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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IX.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
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INVENTIONS
BY ROBERT FULTON, ESQ.
The subsequent account of the discoveries and experiments of Mr. Fulton, is extracted from "Mitchell and Miller's Repository" for August, September and October 1808. It is a striking instance of the efficacy of talents, directed by industry and perseverance. It should incite American genius to similar enterprises.
First, a mill for sawing and polishing marble, for which the London Society for encouraging useful arts and manufactures gave him the silver medal in 1794.
Second, a system of canal navigation which he published in London, in 1796. His principle is to have small canals and boats of 8 tons, which are to mount or descend to the different levels of the canal, on inclined planes instead of locks; while the boats are drawn on the canal, 6 or 8 of them are chained together; when they arrive at the inclined plane, they are separated and pass singly. As this mode will very much diminish the expence of constructing canals, Mr. Fulton has given a flattering prospect of our having canals of this kind to pass through the interior and mountainous parts of these states. A variety of mechanical combinations are delineated in his book for working the inclined planes, for passing valleys, and economising water, which, on the old plan, would be expended in locks, but which, by his method, may be used for irrigating the grounds in the neighborhood of the canal, giving verdure and abundance to thousands of acres, which would otherwise remain sun-burnt and unproductive. The work concludes with a tonnage table or systematic plan of transport, which has in some degree been published in Mr. Fulton's letter to the secretary of the treasury, on canal navigation. He there shews, that to carry a ton weight 300 miles on our usual roads will cost 100 dollars. On good turnpike paying paying tolls, it will cost 42 dollars. If the government should make the roads out of the surplus revenue, and have no tolls, the cost will be 35 dollars. Were the government to make canals without tolls, except sufficient to repair them, the expence of carrying one ton 300 miles would be 3 dollars.
But striking as this comparison is, says Mr. F. I will still extend it; the merchandise which can bear the expence of carriage on our present roads to Pittsburg, Kentucky, Tennessee, or any other distance of 300 miles, and which for that distance pays 109 dollars a ton, could be boated, that is, carried on canals, ten thousand miles for that sum.*
Third, a machine for making ropes. —This engine is to be put in motion by a water wheel. It can stand in a room about 40 feet square; the rope yarns are put into it on spools, and any sized cordage, from a cod line to a hawser, can be made on it by the attention of one man. It is finished on the machine ready coiled, and has only to be removed to the warehouse. A rope mill of this kind is now building at Baltimore, by Mr. Nathaniel Cutting, who has made many ingenious improvements on the spinning of rope yarn, by machinery.
*The object of this invention is to reduce the expence of transportation to the lowest possible rate, and give a facility to bring down the produce of our remote interior to the sea ports, taking back in exchange the various merchandise. Such a system of easy transport would offer infinite new scenes of lucrative industry, greatly increase the national resources, riches and strength, and bind the states together in the strongest bonds of consideration, those of interest and the habits of easy intercourse.
Fourth invention. A boat to navigate under water. In this machine, Mr. Fulton and 3 persons continued under water one hour at Havre-de-Grace in France. He rowed about, while under water, in every direction, and steered by means of a compass. It had a main-sail and gib, like a common sloop. When pursued, the mast and sails could be taken in, and the boat dive under water in one minute, continue under water three hours, and rise to renew the air three miles from the place she went down; the air could be renewed in one minute, when the boat diving, could continue under water again for three hours. While making his experiments on this vessel, Mr. F. made a voyage in her from Havre to La Hogue, a distance of 18 leagues, in the boisterous weather of the autumnal equinox, and found her to act perfectly well in open sea. By late improvements on this vessel, and the manner of obtaining air, 5 men may continue under water for 6 hours, and rise 15 miles from the place they went down. The object of this invention, was to find a certain mode of fixing an engine, which Mr. F. calls a torpedo , to the bottom of a ship of war, for the purpose of blowing her up; but after much labor and expence, he has abandoned this plan for fixing his torpedo. He has, however, fortunately discovered a method, which is certain, and infinitely more simple.
The Torpedo which is his fifth invention, is a copper case, which will contain 50 to 100 pounds of powder. To it is fixed a gun-lock in a brass box, which lock strikes fire by means of a piece of clock work, which can be set to one or more minutes. The torpedo thus prepared is made fast to a rope from 60 to 80 feet long; at the other end of the rope is a gun harpoon; the harpoon being fired into the bow of an enemy's vessel, the torpedo is thrown overboard, and the action of the vessel through the water, draws it under her bottom, where the clock work running out its time, explosion takes place, and the vessel will either be blown up or her bottom so shattered as to render it impossible for the pumps to save her. This being the principle of the Torpedo , it is designed to make the attack with good and well manned row boats, each boat to have its harpoon and torpedo complete: 30 such boats to make the attack on one ship of war, 10 to attack on her larboard and 10 on her starboard bow: this will divide the enemy's fire, and out of the number of harpoons some will take effect, in which case the vessel must from necessity be destroyed.
This invention and the practice of it is yet in its infancy. Men in general will have doubts about its practicability or political consequences, as is the case with all new discoveries, until ocular demonstration compels belief. Mr. Fulton has labored with much zeal to bring this invention to a useful state of perfection. He now confidently asserts, that his theory is right, and that practice only is wanting to establish a system of attack, which in its consequences must annihilate military marines, and give that liberty to the seas which is so much desired by every friend to humanity and America; and who can say that he is not right in this prediction? Did not the invention of gunpowder totally change the art of war? And may it not again be changed? Out of the invention of gunpowder, military marines, those floating and destructive fortifications, have grown, which now rob us of our neutral rights. By the right application of gunpowder, may they not be destroyed? The object is a grand one, and merits every exertion of mind to effect it; and we should hope that it will be effected. Indeed the prospect of success is flattering; for do not inventions less plausible in their commencement by perseverance become permanent and useful establishments? Thirty years have been spent by ingenious men in endeavors to make a useful steam boat. All failed, and the project had lost every credit in the public mind; yet the steam boat has succeeded to the admiration of every friend to the useful arts, and is now looked up to as a work of immense public benefit.
