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FROM THE DUTCH PAPERS.
We, Louis Napoleon, by the Grace of God, and the Constitution of the Kingdom, King of Holland, and Constable of France, have decreed, and hereby do decree:—
Art. I. The parts of Holland shall remain shut, and no vessel shall be permitted to enter this kingdom, nor to land any merchandise.
II. Vessels that may have touched at any port in England, or any enemy's port, that shall be found to have been carrying on any prohibited commerce or intercourse, or to have brought in therefrom merchandise, letters or passengers; and also such as shall have taken on board, at sea, and brought in merchandise, letters, or passengers, shall not be warned off, but shall be detained and confiscated.
III. The master and crew of all vessels that shall be known to have put into England, or any enemy's port, and there to have taken on board merchandise, letters or passengers;—and also those who shall have taken in, at sea, merchandise, letters or passengers, shall, without any distinction, be put on board any one of our ships of war, to serve therein as common sailors.
IV. Should any vessels, sailing under allied or neutral flags, laden with neutral goods, and coming from a neutral port, be stranded upon our coast, or through extreme distress be compelled to enter this kingdom, and being disabled from again putting to sea, the cargoes of all such vessels shall be deposited in the Royal Warehouse, to be re-shipped after they are repaired, or, in case of a repair being impracticable, to be there kept in safe custody, until after the peace.
V. In cases where the said cargoes, or a part thereof, shall be found to be damaged, we shall grant permission to dispose of the same by public sale, and the produce shall be deposited in the Royal Treasury until after the peace.
VI. The regulations enacted by Articles 2 and 3, are also applicable to fishing boats and other small vessels, of whatever denomination, and likewise to the skippers, captains, masters, and crews of such vessels, that shall be found to have carried on any prohibited commerce, or intercourse, and to have brought in, or to have been aiding or abetting in bringing in, merchandise, letters or passengers.
VII. From the restrictions imposed by Article 1, are nevertheless excepted, vessels laden with tea and other Chinese produce, which, previous to a decree of blockade, may have obtained a license from us to proceed for a Chinese cargo. Such produce shall be lodged in the Royal Warehouse, and shall not be disposed of, nor the proceeds of any sale paid over to the owners, without our special order.
VIII. Vessels laden with salt, and which shall not have brought in any other article of merchandise, nor any letters or passengers, are not included in the above regulations.—Nevertheless, if found to have contravened the dispositions of Articles II. and III. the same shall be applicable to them also, without excepting therefrom even the salt, which shall likewise be confiscated.
IX. Marshals de Winter and Dumonceau, and General Cartaret, are each in the district assigned to them by our decree of the 13th of Oct. last, are charged with, and made responsible for providing that no vessel arriving, shall be suffered to proceed to sea again, but that the same shall be effectually secured until they have been apprised of our further pleasure, which shall be made known to them by our Minister of Finance, with which Minister they shall correspond on this subject, and who shall apply
to us, and wait for our order, in the case of each vessel, in manner before decreed.
X. Our Ministers, of Finance, Justice and Police, are charged with the execution of the present decree, of which notice shall be given to our Ministers of Marine and Colonies, and of War, and which shall be published.
Given at our Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the 27th of November, 1808, and third of our reign. (Signed) LOUIS.
Amsterdam, November 29.—The following decision was this day given by his majesty:
"Every vessel, armed or unarmed, even though provided with letters of marque, shall, if she has any merchandise on board, be considered as a merchant vessel, and as such, be subject to the laws of blockade."
" LOUIS. " On the 21st his Majesty issued a decree, reducing the forced loan, agreed to by the Legislative body on the 30th of March last, from 30 to 20 millions of guilders. The deficit of ten millions for the service of the year 1808, and also ten millions for that of 1809, are to be supplied by a voluntary loan, to be completely repaid in eighteen years.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FEBRUARY 6.
Debate on raising the Embargo, and authorising Letters of Marque and Reprisal—Continued.
(Mr. Jackson's speech continued.)
It was understood that Great Britain complained of illicit practices in relation to her seamen, as affording an apology for her usurpation; and I will now consider the propositions made by us to Great Britain. In discussing them I shall shew,
 1st. What we required.  2d. What we offered in lieu of the asserted right. 
We required, see page 5 of No. 2. [Here Mr. J. read the article offered in the instructions of Mr. Madison, which requires an exemption of all persons upon the high seas from seizure, when found on board of our vessels, excepting such persons as are "liable to be taken according to the laws of nations;" also page 5 of No. 3, in which the same requisition is repeated. Mr. J. proceeded.] I have already shewn that it was a just demand.
2d. We offered to Great Britain as an equivalent—[Mr. Jackson read the various offers made to the British government.—No. 2, page 8, 9 and 10. No. 3, page 62, 63. No. 3, page 103—ditto, page 109—and remarked upon them, particularly the last; whereby the American government offers to bind itself to make penal laws for punishing commanders who receive British seamen on board, and "make it the duty of the government to restore them;" referring also to the statement there of Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, alledging, that "to (their) original project thus amended, the British government seemed to give their assent"—he contended it proved a degree of insincerity on the part of the British cabinet, totally inconsistent with the honorable frankness of our own—Mr. J. proceeded.] I have made a candid summary of these offers; and on recurring to them I feel the mingled emotions of shame and indignation, when I see men wishing to put their government "in the wrong." Sir, we offered to Great Britain—
 1st. To afford no refuge or protection to British seamen.  2d. To deliver them up if they took refuge among us.  3d. To make laws for restoring them.  4th. To aid in searching for, seizing and restoring them.  5th. To keep them in our prisons when requested.  6th. To prohibit our citizens from carrying them off.  7th. To prohibit their employment.  8th. To make penal laws for punishing their employers.  9th. To make it our duty to restore them.  10th. To extend the foregoing provisions, not only to deserters, but all seafaring people. 
What more could have been asked, required or given, than is contained in these offers? Nothing more—unless, indeed, they had asked our independence, and yielding to the requisition, we had given it. Sir, we do not want the British seamen, even when they are naturalized. If the unfortunate inhabitants of Europe, escaping from the tyranny of the old world, and panting after their long lost liberty, fly to the more hospitable regions of the new, I am willing, on their compliance with our naturalization laws, to receive them into the American family, to let them partake of the blessings we enjoy, whilst they remain amongst us; but I would prohibit their departure from this country, or if they went off, refuse them our protection. If they are dissatisfied with their situation on the land, I would say to them, "your allegiance is still claimed by your parent country—we will not risk our peace for you out of our territorial limits; if you pass beyond them, you cease to be an American citizen."—I would go further and prohibit them from owning American registered vessels. Sir, those who came here in search of an asylum , go into the country; they pursue agriculture, or the mechanic arts—they are valuable men, and virtuous citizens—but the mercenaries who infest the sea-port towns, wear your privileges as a cloak to hide their foreign connections—they are wolves in sheep's clothing—British merchants, under American colors, they interrupt your happiness, and endanger your safety.
I come now to the informal arrangement made with the British ministers, which it has been alleged secured our seamen against impressments.—What was it? See No. 3, p. 117 and 118—"His majesty's government has not felt itself prepared to disclaim, or derogate from a right which has ever been maintained, &c. and actuated by an earnest desire to remove every cause of dissatisfaction, has directed his majesty's ministers to give to Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, the most positive assurances that instructions have been given, and shall be repeated and enforced, for the observance of the greatest caution in the impressing of British seamen." Our ministers honestly believed that the assurance was to import something; but they were deceived, as I shall presently shew. It did not escape the penetration of our secretary, that no security was thereby afforded.—He construed it as it was intended by the British government. In his letter to Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, page 52 of No. 3, he remarks,—the security is "that instructions have been given, and will be repeated, for enforcing the greatest precaution, &c. If the future instructions are to be repetitions of the past, we well know the inefficacy of them. Any instructions which are to answer the purpose, must differ essentially from the past, both in their tenor and their sanctions." His exposition was the correct one. The objections he took are conclusive; they contain the mulum in parvo . The construction given by our ministers is to be found in No. 3, page 138-9, wherein they state, "our opinion is that the practice would be essentially, if not completely, abandoned. That opinion has been since confirmed by frequent conferences on the subject with the British commissioners, who have repeatedly assured us, that in their judgment we were made secure against the exercise of their pretension by the policy which their government had adopted, in regard to that very delicate and important question, as we could have been made by treaty." Again, in page 178 of No. 3—"It was their idea that by discontinuing the practice in the mode proposed by them, &c. the U. S. would in the interim enjoy the security they sought." In their letter to Mr. Canning, page 208 of No. 3, referring to the informal arrangement, they state, that as "an effectual equivalent for the forbearance of the practice" the informal understanding was, that "its practical effect would remove the vexation complained of." Mr. Monroe, in his letter No. 4, pages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, even goes further—He contends, "that it contained a concession in (our) favor, favorable to our interest." [Mr. Jackson read those passages at length, and referred particularly to page 7, wherein Mr. Mon-
roe says]—"I mean however distinctly to state, that it was understood that the practice heretofore pursued should be abandoned, and that no impressment should be made on the high seas," excepting in cases like one put by him, wherein he supposes a merchant vessel lying in the Tagus, and the desertion of seamen from a British ship of war to the merchant vessel, that there it would be reasonable, "and to such cases it was understood that the practice should in future be confined." Our ministers were mistaken—for the obvious import of the words in the British note is (if it meant any thing) a complete recognition of the right , which we deny; and a mere promise to exercise it cautiously. But, sir, I stand upon firmer ground than the exposition of our government and the fair meaning of the note. I have British authority for saying that they were mistaken; and I will bring before the committee a most important document, which, to my extreme surprise, has never been fully presented to the American people; for although one or two of the public prints have glanced at it, and I believe have given a summary of it—notwithstanding its intimate bearing upon this interesting subject, it has not been republished. I refer to the official documents communicated to Parliament by Mr. Canning in February last, and printed by their order. On receiving the note of Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, dated the 24th July, 1807, wherein they state that the practice of impressments was to be discontinued; Mr. Canning wrote the next day to lords Holland and Auckland the following letter:—
Letters from Mr. Secretary Canning to lords Holland and Auckland, dated July 25th, 1807.
