The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1805-11-04 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCXCI.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1805.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
THE Subscriber, appointed by the Directors, agent for the sale of lots belonging to this institution has opened an office for that purpose in the third house from the west end of the Six Buildings, where he will attend every day from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Lots are generally situate between George Town and the President's square, between that square and the Capitol, and about the Navy Yard, and amongst them there are some water lots, equal to any in the city. The terms of sale, cash, or short or long credit to suit purchasers; but in cases of credit, the punctilious payment of annual interest, and of the principal at the period stipulated must be well secured. If this be done to satisfaction, the purchasers may almost name their own time of credit.
JOSEPH FORREST.
October 16—1D
INDIANA TERRITORY.
Auditor's Office, Vincennes } 16th Sept. 1805. } Agreeable to an act of the territory for levying and collecting a tax on land I publish the following extracts from the said acts, for the information of non-residents claiming land within this territory.
"BE it enacted, that if any non resident claiming lands in this territory either by entry, patent, deed of conveyance, or any other evidence of claim, if his agent or attorney shall neglect or refuse to list his or her lands with the assessor of the county, when such lands may have been entered or located, between the first day of January, and the twelfth day of February, agreeably to the requisitions of the third section hereof, then the assessor shall immediately proceed to list the lands of such non-resident that may be in his county."
"Be it enacted, that the collector of each county, by the twenty fifth day of May, shall demand payment of the tax or sum assessed on each inhabitant in his county, in person or by notice in writing left at his usual place of residence."
"Be it enacted, that in case of non-payment of taxes at the time appointed, it shall be the duty of the collector to levy and collect the tax, so in arrear with costs by a sale at the court house of his county of the lands of such delinquent, whether resident or non-resident, giving at least forty days notice by advertisement at the county seat, and in some public newspaper in this territory, of the time and place of such sale."
PETER JONES, Auditor of said territory.
October 30—
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, overseers 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 20—wtt
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending NIM, a small mulatto fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches and a half high, active and well made, 23 or 24 years of age, tho' perhaps of an appearance more youthful, and cunning and artful in the extreme. His features are regular, and the expression of his countenance agreeable—his thumbs are short and unusually thick at the ends—he is an excellent coachman and hostler, having done little else than attend to horses for many years. He carried with him a short blue cloth coat, corduroy panaloons, and a dark great coat, and many other articles of clothing in a pair of black saddle bags. The above reward will be given for securing him in jail.
JOHN COLES.
Albermarle county, Virg. Nov. 1—
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX
HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete.
Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail Lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at.
George town, Oct. 12—N1&UGepif
NOTICE.
A Semi-Annual Fair will be held in the City of Washington on the first Wednesday in November next—and continue the Thursday and Friday following.
Premiums will be distributed as usual.
October 23.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the commons of the city of Washington, about the 14th of July, a large light brindle cow. One of her horns is more bent and apparently shorter than the other; her tail has been cut off where the long hairs begin; one side of her buttock appears higher than the other; there is a large white place on her left buttock; some white on her forehead and down the nose; her ear mark is not remembered. Whoever brings said cow to the subscriber shall receive five dollars reward.
JOHN LENTHALL.
N.v. 1—3t.
Two Dollars Reward.
LOST on Tuesday last, between the subscriber's house and the Columbia Bank, a Gold Seal attached to a pinchbeck chain, on the stone was engraved a shield, with the cyphers G. A. over it was cut a dove with an olive branch. Whoever returns it to the subscriber shall receive the above reward.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
Nov. 1—3t.
WILLIAM S. NICHOLLS,
HAS just received a large and handsome assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, consisting of Superior Cloths and Cambric, Second do. Rose and Striped Blankets, Kersey and Halfhicks, Red, Blue and Green Bockings, Flannels, Baizes, Fanny Cords, Velvets and Velveteens, Calicoes and Chintzes, White and Colored Cambric, Bennetts Cord and Swansdown Waistcoating, Durants and Calimancoes, Hosiery of every kind, Dimities, London Hats, Umbrellas, German and Irish Linens, India Muffs, Carpeting & Coatings, with many articles in the fancy line, which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash.
George Town, Oct. 23—3W
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—Rawtf
Wanted Immediately,
AT THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND CENTRE TAVERN; A BAR-KEEPER, to whom good encouragement will be given.
S. MYER.
Oct. 21—
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.
KING'S HOTEL.
The subscriber begs leave
to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. F. 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.
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
Ten Dollars Reward.
WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased silver Watch, maker's name Crosthwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch pan with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia.—Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above $10. and no question will be asked.
May 10—tf.
FOREIGN NEWS.
VIENNA, Aug. 21.
We learn that government has given orders for marching 15,000 men to reinforce the troops in the Tyrol. They are composed of veteran infantry and hussars. The Archduke John is to command in the Tyrol, with Gen. Mack, for his second.
The troops destined for the camp of Badoin, are on the march—to which the regiments in Bohemia are to be united. Three other camps are forming, one near Grantz; another near Luxemburg; and a third near Lutz.
Moniteur.
August 14.
On the 12th inst. the levy of recruits commenced here, and in all the hereditary dominions of the Emperor, with great activity: The movement of troops are also continuing.
August 15.
Notwithstanding all the appearances of an approaching rupture, many people are of opinion, that war will not take place, but that more probably a Congress will be held. However, it is very likely, that the whole army will be placed on the war establishment, by the first of September. Moreover, it is positively asserted, that several battalions of the frontier troops are already on their march to Italy, pursuant to orders; and that 90,000 Russian troops are already on the Austrian frontiers. A great military promotion is also spoken of, in which a Field Marshal, some generals, and major generals, will be appointed.
On the 13th inst. a train of 102 pieces of cannon, with the necessary ammunition, left Vienna for Italy; and the road from Vienna to Baden is so covered with troops, that travellers can hardly pass that way.
On the 20th of this month, the Archduke Charles will set out on his journey to Italy.
The Archduke has ordered, that in future, in time of war, the officers of foot, from the captain down to ensign, both included, shall not be permitted to have any horses with them. Their camp equipage must consist of no more than two uniforms, six shirts, two pair of boots, six pocket handkerchiefs, and two cravats. By this regulation, the officers will save much unnecessary expense, and the conveyance of the baggage by land carriage will be much more convenient.
They write from Milan, the 30th of July, as follows:—The French troops in Italy have been in constant motion, for this month past; and they assemble in great numbers, on the Austrian frontiers, especially on the river Chiese, where near Mount Chiaro, an army of 30,000 men is already assembled; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin and Mantua are also placed in the strongest state of defence.
August 17.
Switzerland demands the protection of Austria; and has sent deputies to Vienna for that purpose; but no answer has been given them.
Generals Strauch and Weissenwolf have proceeded to Galicia to guide the march of the Russian troops.
Amidst preparations for war, there are still hopes of peace. It was said Bonaparte had yielded; but this is not believed; as it is not agreeable to his character to yield; and affairs are so entangled that it would be difficult for him to give way. It is more generally thought that he will risk every thing. If hostilities do not commence this year, they will certainly begin in the spring.
SALZBURG, (Bavaria) Aug. 14.
All the troops quartered near the Turkish frontier are under orders. The Austrians are moving towards the Inn and the Tyrol. Besides the 12,000 men at Brannan, a considerable force has proceeded towards Sharding.
Moniteur.
MUNICH, (Bavaria) Aug. 15.
A general uneasiness pervades the public mind. The armaments of Austria are a sufficient proof that she is determined on war, and the immense bodies of troops which she is marching to the Inn, indicate an intention on her part to take possession of Bavaria, as the first operation. The Austrian minister has hinted that the measure would take place. In consequence many persons expect every moment to see the Austrians marching against Munich; and the Elector of Bavaria finds himself constrained to take measures of precaution for his state, and his personal safety.