May we not, then, without presumption, hope that the same industry and perseverance which have penetrated into the complicated principles of the steam boat, and organised them into utility, may also persevere to the establishment of a principle, which, driving military marines from the ocean,
will give us every freedom of commerce which can be desired, remove every cause of dispute between us and European nations, secure to us lasting peace, and direct all our resources and energies to humane and useful pursuits.†
Sixth invention. The steam boat. —This has been completed at New York. A boat of 130 feet long and 16 broad, was constructed by Messieurs Brown. This is put in motion by one of Watt and Boulton's steam engines. The boat is propelled by the revolution of two wheels, corresponding with each other, and driving her through the water. This noble invention, tho' attempted in vain by so many others, has perfectly succeeded in Mr. F's hands; and no better proof can be given of the excellence of the vessel thus constructed, than that she outstrips the mail and all other carriages by land, and makes better voyages than any other packets or boats, which navigate the Hudson between New York and Albany.
†Admitting that any invention can be effected, which will destroy military marines, and consequently give freedom to the seas; there is a fine field for eloquence in displaying the immense advantages which would result from such a revolution in the affairs of man from military and barbarous labors to civil improvement.
ADDRESS OF THE CATTLE SOCIETY.
A number of persons concerned in grazing, and residing in and near Philadelphia, having formed themselves into a Society for the purpose of endeavoring to improve the breed of Cattle in the United States, but particularly in the state of Pennsylvania, beg leave to call the attention of those who are interested therein to the important subject.
Although the neat cattle of the northern states in general are the best formed in this country, and, after having had the advantage of good pasture, make as fine beef as any part of the world can boast of; yet it cannot be denied that there is much room for improvement. This is not to be wondered at, when it is considered, that in England, where the attention of numerous persons has been successively directed to the improvement of every species of domestic animals; it is acknowledged by the best authorities, that even at the present day good cattle are extremely scarce, and of course command very high prices.
The present time is peculiarly favorable for the commencement of a change in our stock, and many circumstances combine to render the undertaking highly propitious.
The attention of more persons of capital, than formerly, is directed to the cultivation of the earth: the taste for education and the means of obtaining it are rapidly diffusing throughout the country: the spirit for settling our new lands is yearly increased; our population is augmented to a degree unexampled, owing to the enjoyment of peace, the productiveness of labor, and the freedom and equality of our religious and political institutions, which invite the peaceful and oppressed from all nations to our shores.
We have, moreover, another advantage of infinite consequence towards insuring success in our attempts, viz. the experience of the European improvers. Their plans of procedure are detailed to us, the errors they committed in their first attempts are pointed out, and we know by comparison, the superiority of their present improved stock over their former breeds and in some respects over our own. We may therefore avoid the errors which they acknowledge were committed, and may pursue, without fear of failure, a line of conduct grounded upon principles, which their experience as well as our own have shown to be correct.
The different dispositions and qualities of cattle, are well known to all who have had any experience in the business of grazing. Some will come to maturity or fatten much sooner than others; in some the finer and more valuable parts are the heavier, while, in others, these are light and the coarser abound; if then we consider the great difference in the profits to the breeder or grazier in rearing and feeding one or the other
kind of animals, the importance of propagating that breed which possesses the more valuable qualities must be apparent to all. Repeated observations have established the point that such qualities are very generally connected with certain forms, and as the knowledge of those forms was hitherto only to be obtained by a course of experience, sometimes at much cost, or certainly at more cost than was desirable: the Society are preparing a publication, which among other papers will contain the information requisite, and also directions and remarks, tending materially to assist the endeavors of those who are disposed to commence the improvement of farm stock.
For the purpose of knowing what cattle of improved breed are among us, and to give an opportunity for the more easy diffusion of valuable stock, the Society have resolved to establish Cattle Shews in the vicinity of Philadelphia. Notice of the time and place for the holding these, will be publicly given, so as to enable the possessors to exhibit their stock.
Premiums are also intended to be offered for the best domestic stock of all kinds, and for improvements therein; the particulars of the premiums, with the conditions, will be shortly announced.
Communications on the subject of improved stock, are solicited by the Society.
LAURENCE SECKEL, President. JAMES MEASE, Secretary. Philadelphia, April 16, 1809.
[CIRCULAR.] Philadelphia, April 28, 1809.
SIR, From a variety of causes, more particularly the late embargo, a spirit of enterprise in the establishment of useful manufactures in almost every part of the U. States has been exhibited—great exertions have been made, and large capitals have been embarked in this line, and the manufacturing interest is forming a new link in the chain of society, and, if properly united, its strength will in an individual and national point of view become powerful, beneficially influential and permanent. To promote these effects, communication between distant manufactures and a co-operation in plans for the general good, may be of the first importance. In this city a society is established under the protection of an act of incorporation of the State Legislature, for the support of domestic manufactures & much good has emanated from it. The late arrangements of our government with England has produced general satisfaction, and the manufacturers have participated therein, as preventing the evils of war, which all were apprehensive of; yet they feel that these events are likely to produce a powerful effect on the manufacturing interests of the United States, and will require extraordinary exertion and powerful support to counteract it. Thus impressed, the manufacturers and artists in this city have appointed a committee to correspond with their brethren in every part of the union. This committee now address you as a respectable manufacturer, or as a friend to that interest, requesting your assistance and that of such of your neighboring manufacturers as can be consulted, in an application to Congress at their meeting in May next, for such protection and support as the state of the manufactures of the United States shall appear to them to be entitled to—to this end it will be of importance to furnish this committee with all the information possible on the nature and extent of manufactures in your neighborhood, and they will arrange and combine it so as to bring the whole into one point and prepare it for the view of Congress—It is also particularly recommended to form societies of manufacturers and artists in convenient districts, and to encourage every individual to give the best information on the state of manufactures to such members of Congress as can be immediately communicated with, and, in order to produce the most permanent advantages to the manufacturing interest, it is proposed to hold a meeting of deputies from such societies as may be formed in different districts, on Wednesday the 25th of Oct. next, at the Mechanic Hall, New York; when, by a full exhibition of facts and a free commu-
nication of opinion, such plans may be devised and carried into effect, as may tend to cement and strengthen this interest, and produce extensive advantage to individuals and to the nation at large.
Your communications addressed to Wm. Davy, C. C. M. A. Philadelphia will receive respectful attention from,
Sir, your most humble servants, William Davy, John Harrison, James Robinson, Adam Seybert, Abraham Small. } Committee of Correspondence.
NEW GROCERY STORE.
SAMUEL BURCH,
NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, OPPOSITE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
Has just received and offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, an assortment of GROCERIES of the most Superior Quality. MAY 19—
PUBLIC SALE.
