estate of JOHN FRANCIS HARDY, deceased; they therefore give notice to all those indebted to the estate of the said John Francis Hardy to settle their respective debts. Those who have claims upon the estate are requested to exhibit them legally authenticated. ELIZABETH HARDY, } Adm'r's. RICHARD B. GARDINER, } Magruder's Ferry, Prince } George's county, Sept. 13—3w3
JOHN BAPTIST BARON OF RUFINI.
INFORMATION, whether this gentleman be living and where he resides, is requested by the Department of State, for the satisfaction of his relatives in Europe. Department of State, } 26th Sept. 1805, } Sept. 27—3t.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2.
WE extract the following farrago from the Boston Centinel, as proof of the incoherency and inconsistency of the charges which are so incessantly urged against the administration.
BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.
"No American who wishes his country's prosperity, will justify the conduct of the British government in the late orders for detaining and confiscating neutral property; any more than he would the piratical captures, and murder of our citizen, by the Spaniards. But if there be blame, let it fall where it is deserved. "In those days" says our Bible, "there was no King (is not the law a King) in Israel; and every man did that which was right in his own eyes." The text furnishes a correct picture of human nature. That part of the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and His Britannic Majesty—about which so much howling was made by those who never read it, or who did not chuse to understand it;—expired, and has been a dead letter, since the 1st day of October, 1803:—And THE PRESIDENT has neglected to renew it;—or to make a better one. Thus there is now no law between them, and each nation does that "which is right in his own eyes." The British courts construe the Law of Nations one way; and the United States another way;—and there is now no touchstone to test the right. If the United States have any claims to exclusive favors from Great Britain, it behoves the Ministerial writers to point them out: Not forgetting, that their language, the insinuation of Minister LIVINGSTON, and the toast of Minister ARMSTRONG, are as well understood in London as they are in the United States. But if we have no right to expect favors;—we have the right to demand JUSTICE. We have a right to demand a liberal construction of the Law of Nations, at the hand of Great Britain; and if the demand is made with dignity, and enforced with magnanimity—it will be attended to. Great Britain can have no inclination to quarrel with the United States. She knows her own interest better. As an independent nation she claims and exercises the right to execute her Navigation Laws: And every nation has a right to do the same. But no one will believe she will injure herself for the sake of injuring the commerce of the neutral nations. The times require a dignified and spirited policy.—Mr. Jefferson ought to demand justice: But at the same time to treat the British government, as he promised he would in his message of Oct. 17, 1803—with "friendship, justice and innocent kindness." No treat her government in the designation of a Minister, as he does the Imperial government of France. It is not asked, that she be treated quite so friendly as the Court of St. Cloud. It is not wished a Minister be sent to London quite so devoted to the success of Great Britain, as Mr. Armstrong avows himself devoted to the "Deshpot", BONA PARTE; as the National Intelligencer, and Aurora have been pleased to designate the First Magistrate of France and Italy.—No such thing. But "honest friendship, justice and kindness" require, that such an avowed enemy to Great Britain as Mr. MUNROE is ought not to be the man to negotiate. We could point to a statesman who prefers his native country (America) & her true interests, to every other country on earth; who has honesty equal to his wisdom; and ability equal to his experience:—Who who no sooner toast success to the enterprise of George, the King, than he would those of Napoleon, the Emperor;—and who, if he would accept an office under the present administration, would be likely to effect an honorable negotiation; an ample remuneration of all losses; and do honor to the administration which selected him; and the country he represented. If such a man should be appointed, and should prove unsuccessful; If Great Britain, after her negotiation, in feeling power should forget right; then every American would exert his utmost ability to support the administration—and to maintain the character of the United States, as an independent nation, which "PREFERS EVERY CONSEQUENCE TO INSULT AND HABITUAL WRONG."
