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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. DCXXXIV.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Foreign Intelligence.
TWENTY-SIXTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Enaim, Nov. 18.
Prince Murat being informed that the Russian generals, immediately after the signature of the convention, had set out with a part of their army with a view of passing by Znaim, and that every thing indicated that the remainder intended to follow them in order to escape us, he let them know that the emperor had not ratified the convention, and that he should in consequence attack them. To that effect prince Murat made the necessary arrangements, marched after the enemy and attacked them on the 16th at 4 o'clock, P. M. This brought on the battle of Zuntersdorf, in which that part which formed the rear guard of the Russian army was put to flight, losing 12 pieces of cannon, 100 baggage waggons, 2000 prisoners, and 2000 killed on the field of battle. Marshal Lannes attacked the enemy in front, and while he turned them on the left with the brigade of grenadiers under gen. Dupont, marshal Soult turned them on the right with the brigade of gen. Lavaseur of the division of Le Grand, composing the 3d & 18th regiments of the line. General of divisions Watier, attacked the Russians with a brigade of dragoons, and made 800 prisoners.
The brigade of grenadiers under gen. Laplanche Mortiere distinguished itself greatly. It did not night come on nothing would have escaped. They fought at the point of the bayonet for a long time. The battalions of Russian grenadiers showed great intrepidity. Gen. Oudinot has been wounded. His two aid-de-camps, Domangest and Lamatte, were wounded by his side. The wound of gen. Oudinot will prevent his serving for at least 15 days. In the mean time the emperor, wishing to give the grenadiers a proof of his esteem, has appointed gen. Duroc their commander.
The emperor removed his head quarters to Znaim, on the 17th at 3 o'clock, P. M. The rear-guard of the Russians had been obliged to leave the hospital of Znaim, where we have found considerable magazines of flour and oats. The Russians retired to Brunn, and our advanced guard pursued them half way. But the emperor being informed that the emperor of Austria was at that place, wished to show him a mark of his regard, and halted on the eighteenth.
Herewith is subjoined the capitulation of the fort of Kuffstein, taken by the Bavarians.
Gen. Baraguay D'Hilliers made an incursion as far as Pilsen in Bohemia, and obliged the enemy to evacuate their posts. He has taken several magazines and fulfilled the object of his mission. The dismounted dragoons have crossed with rapidity the mountains covered with ice and fir trees, which separate Bohemia from Bavaria.
No idea can be formed of the terror with which the Russians have inspired the Moravians. In making their retreat, they burnt the most beautiful villages, and knocked in the head many of the peasantry. When the inhabitants saw them depart, they exclaimed with great joy, our enemies are gone. They speak of them only as Barbarians who every where spread desolation. This is not applied to the officers, who are in general very different from the soldiery. Many of them are men of distinguished merit, but the army evinces a savage instinct which we never have observed in our European armies.
When we ask the inhabitants of Austria, Moravia and Bohemia if they love their emperor; we love him, they reply, but how do you expect we can love him any longer? He has brought in the Russians.
It had been reported at Vienna, that the Russians had beaten the French army and were advancing to that city. A woman cried out in the street, "the French are beaten; the Russians are coming." The consternation was general—fear & dread prevailed throughout Vienna. Such is the result of the fatal councils of Cobentzel, of Colloredo and Lamberti. These men are also detested by the nation, and the emperor of Austria will never recover the confidence and love of his subjects, but by sacrificing them to public indignation, and sooner or later he will have to do so.
CAPITULATION,
Concluded between the Franco-Bavarian brigade commanded by major-general count Mezzanelli, and the garrison of the fortress of Kuffstein.
Art. 1. To-morrow at 10 o'clock, A. M. the castle of Kuffstein shall be delivered up to the Franco-Bavarian brigade. The outer posts and the entrance of the castle shall be taken possession of by the said brigade.
Ans. Granted. But for reciprocal guarantee, a capt. of Bavarian troops shall be sent to the castle, and a captain of the garrison shall repair to the city.
Art. 2. The garrison of Kuffstein shall march out with the honors of war and all its artillery, but without carrying away any of its munitions.
Ans. The garrison of the place shall march out with all the honors of war: they may keep their fire arms and side arms; but their bayonets shall be unfixt and their pieces without flints. The garrison shall march out with two pieces of cannon without munition.
Art. 3. Private property shall be respected, and it is stipulated that it shall be transported in safety to the Austrian army.
Granted—For the private property of the garrison, with the exception of the drafts and plans of the forts and environs, which shall not be removed from the place.
Art. 4. The ratification of these articles of capitulation shall take place to-day, according to military form and regulations.
Granted. [Signed in form by both parties.] KUFFSTEIN, Nov. 10.
TWENTY-SEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Porlitz, November 19, 1805.
Since the battle of Zuntersdorf, the enemy has continued to retreat with the utmost precipitation. General Sebastiani, with his brigade of dragoons pursued them sword in hand. The vast plains of Moravia have favored his pursuit. The 18th, on the heights of Porlitz, he cut off the retreat of several corps during the day, and made 2000 Russians prisoners.
Prince Murat entered Brunn, the capital of Moravia, at 3 o'clock P. M. still in pursuit of the enemy, who evacuated the city and the citadel; the latter is a fine structure, and capable of sustaining a formal siege. The emperor has removed his head-quarters to Porlitz.
Marshal Soult, with his corps of the army is at Ristnitzitz. Marshal Lannes is before Porlitz.
The Moravians entertain even a greater hatred against the Russians and stronger friendship for us than the Austrians. The country is beautiful and much more fertile than Austria. The Moravians were astonished on beholding in their immense plains the inhabitants of the Ukraine, of Kamchatka, and of Great Tartary, the Normans, the Gascons, the Bretons, &c. come among them to cut each others throats without their country having any thing in common with them, or any immediate political connexion; and they have good sense enough to declare bluntly, that human blood is a commodity of traffic in the hands of the English. A wealthy Moravian said lately to a French officer, in speaking of the emperor Joseph II. that he was the friend of the peasantry, and that if he were alive, he would have freed them from those feudal taxes which they now pay to the religious convents.
We have found at Brunn, 60 pieces of cannon, 300,000 lbs. of powder, a great quantity of wheat and flour, and considerable magazines of clothing.
The emperor of Germany has retired to Olmutz. Our posts are within one march of that place.
TWENTY-EIGHTH BULLETIN.
Brunn, 21st November, 1805.
The emperor entered Brunn the 20th, at 10 o'clock, A. M. A deputation from the states of Moravia, at the head of which was the bishop, came to meet him. The emperor visited the fortifications, and gave orders that the citadel should be fortified, in which were found upwards of 6000 muskets, great quantities of ammunition of war of all kinds; among others, 400,000 lbs. of powder. The Russians had united all their cavalry, which composed a corps of about 6000 men, and were disposed to defend their position at the junction of the roads between Brunn and Olmutz. Gen. Walther obliged them by different onsets to quit the ground. Gen. Murat dispatched to his assistance D'Hautpoul's division of cuirassiers, and 4 squadrons of the imperial guards. Though our horses were much fatigued, the enemy were attacked and put to flight. They left more than 300 chosen dragoons on the field of battle, and 100 horses fell into our hands.
Marshal Bessieres, commanding the imperial guards, at the head of four squadrons of the guards, made a brilliant attack which threw them into confusion and put them to route. Nothing could form a greater contrast than the silence of the guards of cuirassiers and the uproar of the Russians.
This body of Russian cavalry is well mounted and well equipped, and has shown great bravery and resolution; but they did not appear to be well acquainted with the use of their sabres; and in that point our cavalry had a great advantage. We had some men killed and 60 wounded, amongst whom are colonel Durosel, of the 16th chas-seurs, and colonel Bourdon, of the 11th dragoons. The enemy has fallen back several leagues.
TWENTY-NINTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Brunn, Nov. 28, 1805.
Marshal Ney has occupied Brixen, after having taken many prisoners from the enemy. He found in the hospital a great number of sick and wounded Austrians. On the 17th Nov. he made
himself master of Clanzien & Botzen. Gen. Jallachich, who defended the Vorarlberg, has been cut off. Marshal Bernadotte occupies Iglau. His troops have entered Bohemia.
Gen. Wreden, commanding the Bavarian artillery, 100 horses, 50 cuirassiers and several officers. He made himself master of a considerable magazine of oats and other grain, and of many carriages laden with the baggage of several regiments and Austrian officers.
The adjutant-commander Maison, has made 200 dragoons of La Tour and cuirassiers of Hohenlohe, prisoners, on his way from Iglau to Brunn. He attacked another detachment of 200 men and made 50 prisoners.