VALUABLE UNIMPROVED LOTS In the city of Washington, for sale at Auction on the 10th June, 1809.
5 Lots in sq. 219, Nos. 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11; the two first are situated on an eminence in direct view of the President's House with a beautiful prospect of the river Potomac; they are in a very salubrious situation, and excellent water can be procured at a small expence. For a gentleman's dwelling house, there is not a superior spot in the whole city.
3 Lots in sq. 168, Nos. 9, 10 & 11; the situation of these lots is valuable for business. They lie in the neighborhood of Dr. Elzey, Caleb Swann, John Tayloe and many others; No. 9 is a corner lot, well situated for a store, it being in the thickest settled part of the city and near to the War Office; the adjoining lots are built on.
3 Lots in sq. 458, Nos. 1, 2, 3, these lots are situated back of Mr. Weightman's book store and Lindsay's hotel and are contiguous to the public market.
The plat of the foregoing squares and lots can be seen by applying to the subscriber, who will show the premises. Title indisputable.
SAM. SPEAKE, Auct.
N. B. The above property will be shown to persons inclined to purchase, on application to Samuel Speake, previous to the day of sale. May 19—
RUNAWAY.
VACHEL BROWNE, about 14 years of age, a mulatto boy, of a pleasing countenance—had on a greenish under jacket and new linen trowsers. It is believed he is secreted or lurking in the city. Any person bringing him home or locking him in jail shall be well rewarded; and all persons are forbid harboring or in any respect whatever assisting him at their peril.
ROBERT ELLIOTT.
Capitol Hill, May 18, 1809.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber on the 3rd day of April last, a negro man named OSMOND, about 23 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has a yellowish complexion, and when spoken to has a remarkable way of shutting one of his eyes. He has for several years past been in the possession of Mr. W. Robinson, late of Frederick City & has a wife at Mr. Humphreys' at Harper's Ferry, and is perhaps now lurking in that neighborhood, but I have understood that he has been seen beating flour thence to George Town & passes as a freeman. He had on when he went off a blue jacket and white pantaloon, but it is likely he has changed his dress—I will give twenty dollars to any person who secures him in jail, so that I get him again, or I will pay that sum and all reasonable charges upon his being delivered to me. All persons are forewarned from harboring, employing, or carrying the said negro out of this state.
THOS. RICHARDS.
Orange County, Virginia, May 9.
DR. ROBERT FRENCH
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY in Georgetown and its vicinity. He keeps his shop in the House lately occupied by Dr. John Weems, deceased. May 3—

From the Quebec Gazette.  LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, APRIL 17, 1809. This day at 2 o'clock, the House went up with the following address to his Excellency the Governor General: TO HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES HENRY CRAIG, &c. May it please your Excellency, "We, his majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Council of the province of Lower Canada, in Provincial Parliament assembled, beg leave to return you, our humble thanks for your speech from the throne. "We pray your Excellency to accept our humble acknowledgements, for the information which you have been pleased to give us of the pending discussion between his majesty's government and that of the United States of America, in which the interests of this province are so materially involved.
"We feel with your Excellency, that the conduct of the American government, (so far as we are acquainted with it) has carried with it no indication of a conciliatory disposition, tho' it might have been expected reasonably; that the more the subject was discussed, the more the true interests of America would have become obvious to the people of that country at large; and that, induced by these, an accommodation, honorable and advantageous to both parties, might ere this have taken place. We feel, also, with your Excellency, that the act by which after the 20th of May next all intercourse with Great Britain and France is prohibited, (though passed as a substitute for the embargo) as a measure which originated in pity to the suffering of their own people to whom the embargo was infinitely more injurious than it was to those against whom it was directed. We feel, also, with your Excellency, that as a measure of hostility, this is even more strongly marked than the embargo itself, and that coupled with the language, which was held by the leading people during the discussion it underwent, as well as on every other occasion, in which England was adverted to during the session of congress, it furnishes no ground on which we should be led to a departure from that vigilance and caution which in our peculiar situation have hitherto been thought so necessary; we therefore beg leave to assure your Excellency, that we shall most readily and most heartily co-operate in the renewal of those acts, which, with a particular view to this object, were passed during the last parliament, and in any other measure which in this respect may be deemed expedient.
"The hearts of his majesty's faithful legislative council, enjoying the full benefits of British freedom, could not but glow with sympathy in the glorious cause in which Spain has drawn the sword. Our interest is deeply increased by the interference of his majesty's arms, yet no transaction affecting the loyal efforts of that kingdom, however distant the scene, or however we may appear unconnected with its objects, can be indifferent to us. We humbly trust, with your Excellency, in the gracious interposition of Providence in favor of a gallant people, contending against the worst of tyrannies: but should he, for purposes unknown, finally doom them to fall, we will proudly remember, that our common parent, Great Britain, has discharged a duty which cannot but be pleasing in his all benevolent eye; and the extent of the assistance which she has afforded them and the magnanimity with which she has stopped forward to share in their dangers, carries conviction to the world, that she fights not for herself alone.
"We beg leave to offer to your excellency our sincere congratulations upon the delivery of the Portuguese nation, (so long and so faithfully the friends and allies of Great Britain) from the most intolerable oppression, by the successful victory of Vimieira, and the subsequent evacuation by their merciless enemy; events which have added to the lustre of his majesty's arms, and demonstrated that the exertions of Great Britain against the common oppressor, are most disinterested.
"We should be wanting to ourselves, as to your excellency, if we did not offer our particular thanks for the high satisfaction which you have been pleased to express upon the prosperous and advantageous state in which this colony has shewn itself during the preceding year. The singular policy of the American government, by a general embargo, has called forth and made us acquainted with the resources of Canada; and we fully concur with your excellency in opinion, that a perseverance in the industrious pursuits which it has occasioned, will render the advantages derived from it in time to come a source of wealth and importance to this favored province."
Tuesday, 18. At the hour appointed, Mr. Speaker and the House went
up to the castle of St. Lewis with their address to his excellency the governor in chief, which is as follows:
"May it please your excellency, "We his majesty's dutiful and loyal subject, the representatives of his province of Lower Canada, in assembly met; beg leave to return our thanks for your excellency's speech at the opening of the present provincial parliament.
"Under the probability which existed, at the time your excellency prorogued the last provincial parliament, that circumstances might shortly take place under which you would be desirous of availing yourself of legislative assistance, it became a measure of wise precaution to hasten the election of a new house of assembly, in order that, in such event, no inconvenience might be experienced from the interruption that must otherwise have ensued, on the expiration of the term for which the last house had been chosen.
