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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
Vol. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCX WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1805. PAID IN ADVANCE.
DOCUMENTS
Accompanying a MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT of the United States. Comprising at full length all the papers not previously inserted in the National Intelligencer.
St. Juan, (Porto Rico) } Sept. 12th, 1805. } James Madison, Esq. Secre- } tary of State of the U. S. } of America.
SIR, When depredations on neutral property by powers at war, become the order of the day, when no respect is paid to existing treaties, I conceive it a duty incumbent on every individual, to note every such infringement, and to give advice of it to the executive of that government to which he belongs.
As I am unaccustomed to a forensic style I shall simply relate my own case, and whatever has come under my immediate observation during my short stay in this island. I left Norfolk on the 1st June last in the brig Catharine, bound for the island of Antigua, laden with a cargo of provisions and lumber, where I arrived, and sold said cargo. I left the island of Antigua on the 29th July, with a return cargo, bound back to Norfolk. On the 4th August in lat. 23 deg. 10 min. N. and lon. 63 deg. west, was captured by the French brig called General Blanshor, John Baptiste de Bruse, commander, and sent into one of the ports at the west end of this island. The privateer plundered me of my stores and ship's provisions and part of the cargo. The vessel was immediately stripped of her sails and rigging and sent on shore, my people taken out, put on board of another vessel and sent out of the island. Under these circumstances I came to the city and applied to the governor requesting his interference, stating to him that my papers were perfectly regular and that my capture was of course illegal; and I likewise requested him to order security to be given for the amount of my brig and cargo, as the agent of said privateer was a resident merchant of this city. But all my representation has been to no effect. He has absolutely refused to take cognizance of my business. My papers remain in the hands of Mr. Duabon the agent of the captors. I may be detained here many months to come and the vessel and cargo exposed to a total loss. My trial, if any I am to have, must be by the determination of this government either at Martinique or Guadeloupe; thus under the present circumstances this island may become the asylum of pirates and robbers. No pretence has been given for my capture, as I came from an English island I might have English property on board. At the time of my capture, my cabin boy was carried on board the privateer, and put in irons, threatened with severe chastisement unless he would declare that specie was deposited in some part of the vessel. This attempt proving fruitless, I now, (in all probability) must be the victim of measures dictated by men without principles of honesty or honor. Thus far as relates to myself, I shall now take the liberty of relating to you some other particulars that have come under my observation. At my arrival at the port of my entry on the west end of the island I found at anchor the brig Susanna of Portland, (Me.) the captain's name I do not recollect; said brig arrived the day before and prize to the same privateer; she was from Portland bound to Jamaica and was taken on her outward bound passage with a cargo of fish and lumber; said brig was immediately unloaded and ballasted with sand, and without more ceremony the captain and crew of said vessel, together with the mate and crew of my own vessel, were shipped off with a very scanty supply of provisions, and left to search for the first port they could make. On the 4th inst. arrived the brig Polley of Triverton (R. I.) captain Trip; & the 5th inst. the schooner Mary Ann of Boston, captain Anthony, and bound to the island of Barbadoes, loaded with cattle and horses and provisions under deck. They are prizes to a Spanish Sebech from Cadiz bound to Vera Cruz. The captains live still on board with their crews, and may remain so for many days to come, while the captor and his agent are prosecuting every measure to effect the condemnation of said vessel as lawful prizes.
I am, &c. (Signed) JOSEPH LEONARD, Native of New Hampshire and resident of Virginia. New-Orleans, August 7th, 1805. SIR, In my communication of the 29th inst. was included a letter to me, from the marquis de Casa Calvo, (soliciting that the Spanish officers now in this territory may be exempted from the payment of the municipal tax) together with a copy of my answer thereto. I now have the honor to transmit you a second letter from the marquis, on the same subject, together with a list of the officers alluded to; and if it be not improper, I should be glad to hear your sentiments as to the propriety of your ex-
tion solicited: my own opinion is, "that the officers generally, who possess property within this territory, are liable to taxation; nor can an exemption be made in favor of the marquis and the members of his family, until he shall have been recognized by the president as an agent of Spain." You no doubt, will be surprised to find so many foreign officers in this city; the fact is, sir, they are wedded to Louisiana, and necessity alone will induce them to depart. I have repeatedly, by letter and verbally, informed the marquis that the continuance in this territory of "so many Spanish officers so long beyond the right occasion for it," was not seen with approbation, and urged their departure. The marquis has often assured me of his disposition to comply with my wishes, but you will perceive that the inconvenience is not yet remedied. I have the honor to be, Sir, With great respect, Your humble servant, WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE, The honorable JAMES MADISON, SECRETARY OF STATE. To the governor of the Territory of Orleans.
SIR, In consequence of the letter that your excellency has been pleased to write to me, relating to the doubt which I manifested concerning the persons employed in the commission of limits and other subjects of his Catholic majesty, who are yet in, but about to depart from this province, I enclose to your excellency the lists of the persons who now compose the said commission, together with that of the individuals who are about to depart from this country, as soon as their business therein shall be terminated; and also that of the retired individuals, and of the widows on pensions, who may remain in this province. May your excellency live many years. Signed, THE MARQUIS DE CASA CALVO. New-Orleans, the 2nd of Aug. 1805. I do certify the above translation. MOREAU LISLEY, Interpreter.
A list of the individuals composing the expedition of the limits of the province of Louisiana, as approved by his Catholic majesty's order of the 20th August, 1804. Principal commissioner—the brigadier general, marquis de Casa Calvo; Associate commissioner—lieutenant col. don Joseph Martinez, de Crosa, brigadier major in the corps of engineers; Secretary—the commissary at war ad honores, don Andrew Lopez Armesto; Clerk—the first sergeant of the regiment of the Havanna, Antonio Martinez; Captain—don Nicolas Finiels; Captain in the army—don Stephen Minor; Captain in the militia—don Thomas Power; Chaplain—don Sebastian Gili; Surgeon—don Joachim Abladeado; Commander of the escorting troops—don Benigno Garcia Calderon, adjutant in the regiment of Louisiana; Sergeant of the same—John B. De la Cruz, with a corporal and ten grenadiers; Adjutant—don Ignatius Fernandez, adjutant of the regiment of Louisiana; Officer of the revenue—don John Tala; Clerk of the same—don Felix Tala, his son; Surgeon of the hospital—don Fernando Moreau; Commandant of the galleys and smaller boats—don Anthony Molina; Carpenter—Manuel Guillemain. NOTE. That for the purpose of purchasing timber for the navy, the fourth officer of the naval administration, don Anthony de J. Carra, and his clerk, don John B. Bernendez, are in this place. Signed, ANDREW LOPEZ ARMESTO, Secretary. New-Orleans, 30th of July, 1805. MOREAU LISLEY, Interpreter.
List of the persons employed by his Catholic majesty, who are to depart as soon as their business shall be terminated. ADMINISTRATION OF THE KING'S REVENUE. 1 Don John Ventura Morales, paymaster general of the army, late intendant, pro tempore, in this province; 2 Don Gilbert Leonard, treasurer of the army, late paymaster general, pro tempore, in the said province; 3 Don Manuel Armirez, treasurer, pro tempore; 4 Don Cayetano Valdez, secretary of the intendant; 5 Don Francis Arroya, destined by a royal order for Porto Rico; 6 Don Joseph Rueda, who is to go to Campeche. CUSTOM-HOUSE. 1 Don Joseph Anthony de Hoz, administrator; 2 Don Anthony Morales, treasurer; 3 Don Manuel Toledo, officer of the guard of the custom-house.
Royal-Hospital. 1 Don Joseph Trutas, surgeon, who has order of the king to retire into Pensacola. Surveyor-General. 1 Don Charles Trudeau. Signed, DON ANDW. LOPEZ ARMESTO, Secretary of the commission. New-Orleans, 30th July, 1805. I do certify the above translation. MOREAU LISLEY, Interpreter.
A list of the officers in his Catholic majesty's service, who are to depart immediately after having terminated their business. OFFICERS WHO BELONGED TO THE LATE STAFF OF THIS PLACE. Town major—lieut. col. don Gilberto Guillemain, who is on the point of going to Pensacola; Adjutant—lieut. col. don Paul le Blanc, who is to go to the same place; Adjutant—captain Henry Mentzinger, who is ordered to go to the said place. OFFICERS OF THE REGIMENT OF LOUISIANA. Captains. Lieut. col. don Zenon Trudeau, } They ought don Ignatius De- } to have join- lin, } ed their don Joseph le } corps, & for Blanc, } not having don John Las- } yet done it size, } are exposed don Felix Tru- } to lose their deau, } commissions. Milicia. Captain—don Lewis de Clonet, late commander of the same. Army. Lieut. col.—don Peter Rosseau, who has solicited his retreat. Captain—don Henry Peyroux. Posts. Don Peter Marin, late administrator of the same. Signed, ANDREW LOPEZ ARMESTO. New-Orleans, July 30th, 1805. I do certify the above translation. MOREAU LISLEY, Interpreter.