Analising this curious composition, the first ingredient we discover is indignation at the orders recently issued by the British government. That these orders, if they are such as the public prints represent them to be, merit and will receive the indignation of the American people we have no doubt. One would have imagined from the introductory remarks that the writer, animated by such a spirit, was about to vent his feelings of resentment against the British government, the author of the aggression. But not so. The censure imposed upon them is light and courtly. It is for the administration of his own country that he reserves his denunciation; not because they have done any thing that is reprehensible, but because they have omitted either to revive the provisions of the expired treaty, or to form a new one with Great Britain. For this the administration are condemned, without the writer knowing, or pretending to know, whether any and what efforts have been made by them to negotiate an honorable treaty. What
says the expired British treaty on this point?
"It is agreed, that the first ten articles of this treaty shall be permanent, and that the subsequent articles, except the twelfth, shall be limited in their duration to twelve years, to be computed from the day on which the ratifications of this treaty shall be exchanged, but subject to this condition. That whereas the said twelfth article will expire by the limitation therein contained, at the end of 2 years from the signing of the preliminary or other articles of peace, which shall terminate the present war in which his Majesty is engaged, it is agreed, that proper measures shall by concert be taken, for bringing the subject of that article into amicable treaty and discussion, so early before the expiration of the said term, as that new arrangements on that head, may, by that time, be perfected, and ready to take place. But if it should unfortunately happen, that his Majesty and the United States, should not be able to agree on such new arrangements, in that case, all the articles of this treaty, except the first ten, shall then cease and expire together."
Thus it appears to have been a duty devolved on the administration by the stipulation of a solemn compact to take proper measures for bringing the subject of the 12th art. into amicable treaty and discussion. Has this duty been performed, or has it not? If it has, the administration are not to blame because the issue has not corresponded with their wishes. And if it be said, that it has not been performed, we demand the proof. Will the Boston Centinel be good enough to adduce it.
The writer continues:— "Thus there is now no law between them, and each nation does that "which is right in his own eyes."
Strange doctrine! Because we have no commercial treaty with Great Britain, it is contended that there is no law between the two nations. We had supposed, from the lights of common sense, no less than from the elaborate works of civilians, that there was such a thing as a law of nations, and that it was laid down to be a rule of reason, arising out of the interests of nations having intercourse with each other. But it now seems this costly structure, the work of so many ages, is to be demolished for the purpose of having a slap at the administration.
The toast of General Armstrong is next brought forward, which, unfortunately for the writer, turns out to be a fabrication of the Paris Argus, as appears by a London article in the Boston Palladium.
The writer, apparently forgetting all that he had previously said, next tells us "we have a right to demand a liberal construction of the law of nations; and if the demand is made with dignity and enforced with magnanimity, it will be attended to."
Here then we discover a law between the two nations, though there is no treaty. And on the existence of this law the United States have a right to demand justice. We ask the writer again, if he knows whether the administration have or have not made a demand of justice, in case the alledged orders have been issued. We ask him whether there has been time to make the demand and receive an answer. If there has not yet been time, whence all this clamour but from a spirit of traduction, that seizes the darkness of the night for its atrocious purposes, least the coming day should remove all grounds for reproach? We are advised in the same print just referred to that Mr. Munroe was to have an audience of Lord Mulgrave on the 13th of August. Does this look like supine indifference on the part of the government.
But it seems Mr. Munroe is in the way of our obtaining justice, because he is the avowed enemy of Great Britain. We deny the allegation. If to be the friend of his own country is to be the enemy of Britain, we admit that he is her enemy. But we hold no such tenets. We believe the interests of the two nations to be the same; as we believe the true interests of all nations to be mutual. Even allowing, for a moment, that Mr. Monroe is no friend of Britain, is it not paying her a miserable compliment to conclude that she would be deaf to the voice of justice because expressed by him? But we must desist from further notice of these incoherent remarks. They have already filled more space than they merit. It is, however, but justice to the administration to say, that from the exposure of their conduct with all the world they have heretofore appeared to have done their duty. From what they have done may be inferred what they will do. They have abandoned no right, they have sacrificed no interest. Can their predecessors say as much?
DUPLICATE.
NEW-ORLEANS, Aug. 20, 1805. SIR, I RECEIVED yesterday, from Head Quarters, the general orders of the 11th July, of which the enclosed is an extract. Accept the congratulations of all your friends on the honorable manner in which you have been acquitted. The charges that were exhibited have been adjudged trifling, unmeritorious, and unsupported. I am with great regard, Sir, your friend and humble servant, CONSTANT FREEMAN, Lieut. Col. Artil.