Foreign Office, July 25th, 1807.
My Lords, I have the honor to enclose to your lordships, the copies of a note which I have received from Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney, and of the several documents that accompanied it; I submit those papers to the consideration of your lordships, for the purpose of calling your attention to that passage of the note which refers to a suggestion on the part of his majesty's commissioners, on the subject of the impressment of seamen from on board of American ships. It is extremely desirable that his majesty's government should have the fullest information on this important point; and I have to request, that your lordships will be pleased to state to me, whether the representation contained in this part of the note of the American commissioners be accurate; and whether your lordships signified any such acquiescence as is there described in the implied, "informal understanding, respecting the forbearance to be observed by the British cruisers, in regard to the practice of impressment of seamen on board of American vessels."
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) GEORGE CANNING. Right hon. Lord Holland & lord Auckland.
To which they returned the following answer, dated July 28th, 1807: Letter from Lords Holland and Auckland to Mr. Secretary Canning, dated July 28th, 1807.
Sir, We have received the honor of your letter with its several inclosures, and are desirous to give the fullest information in our power respecting any part of our late negotiation with the commissioners of the United States. We have accordingly applied our attention to that passage of the note delivered to you by Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney, which states that, "soon after the suspension of the negotiations, it was suggested by his majesty's commissioners, that if the topic relative to impressment should be expressly reserved for future conventional arrangement, and a pledge given to the United States for resuming the consideration of it at a convenient season, with that view; and that, if, in the mean time, such an informal understanding should be substituted, as in its practical effect would remove the vexation complained of, it might perhaps be yet possible to conduct the negotiation to a result which would not be unacceptable to the respective governments. And in pursuance of this suggestion, the British commissioners presented their
official note of the 3th day of November last."
It appears to us, that the several parts of this statement taken with the context, have all the accuracy, and honorable and right meaning which we experienced in the whole negotiation.
When the American commissioners speak of "such an informal understanding to be substituted, as would in its practical effect remove the vexation complained of," they do not mean, and certainly his majesty's commissioners never meant that there should be a forbearance or suspension or discontinuance of the practice and exercise of the impressment of British seamen. On the contrary, they proceed to say that "pursuant to the suggestion of the British commissioners, the official note of the 3th of November was presented." To that note we beg leave to refer.
We considered that note, and still consider it as pledging his majesty's government to give instructions to British cruisers, "to be very cautious in the exercise of the right of impressing British seamen, to take the strictest care to preserve the citizens of the United States from molestation or injury, and to redress any grievances which might be sustained by them."
When the negotiation proceeded after our delivery of that note, we thought, and still think, that the treaty which we signed (omitting the point of impressment, and several other points afterwards included in the proposed additional articles) was in itself complete and unconditional, and subject to no reservation on either party except that which was expressed in our second note of the 30th December, on the signature of the treaty.
If circumstances had not taken place, which made it our duty to suspend the signing of the additional articles, and which eventually discontinued the negotiation in our hands, we should have considered ourselves as bound to advert bona fide to the further pledge contained in our official note of the 8th November. We mean that paragraph which states, "that no recent cases of complaint have occurred, (respecting the exercise of the right of impressment) and that no probable inconvenience can result from the postponement of an article, subject to so many difficulties; still, that his majesty's commissioners are instructed to entertain the discussion of any plan that can be devised to secure the interests of both states, without any injury to rights to which they are respectively attached." The obvious sense of this paragraph, and the forms and substance of the completed treaty, and the proposed additional articles appear to us to leave no doubt relative to the mutual understanding and views of those who were employed in a negotiation of such importance to their respective countries.
We have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) VASSAL HOLLAND. AUCKLAND.
Right hon. George Canning.
But Mr. Canning was not satisfied with this explicit assurance, and to place the question beyond all doubt; or more perhaps with a view to injure the British negotiators, he wrote them a second letter, dated 6th August, 1807.
Letter from Mr. Secretary Canning to Lords Holland and Auckland, dated August 6th, 1807.
My Lords, In acknowledging the receipt of the letter which your lordships have done me the honor to address to me, in answer to mine of the 25th ultimo, I am sorry to have occasion to trouble your lordships with any further inquiry; but I am sure that your lordships will feel that the point most immediately in question, respecting the impressment of British seamen from American ships, is one of such essential importance at the present moment, as to make it necessary for me to ascertain, with as much accuracy as possible, what has really passed between your lordships and the American commissioners upon this subject.
I understood the American commissioners to say, that in addition to whatever passed in writing between you, they received from your lordships an informal assurance of some

We invite the particular attention of our readers to that part of the speech of Mr. Jackson, inserted in our preceding columns, which details the correspondence between Mr. Canning and Lords Holland & Auckland on the famous note accompanying the rejected treaty. In the animated discussions which have taken place on the rejection of that treaty, the friends of its acceptance have strenuously contended that our just complaints of British impressments were fully obviated by the terms of that note. The propagation of the same opinions in England seems to have occasioned this correspondence. These letters place the subject in its true point of view, and shew how miserably our government would have been gulled, had they viewed that note as indicating any thing beside a police evasion of any definitive or permanent arrangement of the subject.
The note, says Mr. Canning, "certainly promises forbearance in the practice, but not a discontinuance of the practice of impressment."
The commissioners, in explanation of their views, expressly say—"We certainly did not then understand, nor do we now understand, that by that note we pledged our government to abstain in future from the practice of impressing British seamen from American merchant vessels."
It will be but an act of justice in Editors of newspapers, if they do not publish the whole speech, at least to extract this correspondence.
The Fourth of March appears to have been very generally celebrated throughout the United States. We have already received accounts from the greater part of the union, of the distinction with which the day has been observed; and we are highly gratified to observe every where, not merely a spirit of rational exultation, but what is more precious, a spirit of harmony among the republicans. In three important respects there appears to be the most complete identity of sentiment;—in reverence for the late President; in attachment to the new Chief Magistrate; and in the determination to maintain at every hazard our just rights. Union is always seasonable; in the day of difficulty it becomes a duty of indispensable obligation. When too, we are duly impressed with the fact that this is a government of the people, dependent for its success on them, we cannot too highly appreciate the advantages that must flow from the public sentiment receiving a wise direction at the commencement of the new Presidency. If the people support the man they have called to preside over their affairs with general approbation and cordiality, they will convince faction at home, equally with injustice abroad, that their hopes (only to be realised by a schism between the people and the government) are chimerical.
The larger towns, especially, vie with each other in doing honor to the day; and in no place, has the patriotism of its citizens, shone more conspicuously than in Boston, where Dr. Eustis presided over a large and respectable company. At Albany, the republican members of the legislature dined at the Tontine Coffee House, De Witt Clinton in the Chair, with the Governor on his right, and the Lieutenant Gov. on his left. At Richmond Governor Tyler presided.
From the numerous toasts given we extract the following, as bearing the spirit that pervades the whole:
The 4th of March, 1801, gave triumph to Republicanism; the 4th of March, 1809, ensures its continuance.
James Madison—The honest man, the sound statesman and the able negotiator; may his administration be equally admired with that of his illustrious predecessor, and prove him as able to maintain and preserve the charter of our liberties as he was useful and active in its formation.
James Madison—President of the United States—The upright patriot, finds his sure reward in the approving suffrages of a free people.