List of the retired officers, and of other persons employed in the service of his catholic majesty, who remain in this province, in order to settle their business, or on account of their old age or usual infirmities. 1 Don Nicholas D'Annoy, colonel of the royal corps of artillery; 2 Don Manuel Perez, lieut. colonel; 3 Don Peter Favrot, lieut. col. and captain of grenadiers, (with a royal permission for two years.) 4 Don Manuel Panzos, } 5 Don Francis Rivaz, } Captains. 6 Don Joseph Barmonde, } 7 Don William Dupare, } 8 Don Lewis Tudié, } Lieuts. with the 9 Don Stephen La- } grade of cap- morandier, } tains. 10 Don Charles Morant, adjutant general of militia; 11 Don Charles de Villers, } 1st lieuts. of militia 12 Don Jno. Vives, } (with a royal per- 13 Don Peter Foulon, } mission for 3 years. 14 Don Joseph Piernas, } 15 Don Manuel Soileau, } Lieuts. of 16 Don James Fernandez, } militia. 17 Don Silvestre, } 18 Don Henry Darcancel, officer of administration. NOTE. By a particular favor of his majesty, the widows of the persons employed, who are enjoying of pensions, though they are unable to go to Pensacola, are the following: 1 Donna Marquisita Waths, widow of the brigadier don Manuel Gayero de Limos, late governor of this province; 2 Mrs. Villemont; 3 Mrs. Bouligny; 4 Mrs. Paris; 5 The baroness de Browner; 6 Mrs. Trevino; 7 Mrs. Causot; 8 Donna Francoise Trudeau; 9 Mrs. Zespedes. NOTE. There was a small number of retired serjeants and privates, who are to go to Baton Rouge or Pensacola. Signed, ANDREW LOPEZ ARMESTO. New-Orleans, 30th July, 1805. I do certify the above translation. MOREAU LISLEY, Interpreter.
The governor of the Mississippi territory to the Secretary of state. MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY, TOWN OF WASHINGTON, 14 Sept. 1805. SIR, The enclosed affidavits marked No. 1, to 11, inclusive, will inform you of some outrages committed within this territory by two Spanish parties. The letters marked No. 1 to 5, and an order to col. Elias, will inform you of the steps which I have thought it advisable to take. The messenger with my letter to governor Grand Pre has not returned, although he was requested, and undertook to be back by this morning. I have not received any answer to my dispatch to you on this subject of the
14th June. If, sir, I am to risk any thing on this occasion, it shall be in defence of the liberties and the property of the citizens, and in support of the honor and independence of my government: and I hope the measures taken and advised by me will not be found adverse to the views of the executive or to the interest of the United States. I am, with respect, yours, Signed, ROBERT WILLIAMS. The Hon. James Madison, } Secretary of State. }
AFFIDAVIT No. 1. WILKINSON COUNTY, Mississippi Territory. Personally appeared before me, one of the justices of the peace for said county, Arthur Cobb, jun. and being duly sworn according to law, on his oath deposed, that on the night of the 3d of September, 1805, being at the house of Samuel Kemper, or otherwise the tavern of the Kemper, between the hours of eleven and twelve, he wakened from his sleep by the cry of murder and robbers. On leaving his bed, he saw a man in actual contest with Samuel Kemper—on proceeding further he saw another man and afterwards one more, & all being armed with the instruments of death, such as guns and pistols, he thought proper to retreat to call assistance; that afterwards a pistol was found, which must have belonged to one of those men, and from every appearance he believes it to belong to Ira Cook Kneeland. (Signed) ARTHUR COBB, jun. Subscribed and sworn to before me, (Signed) JOSHUA BAKER, J. P.
AFFIDAVIT No. 2. Likewise, as sheet No. 1, appeared William Westberry, and deposeth, that at the same time being awakened from his sleep by the breaking open the door, that on rising he saw, he thinks five men in the act of beating with a stick Samuel Kemper in the town of Pinckneyville—that he saw them drag him by the hands, heard the men give orders to tie his hands with a rope—that said Samuel Kemper gave the cry of murder, and that was the last he saw or heard of them. (Signed) WILLIAM WESTBERRY. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3d day of September. (Signed) JOSHUA BAKER, J. P.
AFFIDAVIT No. 3. Likewise at the same time appeared before me James Latta, who deposeth on oath, that at the same hour, being just awakened by some man requesting to see Samuel Kemper, he heard them ask for whiskey, and being asked who he was, said a friend; that they then being in the house, broke open the door of said Kemper's private lodging room, that he, Latta, attempting to rise, was thrown back on the bed by two men, who said they would take his life if he spoke. That there appeared to be five men in number, and all disguised in black paint, that after some short time he got an opportunity of escaping, when he went for assistance, and before his return they had borne off the said Samuel Kemper, and he saw them no more. (Signed) JAS. LATTA. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3d day of September. (Signed) JOSHUA BAKER, J. P.
AFFIDAVIT No. 4. WILKINSON COUNTY, Mississippi Territory. Personally appeared before me, one of the justices of the peace for said county, John Atkinson, Henry Gamheart, Richard Richardson and John Whittaker, who being duly sworn according to law, on their oaths depose, That on the night of the 3d Sept. 1805, being at the house of Nathan Kemper, in the vicinity of Pinckneyville, between the hours of 11 and 12, they heard some person hail the house, and on being asked two or three times who they were, they steadfastly affirmed it was captain Abrams. Immediately afterwards they opened the door, which swung on the inside of the house and was fastened by a string on the inside—immediately on this Reuben Kemper appeared to be only at that moment awakened from his sleep, asked who was there? when they immediately seized him, dragged him out of the house, and tied him, after bruising him very much with a club or club. Almost at the same time they dragged Nathan Kemper from the bed wherein he lay with his wife, and tied him also, but did not beat him as much as they did Reuben. Said Nathan Kemper requesting to see his wife, was refused in very rough language; she likewise was refused in her request of seeing her husband. On Nathan Kemper's asking what they had done to deserve such treatment, was answered, God damn! you have ruined our coun-
try, which he, Atkinson, believes to be the American territories of Spain.—That the said Nathan Kemper's wife received considerable injury from the violence of these men, who all appeared armed with guns, pistols or clubs.—That in the act of confining the above two men, they cocked and uncoked their guns a great many times, and ordered every man in the house to tell his name, and kept a strict guard at both the doors of the house, and would not admit of any one of the family or any one that did not belong to their party passing and repassing, as they frequently presented their guns cocked, and said they would blow the first one through whomsoever attempted to oppose them. That they then gave a regular military ward, forward march, and at the second word of command they proceeded on their way, and bore off both Reuben and Nathan Kemper. That the next morning they saw a considerable quantity of blood apparently issuing from the wounds of Reuben Kemper. (Signed) JOHN ATKINSON, HENRY GAMHEART, RICHD. RICHARDSON, JOHN WHITTAKER. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3d day of September. (Signed) JOSHUA BAKER, J. P.
AFFIDAVIT No. 5. Territory of Orleans. County of Point Coupee, Sept. 5, 1805. On this day appeared before me, Ebenezer Cooley, a justice of the peace for the county of Point Coupee, Nathan Kemper, who being duly sworn, declared: That on the night of the 3d inst. as he believed, between the hours of 11 and 12, the doors of his house were forced open by a party of armed men, amounting, as well as he could ascertain, to the number of 18 or 20; that as soon as the party had entered, they cried surrender, seized his brother Reuben, and dragged him out at the door. After a struggle, during which they had beat him with a club, and so choked him that he had barely power to say—I surrender. During this time a part of the same party seized the deponent by different parts of the body, and dragged him from his bed where he lay with his wife and child, out through the door; after which he heard some of the party who remained in the house cry out, if the bitch utters another word, put her to death. Whereupon he heard a blow given at the bed, and though he frequently called to his wife to know if she was still alive, could get no answer. After the deponent and his brother Reuben had been fast bound, they were conducted along the road leading to Pinckneyville, as far as the plantation of Mr. Abraham Haton, being still within the limits of the Mississippi territory; and thence down the main road leading towards the line of demarcation. At some small distance above the line, they were conducted a short way into the woods, where they halted a considerable time, until he heard a detachment of the same party coming along the main road, to which they were again led back from the wood, and discovered their brother Samuel Kemper, in the custody of the said detachment. From thence they were conveyed across the line of demarcation, and delivered to capt. Solomon Alston, by whose party they were put on board a pirogue at Tunica landing, under a guard of six armed men, who said their orders were to take them to Baton Rouge, and there deliver them at the fort. From Tunica they departed about day-break, and as they passed along by the shore of Point Coupee, called out that they were American citizens, and clandestinely taken from their habitations within the Mississippi territory. After which they were accused by lieutenant Wilson, commandant of the garrison at Point Coupee. The deponent further says, that among those who surrounded his house, he recognized the following persons: Minor Butler and his brother-in-law Ritchie, Abraham Horton and several of said Horton's negroes, all inhabitants of the Mississippi territory. (Signed) NATHAN KEMPER. Sworn before me this 5th day of September, 1805. (Signed) EBENEZER COOLEY, Justice of the Peace.
AFFIDAVIT No. 6. Territory of Orleans, County of Point Coupee, Sept. 5, 1805. On this day appeared before me, Ebenezer Cooley, justice of the peace for the county of Point Coupee, Samuel Kemper, who being duly sworn, declared: That on the night of the 3d inst. about the hour of twelve, as he believed, being at his house in the town of Pinckneyville, in the Mississippi territory, he heard a knocking at the door, and asked who was there? An answer was made, which he did not understand, and the outer door burst open. The door of the bed room was then forced, and a blow made at the bed with a double barreled gun.