Lieut. SAML. BALDWIN, Marines,
Extract of a general order, dated Head Quarters, St. Louis, July 11, 1805.
"AT a general court martial held at New-Orleans on the 23d and 24th of May, by order of Lieut. Col. Freeman, whereof Major Nicoll was president—

Lieut. Samuel Baldwin, of the marines, was arraigned on the following charges exhibited by Lieut. Sebastian of the 2d Infantry, viz. Charge 1 —For neglect of duty on the 20th inst. Specification —In not appearing on parade in due time at retreat beat. Charge 2d —For a breach of duty and unofficerlike conduct. Specification 1 —For countermanding the orders of the acting adjutant, when in the performance of his duty in the face of the troops. Specification 2d —By ordering the music to stop when ordered to beat retreat at a proper time by the acting adjutant, thereby insulting him in his official capacity, and acting contrary to all military discipline. To which charges Lieut. Baldwin plead not guilty. "And the court, after considering the evidence in the case of Lieut. Baldwin, are of opinion that the charges are trifling, unmeritorious and utterly unsupported, and do therefore acquit him with honor." The general without hesitation approves and confirms the sentence, and directs that Lieut. Baldwin should resume his sword. (Signed) JAS. WILKINSON. Josh. TAYLOR, Lieut. & Adj.
Extract of a letter, dated, Ouachitta June 30 1805. "The inhabitants are highly pleased with the present arrangement in the administration of justice—and the Legislative Council received high encomiums for their disinterested and faithful public services. In travelling from New Orleans to this place, which I suppose near 500 miles, I found both governor Claiborne and the government of the U. States, contrary to my expectations, exceeding popular—and particularly with the French—There are few refugees from justice, that are opposed to the government, because they are afraid the law will reach them and inflict the punishment due to their crimes."
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in London to his correspondent in this town, dated Aug. 10, 1805. "On Monday next, (12th inst.) a committee of the American merchants will wait on the ministers respecting the detention of so many American vessels. Mr. Munroe is to have an interview with Lord Mulgrave on Tuesday. "No order has been given to detain as has been done. It is the decree in the case of the Essex , Orne , which has occasioned the captures."
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in London to his correspondent in this town, dated Aug. 10, 1805. By the arrival of the ship Neptune from London, we have received the papers of that city to the 11th of Aug. It is evident from a variety of publications, that the British government really believe that the French have completed those preparations that they have affected to deem competent to the conquest of Great Britain, and would soon make the long threatened attempt. An American ship from Holland put into a British port on the 8th of August. The supercargo informed, that they sailed in haste to avoid an embargo, which was momentarily expected to be laid—20,000 troops had been embarked in Dutch transports, and 25,000 were preparing to embark. The blockade of the Texel has been resumed by a British squadron. The purchase of Swedish Pomerania for Russia was made by England, at a price amounting to about the first vote of credit, five millions sterling—26,000,000 six dollars. There were reports in London at the last date, of two fleets being seen engaged on the 2d of August. The 1st of August was the anniversary of Nelson's battle at the Nile. The Spaniards had seven sail of the line at Cartahena, on the 1st of July, and one repairing. All the London editors agree, that the port of Vigo could afford no sufficient protection and shelter to the French and Spanish ships, and that therefore they could not have remained long at that place.
LONDON, Aug. 3. The account of the dinner given by the American Minister at Paris, which we copied yesterday from a Paris Journal, is contradicted in one of a subsequent date, which stated that it was copied from The Argus , and that no such dinner was given. This circumstance deserves notice, as the spirit which was stated to have prevailed at the feasts was not creditable to the Minister of an independent nation in peace and amity with England.
