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National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1241.
VOL. VIII.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
MR. CANNING'S SPEECH.
3. British Orders in Council.
Various orders have been passed at different periods, injurious to the trade of neutrals, not warranted by the law of nations. The system was commenced by Great Britain early in the year 1793, in an arrangement with Russia, dated 25th of March in that year. It has been continued with increased rigor from time to time until the detestable orders of the 11th of November 1807, completed the climax of her oppressive and illegal restrictions. By these, his Britannic majesty, under the pretext of retaliation upon France for her decrees, is pleased to order "that all the ports and places of France and her allies, or of any other country at war with his majesty, and all other ports and places in Europe, from which, though not at war with his majesty, the British flag is excluded, and all other ports or places in the colonies belonging to his majesty's enemies shall from henceforth be subject to the same restrictions in point of trade and navigation (under certain exceptions therein mentioned) as if the same were actually blockaded by his majesty's naval forces in the most strict and rigorous manner. And further, that all trade in articles which are of the produce or manufacture of the said countries or colonies shall be deemed and considered to be unlawful; and that every vessel trading from or to the said countries or colonies, together with all goods and merchandise on board, and all articles of the produce or manufacture of the said countries or colonies shall be captured and condemned as prize to the captors." Then follows the exception that nothing contained in the orders "shall extend to subject to capture or condemnation any vessel or the cargo of any vessel belonging to any country not declared by this order to be subjected to the restrictions incident to a state of blockade, which shall have cleared out with such cargo from some port or place of the country to which she belongs, either in Europe or America, or from some free port in his majesty's colonies, under circumstances in which trade from such free port is permitted; direct to some port or place in the colonies of his majesty's enemies, or from those colonies direct to the country to which such vessel belongs, or to some free port in his majesty's colonies in such cases and with such articles, as it may be lawful to import into such free port; or to any vessel or the cargo of any vessel belonging to any country not at war with his majesty, which shall have cleared out from some port or place in the kingdom of Great Britain, or from Gibraltar or Malta, under such regulations as his majesty may think fit to prescribe, or from any port belonging to his majesty's allies, and shall be proceeding direct from some port or place in Great Britain, or from Gibraltar or Malta to the port specified in her clearance; nor to any vessel or the cargo of any vessel belonging to any country not at war with his majesty which shall be coming from any port or place in Europe which is declared by this order to be subject to the restrictions incident to a state of blockade, destined to a port or place in Europe belonging to his majesty, and which shall be on a voyage direct thereto."
It is thought best to give a full extract of these orders that the reader may see, in one view, the extent of the claim exercised by Great Britain to restrict the trade of neutral nations. These orders were followed by an act of Parliament giving effect to them, passed on the 28th day of March last, by which, heavy duties are to be paid by neutrals on their merchandise at the exportation from Great Britain. By these solemn acts of the British government an unlimited power is assumed to control the trade of the United States to foreign countries. To this claim the people of the United States cannot submit without a relinquishment of their independence and sovereignty. And yet Mr. Canning affects to believe that the orders in council could not have produced any irritation in America! Depraved must that man be who can conceive that the people of America could view such indignity and insult without irritation. They
would be as abject as the author of the speech seems to wish them to be, if they did not treat with indignation and contempt such an unwarrantable aspersion upon their character. Never was there an imputation more unmerited. The government of the United States has used every means in its power, short of actual war, from the origin of the system to the present time, to resist and prevent this open violation of the rights of their constituents. These facts were known to Mr. Canning at the time; and it is particularly worthy of remark that he must have been in possession of the answer of the American Secretary of State to Mr. Erskine's letter of the 23d of February communicating the orders of council. Mr. Pinkney the American minister acknowledged the receipt of a copy of the letter on the 30th of May, by the April packet; and by the same conveyance Mr. Erskine indubitably sent a copy, and which must have been received at the time by his government. In this answer the illegality and impolicy of the orders are shown in the strongest point of view. It is proved that they are not authorized by the law of nations; that they are irreconcilable with the commercial interests of Great Britain; and that they cannot be justified upon the principle of retaliation with regard to the Berlin decree of the 21st November, 1806. What will the world think of Mr. Canning's veracity and candor when they are in possession of these incontrovertible facts, and compare the narrative with his declaration, that since the return of Mr. Rose no communication had been made by the American government in the form of complaint or remonstrance, or irritation of any description whatever? What opinion will they form of his sincerity when he asserts that his majesty's government attach as much value to the restoration and to the continuance of cordiality & perfect good understanding with America as any man can do; and it is known that his government have made no offer of atonement for the multiplied injuries and encroachments upon our rights; and at the same time have rejected every reasonable overture towards a just and amicable accommodation.
In what light are we to consider the conjecture of Mr. Canning that America has entered into negotiations with France, which are expected to lead to some result, and that the communications of America to Great Britain are to be contingent on that result? May it not be considered as an indirect charge that the American government is under the influence of France? We admit it to be conjecture only, and it may be truly added that there is not the slightest ground even for conjecture. I speak with confidence, because I can appeal to the solemn acts of the government which are published to the world. The friends of the government may invite a candid examination of the acts referred to, published by order, during the last session of Congress. They cannot fail to convince the reader of the futility of the insinuation that our government is partial to France, & under French influence. He will then be convinced that the course which they have pursued is just, impartial and dignified. Their conduct with regard to each of the belligerents has been equal and uniform. The remonstrances of Mr. Armstrong, minister in France, against the French decrees, are substantially the same, with those of Mr. Pinkney against the British orders in council. Their instructions respecting these topics are similar; and each has defended the rights and interests, and maintained the honor of his country with ability and integrity. Unfortunately they have not been successful in obtaining reparation for the injuries we have sustained. The orders in council are continued by the government of Great Britain; and the Emperor of France adheres to his decrees.
We ask no concessions from either of the belligerents. We claim only the rights to which we are entitled as an independent nation. In all our negotiations with the powers at war, no claim respecting neutral rights has been made against one, which has not been insisted on against the other. In asserting the rights of a neutral state in a commercial view, no principle
has been assumed which has not been acknowledged by the law of nations. In Great Britain, where the text of the king's instructions is frequently made the rule of a prize court, the doctrine maintained by the government of the United States with respect to the trade of neutrals with belligerents and their colonies, has been sanctioned by the decisions of their higher tribunals. In proof of this assertion the reader is referred to the report of the king's advocate in consequence of a reference to him of a remonstrance by Mr. King to Lord Hawkesbury on the subject.
The armed ships of G. Britain having seized American vessels, bound from the U. States to the Spanish W. Indies, on the pretext that their cargoes consisted of articles of the growth of Spain, then at war with G. Britain, and the vice admiralty court of Nassau having condemned the cargo of one of these vessels upon that pretext, Mr. King in a note to Lord Hawkesbury of the 13th of March, 1801, remonstrated against these acts as palpable abuses. The subject of this remonstrance was immediately referred to the king's advocate, whose report of the 16th of March, 1801, after declaring that the sentence of the vice admiralty court was erroneous, concludes with the following exposition of the law as understood in Great Britain, relative to the commerce of neutrals with belligerents and their colonies. "It is now distinctly understood, and has been repeatedly so decided by the high court of appeal, that the produce of the colonies of the enemy may be imported by a neutral into his own country and may be re-exported from thence, even to the mother country of such colony; and in like manner the produce and manufactures of the mother country may, in this circuitous mode, legally find their way to the colonies. The direct trade, however, between the mother country and its colonies, has not, I apprehend, been recognised as legal, either by his majesty's government, or by his tribunals."
"What is a direct trade, or what amounts to an intermediate importation into the neutral country, may sometimes be a question of some difficulty. A general definition of either, applicable to all cases, cannot well be laid down. The question must depend upon the particular circumstances of each case. Perhaps the mere touching in the neutral country, to take fresh clearances, may properly be considered as a fraudulent evasion, and is in effect the direct trade; but the high court of admiralty has expressly decided (and I see no reason to expect that the court of appeal will vary the rule) that landing the goods and paying the duties in the neutral country, breaks the continuity of the voyage, and is such an importation as legalises the trade, although the goods be reshipped in the same vessel, and on account of the same neutral proprietors, and be forwarded for sale to the mother country or the colony."