Information has reached us from Olmutz. The court has evacuated that place and retired to Poland. The weather begins to be rigorous. The French army has taken up its quarters. Its van is supported by Brunn, which is a strong place and which they are now busy in putting into the best state of defence.
SEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
Head-quarters, Gorizia, Nov. 23.
The army maintains the position which it had taken on the left bank of the Isonzo. The advanced guard, under the orders of gen. Espagne, established itself on the Vipacco, repulsed the enemy as far as Gauz, and in several attacks, which were performed with vigor, made 100 prisoners. The whole of their cavalry has retired by the great road. A considerable body of their infantry took the road by the valley of Idria, to gain that of Oberleybach. Five companies of voltigeurs are pursuing the enemy in that direction while our advanced posts have reached the intrenchments of Prevalle, and have taken a direction towards Laybach.
The gen. in chief has sent the division, Seras to Trieste. The Austrians evacuated the place at our approach, leaving 300 of their wounded. A corps of troops pursued them on the way to Laybach and took 50 prisoners. Two regiments of dragoons, supported by infantry, have proceeded on our left as far as Chiusa de Pletz, which was guarded by the 2 regiments of infantry Straoldo and Deligene and some cavalry. All the posts were abandoned the day after the arrival of our troops. The gen. of brigade Lacour, who commands them, has received orders to penetrate as far as Villach, and to endeavor to open a communication with the grand army, whose movements have without doubt, determined the retreat of the enemy, who were afraid of being surrounded. A detachment has also been sent to Ponte-la-Veneta, where the enemy were pretty strong, but did not dare to await our arrival. In these various movements we have taken nearly 400 prisoners. The gen. in chief has left near Padua, the corps of troops from Naples—to which he has added a division of the army, the Corsican legion and the 21 Italian regiment.
Lieut. gen. Gouvain St. Cyr, who commands these united forces, holds Chiozza and Brondolo, and keeps himself prepared to fall on the British and Russians, if they dare attempt the departure with which they threaten the coast of Italy.
Lecchi, general of division, &c. to his excellency the minister of war.
HEAD-QUARTERS, LEGNARO, Nov. 25.
I hasten to inform your excellency, that a corps of the enemy's troops, commanded by prince Rohan, showed itself near Bazzano. The gen. in chief set off for Stra with the reserve, composed of a Polish corps commanded by gen. Peyri, a regiment of French cavalry, and a regiment of French infantry, a battalion commanded by gen. Regnier, & 4 pieces of artillery under the command of the chief of battalion, Millo, and escorted by the 5th regiment of Italian infantry. Gen. Regnier having departed from his cantonments, went to Pionabino, where, by this means, he cut off the road to Mestre, from the Austrians, who were endeavoring to get into Venice. At day break yesterday, the 24th, he was attacked, and in spite of a vigorous resistance, was three times compelled to fall back.
The corps of Polish infantry which was at Campo-Pietro with the gen. in chief, set out before day for Castle Franco, with the gen. in chief in person; who, when about half way perceived the division of Regnier to be retreating, ordered col. Grabinski to attack the enemy in flank. The attack was immediately made with the greatest vigor, and the enemy was obliged to retire to Castle-Franco, with the loss of 150 prisoners, (among whom were a col. and a major) and 3 pieces of cannon.
Gen. Regnier taking advantage of this manoeuvre of the gen. in chief, attacked them again in person, and made 2000 prisoners. The rest of the enemy's column retreated to Villa Franca, where 3000 Austrians, who were hemmed in by the regiment of Polish infantry, laid down their arms to col. Grabinski, and a corps of 700 cuirassiers surrendered to lieut. col. Clopinski.
8000 prisoners, 700 horses, 12 pieces of cannon, 6 colors and one standard, are the result of this day. Among the prisoners is prince Rohan, gen. commandant, 3 cols., 6 majors, and 3 lieuts. The dead amount to about 600, among whom are 2 cols., 4 lieut. cols., and 4 majors. The wounded about 600.
Translations from German papers for the Federal Gazette.
MUREMBERG, Nov. 17.
It will give the friends of the great cause of mankind no small pleasure to inform them, that wherever the French have entered a capital in this country, they have been received as the deliverers of mankind. "Long live the emperor Napoleon," has been the general acclamation from every house, from every window. The inhabitants, and particularly the women, presented themselves in crowds in every street, to offer wine and refreshments to both officers and soldiers. Citizens, by thousands, were seen with tears in their eyes, giving thanks to Heaven for having delivered their country from the hard hand of tyrants and oppressors. Not a few addressed the brave gallic soldiers in the following terms, while they offered them something to refresh their weary steps. ("Nimm diess, Bruder Franzose.") "Take this, brother Frenchman!" The very girls pressed before each other, to present flowers and laurels to the French generals.
DONAU, November 19. The court of Vienna has taken up its residence at Cracow, in Poland.
BREMEN, November 25. The day before yesterday the royal Prussian regiment of prince Ferdinand arrived here. It is to be stationed here some time, it is supposed, for the protection of large magazines of provisions expected down the Weser, for the royal Prussian army. This regiment, which belongs to a neutral power, is in no wise to compromit the neutrality, or interrupt the trade and commerce of this city. The interior government of which will suffer no change. The gates still remain guarded as heretofore, by the Bremen troops.
Shortly after the entry of this regiment here, the senate received a requisition from lieutenant general Don, for the passage of an English corps of about 400 men. The citizens were assembled in consequence, but declined giving their assent. The corps, nevertheless, marched through, after opening the gates by force. After which it was escorted by the Prussian troops over the Weser bridge on the road to Oldenburg.
BRUNN, November 13.
By special command of his majesty the emperor and king, with whose presence this city has been favored for several days, the president of the superior police, Baron Summeraw, has issued the following declaration:
"His majesty the emperor and king never had a more ardent wish than for the preservation of peace. This wish lay in the principles of his reign, as well as in his heart. Far from any, even the most secret design, of encroaching his territories, or of aiming at an indemnity for the sacrifices which he made at Luneville and Ratisbon for the peace of Europe, he desired nothing more than that the emperor of the French might be actuated by a similar spirit of sincere and humane policy, and confine himself within the limits prescribed by the treaty of Luneville.
"Whoever with a pure intention has interested himself in the fate of Europe, must have felt the justice and moderation of this desire.
"True to his principles, his majesty was ever ready, during the progress of the present war, to offer the hand of peace; and he would have thought and acted in the same manner, under the most splendid victories, as under the influence of contrary events.
"His majesty thought the great and desirable moment of this reconciliation and of this return to national happiness really not far distant, when the emperor of France, at sundry times, openly professed to entertain similar sentiments, and spoke precisely in the same spirit to his imperial and royal majesty's generals, who, by the fortune of war, became his prisoners.
"Full of confidence in such declarations, and compelled by the wish to avert from the city of Vienna, which is so dear to his heart, the approaching danger, and from his good and faithful subjects in general the pressure of a tedious war, his majesty sent field-marshal-lieutenant count Von Gail to the French emperor's head-quarters, in his and his allies' names, to receive the corroboration of those friendly sentiments, and to learn the particular conditions which emperor Napoleon on this occasion would make, preparatory to a general negotiation for a cessation of arms.
"But the expectations of his majesty were not fulfilled. As the basis of a cessation of arms for a few weeks only, the French emperor demands, "that the allied troops return to their native country; that the Hungarian levy, &c. be disbanded; & that the dukedom of Ve-
nice and the Tyrol be put into the possession of the French armies."
"The contrast between such demands and the offers heretofore made by the emperor of France, all Europe will perceive."
"H. majesty the emperor and king has by this first step fulfilled a duty sacred to his heart.
"But he believes he would have severely injured himself, wounded the honor of his monarchy, the dignity of his house and the renown of his good and greatest nations, and have impaired the best interests of state in the eyes of the present and future generations, if, notwithstanding the weighty obligations incumbent on him for the preservation of the whole, he had given way to his own feelings for the temporary heavy oppression of his people, and coincided with stipulations which would have been a death blow to his monarchy, and a breach of the confederacy with all his allies.
"His majesty wanted peace. He still wants it with uprightness and sincerity.
"But never can he, never will he suffer himself to be placed in a state of insecurity, which would subject him & his people to the domineering command of a powerful enemy.
"Under such circumstances, there is no alternative for his majesty left, than to cleave to the great, yet unexhausted resources, which he finds in the hearts, in the prosperity, in the fidelity, and in the strength of his people—to the still unimpaired power of his high allies and friends, the emperor of Russia and the king of Prussia, & to persevere in this firm and hearty alliance, until the emperor of France, with that moderation which is the sweetest flower in the garland of a great monarch, shall agree to conditions of peace, which must not be purchased by the sacrifice of national honor and the independence of a great nation."