Thomas Jefferson—Late President of the United States. Hallowed be the shades of Monticello!—The retirement of the patriot sage—serene and happy be the evening of that life, whose meridian vigor has been devoted to the happiness of his country!
Thomas Jefferson—The bright constellation of principles which guided him through an age of reformation, illumines with increased splendor his days of retirement.
The memory of Benjamin Franklin—Who, amidst the venality of Courts and the temptations of power,
which ought to be excluded from the list, upon every principle of right and justice. This is not all; it expresses that there is a difficulty in deciding in what cases provisions and other articles are contraband. It would be difficult indeed to decide the affirmative—but there never should have been a difficulty allowed to exist in so clear and palpable a case; and a case too of such immense interest to this nation, whereby G. Britain could with a single fiat cut off our great staples, "our provisions and other articles ," from their market. The stipulation that they shall pay the full value for them in cases of seizure is a flimsy security. Where? At what place is the value to be ascertained? None is mentioned; of course then at the British ports, already glutted with our produce, being made the emporium of our commerce. A more pernicious and anti-neutral article could not have been devised; and immediately succeeding the seizures of our provision vessels by the orders of 1793, it gave a sanction to the principle, that G. Britain when commanding the ocean may starve other nations into submission.
The 19th article relates to privateers. The objection, and a serious one too, to this article is—that they are not sufficiently restrained.
The 20th relates to the punishment of piracy—not objectionable.
The 21st prohibits individuals from committing acts of hostility—not objectionable either.
The 22d prohibits reprisals until justice is refused, and unreasonable delay —the only objection to this is, that the time is too indefinite; and as we shall always be the complaining party, we have a right to expect prompt reparation.
The 23d article throws open all our ports to their armed vessels , and declares that those insulting the officers shall be punished—it further provides for our admission and stay until time to refit, when driven in by the dangers of the seas into their prohibited ports ; let it be recollected that none of ours are prohibited—all are open to them. But to this article there are other insuperable objections. Whilst the British navy have the right to enter our ports without limitation as to numbers; they hold us as much in their power as Bonaparte does Prussia, when his armies occupy all their strong fortresses, and their weak ones too—we are bound to punish the citizen who insults the British officer; and why not punish the officer too, who insults the citizen? We have an awful lesson on this score in the murder of Pierce—the affair of the Cambrian, and many others—they were punished by promotion.
The 24th prohibits the arming of privateers—no objection to it.
The 25th. This article permits their vessels to enter with their prizes wherever they please; exempts them from search or duties, and prohibits the like permission to any other nation—this is a most unequal and partial stipulation.
(Speech to be continued.)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
ON Friday, the 17th inst. Divine Service will commence in St. Patrick's Church, at ten o'clock in the morning, when a discourse in honor of the Saint will be delivered by a Rev. Gentleman lately from New-York, and a collection made towards the completion of the new church.
March 15—2t.
WE the undersigned, Merchants, and Masters of vessels now in the port of Havana, having been called upon by Captain WILLIAM WILKINS, commander of the brig WILLIAM, of Dumfries, lately arrived from Baltimore to this port in distress, to examine and report the true situation of the said vessel, we do hereby certify and declare, that we went on board said vessel, and after strict examination, found the said brig's stern was started out and loose from its frame, the stern post entirely moved out of its place, and the stern in every part so wrecked, that the crew was obliged to confine it together with a hawser at sea—we also found that the said vessel made a great deal of water while lying in this port in smooth water—We also found her water ways all open, and her main top-mast carried away, and also the head of her fore-mast rotten and gone. We give it, as our decided opinion, that the said vessel cannot proceed to sea in her present situation, and must be discharged to undergo a thorough repair. Given under our hands at Havana, this tw. night-eighty day of January, one thousand eight hundred and nine.
Signed, WM. L. RICHARDSON, ROBERT DAWSON, DANIEL SHAW, I. TABERN, CLEMENT CATHELL. Extract of a letter from Mr. Vincent Gray, under date 22 February, 1809.
"The brig has been sold for the best price she would command. To ship this cargo back to the United States, and pay a freight of 4 or 5 $ per barrel is out of the question, and no tribunal would ask it, as the freight and insurance from hence would amount to more than the flour would be worth on its arrival in the United States. Some of the cargo it appears was thrown over board, and a quantity damaged. (Signed) VINCENT GRAY. March 17—cop 1m.
the non-importation law is thereby repealed.
No. 3, page 139—They would not indemnify us for seizures in violation of the law of nations.
No. 3, page 123—The East India company will not give up any thing in relation to the trade to the East Indies.
129—The West India merchants will not permit us to trade, under any restrictions, to the West Indies.
132—They would not agree to any definition by treaty concerning blockades.
134—They would not permit us to enjoy the colonial trade, unless it was embarrassed by circuitous voyages and taxation.
No. 3, page 6—They would not regulate the right of search by any reasonable stipulations.
No. 4, page 144—And they would rather fight us than yield much.
Pray, Mr. Chairman, what are the claims of the American government, and what are the points of collision or importance, to be considered in treating with Great Britain?—Expressly those, and those alone which have just been recapitulated: all of which are resisted; and we are officially informed they would rather have war with us than yield either. Gracious God! Are we a nation? Have we not already become base and degenerate in the very morn of our political existence, and unworthy of the liberty so dearly purchased? Why would we treat with any nation? I suppose, sir, that we may receive indemnity for the past and security for the future—& regardless of both, with a rod suspended over our heads, we treat; and, treating, tremble with pale fear; sacrificing all—obtaining neither. We give up every thing, we receive nothing—with a knowledge too, derived from the pages of experience, that the nation that consents to the surrender of one right, thereby invites attacks upon those remaining. The gentleman from Delaware says, we might have continued the treaty of 1794, and avoided the embarrassments we are subject to. The treaty of 1794 has already passed the ordeal of public opinion. The republicans of the country condemned it then, and few of them, I presume, would applaud it now.
But I will take a cursory view of that treaty to see if it contained any security against those embarrassments, and if it is such an one as can be accepted.
The first ten articles are declared perpetual and irrevocable, and it is unnecessary to give any analysis of them.
The 11th is mere preamble to the commercial articles.
The 12th article was rejected.—It related to the West India trade.
The 13th permitted a trade to the British East Indies, embarrassed with restrictions incompatible with a liberal policy. It required that we should bring our products to the U. States. The coasting trade was disallowed; and our citizens were not permitted to settle or reside there, or go into the interior.
The 14th opened all our ports to British subjects and British vessels & permitted the residence of merchants. In this article there was no real reciprocity; we were allowed to enjoy the like privileges in their European possessions only, where the balance of trade is greatly against us—whither we carry our raw materials and the necessaries of life; and receive in return their manufactures, after they have received the final finish of the artist. It was foreseen how injurious the residence of their merchants would be—the effects are still severely felt; for a great portion of the capital in this country is British, and all its weight is thrown into the enemy scale against us.
The 15th provides that no prohibition shall be imposed on the exportation or importation of any articles that does not extend to all nations. Thus if an equivalent were given by any other nation for certain commercial privileges, which may often occur in a young nation like this—as in the purchase of territory, &c. G. Britain became ipso facto entitled to them; whereas she having a redundant population and undergoing no change, and permit me to add, never granting any indulgence in her European possessions to any, was sure to profit by it whilst we gained nothing.
The 16th permits the residence of consuls—theirs in all our sea ports—in us in G. Britain and Ireland only.
The 17th stipulates for captures in cases where there is a just suspicion of haying enemies' property on board—this sanction to seizures on suspicion is objectionable, because the captors have so strong an interest to suspect, that they will not, firing as they do upon plunder, have virtue sufficient to resist the bribe.
The 18th relates to contraband, and comprehends timber, hemp, plank,
more unequivocally: nay more, the commissioners say, "the treaty was in itself complete, and unconditional and subject to no reservation on either part except what was expressed in the note of the 30th December," wherein G. Britain reserved the right, notwithstanding the treaty, to chastise us if we did not resist France, in the way and manner which she might prescribe: and Mr. Canning echoes the same sentiments. The information he obtained, was a prelude to his note, in reply to Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney of the 22d of October, 1807. See page 224, of No. 3; therein Mr. C. states "The treaty was considered by those who signed it, as a complete and perfect instrument. No engagements were entered into, on the part of his majesty, as connected with the treaty, except such as appear upon the face of it."
And he adds, that with respect to impressments, it "must be understood, to have had in view the renewal of such discussions, not as forming any part of the treaty then signed."