The extensive operation of the British orders in council has already been stated. It may be proper to recite the substance of the French decrees.
The imperial decree of Berlin, dated the 21st of November, 1806, after noticing the conduct of G. Britain as the alleged cause of the decree, proceeds to declare, among other things that "The British islands are in a state of blockade. All commerce and correspondence with them is prohibited, &c. Every warehouse, all merchandise or property whatever belonging to an Englishman, are declared good prize."
"The commerce of English merchandise is prohibited. All merchandise belonging to England, or coming from the manufactories and colonies are declared to be good prize."
"No vessel coming directly from England or her colonies, or having been there since the publication of this decree shall be admitted into any port."
By the decree of Milan, published December 17, 1807, and which is styled a "Rejoinder to his Britannic majesty's order in council of the 11th November, 1807, it is decreed as follows:
"Every ship to whatever nation it may belong, that shall have submitted to be searched by an English ship or to a voyage to England or that shall
have paid any tax whatever to the English government is thereby and for that alone, declared to be denationalised, to have forfeited the protection of its king, and to have become English property."
"Whether the ships thus denationalized by the arbitrary measures of the English government, enter into our ports or those of our allies, or whether they fall into the hands of our ships of war, or of our privateers, they are declared to be good and lawful prizes."
"The British islands are declared in a state of blockade both by sea and land. Every ship, of whatever nation, or whatsoever the nature of its cargo may be, that sails from the ports of England or those of the English colonies, and of the countries occupied by English troops, and proceeding to England, or to English colonies, or to countries occupied by English troops, is good and lawful prize, as contrary to the present decree; and may be captured by our ships of war or our privateers, and adjudged to the captor."
"These measures, which are resorted to only in just retaliation of the barbarous system adopted by England, which assimilates its legislation to that of Algiers, shall cease to have any effect with respect to all nations who shall have the firmness to compel the English government to respect their flag. They shall continue to be rigorously enforced as long as that government does not return to the principle of the law of nations, which regulates the relations of civilised states in a state of war. The provisions of the present decree shall be abrogated and null, in fact, as soon as the English abide again by the principles of the law of nations, which are also the principles of justice and of honor."
It is scarcely necessary to mention that other decrees have been since made by France, and that the Spanish government also has passed edicts injurious to neutral commerce. It will be perceived that the orders and decrees above recited are tantamount to a prohibition of the trade of neutrals. For if a trade should be attempted to any port or place not expressly excluded, our vessels would be exposed to vexatious interruptions and seizures by the armed ships and privateers of the opposite belligerent. So that it may be fairly said that our trade is unsafe in every sea.
The conduct of the belligerent powers in Europe, has produced a crisis and a state of things, of which the history of nations affords no former example. It was evidently the policy of each belligerent to force the United States into the war against their adversary. The policy of the United States is PEACE; they have therefore invariably aimed to avoid war with either. Placed in this peculiar situation, without any agency on their part, there was no alternative but WAR or an EMBARGO. The national legislature consulting the best interests of their constituents, upon mature deliberation, adopted the latter as the least of two evils. It would have been impossible to continue our commercial intercourse with Europe without being involved in the war with one or both the parties. That the people of the U. States would tamely submit to the reiterated insults and aggressions which they must have encountered on the ocean is not to be expected. To resist would be an act of hostility and war must have ensued. It is a rational calculation when it is believed that a single campaign would probably injure us more than seven years suspension of our commerce.
The Embargo when considered as the act of a neutral nation, is just, equal and impartial, with respect to the belligerent powers. As it regards ourselves, that it was wise, prudent, and necessary is confirmed by repeated acts of the belligerents subsequently adopted. It has afforded an opportunity to our merchants and others to recall their property from abroad; and has given time to our seamen to return to the bosom of their country. That it would have been efficacious if faithfully executed cannot be doubted. The cupidity of a few sordid individuals encouraged by the treachery of others has hitherto weakened its operation; but it may yet produce the intended effect. It interests the feelings and commands the approbation of every genuine and true hearted American.
PLAIN TRUTH.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
Washington, Sept. 20.
Yesterday the Vault of the Court Room in the North Wing of the Capitol fell down. Several workmen, under the direction of Mr. JOHN LENTHALL, the clerk of the works, were under the vault, lowering down that part of the centre which still stood under it, just before it fell. A loud crack gave notice of their danger, and all of them escaped out of the windows, or under the adjoining vaults, excepting Mr. LENTHALL, who, to judge from the place in which his body was found, wanted only a single step to have secured his retreat also. But being under that part of the arch, the centre of which had been removed on Friday; he was suddenly buried under many tons of bricks, and must have been instantaneously deprived of sensation and life.
As all the buttresses of this vault are standing, without the smallest failure, it is not easy satisfactorily to account for the sudden falling of the work.
Its construction was such as ought to have rendered it perfectly secure, and the vault of the Senate chamber over it, which is of greater magnitude and much bolder design, stands as firmly as when first built; although by the falling of the arch below, part of its centres were violently torn from under it, and all the central support removed from the remainder. It is now about two months since the cylindrical parts of the fallen vault, which was about 52 feet span, were closed, and the centre cased. The remainder of the vault, a half dome of 59 feet 6 inches span, was at the same time completed and the centres cased. A few days afterwards, Mr. Lenthall attempted to strike the centre of the cylindrical part entirely, and lowered it so as to make it bear its own weight, but perceiving an unaccountable warping of the arch in one part, he again raised the centre, and suffered it to remain for two months. On Friday he removed it entirely, and so confident was he that the arch could not fall, notwithstanding the injury it had received, that after removing the cylindrical centre, he proceeded to strike the spherical part.
It was always the opinion of Mr. Lenthall, that, to use his own words, "this vault had not fair play." Having been absent in the month of July and August for a few weeks, I received a letter from him on this subject, in which he did not explain this fact; but while directing the work on Friday last, he mentioned a number of facts, which I find are known to and can be attested by many of our workmen, and which lead to a suspicion that some persons, during the absence of the workmen at their meals, had from time to time lowered the centres in particular parts, and in some had entirely removed the wedges that supported them; and as on Saturday morning two of the arches forming the floor of the Senate chamber were found to be injured by a violent attempt to drive down the key bricks, a number of which were forced half way down, the mark of the blow which had been struck being still very evident; I enquired into the preceding attempts and finding them verified, I declared my intention to consult the superintendent of the city, and offer a considerable reward for the discovery of the perpetrators of such thankless villainy.
I mention these facts in justice to the opinion of Mr. Lenthall, and as only one of the causes of failure, without attaching suspicion to any individual. I now none whom I could possibly suspect; for although the alterations in the public buildings have created me many personal enemies, I freely acquit all those whom I know to be such, of the suspicion of so flagrant an abhorrence of all principle, and of all regard to the lives of those who labor at the works. The real causes of the failure, I conceive to have been a too early removal of the centers, and perhaps a removal not altogether judicious. And in as far as I might have controlled the judgment of any of those who are in trust under me, the error of confiding too much in the experience of others against my own opinion ought to relieve every other person engaged in the work from blame. But after having safely constructed many infinitely

bolder and more dangerous vaults without any accident. Mr. Lenthall's intrepidity occasioned frequent alarms for his safety, and his activity was such, that he often had incurred considerable risk alone, before any one was apprized of his intention. That he at last fell a victim to his zeal for the public service, which always outstripped all regard for his own interest, convenience and safety, is most sensibly deplored by all who acted with him.
Mr. John Lenthall was born at Chesterfield, in the county of Derby in England, and brought up to the business of a carpenter. He was in his youth much employed in the mines and had acquired a thorough knowledge of the manner of working them, and of all the machinery used in that part of England. He was not less acquainted with the cotton works, and joining an insatiable desire of knowledge to a strong memory and sound judgment, his acquaintance with arts and sciences not immediately connected with his trade, was very extensive and by no means slight. He was also a superior draughtsman, and of his own particular business a perfect master. Though of very moderate stature his personal strength and activity was unequalled, and the command he acquired of all those who were placed under him was achieved by his own superior ability.