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, FEB. 7.
Mr. Leib said he had long been of opinion that the present mode of keeping the Journal of the House was incorrect. He had always thought that the name of the mover of every proposition should appear on the Journal, and that the Journal should be so kept as to enable the people to be fully acquainted with the proceedings of their representatives. To make an enquiry on this subject, he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the standing rules and orders of the House so far as to prescribe the mode of keeping the Journal.
Mr. Smilie considered the motion as unnecessary.
The question was taken and the motion agreed to—Ayes 65—and a committee of five members appointed.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee on public lands, reported that it was expedient to pass without amendment the bill, received from the Senate, to repeal so much of an act to regulate a grant of land to the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, as requires the actual settlement of the land.
Mr. Gregg observed that the committee had been induced to make this report in consequence of the term of a former law not having been complied with from a number of tracts belonging to minors, and from several tracts being broken as not to admit of settlement; and inasmuch as no condition of settlement had been attached to any other lands of the U. S.
The House ordered the bill to a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. D. R. Williams the House came to the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what additional provisions are necessary to prevent the importation of slaves into the territories of the U. S.
A committee of five members were appointed.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair; on the bill relative to a naval peace establishment.
Mr. Gregg explained at some length the provisions of the bill, a detailed statement of which has already appeared in the National Intelligencer. In Mr. Gregg's observations, he stated that the bill corresponded with the intimations of the President relative to giving an opening to the promotion of several officers who had greatly distinguished themselves in the Mediterranean service. He stated that the bill contemplated giving the President power to keep in service 925 able and ordinary seamen and boys, making two-thirds of the full complement of six frigates, two of 44 guns, 2 of 36, and 2 of 32; that it contemplated the increasing the number of captains from 10 to 13; the creation of 9 masters commandant, and the increase of lieutenants from 36 to 72. This arrangement was proposed, in order to give to the young officers in the navy that rank and reward merited by them, and to enable the doing this, without interfering with the rules of

promotion usual in the naval service. Mr. Lash spoke against the feature of the bill that augmented the number of officers. It appeared to him, indeed, a pension bill, and to make large allowances without services rendered. It also contemplated the keeping 6 frigates in service, and provides for them 13 captains, 9 master commandants and 72 lieutenants. He did not consider the Treasury in such a state of overflow as to justify this liberality.
Mr. Gregg said the gentleman had misunderstood his remarks as well as the nature of the bill, which so far from directing 6 frigates to be kept in actual service, repealed that part of a former law which contained this provision.
No motion having been made to amend the bill, the chairman proceeded in the reading of the remaining sections. When Mr. Goldsborough expressed his opinion that the bill required considerable amendment, and that he had understood from the Secretary of the Navy that its provisions were not consonant to that system which he considered the most conducive to the public service. With a view to obtain fuller information relative to the subject he moved that the committee should rise and ask leave to sit again.
This motion obtained, without opposition, when the committee rose and received leave to sit again. The House then went into a committee of the whole—Mr. TENNANT in the chair—on the bill fixing the compensation of the officers of the two Houses.
At the instance of Mr. Talmadge the bill was so modified as to repeal the existing law, and to form a new one, fixing the compensation of the respective officers at their present rates, excepting the compensations of the sergeant at arms, and door keepers of the two Houses, which are fixed at 950 dollars a year, and the assistant door keepers at 900 dollars each, with an inhibition to make any addition to the fixed compensations of the officers by an allowance out of the contingent fund.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday—Ayes 69.
On motion of Mr. Crowninshield the House came to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before this House a statement of the exports from the United States of all foreign goods, wares and merchandise, during the last three years, which have not been particularly directed to be made by the resolution of the 3rd and 5th inst.
On the motion of Mr. Marion, the House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the Chair—on the bill declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the state of South Carolina authorizing the imposition of a tonnage duty by the city council of South Carolina.
After considerable debate, the committee rose and reported the bill with sundry amendments, in which the House concurred, and ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday—Ayes 65.
Mr. Lindley presented a memorial from the American Convention of Pennsylvania, for promoting the abolition of slavery, representing certain existing abuses and defects in the execution of the laws prohibiting the slave trade, &c.
Referred to a committee of five members—Ayes 66.
Mr. J. Randolph, agreeably to notice given by him yesterday, made the following motion:
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. S. of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, That the following article be submitted to the legislatures of the several states, which, when ratified and confirmed by the legislatures of three fourths of the said states, shall be valid and binding as a part of the constitution of the United States:
The judges of the supreme, and all other courts of the United States, shall be removed from office by the President, on the joint address of both Houses of Congress requesting the same.
The House having agreed to consider the motion, it was, at the instance of Mr. J. Randolph, referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. J. Randolph gave notice that he should call up this motion on Thursday.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on a bill declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the state of North Carolina.
The object of the bill is to give to Tennessee power to perfect titles to lands granted by North Carolina, agreeably to a compact between the two states.
Having passed through the committee without amendment, the House took it into consideration:
When, after some explanations relative to the nature of the bill, it was ordered to a third reading on Monday. Adjourned until Monday.
MONDAY, FEB. 10. Mr. Tenney laid before the House certain resolutions of the legislature of New Hampshire instructing their Senators, and requesting their representatives to take all legal and necessary measures for obtaining, in correspondence with the wishes of the legislature of North Carolina, an amendment to the constitution of the U. S. prohibiting the importation of slaves. Ordered to lie on the table.
The speaker laid before the House a letter received by him from William Tatham, representing that he has been
engaged for thirty years in researches connected with objects of great public utility, economical, agricultural, and mechanical; and intimating his desire that the materials collected by him should be made, on his receiving a proper compensation, the basis of a public institution, to be placed under the direction of the executive of the U. S.
Referred to a committee of five members.
On motion of Mr. Dana, Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider and report whether any amendments should be made in the standing rules of the House relative to confidential communications.
Referred to a committee of five members.
Mr. Morrow presented a petition from the Louisiana company, inhabitants of Ohio, and consisting of forty families, representing their purpose, in case of being aided by a donation of land, to form a settlement in the neighborhood of St. Louis.
Referred to the committee on public lands.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill declaring the town of Jersey, in the state of N. J. a port of delivery, and providing for the erection of a light house on Wood Island, or in Fletcher's Neck in Massachusetts, and appropriating 3,000 dollars therefor.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, likewise made a report, on the resolution relative to the erecting New-Castle, in Delaware, into a port of entry. The committee after a detailed report, embracing elucidating documents from the secretary of the treasury, declare that it is inexpedient to make New Castle into a port of entry.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Nicholson said he wished to lay on the table a resolution relative to the subsisting differences between the U. S. and G. Britain, on which several resolutions had already been offered. When this subject first came into notice at an early period of the session, he had foreseen that it might lead to the proposition of plans which might deeply affect the revenue of the government. He was, therefore, anxious that it might be referred to the committee of Ways and Means in whose hands the superintendence of the revenue was placed. To this committee it was referred in the first instance. But the House afterwards thought fit to discharge that committee from its consideration, and to refer it to a committee of the whole on the state of the union. Mr. Nicholson observed that it was with great deference that he undertook to offer any resolutions embracing objects of such importance as the differences between G. Britain and this country. If the subject had remained with the committee of Ways and Means, or with any other select committee, a set of resolutions in a digested form might have been expected, and it might have been shown in what manner and to what extent the revenue would probably be affected. When, however, resolutions were offered by individual members, it was impossible to offer any such calculations, and the subject would consequently come before the House in an undigested form.
Mr. N. said he had seen two propositions, neither of which he liked. One was a resolution offered by a gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg.) When he considered that our importations from Great Britain amounted annually to about twenty-five millions of dollars, and that the whole of this trade was, according to the proposition of the gentleman, to be prohibited, and it was also so considered that the average amount of duties on articles imported from G. Britain was twenty per cent. it would at once be seen that the measure would affect the revenue to the amount of five millions annually.
Nor did it, in offering these resolutions, appear to have been taken into view, that while the measure had a very material effect on the revenue, it had likewise an immediate effect on the habits of our citizens who consumed goods imported from Britain. With regard to the single article of cotton, its prohibition would operate in three different ways. In the first place, the wants of our people will be increased in proportion to the prohibition of cotton goods; in the second place, the revenue would be affected by it; and in the last place, it was extremely probable, that the foreign demand for the raw material we furnish would be considerably diminished. A single fact would evince this with some force. In the year 1791 there were exported to Liverpool 64 bales of cotton; and in the first nine months of 1805 there had been exported to the same place 93,000 bales. This would show what the effect might be of the prohibition of the importation of articles manufactured from cotton in G. Britain on the demand for the raw material we furnish.