Moniteur.
INSPRUCK, (Tyrol) Aug. 12.
All the troops of the Monarchy are on the march. Various camps are forming. Prince Charles has purchased the horses for his suite: The Archduke John sets out in twenty days.
Ibid.
The German papers announce, that the Elector of Bavaria has collected a
large army and train, on the frontiers of Austria; and is determined to abandon his neutrality, and join France and Prussia—whose interests are inseparable.
The general attention seems, at the present moment, to be fearfully directed to the grand question: Shall the continent continue at peace, or not?—The answer to this question will depend, in a great measure, upon the system which the court of Vienna may pursue. They who fear that peace will not be preserved, ground their opinion upon the continuance of the preparations for war, which are going on with greater activity than ever. The camp at Pettau, in Styria, is already complete, and another is forming in the vicinity of Cracow; in the Tyrol they are employed very actively in strengthening several military posts, and the levy of sharpshooters is organising again, and provided with arms. On the 8th inst. a company of cannoniers marched for that province, another for Venice, and a third for Upper Austria; at the same time orders have been sent to General Count Klenau, to march immediately with his corps to Budweis, in Bohemia, there to await further orders; this corps is said to consist of 13 regiments of infantry, and 2 of cavalry.
RATISBON, (Bavaria) Aug. 20.
A general consternation prevails here. The Russian troops are said to be on their march towards Hungary and Bohemia, menacing us as much as France. They inspire confidence in the Russians whose troops are about invading Bavaria, and even Switzerland. All these movements announce that Southern Germany approaches to the greatest misfortunes.
Moniteur.
AUGSBURG, August 19.
It is stated that the King of Prussia is assembling troops in Franconia, in Anspach and Barneth, to support the neutrality which the Princes of the South of Germany are determined to maintain, in case Austria goes to war. A treaty between Prussia and Bavaria for this object is talked of.
A large body of men is to be stationed in the environs of Lintz. The court of Vienna are taking very strong measures for the safety of the capital of the empire.
The last letters from Venice state the amount of the garrison there at ten thousand men. The greatest activity is using in fortifying the Isle of St. George. Orders have been issued to repair, as speedily as possible, all the forts and places in the Venetian territories, as well as those which cover the Venetian passes in the Tyrol and Carniola.—The troops in Austrian Italy, as well as the line of posts along the Adige, has been reinforced. At the same time we hear, that the Austrians in the Brisgau have been ordered to march to the Voralberg.
STUTGARD, August 25.
The Elector of Bavaria, it is said, will, with his family, remove to Wurtzburg, in Franconia.
BERLIN, July 20.
The baron de Hardenburg, in his note to M. Laforet, the French minister, expresses the deep regret of his Prussian Majesty at the return of the passports by M. Novosiltzoff; and at the same time observes, that the union of the Lignirian Republic (Genoa) with France, was an event much unexpected.
St. PETERSBURGH, Aug. 13.
M. de Novosiltzoff returned to this capital on the 4th inst. The troops are arriving on all sides. Count de Buxhaven, general of infantry, and military governor of Riga, and lieutenant general Essen, are already arrived. General Benninguen is daily expected. Baron de Winzingerode, is also on his return from Vienna.
The greatest warlike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire.—A messenger left this city yesterday for England, who it is reported, is the bearer of the treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden and England. It is also said, that the Prussian minister will leave this capital to-day or tomorrow.
It is said that our troops will shortly march into the Austrian territories, particularly Galicia and Silesia, in the neighborhood of Jagerndorf and Tropau. There is a report too of an embarkation of troops for Swedish Pomerania, and likewise troops for another destination.
PARIS, Aug. 31.
The frontiers of the empire seem to be menaced by the movements of the Austrian armies. Thirty thousand men are to march from the camps of Boulogne to the banks of the Rhine. This intelligence may surprise those who have even foreseen it.
In fact we might foresee that the envious hatred of the British Cabinet, and the fear with which the genius of the emperor Napoleon fills it, would induce Mr. Pitt to exhaust all the efforts of intrigue and corruption, to divide the dangers that menaced England,
and make the continent share them with her; but we may well be astonished that Austria should have so soon forgotten the lesson of experience, and that she should still give herself up to those sinister councils which have twice dragged her to the brink of a bottomless abyss.
Vanquished for several years, she had received from the magnanimity of the conqueror, more advantages than she would have dared to demand after victories; and it is against the hero, who, respecting courage and misfortune, stopped in his triumphs, and twice saved her by a generous peace, that she is going to rekindle, at the voice of a perfidious ally, a war, which, to her, will have neither legitimate object nor end.
But there is in future more than one day of Marengo to France and Austria. The Hungarians, the Germans, will perhaps be tired of shedding their blood to preserve to the English the commercial and naval despotism which has so often insulted the Austrian flag.—The French will never be tired of fighting for the freedom of the seas, from which it is wished to banish them—for the defence of their property which it is wished to destroy—for the prosperity of their manufactures, which it is wished to stifle—for the majesty and greatness of the empire which only wound the pride of their enemies—they will be faithful to the remembrance of their past glory, and to the sentiment of their present happiness.
In the storm of the revolution, when we were without chief, without law, without union, without government, and without bread, we made coalesced Europe respect the independence of our territory. The revolution is at an end, order is restored, the state flourishing; he who restored laws, victory, and honor, leads on our soldiers, and presides over our destinies. Half Europe is for our success, even though it is fighting against us—it is easy to see on which side the danger will be.
FROM THE TRUE AMERICAN.
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF NEW-JERSEY.
It is, I believe, a settled principle at present that he who loses a cause pays the cost. This is frequently unjust. For example—I owe a man 50 dollars, which I offer to pay him—he trumps up a demand of ten dollars more, and declares unless I pay him the whole, he will take no part, but prosecute me immediately—knowing that he will stand a chance of gaining the ten dollars, and in lose nothing if he prosecutes—the debt appears to be about ten dollars, the sum which I offered him—but as he gets the verdict or judgment, the cost consequently falls upon me. Would it not be more equitable, if, where it was made appear that the amount really due had been offered and refused, and where the verdict or judgment is for no more than the sum thus offered, the prosecutor should pay the costs?
Turnpike Roads.
In favor of the expediency of patronizing the improvement of our roads, scarce an argument need be advanced. While it facilitates our intercourse with one another, shortens our distance from and smoothes our way to meeting, mill, market, or wherever duty, business or inclination calls us; it raises the value of our lands, heightens the beauty of our country, and increases the wealth of the state. There is also less danger from turnpike companies, than from almost any other corporations. Banking companies and the like may have an undue influence on political questions; but turnpike roads do not furnish the proprietors with the wealth or the opportunity to do injury in this way. Our late legislators have deserved well of their constituents for their attention to this branch of domestic improvement; I hope the present will have an additional claim to the gratitude of the public by doing what yet remains undone.
On Education.
Knowledge, which is every where useful and honorable, is pre-eminently so in this free country. Besides its benign influence on society, it is the foundation on which our republic stands. The people have the supreme power in their hands; and unless they are universally qualified to choose between true and false principles, wise and foolish measures, good and bad candidates, our liberties are insecure, and our government unstable. It is not enough that comparatively a few are well-informed; that every neighborhood has its wise men to whom the uninformed may apply for information; these few when they discover their superiority, will be tempted to make use of it for their own advancement or aggrandizement. The mass of the people must be well instructed, before the pillars of republican government can stand strong. Then, our republican institutions will be firm as Atlas and durable as time. For if the people can only clearly discern their interests and need never fear but they will pursue them. The danger to a republican form of government alone—ignorance in the mass of the people—who are made the

power, the tools, and finally the slaves of ambitious and unprincipled men.