The full utility of so many and such extraordinary qualifications of mind and body, so seldom united in the same man, was somewhat abated by a reserved exterior & a rigid adherence to his own principles and opinions which nothing could bend; and on a slight acquaintance his character was not conciliating. In the execution of his public duty, and especially in the control of expenditure he was so inflexibly just, as to be often thought harsh; but when acting in his individual character, the benevolence of his heart could not be mistaken, and he was by all those who had known him long as much loved as respected.
He had resided for the last 15 or 16 years in America and was one of the early inhabitants of this city, in which he had invested the earnings of many laborious years. Since the year 1803 he has been clerk or immediate superintendent of the public works, and had in that situation acquired a reputation for talents and virtues, unanimously conceded to few. His loss to the public, it will not be easy to repair.
In private life Mr. Lenthall was a faithful and affectionate husband, and a fond father. He has left behind him a most amiable widow and three small children. Of the loss they have suffered more can be felt than expressed. He was, I believe, about 45 years of age.
B. HENRY LATROBE. Surveyor of the public buildings.
FOR SALE.
The Two story Brick HOUSE, situated on square number 930 in the city of Washington now occupied by Mr. Louis 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. W. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
Prince George's county courts, April term, 1808.
HENRY T. COMPTON of Prince George's county having applied to this court, by petition in writing, praying the benefit of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors," passed at the session of 1805, and the supplement thereto in 1806; and a schedule of his property and list of his creditors as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to his petition; and the court being satisfied by competent testimony that the said Henry T. Compton resided the two last years preceding this application within the state of Maryland. And the said Henry T. Compton being in the custody of the sheriff of Prince George's county; and having entered into bond in such penalty as directed by this court, and with approved security, conditioned for his personal appearance before this court, on the second day of the next term, to answer the allegations of his creditor or creditors. It is by this court directed that the said Henry T. Compton be discharged from imprisonment, and the said second day of the next term, which will be the sixth day of September next, is by the court appointed for the said Henry T. Compton to appear before this court, to answer interrogatories, which his creditors may propose to him. And it is ordered, that the said Henry T. Compton, give notice to his creditors, of his application, by causing a copy of the foregoing, to be published three months in the National Intelligencer, previous to the next term.
True copy from the proceedings, Test JOHN READ MACGUBBIN, Jr. Ck. June 1—wsm
From the London Gazette.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 4th of July, 1808.
PRESENT,
The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
His Majesty having taken into his consideration the glorious exertions of the Spanish nation for the deliverance of their country from the tyranny and usurpation of France, and the assurances which his majesty has received from several of the provinces of Spain, of their friendly disposition towards this kingdom; his Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered:—
First, That all hostilities against Spain on the part of his Majesty shall immediately cease.
Secondly, That the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except such as may be still in the possession or under the control of France, shall be forthwith raised.
Thirdly, That all the ships and vessels belonging to Spain shall have free admission into the ports of his Majesty's dominions, as before the present hostilities.
Fourthly, That all ships and vessels belonging to Spain, which shall be met at sea by his Majesty's ships and cruisers, shall be treated in the same manner as the ships of states in amity with his Majesty, and shall be suffered to carry on any trade now considered by his Majesty to be lawfully carried on by neutral ships.
Fifthly, That all vessels and goods belonging to persons residing in the Spanish colonies, which shall be detained by any of his Majesty's cruisers after the date hereof, shall be brought into port, and shall be carefully preserved in safe custody, to await his Majesty's further pleasure, until it shall be known whether the said colonies, or any of them, in which the owners of such ships and goods reside, shall have made common cause with Spain against the power of France.
And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his Majesty's treasury, his Majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, the judge of the high court of admiralty, and the judges of the courts of vice-admiralty, are to take such measures herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
STEPHEN COTTRELL.
LONDON, July 24.
Private letters received from Holland, confirm the report of the disgrace of Talleyrand. Bonaparte has not absolutely put him in prison, but he has given him an employment which renders him little better than a prisoner. He is entrusted with the care of the late King and Queen of Spain, and as they are confined in a limited space, their gaoler is under the same restrictions.
Our advices from Carthagena come down to the 12th of June. This was one of the first towns which declared against the French. The revolution commenced there on the 23d May, when a Junta was formed from among the inhabitants, most distinguished for their patriotic spirit. The port was opened to the English by proclamation, the 10th of June, at which time 20,000 volunteers were enrolled, most of whom were put in possession of arms, and regularly trained. Gen. Caro, who served against the French in the late war, was appointed commander in chief. Between eight and ten thousand regulars had joined the patriotic force, accompanied by the best disciplined part of which they marched towards Madrid.
SWEDEN, &c. —The Swedish Gazettes contain another official report from Gen. Kingspor, mentioning his further advances in Finland, and the continued retreat of the Russians. There is also a report from General Armfeldt in Norway, stating that the Swedes had attacked and driven the Danes from several of their positions, with considerable loss. On the 29th ult. a notice was posted at the Exchange, Gottenburgh, that the Swedes had taken off the Finnish coast, four Russian frigates, four xebecs, and ten or twelve gun-boats, four of which are sunk. Sir John Moore's army is by this time in a British port. One of the transports is arrived at Whitby. The cause of his misunderstanding with the king of Sweden is said to have been the king's demanding the uncontrolled command of the British troops, in order to employ them in a manner that Sir John conceived to be contrary to his instructions. He refused compliance, alleging that he had been appointed to the chief command by his sovereign, and could not resign
to any person on earth. The king observed, that he was invested with powers by the British government superior to those held by the general. The latter replied, that if his majesty would condescend to produce these orders, they should be punctually obeyed. This reply mightily displeased the king, who ordered Sir John not to quit Stockholm, and his arrest appears to have been intended; but he managed matters so well that he was at Gottenburgh before it was known that he had left the capital. It is still asserted that the dispute was merely personal, and will not affect our friendly relations with the king of Sweden, who is said to have declared that had he six kingdoms, he would not sacrifice the least of them to purchase peace with France, but this seems very doubtful; it is certain that his majesty has set off for Finland. There are various conjectures respecting the object of his journey; it seems to be generally believed to be a reconciliation with Russia. The last remittance of 200,000 is, it is said, retained on board the Victory, until the result of this hasty journey to Finland is known. There is not a whisper in the Swedish papers of pacific negotiations in the North. The Dutch papers state that Russia is strengthening their defences on the coasts of Livonia & Eshonia, and recruiting her force for prosecuting the war against Sweden.
The measures now in execution in the Austrian dominions are of a two fold nature, the one for organizing a national levee en masse by calling out the entire male population of the country capable of bearing arms; and the other for establishing, by ballot, an army of reserve of 52 battalions, or 59,800 men, to be exercised at given periods, and to recruit the regiments of the line. These arrangements were executed with such promptitude, that the contribution of Vienna to the army of reserve, amounting to 750 men, was raised in a week.
The government has declared these measures to be purely intended for the defence of the empire; but a variety of circumstances connected with them, so strongly indicated an approaching rupture with France, at the date of the last accounts, that the Austrian treasury bills had experienced a considerable depreciation, and numerous speculations had been engaged, in anticipation of a war.
The French ambassador Andreossy had remonstrated on the subject of this armament, and delivered a letter written by Napoleon, from Bayonne, in which the latter declared his surprise and regret that Austria should engage in so extensive a system of preparation, at a period too when the situation of the continent neither called for nor justified such armament.—The Austrian emperor answered, that a period of general tranquility was alone the time for arrangements, the sole object of which was the preservation of peace, and without essentially weakening his military establishment, to introduce into it a necessary system of economy by the substitution of a less expensive description of force than the present.
ROSS & GETTY,
Opposite the UNION TAVERN George Town,
Have now in store and offer for sale on the lowest terms for cash or short credits, the following goods, viz.