I will not conceal my surprise, sir, at finding Mr. Monroe, who, doubtless knew of the correspondence, and received the foregoing answer, persisting in his constructions, and urging upon the nation that it was understood, "that no impressment should be made upon the high seas." The gentleman quoted the documents to prove, that the government were satisfied with the exertions of our ministers. No doubt they were. I believe every man in the nation was satisfied with their exertions; for I take a wide distinction between their exertions, and their acts; and I wish not to be misunderstood in doing so. I give them credit for great talents and patriotism, pressed as they were by the convulsions in Europe, and the solicitude to settle our disputes: they assumed a latitude of discretion, consistent with the genius of our government, and its honorable conduct in the turmoils of diplomacy. European ministers march by the plumb line, and square, of their limited instructions, whilst ours, having a wide latitude, may honestly transcend their bounds. We, however, at a distance from the scene, can look more calmly at the passing events there, and refuse to shift our course, because of their supposed importance. I think they were mistaken, in making a treaty, in express violation of their instructions: and I think they also erred, in exciting a hope, that they had agreed (see page 119, of No. 3) on that day, "to conclude a treaty on all the points which had formed the object of (their) negotiation." I well recollect the pleasure that was excited here, when this information reached us; for it was communicated forthwith by a special message. But do I therefore doubt of their exertions? Assuredly not; I will be just to them while I am performing my duty to my country. Sir, I am in the performance of a great duty. The awful situation of this nation, on the verge of war on the one hand, and the abyss of dishonor and destruction on the other, demands at our hands, that no unjust charge shall be suffered to go out to the people, without its antidote: it is right that they should see and know what their government has done to preserve peace; the ground upon which our claims have been rested; and the offers which have been made. Mr. Monroe has complained, but I think it was without just cause; for who is most in fault, the government in conforming to their instructions, or he in departing from them?
The gentleman from Delaware accuses the administration of inconsistency in offering to place our whole relations upon an informal arrangement after having rejected the treaty with the informal arrangement concerning seamen; & Mr. Monroe's letter p. 14 of No. 4, is referred to, urging the same charge. Sir, I take a most material distinction between placing the whole relations upon an informal understanding, and treating away every thing we had to give, while the essential equivalents were merely informally reserved. In the former case we would retain what we had to offer—the quid pro quo ; and in the latter, success could not be expected by us, as no indulgence could be tendered to induce a relaxation on the part of G. Britain. But I contend that Mr. Monroe is mistaken in what he asserts relative to this subject. Mr. Madison's letter of the 20th May, 1807, states explicitly, that the President is constrained to decline any arrangement, formal or informal , which does not comprise a provision against impressments from American vessels." The gentleman from Delaware says G. Britain never will abandon the practice of impressment—she would rather go to war. Mr. Monroe says the same, for "the navy and country are opposed to it"—and in No. 4, page 11, he says, Great Britain will not treat, unless
thing that "should in its practical effect remove the grievance complained of." By "the grievance complained of," I understood the commissioners to mean the practice of impressment itself, not any abuses of that practice.
Your lordships deny that any forbearance was promised, "in the sense of any suspension or discontinuance of the practice;" and your lordships refer to your note of the 8th of November, as containing the correct statement of what you communicated to the American commissioners.
The note of the 8th of Nov. certainly promises forbearance in the practice, but not a discontinuance of the practice of impressment.
I am therefore under the necessity of requesting your lordships to have the goodness to state to me, whether the note of the 8th of Nov. does, according to your lordships recollection and belief, contain the whole of what was promised or held out by your lordships to the American commissioners upon this point?
Whether whatever else passed (if any thing else did pass) in conversation, was in strict conformity to that note; implying no further concession or forbearance on the part of G. Britain, and authorising no further expectation on the part of the U. States?
If this be so, it does appear to me that the American commissioners have misconceived the effect of your lordships' communication to them; and must have represented it to their governments as implying a much larger concession than was in fact in your lordships' contemplation.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) GEORGE CANNING.
Rt. Hon. Lord Holland and Lord Auckland.
To this letter they returned the subjoined answer, Aug. 10th 1807.
Letters from Lords Holland and Auckland to Mr. Secretary Canning dated August 10th, 1807.
Sir—In answer to your letter of the 5th inst. we have the honor to repeat our former assurances that it is our desire as it is our duty, to give you every possible information respecting the negotiation with the American commissioners, which his majesty was lately pleased to entrust to us.
As the points in which our answer to your letter of the 25th ult. has not appeared to you sufficiently clear and satisfactory, we must again refer to our official note of the 8th of Nov. last, as containing a full and authentic statement of what was settled between us and the American commissioners, with regard to the impressment of British seamen from on board of American ships. That note was delivered after many fruitless conferences, held for the purpose of devising some expedient that might reconcile the interests and pretensions of both nations on this important point. But finding after much careful consideration of the different plans proposed to us, that the difficulties which stood in the way of any final and permanent adjustment were at that time insurmountable, we were compelled to rest satisfied with the temporary and imperfect arrangement, which our note of the 8th of November promised to afford. We certainly did not then understand, nor do we now understand, that by that note we pledged our government to abstain in future from the practice of impressing British seamen from American merchant vessels. We certainly however, did mean to pledge the British government to make its cruisers observe the utmost caution, moderation and forbearance in the exercise of that practice; but we never either expressed or implied, that they were to desist from taking British seamen from American merchant ships. We farther engaged that our government would be at all times ready to take into its serious consideration any proposal made to it by the American government, for the recovery of deserters from the British navy, who take refuge in the American territory or on board of American ships, without having recourse to the means which are at present resorted to for that purpose.
Whatever passed in conversation, was, we conceive, in strict conformity to that note, and implied no farther concession nor forbearance on the part of G. Britain than extreme caution and moderation in the exercise of the right, which alone, without any discontinuance, much less renunciation of the practice, we expressed our confident hope would be sufficient to prevent such inconveniences and outrages as the American commissioners represented and contended had frequently arisen from it.
We have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) VASSAL HOLLAND, AUCKLAND.
Right Honorable George Canning.
Nothing can be more explicit, and prove the mistake of our ministers

continued the able and inflexible ad- vocate of the rights of man.
The Ocean. —A navigation which shall protect our property from plun- der—our flag from insult—our sea- men from impressment and murder.
The Union of the States. —A gordian knot, which all the wit and cunning of knaves, cannot untie. Perish the wretch whose sacrilegious arm would raise the sword to cut it!
Obedience to the Laws. —The first duty of a citizen—an angry front to foreign insolence—the ancient and universal usage of freemen.
May that man be marked with scorn and infamy amongst us, who would barter the productions of our soil with the subjects of the tyrant who taxes, or the tyrant who interdicts our com- merce.
The man who would eat the crust of independence, moistened with a tear, rather than, buy the wealth of India, at the price of ignominious submission.
Our infuriated brethren of Massa- chusetts—we pity their weakness, we deplore their want of patriotism and we abhor their disorganizing pro- jects.
The legislature of New Orleans have elected M. J. Poydras, delegate to Congress, vice D. Clark.
On Saturday the 25th of February a dinner was given in Charleston, by the officers of the 7th brigade of South Carolina militia, to Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson. Among the guests were the Governor of the State, General Hampton, Commodore Campbell, Majors Saunders and Robinson, and many other gentlemen of distinction.
The Legislature of Ohio closed its session on the 21st ult. Previous to their adjournment, they passed a re- solution recommending to the mem- bers of the next Legislature to appear clothed in domestic manufactures. They also passed the following res- olutions:
State of Ohio in General Assembly.
At a moment, when the rights of our country have been assailed by the repeated aggressions of Great Bri- tain and France, who, regardless of the law of nations, and every tie here- tofore held sacred among men, have violated our neutral rights, impressed and murdered our unoffending citi- zens, attacked our national indepen- dence, and attempted to prostrate our commerce at the feet of their ty- ranny; the citizens of Ohio, inspired with an ardor for the preservation of their rights, do cordially join heart and hand with our sister states, in the common defence of our country; and are ready at all times to rally round the standard of liberty, to chastise the arrogance of those who attempt to invade our independence: There- fore,
Resolved , by the general assembly of the state of Ohio, That this state do highly approve of the firm and patri- otic conduct of the general government, in adopting the pacific measures to which they have resorted, for the preservation of our property, our seamen and our national honor.
Resolved , That should war be our fate, however deplorable the evil, when called by our country, we are ready to share in its calamities; and trusting in the God of battles, we do pledge our lives and fortunes to pre- serve and maintain the independence so dearly purchased by the heroes of the revolution.
Resolved , That the governor of this state be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolutions, to the President of the United States, the Vice-President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Congress, and to our Senators and Representa- tives in the general government.
Sir Hew Dalrymple and his officers have been acquitted by the Court of Enquiry, whose opinion has been ap- proved by the King.
The following is the Answer of Mr. Jefferson, to the Address of the Republicans of Loudon county, Vir- ginia, published a few days since in this paper:
To the Republicans of Loudon county, con- vened at Leesburg, Feb. 13, 1809.