LONDON, August 2—9. The following article is now circulating on the Continent, as comprehending the principal complaints alleged by the court of Vienna against the government of France, viz. "The occupation of Hanover, of the Papal states, and of the kingdom of Naples, as well as the Helvetic Republic, contrary to the treaties of Ratisbon and Luneville; the incorporation of Piedmont with the French empire; the invasion of the German empire by the seizure of the Duke d'Enghien on the territory of the elector of Baden; the seizure of several islands on the Rhine, which, according to the treaty of Ratisbon, belonged to the German Empire; the demand, or rather threat, to occupy all the sea-ports in Dalmatia, and in the ci-devant Venetian states, during the present war; the demand or menace to occupy the capital of the kingdom of Naples, and all its forts and sea-ports; the occupation of all the sea-ports of the kingdom of Etruria; the incorporation of Parma and Piacenza with France, contrary to the secret articles of the Treaty of Luneville; the imperious demands to the courts of Vienna and Naples to exclude all British and Russian ships from their respective harbours; the late imperious demand to occupy the sea-ports in the island of Sicily; the creation of a new kingdom in Italy, contrary to the secret articles of the Treaty of Luneville; the incorporation of Genoa with the French empire, contrary to the secret treaty of Luneville; the evasive and insolent answer given to the representations of Count Cobentzel, ambassador from the Emperor of Germany; and the insulting language held by the chief of the French government to all the representations of his majesty the Emperor of Germany and Austria."
THEATRE. For the BENEFIT of Mrs. WILMOT. THIS EVENING, Oct. 2, 1805, Will be presented a Comedy , written by the Author of the "West Indian," &c. called The Sailor's Daughter. END OF THE PLAY, Song, Mrs. Claude. Recitation— Snow storm , Mr. Clark. Song— Old Commodore , in character, Mr. Corner. Recitation— Alonzo & Imogene , Mr. Poe. Song— Natty Sam the Tinker , in character, Mr. Wilmot. To which will be added the Musical Entertainment of The Adopted Child. ADMITTANCE —Box one Dollar Pitt three quarters of a Dollar. Tickets to be had at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at A. & G. Way's Printing-Office. Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to commence at 7 o'clock precisely.
Runaway Negro. Was committed to the jail of Washington county, in Maryland, as a runaway, on the 8th day of August, a negro man, who says his name is WILL, and that he belongs to JOHN TILLER, 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. N. ROCHESTER, Sheriff. October 2—w3t
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
CAUTION. ALL persons are hereby warned against taking an assignment on a note given by me to WILLIAM ADAMS, for the sum of seventy dollars thirty four cents, bearing date July 22d, 1805, payable in ninety days from date. As I have a claim in bar against the said note, and am determined not to pay until he comes forward and settles the same. GEORGE ST. CLARE. Sept. 30—ep3t.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR. Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimere, patent Bennett's cord, toilet nets, fancy and white Marcellies, black and figured silk, moleskins, 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, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
ISAIAH BALDERSTON, & SON At the sign of the Fan and Screen, No 52 Front Street, Old town, and 1 Hanover Street nearly opposite Evans's Tavern Baltimore; Manufacture and sell the following articles, viz—Fans for cleaning wheat, Wire Safes of the most approved kinds, Rolling & Standing Screens (for merchant mills, and flaxseed Rolling Screens may be had on the common construction, or on Isaiah Balderston's improved plan, which is found to be superior to any heretofore in use for separating garlic from wheat) Riddles and Seives for corn, coal, ore, barley, rye, oats, flax and clover seeds, wheat, cockle, lime, sand, snuff, flarch, and brick dust. Woven Wire for milk houses and cellar windows, together with all kinds of wire work, of which they constantly keep a complete and extensive assortment. Orders for any of the above articles left with Wm. Morgan, George Town, or forwarded to them will be executed with punctuality and dispatch moderate terms. 8th Mo. 23—
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—2awtf
FOR SALE, 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 WILLIAM CRANCH, that purpose.
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
WASHINGTON CITY. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2. On the 28th ult. an election was held in the several counties of Pennsylvania for inspectors of the ensuing General Election. The inspectors are the officers who receive the votes, and are chosen by the same citizens who elect the Governor and members of the legislature. The American Daily Advertiser states that in the city of Philadelphia the candidates friendly to McKean succeeded in eleven wards, and those friendly to Snyder in three; and that the votes given for the former were 1193, for the latter 901—That in the Northern Liberties, a district of the county of Philadelphia, the candidates friendly to Snyder had 591 votes, and those friendly to McKean, 377 votes.