 Old London Part. Madeira  Sicily Madeira  Lisbon  Port  Sherry  10 pipes, six years old Cogniac brandy  4 do. Holland gin  4 hhds Jamaica spirits  6 do. molasses  6 do. first quality St. Croix Sugar  4 do. second do.  7 tierces summer and winter strained spermaceti oil  57 chests and boxes of  Gunpowder  Imperial  Hyson  Hyson Chulan  Hyson skin  Young Hyson & Souchong  TEAS, all of the first quality, and of this year's importation.  80 2lb. canisters gunpowder, tea put up in China for family use  2000 lb. prime green coffee  20 boxes Spanish segars  20 boxes olives  100 dozen half pint tumblers  50 do. pint do.  80 do. wine glasses  60 boxes mould and dipped candles  30 do. brown soap  3 hhds. crab cider, two years old  A few boxes London mustard, powder and shot, all kinds of spices, Spanish and Carolina indigo, country gin and whiskey, together with a great variety of articles in their line which renders their assortment complete. 
N. B. Store-keepers in town and country supplied on the most reasonable terms. September 3—wst
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.
The Committee appointed in July 1807 to collect subscriptions for the relief of the Sufferers on board the Chesapeake request a meeting of the contributors on Wednesday the 29th inst. at 5 P. M. at Lindsay's Hotel, to take order thereon.
Resources of the United States. —The opposition prints, with malignant satisfaction, exult at the deranged state in which the Embargo is likely to place our finances. They look forward with eager expectation to the period, when our expenditures shall have equalled our income, and when the support of the government, the payment of the military and the interest on the public debt, irresistibly pressing upon a government, without resource from existing revenue, will compel it either to violate its engagements, or to resort to new modes of taxation. In either event, victory is reckoned upon as certain. The effect of excises and direct taxes are remembered, and it is hoped that similar causes will, even under dissimilar circumstances, produce correspondent effects.
There is, likewise, strong reason to believe that this impression has had no inconsiderable influence on the British cabinet; that they have inferred from it our inability for any considerable length of time to continue the Embargo, or, in case of such continuance have counted upon the total prostration of our finances. Fully apprised, from their own experience, of the value of money, they have no doubt anticipated from the want of it all the hideous effects with which sanguine hopes can inspire their minds. They have no doubt anticipated a prostration of public faith; a dissatisfied and refractory army; a people ripe for rebellion, and a government without energy.
It is admitted that these would be indeed calamitous evils, and, if their occurrence could be reckoned upon with the least probability, they would constitute abundant reason, on the ground of policy, for a continuance on the part of Great Britain of that flagrant injustice which has characterised her conduct since the outrage committed on the Chesapeake. Fortunately, however, these views originate in an utter ignorance of our resources, and of our finances, and of the effects of the Embargo upon them. We shall shew this to the demonstration of every candid mind.
Let us suppose the Embargo to continue during the whole of the ensuing year, or, if the Embargo be raised, our commerce to be entirely annihilated by the robbery committed upon it by the belligerent nations, and see its effects upon our revenue. We forewarn the reader against drawing any inference as to our opinion of the continuance of the Embargo to that protracted period. Nothing of the kind is meant. That will be a subject for the exclusive decision of Congress.
But should our commerce continue paralysed even to the termination of the year 1809, our revenue will continue adequate to all the purposes contemplated to be answered by it. This will appear from the following statement:
   Our resources will be— Dollars.     1. Sale of public lands for two years, 1,000,000   2. Mr. Gallatin, in his report of Nov. 3, 1807, says the amount of outstanding bonds due by importers, after deducting the debentures issued on account of re-exportation, exceeds at this time sixteen millions.   Add to this sum the new bonds given, and deduct from the aggregate the duties since paid into the Treasury, and there will remain a clear sum outstanding, which may be computed at about 12,000,000   3. Duties on new imports, say 2,000,000   15,000,000   4. Add to this, the cash actually in the Treasury at this time, 13,500,000   Total, 28,500,000  
In this estimate are included, not only the ordinary sources of revenue, but an extraordinary and important auxiliary arising from the Embargo itself. This is the amount of drawbacks , which the reader will recollect is a duty secured to be paid to the
United States, in case the articles are not exported within a limited time. Although by an act supplementary to that imposing the Embargo, the payment of these duties is in some cases extended to the time of raising the Embargo, yet, it is manifest that, in the mean time, the necessary effect of the Embargo being to produce among ourselves a demand for them, they will be gradually consumed, and the duties as they are consumed be paid into the treasury.
Our Expenditures will be— For 1808, including five millions and a half for the redemption of the eight per cent. stock, about 12,500,000
For 1809— Let it be recollected that the whole of this view is founded on the supposition of things remaining for this period on their present footing. If so, even allowing the same extraordinary expenses for 1809 as for 1808, although they may not be incurred, their amount added to the ordinary expenses will be 15,600,000.
But from this sum will be to be deducted $4,200,000 being the difference between the sum required for the public debt in the year 1808 and the subsequent years, according to the report of the Sec. of the Treasury—
   4,200,000   Leaving 11,400,000   23,900,000   Thus it appears that the aggregate income will be, 23,500,000   And the aggregate expenditures 23,900,000   Leaving at the end of 1809 in the Treasury, 4,600,000  
Further —Should there be any occasion then, or in the mean time, for a greater surplus, it might be augmented to the amount of 6,600,000 dollars, either by refraining from the discharge of the principal of the public debt falling due to that amount (a measure which would be cheerfully agreed to by the public creditors) or by loaning a correspondent sum, which would have precisely the same effect. This would augment the surplus balance to 11,200,000, which is equal to the ordinary expenditures of another year.
All this would be effected without loans or a single new tax, while Britain would be, every year, increasing her debt, by new loans to a great amount, and by correspondent new taxes for their ultimate redemption; to say nothing of the effect on her revenue produced by the defalcation in her import duties, arising from the total suspension of our exports, on many of which she exacts enormous duties.
Let then the opposition, and the advocates, and adherents of foreign powers, cease to delude themselves with the hollow hope that our finances will be deranged, our resources dried up, or our energies paralyzed, by the measures which are now pursued. The statement, we have made, must convince them that these measures so far from having enfeebled our power, have husbanded it for the day of danger, and that if war shall become inevitable, we shall have ample means of waging it, without a recurrence to oppressive taxes or enormous loans. Not that there is any want of spirit in the nation cheerfully to pay taxes, or to authorize loans, to any amount, rather than surrender our rights, or relapse into a state of colonial vassalage.
The following is the Letter of Mr. Latrobe to the Secretary of the Treasury on Canals and Roads which we some time since promised.
MR. LATROBE'S COMMUNICATION.
Washington, March 16, 1808.
Sir, I have the honor of your letter of the 29th of July, 1807, transmitting to me a copy of the resolution of the Senate of the U. States, of the 2d of March, 1807, together with a list of queries respecting artificial navigations, and canals, to which you request my answer and opinion.
In order to give you all the information on this subject, which you wish, and I possess, and in the most condensed form, I ask your permission to depart from the order which your questions demand, and after treating the subject generally, to enter upon an account of those works, in detail, with which my personal experience

has made me more particularly acquainted.
The most striking circumstance in a view of the Atlantic states of the union, in relation to the improvement of their internal navigation, is the uniformity of the natural arrangement of the rivers and mountains, and that this arrangement differs from that of every other country in which artificial navigation has been attempted.
In other countries the general course of all the rivers is between the mountains, and along the valleys; in this, the general course of all the rivers is across that of the mountains and of the valleys. Our mountains, from their termination to the southwest in Georgia, hold a course to the east of north; the general direction of our principal rivers is to the east of south, and on inspection of the map, it will be observed, that as the direction of the mountains to the N. E. of the Delaware, becomes more easterly, so do our rivers acquire a more southerly course, always crossing the mountains at nearly the same angle.
Our rivers may be divided into three classes:—
Primary rivers , that discharge their water immediately into the ocean. Of these the relative magnitude might be rated, according to the surface they respectively drain; Secondary rivers , or such as fall into the first, above their tide water; and Creeks , properly so called, which rise below the falls of the first rivers, or rather collect the water of the level land below the falls, and discharge it into the tide waters.
Of our primary rivers, the Susquehannah is the principal. By a great degree of geographical injustice, this mighty river loses its name at the foot of its falls, and is called, the Chesapeake bay, from thence to the ocean; although its width compared with its length, forbids the term of bay to be applied to what is called the Chesapeake. All of these rivers cross in the greatest part of their course the direction of the mountains. Of the secondary rivers, many of which are of great importance and magnitude, some and perhaps the greatest number hold a course parallel to the mountains, as the Shenandoah, the Conogocheague, the Lehigh, &c. draining the valleys, and receiving a way the torrents of the mountains.