I am much indebted, fellow-cit- izens, for your very friendly address, and read with great satisfaction the patriotic sentiments it expresses.
The measures lately pursued, in preference to war, or an ignominious surrender of our rights as an inde- pendent people, have undoubtedly produced the beneficial effects of sav- ing our property and seamen, of lengthening the term of our peace, and of giving time for defensive pre- parations. Other efficacious results would probably have been produced in a much higher degree, had not the measures been counteracted by un- worthy passions. It is still possible that the blessings of peace may be
continued to us, should sounder calcu- lations of interest induce a return to justice by aggressing nations. But should we be disappointed in what ought to be so justly expected, the solemn pledge of life and fortune in vindication of our violated rights re- ceived from yourselves, as well as from other citizens, leaves us without apprehension as to the issue of any contest into which we may be forced.
I thank you particularly for the ap- probation you manifest of my conduct and motives, and the kind concern you express for my future happiness, and I beg leave to tender you my best wishes and assurances of respect. TH: JEFFERSON. February 24, 1809.
From a late London Paper.
THE AMERICAN PROPOSITION.
Unprecedented in a military view as is the situation of the modern world, its commercial state presents a spectacle no less extraordinary.— While there is no medium between subjugation and hostility, the word "neutral" is only known as the sign of what once existed. France ex- cludes from the Continent of Europe all who would trade with the British dominions. Great Britain confirms the work of her enemy by forcing all nations who would trade with the Continent of Europe to pay her tri- bute, and to do every act which in- sures their exclusion. America dis- gusted and harassed with these pro- ceedings, shuts up her ports and put an end to all maritime intercourse be- tween civilized nations. The ravages of war by a refinement of destruction, are thus accompanied with the annih- ilation of one of the chief means of their reparation. The embargo, which could never have been tolerated in A- merica, had it not been for our orders of council, strongly favored the views of France. That commerce which to her was comparatively of little consequence, was nearly ruined be- fore, and the embargo could not ma- terially alter her situation. To Great Britain, whose strength, and even ex- istence, depends in a great measure, on her commerce, the measure was like cutting of the right hand. Eng- land, therefore, by the orders of council gave the last blow to the inter- course of the civilized world, and that blow fell heaviest on herself.
In this state of things, a proposal is made, that if Great Britain would rescind her orders of council, A- merica would either procure the rev- ocation of the French decrees, or con- tinue the embargo with respect to the enemy, and renew the intercourse with Great Britain. The effect of the acceptance of this proposition must necessarily be, either the rest- oration of that commercial intercourse which, though advantageous to the enemy, would be, out of all proportion, more favorable to the interests of Great Britain, or the renewal of the intercourse between Great Britain, & America, to the total exclusion of France and her allies in the war.—
The French decrees formed the whole pretence for the orders of council, and she revocation of the decrees must, therefore, fully answer the purpose for which these orders were originally framed. If the other alternative should be the result of our closing with the American pro- position, our relative situation would not only be equal to what it was be- fore the issuing of the decree, but even in some respects highly im- proved. The rescinding of the de- crees, though, from the present state of the European Continent, the same facility, as formerly would not exist for the practice of neutralizing, exposed in Mr. Steven's pamphlet, entitled, "The Frauds of Neutral Flags," would still revive some im- portant differences respecting the rights of neutrals which have never been adjusted, and afford the enemy considerable advantages. The con- tinuation of the embargo with respect to France, while the intercourse would be opened between America and G. Britain, would secure all the objects which were expected from the or- ders of council, and a great deal more. The Americans are at present permitted by these orders to trade with the Continent through the me- dium of G. B. and to carry on a direct intercourse with the enemy's colonies. The embargo would deprive the enemy of each of these remaining advan- tages, and thus insure, as far as re- gards the Continent of Europe, the monopoly of the American market to Great Britain, which would raise the British commerce upon the ab- solute destruction of that of the enemy, and effectually retaliate upon France the evils of her own injustice. America would then be almost as completely embarked with us in respect of all useful purposes as if she had declared war against France; and, from the intemperance of the enemy, the pro-
bability is that actual war would have been the result, at no very dis- tant period.
If then the American proposition would have either secured us all the advantages which we enjoyed, previ- ous to the decree of the 21st Nov. 1806, or placed us in a better situation than we could have expected from our orders of council, how comes it that this proposition has been reject- ed? From the character of the min- isters, and their advisers, it is not at all improbable that they have form- ed the resolution, in case of the re- newal of neutral intercourse, to in- sist upon the rule of 1756, and thus exclude the Americans from the ene- my's colonies, which, unless some relaxation took place in our own co- lonial system, would in the present situation of the world, subject them to almost intolerable harshness. Our government have been sensible, that the Americans would scarcely come to any accommodation on these terms, and that the enemy would certainly refuse to rescind his decrees, if he found us resolved upon a measure which would deprive him of the principal benefit which he might ex- pect from his concession. The pro- position may therefore have been re- jected, because ministers had deter- mined to accept it only on conditions which they were aware would not be admitted. The inconsistency of this rule with the old established law of nations was obvious. But as Bonaparte has set them the example of violat- ing that code, they probably consider themselves as free from all the obliga- tions that should prevent their act- ing upon this principle, while they are cautious at the same time about communicating their purpose to the Americans, lest its exposure, which is unnecessary while the decrees and orders of council continue, should only have the effect of forcing them to take common cause with the ene- my. If this is the ground upon which the proposition was rejected, the policy of the proceeding may be justly estimated, when it is consid- ered, that at a time when we are called upon to make extraordinary exertions —to send subsidies and armies to Spain, in addition to the immense or- dinary expenditure of the country, we are depriving ourselves of a great and essential benefit, in order to sub- ject the enemy to a comparatively trifling disadvantage. But whether a resolution to enforce the rule of '56, or some other circumstance, formed the objection to this proposal, it is diff- icult to conceive any real injury which could have resulted to us from its ac- ceptance. It is, on the contrary, hard- ly possible to regard it in any view in which it would not have been highly beneficial.
A neutral, we say, is only hurt be- cause it is impossible by any other ex- pedient to come at the enemy. Here a neutral offers us another expedient, certainly equal, perhaps superior, to that which we ourselves have ad- opted. In rejecting that proposi- tion, our government have not only erred in their policy, but appear to have committed a flagrant injustice; for whatever may be our title in cer- tain circumstances, to alter what may be called the positive law of na- tions, we cannot either by the rule of '56, or under any other pretence, have a right to violate the law of na- tions, which forbids us to do an in- nocent nation a great harm in order to reduce an enemy to a small inconve- nience. Our late commercial regula- tions, whether viewed as to their po- licy or their justice, are all very hap- py illustrations of the fable of the Dog in the Manger. In order to pre- vent others from feeding, we are starv- ing ourselves to death.
Martinique, Feb. 5. —The army landed in three divisions on the morn- ing of the 30th Jan. without the small- est opposition. Gen. Beckwith with the first division under sir George Prevost principally composed of the Halifax troops, disembarked at Cul de Sac Robert, to the northward of the island; the York Rangers with Gen. Shipley at Ance d'Arlet to the southward; for the attack of Pigeon Island; and gen. Maitland's division at Sainte Luce Bay to the S. E.
Our division luckily has hitherto surmounted no other obstacles than those of the very deep and difficult roads we have passed through in a fa- tiguing march. The first division has been so fortunate as to have had two opportunities of distinguishing them- selves, which they have not failed to make the most of, and though their loss has been considerable, they have gained much credit, and taught the enemy what kind of troops they have to deal with. On Wednesday the 1st of Feb. a part of gen. Houghton's bri- gade (the 7th reg.) and a flank batta- lion under major Campbell, carried the heights of Surerie, in a very gal- lant style; the enemy contested the ground well, but could not stand the
near approach of our troops, who drove them over the most difficult ground, and made tremendous havoc amongst them. On the 2d, the same brigade made a further attack on some redoubts at the extremity of the ridge, covering the out-works of the fort; but though they marched with the most unparalledled coolness, even to the very muzzles of the enemies guns, and under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry (without even the assistance of a field piece) made good their way to the ditch, it was found impracticable to get into the redoubts, and our troops were obliged to be withdrawn, I am sorry to say with loss. The officers killed are, capt. Taylor of the 7th, and Sinclair of the 25th, with major Maxwell, of the 3th. Amongst the wounded are Col. Pakenham, who is again shot through the neck, and maj. Campbell in the arm; neither of them how- ever, are in danger. The enemy have suffered still more than we, their hos- pitals are quite full, and they have been obliged to put the rest of their wounded into a convent. The place near our head quarters is still strewed with their dead. The courage of our troops has never been more conspic- uous, and it seems to have struck a damp into the enemy, for all the mi- litia have disbanded themselves, and the troops of the line (not more than 1500 at most) are shut up in the fort, which alone now remains to them, for Pigeon island surrendered yesterday, and fort Bourbon is invested on every side, and the bombardment will open as soon as the batteries can be con- structed; which however, the conti- nued rains we have, and the almost impracticable roads will render a task of length and labor.