BOSTON, Sept. 26. From Gibraltar, via Salem. Capt. Israel Williams, who arrived last evening from the Mediterranean left Gibraltar the 23d of Aug. previous to which, they had no certain accounts of Ad. Nelson; the report, however, was, that he arrived at Ferrol two days before the combined fleets, and not finding them there, had gone back to Newfoundland in quest of them. Neither had they any particular account of the action between Ad. Calder and the combined fleets: the official account of the Spanish adm'l was published, and stated that they had gained a victory over the British, and that the fleet, though much dispersed, had arrived safe, part at Vigo, and part at Ferrol. Capt. W. informs that a few days after the action the combined fleets formed a junction at Ferrol, and with the squadron in that port, sailed for Cadiz, where they had arrived, 30 in number, two days before the Friendship's sailing, and with 5 ships in that port, formed a fleet of 35 sail of the line. The Carthagena squadron, of 8 sail of the line (the same that was to have joined the Toulon squadron when bound down the Straits, but was not ready) had arrived at Malaga, 20 leagues from Gibraltar only. Just before sunset (says Capt. W.) an easterly wind sprang up, with which the Carthagena squadron probably started, as they were plain in sight from the Rock some time before dark; 8 sail of the line and many gun boats: this created a most serious alarm at Gibraltar; all was bustle; the alarm guns were constantly firing.
At the time the alarm was given, the squadron under Sir R. Bickerton was at anchor in Gibraltar Bay, consisting of the Queen of 98 guns, Tonant 84, Minotaur and Bellerophon 74's, 2 frigates and two gun brigs. This squadron had been some time waiting at Gibraltar for reinforcements from England, to go up and blockade the Carthagena squadron above mentioned. Immediately after the alarm, the squadron got under weigh, it was said to join the squadron off Cadiz, under Sir Roger Curtis, who according to some accounts, had 12 sail, and according to others 8 sail of the line.
Capt. W. was informed by the American Consul, and other gentlemen at Gibraltar, that a WAR between Spain and America appeared inevitable; and that the Spaniards were in daily expectation of a war being declared against them by the United States. Mr. Pinckney, whose negotiation had failed, was expected at Tangier every moment, and Mr. Bowdoin had thought it expedient not to proceed to Madrid, as we have before known.
DOCTOR BENSON, HAS removed to a house on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE opposite Mr. MORIN'S Tavern. October 2—6t
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.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable 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—tf.
Ten Dollars Reward. Was missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Croftwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parkers 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—tf.
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, 23 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 stock, which can never be interrupted. 100 acres therefore of this rich bottom with its advantages would make a good settlement. The great Virginia flat 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 flock may be found most profitable, the climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit. Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, lime, stone, 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
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
Alleghany.
The subscriber having determined to reside in Alleghany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 30,000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Alleghany county, only by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be laid off in small or large quantity as to suit purchasers. He will remain here till 5th October, and be in Western Port at the mouth of Georges creek, 23 miles above Cumberland on 12th of October, for the express purpose of showing, selling, and laying out lands for those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale will be very reasonable, and a long time allowed for a large proportion of the payments, and produce or flock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land open & labor will also be taken in payment. A final payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or flaves. He also offers a number of good lots at the west end of the city of Washington, and his dwelling house, out houses, garden &c. in George Town, now under the occupation of Washington Bowie, Esq. The lots will be sold for cash or on a long credit, or leased on ground rents. The price in George Town is one of the handsomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentleman with a family of children to educate, it being situated in the midst of excellent seminaries for male and female, and good society, with fine water and excellent health. For further particulars respecting the city and George Town property, apply to Mr. CHARLES WAYMAN in George Town. The country at the head of the Potomac, where the subscriber offers his lands for sale, has perhaps important advantages over all other new countries, though in general it is mountainous, yet there are large bodies of land sufficiently level, and fertile in a high degree. No country is more healthy, none better adapted to farming and grazing. The crops of Indian corn are from 3 to 8 barrels the acre, in the common mode of cultivation, and there is no country superior for wheat, rye and oats, but its greatest advantage over most new countries, is its convenience to market, being not more than 150 miles from the seat of government of the United States; to which the produce can be brought by water. Those who may wish for further particulars, may see me in George Town any time between this and 5th of October. JOHN TEMPLEMAN. Sept. 4—w8w.