(To be Continued.)
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
At a meeting of republicans in Charles County, convened at Port Tobacco on Saturday the 3d day of September, 1808, pursuant to public notice.
FRANCIS DIGGES, Esq. was appointed chairman; and,
Joseph I. Merrick, secretary, when the following resolutions were offered and unanimously agreed to—
Resolved, That we consider the present moment as peculiarly eventful in relation to our political affairs, and under that conviction claim it as our right, and hold it our bounden duty, freely, candidly, and publicly, to express our opinions. We cannot but view with emotions of the most lively concern that attempts are industriously making which manifestly tend to weaken the bonds of our national confederation, excite dissatisfaction and inquietude in the minds of the people, and to lessen, and finally destroy the effects of the able and patriotic exertions of our public functionaries for the promotion of the honor, happiness and prosperity of our country; wherefore,
Resolved, That we consider the measures pursued by the general government in this arduous and embarrassing crisis, as wisely calculated to defend our national sovereignty, advance our prosperity, and preserve inviolate the blessings of freedom & independence, which we are ready to maintain and support at every risque. But should those just and honorable measures fail in their effects of securing to us peace, and to our commerce a fair & liberal security, we pledge our lives & fortunes to support such other measures as the wisdom of our government may judge necessary to compel the enemies of our country to respect our rights.
Resolved, That in our opinion the embargo was & still continues to be not only a wise and prudent measure, but the most energetic one for the annoyance of our external enemies that could have been adopted, that by its adoption millions have been saved to the United States, in men, ships, and merchandise, that it has had the most salutary effect in prolonging the tranquility of the Union, and in defending our national honor from outrage and violence.
Resolved, That at a period of national danger and difficulty imposed on us by the injustice of foreign nations,
we deem every attempt to lessen the confidence of the people in those who administer our government as particularly unwise and improper, and as having a direct tendency to encrase those aggressions upon our rights, of which we have so long and so fruitlessly complained, but at a moment when an important measure still in a state of trial has been adopted to obtain a redress of those wrongs and which to be effectual should be unanimously supported, such attempts become doubly dangerous and alarming; it has therefore been with the most painful sensations that we have read an address to the people of Charles County agreed to at a late meeting in Port Tobacco & published to the world.
Resolved, That we consider the said address as fraught with partial representations, fallacious reasoning and unsound inferences, that it presents an exaggerated picture of gloom and distress in our affairs, of weakness and corruption on the part of those selected to administer our public concerns, that it tends to overwhelm us with despondence and make us tremble indeed for that liberty and independence so dear to us, and for which our forefathers bled; but it is the prerogative of freemen to speak for themselves, and exercising that right at this momentous period, we as a portion of the citizens of said county, solemnly protest against most of the sentiments and opinions it contains, and consider their promulgation at the present time, as tending to distract our public councils, induce foreign nations to the unfounded belief that we are a divided people when external danger threatens, and in every view mischievous and impolitic.
Resolved, That we consider our well tried fellow-citizens James Madison, of Virginia, and George Clinton of New York, as eminently qualified for the arduous stations of President and Vice President of the United States; that we can cheerfully submit to their hands the conduct of our political barque in these tempestuous and difficult times, and will with all our exertions support the election of the former as President and of the latter as Vice President of these United States.
Resolved, That we highly approve of the patriotism and tender of services of our fellow-citizen James Fenwick, and will support his election to the House of Representatives of the United States with all our energies; that his able support of the republican cause at the late meeting in Port Tobacco amidst circumstances peculiarly embarrassing, merits and receives our decided approbation.
Resolved, That Gen. Caleb Hawkins, Francis Newman, Francis Digges, Luke P. Matthews, and John Digges, Esqs. be a committee to correspond with similar committees in our Congressional and Electoral districts upon the subject of said elections.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be signed by the Chairman and Secretary and offered for publication in the National Intelligencer, Monitor, and Baltimore Evening Post.
Signed in behalf of the meeting, F. DIGGES, CHAIRMAN. JOSEPH I. MERRICK, SEC.
FROM THE AURORA.
The proceedings of the American tars, at their public meeting on Saturday, did not reach us until after a considerable portion of the Monday's impression was wrought off—we, therefore, publish it this day, satisfied that it will be acceptable to every American to perceive the language of genuine patriotism and virtue, proceeding from a class of men who, most of all others, are likely to feel the privations incidental to the suspension of external trade.
AMERICAN TARS!
In consequence of a public advertisement, calling a meeting of the captains of ships and officers of ships, belonging to the port of Philadelphia, at the White Horse Tavern, to take into consideration certain public measures—there was an unusually numerous meeting,
CAPT. RICHARD O'BRIEN, was called to the chair— CAPT. SAMUEL VEACOCK, Sec.
After some spirited and able observations from captain Wm. Jones, on the general concerns of the nation at this great crisis; and some reference to the particular object for which the meeting was called—the following resolutions were carried unanimously, with the exception of a single no to the last resolution—and it was resolved to be published in all the papers.
Resolved, That it is not expedient for this meeting, to adopt any political measures in relation to the ensuing
election in our professional capacity distinct from our fellow citizens—but that it is the duty of each individual to reserve to himself the free exercise of his political rights, according to the dictates of his own judgment and conscience.
Resolved, That the depredations and outrages committed upon the persons and property of the citizens of the U. States, peaceably and lawfully navigating the high seas, and the arbitrary proscription, and absolute interdiction of our lawful commerce, imperatively demanded of the government of the U. States, the adoption of such measures as in their wisdom appeared best calculated to preserve and protect the property and persons of our citizens, and to secure to the nation the means of defence.
Resolved, That the only alternative was an immediate embargo, or war in an unprepared state, with 70,000 of our citizens, and nine tenths of the commercial capital of the nation, exposed to the depredations of the enemy—that the laws laying an embargo, (although a choice of evils) have had the happy effect in preserving the peace of the country—collecting the commercial capital of the nation—saving from bankruptcy our insurance companies—and thousands of individuals from absolute ruin.
That the privations experienced from the embargo, although manifestly great, and demanding a high degree of patience and patriotism, are comparatively light with that which would have been produced by a war, or the evils which have been averted by the embargo.
Resolved, That the causes which gave rise to the embargo appear still to exist in full force, and are evinced by the continued condemnation of vessels and property under the obnoxious orders and decrees of both the belligerents, and the capture of our vessels even in ballast, sailing by special permission of our government.
Resolved, That the changes and events, which alone could authorise the President of the United States to suspend the embargo laws, have not taken place, and that it is the duty of good citizens, faithful to the constitution and laws, to wait with patience and just confidence, the deliberation and decision of the national councils, who have a common interest and having full information, will be enabled to determine whether the dispositions of the belligerent powers are such as to ensure safety to our trade, or whether a temporary embargo is more intolerable than an appeal to arms.
RICHARD O'BRIEN, Chairman. SAMUEL S. VEACOCK, Secretary.
Burlington, Sept. 2. The supreme court is now in session in this town for the trial of the crew of the Black Snake. The grand jury having been charged in a learned and impressive manner, by Chief Justice Tyler, bills for wilful murder were found against Samuel I. Mott, W. Noaks, Siocum Clark, Truman Mudget, Cyrus B. Dean, Josiah Peas, David Sheffield, and Francis Ledgard; in killing Ormsby and Marsh, as before stated in the papers. On Monday last, Mott's trial commenced. The prosecution on the part of the state was conducted by col. Harrington and David Fay, Esq. The council for the accused were Bates Turner, & Amos Marsh, Esq. The trial lasted until Thursday evening, when the hon. judges Tyler, Galusha and Harrington, severally summed up the evidence to the jury; who retired at 11 o'clock &, in about an hour returned, their verdict—Guilty.
On Friday, Sheffield, Ledgard and Dean were arraigned, and plead not guilty; when the trial of Dean commenced. A letter from Burlington, of the 6th says, a verdict of guilty has been brought in against Dean.
The grand jury, after the above presentments, voted an address to the citizens of Vermont.