Mr. N. said he had seen another proposition not offered indeed in the House of Representatives, but elsewhere, (alluding to it supposed to the report of a committee in the Senate) which did not go to the extent of the motion by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, and therefore was not so deleterious in its effects, but which in his judgment was extremely objectionable. This proposition went to prohibit the importation of woollens of all descriptions, linens, nails, hats, looking glasses, rum, hardware, slate, salt, coal, boots, shoes, ribbons, silks, plated and glass wares.
In this list there were four articles of great importance with which we are supplied from Great Britain, which our habits at least have enrolled on the list of necessaries, and with which we
cannot be supplied either by ourselves or by other nations. With coarse woollens we are supplied altogether from G. Britain, and we cannot procure them elsewhere. Mr. N. said he had taken some pains to enquire into the state of the German manufactures, and he was convinced, from the information he had received, that we could get, neither from Germany or Holland, those coarse clothes which are extensively consumed in the middle and Southern states, and he presumed throughout the whole country, except by those who moved in the higher walks of life. In Holland and Brabant, there were some such manufactures, but they were too narrow to supply us with any considerable quantity of them.
That kind of rum which we derive from Jamaica, Antigua and Barbadoes, and from which a large revenue is obtained, Mr. N. presumed was not to be got elsewhere, as the whole of this article which was imported into the U. S. was consumed, and no part of it exported, it followed of course that the revenue would be diminished in proportion to the extent of the prohibition.
The manufactures of Birmingham and Sheffield, going generally by the name of hard-ware, could be got no where else. The whole of these imported were consumed in the U. States, and their prohibition would have the same effect on our revenue.
Of salt, which was imported from different countries, and which amounted annually to three and a half millions of bushels, not more than the one hundredth part was exported. By diminishing the quantity imported, we both increase the price of the article, and decrease the amount of the revenue.
Mr. N. said that the course which seemed to him most proper, was to select among the manufactures of Great Britain such articles as we import from thence, and can supply ourselves with by our own industry, or obtain from other countries. This would present to Great Britain a plan that would at once be seen to be practicable. By laying a prohibition on the importation of all articles received from Great Britain or her colonies one of two effects must ensue. Either we shall be laughed at by Great Britain and the other European powers for adopting a system altogether impracticable, because we cannot adhere to it; or we shall furnish to her minister, whose character for decision is well known, a pretext for sweeping the ocean of every dollar of American property afloat on it.
If, on the contrary, we adopt a system which is practicable, to which it is seen that we can adhere without injuring ourselves, and which will materially affect Britain, we may hope that measures will be taken by her government for the adjustment of our differences, and the rendering us complete justice.
Mr. N. then submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, the following articles, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, ought to be prohibited by law from being imported into the U. S. or into the territories thereof, viz:
All articles of which leather is the material of chief value; All articles of which tin or brass is the material of chief value; tin in sheets excepted; All articles of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value; All articles of which silk is the material of chief value; Woolen clothes, whose invoice prices shall exceed— Woolen hosiery of all kinds; Window glass, and all other manufactures of glass; Silver and plated wares; Paper of every description; Nails and spikes; Hats; Clothing ready made; Millinery of all kinds; Playing cards; Beer, ale and porter; and Pictures and prints.
Mr. Nicholson concluded by remarking that he would not undertake to say that he had made the best selection of articles. It was with great deference he had made the selection. He would, however, offer it at this time, that gentlemen might give their attention to it, and be prepared to enter on its discussion when the subject came before the House. He submitted these propositions at this time, to avoid any delay which might arise from withholding them till the House should have entered upon the subject.
This resolution was immediately considered by the House, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, certain resolutions offered on the 3rd of January 1794, by Mr. Madison, on the differences at that time subsisting between the U. S. and Great Britain, were ordered to be printed.
Mr. Crowninshield said the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Nicholson) had offered several resolutions prohibiting the importation of sundry articles of British manufactures into the U. S. Mr. C. observed that he had another project which he wished to submit, relative to our trade with the British West Indies. He did not mean at this time to discuss the subject, either so far as it was connected with the propositions of the gentleman from Maryland, or with that of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, which went to a much greater extent. But with regard to one idea expressed by the gentleman from Maryland, he thought it proper to say a few words. That gentleman has observed that the proposition offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania would
affect the revenue to the amount of five millions of dollars; and therefore impressed upon the House the duty of being extremely cautious in taking such a step. Mr. C. said he did not believe the adoption of that proposition would affect the revenue to any such extent. He did not believe it would affect the revenue to the amount of a million of dollars. Because, although we should prohibit the importation of British goods, we could get most of the same articles from other countries. We get salt from Cadiz, and Lisbon, and from several other places. Rum could be got from every island in the West Indies; and if we should not be able to get a sufficient quantity of it to supply our wants, we could import from France brandies which will be a good substitute. We may also get woollens from the continent of Europe, and every article on the list, perhaps at higher prices. It was not, however, Mr. C. said his object at this time to discuss the merits of either proposition. His chief object was to offer his own project, which related to the West Indies. Every one knows that those islands are dependent on the U. S. for the necessaries of life; that they cannot get many important articles they absolutely want from other countries. Every one knows that for fish, beef, pork & lumber, they are dependent on us, inasmuch as they cannot get them elsewhere. How is the trade carried on? Great Britain has adopted a curious commercial principle, bottomed on the principle of her navigation act; which in time of peace almost amounts to a prohibition to introduce into her islands any articles of ours; and which in time of war opens the ports of a few of her islands for the introduction of particular articles for three or six months. Mr. C. said he wished to see this trade permanently open to the citizens of the U. S. He thought it probable this might be done by the adoption of his plan. The gentleman from Pennsylvania had offered a proposition which was calculated to meet in part the practices of Great Britain. The first resolution related to trading to the West Indies in foreign vessels and not in vessels of the U. S. Every one knew that in the trade between the U. S. and the West Indies there were either none, or very few foreign vessels.
Mr. Crowninshield then offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, no goods, wares, or merchandise shall be exported from, or imported into the U. S. or the territories thereof, in any ship or vessel whatever, to or from any European colonies or settlements situated on the eastern side of the continent of America, or its adjacent seas, northward of the Equator, unless the importation of all articles of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the U. S. and their territories, in American bottoms, is at all times admitted into the said colonies or settlements, and unless the exportation of the productions of the said colonies, or settlements, is permanently allowed in American bottoms from the same to the U. S. and the territories thereof.
The resolution was considered, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, and ordered to be printed.
The bill to repeal in part the act relative to the grant of land to the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, and for other purposes, was read the third time, and passed.
The bill to fix and regulate the compensations of the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives, was read the third time and passed—Ayes 55—Noes 24.
The bill declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the general assembly of the state of North Carolina was read the third time and passed—Ayes 49—Noes 29.
The bill declaring the consent of Congress to the act of the legislature of South Carolina authorizing the imposition of a tonnage duty by the City Council of Charleston was read the third time.
Messrs. J. Clay and Marion supported the bill, which, on the question being taken, was passed—Ayes 52.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill to extend the time for taking the oath, and giving bond in cases of drawback, and for other purposes.
On the 2d section, which is as follows:
"That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and empowered to extend the benefit of drawback, in cases which have happened since the passage of the act of March 3, 1799, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," where the persons claiming such benefit have omitted to take the oath and give bond within the ten days prescribed by law: Provided, the secretary of the treasury shall be satisfied that such omission was caused by unavoidable accident, and that no fraud was intended thereby to be committed against the revenue laws of the U. S. and provided also, that satisfactory proof shall be exhibited to him that the goods, wares, and merchandise, on which the drawback is claimed, have been landed without the limits of the United States."
A long debate ensued, which continued beyond the usual hour of adjournment, in which Messrs. J. Clay, Leib, Elmer, Nicholson, Crowninshield, N. Williams, and Sloan supported; and Messrs. Holland, Clark, J. C. Smith, Jackson, Bidwell, Conrad, Macon and Smilie opposed the section.
When the question was taken on striking out the section, and carried—Ayes 70.
The 2nd and 3rd sections, bottomed
on the 2nd, were also struck out. The committee then rose and reported their disagreement to all the sections except the first.
The House immediately considered the report.
Mr. J. C. Smith spoke in favor, and Mr. Crowninshield against concurring in it; when the House adjourned without coming to a decision.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. Mr. John C. Smith from the Committee of Claims made a report on the petition of Peter Landais, recommending its indefinite postponement.
Referred to a committee of the whole to morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of John M c Faddon and Francis Johonnet, concluding with a resolution that the prayer of the petitioners so far as relates to their exemption from debts due to the United States, is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Crowninshield made a nearly similar report on the petition of John M c Faddon, which received the like reference.