Deponent was then seized, and dragged out of the bed by a number of men, who drew him into the room which they had first entered, and from thence after a struggle into the street. He was then thrown on the ground, and a rope was tied round his neck, by which he was dragged about one hundred and fifty yards. He was then suffered to stand upright, and attempted, by crying out, to give an alarm, upon which he received a stroke of a pistol on the head, by which he was stunned. The rope being removed from his neck to his arm, he was compelled to run for the space of about a quarter of a mile, after which he was forced to get up behind a man on horseback: a negro who ran on foot still holding the rope by which his wist was tied. He was then led along the main road across the line, and delivered to a party of men, who conducted him to the landing of Bayou Tunica. Then he was put on board a piroque, with his two brothers, Reuben and Nathan Kemper, and conducted down the river towards Baton Rouge. When opposite Point Coupee, they gave the alarm and were received by lieut. Wilson, commandant of the garrison of Point Coupee.
(Signed) SAMUEL KEMPER Sworn before me, this 5th day of September, 1805. (Signed) EBENEZER COOLEY, Justice of the peace.
AFFIDAVIT, No. 7. Territory of Orleans, County of Point Coupee, Sept. 5th, 1805. On this day appeared before me, Ebenezer Cooley, justice of the peace for the county of Point Coupee, Reuben Kemper, who being duly sworn, declares:
That on the night of the 3d inst, about the hour of 12, being at the house of Nathan Kemper, within about two miles of Pinkneyville, within the limits of the Mississippi territory, the house was surrounded, & the doors thereof forced open, by a party consisting of at least nineteen persons, whereof some were negroes, and some white men in disguise. That among the latter he recognized and personally knew the following persons: Louis Richele, Miner Butler, Abraham Horton, James Horton, and two others, whose names he did not recollect, but expected soon to be able to ascertain, all of whom are inhabitants of the Mississippi territory; and Marcus Carr, James Say, Philip Say, and others, residing within the Spanish lines. Of the negroes, whose number amounted to seven, at least three, whose names are William or Bill, Nat and Moses, and others whose names he did not recollect, he knew to be the property of the above mentioned Abraham Horton. That the said party, all of whom were well armed, after having forced their way into house, violently forced him from his bed room, after a struggle of about 15 minutes, during which he received several violent blows on the head and face; and after having torn off his shirt and tied him with cords, forced him over the line into the Spanish territory, where they delivered him up, with his two brothers, Nathan and Samuel Kemper, bound in the same manner, to Solomon Alston, who commanded a large party of armed men. That said Alston received them within 10 or 15 feet of the line, on the Spanish side, that from thence they were conveyed to the Bayou of Tunica landing, bound as already mentioned, and nearly naked, where they were put on board a piroque, and there tied all three together, by orders of said Alston. That said piroque was commanded by William Breher, and manned by Charles Stuart, Adam Bingham, John Ratliff, George Rowe, and John Morris; that they departed from the Bayou Tunica for Baton Rouge, at day break, where said William Barker had orders to deliver the prisoners up to governor Grand Pre. That as they passed along the shore of Point Coupee, the prisoners found means to declare their situation to doctor Powles, who immediately gave information thereof to lieut. Wilson, commandant of the garrison of Point Coupee. That lieut. Wilson immediately manning his boat, boarded the piroque, and took the prisoners, with those who conducted them, into custody, about the hour of 12 the same day.
(Signed) REUBEN KEMPER. Sworn before me, this 5th day of September, 1805. (Signed) EBENEZER COOLEY, Justice of the peace.
AFFIDAVIT, No. 8. Territory of Orleans, County of Point Coupee, September 5, 1805. On this day appeared before me, Ebenezer Cooley, justice of the peace for the county of Point Coupee, Adam Bingham, who being duly sworn, declared, that on the night of the 3d instant, at a very late hour, he was one of a party commanded by a captain Alston, and stationed within a few yards of the line of demarcation, at the Spanish side, for the purpose, as declared by captain Alston, of seizing the Kemper, who were expected to come from the American territory. That at the distance of about fifty yards above the line, he saw a party approach who were hailed by captain Alston, to whom they delivered three prisoners. The party to which deponent belonged was then ordered by captain Alston to conduct the prisoners to Bayou Tunica, where the prisoners were put on board a piroque and ordered off for Baton Rouge, at about day break on the fourth. That as they were passing opposite the post at Point Coupee their piroque was boarded by lieutenant Wilson, with a party of his men, who took the prisoners and their conductors into custody. (Signed.) ADAM BINGAMAN. Done before me. (Signed) EBENEZER COOLEY, Justice of the Peace.
AFFIDAVIT, No. 9. Territory of Orleans, County of Point Coupee, September 5, 1805. On this day appeared before me, Ebenezer Cooley, justice of the peace for the county of Point Coupee, William Barker, who being duly sworn, declares: That on the night of the third instant, he was one of a party of militia commanded by captain Alston, which party was stationed for about two hours within a few paces of the line of demarcation on the Spanish side. That they heard a noise which was made at a short distance above the line, and soon after saw a party cross the line, who delivered to captain Alston three prisoners, whose names were Reuben, Nathan and Samuel Kemper. Captain Alston ordered the prisoners to be immediately conducted to the Bayou Tunica, where they were put into a piroque to be conveyed to Baton Rouge; that deponent was commanded by captain Alston to keep a strict watch on them, and to give them no opportunity of escaping until he should deliver them at the fort of Baton Rouge; that as deponent was passing opposite the garrison of Point Coupee, his piroque was taken by a superior force commanded by lieutenant Wilson, commandant of the garrison of Point Coupee, who took into custody the prisoners, and the party by whom they were conducted. (Signed) WILLIAM BARKER. Sworn before me this 5th day of September, 1805. (Signed) EBENEZER COOLEY, Justice of the Peace.
AFFIDAVIT, No. 10. Mississippi Territory, ss. Be it remembered, that William Flanagan, jun. of Wilkinson county, in said territory, personally appeared before the undersigned, one of the superior judges for said territory, and being of lawful age, upon his oath deposeth and saith, that lieutenant Glascock and a party of twelve light horse, being part of captain Jones' company or squadron of Spanish light horse, on the afternoon of the 21st day of August last, came over the line of demarcation to this deponent's house, which is on the Tichau creek, about two miles above the line, and took him and his wife and carried them about five miles below the line, and kept them under guard all night, and next morning dismissed his wife who was taken home by her brother, who had been sent after them by her father. That after she was dismissed they carried this deponent 15 miles further, and told him he must go to jail or give up his horse. He refused to give up his horse till they cocked their guns and pistols all round him, there being eight of them then present, and said he must pay them their expenses, give up his horse, or go to jail. He replied he had rather lose his horse than go to jail. Whereupon they took his horse, bridle and saddle and dismissed him, and he returned home on foot. The names of the men who composed said party of eight horse were John Glascock, lieutenant, Benjamin Le Near, also an officer, Abraham Jones, son of the captain Kennedy, William Lee, John Bates, Hite, Obiel Brewer, Comer, and the names of the others he does not recollect; and further says that most of the party were formerly American refugees who fled to the Spanish country, and further saith not. (Signed) his mark WILLIAM FLANAGAN. Taken this 7th day of September, 1805, at the town of Washington, in the territory aforesaid, before (Signed) THOMAS RODNEY.
NOTE.—The within deponent, Thomas Holden, says, that it was reported that William Flanagan, sen. had killed a certain John Sharp, as within mentioned, and had fled from the Spanish part of the country, and that his wife, after he had fled, also left the country, and brought their stock and goods above the line, and left them in the care of William Flanagan, jun. who is nephew to William Flanagan, sen. and son-in-law to said Thomas Holden, and that this was the only pretext the Spanish light horse had for coming above the line and behaving as they did. (Signed) THOMAS RODNEY.
AFFIDAVIT, No. 11. Mississippi Territory, ss. Be it remembered, that Thomas Holden, sen. of the county of Wilkinson, in said territory, personally appeared before the undersigned, one of the superior judges of said territory, and being sworn, deposeth and saith, that he lives in said county, on the Tichau, about half a mile above the line of demarcation, upon land which he claims by preemption, and now cultivates; that on the afternoon of the twenty-first day of August last, lieutenant John Glascock, and twelve men of the Spanish light horse, part of captain Jones' company or squadron of West Florida, came over the line of demarcation to this deponent's house, and enquired for William Flanagan, sen. who had lived about seven miles below the line, in the Spanish territory, and, as they said, had killed a certain Joseph Sharp, also a Spanish subject; and said that they were in pursuit of said Flanagan, and enquired of this deponent if he had seen Flanagan, or knew where he was. This deponent replied, that he had not seen him for six months, but heard that Flanagan and his family had gone up to the Bayou Pierre. When said company came up, this deponent was sitting on his fence, about fifty yards from his house, and after what had passed as before related, an officer among them by the name of
Le Near, ordered this deponent to go to his own house, saying that he should put him and his family under guard. To which this deponent replied, that he would not be put under guard by him, unless he had authority from the United States or the officers of this territory to do so. Whereupon the officer drew his sword or dirk, and threatened to run this deponent through in an instant if he did not submit. Then one of the company cocked his pistol, but said nothing. Then Glascock came up with a rifle in his hand, and ordered this deponent to go along instantly, or he would make him. This deponent replied, that he would not go; that they had no business above the line, and ordered them to go below, where they belonged. Le Near replied to this, that his authority was above the line, as well as below. Damn the line, he did not regard it, and other words to that purpose. After this, the party went off, and left this deponent. But before they went off, two of this deponent's sons came up, and he told them what had passed, and ordered them to go to the house and get the guns, and they would kill all the damned Spaniards, for they had no business above the line, and upon saying this the party left him. And he further saith not. (Signed) THOMAS HOLDEN, Sen. Taken this 7th day of September, 1805, at the town of Washington, in said territory, before (Signed) THOMAS BROWN.