The address thus concludes: "And with pleasure we assert, that from our own observation, and every information we could collect, the respectable inhabitants of Burlington and its vicinity, have throughout the late unhappy transaction, manifested every disposition to support and enforce the laws of their country, and bring the offenders to justice."
New-York, Sept. 19. The French army before Saragossa had made a third attack upon that place, but without success. They were repulsed with great slaughter.
Intelligence of the peace between England and Spain was received at
Cadiz on the 2d July, and occasioned much rejoicing.
Capt. Davis states, that markets in Cadiz were very dull; flour from 6 to 8 dollars, and all kinds of provisions plenty; that the harvests in Spain had turned out very abundant.
At Nevis—August 15th, flour 20, pork 30 dollars; no American vessels there.—At St. Croix, August 20th, provisions plenty; flour 20 dollars by the cargo and 25 at retail:—12,000 barrels in market unsold.—At Exama, August 16th, provisions scarce; flour 35 dollars.—No Americans in port.—Flour was retailing for 27 to 30 dollars, and rice 7-50, at Jamaica, Aug. 4.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Cadiz to his friend in this city, dated July 30.
"The victory over gen. Dupont's army was obtained by a force of sixty thousand peasantry; and it inspired the Spaniards with such enthusiasm, that they now denominate themselves "The conquerors of the conquerors of Austerlitz and Jena."
"The British forces under sir Arthur Wellesley, consisting of ten thousand men landed at Lisbon, and the attack and defeat of Gen. Junot is daily expected. He has only about ten thousand men in Lisbon and its vicinity. A few days since all British troops that were here, 5000, under general Spencer, set sail to join Sir Arthur, and by this time must have arrived.
"It was yesterday reported that 11 sail of French ships of the line, from Toulon for Spain, with troops, had been attacked by admiral Thomborough's squadron in the Mediterranean, and that two had struck, two had been sunk, and the English had been pursuing the remainder. This is generally believed.
"No business of any kind is doing here. Prices of course are nominal. The wheat harvest has been abundant, and flour is selling at 7 dollars per barrel. Nothing from America will do here excepting tobacco, and that it is expected will soon come from the Havanna. Exchange on London about 15 per cent. discount."
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated July 24th.
"The ship Shepherdess brings information that the Spanish court of admiralty at Algesiras, condemned the end of May, eleven American vessels, detained and sent into that place—that appeals from those decisions were entered, and that on the 3d of June an order was received from the duke of Berg, for the restoration of the vessels detained under the decrees of the 17th December, and 3d and 8th of Jan. which was not acted on, on account of a change of the government; but the supreme junta at Seville issued an order on the 16th for the liberation of all Americans brought into their ports; on which the court of Algesiras refused to act, until they received further explanation from the supreme junta at Seville, which had been received on the 28th of July. Therefore Mr. Hackley, the American consul at St. Lucar, intended leaving that place for Seville the following day, for the purpose of procuring such explanations as would be likely to remove all objection to the restoration of the American property in Spain under detention."
CAPITOL, U. STATES, } Sept. 22, 1808. }
ALL persons having accounts unsettled against the Public Works, are requested to apply at the office on the Capitol Hill, late Mr. Lenthall's, as soon as convenient, for settlement. B. HENRY LATROBE. Surveyor of the public buildings of the United States.
Post Office, Washington, } September 21, 1808. }
AFTER the First day of October next, the Northern Mail will arrive at two o'clock, P. M. and be closed at 6 o'clock A. M.
The Southern Mail will arrive at 6 o'clock A. M. and be closed at 2 o'clock P. M.
Letters and Newspapers for these mails must be deposited before the hours above noted for closing them, otherwise they will not be forwarded till the next day. September 23—4t
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the Commons of this city a Dark Sorrel HORSE, about 15 hands high, seven years old, a blaze on his forehead, has several marks on his back occasioned by the saddle. Had on when he was missed a lock and chain, and is supposed must be marked by the chain, in case the lock should be taken off. The above reward will be given by the subscriber for returning said horse. MARY NEVITT, City of Washington, (Navy Yard) September 23—3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
Sept. 23. Vermont Election.—The accounts of this election are still vague and contradictory. A statement from Burlington, says 144 towns give Mr. Tiekner 11,138, and Mr. Smith 10,368 votes; that the Council will be federal; and that there will be a federal majority of 9 or 10 in the legislature; and certainly two, probably three federal representatives in Congress.
The World, printed at Bennington, says, a gentleman, who has just brought a full list of the members of Assembly on the west side of the mountains, declares that there is a majority of nine republicans.
A letter, dated Bennington, Sept. 13, says the election of the Governor is doubtful; that the Lieut. Governor will be republican; that on that side of the mountains there are 55 republican and 46 federal representatives elected; that a republican majority of 4 is expected in the Council, and 23 in the House; that Mr. Shaw, a republican, is elected by a majority of 1286, a greater majority by 550, than the republicans ever had in that district; that Mr. Chittenden, a federalist, is re-elected; that Mr. Fisk, republican, is probably re-elected; & that in the remaining district there probably will not be a choice.
Extract of a letter from London, dated July 11.
"It is expected the blockading orders will shortly be rescinded. All American vessels are allowed to depart from Holland."
SARAGOSSA, July 4. The following is a letter from his Excellency Don Joseph Palafox, Captain General of the kingdom of Arragon, to his political brother Count de Montijo.
"I have obtained a complete victory at the gates of this city. The French are destroyed or put to flight, Those who have escaped have taken refuge in the olive plantations. The enemy attacked me at five different points at one and the same time; but at all of them they have been routed. Yesterday the enemy attacked me a second time with an earnest desire to enter the city, but they were repulsed. They offered to parley, but they received my answer in a heavy cannonade. They attempted to move, but I poured upon them a tremendous fire. In the battery I had a 24 pounder which did great execution, and the mortars were served to admiration. In short the enemy have lost a great number of men in killed and wounded. I receive new vigor from the enthusiasm with which my people are animated."
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
(POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT BUT ONE.)
ON SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1808. Will be presented a celebrated Play in Five Acts, CALLED,
THE CASTLE SPECTRE.
Osmund, Mr. McKenzie, Reginald, Mr. Cross, Percy, Mr. Miller, Father Philip, Mr. Warrea, Mortimer, Mr. J. F. Fison, Kenrick, Mr. Briers, Saib, Mr. Francis, Hassan, Mr. Cone, Muley, Mr. Blissett, Alaric, Mr. Seymour, Harold, Mr. Harris, Angela, Mrs. Wilmo, Alice, Mrs. Francis, Aveline, Mrs. J. F. Fison.
AFTER WHICH A COMICAL OPERATICAL
TRAGEDY, IN TWO ACTS,
CALLED,
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF
TOM THUMB THE GREAT,
OR
THE LILLIPUTIAN HERO.
The Satire by the celebrated HENRY FIELDING—Author of Tom Jones, &c. &c.
King Arthur, Mr. Blissett, Lord Grizzle, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Noome, Mr. Bray, Mr. Doodle, Mr. Francis, Merlin, (the enchanter) Mr. Miller, Ghost of Gaffer Thumb, Mr. Jacobs, Tom Thumb, Mast. Scrivener, Queen Dollallolla, Mrs. Seymour, Princess Huncamunca, Miss Hunt, Clora, Mrs. Francis, Mustachia, Mrs. Jefferson, Gumdaia, (Queen of the Giants) Cross.
In act second, the death of the whole Royal Family and the Royal Court, with their re-animation, by the Art of Merlin the Enchanter. To conclude with the deliverance of Tom Thumb, from the destructive jaws of a monstrous Cow. The next and last night's Performance will be on MONDAY, ** Tickets to be had of Mr. Charnock at Mr. Sabbins's, Cabinet-maker, in F street, near the Bank. 44 Box One Dollar—Pitt Three-quarters of a Dollar. Doors will be open at Six—Curtain rise a quarter before Seven o'clock.

PUBLIC SALE. ON Saturday next, the 24th inst. will be offered for sale at Mr. Law's brick house, on the New Jersey avenue, opposite to the Secretary of the Navy's, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, a quantity of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, plate, linen, pictures, and China. The terms of sale are, for all articles under 20 dollars, cash; for purchases of 20 dollars to 50 dollars, Notes at 30 days with an approved endorser, and those above 50 dollars, for notes with an approved endorser at sixty days. Negotiable in one of the banks within the district. HENRY HIORT. Sept. 21—2t.