The House took up the unfinished business of yesterday, being the report of a committee of the whole House, to strike out the 2d, 3rd and 4th sections of the bill to extend the time for taking the oath, and giving bond in cases of drawback, and for other purposes.
On concurring in this report a lengthy debate ensued. Messrs. John C. Smith, Jackson, Bedinger, and Holland, spoke in favor of concurring; and Messrs. Leib, Crowninshield, Newton, Broom, J. Clay, and Elmer against concurring in the report. When the question was taken by yeas and nays, on concurrence, and carried—Ayes 71—Nays 45.
On motion of Mr. Leib the further consideration of the bill was postponed indefinitely—Ayes 60.
A message was received from the Senate stating that they had passed a bill, received from the House, for the relief of the governor, secretary and judges of the Indiana territory.
That they had passed a bill for the sale of a lot of land in Cincinnati; and that they had also passed a bill for the payment of the witnesses on the trial of Samuel Chase.
Of these bills the second was referred to the committee on public lands; and the third to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. J. Randolph said he had a report to make which, according to the rules of the House, required the galleries to be cleared. They were accordingly cleared for a few minutes; when the House adjourned.
THE MINISTER OF FRANCE being desirous of avoiding all purchases on credit, cautions the merchants of the city of Washington and Georgetown, or any other persons, not to trust, or give credit to any amount, to any person of his house, as he will not pay any debt or debts so contracted in his name.
February 12.
THE IMPROVED STRAW CUTTER. May be seen in operation at the subscriber's house between the Six Buildings and the Potomac river; he forms the steel of this machine afloat so as to cause the knife to cut off the straw at an angle of 22 1/2 degrees which makes it cut much easier than at right angles, or square across—also a model of the improved Press. Either of the machines can be had of Oliver Evans in Philadelphia or the subscriber, city of Washington. EVAN EVANS.
February 12—ep4w
FEBRUARY 12, 1806. R. S. Bickley, versus
Thomas Peter, Thomas Monroe, Robert Brent, Benjamin Stoddert, Elias Bouldin Caldwell, William Thornton, John Stickney, Adam Landsey, Edward Prichy, James Dougherty, Francis Lowndes, Samuel Blodget, Thomas M c Ewen, William Davidson and William Smith.
ORDERED that the report made by Daniel Carroll Brent the trustee in this case of the sale made by him be absolutely ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 4th Monday in March next, Provided a copy of this order be inferred three successive weeks before that time in the National Intelligencer, the Washington Federalist and the daily Aurora in Philadelphia.
The report states that a part of the property mentioned in the decree was sold by him to the amount of twenty thousand seven hundred and thirteen dollars, seventy-five cents, the particulars of which are in the said report filed.
By order,
WM. BRENT, Clk.
Feb. 7—3w
THE subscriber being appointed trustee to dispose of the estate of Charles Tompkins, for the benefit of his creditors—hereby notifies to those concerned, that on Monday 10th March next will be sold at the dwelling house of said Tompkins, at 10 o'clock A. M. by public vendue for cash, all his household and kitchen furniture; Likewise the time of a mulatto woman, who has to serve until the year 1813.
JOHN MITCHELL. George Town, 12th Feb.—2t

LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
Transmitting a statement of the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1802, 1803, and 1804. January 16, 1806. Read and ordered to lie on the table.
SIR, In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the 3d of March, 1797, I have the honor to transmit a statement, exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1802, 1803 and 1804.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honorable the SPEAKER of the House of Representatives.
A STATEMENT exhibiting the amount of drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the UNITED STATES, in the years 1802, 1803, and 1804; compared with the amount of duties collected on the same, respectively.
   SPECIES OF MERCHANDIZE. IN THE YEAR 1802. IN THE YEAR 1803. IN THE YEAR 1804.   Duties Received. Drawback Payable. Duties Received. Drawback Payable. Duties Received. Drawback Payable.     ON MERCHANDIZE paying a duty of 12 1-2 per cent. ad valorem, 3,318,075 513,459 3,399,781 243,765 1,794,697 308,011   13 3-4 do. do. 271,171 99,890 185,568 24,757 64,427 29,790   15 do. do. 1,170,338 67,635 1,104,555 25,005 3,574,397 247,857   15 1-4 do. do. . . . . 40 .   16 1-2 do. do. 102,604 8,561 68,634 4,216 223,422 56,897   17 1-2 do. do. . . . . 678,035 27,053   19 1-4 do. do. . . . . 41,151 8,284   20 do. do. 75,125 6,010 67,857 1,309 32,986 2,850   22 do. do. 25,798 2,092 13,126 870 4,060 748   22 1-2 do. do. . . . . 49,048 1,525   24 3-4 do. do. . . . . 11,083 342   40 do. do. . 182 . . . .   ON WINES. Madeira, 145,741 12,864 196,857 19,934 238,982 29,952   Burgundy and Champaign, 2,464 586 1,868 138 862 65   Sherry, 268,573 4,829 131,358 5,221 225,838 4,153   St. Lucar, 650 . . . 61,992 32,027   Claret, . . . . . .   Lisbon, 63,906 767 52,619 1,410 77,921 1,371   Oporto, 20,515 . . . . .   Teneiffe and Fayal, 107,318 4,575 120,849 1,837 135,692 2,030   Malaga, 71,835 . . . . .   All other. 175,889 130,639 246,398 104,119 729,615 425,387   ON SPIRITS. Foreign distilled from grain, 237,069 18,584 363,802 19,715 422,002 85,354   Ditto from other materials, 2,179,805 104,068 2,367,804 84,961 2,987,528 248,572   Domestic from domestic materials, 87 . . . 8 .   Molasses, 355,431 1,706 305,584 629 328,412 1,573   Beer, ale, and porter, 15,751 544 14,919 201 10,039 376   TEA. Bohea, 221,651 50,047 453,351 216,337 58,378 6,753   Souchong, 117,395 88,069 134,792 90,854 295,262 124,540   Hylou, 110,436 60,903 95,591 13,369 179,433 37,357   Other green, 292,488 159,099 245,517 85,809 145,611 16,195   Coffee, 1,682,459 1,284,376 948,672 499,251 3,001,066 2,601,646   Cocoa, 29,526 23,096 22,664 11,755 26,511 11,213   Chocolate, 175 4 46 . 42 1   SUGAR. Brown, 1,821,117 717,353 1,969,256 709,499 2,990,003 1,586,751   White clayed, 196,581 252,026 245,587 150,639 299,482 2,305,2   Loaf and candy, 1,161 172 2,333 525 551 .   Other refined, 55 . 47 . 13 .   Almonds, . . . . 1,182 113   Currants, . . . . 251 .   Prunes and Plumbs, . . . . 2,005 352   Figs, . . . . 148 .   Raisins in jars and boxes, . . . . 2,911 58   Ditto all other, . . . . 190 .   CANDLES. Tallow, 1,297 1,847 548 117 890 546   Wax, 95 . 185 75 247 90   Cheese, 23,382 21,056 9,331 4,309 16,835 7,681   Soap, 8,906 11,300 3,837 2,981 27,283 15,444   Tallow, . . . . 5,935 .   SPICES. Mace, . . . . 896 11   Nutmegs, . . . . 4,667 112   Cinnamon, . . . . 621 .   Cloves, . . . . 2,532 1,742   Pepper, 371,305 335,258 244,678 130,246 374,521 343,595   Pimento, 11,523 2,910 35,034 14,042 22,727 17,942   Chinese Cassia, . . . . 2,169 573   Tobacco, 22,533 1,220 12,417 60 4,688 202   Snuff, 1,050 270 2,125 1,633 2,236 772   Indigo, 73,539 91,442 37,321 3,532 76,060 39,774   Cotton, 101,699 93,301 98,692 85,028 83,483 81,815   POWDER. Hair, . . . . 34 14   Gun, . . . . 11,891 1,529   Starch, . . . . 148 6   Glue, . . . . 714 .   Pewter plates and dishes, . . . . 1,965 .   Anchors and sheet iron, . . . . 4,180 2   Hoop and flat iron, . . . . 154 .   Nails, 69,250 6,101 74,593 3,063 83,309 6,633   Spikes, 3,194 213 3,485 32 2,795 34   Quick silver, . . . . 136 .   PAINT. Ochre yellow in oil, . . . . 262 6   Dry yellow, . . . . 1,568 104   Spanish brown, . . . . 1,433 .   White and red lead, . . . . 18,109 537   Lead and manufactures of, 15,178 2,629 26,975 696 38,646 777   Seines, . . . . 163 .   CORDAGE. Tarred, 20,963 6,935 15,248 771 10,234 4,175   Untarred and yarn, 2,395 8 2,350 . 2,989 18   Cables, 1,783 166 2,839 . 1,182 87   Steel, 12,207 753 7,811 48 10,198 .   Hemp, 83,446 . 123,217 . 81,358 .   Twine and Pack thread, 6,663 192 7,940 11 11,012 533   Glauber Salt, 1,756 . 2,338 4 1,360 5   Salt, 792,838 6,607 721,355 4,561 686,799 5,992   Malt, . . . . . .   Coal, 23,388 . 21,957 298 14,063 .   FISH. Dried, . . . . 19,855 .   Salmon, . . . . 5,266 .   Mackerel, . . . . 4,971 .   All other, . . . . 2,519 .   GLASS. Bottles, . . . . 5,681 685   Window, . . . . 15,778 224   Segars, . . . . 13,054 4   Lime, . . . . 150 .   Boots, 3,663 230 3,534 145 2,861 313   Shoes and slippers of Silk, 2,393 461 996 360 1,438 244   Ditto all other, 11,150 1,048 9,067 329 9,593 1,874   Wool and cotton cards, 141 . 5 . 24 5   Flaying ditto. 15,039 17,155 1,620 1,347 992 381   TOTAL. 14,766,990 4,197,256 14,227,778 2,569,813 20,186,135 6,686,483  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
REGISTER'S OFFICE, January 14th, 1806.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12.