LETTER, No. 3. Captain Sparks to the governor of the Mississippi territory. FORT ADAMS, SEPT. 7, 1805. SIR, I have the honor to forward you dispatches from captain Wilson, at Point Coupee. It should be your wish to have the party therein referred to, taken to this place, to be delivered over to the civil authority, the command of one subaltern and twenty-five men I have sent from this post to reinforce captain Wilson, will be instructed to execute it. I am, &c. (Signed) R. SPARKS. Captain commandant. His excellency Robert Williams, } Lieut. governor of the Mississippi territory. }
LETTER, No. 5. The governor of the Mississippi territory to captain Sparks, commanding at Fort Adams. NATCHES, September 9th 1805 10 o'clock at night. SIR, As I was starting from Washington to this place, I received your letter of the 7th inst, with a dispatch from captain Wilson. My answer to captain Wilson I have sent open for your perusal, which I pray you to forward immediately. I request that you will retain and safely keep under military authority the party that may be sent to you, agreeably to my directions to captain Wilson, until they are received by the civil authority. Accept my hearty approbation of your and captain Wilson's attention on this occasion. I am, &c. (Signed) ROBERT WILLIAMS. Captain Richard Sparks commanding at Fort Adams } [TO BE CONTINUED.]
WASHINGTON CITY. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18.
WE are persuaded that no apology will be considered necessary for continuing our columns almost exclusively to the communications made to Congress and to their proceedings, or to topics connected therewith. At this interesting crisis it is of infinite importance that the public mind should be enlightened; that the great body of the people may, by forming correct opinions, be prepared to support such measures as shall be adopted by government. For this reason we have waived publishing for the present, several addresses made by the different governors to the legislative bodies, and a number of interesting foreign articles. We have likewise before us a number of local articles which cannot at present be inserted.
Among the audacious falsehoods, which so frequently disgrace some of our public prints, we perceive one in the New-York Evening Post and United States Gazette, representing a quarrel, and even assault and battery, to have taken place between Mr. Nicholson and Dr. Leib. We confine this notice to saying that there is not a word of truth in the whole story, that no combat or quarrel has taken place, and that no misunderstanding subsists between them.
We rejoice to find that there is a prospect of the repeal of the act of the South Carolina legislature authorising the importation of slaves. Accounts from Columbia, as late as December 4, state that the House of Representatives had the day preceding, adopted a resolution, appropriating a committee to bring in a bill to prohibit the importation of slaves in that state, from beyond seas or elsewhere, by the bold majority of 61 to 27. This looks as if the public sentiment had been roused, and as if the representatives of the people were, in good earnest, about to wipe off from the character of the state one of the darkest blots ever cast upon it. The same accounts represent it as probable that the repeal-
ing bill will pass the Senate by a majority of two votes.
On the 4th of November the representatives of the territory of Orleans met at New Orleans. On the same day the governor addressed them. On the ensuing day John N. Destreham was chosen Speaker. On the 8th the House returned an answer to the governor, and nominated Messrs. Bellechasse, Gurley, M'Carthy, Derbigny, Destreham, Sauve, Boulogny, Villan, Evan Jones and Donnemour, the persons, from whom the President of the United States is to select five individuals who are to compose the legislative council.
On Friday last the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania after a discussion of two days, agreed to an address in answer to the speech of the governor. In this answer, whose length prevents its entire insertion in this day's paper, is the following paragraph:
"At this important crisis of our national affairs, when we have reason to apprehend that the general government will be obliged "to sacrifice its laudable love of peace to an honorable assertion of its rights and dignity;" when our national flag is insulted and our territories violated, by the subjects of foreign powers, "it becomes us to declare that we have the fullest confidence in the collected wisdom and patriotism of the executive and legislative branches of the federal government;" and that whatever measures may be found necessary for the assertion of our rights and dignity will be promptly and cheerfully supported by the state of Pennsylvania."
Mr. Wells, a federal member, moved to strike out the words in Italics , on which a long debate ensued, which issued in the determination of the House to retain the words, every republican member voting for retaining them, and the federal members, 13 in number, voting for striking them out. The majority on this occasion includes all the republican members, as well constitutional as democratic. Here then we have the pledge that with regard to national interests there is no division among the republicans of Pennsylvania. May a sense of common danger and of mutual interest awaken them to the recollection of times when they were friends, and reproduce the amity that then so happily subsisted.
The Senate, in correspondence with their practice for some time past, have made no answer to the speech of the governor.
Virginia has ever been among the foremost in asserting the independence, maintaining the rights and in repelling the wrongs of the union. We behold her, at this important crisis, with characteristic promptness and energy, coming forward in support of the administration of the general government, with assurances of her confidence, and of her readiness to go to any length which it shall become the duty of an injured government to go.
The following statement is from the Richmond Enquirer of the 12th inst.
"During the sitting of the legislature on Tuesday, Mr. Miller (of Powhatan) observed that our relations with some of the countries of Europe, had at this time assumed a gloomy and portentous aspect. They had made depredations upon our commerce, inroads upon our territory, and inflicted numerous and severe injuries upon our unoffending countrymen. The President in his late message to Congress, had recommended the adoption of some effectual measures for remedying and preventing these aggressions upon our rights. Other measures, however, might be resorted to for evincing, if not the force, at least the spirit, of the nation. It behoves us; it behoves all the people of the United States, to marshal round the standard of the government and to convey to the world the unshaken confidence which they feel in the wisdom and firmness of the administration, and their determination to support them in every measure which may be required by the immediate interests of our country. He therefore submitted to the House, the following preamble and resolution:
"At this important crisis in the affairs of their country, the legislature of Virginia feel it to be a duty they owe to their constituents, from among whom they have so lately emanated, and whose wishes and opinions they therefore distinctly understand, to express the following sentiments. They have seen with admiration and pleasure in the intercourse of the present administration of the government of the United States, with foreign nations, that just, rational and liberal policy which should ever characterise the acts of a government resting on the will and maintaining the rights and interests of a free and enlightened people. With real mortification have they discovered, that from all nations the same correct and dignified conduct may be looked for in vain. They have perceived with indignation the injuries, which power and ambition making the most erroneous calculations on the strength and policy of the United States, have inflicted on the fair commerce and immuable rights of our fellow citizens. With astonishment they have seen the most rational principles in the laws of nations, disregarded and contravened by governments pretending to act on the illiteral and enlarged justice which it behoves every enlightened nation to pursue. They have beheld with corroding sensations, Spain evading the most equitable contracts on frivolous pretexts, and declining too to enter into a fair adjustment of our differences. They have learned with still more unpleasing feelings, that inroads have been made by the regular officers and soldiers of that government into parts of Orleans and the Mississippi,
which had been delivered up to us, and that our citizens have been seized and our property plundered:
Resolved, Therefore, that the legislature of Virginia, have the highest confidence in the wisdom, virtue, and firmness of Congress, the President of the U. States and his administration, and that they are ready whenever they shall direct, to join "in a contest" with any nation that has injured us, to try "which party can do the other the most harm."
Referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the commonwealth.
Mr. B. Harrison moved that these resolutions be taken up on Monday next.
Mr. Burwell hoped that some more distant day would be mentioned. Tho' no man could entertain a higher respect than himself for the virtues and wisdom of the officer, who now presided over our affairs, he should still be extremely unwilling to commit himself by any premature approbation of the measures of the administration. As the President in his late message to Congress had promised to make a further communication on our relations with Spain, he thought that the legislature ought not to come to any final resolution on this subject until this communication had been laid before the nation.
The speaker observed that as this resolution had been referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the commonwealth, it was out of order to fix upon any particular day for calling them up. It was in the power of any member to call them up for discussion at any time.
Ordered, That 250 copies of the foregoing preamble and resolution, be printed for the use of the members.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December 16.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom had been recommitted the bill for the relief of Theodorick Armstead, submitted a detailed report, stating the hard circumstances of the case, recommending immediate relief, and reporting the recommitted bill without amendment.
The report and bill were referred to committee of the whole to morrow.
On motion of Mr. Saily,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of so far amending the act entitled an act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accrued in certain cases as to extend the powers vested in the district judges of the U. S. to the judges of the judicial courts of the several states, and that the committee be authorised to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Committee of five members appointed.
The act of the legislature of South-Carolina authorising the city council of Charleston with the consent of Congress, to impose certain duties on tonnage, before the House at the last session, was referred to a committee of five members.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petitions of Edw. Toppin, George Jenkins and William Currier, concluding with a resolution that the prayer of the petitioners is reasonable and ought to be granted; which was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
On motion of Mr. Varnum, the House went into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair, on the standing rules of the House.
Mr. Alston moved to strike out the following words in one of the rules: It shall be the duty of the committee of accounts "to audit the accounts of the members for their travel to and from the seat of government, and their attendance in the House."
This amendment was supported by Messrs. Alston and Dawson, under the impression that this new mode of settling the accounts of the members would be extremely inconvenient, if not impracticable.