In America, knowledge is allowed to be more generally diffused than in any other country—and even here, how many of us are unqualified through defect of education, to decide for ourselves on questions that continually arise on principles, measures and men, and are obliged to rely on others more wise though less honest than ourselves. How far we are from that state of universal information, when no man need ask the opinion of his fellow, but be capable of always judging for himself? How distant from that degree of intelligence necessary to secure at once the freedom and happiness of the people, and the stability and dignity of government?
And how is this universal intelligence to be attained? Not by universities or colleges; for these are accessible only to the rich; and tend, by producing an inequality of information, rather to engender an Aristocracy than to cherish and strengthen a Republic. Not from newspapers, for besides that the veracity of these cannot always be confided in, their information, when correct, mostly relates to personal, local or temporary objects. Not in common schools, for these are unequally distributed; and are frequently taught by persons little skilled in the art of forming good citizens or useful trades; are confined to the mere A, B, C of instruction; are under few and in these bad regulations; and in addition to all these disadvantages, there are many of our fellow citizens who cannot, and others who think they cannot afford to send their children to school, and at once to lose their labor and have to pay for their tuition.
It remains, then, with the legislature, in behalf of that public whose agents they are, to devise some system by which instruction may be within the reach of every son and daughter of the community. If they cannot perfect such a system at once, let them frame one as complete as they can, and publish it to their constituents; let discussion and reflection mature it, and some future legislature perfect and put it in operation.
Let it be remembered that our liberties have cost much blood and toil and treasure—that we are the only free nation on the face of the globe—that our freedom cannot be permanent without the general diffusion of information—and that if we neglect our duty of diffusing this information, our posterity, like the mass of mankind, may become "beasts of wood and drawers of water," to a few cunning, ambitious and wicked men; our country be made the theatre of war, rapine and misery—and Liberty be left without a resting place on the earth.
LIVINGSTON.
Foreign Intelligence.
BOURDEAUX, August 30.
Extract of a letter from Naples, dated the 31st of July.
The persons at the Florentine Theatre felt the two first and long shocks. The magistrate who was present gave orders that no one should leave his seat. The spectators, while they felt the shock, found themselves at the mouths of the guns of the soldiery. As soon as quiet was obtained, every man retired without disorder. Through the night the streets were filled with lamentations, and enquiries for children, parents and friends, as if the world had come to an end. At three quarters after ten, a lighter shock was felt, and another like it after midnight. The number of persons killed in the city is very small. The number of wounded is not known, it is said 60 or 70 persons. We hear of 500 killed at Campo Basso, and the town of Ariano is entirely destroyed, and we are in continual fear of other shocks. Aversa, a town near Naples, is in ruins, as well as Avellino, Benevento, Monte-Pasco, Castellone, Mola, Gaeta, Sora, Sessa, Santa Agata d'Evoti, Cajazzo, and many other episcopal towns, are much injured. Their houses are in danger of falling, and many have been entirely thrown down. At the moment of the earthquake, the air also appeared convulsed, and the windows of the houses made a noise as if struck with hail. The wind before this noise was strong and cold, and ceased after the first shock. Vesuvius was entirely still, and but little smoke issued from it. The inhabitants near it say, that for the whole day before the earthquake, a deep sound was heard within, as from boiling substances. The damages done to Naples by this calamity are great and immasurable. There is not a house, as I told you, which has not suffered. My house, thanks to its age, has suffered less than others. Such as were new, and more solid, experienced the greatest injuries. Such as the Castello Nuovo, the royal academy, the royal hospital for the poor, the old Jesu, the famous bridges of the Aqueducts of Caserta, &c. To the palaces, of which I have spoken as most damaged, I must add the palace royal of Portici, that of the Prince of St. Nicandro, which is rendered utterly uninhabitable; the palace of the prince of Maddalone, of Angri, of Rocca, of Sangro, of the duke Della Regina, and many others in the quarter of Pizzoladone, which are seen only in their ruins. There are many streets in which it is not possible to pass, on account of the ruins, or on account of the falling buildings, and those ready to fall. In many places troops are stationed to prevent any attempt to pass. They, whose houses are yet inhabitable, from fear of another shock, do not venture to lodge in their houses, but lay in open places, on the ground, or in carriages. Persons who can support the expence, have provided tents in the fields, and a great number has gone on to Chiaja.
Last night, around the New Castle, were not less than 10,000 persons, and a very great number of carriages, so that there was no passing. Almost all the churches have suffered considerably, as I have already informed you. I shall here only add, that the Cathedral Church is much damaged, as are the following churches: of St. Augustin, St. Demetrius, and many others. However, the great church of the Holy Apostles, and the grand Convent of the Theatins, remain untouched. We every where meet the workmen who are visiting the buildings, and repairing as far as they are able. Notice is taken of many extraordinary events in different places. I shall only mention one, which respects a fountain, situated near San Germano, whose water before was sweet and pure, but since the shock had become instantly sulphurous, &c.
Boston, Oct. 25.
FROM HOLLAND, Sept. 2.
Letters are received in town from Amsterdam, by an arrival on Tuesday last, which contain the following information: "Seven vessels have arrived at this place, which were carried into England, and after a short detention, released. This circumstance has caused, in some measure, a depression in the markets. There is a report to-day that the Austrian ambassador has quitted Paris; a continental war is therefore now considered as inevitable."
FROM GIBRALTAR.
Captain Rogers arrived here yesterday from Gibraltar, in 34 days passage, and brings accounts that the combined French and Spanish fleets were still at Cadiz; that adm'ls Calder and Collingwood were before that place with a squadron of about 17 sail; and that Lord Nelson, with an additional force, was hourly expected to arrive on that station for the purpose of taking command of the blockade.
Captain Rogers further advises, that the French and Spanish troops in the neighborhood of Gibraltar, were said to amount to between 20 and 30 thousand men, and that on the event of a return of the calamity, which proved so fatal to the garrison and inhabitants during the last year, it was expected an attack would be made. At present the troops enjoyed great health, and were prepared to meet the enemy at every point. The differences between this country and Tripoli being fully adjusted, a part of the United States' squadron, then lying at Gibraltar, and consisting of 4 frigates, 2 sloops and 2 bomb brigs, were expected to sail immediately for America.
No information had been received at Malaga or Gibraltar, of any hostile disposition having been recently discovered on the part of Tunis, or any of the other Barbary powers against this country.
FROM HAYTI.
Captain Swain, arrived at Baltimore from the West-Indies, informs, that the Haytian government had determined to purchase no more American cargoes until all the debts due government had been discharged, holding what they had got in their clutches in requisition for that purpose. This will not be robbing Peter to pay Paul, but robbing both Peter and Paul—Great disturbances were said to have taken place, in consequence of Dessalines's having determined to examine all the titles by which the lands are held, and to dispossess all those who cannot satisfy him on that head.
COMMERCIAL.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Williams, dated London, Aug. 23, to a gentleman in Newburyport.
"I am sorry to acquaint you that the captors have libelled the Huntress and cargo—I have given a claim for the whole, and the vessel and such parts of the cargo as were bought in the United States by the shippers, must be acquitted. What will be the fate of the goods (if any) imported from the enemy's colonies by the shippers, is not known—no case of that description having been yet decided."
"The government has not yet given a final answer to Mr. Munroe's remonstrance against the late captures. The court of admiralty will sit in about four weeks."
LONDON, SEPT. 3.