To Correspondents. We have received a number of pieces for insertion, which cannot at present be admitted for want of room. Their insertion at a future time will depend altogether upon the length of the proceedings of Congress and the documents laid before them.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
February 10, 1806.
The Bill brought into the Senate by Mr. Wright, "For the protection and indemnification of American Seamen," referred to Mr. Wright, Mr. Samuel Smith, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Logan and Mr. Tracy, was by the direction of the committee reported by Mr. Wright without amendments.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting sundry additional documents respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
To the House of Representatives of the United States.
Sundry letters relative to Hamet Caramalli, in addition to the documents which accompanied my message of January 13th, having been sent to the Senate, on their particular request, the same are now transmitted to the House of Representatives also, as the same subject is before them.
TH: JEFFERSON.
February 4th, 1806.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to William Eaton, esq. dated Washington, May 21th, 1801.
Your letter of the 2d and 18th September, 6th October, 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 13, 25, 19 and 21st November, and 8th December, have been received since the date of Mr. Lincoln's letter, by the Grand Turk, which sailed from New York in March last, with the third cargo of regalia, for Tunis. The proofs which have been given, by the bashaw of Tripoli, of hostile designs against the United States, have, as you will learn from Commodore Dale, determined the President to send into the Mediterranean a squadron of three frigates and a sloop of war, under the command of that officer. Should war have been declared, or hostilities commenced, this force will be immediately employed in the defence and protection of our commerce, against the pirates of that regency. It is hoped that the contagion will not have spread either to Tunis or Algiers; but should one or both of them have followed the perfidious example, their corsairs will be equally repelled and punished.
The policy of exhibiting a naval force on the coast of Barbary, has long been urged by yourself and the other consuls. The present moment is peculiarly favorable for the experiment, not only as it is a provision against an immediate danger, but as we are now at peace and amity with all the rest of the world, and as the force employed would, if at home, be at nearly the same expense, with less advantage to our mariners. The President has, therefore, every reason to expect the utmost exertions of your prudence and address, in giving the measure an impression most advantageous to the character and interests of the United States. In effecting this object, the means must be left, in a great degree, to your knowledge of the local, and other circumstances, which cannot be understood at this distance. You will, of course, take due pains to satisfy the bey, that the United States are desirous of maintaining peace with all nations, who are willing to live in peace; that they have given abundant evidence of their disposition to cultivate the friendship of the Barbary regencies, and of himself in particular; and that if the flag of the United States should be engaged in a war with either of them, it will be a war of defence and necessity, not of choice or provocation. You will also give every friendly explanation and assurance on this occasion, which may be requisite for the consuls and agents of other powers residing at Tunis.
You are authorised to inform the bey of Tunis, that a vessel is now preparing to take in the cargo, which will complete the regalia due to him, and that no time will be lost in getting her on her voyage. The jewels, to the amount of 40,000 dollars, have, as you know, been ordered to be prepared in London. On the 28th December last, Mr. King wrote—"I have concluded to take immediate measures to provide the jewels enumerated in the list furnished by Mr. Eaton. Some of the articles can be soon prepared and sent; others, including the arms, and almost all the jewelry, will require a long time to be prepared." If they are essential to the preservation of peace, and the benefits of the treaty with the bey, they must be yielded to him.
It will be agreeable, both to the humanity of the President and the policy of your situation, to render kind offices to the British, and all others within your consulate, but you cannot be permitted to accept an appointment from any other government than the United States.
The ship purchased by you, being foreign built, is excluded, by a construction of our laws, from having a Mediterranean pass.
The President has taken into consideration your request of leave of absence, and thinks it might be too injurious to the affairs of the United States, especially during the present critical state of the Mediterranean.
I conclude with enjoining on you the
most cordial and respectful communications with Commodore Dale, and the ready assistance of him, with all such useful information, and other good offices, as it may be in your power to render, and with offering you my sincere wishes for your success in all your measures, for advancing the welfare of our country.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
POSTSCRIPT.
We have received the ninth Bulletin of the Army of Italy, which gives an account of an action in which the Austrians lost 6,000 infantry and 1,000 prisoners. By the arrival of the ship Bella at Baltimore, in 35 days from Bremen, German accounts are received from the theatre of war as late as the 22d Nov. They are so involved as to give but an indistinct view of the military operations. They, however, state a number of successes of considerable magnitude gained by the Austrian and Russian arms. On the 19th Nov. the emperor of Russia was at Olmutz.
The ship Commerce, arrived at Baltimore in 35 days from St. Ubes, brings the following intelligence:
"The report at Lisbon and St. Ubes was, that a recent engagement had taken place along the whole French line, which continued with little intermission for 8 days, when a fresh reinforcement to Bonaparte's army decided the fate of the day, giving him a complete victory. Forty thousand Russians laid down their arms, and were sent home on parole, and 20,000 which attempted to force their retreat, were cut to pieces. An armistice was the immediate consequence. Such, says Mr. Adams, was the report at Lisbon, on the last of December."
Norfolk, Feb. 5.
By the arrival of the brig Wheeler captain Besson, from Guadaloupe, we learn that advices had been received at Barbadoes, that 14 sail of the line of the Brest fleet had got out, and were supposed to be destined for the W. Indies, where, however, they had not arrived when the Wheeler sailed, which was on the 18th of the last month. In consequence of the expectation that the Brest fleet were destined for the W. Indies, admirals Duckworth and Lous had been dispatched for, and arrived at Barbadoes the 12th of last month with 6 sail of the line. The British to the windward consisted of 8 sail of the line, and 12 frigates, under admirals Duckworth, Louis and Cochrane.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Wheeler, procured at Guadaloupe a Barbadoes paper of the 11th January, which he has favored us with, containing London advices to the 7th of December days later than the advices received at New-York.
The following are the most prominent article in the London prints: 24,000 Russians are said to have arrived at Venice, together with the English troops from Malta.
A desperate action is said to have been fought on the 11th of Nov. near Krem, in which the Russians gained a decisive victory over the French, of whom they took 3,000 prisoners; and
The archduke Charles is represented as being in full march towards Vienna.
20 DOLLARS Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 22d inst. a negro name NED about 30 years old 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, his clothes uncertain, except a blue cloth jacket and trousers. It is believed he rode off a young Grey mare, and as he was raised in St. Mary's county, and has lived in the city of Washington he will endeavor to go to one of these places. He was purchased of Mr. Enock Millard in George town about 9 years ago. I will give the above reward to any person who will have him secured in any jail so that I get him again. One of his hands has been lately hurt and is yet perhaps a little swelled.
DAVID LYNN.
Cumberland, Alleghany county, Md. February 12—3w
TO BOOKSELLERS, AND ALL LOVERS OF LITERATURE.
MR. RICHARD PHILLIPS, Proprietor of the Monthly Magazine, and a well known publisher of books in London, having learnt that there exists in every part of the United States of America, an increasing taste for English Literature, without a corresponding increase of facilities for obtaining the best London publications, hereby tenders his services to private Individuals and Dealers in Books, and undertakes to ship from London with punctuality and good faith, assortments of the newest and most valuable publications, collections of standard English books, any of the various periodical publications, books of education and children's books: in short, he undertakes to execute any order or commission connected with Books or Literature, on the most advantageous terms.