"It was impossible, then, to foresee that the pending discussion between his majesty's government and the U. States, involving so materially the interests of this province, should remain so long without being brought to a more decided issue. It might reasonably have been expected that the more the subject was discussed, the more would the true interests of America become obvious to the people at large of that country; and that, induced by these, long ere this, an accommodation advantageous to both parties might have taken place. We truly lament that the conduct of the American government has carried with it no indications of a conciliatory disposition. We observe that in pity to the sufferings of their own people, to whom it was infinitely more injurious than it was to those against whom the measure was directed, they have raised the embargo, and have substituted an act by which, after the twentieth day of May next, all intercourse with Great Britain and France is prohibited. We entirely coincide in opinion with your excellency, that, as a feature of hostility, this is even more strongly marked than the embargo, and when coupled with the language held by the leading people, during the discussion it underwent, as well as on every other occasion in which England was adverted to during the session of congress, furnishes additional ground for that vigilance and caution, hitherto thought so necessary; and your excellency may rely on our cordial and prompt co-operation in the renewal of all those acts, about to expire, which may be necessary for the support of his majesty's government, and the safety and tranquillity of the province, as well as in every other measure deemed equally expedient.
"In these eventful times, no transaction, however distant the scene, or however unconnected we may appear to be with the object, can be indifferent to us; and your excellency renders justice to our feelings in believing that our hearts glow with a generous sympathy in the glorious cause in which Spain has drawn the sword, even were our interests not greatly increased by the interference of his majesty's arms. We devoutly implore the gracious interposition of divine providence in favor of a gallant people, contending for their dearest rights against the worst of tyrannies; but should he, for purposes unknown to us, finally doom them to fall, Britain may at least console herself with the reflection, of having discharged a duty which cannot but be pleasing in his all benevolent eye; while the extent of the assistance she has afforded them, and the magnanimity with which she has shared their dangers, must carry conviction to the world, that she fights not for herself alone. The Portuguese nation have already experienced this truth, in their delivery from the most intolerable oppression by the successful victory of Vimiera, and the subsequent evacuation of their country by their merciless enemy: As these events have added lustre to his majesty's arms, they are subjects of congratulation and peculiar satisfaction to us, having occurred in favor of a people so long and so faithfully the friends and allies of Great Britain.
PATENT KNAPSACKS.
THE Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully solicited to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN P. LHERBETTE, 81, Maiden Lane, New-York.
To whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Latrobe, at the city of Washington. May 19—eopAm.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, MAY 22.
The beautiful Frigate Essex, Capt. Smith, left the Navy Yard yesterday, bound down the river.
The Bridge over the Potomac was on Saturday opened. Although not entirely finished, it is sufficiently so for safe passage. We learn that the Directors have permitted the passage to be free for a few days, when the Bridge will be completed.
In proof of the attention of country gentlemen to the improvement of their breed of sheep, we learn that two young rams were shorn at Northampton, the seat of Osborn Sprigg, Esq. of Prince George's Co. a few days since, whose fleeces averaged nine and a half pounds and whose carcasses 186lbs. each. At the same time and place the fleeces of six ewes, with twin lambs, averaged eight and a quarter pounds. The fleece of one of the ewes weighed 12lbs.; the whole of the wool being of a remarkable fine fibre and length of staple.
ELEVENTH CONGRESS.
LIST OF MEMBERS COMPOSING THE SENATE OF THE U. S.
New-Hampshire.
Nahum Parker, Nicholas Gilman.
Massachusetts.
Timothy Pickering, James Lloyd.
Rhode-Island.
Francis Malbone, Elisha Matthewson.
Connecticut.
James Hillhouse, Chauncey Goodrich.
Vermont.
Stephen R. Bradley, Jonathan Robinson.
New-York.
John Smith, Obadiah German.
New-Jersey.
John Condit, John Lambert.
Pennsylvania.
Andrew Gregg, Michael Lieb.
Delaware.
Samuel White, James A. Bayard.
Maryland.
Samuel Smith, Philip Reed.
Virginia.
William B. Giles, Richard Brent.
Kentucky.
Buckner Thruston, John Pope.
North-Carolina.
James Turner, Jesse Franklin.
Tennessee.
Joseph Anderson, Jenkin Whiteside.
South-Carolina.
Thomas Sumter, John Gaillard.
Georgia.
John Milledge, William H. Crawford.
Ohio.
R. J. Meigs. One vacant.
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES According to states.
New-Hampshire.
Daniel Blaisdell, John C. Chamberlain, William Hale, Nathaniel A. Haven, James Wilson.
Massachusetts.
Ezekiel Bacon, Orchard Cook, Richard Cutts, William Ely, Gideon Gardner, Barzillai Gannett, Edward St. Loe Livermore, Benjamin Pickman, Josiah Quincy, Ebenezer Seaver, William Stedman, Samuel Taggart, William Baillies, Jabez Upham, Joseph B. Varnum, Laban Wheaton, Ezekiel Whitman.
Rhode-Island.
Richard Jackson, Elisha R. Potter.
Connecticut.
Epaphroditus Champion, Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, Jonathan O. Mosely, Timothy Pitkin, jun. Lewis B. Sturges, Benj. Tallmadge.
Vermont.
William Chamberlin, Martin Chittenden, Jonathan H. Hubbard, Samuel Shaw.
New-York.
William Denning, James Emott, Jonathan Fisk, Barent Gardenier, Thomas R. Gold, Herman Knickerbacker, Robert Le Roy Livingston, Vincent Matthews, Gideon S. Mumford, John Nicholson, Peter B. Porter, Erastus Root, Thos. Sammons, Ebenezer Sage, John Thompson, Uri Tracy, Killian K. Van Rensselaer.
New-Jersey.
Adam Boyd, James Cox, William Helms, Jacob Hufty, Thomas Newbold, Henry Southard.
Pennsylvania.
William Anderson, David Bard, Robert Brown, William Crawford, William Findley, Daniel Heister, Robert Jenkins, Aaron Lysle, William Milnor, John Porter, John Rea, Matthias Richards, John Ross, Benjamin Say, John Smilie, George Smith, Samuel Smith, Robert Whitehill.
Delaware.
Nicholas Van Dyke.
Maryland.