Intelligence has been received from Admiral Cornwallis, that on the 30th ult. the Melampus British frigate, and two other vessels, cruising off the Penmarks, were chased by a French squadron of 10 sail of the line; they were standing S. S. E. and supposed to be bound for Rochefort.
Admiral Gravina, in his official account of the battle of the 22d July, says, "On the 23d we again descried the British fleet, and gave chase, they consisted of 13 ships: the chase was continued the whole day, without avail, as the enemy manœuvred to avoid a second encounter; the same took place on the 24th, on the morning of which we saw them to windward crowding all sail, and close hauled, on the 25th they were not to be seen."
Admiral Cornwallis, who has now 24 sail of the line, will in the course of this week be joined by five ships from St. Helena, and two from Causand Bay; he is also to be joined by Admiral Calder, with 20 sail of the line, when his squadron will consist of 51 ships of the line, of which nearly one fourth will be large deckers.
THE BREST FLEET.
"Ville de Paris" off Block Rocks, August 23.
"Before you receive this you will have heard of the movement of the enemy's fleet in Brest. However, I have just taken up my pen to give you a short sketch of our proceedings, and which I am the more disposed to do, as it redounds so much to the honor and credit of our gallant Admiral, who has again had an opportunity of displaying that promptitude and decision, that coolness and intrepidity, which have ever been his peculiar characteristics. About 11 A. M. on the 21st instant, while on our station off Ushant, intelligence was communicated from the inshore squadron, that the enemy's fleet in Brest were getting under weigh. The Admiral immediately made sail, and stood in with the whole of the fleet, towards the Black Rocks."
"About 2 P. M. we made St. Matthew's Point, and in a short time after discerned the enemy at anchor in Camaret Bay, their force consisting of three three-deckers and eighteen two-deckers, with several frigates and brigs. The British fleet were seventeen sail of the line. The admiral being anxious to reconnoitre the enemy himself, made the signal for the fleet to disregard his motions, and stood in, in the Ville de Paris, within about two miles of their anchorage, under several forts, and in particular one heavy mortar-battery, which threw a great number of shells at the ship. Having perfectly satisfied himself as to the position of the enemy, and the possibility of attacking them at their anchorage, the Admiral regained the fleet, and immediately made the signal to anchor for the night, and communicated his intention to the different Admirals and Captains in the fleet, that he should attack the enemy at day light at their anchorage, and that himself should lead in the Ville de Paris."
"At 3 A. M. on the 22d the British fleet got under weigh, and immediately stood in for Camaret Bay, in close order of battle. On our approach the enemy got under weigh, and made sail for Brest harbor. Our adm'l, observing their intentions, stood in as close as possible after them, then wore and brought to, together with the main topsails to the mast, in the finest line of battle that ever was seen—hoisted our colours, and waited to see whether they would be induced to engage us. They had every thing on their side as a stimulus to such an attempt, being off their own harbor's mouth, under the immense batteries, and some thousand spectators on the shore, and their force consisting of 4 sail of the line more than the British fleet. Notwithstanding all those circumstances, they were not to be prevailed on to come out. After waiting some considerable time, the adm'l made the signal for the fleet to fill their main topsails, and stand out. The enemy then, by way of gasconade, stood after us along shore, close under their forts, as far as St. Matthew's Point. On perceiving this, the adm'l again wore and stood after them, on which they tacked, and again made for Brest harbor. However, three of our ships the Ville de Paris, Caesar, and Montague, succeeded in coming up within gun shot of their rear ships, and exchanged several broadsides. Two of their ships (one bearing the flag of a rear admiral) were very near being cut off. Thus the dastardly foe, who are at this moment threatening our land with invasion, were obliged once more to take refuge in their strong holds, retreating (crowned with glory) before an inferior British force, at the mouth of their own harbor, under cover of some hundred pieces of cannon and mortar batteries. They had anchored in Camaret Bay, in order to avail themselves of the first opportunity to put to sea."
"It is important to observe, that our brave commander in chief was determined to attack the enemy, had they remained in Camaret Bay, which is as bold and enterprising an attempt as was ever planned by a British commander. It is also to be remarked, that this movement at Brest corresponds with the other movements of the enemy in other quarters, and by this timely check of their plan here, it may be of the utmost consequence in producing a frustration of all their present operations."
In the late skirmish which Admiral Cornwallis had with the French Brest fleet, part of a shell struck his breast, but fortunately did not materially hurt him.
FROM THE AMERICAN MERCURY.
The following is extracted from the Connecticut Courant.
"A SHORT CATECHISM."
Q —What was the value of imports to the United States in the year 1804?
A —Eighty million dollars.
Q —What was the value of exports from the United States in the year 1804?
A —Seventy seven million, six hundred ninety nine thousand and seventy-four dollars.
Q —How much did the imports exceed the exports in the United States the last year?
A —Two million three hundred thousand, nine hundred and twenty-six dollars.
Q —When a nation's imports exceed its exports, how is the balance paid?
A —The excess is payable only in cash; and in such a case the balance of trade is unfavorable, as more money upon the whole, is carried out of the country than is brought into it.
Q —When the imports of a nation generally exceed its exports, what will be the final consequences?
A —The inevitable consequences finally will be public and private distress. As a family that spend annually more than its income, will sooner or later be plunged
into embarrassments—so it must fare with a nation, whose imports, generally and for a considerable length of time, exceed its exports."
REMARKS.
The foregoing questions and answers are exactly adapted to the support of the cause of federalism. They were designed to show that the country was not in prosperity under the present administration; But they are an insult offered to the understanding of every man of common sense. Any man who will give himself the trouble to reflect a single moment on the subject, cannot fail to see the imposition and absurdity attempted to be played off in the foregoing catechism.
The reasoning in the Courant is, that if our " imports exceed our exports ," the inevitable consequences will be public and private distress ."
Let us examine the reasoning by common sense, and test it by familiar examples.
Suppose the whole produce or exports shipped from the United States the last year, had been worth here only Twenty millions of Dollars , and that it had been exchanged for foreign produce, which, when imported and brought into the United States, was worth Sixty millions of dollars —Now common sense would say, that if only twenty millions of property had been " exported ," and we had received for it, and " imported " sixty millions , that the country was flourishing and increasing in riches beyond example. But according to the Courant, our country will be ruined if our " imports " exceed our " exports "—which is equivalent to saying, that the country will be ruined if our produce will sell for more in a foreign market than it is worth at home.
We will put another case—An individual sends a vessel to the West Indies with a cargo worth here only one thousand dollars , but he has the fortune to sell it at the port of destination for ten thousand dollars —5000 dollars is returned in cash, and the other 5000 is imported in Rum, Sugar, Molasses and Salt—Now, according to every kind of arithmetic but federal political arithmetic, the man has made a very great & profitable voyage, and the country is enriched by it—But if the federal catechism is to be the rule of judging, the owner will be " distressed ," and our country impoverished, and ruined by such a course of trade, for the imports greatly exceeded the exports .
Why, Messrs. Editors of the Courant, this beats all your former " gull catching "—this is pre-eminently one of the deceptive arts of Demagogues.
From the London Literary Journal.
NOTICES LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC.
We are informed that the elegant publication of Mr. Becker, on the antiquities of Dresden, is intended to be completed in twelve numbers, of which each, (excepting the first, which contains ten) is to present twelve engravings accompanied with their illustrations. This seems likely to prove a valuable accession to the library of the scholar and antiquarian.
A splendid work, entitled, A Graphick and Descriptive Tour of the University of Oxford, is nearly ready for publication. It will comprehend general picturesque views, correct representations of all the principal public buildings, with their history and present state, and the academick costume. The work will be printed in imperial folio, in numbers.