In every instance he either expects remittances in good bills, or orders for prompt payment, for which an extra discount will be allowed, or he expects references to good houses in London, where payment must be guaranteed in ten months from the shipping of the goods. No attention can be paid to any application unless the payment is unequivocally secured in either of these ways.
Mr. Phillips has prepared for the information of his foreign correspondents, two Catalogues, one of the best books and editions of books published in London within the last seven years, and another of books published within the current

CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. 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, Bennetts patent cord, woolvestees and waistcoating, fancy and black silk molestines, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, hnap coatings, finishing 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. M. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington Dec 18—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending negro FAME a very low and tolerable ugly woman about 28 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, is very crafty and cunning, having procured a broom-stick, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Hirtens of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended 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 Fort Tobacco. P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MASSY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under their impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only , having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 607 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel 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, 12th June 1805—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 thin hair, very bald, in one of his eye brows (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an intended 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. 27—tf
A BARGAIN. THE subscriber offers for sale the farm he now occupies, containing near 320 acres with or without the stock thereon. It is distant from the cities of Georgetown and Washington, about five miles, and well known as a healthy situation. There is much fine fruit thereon, and abounds with springs, affording as good water as in the United States, a considerable proportion of the land has been in clover, and from thirty to forty acres fit for the cyclope the ensuing summer. It is now in a very improving state, being altogether clear of broom ledge, and from 40 to 60 acres ploughed and prepared for a spring crop, and from 30 to 40 acres well set with wheat and rye—some part of the land is calculated for tobacco, and plaster of paris answers well with it all. The dwelling house and other improvements may with small repairs, be rendered very comfortable—From its vicinity to two growing cities, many advantages result in supplying the markets. A purchaser may calculate on a good bargain, particularly if an early application be made. Some part of the purchase money will be required in cash or approved negotiable paper; the remainder rendered early—or negroes received in payment. The subscriber or William Searcy residing on the farm will show it when required, and the terms made known by application to Mr. John Thompson, George Town, or Dr. Wm. Thornton, Washington. Isaac Pollock, Fruit Hill, Some lands calculated for the culture of cotton, indian corn and small grain, situated on a navigable river in the healthiest part of the state of Georgia, will also be sold on reasonable terms or exchanged for negroes. Jan. 29—epf.
Wanted to hire, during the session of Congress, a sober steady man to drive a carriage—Apply at the office of the National Intelligencer.
FOR SALE. IN the county of Albemarle Virginia, 571 acres of land lying on both sides of Hardaway river, generally adapted to small grain corn and tobacco with a great abundance of meadow land. About four hundred acres are cleared most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine, healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the court house and several merchant mills and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardaway river is capable of being made navigable into James river from seven to eight miles above this tract for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house, almost new and other convenient houses—at about half a mile from which there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 brick well burnt which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash and the remainder at two equal annual instalments. Any person wishing to purchase or view the said land will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. CHARLES WINGFIELD. January 1—6w
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man slave named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the said ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his employment, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Causin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29—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.
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 need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 25—tf
Iron Works and Mills FOR SALE. THE Subscribers will sell by private bargain those valuable iron works, mills and mill seats, situate at or near the mouth of Anti Batum creek in Washington county, Md. within less than half a mile of Potomac river, together with all the lands in Md. thereunto belonging, supposed to be between 2000 and 3000 acres, a sufficient quantity of which, for the use of the works, is rich grass land also, all the negroes, (several of whom are skillful forgesmen) stock, and other property, personal or mixed, appertaining to the said estate. Also, all the property in Virginia belonging to the same, consisting of a small tract of land on the river nearly opposite to the iron works of Denton, acques, which is known to contain iron ore in abundance—a part of the Keep Tryke Ore bank lately recovered, which is distant from the furnace at the Anti Batum works about four miles. Several lots in Shepherd's town, improved and unimproved; with the rights of the company, (which though now only conditional will be made complete) to the ferry across Potomac below Anti Batum, and the farm to which the same is annexed, containing between 150 and 200 acres of very good land—together with all rights and privileges to other ore, landing places, and conveniences held and claimed by the late firm of Richard Henderson, and Co. making in the whole one of the most valuable estates in America for carrying on iron works of every kind, and for the manufacturing of flour on an extensive scale by a mill, lately built and now in complete order for that purpose, from which the Potomac canals give water carriage to the towns below, the land carriage to George Town being not more than 60 miles, and for an advantageous sale of iron, the very populous country and towns near the works afford a ready market. Petition may be had on the 1st of January next, or at any reasonable time thereafter. For further description of the property, and of quality and quantity of lands with title papers, any person disposed to purchase is referred to Mr. John Ritchie at the works, and for terms of sale to James M. Lingan, near George Town, and Wm Stuart of the house of Stuart and Beall in that place. Dumfries, Vir. 2d Nov. 1805. ALEX. HENDERSON, } Executors J. M. LINGAN, } of Richard JOHN HENDERSON, } Henderson. WM. STUART. Jan. 29—cp10
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. THE partnership existing between Daniel Rabine, Michael Conrad, & John Conrad, booksellers, trading under the firm of Rabine Conrad, & Co. was dissolved on the 1st of January last by mutual consent. All those to whom they stand indebted are requested to render their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted to said firm, it is hoped will speedily pay their respective accounts to Daniel Rabine, by whom the business will be continued as heretofore on Capitol Hill, where HE HAS FOR SALE, JUST RECEIVED, American Annuals; or a chronological history of America from its discovery in 1492 to 1806, by Abel Holmes, D. D. A Northern Summer; or travels round the Baltic through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and part of Germany, in the year 1804, by John Carr, esq. author of the "Stranger in France." &c. &c. Letters from Europe, during a tour through Switzerland and Italy, in the years 1801 & 1802 by Mr. Sanford of Pennsylvania, in 2 vols. An enquiry into the various sources of the usual forms of summer and autumnal disease in the U. S. and the means of preventing them, by Benjamin Rush, M. D. &c. &c. Sketches of trials in Ireland for high treason, including the speeches of Mr. Curran at length; to which are prefixed, a brief sketch of the history of Ireland, with a biographical account and likeness of Mr. Curran. WAR IN DISGUISE; or the frauds of Neutral Flags. Feb 5—
The Subscriber will dispose of, at private sale, a few articles of Household Furniture, among which, are a Large Mahogany Secretary and Book Case, a Side Board, and a pair of Card Tables. WM. KILTY. February 5—6t
TO BE SOLD, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, ONE containing 103 acres, the other 26 acres, adjoining each other, and are from 3 to 4 miles from Alexandria in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia. The aforesaid land is bounded on the old Leeburg road, just above captain Stacombs and joins the lands of Benjamin Dulany and Carlisle Whiting, and will be sold pursuant to a deed of trust given to the subscribers from a certain John Withers to secure the payment of a debt due to Jonathan and Mahon Schoeffield. The above lands will be offered at private sale until the 18th day of February, inst. and if not sold by that day they will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria on the 21st day of February at public auction for cash. The sale to commence at 3 o'clock, P. M. ANDREW SCHONFIELD, } Trustees. THOMAS COOK, } February 5—8t
On the first day of April next, or (if not fair) on the next fair day at noon, will be offered at
PUBLIC SALE To the highest bidder, for ready money, that very desirable and well known estate formerly the property of James Wormeley, esq. Called THE ROCKS; Situated upon the river Shenandoah, in the county of Jefferson, Virginia. It consists of 900 acres of Land (by estimation) more than one third in woods, and has upon it a variety of the most useful improvements with a large scope of river bottom and other distinguished natural advantages. The upland is remarkably adapted to the use of plough & very productive. It will be sold either in one body, or in the convenient divisions of the farm—the mills—the distillery—and the Ferry with a fine 1 tavern for the accommodation of travellers; to each of which a suitable quantity of Land will be attached, by a division to be made previous to the sale. This farm of about 760 acres with plenty of wood and water, including 30 acres of the richest river bottom, and the rest of the arable land of an excellent quality, with a large and commodious dwelling, the necessary out houses, two barns, &c. &c. may be had at a price which deserves the attention of any gentleman who wishes a farm detached from the mill property, &c. Also at the same time, on the same terms, a handsome little tract of 300 acres within two miles of the Rocks called
THE MEADOW FARM, About 2 3/4s in wood, with fine meadow ground—arable Land, well adapted to the use of plough, a good mill seat with a constant stream, constant springs of water, and comfortable farm houses. No, a little farm of only 115 acres 3 4ths full uncleared, adjacent to the Meadow Farm. The object in this sale being to raise as much money as may be necessary to release the only incumbrance that exists on the above property; if the several purchasers produce the sum required, they will respectively be allowed a credit of part of the purchase money, as an inducement to them to buy as largely as they may wish to do; and no money will be required, but in exchange for a clear deed. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles Town, Dec. 23, 1805—3t—wtf N. B. The sale will take place at the Rocks; and should any of the above land be previously disposed of by private sale, notice will be published in due time.