[BY AUTHORITY.]
An Act authorising an augmentation of the Marine Corps.
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to cause the Marine corps in the service of the United States to be augmented, by the appointment and enlistment of not exceeding one major, two captains, two first lieutenants, one hundred and eighty-five corporals, and five hundred and ninety-four privates, who shall be re- spectively allowed the same pay, bounty, clothing and rations, and shall be employed under the same rules and regulations to which the said Marine corps are or shall be entitled and subject.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, all enlistments in the said corps shall be for the term of five years, unless sooner dis- charged, any law to the contrary notwith- standing.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JN: MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
MARCH 3, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An Act supplemental to the act, entitled, "An act for establishing trading-houses with the Indian tribes."
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a sum, not exceeding forty thousand dollars, in addition to the sum heretofore appropri- ated for the purpose of carrying on trade and intercourse with the Indian nations, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled, "An act for establishing trading-houses with the Indian tribes," be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the sum of eighty hundred dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of any monies in the treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, for an additional clerk in the office of the superintendent of Indian trade.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proviso to the twelfth section of the act, entitled, "An act for establishing trading- houses with the Indian tribes," be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the act to which this is a supplement, and also this act, shall, from and after the twenty-first day of April next, commence and be continued in force for and during the term of three years and no longer.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JN: MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
MARCH 3, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An Act to extend to Amos Whittmore and William Whittmore, junior, the patent right to a machine for manufacturing Cot- ton and Wool Cards.
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all the privileges and benefits granted to Amos Whittmore, of the state of Massachusetts, in consideration of a machine invented by him for the manufacture of Cotton and Wool Cards within the United States, by a patent issued from the Department of State, and bearing date the fifth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, be, and the same are hereby extended to Amos Whittmore, and William Whitt- more, junior, as joint proprietors of the said machine, for and during the term of four- teen years, to commence on the fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thou- sand eight hundred and eleven; any thing in the act, entitled "An act to promote the progress of useful arts; and to repeal
the act heretofore made for that purpose," to the contrary notwithstanding.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JN: MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
MARCH 3, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
THE subscribers, appointed by the Washington Manufacturing Company a Committee to receive proposals for individuals inclined to accept the office of Treasurer of the Company, invite personal or written communi- cations on the subject, previous to the 21st instant, when the appointment will be made. NICHOLAS KING, SAMUEL H. SMITH. March 17.
UNION RIFLE GUARDS.
ATTENTION. THE gentlemen who subscribed their names last fall for the purpose of forming the above company, are requested to meet at Morris's Tavern, on Thursday evening next, at 7 o'clock precisely, for the pur- pose of organizing the same and electing officers.
By Order. N. B. A punctual attendance is request- ed as well of those that have signed the list as those that wish to sign. March 17—3t
FIRE ENGINE.
THE Columbian Fire Company having ap- pointed a committee to make a contract for a Fire Engine, it is hoped that all persons indebted to them for fines, or subscriptions, will pay without further delay, to enable the committee to make the purchase. The following is the state of the funds of the company.
  Cash in the hands of the Treas- urer, 202 25   Due on the subscription list, 156 00   Due for Fines, 108 00   Dollars 464 25 
A good Engine will cost 600 dollars. There will be some additional expenses. Those who have not subscribed are earnest- ly called upon to make up this deficiency. It would be insulting both the understand- ing and the public spirit of the citizens to suppose that so important an object should be further delayed, for the want of a small addition to the funds in hand. Every citi- zen is deeply interested, and every one should cheerfully contribute his mite. Mr. Nicholas L. Queen is appointed to collect and receive subscriptions, and Griffith Coombe and Henry Tims to collect the fines. By order, and on behalf of the Com- pany. JOHN COYLE, President. March 17.
STATE OF MARYLAND—IN CHANCERY. March 9th, 1809. Nathan Gregg, versus Sarah and Robert Margaret Ferguson Gregg, and Robert and Gregg.
THE object of the bill, is to obtain a con- veyance from the defendant, to the com- plainant for part of a tract of Land, called "The Re-survey on Indian Fields," situate in Allegany county, formerly sold and con- veyed by Thomas Cresap, deceased, to the father of the complainant.
The bill states, that the complainant purchased of his father Robert Gregg in the year 1791, amongst other lands, the above- mentioned land, for the sum of One Thou- sand Pounds, for that money was paid, and all the land, except "The Re-survey on Indian Fields," was conveyed, that Robert Gregg, died intestate, leaving amongst other children, Thomas Gregg, who is at o- dead intestate, leaving the defendants his heirs at law, to whom the legal estate has in part descended; that they are minors and reside out of this state. The bill also states that the other children of Robert Gregg have conveyed, or are willing to convey.
It is thereupon this 9th day of March 1809, on the motion of the complainant, ad- judged and ordered, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once in each of three successive weeks, before the 10th day of April next, to the intent that the defendants may have notice of this ap- plication, and of the subject and object of the bill, and may be warned to appear in this court on or before the 10th day of Au- gust next, and to show cause if any there be, wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy. Test NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. March 17—w3t
STATE OF MARYLAND—IN CHANCERY. March 9th, 1809. Nathan Gregg, versus Thomas Parsons and Elizabeth his wife, Virgil M'Cracken, and Mary his wife.
THE object of the bill is to record a deed executed by the defendants to the com- plainant for a tract of land called "The Re-survey on Indian Fields," situate in Al- legany county.
The bill states that the defendants for value received, executed to the complain- ant a deed for the said land, and that with- out any fraudulent design or intention in the grantee, the same has not been recorded.
It is therefore, on the motion of the com- plainant, ordered, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once in each of three success- ive weeks, before the 10th day of April next, to the end that the defendants may have notice of the application and of the subject and object of the bill, and may be warned to appear in person or by a solicitor, on or before the 10th day of August next, to show cause, if any there be, wherefore a decree should not pass as prayed.
True copy. Test, NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. March 17—w3t
CARPENTERS, LABORERS, & TIM- BER, wanted at the Washington Bridge, Enquire of Mr. Mills or Mr. Nottage at said Bridge. March 3—10t

CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAILOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Porpines, Likewise an elegant assortment of Spence's & rich silk Molekins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Norwell's celebrated PATENT ENAMELLED SHELLS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27-1f
NOTICE Is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company, that the fourth instalment of ten dollars on each share, is called for, which must be paid on or before the 20th instant, agreeably to the act of Congress, entitled "An act authorising the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, DAN. CARROLL, of Duffn. President. March 8, 1809-5t
PUBLIC SALE. By order of the Orphan's Court of Prince George's County, Maryland, on Saturday the first day of April next, will be offered at public sale, at the late dwelling house of Thomas H. Hanson, deceased, all the personal property of the deceased, consisting of several Likely Negroes, to be sold for a term of years, and some to be sold for life—Horses, Cattle, Plantation Utensils & Household furniture. Terms made known on the day of sale. THOMAS G. ADDISON, Administrator. March 10-2awtds.