ABSCONDED, On the 11th September, RICHARD T. SPALDING , with the pretension of going to the Methodist Camp Meeting, not thinking it probable he does not intend to return to his duty again, unless compelled, I will give three cents reward to any person that will bring him home, and three pounds of faint skins for information where he can be found. All persons are warned not to employ or harbor said Spalding, my apprehension, at their peril. ROBERT CLARKE. Sept. 21—3t.
STRAY COW. TAKEN up as a stray, by the subscriber, living near the forks of the road on the Piney Branch, on the 31st. A Light Brindle Cow , under bit on her light ear, one of her horns crumpled, and it is supposed to be about 11 years old. The owner may have her again by paying charges and proving property. WALTER MULLIKIN. September 19—3t.
PORT-TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES. Will be run for, over the Port Tobacco Jockey Club Course, on the second Tuesday in October next, a Purse of three hundred and sixty dollars , four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, and on the second day a Purse of two hundred dollars , two miles and repeat, the winning horse of the first day race only excepted. Weights agreeable to the rules of the club; and on the third day a handsome Saddle, Bridle, and Martingale , value Fifty dollars, one mile and repeat, by saddle horses. All horses must be entered with the Secretary on the evening previous to their running. WM. D. HARRISON, Sec. August 24—
NOTICE. PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1805, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the Town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern in said town, to commence at ten o'clock, A.M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—eptds
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. ON Tuesday the 25th day of OCTOBER next, will be run for over the Washington course, a Purse of five hundred dollars , four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding. On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars , three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted—and On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse," of three hundred dollars , two miles and repeat—free only for colts and fillies—Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club. The Purses will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive certainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths. SAMUEL BOOTES, Sec. George Town, August 31—1R
N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in conformity to a standing rule of the Club. N. B. SHERIFF'S SALE. Will be exposed at public sale on Thursday the 29th inst. on the premises, for cash, the FARM whereon Ignatius West now lives, containing upwards of 300 acres of Land, the greater is in woods—late the property of said West taken by virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias , at the suit of Cornelia Lansdale , assignee of John Hodges of Thomas, who was assignee of Benjamin Odum of Wm. B. Beans . The sale will commence at 3 o'clock P. M. JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff of Montgomery county Md. September 14—7t
NEW GOODS. The Subscriber has just received from New York, and now opening at his STORE in BRIDGE STREET, the following Goods, viz: 1 Case 4-4th and 6-4th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. 7-8th Irish linens well-assorted, 1 do. 8-4th and 10-4th Irish damask table Diapers, 6 do. men's low priced fir'd hats, 1 do. men and womens cotting stockings, plain, laced, and sandals, 1 trunk low priced English calicoes, 1 do. 8-4th cotton damask table diapers, 1 do. containing 35 dozen cotton damask towelling, 1 do 60 pieces scarlet and brown bandana hankercchiefs, 1 do. dark plant yinghams and black cambric muslins, 6 bales India cottons, different kinds, 40 do. white and brown German ticklenburgs, 45 boxes Havannah segars, All of which will be sold low for cash or approved paper at 60 or 90 days. EDWARD L. SMITH. George Town, September 2—5w
FOR SALE OR RENT, THE HOOT at present occupied by P. J. STELLE . The advantages of this situation are so well known, that it is useless to say more of it—it is convenient to the Capitol, is calculated for a large establishment, with stabling for 40 or 50 horses. The Bridge, rapidly progressing over the Potomac, with the turnpike road to Alexandria, also in great forwardness, will add to the many advantages this situation possesses. To a man qualified to carry on such an establishment, no situation can insure a more certain and rapid fortune. Occupation can be had any day before the first of October next. Apply to the subscriber, DANL. CARROLL of Dud'n Washington, August 3—eptO
DANIEL RAPINE, On Capitol Hill, has just received the following New Books, which he offers for sale at the lowest possible prices for which they can be purchased at any place in the United States. Cruise's digest of the Laws of England respecting real property, 5 vols. Booth on real actions, with references to the English and American authorities. The Register of arts, or a compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions, by Thomas G. Fessenden. The American Register; or a general repository of history, politics, and sciences, vol. 2nd for 1807. Letters from England, by Don M. A. Espriella 2 vols. There is good authority for saying, that this valuable little work is written by Robert Southey. The Fatal Revenge, 2 vols. by D. J. Murphy.
*** D. R. has also just received Rees' Cyclopedia , vol. 8, part 2nd—Subscribers at a distance are solicited to send for their copies, and those who have not been regular in taking up the work are particularly requested to call, as the work is expensive and requires punctuality. A handsome collection of Paper Hangings and Borderings , of select patterns, for sale as above. Also a quantity of choice Chewing Tobacco , of superior quality. August 22—
CHARLES H. VARDEN MERCHANT TAILOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and public in general, that he has just received by late arrival from Philadelphia, a CHOICE ASSORTMENT Of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coatings, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spanish ts and rich silk Mole skins 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 Horwell's celebrated patent parallel SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his manufactory. November 27—tf
Mr. JOHN RUST. Sir—Your not being a resident of this state, I take this public method of notifying you that I shall proceed to take sundry affidavits at Richmond court house on the third day of October next, to be read as evidence in an injunction pending in the district Chancery court, held at Williamsburg, state of Virginia, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. You will also take notice that I shall take affidavits to be read as evidence in the above mentioned injunction, at Washington land court house on the 5th day of October. PETER RUST, Richmond county state of Virginia. September 14—3w
BANK OF COLUMBIA. The President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of eight per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst. WILL WHANN, Cashr. September 19—6w
PUBLIC SALE. ON Monday the 31st of October next will be sold at Public Auction a two Story BRICK HOUSE, with adjacent FRAME Building, and the Lots No. 10 and 11, on square No. 925, near the Marine Barrack. The house was lately inhabited by Lt. Col. Wharton, now in the occupancy of Mr. Thomas Carberry. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, at Stelle's hotel. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auc. September 19—1dos
JOHN GOULDING Is now landing from on board the Polly from Baltimore, A few barrels of West India COFFEE and hogg-heads of New Orleans SUGAR, Bottles in hampers, Red and white Champagne WINE in boxes, Fresh TEA, &c. On hand, as usual, most kinds of choice old Wines, in bottles and in casks, best Albany Ale, Philadelphia Porter and Ale, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, Train Oil, C. stile Snap in boxes, with sundry other articles in his line, to be sold for cash, and as usual cheap to his kind and punctual customers. George Town, Sept. 16—2m
NOTICE. THE subscriber has taken up a stray COW & CALF, after the most diligent enquiry for the owner—the Cow is a Schunk, of a pale red color, and one of her horns broken, she calved about 8 or 9 weeks ago—the subs. ribber means in a short time to kill the Calf unless the owner claims her, on whose appearance he is ready to deliver the Cow and the value of the Calf, on his defraying the expenses incurred. ADOLPHUS F. PLATE. September 16—3t
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Now landing from on board the Sch. MARIA, capt. Fitzhugh, and for SALE, at low prices. Jamaica Spirit, Antigua & New England Rum, Muscovado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscatei and bloom Raisons, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Corks, Powder and Shot of the best quality, White Lead, in oil, A few crates of Stone ware. They have also on hand and for Sale. Madeira, } Wine by the cask. Marsala, } and Catalonia, } Claret in boxes of 1 doz. each, Cognac, and } Brandy 4th proof. Bordeaux, } Young and Young Hyson, Tea, Bee Salid Oil, Mould and dipt Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Logs of Mahogany.