Arthur Murphy died some days ago at a very advanced age. He was a native of Ireland, and educated at St. Omer's. His genius strongly impelled him to theatrical pursuits; for he even made strong efforts to become an actor. But finding his successes very unequal to his wishes he abandoned the occupation of an actor for that of a writer of plays. The number of pieces he produced was very great, and most of them were very favourably received. Some of them are considered as standard pieces at the theatres, and possess high reputation. None of them, however, can be regarded as models, or very nearly approaching the standard of perfection. It is very particularly mentioned by all his biographers that after abandoning the profession of a player, he formed the resolution of passing into that of the lawyer, but was refused admission by the society of the temple, as well as that of Gray's inn, on the score of having been a player. The same delicacy, however, or illiberality did not prevail in that of Lincoln's Inn, and he was admitted a barrister, but never practised. His greatest literary production, and that which chiefly entitles him to the character of a scholar, is his translation of Tacitus, a very masterly performance, and one of the few instances of good translation from the Classics in the English language. He published several other fugitive pieces, the memory of which hardly lasted beyond the day. Toward the latter part of his life he fell into great poverty. But during two or three years he enjoyed a pension of 200l. which kept him above want. His character as a man was in some respects amiable, but could hardly be called in all respectable; and he scarcely even enjoyed that degree of estimation to which his talents seemed to entitle him, had more dignity and prudence attended their exercise.
The Marquis of Lansdowne, who died on the 7th of May, deserves chiefly to be noticed in a Literary Journal, on account of the patronage which he bestowed upon letters. He bore the pall at the funeral of Goldsmith, and was the intimate friend of that celebrated literary party to which Goldsmith belonged. He retained Dr. Priestly for years in his house and family; and was one of the
most eminent collectors of books which this country has produced. His library in his mansion in London is one of the noblest things of the kind in the world, whether we consider the number and value of the books, or the magnificence and beauty of the decorations.
Travels.—A. P. Skjeldbrand, a colonel in the service of the king of Sweden, and a knight of the Order of the Sword has published at Stockholm a work entitled, Voyage Pittoresque au Cap Nord . This work is in four volumes, and contains a number of views with descriptions of the appearance of the country, Skjeldbrand was the travelling companion of Acerbi, who about three years ago published travels through Sweden to the North Cape. In their narratives they have pursued different tracts, the one having written as a philosophic observer of men and nature, and the other as a painter and lover of the fine arts.
Church History.—Dr. Frederick Munter has published at Copenhagen a history of the Danish Reformation. The work is comprised in two volumes; and the subject is divided into seven parts. The first gives an account of the state of the churches in Denmark and other northern countries, previous to the reformation. The second, of the commencement of the reformation under Christian II. The third, of the progress of the reformation under Frederick I. from the commencement of his reign to the diet at Odensee in 1527. The fourth continues the same subject from the diet at Odensee down to the death of Frederick I. The fifth relates the fortunate introduction of the reformation under Christian III. The sixth gives an account of the introduction of the reformation into Schleswig and Holstein. The seventh is occupied with a view of the state of the Catholic religion in the Danish territory, subsequent to the reformation. This history is the most complete which has yet appeared on the introduction of the reformation to the north of Europe.
Travels.—We understand that J. L. Klaproth , son to the celebrated chemist of Berlin, having distinguished himself by his researches in Oriental literature, has received an appointment from the Petersburg academy of sciences, in consequence of which he is to attend the embassy of count Golowkin which is about to be dispatched from Russia to China. The whole embassy including attendants, will amount to three thousand men. A number of learned men from different parts accompany it at the emperor's expence, for the express purpose of rendering this embassy subservient to science and literature. It is supposed very considerable accessions of knowledge in respect to the Chinese empire will be derived from this embassy.
Spallanzani.—According to the experiments of Spallanzani, snails absorb oxygen, not only by other organs than the lungs, but also through their shells; and this absorption is said to continue sometime after their death. Even when the shell is freed from the animal it contains, it seems to continue to absorb oxygen.
Literary Regulation.—By a decree of the French government issued on the 22d of March, the proprietors of works left behind them by authors, have the same right over them as the authors themselves. It is however provided that these posthumous works should not be printed along with those published by the author in his life time.
Chinese Literature.—M. Hager at Paris, who lately published a description of the Chinese coins in the French imperial cabinet of medals, is employed in arranging 117,000 Chinese characters which have been collected at the imperial press and will afterwards with the assistance of those characters publish a Chinese Lexicon.
Literary Prohibitions.—The vigilance with which the French government watches over the principles of its allies, as well as those of its own subjects, appears from an occurrence which has lately taken place in Switzerland. Osterwald's Geography , the school book in use throughout Switzerland, had, in consequence of the changes which have taken place in the relative situation of the states of the continent, become obsolete and imperfect. Two years ago a new addition of this work was published with such additions and alterations as were rendered necessary by the present situation of things. In this new edition, however, certain facts were mentioned which it was apprehended would excite in the breasts of the youth such feelings as were by no means calculated to confirm that harmony which at present subsists between Switzerland and her great ally. This dangerous edition was therefore prohibited by the counsel of Lausanne.
Leibnitz.—A collection of letters which passed between Leibnitz and several of his correspondents, and which had not hitherto been given to the world, has lately been published in Hanover under the following title; Commerii Epistolici Leibnitiani typis nondum vulgati selecta specimina edidit, notulisque passim illustravit Joannes Georgius Henricus Feder . This collection is contained in an octavo volume of 473 pages, besides the preface. The publisher, M. Feder, librarian to the royal library in Hanover, had for some time past been employed in collecting the various remains of the manuscript letters of Leibnitz and his correspondents, which were to be found in that library, as well as in the repositories of private persons. The number of the letters which M. Feder thus procured proved much greater than he had at first expected, and he therefore resolved to make a selection of those which he supposed would be most interesting to the public. In the performance of this task he found an agreeable means of

occupying his attention during the present distractions of his country. Besides selecting those letters which he thought would be most acceptable to the public, either from the importance of the subject or the dignity of the person to whom, or by whom they were written, the publisher has added historical notices of the different persons engaged in the correspondence, and also explanations of the occurrences to which they allude. The number of the unpublished letters of Leibnitz and his correspondents may be estimated when we consider that the selection published in the present volume is made entirely from the letters to and from those correspondents whose names begin with the initials A. and B. These letters have certainly the merit of making Leibnitz much more completely known than he has hitherto been. The present volume contains letters to and from Anthon, Bassure de Bonval, Bayle, Becke, Berustoff, Bignon, Bianchini, Boineburg, Count Boneral, &c.  Jews. —From an imperial ukase in the Court Gazette of Petersburg, it appears that the rights of citizens have been given to the Jews throughout the whole extent of the Russian dominions. After this edict, the children of Jews will be admitted like the other Russian subjects into the schools, colleges and universities. They may be received as members of the academy of sciences at Petersburg, and obtain, according to their merit, the different situations in the universities. The Jewish youth will be taught the Russian, Polish, and German languages. The Jews appointed to places under government, will wear in Poland, the Polish dress, and in the Russian governments, the German dress. The Hebrews will be divided into four classes; that of farmers, that of artificers, and workmen, that of merchants, and that of citizens. The Hebrew farmers will be all free. They, as well as the artificers, may purchase lands in the governments of Lithuania, White Russia, Little Russia, Volhynia, Podolia, &c. &c. and enjoy them in full property. Those who wish to engage in agriculture, but have no fortune, are to have a certain portion of the crown lands in the governments above mentioned. Those, who will establish manufactories, are to enjoy in their commerce all the franchises of Russian subjects. It is permitted to the Jewish workmen to exercise in the governments, where their residence is assigned them, all the trades authorised by law. They are not to be restrained by any body of tradesmen, and they may enrol themselves in any corporation they may think proper. In every thing the Jews are to have the same rights and the same protection as other Russian subjects. Nobody is to be allowed to trouble them with word or deed in the exercise of their worship, or in their manner of life.  M. Humboldt. —Among the great number of interesting facts collected by the celebrated traveller Humboldt, the following, which he has communicated to the French National Institute, is one of the most singular. Several volcanoes among the Andes throw up at intervals mud, fresh water, and what is extremely remarkable, a vast number of fishes. So great a number was on one occasion thrown, as to infect the air and cause diseases. This phenomenon however wonderful, is said not to be uncommon. Another singular circumstance is, that the fishes are very little damaged, and though their bodies are very soft, they do not appear to have been exposed to a strong heat. The Indians affirm that they are often alive after they arrive at the foot of the mountain. These animals are thrown out by the lateral clefts of the mountain, as well as by the mouth of the crater, but always at the height of 1200 or 1300 toises above the surrounding plains. Humboldt thinks that they live in lakes situated at that height in the interior of the crater, and what adds great probability to this is, that the same species is found in the rivulets that run at the foot of the mountains. It is the only one which exists at the height of 1400 toises in the kingdom of Quito. The species is here, and has received from M. Humboldt the name of Pimecodus Cyclofium .