BUILDING LOTS. TO LET on Ground rent, Ten or Twelve Building Lots, fronting such on Pennsylvania avenue , about 35 feet each, situate between Mr. Weighman's bookstore and the bridge near the Capitol, on square 491. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN, Who has to LET, a LOT containing half an acre of good ground for gardening, well enclosed with a substantial fence. March 13-6t
SAMUEL STETTINUS, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEAR THE CENTRE MARKET. HAS added to his former stock of DRY GOODS. A new supply of White Cotton Cambrics, of various qualities and prices. Elegant Calicoes, Furniture do. S. STETTINUS, called upon by the liveliest impressions of gratitude towards both the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city for their respective favors which they were pleased to indulge him with these many years in the above branch of business, begs leave to acknowledge that he thinks it a most incumbent duty on him, to sell his Dry Goods as low and reasonable as the present difficulties in trade possibly will admit, and he will with pleasure embrace the opportunities which might be offered him by a kind public for manifesting the same to all respects. He has also just received by the schooner Regulator , Capt. James Bowie, from Baltimore, and offers for sale by WHOLESALE , 30 Boxes first quality of Brown Sugar, 6 do. white do. 1000 Pounds first quality of Green Coffee 5000 do. Second do. do. 1000 do. Third do. do. 2 Pipes Holland Gin, and which will be disposed of lower than by the present situation of Dutch trade, can be expected. 15 Boxes Tin, 12 do. Window Glass, 10 by 12. 1 Trunk of Furniture Calicoes, 1 Do. of Fashionable do. 1 Do. of Undressed Chintz and Trench Muslin, 30 Dozen Cambric Handkerchiefs, 1 Bale of Dowlas, No. 6, 7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 3 Boxes, containing Ticklenburgh, Oil Cloth, Diaper Table Cloth, Do. Towelling do. Bed Ticks, Tapes No. 25, do. 13, Sewing Silk, cloth color, do. do. Black do. Marking Cotton, No. 12, 20, 30, 45, 300 Pieces of Silk Ribbons, Satin, Entresace Glazed, of all Numbers, 100 Do. Gailcon do. No. 1-4, 1-2, 3-4, 1-2, 4. Palmed Ribbands, 25 Dozen White Cotton Stockings for men, 25 Do. do. do. women, 50 Do. Ladies Combs of various prices 50 Pieces Boot Straps, Cotton Stripes, Linen do. Colas Tail de Cotton, 1000 Pounds Spanish Sole Leather, 1000 Do. Slaughter Hides, do. 1 Dozen Hog skins, 25 Pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 1 Trunk White Cotton, Cambrics assorted, 1 Chest Old Hyson Tea, 1 Do. Young do. 6 Do. Hyson Skin do. of 15 lbs. each, 12 Pieces Dumty, Elegant Brass Candlesticks, Coat Buttons, Gilt and Silvered, Waistcoat do. All of which he now offers low for Cash or good paper. Washington, March 10-3t&wif
RUNAWAY. Was committed to the jail of Washington county in the district of Columbia on the 17th inst. a black man, who calls himself JOHN and says he belongs to Ignatius Dennis of York county, Virginia. He is about 29 or 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high—had on when committed, an old brown great coat, kersey trowsers, old black hat, old shoes and stockings; his owner is desired to come and release him or he will be sold for his jail fees and other expenses as the law directs. C. TIPPETT, Keeper of the jail for Washington Boyd, marshal. March 1-3t
WANTED TO HIRE. A WOMAN SERVANT, of good character, one that is acquainted with plain cooking, washing and ironing, and house work generally, to such a person liberal wages will be given—Apply to TOPPAN WEBSTER, Near to the Six Buildings. Feb 24-4f. A TANNERY TO BE RENTED, For a term of years, from the 2nd day of April next— The premises consist of a good Dwelling House and Stable, with two Gardens; the Yard contains about 24 Sinks, a large Bark and Mill House, a Warehouse, Currying Shop, &c. Situate near the Capitol and Navy Yard, in the city of Washington. The present tenant will treat with any person who may rent this property, for the Stock of Leather, Hides, and Bark, which he may then have on hand. For further particulars enquire of ROBT. UNDERWOOD on the Pennsylvania avenue, who will show the premises. February 17-4f
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Commercial Company of Washington are hereby notified that an instalment of Two Dollars and Fifty Cents on each share is required to be paid at the office of the Company, on Monday the 20th of March next, agreeably to the Articles of Association. Those who neglect to pay will not be entitled to Dividend. JOSEPH FORREST, Pr. January 18-
YOUNG LADIES ACADEMY. MRS. GREENTREE Respectfully informs the Public that she has opened a BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL in Georgetown, in the house lately occupied by Maj. BEALL, for the Education of Young Ladies. Her regular course of Tuition will be Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography with the use of the Globes, and Needle Work in its various branches, Music, Drawing and the French Language grammatically. Sensible as she is that the charge committed to her, involves a high responsibility, both as it relates to the improvement of her Pupils, in their different branches of Study, as also to the inculcation of morality; she promises her patrons that her best exertions shall be applied to obtain the accomplishment of these objects. Georgetown, March 10-3t
FOR SALE, Avaluable Family of NEGROES, consisting of a Man, who is a carpenter, his wife and seven children; all young and healthy HENJ. ODEN. Prince Georges county, Dec. 16-4f
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, Positively commences Drawing 12th of April next. HIGHEST PRIZES. 30,000 Dollars. 20,000 Dollars. 10,000 Dollars. 5,000 Dollars. TICKETS & SHARES, Sold at WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Offices in New York, where was sold in the last Lottery the three highest prizes, viz. No. 20,231 25,000 Dollars. — 25,403 10,000 Dollars. — 20,759 5,000 Dollars. Tickets and Shares in the above Grand Lottery from Waite's Office, may be had of Mr. JOSEPH MILLIGAN, at his Book Store in Georgetown, where the weekly Prize List will be regularly received. Georgetown, March 10-cplm
FOR SALE, THE two story BRICK HOUSE, situate on square No. 930, in the city of Washington, now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven, as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT.
THIS is to forewarn all persons from employing or hiring my man MONDAY, without applying to me. MARY BRUMLY. Washington, March 15-3t
TO LET That large and commodious BRICK BUILDING The East end of the SEVEN BUILDINGS lately occupied by Gen. Tureau. For terms apply to JOSEPH HARBAUGH, Capitol Hill. There is on the premises a convenient Stable and Coach House. March 15-3t
NOTICE. Will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE on the 15th day of April next at Drummonds tavern, Navy Yard, all the right, title, claim and interest of JOHN VIZET in and to a part of a LOT in square No. 930, on Eighth street, 20 feet in front, running back 75 feet, with a Two Story BRICK HOUSE thereon, and other improvements, which property Mr. John Dobbins now occupies, taken by virtue of a writ of feri facias , issued from the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Washington, at the suit of Lewis Clephan. Terms of sale cash. Sale to commence precisely at 12 o'clock. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal. March 15-4wts
ATTENTION! The Subscriber has sold out his entire Stock of Goods to Messrs. Baker and Riggs , and has left Georgetown for several months; he therefore requests all those indebted to him to call and pay their accounts, as farther indulgence cannot be given, it being necessary to close the business as quick as possible. Tobacco will be received in payment at the market price. ROMULUS RIGGS. N. B. The Books & Accounts are ready for settlement at the Store of Baker & Riggs. February 6-2aw6w TO RENT, THE BRICK HOUSE, on Virginia Avenue, near the Navy Yard, lately occupied by Mr. Josiah Fox. Enquire of FREDERICK MAY. March 1-10t.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber west of the President's, Washington City, on the 15th February last, a Mulatto Girl, named HELEN; she is 19 years old, of the middle size, with large breasts; she has a scar on the side of her neck, I think on the left side, a black mole in one of the palms of her hands, one on her forehead and between her breasts, her dress was dark coating; she is of a sprightly turn, and capable of deception. If taken up within the district and brought to the subscriber, the above reward will be given, if taken up out of the district the person must put her in jail and information given as soon as possible to the subscriber. All persons are forewarned from harboring or employing her at their peril. WILLIAM HOLMES. March 10-3t
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. THE copartnership of MORIN and MOORE is dissolved by mutual consent, and all persons indebted to the said firm are desired to make immediate payment to the subscriber, by whom the LUMBER business will in future be carried on, at the yard, on the Tyber. All persons having claims against the said partnership, will please to bring them in. GEORGE MOORE. March 15-3t
CHEAP GOODS. BAKER & RIGGS, (SIGN OF THE PLOUGH.) HAVE removed to the Store, lately occupied by Romulus Riggs, and have bought his entire Stock of GOODS, (very low) which added to their former supply, with some Fresh Goods, just received from Philadelphia, makes their assortment very extensive, they being bought principally for cash, previous to any material rise in the markets, enables them to sell lower than the present prices. Amongst their Stock are Irish Linens, Shirting & Cambric Muslins, Linen Cambrics, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Furniture Dimities & Chintzes, Fine Mu Mul Leno & Ceded Muslins, Muslin Shawls, Mantles & Robes, Super undressed shirting Muslins, very fine Cambric Muslin for Cravats, veils, laces, shades, silks, crapes, Silk Shawls, Elastic India Graft, Ladies Beaver and Straw Bonnets, Silk, Cotton & Worsted Hosiery and Gloves, Bleached country Linen for sheeting, Cloths, Cords, Blankets, Waistcoating, Carpeting, and many other Fancy and substantial articles, which will be sold low for Cash, and a liberal discount to persons to sell again. They also expect to receive in a few days, a quantity of best Ingraine, English, and Venetian Carpeting with other articles. Georgetown, February 6-2aw 6w
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT I intend to petition to the next County Court of Charles, for the benefit of an act of insolvency. GEORGE BOARMAN Charles County, Jan. 6-2awm3.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. LOST, a SILVER WATCH with hands telling the day of the month on the face of her, and capped—Mott, maker, New York. Whoever will return the Watch to this office, shall receive the above sum, and no question asked. Wednesday, March 1, 1809—
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS. The Subscriber has an assortment of Garden Seeds, and mostly of his own saving last summer, for Sale at his Nursery Garden, Eastern Branch , and at Dr. Oil's Medicine Store, Georgetown . THEO: HOLT. Washington city, January 18-2aw2m