It was opposed by Messrs. J. Clay, Findley, Varnum, Elmer and Bidwell; who stated that, under the former practice of the House, which devolved the duty on the Speaker and Serjeant-at-Arms, errors had been committed; that these would in future be best avoided by a standing committee; that this would relieve the Speaker and Serjeant-at-Arms from a burthen at the close of the session when other pressing business necessarily engaged their attention, and would guard the reputations of members from insinuations to their discredit.
During the discussion the Speaker, without expressing any opinion on the propriety of the amendment, made a minute statement of the practice which had heretofore prevailed on this point, in which he observed that but one instance within his knowledge had occurred since he had filled the chair, of a member who had received a greater compensation for his attendance than he was entitled to; and that this circumstance must have arisen from accident, as it involved his receiving pay for one day more than the length of the session, an error which was immediately after the hurry of business detected. He further stated that with respect to the mileage account, that was entirely made out in conformity to the representation of the members.
Mr. Alston's amendment was disagreed to—AYES 33.
Mr. J. Clay moved to strike out the words in Italics in the following rule:
"When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, unless for the previous question, to postpone it indefinitely, to postpone it to a day cer-

tain, to lie on the table, to commit it, to amend it, or to adjourn."
Mr. Nicholson supported and Mr. Varnum opposed this motion, which was disagreed to—AYES 44—NOES 51.
Mr. Smilie moved an amendment, prescribing that if the previous question shall be decided in the negative, "the consideration of the main question shall not be resumed during the same session."
Messrs. Smilie, Findley and J. Clay spoke in favor of, and Messrs. Varnum and Quincy against the amendment, which was disagreed to—AYES 32.
On the motion of Mr. Nicholson the following new rule was adopted—AYES 80.
"When a question is postponed indefinitely, the same shall not be acted upon during the session."
Mr. Smilie moved to strike out the words in italic in the following rule:—"On a previous question, no member shall speak more than once without leave;" and insert in lieu of them, "there shall be no debate."
Messrs. Smilie and Nicholson advocated, and Messrs. Bidwell, G. W. Campbell and Varnum opposed this motion, which was disagreed to—AYES 35.
Mr. Findley suggested the propriety of instituting a permanent committee to be charged with whatever respects the lands of the U. S. and moved a rule for the appointment of a standing committee of seven members, to be styled, "A Committee respecting the lands of the United States;" which motion was agreed to—AYES 59—NOES 31.
The committee then rose, and asked leave to sit again, which the House granted.
TUESDAY, December 17.
On motion of Mr. Mumford, the memorial of the manufacturers of hats in the city of New York, similar to that presented from the hatters of Philadelphia, was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures; and the petition of the custom house measurers of the city of New York, praying for an increase of compensation, was referred to the same committee.
Mr. Stanton moved the following resolution:
Resolved , That the Committee of Revisal and Unfinished Business be instructed to enquire into the expediency of suspending for a limited time, so much of an act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes, as is contained in the 2nd section thereof, with authority to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Alston observing that this subject was under the consideration of the Committee of Revisal and Unfinished Business, who would probably soon make a report upon it, the resolution was disagreed to—AYES 29.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, made a report on the petition of the crew of the late frigate Philadelphia, unfavorable to the petitioners, which was referred to a committee of the whole to morrow.
The House again went into committee of the whole—MR. JOHN C. SMITH in the chair—on the standing rules of the House.
After making a slight amendment in one of the rules the committee rose and reported their agreement to the rules with certain amendments.
The House immediately took up the report.
On the amendment offered by Mr. Findley, relative to the appointment of a standing committee respecting the lands of the United States, a debate of some length ensued, in which the amendment was supported by Messrs. Gregg, Nicholson and Smilie; and opposed by Mr. Bedinger.
Mr. Bedinger suggested his fears, least a standing committee, vested with the entire business connected with the public lands, should gain such an ascendancy over the sentiments and decisions of the House, by the confidence reposed in them, as to impair the salutary vigilance with which it became every member to attend to so interesting a subject.
On the other hand it was contended that the business of the House would, on this point, be greatly facilitated by the institution of a standing committee, whose decisions would be uniform, who would from a long experience become more enlightened than a select committee, and who would be enabled to despatch the business confided to them with greater celerity.
The amendment was agreed to—AYES 37.
The remaining amendments proposed by the committee of the whole were agreed to.
Mr. Early renewed the amendment, offered yesterday by Mr. Smilie, to preclude all debate on the previous question; which, after a few remarks from Messrs. Early, Smilie, and Varnum, was agreed to—AYES 69—when the House concurred in the whole report as amended.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—MR. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill for the relief of Theodorick Armstead; on which a debate of about one hour's duration ensued.
The bill was supported by Messrs. Crowninshield, Smilie, Newton, Alston, & Mac Creery; and opposed by Messrs. J. C. Smith and Macou.
The opposition was sustained on the alleged invariable practice of the House, to establish general principles, instead of providing for special cases. As a general principle, which would embrace this case, was pending before the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, it was contended to be most proper to wait until a decision should be made on this principle, by which provision would be opened for all similar cases, by taking off the existing restriction on the importation of spirits which precluded their admission in smaller vessels than of 90 gallons.
The friends of the bill declared the case to be an extremely hard one, and explained the peculiar circumstances attending it as we have already stated them on a former day. They represented that delay in this case would be equal to a denial of justice, and would, by the accruing expenses of demurrage which fell on the petitioner, eat up the value of his brandies; that the general provision alluded to would probably excite much diversity of sentiment, and might, after considerable delay, be rejected.
In the course of the debate Mr. Crowninshield, alluding to the recent British orders, spoke of them "as novel and strange principles acted on by their courts"; and Mr. Newton represented them as "paratical orders, issued by the king and council of Great Britain"; remarking that he could call them by no other name.
After adopting an amendment for securing the payment of the duties, offered by Mr. J. Clay, the committee agreed to the bill—Noes 27; rose and reported it to the House, who ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Gregg withdrew a motion, made by him a few days since, relative to the disposition of public lands recently acquired from the Indians, under the impression that the subject would of course go to the standing land committee.
On the motion of Mr. Gregg a standing committee on the public lands were appointed.
Mr. Tenny made a report, in the name of the Committee of Revisal and Unfinished Business.
Committee appointed in the House of Representatives.
On the petition of the justices of the peace in Virginia on an uniform standard of weights and measures.—Messrs. Jones, J. Clay, Livingston, Barker and G. W. Campbell.
Petitions presented from the 9th to the 11th inst.
Anthony Benezet and others referred to the committee of Ways and Means. Edmund Briggs, referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. John Riley, of John Medearis, of Wm. Wedderburn, of the late crew of the Philadelphia frigate, of Edah Vermeule, Cornelius Vermeule, Frederick Vermeule and Levi Lenox, referred to the committee of Claims.
Presbyterian congregation in George Town, Columbia—referred to Messrs. Findley, Bishop and Winston.
James Winchester, of Joseph Jackson and Charles Spencer, executors of Wm. Carter, of Ebenezer Brown, of Ann B. West, of Jacob Barnett, of Ishmael Gideon, of John Hardeman, and of Frederick Sogeran—referred to the committee of Claims.
Simon Philipson, of Edward Toppan, George Jenkins, and William Currier; referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
The report of the committee of Claims on the petitions of Wm. Mattocks, and Hains French—referred to the committee of the whole House on the 17th instant.
Jacob Green—referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
The petition of Silvado Catalana, praying to be remunerated for extraordinary services rendered the United States by the petitioner, as pilot on board the ketch Intrepid at the burning of the frigate Philadelphia, in the harbor of Tripoli, and the petition of Hannah Crawford—referred to the Committee of Claims.
COMMUNICATION.
Our country deserves congratulation on the rapid advancement of its literary character. Authors are becoming more frequent in the United States; and what is more important, they are growing better prepared for the tasks they undertake, and are acquiring a more extended and ample reputation. Among this class, a striking instance may be given in the work of SAMUEL MILLER, D. D. entitled "A brief retrospect of the 18th century." This performance has been extolled ever since its publication in New-York, for the comprehensive and learned survey it contains of the discoveries in science and the progress of literature in the civilized world during the last hundred years. So respectable was that publication considered by the ablest critical examiners, that it was ranked among the ablest and best that the United States had afforded on similar subjects. Nor has its fame been limited to the erudite and judicious author's own country. It has attracted the attention of the European world, and been republished in London. The British editor, Mr. Johnson, of St. Paul's Church Yard, has distributed the contents of the two octavo volumes of the American edition into three handsome tomes of the British copy. The publication there was made in July last, and sets of it have been received already in America. While we express our satisfaction with the far and increasing reputation of its reverend author, and the wide circulation of his instructive writings, we cannot forbear to anticipate the pleasure, which will in the course of a few years, be derived from " The History of New York ," in which his able and impartial pen is engaged.
The building of gun-boats in this state, was by a letter from the Secretary of war, dated the last of October, suspended; but by a subsequent letter, the contractors are informed, that information from New-Orleans, it is probable they will be wanted at that place immediately. They are therefore instructed to proceed in completing them with all possible dispatch.
Ken. Gaz.
JAMAICA TRADE.
Letters from Jamaica, up to the 22d Oct. have been received in Boston, advising that the governor of that island had issued his proclamation, further permitting the free importation, in neutral vessels, until 30th June next, of lumber and fish of all descriptions; beef, pork, butter, &c. are still prohibited. But as it was expected gov. Nugent would soon embark for England, it was hoped, his successor would take off the prohibition, those articles being much wanted; the fleet from Ireland was looked for, and if they did not bring ample supplies, provisions would be in considerable demand.