Pocket Book Loft. YESTERDAY morning I lost out of my pocket, between my house in George town and the bank in the city of Washington, a SMALL ALMANAC POCKET BOOK for 1805 a good deal defaced by use, containing a number of papers of considerable value to myself, and of none to any one else; amongst which was a note, dated 4th Nov. 1805, payable six months after date, negotiable at the bank of Columbia, and drawn by Stewart and Beall in my favor for £451 drs. and 91 cents. Any person finding it shall receive five dollars reward for the trouble of returning it with its contents. Samuel Turner, jun. Feb. 6—
Public notice is hereby given, that the subscribers appointed by the judges of the interior court of common pleas, in and for the county of Cumberland and state of New Jersey to settle the estate of Samuel Dillan an insolvent debtor, have appointed to meet at the house of Benjamin B. Ogden's in the township of Fairfield and county aforesaid on Monday the sixteenth day of June next, to make a division of all the monies that may be in their hands of the estate of said insolvent. They will also meet at the house aforesaid on Monday the twentieth day of May next, "to examine and ascertain the debts due to each creditor," and to settle all controversies relating to such debts, agreeably to an act of the Council and General Assembly of this state in such cases made and provided. DAVID C. WOOD. HUMPHREY GREEN } Assignees. Downes Cumberland county, state } of N. Jersey, Nov 10, 1805— } February 7—4t
TO BE SOLD OR RENTED, A WHARF, On the Eastern Branch, with a two story brick Warehouse and frame Countinghouse thereon, formerly occupied by R. & G. Barry as a lumber yard, an eligible situation for any person wishing to follow that business. Possession may be had on the first March next. Also a new Three story brick Dwelling House in New Jersey Avenue, completely finished and in excellent repair. Possession may be had on the 1st May next. The terms will be made known and the premises shown to any person applying to the subscriber at the Twenty Buildings. GERRIT BARRY. January 29—w1m
A RAFFLE. To be Ruffled for—30 Chances, at Five Dollars each chance, payable before the raffle, AN ELEGANT HISTORICAL PAINTING, 32 by 44, in a superb gilt frame, executed at Rome by one of the most eminent artists in Italy. The above painting is to be seen a J March's Stationary store, George Town, where full descriptions are received. The subscribers will be informed of the time and place of ruffling, as soon as the chances are disposed of. February 7—7t
MUSIC. JUST received, and constantly kept at John March's book and Stationary store, George Town, A supply of the Newest Music. The Life and Songs of the celebrated Dibdin in 4 volumes 8vo elegant call. with plates, and a new and complete assortment of Johnson's childrens books. February 7—3t
MINIATURE PAINTING. J. D. MALLAT has the honor of inviting the Ladies and Gentlemen that are desirous of having their likenesses taken in miniature, in the most striking resemblance, and in the latest modern style, executed to the satisfaction of those that will favor him with their patronage, to call at Mrs. THOMPSON'S, six buildings. Feb. 7, 2w2w.
AN ASSISTANT TO AN ACADEMY. WANTED a respectable person to Superintend the arithmetical and Writing departments, at the Western Academy, Washington city, a liberal salary will be given to a person well qualified for discharging the duties of the above situation. Apply personally or address by letter post paid, to Mr. WHITE, Principal teacher of the above Academy. February 3—
PHILADELPHIA IRON FOUNDRY. THE subscriber has taken the Philadelphia Iron Foundry, situate in Southwark between Front and Second and Queen and Christian Streets, for the convenience of executing his own callings for his steam engines, &c. But proposes to execute any orders that he may be favored with in that line; either for engines, mill-works, sugar-rollers, Rolling Slitting Mills Forge-Work, Cranks, Gudgeons, Cogwheels, Kettles, Pans, &c in short all calling of iron, either in sand or loam—He wishes to draw the attention of millers to their own interest, by adopting for all the running gears, of a mill, cast iron cog wheels, of spur and bevel gear; they will come cheaper in the first instance and last for ages. He means to have made by an experienced workman, a set of the most perfect moulds from which all the necessary movements for rolling reels and the machinery for merchant flour mills may be produced. He will undertake to assist in the arrangement of the suitable sizes of wheels to produce the proper motions, upon being informed of the number of revolutions per minute, and number of cogs in the wheel, by which the machinery is to be put in motion. He makes Steam Engines on his new and simple principles, for any purpose for which they may be wanted; their cost will be about half that of the old construction and consume less fuel. He keeps, for sale as usual, Stone Coals, Iron Millstones, and bolting cloths of the best quality. Application to be made either at the Furnace or his Counting house, near the corner of Ninth and Market-streets. OLIVER BYANS. Jan. 1. 2w5w
BOARDING & LODGING. THREE or FOUR gentlemen may be accommodated with Boarding and Lodging, on moderate terms, by applying at Mrs. Sweeney's in F Street nearly opposite the Office of Discount and Deposit. January 3—1aw6
LAND FOR SALE. DESIROUS of removing to Kentucky the Subscriber will sell his estate at the Falls of Rappahannock, on which he resides containing 1051 acres—being within one mile of the two improving towns of Fredericksburg, and Potomac and several manufacturing mills, independent of which it is believed that few tracts of land in Virginia embrace within their boundaries as many real advantages. FRANCIS THORNTON, near Fredericksburg. January 24—2aw3w
Thirty Dollars Reward, FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JACOB, 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 shoulders and breast with small legs, has a stoopage in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without fluttering his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overall, ozanburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard E. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and cloped about the 6th of November last. The entitled and others of the city of Washington, George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runs say slave, as the above reward will be immediately paid them on the terms specified by JOHN KEDGLIE. City of Washington, Dec 13—2awtf
25 DOLLARS REWARD, Will be given for apprehending a negro man named LEN—he is 37 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high or thereabout, and of a very dark complexion, with short wool and cross eyes; he is also pockmarked and flammers very much; he formerly belonged to major Chew, living at the head of Herring Bay, who disposed of him to Mr. Wm. Campbell near Fredericktown Maryland; Dr. Manuel Kent who lives at Lower Marlboro, purchased him of Mrs. Campbell and sold him to the subscriber. LEN was seen, during the months of April and May last, near Lower Marlboro and it is presumed that he is now near one of the abovenamed places. I will give FIFTEEN DOLLARS on his being secured in jail and information given to me, so that I may get him immediately, or the above reward if he be delivered to me at the Navy Yard in the city of Washington. NICHOLAS VOSE. Nov. 22—2awtf
Freih Garden Seeds, &c. THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Patimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird seed, Split peas and Flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13—2awtf P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Ott's George Town.
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber living three miles below Montgomery court house, Maryland, on Thursday the 26th of December last, a likely black fellow named BEN, about 38 years of age, straight and well made, six feet and upwards high, has a small scar in his forehead above the right eye, has remarkable long hair and in place, if not cut off, had on when he went away a black fur hat, a brown cloth coat, black cassimere jacket, white bucktoons, white cloth overalls, lined with country crocus, white country yarn stockings, and a tolerable good pair of short boots, he is an artful fellow, and has several other bits of clothes, and I make no doubt he will change his clothing, and name, and perhaps he may have got a pass. And on the same day ran away from George town, a likely negro woman named Letty, the property of Mrs. Charity Wilson, Montgomery county, about thirty years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, straight and well made, she has a scar above one of her elbows. She took with her a new blue cloth habit, lined round the neck, skirts and sleeves with red flannel, with sundry other clothing unknown to me. She was brought up a home servant, and hired as a cook to Mr. John Cox of Georgetown. These negroes were seen together on the evening they made their escape and it is supposed that they have gone together. Whoever takes up and secures the said negroes in any jail, so that we get them again, shall receive the above reward, or twenty dollars for either, and all reasonable expenses paid if brought home. THOMAS CLAGETT. January 24—3w.
NOTICE. In the town of Paris, Virginia, at the uppermost house on the harbord side going down Street the subscriber has opened a quiet and peaceable house for the entertainment of travellers and drovers, and is opposite on the harbord side he has opened a grary store, where he has all kinds of grain to sell by the barrel or by the bushel or smaller quantity, also a large quantity of most excellent Timothy and clover hay by the stack or by the hundred, or smaller quantity at the most reduced prices. PETER GLASSCOCK, Februray 3—w3t
Advertisement. THIS is to give notice that the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the personal estate of Stanley Byus, late of Washington county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the 11th day of June 1806, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment to T. H. GILLISS, Executor. Washington City, Dec. 11—w2m