District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit.  ON the petition of MARY BULL an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Mary Bull, that on Monday the 17th November instant, at the court room in the Capitol—at 20 o'clock A.M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors in the district of Columbia," will be administered to the said Mary Bull, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer three times prior to the said 17th instant.  By order of the hon. W. Kilty. WM. BRENT, Clk. Nov. 4—3t.
Preparing for the Press  AND will be published early in the Spring, in one close 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—  THE MEDICAL LECTURES in the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA will commence the second Monday in November.  2w3w
WASHINGTON CITY. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
Lieutenant James Biddle of the city of Philadelphia, late a prisoner in Tripoli, has been appointed to the command of gun boat, No. 1.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION. From the Lancaster Democrat.
OFFICIAL RETURNS.  The official returns have been received into the Secretary's Office from all the Counties, excepting Montgomery, Green, Crawford, Warren, Venango and Erie, and from those our accounts may be implicitly relied on.     Total M c Kean. Snyder.     Phil. city & co. 7994 4107   Bucks 4449 2462   Chester 5121 2691   Montgomery 4292 2362   Northampton 4263 3054   Wayne 306 117   Lancaster 6285 3978   Berks 5725 3718   Dauphin 3151 1039   Delaware 1577 1101   Luzerne 1098 670   44,262 25,299    18,548  East of the Susquehanna.     York 2639 1883 747   Adams 1182 852 264   Cumberland 2997 1222 1771   Franklin 2597 1228 1369   Northumberland 4456 1254 3202   Bedford 1547 1020 527   Mifflin 1389 144 1245   Huntingdon 1645 622 1023   Lycoming 1289 728 561   Centre 1289 219 1068   65,291 34,471 30,335    West of the Mountains.     Somerset 1420 872 548   Westmoreland 2756 2364 392   Washington 3387 1088 2299   Fayette 2580 1555 1025   Allegheny 2036 1125 911   Green (majority) 237    West of Allegheny River.     Beaver 996 515 481   Butler 637 268 369   Mercer 807 328 479   Crawford   Warren   Venango   Erie   majority 331   42,586 37,397    Maj. for M c Kean, 5189
From this account it appears that Thomas M c Kean has 5189; but, it is said, that in Bucks 390 were given for Samuel Snyder, which if deducted from M c Kean's majority, which some persons suppose should be done, he will then only have 4799.
A vessel arrived at Boston brings London papers to the 9th of September. The Rochefort squadron had returned to that port on the 1st Sept. It was reported that the emperors of Germany and France were to head their respective armies. Lord Nelson is despatched to Cadiz, whence he proceeds to the Mediterranean.
Louisville (G.) Sept. 12. Extract of a letter from Natchez, dated Aug. 14.  "On the 14th of this month a great part of what is called the old town sunk into the Mississippi—Twelve or fifteen houses and a large amount of property was lost; next day two more houses suffered the same fate, and last night a large piece of the town land fell into the river. The inhabitants were moving what houses remained upon the Bluff."
Carlisle, October 1. DICKINSON COLLEGE.  A Commencement for conferring degrees was held in this college on Wednesday, the 25th inst. The exercises were performed in the Presbyterian Church, in the presence of a large and respectable audience, who appeared highly pleased with the several ingenious and lively specimens of oratory.  After prayer, the following orations were delivered:  The Salutatory , in latin, on the advantages of learning; by Mr. James Linn, of Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.  An oration on honor, by Mr. G. Buchanan, of York county.  An oration on liberty, by Mr. W. Barr, of Cumberland county.  An oration on the choice of a profession, by Mr. Stephen Duncan, of Carlisle.  The degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the following young gentlemen (who had now finished their course)—  Stephen Duncan, William Barr, Geo. Buchanan, James Linn and Alexander Mahon: and the degree of Master of Arts on the Rev'd Robert Kennedy, the Rev'd Amos A. M c Guire, the Rev'd Joseph Brady, Dr. William Steel (of Carlisle) and Mr. Jas. R. Black, student of law in the state of Delaware—all former graduates in this college.  The Valedictory was then delivered, in praise of public seminaries of learning and their generous patrons, by Mr. Alexander Mahon, of Cumberland county.  The whole was concluded with an appropriate address to the graduates, and prayer, by R. Davidson, D. D. President of the Faculty.  The commencement, it is expected, will be always held, in future, on the
last Wednesday of September in every year. The proper time for students to enter college is immediately after the October vacation. Those who have carefully read the usual Latin & Greek classics, may then be admitted into the junior class, and, by pursuing the regular course, obtain a degree in two years.
Preparations are making for the college being opened on the 1st of November next, in the new and spacious edifice erected on the ruins of that which was burnt down in 1803. And in a short time, it is expected, all the students may be accommodated with boarding in the new building.
The price of tuition is 20 dollars per annum, and that of boarding about 100 dollars in private families. Few towns perhaps are favored with a greater degree of health, or hold out greater inducements to studious youth, who wish to enjoy the benefits of a liberal education.
Raleigh, Oct. 28.
The southern stage which arrived in this city on Saturday evening, brought colonel Benjamin Hawkins, Agent of the United States for Indian affairs, Mr. Barnard, deputy agent, and a deputation of Chiefs from the upper and lower Creek nation, consisting of Alexander Cornells and Tuskenhaw from the upper towns; and William McIntosh (who is the speaker of the deputation) Tuskee nee hue Chapco, Enchau Thlucuo and Che copcheico Emanuelau, from the lower towns, with their interpreter. They proceeded in the stage on Monday morning for Washington city. Their business with the President of the United States, we understand, is to treat for an extension of the boundary line of Georgia to the Oakmulgee river.
It will afford pleasure to a benevolent mind to know, that the efforts of colonel Hawkins to meliorate the condition of the savage tribes, and bring them into something like a social state, have been attended with considerable success. The Creeks have twelve looms employed, eight of them made by Indians and worked by Indian women, who also spin the cotton which they weave. The plough and the hoe are also in general use among them; and in acquiring and becoming attached to property, (for some of them, we are told, possess several hundred head of cattle and many negro slaves) and acquainted with the comforts and advantages of agricultural improvements, they are losing, by degrees, that predilection for the hunting life which characterises savage nations. The agent has introduced among them weights and measures and instructed many in the use of figures, so that they can weigh out their own articles for sale, and calculate the amount of them with accuracy. The advantages they discover to arise from these glimmerings of science, are gradually exciting a desire for an extension of knowledge, and will doubtless prepare the way for schools among them. Indeed, from the advances already made in the arts of civil life, there can be little doubt that a foundation is laid for an entire change in the disposition and habits of these tribes.