Brown, John Campbell, Charles Goldsborough, Philip B. Key, Alexander M'Kim, John Montgomery, Nicholas R. Moore, Roger Nelson, Archibald Van Horn.
Virginia.
Burwell Bassett, William A. Burwell, Matthew Clay, John Clopton, John Dawson, John W. Eppes, Daniel Sheffey, Thomas Gholson, jun. Peterson Goodwyn, Edwin Gray, Michael Swoope, John G. Jackson, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, jun. John Love, J. Stephenson, Thomas Newton, Wilson C. Nicholas, John Randolph, John Smith, J. T. Roane, James Breckenridge.
Kentucky.
Henry Christ, Joseph Desha, Benjamin Howard, Richard M. Johnson, Matthew Lyon, Samuel M'Kee.
North-Carolina.
Willis Alston, jun. James Cochran, Meshack Franklin, James Holland, Thomas Kenan, William Kennedy, Nathaniel Macon, Archibald M'Bride, Joseph Pearson, Lemuel Sawyer, Richard Stanford, John Stanley.
Tennessee.
Pleasant M. Miller, John Rhea. One not certain.
South-Carolina.
Lemuel J. Alston, William Butler, Robert Calhoun, Robert Marion, Thomas Moore, John Taylor, Richard Winn, Robert Witherspoon.
Georgia.
Wm. W. Bibb, Howell Cobb, Dennis Smelt, George M. Troup.
Ohio.
Jeremiah Morrow.
DELEGATES FROM THE Mississippi Territory, George Poindexter.
Indiana Territory, vacant.
Orleans Territory, J. Poydras.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
REFLECTIONS
Arising out of the present condition of American politics and business, respectfully submitted to the general and several governments of the U. States, Legislative and Executive.
The recent situation of the U. S. has occasioned the government to prove the great importance of our consumption of manufactured goods. At the same time the comparative safety and comfort of the manufacturers, in a season of commercial embarrassment, was manifested. The prices of the fruits of cultivation and of the natural productions of the earth were maintained in proportion as the steady consumption by our manufacturers was great or small. Foreign manufacturers remained here, and received additions from abroad. Foreign merchants and seamen departed from us. The body of manufacturers received recruits from the body of merchants and their associates, and of the navigating citizens. The manufacturers evinced a common cause with the government against the illegitimate measures of the belligerents. Some at least of the merchants and of the commercial districts did not evince such feelings. A part of the belligerents dreaded the operations of our manufacturers, and relied, avowedly on those of the mercantile citizens and commercial sections of our country. Our military supplies were rendered far more sure, cheap and abundant than in the revolutionary war by means of our manufacturers in many very important instances. The actual and continual employment of every American production, called a raw material, except cotton, by our present manufacturers, has been ascertained. The increase of the cotton manufacture by labor-saving mills and machinery has been very considerable. Cotton substitutes for flaxen, hempen, silk and woollen goods have been very numerous and important, and are increasing.
The excitements of the planters in 1786 by the friends of manufactures to cultivate cotton, and the subsequent invention of the cotton gin, have led us to ascertain, that we can produce more cotton than the consuming world can wear. While the disorders of Europe have raised the Merino wool to three prices, being more than three hundred and fifty cents, in the country which has supplied us with our fine cloths, the same troubles and the enterprize of our citizens have given us the breed of sheep. We have gained lead in profusion by means of Louisiana, and can have no difficulty in making the whole of the simple, easy and useful manufactures of that raw material. It will be of peculiar importance in substitutes for copper
and brass. The immense extension of our frontier will ensure us the raw materials produced by the Indian trade. The great natural magazines of coal in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states, will attract the arts and trades into their vicinity, and, by means of roads and canals, will be diffused thro' other parts of our country. The manufactures dependent on bark, lime and potash are favored in the U. S. by the great abundance of those necessary instruments. The use of steam as a moving power in manufactures will soon follow the intimate acquaintance with steam engines, which the times promise. Rapidly as book printing has spread, we make all the necessary types, and some for exportation. The hatting business is considerably improved by our manufacture of the trimmings, which used to be imported, and by the acquisition of the Merino and Bakewell wool of Spain and England. The American pottery is improved by the acquisition of artisans, and the discovery of earths for the wares of the English Staffordshire character. Great improvements have been introduced in the sawing and turning of mahogany and other woods, and of marble and other stones, in turning metals, the casting of balls, of cannon, of stoves and of hollow ware. It is supposed that these and other metal manufactures demand three times the quantity our mines yet produce. If we consider the fuel, forage, buildings, and ground required by the furnaces, forges, foundaries, smith's shops and other metal works, the importance of manufactures to the landed and farming interest will appear great.
We have become deeply sensible of the duty of instructing women in something beyond the culinary art and the needle. They now more generally than ever, card, spin, weave, bleach, dye, knit, gild, paint, draw, tambour, embroider, and attend to the manufactures of the farm and the dairy. They greatly aid the tailor, the shoe-maker, the upholsterer, the hatter, the saddler and other artists in their work. It consists entirely with the wisdom and goodness of the American governments to nurse the manufactures that increase the honest resources of our female citizens—the deprived orphan, the bereaved widow, and the wife incumbered by an unworthy husband. Females do not suffer by domestic confinement, nor form unruly mobs. As a body of manufacturers, they are capable of giving us a quantity of piece goods equal to the whole we receive for consumption from Europe. We hear of thirty thousand manufacturers thrown out of employment, as an evidence of the distress produced in one country of Europe by our embargo. Let us remember, that the women of America, above fourteen years of age, are more than fifty times thirty thousand, and that they are our tenderest connections—our most loved relatives—our best and truest friends. Enable your women to be independent, and virtue flourishes, morality blossoms like a rose and vice decays. All the arguments against the unhealthiness and violence of manufacturing towns vanish before the argument of habitual domestic or household manufactures, universally pursued; and the employment of women in their own shops strengthens greatly this very strong ground.