Boston, Dec. 3.
COMMITTEE OF THE MERCHANTS. WHEREAS the following committee of the merchants of the town of Boston, viz.
 James Lloyd, Jr. esq.  Hon. J. C. Jones,  Hon. Geo. Cabot,  Arnold Welles, esq.  David Green, esq.  Hon. T. H. Perkins,  David Sears, esq. 
Have been appointed to collect and transmit to the secretary of state of the United States, a list of vessels belonging to, or insured in this town, which have been captured or detained by the ships of war or cruisers of any of the belligerent powers.—Notice is hereby given to all persons who are interested, that any representations or documents, which may be handed to either of the said committee, shall be duly attended to, and forwarded to the seat of government. The committee also offer their services in transmitting any representations or documents which may be forwarded from any port in this state or New-Hampshire.
Per order, ISAAC WINSLOW JUN. Sec.
Lexington, (K.) Nov. 28.
On Wednesday last arrived in this town and departed for the eastward on the day following, a deputation of 34 Indians from the different nations who were present at the Treaty at Louis, conducted by capt. Stoddard, ci-devant commander of Upper Louisiana, viz.
 5 of the little Osage Nation,  2 Missouri,  9 Sacs and Foxes,  1 Canzwa,  2 Ayowa,  1 Poutowatamis,  1 Sioux,  2 Panis,  1 Attoes. 
Four of these nations reside on the head waters of Plata and Canzas rivers, near the coast of North Mexico. They have an intimate acquaintance with Santa Fe, and the other Spanish settlements in that quarter. The four tribes alluded to are the Canzas, Attoes, Missouries and Panis—the Osages are from the river of the same name. The Ayowas from the river Dam-in—Sack, and Foxes from the Mississippi, and a Pattowatomy from towards Detroit. A considerable number of them are old men of a very large stature. It is said there are several orators among them, whose eloquence would do honor to a civilized state.
We understand it is in contemplation to pass them through the principal cities in the Atlantic states, that they may entertain some just conceptions of our physical strength. The policy of this measure is the more commendable, as we hear some of the nations which they represent have discovered some symptoms unfriendly to our settlers.
The Louisville paper states that a considerable detachment of troops have already been sent to form an establishment near the coast of Santa Fe, and that a large reinforcement is to join them in the spring, which will effectually extend and protect our peltry trade, and open a safe and easy communication with the Dons.
LONDON, Oct. 7.
A treaty has been concluded between G. Britain and Sweden; by which the latter is to furnish ships and men for the war.
Russians at Naples. —The report of the landing of 15,000 Russian troops on the 20th Aug. at Naples is confirmed by letters from Venice of the 9th September. They were immediately marched to the N. W. frontier to oppose Gen. St. Cyr; and were to be reinforced by 5000 British from Malta under Gen. Craig.
1800 BUSHELS OF COALS, From Nichollon & Heaths Black
Pitts, Richmond; reputed the best in Virginia, is offered for sale on board of Captain Wilkinson's Schooner Ann now lying at Leax's wharf, if applied for immediately, Dec. 18—1t
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR
Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superfine cloths, single and double milled cassimeres, Tennets patent cord, woolsergeen and waistcoating, fancy and black silk molekins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, knap coatings, flueing flannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself, to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion.
N B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner.
Washington, Dec. 18—2t
THEATRE.
ON THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 19, will be presented a comic Opera, in two acts, called
THE FARMER;
OR, THE
World's Ups and Downs.
To which will be added, the favorite Farce of
All the World's a Stage:
OR, THE
SPOUTING BUTLER.
The whole to conclude with the most tragical, comical, operatical, tragedy that ever was tragedized by any comical company of tragedians, called
Tom Thumb the Great:
OR, THE LILLIPUTIAN
HERO.
ADMITTANCE—Box one Dollar, Pitt three quarters of a Dollar.
Tickets to be had at Mr. McLaughlin's tavern, George-Town, at the office of the Washington Federalist, at the Theatre, and at Duane's Book Store.
Doors to be opened at half past FIVE, and the performance to commence at half past SIX o'clock.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Theatre, on the days of performance, from ten o'clock till one.
** Days of performance this week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
MASONIC PROCESSION.
ON Friday the 27th inst. a Masonic Procession will be formed by the Brethren of Lodges Nos. 15, 35 and 41, to attend Divine Service, delivered by the Rev. Brother McCormick, at 12 o'clock.
All Brothers who are not members within the city, and wish to join the procession are respectfully invited to attend at the different Lodge rooms at 9 o'clock in the morning. Dec. 18—3t
FOR SALE,
 On the wharf of James Barry, esq.  20 Puncheons 4th proof Jamaica rum,  40 Boxes 12 by 10 London crown window glass  15 — 18 by 12 do. do.  40 Boxes fresh plum raisins,  2 Pipes cognac brandy, 
Also,
 Brown fugas in barrel and bds.  L. P. Muscat, } Wines by the quarter cask  L. P. Generiff, } half pipe and pipe. 
ULLER COCKE.
Washington, Dec. 18—3t
NOTICE.
WILL be exposed to public sale for ready cash on the 14th day of January next at Sale's hotel, at the right, title, claim, & interest of Ignatius Boone in & to a part of square No 90 fronting about 60 feet on seventh street, with two brick Houses and one framed house thereon, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Washington at the suit of Thomas H. Hanson, Overton Carr and Agatha Johns for the use of Zarais Gatten & Nicholas L. Queen. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale for ready cash all the right, title, claim, & interest of Thomas Jones in and to Lot No. 55 in square No. 65 containing 29 feet 5 inches front and 101 feet 3 inches deep with a brick dwelling house thereon, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid at the suit of Samuel Baker. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, all the right, title, claim and interest of Wm. Dyer in and to Lot No. 6 in square No. 9-6 with a large unfinished framed house thereon, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid at the suit of Samuel Baker. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, all the right, title, claim, and interest of Wm. Coglin in and to Lot No. 10 in square No. 224 with a two story framed dwelling house and an old stable thereon, taken by virtue of two writs of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid at the suit of John M. Gantt and Robert Brent. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, all the right, title, claim, and interest of John Harrison in and to a portion or parcel of ground in square No. 418 beginning 33 feet 4 inches west from the fourth east corner of said square and continuing west 23 feet 4 inches, thence north 80 feet to a 10 foot alley, thence with said alley east 23 feet 4 inches, thence south 80 feet to the beginning with a brick dwelling house thereon, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid at the suit of Sarah Crookshanks and Chas. Glover, adm'rs of Jno. Crookshanks. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, all the right, title, claim and interest of John A. Burford in and to a part of lot No. 1 in sq. No. 881 with a large brick building thereon, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid at the suit of William S. Gantt. At the same time and place will be exposed to public sale for ready cash, all the right, title, claim and interest of John S. Higden, in and to a part of lot No. 5, in sq. No. 118 with a three story frame dwelling house thereon, taken by virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the court aforesaid at the suit of Walter S. Chandler. The sale to commence precisely at 11 o'clock.
DANIEL C. BRENT, Marshal.
1w3t—Dec. 18.
WILLIAM WATERS,
HAS removed to Washington near the West Market, between the six and seven buildings; and offers for sale a choice selection of Wines, Liquors and Groceries. Dec. 2d—1w3t.
POSTSCRIPT.
LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS.
By the mail of last evening from New York, we received the following most important intelligence. Two vessels have arrived at that place, one bringing London papers to the 29th of October, and the other French papers to the 24th October. We translate the following from a Bordeaux print—
(From the Moniteur. )
OFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, announcing the capture of the AUSTRIAN GENERAL MACK , the surrender of Ulm , and the taking of above FOUR THOUSAND PRISONERS.
Paris, 2 Brumaire, (Oct. 23.)
On the 22d Vendemiaire (Oct. 13) the marshal Soult took possession of Memingen where he made six thousand prisoners.
In the mean time his Imperial Majesty had surrounded Ulm with his main army. The Austrians had concentrated at Ulm their whole force, with the exception of a body of 20,000 men commanded by prince Ferdinand, who had endeavored to reach Bohemia.
In the night between the 25th and 26th Ulm capitulated; general Mack, with seventeen generals and twenty thousand men, have been made prisoners of war.
The prince Murat overtook on the 24th the rear guard of the column which left Ulm on the 21st; he has made 3,000 prisoners; on the 26th the whole body laid down their arms.
Bavaria is entirely evacuated; the Marshal Bernadotte has carried the advance posts on the Inn. It was expected at head quarters that his Majesty the Emperor would leave Ulm for Augsburg the 28th.
An official statement will give the details of these great events.
CENTREVILLE ACADEMY.
ON the second day of January next an academy will be opened in this place for the reception of pupils, under the direction of the Rev. Mr. SNYDER, allied by one or more Officers.
This Gentleman has conducted different Academies for the space of several years past, with great credit; his department is consonant to his station, and to the accomplishments of the scholar he adds the happy facility of exhibiting in his pupils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cultivate their mental improvements.
In this Institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages; the English Language grammatically; Geography, History, & Elocution; the various branches of the Mathematics; Writing; Arithmetic and Book Keeping.
There are few places in our country more advantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this its situation is very elevated and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessaries of life are cheap, and may easily be procured. The greatest attention will be paid to the morals of the students both in and out of school.
The terms of tuition will be; for the Latin and Greek Languages, including Geography &c 25 DOLLARS; for the Mathematics 20 DOLLARS; for Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 14 DOLLARS per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire wood.