DIED In Mifflin county (Penn.) on the 10th instant, Miss Margaret Dalton, aged 116 years, 8 months and 10 days; a native of Tyrone, Ireland.
The new invented life boat, with which experiments have been making here for some time past, is buoyed up by eight cases, four on each side, water tight, and independent of each other. When men are saved from a wreck and landed, the boat may return, and some tons of goods may be put in the cases, if the sea will admit of its being taken out of the wrecked vessels. In a storm the boat is dismantled and rowed by 14 men, who are all fastened to their seats. As the sea breaks into the boat it immediately runs out of her stern ports. It is impossible to sink her. She has 14 life lines, the ends of which float with cork, by which men that are washed off the wreck may take hold, before they can be taken into the boat. She brings before the wind or nearly so, upwards of 100 men at a time from the wreck—She is as manageable with sails as any boat of her size. The Rudder is on a new principle; she has 14 grapplings for a wreck, a room ten feet wide, water tight, with copper ventilators. The whole of her construction is entirely new.
London paper.
Norfolk, October 28.  On Saturday arrived here the ship Susan and Sarah, captain Marner, from Bourdeaux. Captain M. left all his passengers except one, a Bourdeaux paper of the 10th September, at New-Port; with that he has favored us, from which, and the information of captain Marner, we present our readers with the following summary.  War with Austria was not declared when captain Marner sailed, but was deemed inevitable; as the French armies were marching in great force towards the Austrian frontiers, and it was confidently said that the French had occupied Naples.  The invasion so long talked of, has terminated as it commenced, in talk only—The camp at Boulogne was broken up about the last of August, and ninety
thousand men in three divisions marched for the Rhine. On the 1st of September, 6 regiments of chasseurs and 3 of hussars passed thro' Lille, and the next day the division under the command of marechal Davons, composed of twenty regiments of infantry, passed thro' the same place, and the paper adds, that scarcely a day passes without considerable bodies of troops marching through that place—We notice similar movements in other parts of France—Everything announces the most active preparations for war on the part of that nation.
Of the preparations on the part of Austria and Russia, the paper which we have says very little; we notice an article under the head of Venice, of the 21st of August, in which it is stated that the Russian fleet at Corfu had sailed to join another fleet having a convoy, from the Black sea. The fortifications of Venice were going forward with the utmost activity.
The combined fleets are stated in the Moniteur of the 3d of September, to have sailed from Ferrol on the 14th of August, and to have arrived at Cadiz on the 22d of the same month—But no mention is made of that fleet having sailed again, as stated in the London papers received at New-York. Admiral Collingwood (says the Moniteur ) was at anchor with 4 ships of the line, on the morning that the combined fleet entered Cadiz; he returned to Gibraltar, having nearly been captured. The minister of foreign affairs arrived at Paris from Boulogne the 2d of September, upon which a cabinet council of all the ministers was assembled by the emperor at Malmaison.
TO HIRE or FOR SALE  A MIDDLE aged, strong NEGRO WOMAN, who has been accustomed to House work. Also, a NEGRO GIRL in her fourteenth year. Apply at the Office of the National Intelligencer . October 25—tf
Allegany.  The subscriber having determined to reside in Allegany Co. Maryland, offers for sale 20,000 acres of land there and in Hardy County, Virginia, which is separated from Allegany county, only, by the North branch of Potomac. The land to be bid of 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, 25 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 stock of any kind will be taken from year to year, at the Cumberland prices, and as he will want land opened labor will also be taken in payment. A small payment will be expected at the time of purchase, say one Eighth part, which may be made in cash, good notes, bonds or slaves. 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 place in George Town is one of the handsomest in the world, is well calculated for a man of business, and particularly well for a gentle man 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 a 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 5 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
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 Princess Bradley near the premises or to the subscriber.  REBECCA HODGSON. October 2—w6t
PUBLIC SALE.  ON the first Monday in November next will be held at Public Auction, on the premises at the hour of eleven o'clock A.M. all those Lots of ground, No. 18 and 26 which were allotted and set apart for JAMES WIGFIELD of Washington county District of Columbia, situated near the low end of the Raftera Branch Bridge, and vested in me in virtue of a deed of trust from said Wigfield. Terms of sale cash.  BENSON L. MCCORMICK, July 29—1wtN:
HISTORY Of the West Indies:
A WORK in the contents of which every citizen of America must be interested, whether devoted to business or deluged with 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 author before 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 1773 and a tour of Sir William Young through several of the islands. It is accompanied by a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a history of his life written by himself, and a prefatory advertisement by Sir William Young, Baronet, M.P. F.R.S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
The subscriber, impressed with a sense of the great importance a general knowledge of the History, civil and commercial, of the West Indies, must be to every citizen of America, and of the great celebrity of the above work, proposes to print it by subscription, and respectfully offers the following for public patronage and encouragement.
Proposals for Printing, From the London copy, 3 volumes quarto.  THE HISTORY, CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL, Of the British Colonies in the West Indies.  BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ. F. R. S. A. S.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 situation of the enslaved Africans.  An historical review of St. Domingo, comprehending an account of the former government of the French part of that island, its political state, populations, productions and exports; a narrative of the events 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. &c.  A history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1773, &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 Map of Jamaica.  3 Barbadoes.  4 Grenada.  5 St. Vincent.  6 Dominica.  7 St. Christopher's.  8 Nevis.  9 Antigua.  10 Virgin islands.  11 St. Domingo, or Hispaniola.  12 Tobago. 
To prevent disappointment or complaint, it is now promised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars, and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.  With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.  The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.  JAMES HUMPHREYS.
Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut streets; and by the principal Booksellers through the Union. Philadelphia, July 15—
A CHECK LOST.  A Check payable to J. W. LILIAMSON or bearer, on the Office of Discount and Deposit Washington, for one hundred thirty two dollars twenty-nine cents, dated 25 September 1805 was given by the subscriber, which check is said to have been lost. The holder of said check is apprised that a new check will be given in ten days from this date, unless the same is presented within that time.  CHARLES WADSWORTH, George Town, October 19—4t

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND MYERS CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his Friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining house on the Pennsylvania avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding-house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and almost equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, and Public Offices; near the Theatre, Messrs. Way's Printing Office, and Centre Market; opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Duane's book store. These houses contain twenty six lodging rooms with fire places, exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, servants apartments, &c. The celebrated ridge spring, is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighborhood with flowing, cool water, to which the general health of this part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The building of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friends with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room has increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged: I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage.
SOLOMON MYER. Washington, July 24— Independence the 30th year—tf
DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing in George Town, district of Columbia, between Polkinhorn and Hall, fadlers, was by mutual consent dissolved on the first instant—those who have any demands against the said firm, will present the same to Henry Polkinhorn for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to him, he being duly authorized to settle the affairs of the said firm.
HENRY POLKINHORN, WILLIAM HALL. The business will be continued by the subscriber, who has on hand and will be constantly supplied with a general and extensive assortment of every article in the SADDLERY line, also Harness Trunks, &c. HENRY POLKINHORN. October 7—1m
VALUABLE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE.