The invention of Odior, to cut and head nails, enables us to make with ease, at a reduced price, our whole supply. This article has sustained a complete revolution, and is settled forever in our hands. The noise of an European mob of nail makers of the year 1775, is substituted by the rattle of a score of mills, in as many American country positions, tended each by a dozen artists and laborers, who can make without opportunity of mobbing or chance of sickness from confinement, our whole quantity for consumption and shipment. This most useful manufacture, which cheapens the construction of every ship, barn and house we build, demands of the landlord more iron. Our country obtains a better and surer price for its raw materials at home, and the purchaser for foreign markets is actually outbid. The manufacturers have in this case, become the pedestal, on which alone stands the landed Colossus of the U. States. So of flax, hemp, hides, skins and wool, for we import more of each, than we send to the foreign world. Cotton alone demands considerable aid. It is the interest of the planter and the manufacturer to cherish the home consumers of this raw material. Rhode Island has proved it possible to conduct the British cotton manufacturing mills in the U. States. She has succeeded. She multiplies them. She extends them into the adjacent townships of Connecticut and Massachusetts. The looms of Pennsylvania are employed on the cotton yarn of the Rhode-Island spinning mills. Charleston and Baltimore, and East Jersey and Connecticut have caught the spirit. Penn-

sylvania manifests the same feelings. The cotton goods of the Peninsula of India are a considerable injury to the consumption of American cotton wool in Europe and the U. States. Those goods greatly injure our planters. They injure our manufacturers. Nay they injure our ship owners, because we should send cotton wool to be manufactured in Europe, so as to fill more vessels, if those India goods were not brought hither and carried to Europe by our ships. We minister to East India agriculture and manufactures, and proportionably disserve our own. The great inferior classes of India cotton shirtings, sheetings and linings, might well be subjects of increased duty, as we conceive.
The home consumption of Indigo and other dye stuffs of the United States is greatly increased. This is a certain and manifest consequence of the increase of manufactures in our country. Were the qualities of our dye stuffs improved, still more would be used; still more would manufactures flourish and benefit agriculture. The French and Spanish planters in Louisiana must teach us to make indigo of superior qualities, and thus assist our manufacturers in their competition with those of Europe.
The manufacturers of cider, beer, ale and porter have occupied the American market, and ship more than we import.—Apples, malt, hops, and casks are all drawn from the landed interest. The same observations apply in a considerable degree, to the city and country distillery, and rectifying of spirits. The invention and improvement of Adison is working a revolution in this business. The support of the prices of grain and fruit, but for the distilleries, breweries, and other manufactures, and the turning so many hands to the production of cotton, flax, hemp, wool, and iron, would have been impossible. The importation of spirits ( exclusively ) in foreign ships surely ought not to be allowed, without an increased duty. Nor should the ships of one nation be allowed to bring the spirits, wines and molasses, materials for liquors from the dominions of other nations, to rival our breweries and distilleries, which make liquors of our own produce.—At least they should pay a higher duty.—The manufacture of ships, a proud feather in the cap of Columbia, ought to be cherished. It is no petty local interest, but pervades the union. We should not encourage the manufacture of foreign ships, and discourage the manufacture of our ships, by allowing foreign ships to take from us the importation of goods from other foreign countries. Holland should not bring British goods in her ships; and Britain should not bring Dutch goods in her ships. At least there should be a higher duty on such foreign importations to encourage our ship building. This manufacture is a glory to the human mind, and no country has pursued it with more honor to her intellect than the United States. It is respectfully conceived, that the national legislature ought to take up the consideration of all the ways and means by which foreign nations encourage the building, owning and navigating vessels—or in other words, the effectual encouragement of the manufacture of ships.
It is universally agreed in America, that our country cannot prosper without a flourishing agriculture. It is obvious, that the commercial and manufacturing citizens both contribute to this good state of agriculture. In the years 1784-5, and 6, the whole value of the manufactures of Great Britain is stated at four times the value of the exports. The manufacturers were by so much more beneficial to the country than the merchants, who were protected by a navy, half of which cost directly and indirectly far more than all the profits of foreign trade and navigation. Let us take a lesson in favor of manufactures from such great and undisputed historical truths.
In the United States the value of our manufactures, on an average of the last four years, exceeds the medium value of all the productions of our country, and of our fisheries, which were exported in the same years. Manufactures then give as much benefit to the landed interest and the fisheries, as foreign trade affords them. Incredible as this may seem, it is a reflected opinion, often tested by cautious estimates.
Many of our exported goods too, are of American manufacture. We manufacture all our wool, flax, hemp, metals and skins, and import of these raw materials very considerable quantities. We manufacture cotton so extensively, that the city and country stores, in the states, which do not produce cotton, have that raw material for constant sale. It is in these states which do not produce cotton, that the manufactures of cotton are introduced and extending. It is ascertained, that the cotton blanket can be well and profitably made here, and the weight of blankets in daily use in this country
can differ little from a full third of a good general crop of cotton in the U. States. The annual consumption of shirtings, for men, women and children in this country is worth ten millions of dollars. Much is and more will be made of cotton. The southern homespun of cotton, and of flax, wool and cotton is great and various. The interior and western counties of Pennsylvania remit household linens, made as in Ireland, Scotland and Germany, to pay for imported goods in Philadelphia and Baltimore. They can and will do the same with cloths made of the Mississippi cotton and that of the southern states. With such preparation, universally diffused, the immense redundancy of the raw material will rapidly promote and very soon establish the cotton manufactories.
The Greeks and Romans made statues, because the presence of the raw materials, (their fine marble) provoked them to it; so the universal spread of cotton wool in the United States, will most assuredly and very soon provoke the people of this country into the wonderfully easy and fit cotton manufactories. It will keep down the prices of all foreign goods, and will enable us to avoid those which are too dear, by cotton substitutes. The old, the infirm women, children, the poor negroes, slaves, and Indians, will all be supported and employed the better, for the manufacturing system, while the more of the able and firm will be left for the pursuits of agriculture and the ocean.
Foreign trade carries us incessantly into the field of rivalry, insult and injury, and induces wars, while manufactures being within our country, are exempted from such treatment and consequences.
It is the wish of the manufacturers, that the foreign trade, the coasting trade, and the fisheries may be treated with wisdom, justice and liberality; and it is hoped and believed that with such treatment they will steadily thrive, but it is reasonably expected that the mercantile body will feel towards the manufacturers, the same good dispositions.
ELECTIONS. MASSACHUSETTS, as far as heard from, in her late Representative Elections, appears to remain nearly in statu quo . NEW YORK has experienced an increase of federalism. The federal papers claim a majority of 14 in the House of Assembly. In the Senate, composed of 32 members, where there was before but one federalist, there are now four or five. The Council of appointment, composed of four members, is expected to be composed of two federalists and two republicans. The governor, who presides over this body, of course has the casting vote. He is Republican.