Centreville Dec 18—ep
Thirty Dollars reward,
FOR apprehending and securing a jail negro J COB who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age complexion rather black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the ft midr and breah with small legs, has a stoop-go in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without shutting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, oznaburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard B. Reall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and cloped about the 6th of November last. The constables and others of the city of Washington—George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runa-way slave, as the above reward will be immediately paid them on the terms specified by
JOHN KEDDLE.
City of Washington, Dec 16—2awtf
Fall and Winter Goods.
THOMAS W. PAIRO, SEVEN BUILDINGS, has an extensive assortment of dry goods amongst which are, Superfine and second Beads and ribbons cloths, Lace, white and black; Kerfemiers & coatings, Veils and head bands; Fiamels, blankets, silk, kerchiefs, Cotton & worsted hose, scifars and penknives; Gloves of a variety, Razors & razor strops; Cords and velvets, Ladies bonnets, Bennets cord, Glaz ware, Swansdown, Darning cotton, Mole skins, Looking glass, Silk waistcoating, and Ladies fur Hoes and Irish linen, German do. others, Sheetings, table cloth, Coffee mills, Calicoes & chintzes, Cloth & tooth brushes, Dimities, linen & cotton Playing cards, cambrics, Bandannos, silk and Long Lawn, cotton handkerchiefs, Silk shawls, cotton do, Separa, Silk gures, silk cord, London hats, Ladies hair pieces, Sugars, Elegant tans, Buret, &c. &c. ALL of which T. W. Païro will sell on reasonable terms, and chiefly broad cloth which he can sell uncommonly low by whole sale or retail.
FOR RENT.
A moderate nearly finished brick house near the War Office—Apply as above. Washington, Dec. 6—2aw3w

SPERMACETI OIL & CANDLES. 50 Boxes Superior quality Spermaceti Candles. 10 Barrels do. do. do. Oil, just landed and for sale by the box and bar- rel by JOHN GOULDING, at his grocery store in Bridge Street, George- Town where he continues to be supplied as usual, with the oldest and best liquors, for sale in cask and bottles, and by retail—A- mong which are 30 cases of real Holland Gin. Also a small box of FLAKE SPER- MACETI for Medicine. Nov. 12—1m
New DRY GOOD STORE. BENJ. & HORATIO JONES, HAVE just received at their store in Fish Street, next door to Mr. John Cox's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which being laid in on the best terms, they will dispose of them unreasonably low, for cash. George Town Nov. 13 6w
WANTED, A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children none needed, apply but those who can bring unex- ceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Build- ings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
WASHINGTON CITY. INDIAN KING TAVERN. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS rented that large and commodious house formerly occupied by Mr. WILLIAM BROOKS, near the Reasury Department on F Street. He respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he will use his utmost endeavors to have at all times the best accommodations for travellers and board- ers by the Day, Week, Month and year. JOSEPH M. SEMMENS. November 22—1m
Sale by Auction. WILL be exposed at Public Auction on Thursday the 19th day of December 1853 At the personal property of WILLIAM BARN- ES deceased, at his late dwelling near the Navy Yard, consisting of Mahogany Side Boards, Bureau, and Tables—Also, wearing apparel and one Cow &c. Terms of Sale for all purchases above twenty dollars, bonds or note will be taken, with security for payment at six months bearing interest. For all pur- chases not exceeding twenty dollars for cash. HENRY INGLE, Adm'r. December 11—3t
FOR INSIC ELUQUENCE, JUST PUBLISHED By G. DOUGLAS, Bookseller, Baltimore, Sketches of Life in Ireland For High Treason &c including the speeches of Mr. CURRAN at length, with an elegant engraved Lithograph of that orator. Second Edition with considerable additions. Where may be had THE AMERICAN NEWS, A collection of the lives of the most celebrat- ed men who have contributed to the discovery the settlement, and the independence of North America. December 13 6t
FOR SALE, Wholesale and Retail, By The subscribers, at their store near the Union Tavern, an extensive assortment of Wines, Liquors and Provisions, consisting of London particular Madeira, } No do. Teneriffe, } Sherry, } Port, } Sicily, } Lisbon, } Malaga, } Co Rican, } Cognac brandy, 1st and 4th proof, Old Jamaica Spirits, Holland gin in pipes and cases, Country do. Old rye and inferior whiskey A large and fresh assortment of teas, Pennington's double and single refined lump sugars. 100 boxes tallow and spermaceti candles, Spermaceti oil in tiers, Spanish olives, A small invoice of elegant cut glass, consisting of decanters, water bottles, tumblers and wine glasses. Also, 20 hogsheads and 23 barrels of Muscovado sugar of different qualities, 4000 pounds green and white coffee, in bds. barrels and bags. They are in daily expectation of receiving from New York, Mackerel in barrels, Apples, Onions and 5000 weight of Goshen Cheese. KOS & PLEASANTON. George Town, Dec. 11—3t
This is to give notice that the subscribers have obtained from the Or- phans Court of Prince George's county in Maryland, an order to sell all the personal estate of Elijah Wood late of Prince George's county deceased, on the plantation where he died, will be exposed to sale on Monday the 6th day of January next if fair, if not the next fair day, consisting of household and kitchen furniture and stock of all kinds, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, negroes, consisting of men women and children, plantation uten- sils, corn, wheat and rye, and a great many articles too tedious to mention—the terms of sale is 7 months credit the purchasers giving bond with approved security with interest from the date. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock and continue from day to day till all is sold. ALL persons indebted to the estate are hereby requested to make immediate pay- ment or else their bonds, and notes will be put in suit without respect to persons. ISABELLA WOOD, and } O'BORN BELT, jun. } Adm'rs. Dec. 13—3t
F. OLIVER, TAKES the liberty to acquaint her friends and the public in general that she has just received a handsome assortment of MILLINE- RY of the very newest fashions. Also a va- riety of Dry Goods, Consisting of Mantillas, and Florence silks, Crapes, celongs, plain and figured farfines, Bombazines and Bombazettes. Plush and velvets of different colours, Plain and figured gauzes, laced cambric and lino, Worked and mul-mul muslins, A variety of hand-ome chimneys, calicoes and dimities, flannels and linens, Silk shawls, Madras and cotton handkerchiefs, A variety of head handkerchiefs, Laced point brilliant do. Soft silk gauze do. Flowers and feathers, Gold and silver trimmings, Silk and cotton do. and buttons, Real gold and silver spangles and thread, Black and white laces and veils, A variety of ladies and gentlemen's gloves, Do. of ladies and gentlemen's hose, Leghorn, split straw, and chip hats and bon- nets, Muffs and tippets, Furs for trimmings, A new assortment of Murray's best shoes. Together with a variety of other articles too numerous for an advertisement. Dec. 4 2w
Public Sale. By virtue of an order from the Orphans court of Anne Arundel county, the subscriber will offer, at public sale, on the 23rd day of December next, if fair, if not, the first fair day thereafter, at the late dwelling plantation of Randolph Brandt, late deceased, in Charles county, a part of the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of NEGRO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, among which are several valuable plantation men; horses, two mules, cattle, household furniture and plantation utensils, and sundry other articles. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and to continue till all the things are sold. Terms of sale ready cash. RICHARD H. HARWOOD, Adm'r. Annapolis, Dec. 9—7t
Public Sale. By virtue of a decree of the circuit court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington, in the suit of Robert S. Bickel against Thomas Peter, Thomas Munroe, Ro- bert Brent, Benjamin Suddert, John S. Caldwell, Wm. Morrison, John Siskney, Adam Lindzey, Edward Frith, James Doug- lasy, Francis Lowndes, Samuel Bodgey, John M'Kewen, Wm. Davidson and Wm. Smith, executors in chancery—Will be sold on Thursday the 20th day of January next en- suing, at Steele's Hotel, to the highest bid- der, at public auction, on a credit of 6 and 9 months by equal installments, the purchaser giv- ing their notes with approved endorser, se- cured in the Bank of Columbia or the Branch Bank of the United States in the city of Washington.—It is that property situated in the said city as below described, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise a sum to satisfy the complainant's debt and costs, and the expenses attending the execu- tion of this decree, to wit:—Square number- ed 195 of sq 177, sq 334 sq west of sq 309, sq east of sq 473. Lots numbered 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, in sq 159. Lots numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, in sq 182. Lots numbered 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, in sq 212. Lot numbered 10 in sq 204. Lots numbered 7, 8, 9, in sq 225. Lots numbered 1, 4, 5, 7, 14, 18, in sq 205. Lot numbered 21 in sq 254. Lots numbered 43 and 20 in sq 4. Lot numbered 21, in sq 16. Lot numbered 5, in sq 12. Square 393. Also sq numbered 156, 157, 180, 208, 210, 239, 241, 279, 308, 310, 336, 337, 338, 343, 365, 366, 395, 396, 397, 417, 442, 443, 476, 478, 508, 509, 519, sq north of sq 244. Sq north of sq 333. Sq north of sq 396, and square north of sq 508—and also the following lots to wit: Numbered 8, in sq 161. Lots numbered 1, 12, 13, & 14 in sq 361. Lots numbered 1, 2, 3, & 12, in sq 393. Lots numbered 1, 2, & 3, in sq 416. Also, several certain ground rents reserved by said Bodgey, amounting in the whole to 80 dollars per annum. And also, all that square in the said city of Washington, known and distinguished in the plan of the said city by sq. No. 638 except that part of the said sq. alleged to be sold and conveyed by the said Samuel Bodgey, and Benjamin Suddert to Adam Lindzey, one of the defendants herein named. On Lot No. 9, in sq 225 are erected the wall of two large two story houses and on q. No. 200 are also two houses, one of wood and the other of brick. Plots of the differ- ent squares and lots, containing the number of sq. feet, and showing the lots on which buildings are placed will be exhibited on the day of sale. The sale will commence precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M. and if a sufficiency of proper- ty to satisfy the debt, &c. shall not be sold on that day, it will be continued to the next, and the day after if necessary. DANIEL C. BRENT, Trustee. Dec. 4—2wdf
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber is authorised by the administra- tor to collect all debts due to the estate of John Dunlap late of George Town deceased—All persons indebted are therefore desired to call and settle their accounts, as otherwise suits will be commenced immediately. JOHN MURDOCH. George Town, Dec. 12—tf
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
Ten Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen from the city of Washington about the fifth instant, TWO HORSES, the one a chestnut foal about 15 hands high, having a small star in the forehead and shed all around.— The other a bay about 14 1/2 hands high, has a white spot in the middle of the right fore leg, a lump a little below the joint of the hind leg, and a small white spot on the nose. Five dollars for each will be given, by WM. RHODES. Washington, Dec. 13 3t
KING'S HOTEL. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the convenien- cies 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
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1853. 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 pri- vate sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place.—He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has fair hair, very bald, in one of his eye brows (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11—tf
Adams King, and Co. Have this day received, and are now opening a very handsome assortment of FALL GOODS with which they can afford to accom- modate their customers on better terms than they are usually bought, and which having arrived so late in the season induces them to sell by the piece or package at the most reduced prices for cash or tobacco.—They have also added to their former stock of old wines and liquors, a complete assortment of gro- ceries, and expect in a few days a large supply of fresh fruits—they have likewise on hand a large and general assortment of hard ware and cutlery. Geo. Town, Dec. 2—tf
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, 12 or 13 years of age, tho' perhaps of an appear- ance 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 horseman, having done little else than attend to horses for many years. He carried with him a short blue cloth coat, corduroy pantaloons, and a drab great coat, and many other ar- ticles of clothing in a pair of black faddle bags. The above reward will be given for seizing him in jail. JOHN COLES. Albemarle county, Virg. Nov. 1— WASHINGTON CITY.