TO SPORTSMEN. The Beautiful and powerful thorough-bred imported Stallion C A R L O, Will stand the ensuing Season, at or near the city of Washington. His Pedigree and terms will be published as soon as he arrives here, which will be in a few days. He is a Horse of high character. A SPORTSMAN. March 15-3t
STOP THE SWINDLERS. 1000 DOLLARS REWARD, Will be paid for the apprehending and delivery of JOHN THOMAS & HONORE MONPOEY, who absconded from this city on Tuesday or Wednesday last, having swindled several persons to a considerable amount. JOHN THOMAS is a small thickset well made man, about 5 feet 4 inches high, 34 or 35 years of age, dark complexion, short black hair, and a very black beard, speaks fast and usually with a smile on his countenance; has a remarkable scar on one side of his face; much inclined to dress; pretends to have some knowledge of horses, and frequently rides on a good one. Said Thomas resided for many years in Union street, where he kept a boarding house and grocery store. HONORE MONPOEY is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, a Creole of St. Domingo, speaks broken English; of slender make, is lame in one foot, has a dark swarthy complexion, with short coarse curly hair, so much so that many would not take him for a white man, but from his residence in this city for many years past, he has generally be considered as such; pitted with the small pox, speaks fast, though he stammers while he speaks; usually very slovenly in his dress; pretends to have a knowledge of horses, having lately been in the habit of trafficking in the above species of property, as well as letting public chairs. Monpoezy resided at the corner of Wentworth and King streets, where he kept a grocery store. From their connexions, it is highly probable they have travelled the same road, and may make for St. Mary's Georgia or New Orleans. Five Hundred Dollars reward will be paid for apprehending and delivering either; or One Thousand Dollars for both. WASHINGTON POTTER, WILLIAM POTTER, DANIEL LATHAM, PHILIP COHEN, JOSHUA BROWN, Committee on behalf of the creditors. N. B. The Printers throughout the Southern states and New Orleans are requested to insert the above three times, and forward their bills for payment. Charleston, March 15-3t
ON application by petition, in writing, of GEORGE W. WILLETT of Prince George's county, to me the subscriber, an associate judge of the first judicial district of Maryland, composed of Saint Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties, in the recess of Prince George's county court, for the benefit of the act of Assembly, passed at November session, 1805, entitled "An act for the benefit of sundry insolvent debtors," and the several supplements thereto, a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors, as far as he can ascertain them on oath, being annexed to his said petition, and being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said petitioner is a citizen of the state of Maryland, and that he has resided therein the two last preceding years; and being also satisfied, that the said George W. Willett is now in actual confinement for debt; and for no other cause, and the said petitioner having entered into a bond with security for his appearance in Prince George's county court on the first Monday of April next, to answer such interrogatories as his creditors may propose to him—It is thereupon ordered and adjudged, that the said George W. Willett be discharged from his imprisonment, and the said first Monday of April next be, and hereby is appointed, for the said petitioner to deliver up his property, and to have a trustee appointed for the benefit of his creditors; and the said petitioner, by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer, once a week for three months successively, before the said first Monday of April next, give notice to his creditors to be and appear before the Judges of Prince George's county court on the day aforesaid, to recommend a trustee for their benefit. Given under my hand, this eighteenth day of June, 1808. DANIEL CLARKE. True Copy, Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, jun. C. P. G. Cy Ct. December 19-w13t
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WHEREAS by the first article of the terms and conditions declared by the President of the United States on the 17th day of October 1791, for regulating the materials and manner of building and improvements on the Lots in the city of Washington, it is provided "that the outer and party walls of all houses in the said city shall be built of brick or stone," and by the third article of the same terms and conditions, it is declared "that the wall of no house shall be higher than forty feet to the roof in any part of the city, nor shall any be lower than thirty-five feet on any of the avenues." And whereas the above recited articles were found to impede the settlement in the city of mechanics and others, whose circumstances did not admit of erecting houses authorised by the said regulations, for which cause the operation of the said articles has been suspended by several acts of the President of the United States, from the fifth day of June 1796 to this day, and beneficial effects arising from such suspensions being experienced, it is deemed proper to revive and continue the same with the exception hereafter mentioned. Wherefore, I, THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, do declare, That the first and third articles above recited, shall be and the same are hereby suspended until the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten, and that all houses which shall be erected in the said city of Washington, previous to the said first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten, conformable in other respects to the regulations aforesaid, shall be considered as lawfully erected; except that no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the sill to the eve shall be erected, nor shall any such house be placed within twenty-four feet of a brick or stone house. Given under my hand the first day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and nine. TH: JEFFERSON. February 8-w6t
10,000 DOLLARS, MAY BE GAINED FOR 1-2 DOLLARS!! In the Third Class of the Lottery authorised by law for removing obstructions in the RIVER LEHIGH, IN PENNSYLVANIA. SCHEME. 2 prizes of $10,000 each 20,000 2 5,000 10,000 2 2,500 5,000 3 1,000 3,000 6 500 3,000 15 200 3,000 30 100 3,000 60 50 3,000 150 20 3,000 300 10 3,000 13,800 5 69,000 35,630 not 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. 50,000 tickets at 2 1-2 dollars, 125,000
To draw 500 tickets each day at the State House in Philadelphia, and the prizes to be paid by Thomas Dibone, esq. the treasurer of that city, 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing, subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes not demanded in twelve months after the close of the drawing, to be considered as relinquished to the Lottery. Part of the above prizes determinable as follows: The first drawn ticket on the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, and 55th, days $200 each. do. on the 60th, 65th, 70th & 75th do. 500 do. do. on the 80th and 85th do. 1000 do. do. 90th do. 2500 do. do. 95th do. 5000 do. do. 100th do. 10000 do. The two $10,000 prizes to receive each in part payment 25 shares of the Lehigh Stock, at 100 dollars each, The two 5000 dollars 10 shares The two 2500 do. 5 do. Societies, associations, and individuals purchasing not less than 50 tickets will be allowed to pay for them by instalments much to their interest. Letters post paid, and enclosing the cash, will be duly attended to, and prizes of Lotteries in the cities of Philadelphia, and New York, will be received in payment, by GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 85, South Second street, Philadelphia, and JOHN DAVIDSON, Washington city, December 12-wt
ON application by petition, in writing, of GEORGE W. WILLETT of Prince George's county, to me the subscriber, an associate judge of the first judicial district of Maryland, composed of Saint Mary's, Charles and Prince George's counties, in the recess of Prince George's county court, for the benefit of the act of Assembly, passed at November session, 1805, entitled "An act for the benefit of sundry insolvent debtors," and the several supplements thereto, a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors, as far as he can ascertain them on oath, being annexed to his said petition, and being satisfied by competent testimony, that the said petitioner is a citizen of the state of Maryland, and that he has resided therein the two last preceding years; and being also satisfied, that the said George W. Willett is now in actual confinement for debt; and for no other cause, and the said petitioner having entered into a bond with security for his appearance in Prince George's county court on the first Monday of April next, to answer such interrogatories as his creditors may propose to him—It is thereupon ordered and adjudged, that the said George W. Willett be discharged from his imprisonment, and the said first Monday of April next be, and hereby is appointed, for the said petitioner to deliver up his property, and to have a trustee appointed for the benefit of his creditors; and the said petitioner, by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer, once a week for three months successively, before the said first Monday of April next, give notice to his creditors to be and appear before the Judges of Prince George's county court on the day aforesaid, to recommend a trustee for their benefit. Given under my hand, this eighteenth day of June, 1808. DANIEL CLARKE. True Copy, Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, jun. C. P. G. Cy Ct. December 19-w13t
NOTICE. Bank of Columbia, March 6, 1809. IN conformity to the Charter of this Institution an Election for TWELVE DIRECTORS will be held at the Tavern of Mr. Joseph Semmes in Georgetown on Monday the 20th inst. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier. March 10-ept20th.
MR. GENERES has the honor of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington that his next BALL will be on Wednesday next 15th inst. Washington, March 10-3t
FOR SALE, A very likely healthy MULATTO GIRL, About 12 years of age—apply at this office. February 27-4f
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county and state of Md. letters of administration on the Personal Estate of RICHARD BOND, late of the aforesaid county and state, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, for adjustment, with the proper vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, living in St. Mary's county and state of Md. on or before the 13th day of July next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from a benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of January 1809. REBECCA WHITE BOND, Exec utrix January 20-m6mUG
MILL WRIGHTS WANTED. SIX good JOURNEYMEN will meet with employment by applying to the subscriber at Occoquan before the 20th March, and after at Ellicott's Lower Mills, 8 miles from Baltimore. ROBERT WELSH. March 3-3t