TENNESSEE—In the district formerly represented by G. W. Campbell, the whole returns were— For P. M. Miller 1107 Scattering 327 John Rhea is re-elected for Washington district; having no opponent. We have not certainly heard who is elected for the district of West Tennessee, in the place of Jesse Wharton, declined. In Davidson county the votes were— For Col. Weakley 879 Maj. Maury 256 Mr. Fisk 2 Mr. J. Lyon 9 Notwithstanding the state of the votes in this county, it is reported that Mr. Lyon is elected.
LATE & IMPORTANT FROM SPAIN.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman of Baltimore, dated New Castle, Delaware, 18th May, 1809, 5 o'clock, P. M.
"I have just this moment landed here from the brig Cerberus in 43 days from Cadiz. I sailed the 6th April, and left Spain in the most deplorable situation. The last hope—the army of Cuesta was beaten, and in no condition, according to the best accounts, of making a further stand against the enemy, who, by the accounts of English gentlemen arrived at Cadiz, were, about the first of April, advanced as far as within eighteen leagues of Seville. In short, it was supposed nothing could prevent their complete success in conquering the whole country, in a few months, Cadiz only excepted."
The writer of the above being friendly to the cause in which Spain is engaged, his information may be relied on as impartial. North Amer.
We feel pleasure, in finding that the repeal of the embargo has not put an end to the growth of wool, or the progress of cotton spinning. The following extract of a letter from Col. Humphreys will we trust, induce all those of this state who have fine sheep, oxen, or horses, to bring them to Philadelphia, on the 4th of July—would it not be well worthy of the attention
of the corporation to open the Potter's field near Walnut street, to exhibit the cattle upon; and would it not be advisable at that time to call men of intelligence, friends of agriculture and husbandry and manufactures together, and enter into arrangements for meetings yearly and half yearly?
Extract of a letter from Col. D. Humphreys, dated 6th May, 1809.
"I propose as a more certain project, to send on to Philadelphia to the cattle show, on the 4th July next, a few full blooded merinos (already engaged) and a considerable flock of very fine woolled sheep of various degrees of blood, derived from my imported flock. Now all I shall wish you to do is, to hire pasturage in the neighborhood of the city, where they may be kept well, reasonably and safely, until they shall be either disposed of or bro't back. The number will be from 60 to 80. I wish you to mention this to the gentlemen presidents and members of the premium and domestic societies, in order, if they judge proper, they may make the fact extensively known through the medium of the different papers, that the flock in question will certainly be in Philadelphia at the before mentioned time, if no unforeseen accident should happen to prevent it."
TENNESSEE.
Knowville, May 6. The following address to the President of the United States was introduced in the Senate by Mr. White, in lieu of the resolutions from the House of Representatives. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate and concurred in by the Representatives.
To JAMES MADISON, President of the U. States.
SIR, At this important and critical period in the affairs of our country, when, by the aggressions of foreign nations, we are in danger of being involved in those distressing conflicts, which have so long desolated the fairest portion of the old world: the General Assembly of Tennessee deem it proper to express to you some of the sentiments, which in common with their constituents, they entertain, in relation to the present situation of their country.
Exempt from the influence of those causes which have so long exposed the nations of Europe to the calamities of almost continual war, and placed by Providence in an extensive country, the improvement and population of which were objects of the highest importance to their comfort and safety, the people and government of the United States have uniformly manifested a sincere desire to preserve the relations of amity with all nations.
Always just to others they have desired only in return, that respect for their indubitable rights which would permit them to enjoy in peace the fruits of their honest industry, & to provide for their own happiness by such means, as without infringing on the rights of others should appear to them best calculated to promote that end. It is to be lamented that conduct so unexceptionable and dispositions so eminently calculated to secure and promote the true happiness of mankind, have not been duly appreciated by foreign nations.—The honor and interests of the United States have been repeatedly and unjustly assailed by the belligerents of Europe, and we are at length placed in a situation, and which an appeal to the sword in defence of our rights cannot be much longer deferred, unless an amicable adjustment of our differences can be effected.
While the citizens of Tennessee cherishing an ardent love for peace would be willing to make any sacrifices, compatible with the honor and essential interests of their country, in order to preserve it; they will, nevertheless, should war become inevitable, rally round the standard of their country and demonstrate to the world, that in proportion to their love of peace, is their final determination to defend and support their rights against any invader whatever, confident that whatever differences of opinion may exist among us, the great mass of our fellow citizens in every part of the union are equally devoted to the cause of their country. We cannot but regret that attempts have been made to excite suspicions and jealousies in the minds of our citizens, subversive of that mutual confidence in each other, which, in our present situation, is so much to be desired—such attempts we trust will be discountenanced with a promptitude and decision proportioned to the injury they are calculated to produce.
Called to the administration of the government at a period of peculiar peril and difficulty, we are aware, sir, of the arduous task imposed upon you by your country—but when we recollect the many proofs you have afforded of your distinguished talents and republican virtues, which have
procured you so honorable a share of the confidence of your fellow citizens, and above all when we call to mind the firm and sincere attachment to your excellent constitution evinced by your early and very able exertions in its defence we are led to indulge the most sanguine expectation, that your administration will be characterised by wisdom, moderation, and a sacred regard to those fundamental principles of our government so dear to the American people; and that under the blessing of Providence, it will prove highly beneficial to your country and honorable to yourself.
In pursuing whatever course the honor and the interests of your country may require, you may rely, sir, with confidence on the citizens of Tennessee, for that zealous and constant support which an ardent love for their country, and an immovable attachment to the constitution, union and independence of the U. States cannot fail to insure.
Accept, sir, our cordial congratulations on your elevation to the Chief Magistracy of the union, and our best wishes for your present and future happiness.
The British merchant ship Duke of Kent , lately left in with the Spitfire privateer, of Antigua, off Guadaupe—it being night, the two vessels engaged through mistake, in which the chief mate of the Duke of Kent was killed, and one boy wounded: and 15 killed on board the Spitfire . The mistake was not discovered until the privateer carried the D. of K. by boarding.
The expedient adopted by Bonaparte for supplying his cavalry with fodder, is said to be for each horse to take a small bag for corn, and a quantity of hay is bound up, with bands of ropes extremely tight, and wound round the body and neck of the animal, and in this way he can conveniently carry provisions for six days.
Pub. Adv. Philadelphia, May 16.