BOARDING HOUSE. MRS. THOMPSON, RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress and others, that having taken Two of the Six Buildings, she is prepared for gentle accommodation of a number of Ladies and Gentlemen, as transient boarders or by the year. Those who honor her with their custom, will find it an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and George Town; dry, healthy, and convenient to the Public Offices. She has apartments for servants, excellent stables and coach houses, and will spare no pains to give general satis- faction. November 25—
The Partnership of JOHN CROW & THOS. C. WRIGHT, trading under the firm of Crow and Wright is this day dissolved by mutual consent—those indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Thomas C. Wright, and all persons having any claims thereon, are requested to send them in without delay, as the books will be closed and put into the hands of Thomas Kerry for collection and suit after the 25th of December. JOHN CROW, THOS. C. WRIGHT. George Town, Nov. 30— The business will be conducted in future at the same store by THOS. C. WRIGHT, for cash. December 9—1m
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
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable lady woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, she is very artful and cunning, having pro- cured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the prop- erty of John Hittens of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was appre- hended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in Oct. 1804 and has been lurking, I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MANY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
To Lease or Rent, FOR a term of years a MILL and PLAN- TATION, lying in Prince George's county, distant three miles from Bladensburg—terms of disposal will be made known by applying to the subscriber residing at King's Hotel city of Washington or Richard Pomonoy of Blas- denburg. JOHN H. BEALL. Decem' er 11—tf
Excellent Household Furni- ture &c. will be sold at public auction (at the house next door to the subscribers late occu- pied by Mr. Robert Ellis) on Wednesday the 18th inst. a quantity of excellent household furniture, &c. late the property of Stanley Byn, deceased. A credit of six months, will be allowed on all sums exceeding twenty dollars, on giving bond with security to be approved of by the orphan's court. For all sums of twenty dollars and under terms of sale will be cash. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. T. H. GILLISS, Executor. Washington, Dec. 11—tf
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. 18—NBAugentf
PUBLIC SALE. CONFORMABLY to an order issued from the hon court of Calvert County at September term last, the subscribers will offer at pub- lic auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next, if fair, if not, the first fair day thereafter, at the late residence of Nathan Smith deceased, at the hour of 12 o'clock, A Valuable Tract of Land containing four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Perches.—This truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first-rate land, the soil being extremely rich, capable of pro- ducing wheat, hemp, flax, clover, timothy, Indian corn and fine tobacco; the greater part of this beautiful place lies extremely level, and we should do injustice to it, did we neglect to say that few places are equal and none can excel it; the improvements are convenient and in tolerable repair, and as it is presum- able those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises previous to the day of sale, it renders a full detail of the improvements unnecessary. This place lies within four miles of Nottingham and about six from Fig. Point, has a sufficiency of timber and wood to sup- port it, a tolerable apple orchard, with other fruit trees. The terms of sale are, that bond and ap- proved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months, with yearly interest on the purchase money unpaid, the sale to be subject to the ratification and confirmation of the court, and upon the whole purchase money and interest being paid (and not before) the purchaser or purchasers will receive an indisputable title to the premises to be bargained and sold. Pos- session will be given on the day of sale. This land will be sold altogether or in lots as may appear most conducive to the interest of the representatives. Joseph Blake, Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun. } Com'rs. Nov. 27—2m
LUMBER Wanted Immediately. PROPOSALS sealed up, post paid & ad- dressed to Robert Underwood, of this city, will be received until the fourth Monday in the pre- sent month, stating precisely the lowest terms on which the proposer is willing to contract for supplying the following described lumber, to be delivered at the Tiber creek, in this city, and which is designed for improving the navi- gation of said creek, to wit: to admit vessels of One Hundred Tons and upwards to pass up at least 3000 feet from its junction with the Potomac, viz 4 or 500 Red Cedar or White Oak posts, from 15 to 13 feet long, capable of squaring 7 inches at the but end, and to designate the price of each kind of timber. Four hundred White Oak Posts, 20 feet long, to square 3 1/2 or 4 inches at the top end. Thirty thousand feet of 2 inch pitch pine plank, from 10 to 12 feet long. Washington city, Dec. 16—tf
Wanted to Rent, DURING the session of Congress a small furnished House or two furnished rooms, in Washington or George Town. Enquire of Mr. Clayton. December 13—2t
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale his estate called Chickester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately oppo- site the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of pur- chasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Mason 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, 14th June 1805—tf
1500 DOLLARS REWARD. HIGHWAY ROBBERY. YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this institution which he was taking to Alex- andria, 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 pack- ages, among which were, Dol. C 1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 450 1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 05 A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Deverau, by them endorsed and by Genj. Scodder, and C. Smith, Tellers. There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for two dollars, and for 50 dollars, each. The remainder was in cur- rency notes, principally of the banks of Alex- andria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different fizes and deno- minations. As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (tho' now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—as far as we are in- formed—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 conceal- ed, and will probably change his clothes. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring in conviction the robber; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in pro- ports 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 WIZANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31
NOTICE. By virtue of a decree of the high court of chancery of the state of Mary- land will be sold at 12 o'clock on Friday the 17th day of January next at public auction on the premises. Two tracts or parcels of Land in Montgomery county called Magruder's purchase and addition to reversion. On Magruder's purchase, but lately distinguished by the name of "Fruit Hill," containing by elimina- tion two hundred and ninety five and one half acres. On the premises are tolerable buildings and an excellent orchard. The whole situated about six or seven miles from the city of Wash- ington and George Town, and has great facilities of communication in all directions. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall at his or her election either pay the purchase money on day of sale or on the day of the ratification of the sale by the chancel or which will not be less than five weeks nor more than six weeks from the day of sale, and will be notified in the newspaper where the sale is ad- vertised. NICH. BREWER, Trustee. Nov. 29—tf
100 DOLLARS REWARD. Ranaway from the Subscri- bers on the evening of the 11th instant two negro men named BEN and DICK—Ben is about 22 years of age, and was purchased from Joseph Ennalls, and Dick somewhat older, was purchased from Mr. Driver—the former is rather a mulatto; the latter of a shining black. Whoever secures the said negroes in any jail in this city, Annapolis or Baltimore shall receive the above reward, or if delivered to us at our residence in Summer county, on Station Camp, Tennessee, shall receive Fifty Dollars additional. JAMES NORRIS, & JAMES LAUDADLE, Washington, Dec. 16—6t N. B. Said negroes were handcu- Masters of vessels and others forewarned from harboring said fellows, as they will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor should they do it.
PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that the Subscribers appointed by the judges of the inferior court of common pleas for the county of Cumberland in the state of New Jersey, to settle the estate of SAMUEL DOLLAS an insolvent debtor, have appointed to meet at the house of Benjamin S. Og- den in the township of Fairfield and county aforesaid, on Monday the sixteenth day of June next, to make a division of all the mon- ey in their hands of all the estate aforesaid. DAVID C. WOOD, and } Am'rs. HUMPHRIES GALIN, } Cumberland county, } N. Jersey, Nov. 27—w4t