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I OFFER for sale the plantation in Prince George's county on which Mr. Michael Lowe now lives, consisting of two tracts of land, viz. Trial and Deer Pond enlarged, and containing 408 acres. Any person disposed to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Thomas Mendenhall near Piscataway, whom I have empowered to sell for me. Should this property not be disposed of by private sale before Wednesday the 9th October next it will at 12 o'clock of that day be offered at PUBLIC SALE by Mr. Mendenhall at Mr. Bowling's Tavern in Piscataway. The sum of 1400 DOLLARS, in ready money will be required of the purchaser, and a credit given for the balance, which will be as soon as known on the day of sale. ROBERT FERGUSON. Sept. 20—w4t

Council, Annapolis, May 16, 1805.  ORDERED, That the act to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals, be published twice in each week for the space of three months in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis; the American Telegraph and the Federal Gazette at Baltimore; the National Intelligencer; the Republican Advocate and Bangs's paper at Frederick-Town; Green's paper at Hagerstown, and in Smith's and Cowan's paper at Easton.  By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk.
AN ACT To provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of this state, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and forms of government as relate to the general court and court of appeals.
Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That this state shall be divided into six judicial districts in manner and form following to wit: St. Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties, shall be the first district; Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties, shall be the second district; Calvert, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties shall be the third district; Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Worcester counties, shall be the fourth district; Frederick, Washington and Allegany counties shall be the fifth district; Baltimore and Harford counties shall be the sixth district; and there shall be appointed, for each of the said judicial districts, three persons of integrity and found legal knowledge, residents of the state of Maryland, who shall be judges, and who shall be appointed, one of whom shall be styled the commission chief judge, and the other two associate judges, of the district for which they shall be appointed; and the chief judge, together with the two associate judges, shall compose the county courts in each respective district; and each judge shall hold his commission during good behavior, removable for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law, or shall be removed by the governor, upon the address of the general assembly; provided that two thirds of all the members of each house concur in such address; and the county courts, so as aforesaid established, shall have, hold and exercise, in the several counties of this state, all and every the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, which the county courts of this state now have, use and exercise, and which shall be hereafter prescribed by law; and the said county courts established by this act shall respectively hold their sessions in the several counties at such times and places as the legislature shall direct and appoint, and the salaries of the said judges shall not be diminished during the period of their continuance in office.
II. And be it enacted, That in any suit or action at law hereafter to be commenced or instituted in any county court of this state, the judges thereof, upon suggestion in writing by either of the parties thereto, supported by affidavit or other proper evidence, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county court of the county where such suit or action is depending, shall and may order and direct the record of their proceedings in such suit or action to be transmitted to the judges of any county court within the district for trial, and the judges of such county court, to whom the said record shall be transmitted, shall hear and determine the same in like manner as if such suit or action had been originally instituted therein; provided, nevertheless, that such suggestion shall be made as aforesaid before or during the term in which the issue or issues may be joined in the said suit or action; and provided also, that such further remedy may be provided by law, in the premises, as the legislature shall from time to time direct and enact.
III. And be it enacted, That if any party presented or indicted in any of the county courts of this state, shall suggest in writing to the court in which such prosecution is depending, that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such adjoining county court shall hear and determine the same in like manner as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein; provided that such further and other remedy may be provided by law in the premises as the legislature may direct and enact.
IV. And be it enacted, That if any attorney general, or the prosecutor for the state, shall suggest in writing to any county court, before whom an indictment is or may be depending, that the said court cannot have a fair and impartial trial in such court, it shall and may be lawful for the said court, in their discretion, to order and direct the record of their proceedings in the said prosecution to be transmitted to the judges of any adjoining county court for trial, and the judges of such county court shall hear and determine the same as if such prosecution had been originally instituted therein.