A duel took place yesterday morning between sir George Macklin and captain —, lately of the French army, near the black horse tavern within a few miles of this city. Sir George Macklin was on the ground about half past three, attended by his second Mr. O——, and Dr. B——; a short time after which captain F. accompanied by his second made his appearance.
The ground had been previously measured, twelve paces, but at the instance of Sir George the distance was reduced to ten. They both fired at the same moment, by signal. Sir Geo. received a ball near the groin, and captain F. was wounded in the left arm. When sir George received the wound he beckoned to his opponent to make his escape, as he was convinced his wound was mortal. Mr. O. and sir George's servant, supported him to his carriage and he returned to town.
The circumstances that produced this unfortunate affair, will not be uninteresting. Sir George Macklin is enthusiastically attached to the prince of Wales, and has, whenever it has been necessary, without ever consulting his personal safety, been a zealous defender of his character. Capt. F. is only a few days from France, and in company with Sir George and some others, the conversation unfortunately turned on the present royal family of Great Britain, when capt. F. uttered the most libelous abuse against every branch of it; but particularly against the prince of Wales. At which Sir George Macklin demanded if he knew he was a subject of Great Britain. Captain F. replied in the affirmative. When Sir George informed him that his assertions with respect to the prince of Wales were base and unmanly, equally destitute of probability and truth, nor would he ever suffer him or any of his nation to traduce with impunity the character of the prince.—Words of such import followed, that the parties exchanged cards. In a few hours Sir George received a challenge from capt. F.
Sir George Macklin had been absent from his native country (Ireland) about two years, and during that period had visited Germany, Sweden and these states. He was returning from a visit to the British ambassador, previous to his setting out for Ireland, when this unfortunate circumstance occurred. U. S. Gaz.
Louisville, (Ky.) April 26.
This day Col. Wm. Russel, of the 7th U. S. regiment with the regimental staff, and a detachment of 110 infantry and riflemen, passed the rapids in 3 flat boats, on their way to the Mississippi. Lt. Colonel Bissel arrived and passed expeditiously in a barge.
The proprietors of the Washington Theatre are requested to meet at Lindsay's hotel THIS DAY at five o'clock P. M. on part business. Monday, May 22, 1809.
BOARDING-HOUSE.
MISS FINAGAN RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress, that she still continues the corner house on the Pennsylvania Avenue May 19—
RICHARD BECK Has just received from New York & Philadelphia, a Large and Handsome assortment of Seasonable GOODS which are all of the latest importations, consisting of IMPERIAL Cords, Grenadillas, Cotton Cassimere, white Jeans, colored do. superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Mouselon & Imperial Waistcoating, Patent Napkins, Silk Hosien, Ted. Tickings, Sarsaparilla, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Dowlas, Amos Checks, Netting Cottons, Sewing Silks, Silk and Cambric Buttons, plain and Mill Muslins, figured do. seeded do. Jacquet & Jacquet Handkerchiefs, plain & figured Lenoce, Italian Mantuas, Sinshaws and Lutestrings, Ribbands, Threads, black Cambries, Kid and Silk Gloves, Umbrellas and Parasols, Damask and other silk Shawls, plush bordered do. York Tan and Beaver Cloves, Sussex do. fashionable Buttons, Boss Thread, Yellow, White, and Blue Nankeens.
1 case German Linens, 1 case 7-8 Cotton Shirting, 1 do 4-4 do. do. 1 trunk 9-8 Cambries, 2 do 6-4 do. 3 trunks Calicoes and Clintzes, 1 trunk Ginghams, 1 case Irish Linens, 1 case Cotton Hosien, 1 trunk Adelphi Cottons, 6 bales Gurrabs, Bafas, Emberies, Momodies, Cassias, and Mow Lawns, etc. etc. All of which being well selected, and on the best terms, enables him to sell them at the most reduced prices, by the piece or retail for cash or approved notes. Georgetown, May 21—31w—21w—wtf
JAMES PATTERSON, On the south side of the Pennsylvania avenue outside the Seven-bridges.
HAVING received a large supply of Prime Materials in his line has it in his power to supply BOOTS on as good terms and as faithfully made, as any of his Profession in this District. He will always acknowledge with gratitude the kindness of those who may favor him with their custom, and from a sense of duty engages that nothing on his part shall cause them to regret any confidence reposed on his skill and punctiliousness. N. B. He has for sale SOAL and UPPER LEATHER, English BEND SOLES, with every article in the finding line, and some very nice Skirting for Saddles. May 21—9t
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
ON Wednesday 31st May at 10 o'clock, will be offered for sale a variety of excellent FURNITURE at the House of Capt. James Thompson, at the the West end of the city. A list of the articles may be seen at any time before the day of sale, by application to the subscriber, and the terms (very liberal) made known. A well matched Pair of HORSES and Close CARRIAGE for Sale, in which a bargain may be had for cash, or they will be sold on terms. May 21—St
MRS. LEE, BEING impressed with the most lively sense of gratitude for the many favors which she has received from the Ladies and Gentlemen in the western section of this city; to whom she renders her most unfeigned thanks, and respects for their liberal encouragement—
She takes this opportunity to inform them, and the public in general, that a few families of the first respectability have induced her by a liberal endowment to relinquish, with reluctance, her establishment near the War Office; and to embrace a situation near the CAPITOL, in a house which is large, airy and commodious; with a beautiful garden, and every necessary appendage, suitable and convenient for such an establishment: Where, in addition to the select number of Young Ladies, by whose parents she is engaged, she is at liberty to admit a number of her former Scholars, or any other Young Ladies of respectable connections who may offer.
She likewise begs leave to inform the public, that she has uniformly attended, in a particular manner, to the selection of Professors of character and experience to instruct her Pupils in the higher classes of Arithmetic, Geography, & Music , and in the arts of Dancing & Drawings , and that suitable Masters of that description will attend the new establishment, which will commence on the 17th inst.
N. B. Her present residence on the Pennsylvania avenue to let; enquire of Mr. Buzzard, in Georgetown. Washington city, April 12—eop2m
THIS is to give notice that the subscribers of Prince George's County have obtained from the Orphans Court of said county, in Maryland, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Nathaniel Clagett, late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers at or before the 19th day of Nov. next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to HANNIBAL CLAGETT, who is hereby authorised to receive the same. Given under our hands this 19th day of May, eighteen hundred and nine.
WILLIAM MARSHALL, NICHOLAS YOUNG, WM. H. CLAGETT, HANNIBAL CLAGETT May 19—6w.