THE subscriber being anxious to retire from business, offers FOR SALE the OFFICE and ESTABLISHMENT of THE REPUBLICAN. The situation is well worthy the attention of a printer wishing to carry on the business with a certainty of gain. The present annual income of the office is between 4 and 5000 dollars; and a person of industry and perseverance might add considerably to the emoluments. In addition to this, the flourishing state of the town of Petersburg, and there being but two printing-offices in the place, point out the certain prospect of a great increase of printing business, and that of the most profitable kind. The terms of sale will be so accommodating as to enable any person of prudence and economy to pay the purchase money from the profits of the office; and as the subscriber is determined to quit all business (if a sale can be effected) the price will be less than any similar establishment was ever sold for—being willing to take little more than the actual cost of the materials.
It will no doubt appear surprising to many persons that any one at my time of life should wish to relinquish so advantageous a situation. To such I can only observe, that though young in years I am old in misfortunes; and that they have been of such a nature as to produce a determination to spend the remainder of my days in some sequestered spot, without any wish of ever being heard of again. I have a sufficiency to enable me to do this; and there is no person now, who has any claim upon my exertions.
But notwithstanding these considerations, should a sale not take place prior to the first November next, the duty which I owe to my patrons will induce me to decline all thoughts of selling after that period. In the mean time, I shall be glad to receive the favors of my friends and the public as usual.
Further information may be had on application, either personally or by letter, (postage paid.) THOMAS FIELD. Petersburg, Va. 4th Oct. 1805.
* In the short space of one year and nine months, death has snatched from me two amiable consorts (both in the bloom of youth) and three children.
For Sale
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, Mesbico Furnace and its appendages, with four or five thousand acres of land adjoining, near the town of Dumfries, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and it is 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 ACADEMY.
TWO PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; & likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL, A committee SAMUEL H. SMITH, appointed for WILLIAM CRANCH, Spurgeon.
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education, are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR.
Has received from Philadelphia
a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennet's cord, toilettes, fancy and white Marceilles, black and figured silk, moleskins, fancy silk, Marceilles, 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, reg. entals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 8 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 Riddie 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. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greetham and Deverau, by them endorsed and by Scuj. Stoddart, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND.
To be Sold at Public Sale on the 7th day of November next at Robb's tavern Montgomery Court House 1000 acres of Land, part of Bradford's Rest—there is on the tract 200 acres of wood land—the rest is cleared, the whole well watered, the soil naturally fertile and favorable to tobacco, wheat, and corn, and admirably adapted to the use of Plaster—a considerable portion of meadow may be easily made; it is distant four miles from the Court House of Montgomery county and about 14 from the city of Washington. It will be sold a great bargain, one 4th of the purchase money down, the residue in three equal annual instalments with interest. The title is unquestionable, and a deed with general warranty will be given on payment of the purchase money.
JOHN ROMSEY PLATER. October 4—tw6w
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
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. & Treasurer. W. J. Club.
N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths.
C. M'L. Sept. 6, 1805—cptrf.
District of Columbia, Washington county, July Term, 1805.
John Hoye administrator de bonis non of William Deakins late deceased, and John Hoye and Leonard M. Deakins executors of Francis Deakins, who was executor of said William Deakins—complainants.
VERSUS
Adam Murray Stewart, Deborah Stewart, executrix of Walter Stewart, late deceased, and William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, heirs and devisees of Walter Stewart deceased, and Sabritt Scott, Walter Story Chandler and Thomas Herty—defendants.
The object of the complaint
ants bill being to establish a debt due to the complainants, and to have the same paid out of the real and personal estate of the deceased Walter Stewart, and it being proved to the satisfaction of the court that Adam M. Stewart, Deborah Stewart, William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart and Mary Ann Stewart are not resident in the District of Columbia. It is ordered by the court that the defendant give notice by publication of this order for four weeks in the National Intelligencer, and the Gazette of the United States, before the first day of December next, warning the said defendants to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the first day of January next to answer the bill of complaint or else cause, if any, why the complainants should not have the relief prayed for in their bill.
By Order, WM. BRENT, Clk. October 9—4w
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
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel; which he has commenced enlarging and improving—he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public; assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and so to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf
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.
etc. price 175 cents. Sept. 25.
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES,
PROPOSALS
By THOMAS B. WAIT & Co.
FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION,
AN HISTORICAL TREATISE
ON THE
FEUDAL LAW,
AND THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND;
With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes.
BY THE LATE
FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, L.L.D.
Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin.
To which authorities are added, and a Diffcourse 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 obsolescent the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to resort to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated 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 at 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 move paper, with a new and beautiful type. It will be delivered to Subscribers, bound in calf, at Five Dollars; and in boards, at Four Dollars.—To non subscribers the price will be enhanced. No money will be required till the delivery of the work.
Those who subscribe for ten sets shall have one gratis. To booksellers the usual allowance will be made. Portland, June 24—
The above work will be printed
from a correct London Edition—The few copies of an Irish Edition now circulating in this country are considered by the first law characters as extremely incorrect, and not to be relied on by historical authority.
To be Sold,
WILL be sold at public sale on the 16th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of the late James Weems, of Calvert county, deceased, all the Stock, Furniture, Plate, and several valuable negroes, the property of the deceased. Cash for all sums not exceeding 20 dollars, and for all sums above that, a credit of six months will be given. Bonds with approved security will be required. NATHL. T. WEEMS, Adm'r. October 25—cpw&wdof
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
SUBSCRIBERS to this Institution who have not fixed the lives on which they choose their stock to depend, will please to take notice, that it cannot be done after the 3rd day of December ensuing; the constitution providing, that after that day, there can be no change of lives. Written directions on this subject, sent to the subscriber in season, will be duly attended to. BEN: SPODDERT. October 16—cptrf.
PROPOSALS.
WILLING to engage the favor and patronage of a liberal public in general, as well as to obtain the approving voice of intelligent and delegated characters in the various parts of the Union, who are about speedily to convene at the National seat of Government, for the purpose of promoting extensive good and individual felicity, the subsequent proposals are, in the intermediate, respectfully submitted.
PROPOSALS
FOR PRINTING A PHILOSOPHIC WORK,
Entitled
THE NATURE & STATE OF MAN
AS
CONNECTED WITH THE WORLD,
AND WITH DEITY,
In the
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNIVERSE.
*****
What Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero of old, and other renowned characters of modern date have condescended to unfold only in part, is here freely investigated, and the contents of the volume offered may be said to embrace these interesting particulars, viz Deity, the World, Man, Orders, simultaneous and successive evils, natural, moral, political and religious governments, free and despotic Laws and Religions, pure and spurious Revolutions, changes, causes and effects, as awfully manifested in the dynasty of the old world, and strikingly admonitory to the happy people of the new, who compose the large family of the great American Republic, and to whom this work is affectionately dedicated.
CONDITIONS.
 1. It shall be printed on the best paper, and with a good type, neatly bound and lettered, price ONE DOLLAR.  2. It shall be put to press with all convenient speed, and as soon as a prospect of remuneration can be ascertained from a generous public—The preface will give a review of the Author, and his motives for solicitation and encouragement; and though a small star in the republic of Letters, yet visible, and approximating to a more brilliant constellation, when the luminous sun of Truth and Light will arise in meridian lustre, and dispel the mist of error and the clouds of darkness. 
Signatures will be received at the office of the National Intelligencer, the book stores in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, where printed proposals will be duly deposited.
A Valuable Tract of Land
FOR SALE,
LAYING on the main road, leading from Charlottesville to Washington city, containing 368 acres; six miles from Cupper Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchant and saw mills. The situation pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and sixteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expense and a superabundance of large and lofty timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three rooms on a floor, a good kitchen a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—there is a good chance to feed a large crop of grain on it this fall. I will take negroes to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises. MORTON PANNELL, Cupper county, Virginia. August 21—wtr
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