V. And be it enacted, That there shall be a court of appeals, and the same shall be composed of the chief judges of the several judicial districts of this state, which said court of appeals shall hold, use and exercise, all and every the powers, authorities and jurisdictions, heretofore held, used and exercised, by the court of appeals of this state, and also the appellate jurisdiction heretofore used and exercised by the general court; and the said court of appeals hereby established, shall sit on the western and eastern shores for transacting and determining the business of the respective shores, at such times and places as the future legislature of this state shall direct and appoint, and any three of the said judges of the court of appeals shall form a quorum to hear and decide in all cases pending in said court; and the judge who has given a decision in any case in the county court, shall withdraw from the bench upon the decision of the same case before the court of appeals; and the judges of the court of appeals may appoint the clerks of said court for the western and eastern shores respectively, who shall hold their appointments during good behavior, removable only for misbehavior on conviction in a court of law; and in case of death, resignation, disqualification or removal out of the state, or from their respective shores, of either of the said clerks in the vacation of the said court, the governor, with the advice of the council, may appoint and commission a fit and proper person to such vacant office, to hold the same until the next meeting of the said court; and all laws passed after this act shall take effect, shall be recorded in the office of the court of appeals of the western shore.
VI. And be it enacted, That all and every part of the constitution and form of government which relates to the court of appeals and the general court, or the judges thereof, or that is in any manner repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby repealed, abrogated and annulled upon the confirmation hereof; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to authorize the removal of the clerks of the several county courts being in commission at the time of the passing of this act, in any other mode or manner than that prescribed by the constitution and form of government.
VII. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alterations and amendments of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing in the said constitution and form of government to the contrary, notwithstanding.  May 31—2aw3m
Runaway Negro.  WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, as a runaway, on the 27th day of last June, a negro man who says his name is BEN JOHNSON, he is about 30 years old; is 6 feet 1 inch high and has a scar above his left eye—His clothes are 1 check and 2 linen shirts; one red calimere and one striped jacket; one pair of blue, one pair of nankeen, and one pair of osnburg overalls; two pair of stockings, one brown cloth coat, two round-about jackets with sleeves, and one fur hat. His owner is desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law.  GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick county. August 7—w8t
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, osnburg 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 desired to release him, or he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law.  GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff of Frederick County Aug. 16th—1805—1awgw
ENTERTAINMENT FOR Man and Horse.  THE subscriber takes this method to inform the public, and particularly those travelling to the City of Washington, that he has opened a house of entertainment opposite the Branch Bank of the United States, where travellers shall be well accommodated on the most reasonable terms.  THOMAS THORPE. July 3—1awtf
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, WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, } Directors. Sept. 4 tf
PUBLIC SALE, Of Houses, Lots, and lands, situated in Fredericktown, and in the county of Frederick and state of Maryland.  ON the 23rd of October next, at Mrs. Kimbell's in said town, will be sold at auction for the benefit of creditors, viz. in Fredericktown.  A large, handsome and commodious three story brick dwelling & storehouse, in a central situation for business—Also an extensive range of building, forming a very eligible family residence, in an airy situation with every needful improvement, and an out lot of 21 acres, enclosed with a post and rail fence, now in clover—453 acres of good farming land, in two tenements well apportioned, with meadow, upland, improvements and timber, distant about 12 miles. The terms, one twelfth in hand, one fourth in one month, the residue in two equal annual instalments with interest, on bond and security.  JOHN RITCHIE, Trustee. Frederick town, Sept. 11—
Preparing for the Press  AND will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, The spirit of the Public Journals; Being an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805.  The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the BALTIMORE Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office.  Sept. 9—
HISTORY Of the West Indies :  A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business, or desirous of information through the medium of amusement.  A new & revised edition of Mr. EDWARDS's History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by its amiable author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This third volume contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the Island of St. Domingo, or Hispaniola, as also that of Tobago; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1753, and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a prefatory advertisement by Sir WILLIAM YOUNG, Baronet, M. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
Proposals for Printing, From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto,  THE HISTORY, CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL, Of the British Colonies in the West Indies. BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S. Containing, with a variety of other matter:—
 A political and topographical survey of the sugar islands.  A comprehensive account of the ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, productions, laws, government, constitution and commerce.  An historical review of the slave trade; including observations on the character, genius, dispositions, and situations of the enslaved Africans.  An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions, and exports; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the island ever since the year 1789; and a detail of the transactions of the British army in that island.  Also, a tour through the islands of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua, Tobago and Grenada, by Sir William Young, Baronet, &c And  A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1793, &c. &c 
CONDITIONS.  It will be printed in four volumes, large octavo, on a perfectly new and beautiful type, and on a handsome large medium paper, agreeable to a specimen, which may be had at the subscriber's Book Store.  The price to subscribers to be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery.  With the last volume will be given an ATLAS, (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz.   1 A large general map of the West Indies.  2 A Map of Jamaica.  3 Barbadoes.  4 Grenada.  5 St. Vincents.  6 Dominica.  7 St. Christophers.  8 Nevis.  9 Antigua.  10 Virgin islands.  11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola.  12 Tobago.   To prevent disappointment or complaint, it is now promised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.  With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.  The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.  JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut streets, and by the principal Booksellers throughout the Union.  Philadelphia, July 15—
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES, PROPOSALS By THOMAS B. WALL & Co. FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, AN HISTORICAL TREATISE ON THE FEUDAL LAW, AND THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND; With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes. BY THE LATE FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, L.L.D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin. To which authorities are added, and a Discourse is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England, BY GILBERT STUART, L. L. D.
THE Lectures of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the Students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession.  However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy anyone, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Empire of 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 contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.  But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.  This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a practising lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded. But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which succinctly and perspicuously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful as it will enable young politicians to trace all our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the persevering industry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious constitutions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.
CONDITIONS.  The work shall be elegantly printed, in two octavo volumes, on five wove paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards, at Four Dollars—To non subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work.  Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made.  Portland, June 24—  The above work will be printed from a correct London Edition—The few copies of an Irish Edition now circulating in this country are considered by the first law character as extremely incorrect, and not to be relied on by historical authority.
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 are a malt house and kiln, a dwelling house of four rooms, to which is attached the brew house, containing a copper of 600 gallons and another of 100 gallons, a mashing tun, at present down, a working tun and a number of hogsheads; also a small granary with cellar room for sixty rum hogsheads—the 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 Georgetown. 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. Couringham residing thereon.  MARSHAM WARING. Sept. 2—tdof
Republican Proceedings.  AGREEABLY to notice, a meeting of a number of respectable Republicans from the several election districts in Prince George's county, was held at Upper Marlborough in said county, on the 11th of September, for the purpose of recommending to the Republicans of said county, proper characters to represent them in the next General Assembly of Maryland.  RINALDO JOHNSON, Esq. was called to the chair, and Mr. FIELDER RIDGWAY appointed Secretary of this meeting.  On motion, Resolved that this meeting now proceed to ballot for four candidates to be recommended to the citizens of Prince George's county as delegates to the next General Assembly and that this meeting will support by their votes at the ensuing election such gentlemen as shall have a majority of ballots in their favor.  The meeting then proceeded to the balloting, and upon casting up the votes it appeared that Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires had a majority of votes.  Whereupon, Resolved, That this meeting recommend to the Republican Citizens of Prince George's county, Alexander Contee, Osborn Sprigg, Samuel Tyler, Sen. and Thomas Woodward, Esquires as proper characters to serve in the ensuing General Assembly.  Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, and published in the National Intelligencer.  RINALDO JOHNSON, Chairman, Test FIELDER RIDGWAY, Secretary. Sept. 18—10ct 7
1500 DOLLARS REWARD. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.  The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,    1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for  800    1 do. of the same, for  500    1 do. of the same, for  500    1 do. of the same, for  450    1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805, No 117  149 65    A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higinbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Deveran, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.  There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.  As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—as far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.  FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.  WILLIAM WHELAN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—