FURNITURE FOR SALE. ON Monday 26th inst. will commence at the dwelling house of the subscriber on Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol, the sale of a large quantity of excellent household and kitchen furniture—viz. Mahogany dining, breakfast and card tables, ditto sideboard & sofa; a number of carpets but little used from 7 1/2 by 6 1/2, to 4 by 3 yards, one settee several dozen of chairs, writing tables, washstands and basons; a quantity of double and single beds, bedsteads, curtains, blankets and sheets to suit, in good preservation; large and small looking-glasses, open stoves, grates, and irons, shovels and tongs, one large urn, a quantity of china and glass ware, knives and forks, pickling and preserving jars. Also a variety of kitchen furniture too tedious for specification; and two excellent milk cows accustomed to the pice. Terms of Sale. All purchases under 50 dolls. cash—from 50 to 100 dolls. ninety days and upwards 100 dolls 120 days, with interest calculated thereon and notes satisfactory endorsed payable either at the City or Columbia Banks. JOHN COYLE. Sept. 9—eptd
[Price 62 1/2 cents, 119 pages 8 vo.] A general account of GEN. MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION, Including the trial and execution of Ten of his Officers, And an account of the imprisonment and sufferings of his officers and men who were taken prisoners, Upon the authority of a person, (a Printer residing in New York) who was an officer under Miranda; who was taken and condemned to ten years imprisonment, and who, after suffering nearly two years, effected his return home. This is an interesting pamphlet, alike so to the federal republican and the republican. It is a plain narrative of facts, (though some of them may be false facts) It partakes not of the marvellous, the whole appears credible. The proprietor hopes the sale will soon prove sufficient to indemnify its publication, and afford something towards the relief of the captives. To be had at the Book store of R. C. WEIGHTMAN, Pennsylvania avenue. September 7—3t
MARSHAL'S SALE. Will be exposed to Public Sale on the 30th day of September next, at Rhodes's tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of WM. ESSENBECK , to LOTS numbered Two and Three in Square 257 in said city—said property is seized and sold by virtue of a writ of feri facias , issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington at the suit of John C. Severman , against said Esenbeck. The sale will commence precisely at 11 o'clock, A. M. Terms cash. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D. C. Aug. 29—2awts
PROPOSAL, By JOSEPH MILLIGAN, George Town, For publishing by Subscription, ADELINE MOWBRAY; OR THE MOTHER & DAUGHTER. IN TWO VOLUMES. By MRS. OPIE.
CUSTOM, and perhaps propriety, have rendered it necessary to bespeak the favorable opinion of the public to a new book: but the writings of Mrs. Opie have long held such an undisputed claim to excellence, that nothing more seems necessary than to point out the leading object of the present very interesting tale, to recommend it to general patronage. Those who have attentively read the writings of Mr. Godwin, well know, that however correct his abstract positions, and however logical his deductions may be—still they are, in many instances, by no means suited to the actual stat. of society. His opinions on the matrimonial engagement would, if generally adopted, infallibly destroy those bonds which are at once the most efficacious restraint upon licentious passion, and the best, nay the only security for domestic happiness. To counteract his fatal theory appears to be the principal design of the work now offered—in which the characters are so well supported, the incidents arise so naturally from the situations in which they are placed, the reasoning is so perfectly just, the whole narrative so beautifully pathetic, and the impression which it is calculated to produce on every ingenuous mind, so favorable to the cause of morality, that the publisher confidently anticipates its meeting the same universal applause in this country which it obtained in England.
CONDITIONS. To those who may subscribe before the first of October next, the price will be seventy cents per volume, in boards, after which it will be advanced to eighty-seven and a half cents per volume. August 12—eop1m
J. CROSSFIELD. Has just received per the schooner Maria from New-York a large assortment of Groceries, which he offers for sale at the corner of twelfth and D streets between Pennsylvania Avenue and the Tyber wharf, and next door to Col. J. P. Van Ness—Consisting of, Madera, } Ten-riffe, } Sherry, } Lisbon, } Malaga, } Sicily Madeira, } Claret and } Burgundy, } Jamaica spirits, } St. Croix, do. } Gin, } Molasses, } Souhons, } Hvs. n, } Young Hyson and } Hyson skin, } Brown Sugar, } Coffee and Almonds, } Mould and Dipt Candles, } Soap, Cotton Wool } Muscadell Raisins, } Sugars, &c. &c. } Sept. 7—6t.
STRAYED or STOLEN FROM the commons (near the Eastern Branch), on Saturday the 27th August, a tolerable large Brindle COW, about 8 years old—she had some white on her belly, face, and part of her tail; had a gimblet hole bored in each horn, the mark in her ears not recollected—she was raised up the country. Any person that delivers the said Cow to the subscriber, shall receive three dollars reward, paid by JEREMIAH BOOTHE. Washington, Sept. 7—2w2w
MARSHAL'S SALE. Will be exposed to public sale on the 23d day of September next, at Rhodes's tavern in Washington city, all the right, title, and interest of BENJAMIN PERKINS to lot No. 1, in square seventy-five in said city, together with a small frame workshop thereon; the above property is seized and sold to satisfy two writs of feri facias issued out of the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington, the one at the suit of Timothy Caldwell , and the other at the suit of Alexander Cochrane use of Hugh Smith , against said Perkins. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. Terms cash. WASHINGTON BOYD, Marshal D. C. August 22—2awts
I WILL RENT for the next year several LARGE FARMS, situated on the Potomac in the state of Virginia, about 20 miles above this place. These Farms will all be seeded at the proper season with Wheat and delivered up to the persons that rent on the first day of January next, or sooner if required—they will be shown to any persons desirous of renting by Mr. James Middleton , who resides at M'Carthy's island near them, or by the subscriber. JOHN W. BRONAUGH. George Town, August 31—4w
FOR SALE. The Subscriber has just received an offers for sale at his store near the Navy Yard a general assortment of LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S SHOES, Which he will sell for Cash at a low price. JOSEPH CASSIN. N. B. He has always on hand an assortment of GROCERIES of the first quality. September 2—tw
DR. WILLIAM GRAYSON, HAS taken a part of the house lately occupied by Mr. JOHN TEMPLEMAN on Bridge street, two doors above Semmes' tavern , where he begs leave to offer his Professional services to the citizens of George Town, and the Public in general. George Town, Sept. 14—tf
Fresh Teas, Nutmegs, sugars, Coffee, &c. W & C. SMITH have just received by the Maria from New York, 6 Chests } 20 Boxes } Fine Imperial Teas 100 Canisters } 25 Chests } 15 Boxes } Hyson Teas 100 Canisters } 20 Chests } 18 Half do. } Young Hyson Teas 30 Boxes } 10 Chests hyson skin do. 1 Case nutmegs and cloves. 52 Hds. St. Croix sugars—part of them very first quality. 40 Bags best Martinique green coffee. 12 Bags Corks. 20 Small baskets best Marstilles refined olive oil. 10 Quarter casks London particular Ten-driffe wine. Georgetown, June 20—2wtf.
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807. WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23d day of March 1807, did among other things resolve that the Eight per cent. Stock created in pursuance of the federal acts of Congress, passed on the 16th day of July 1798, and 7th day of May 1800, should be redeemed on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine. This is therefore to give notice that the principal of the said Eight per cent. Stock will, on the first day of January 1809 to the respective Stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of Stock respectively held by them.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said Eight per cent. Stock either from or to the books of the Treasury or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans will be allowed after the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight. And the interest on all certificates of said Stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. And whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at their meeting held on the 23d day of March as aforesaid, did also resolve, that the sum which after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimbursing the Four and a half per cent. Stock, might remain to complete the annual appropriation of Eight Millions of dollars, for those two years, should, among other purposes, be applied to the purchase of the Eight per Cent Stock at private sale, and that such of the Cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and of its Office of Discount and Deposit as the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate, be the agents under his superintendence for making the said purchases. Notice is hereby accordingly given, That James Madison jun. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom such of the proprietors of Eight per Cent Stock as may be willing to sell the same within the prices limited by law, are requested to apply. ALBERT GALLATIN, 1am. Secretary of the Treasury
THE RT. HON. CHARLES J. FOX'S HISTORICAL WORKS. BIRCH & SMALT of Philadelphia announce that they have just received from London, and will publish on or before the 10th September, The History of the early part of the reign of James the Second, by the Rt. Hon. Charles J. Fox , to which is prefixed a copious Address to the Reader, by Lord Holland , under whose care it was published, with an Appendix containing a correspondence between Louis XIV. and M. Barillon on English affairs, and other original and important papers. It will be printed in one handsome Octavo Vol. price Two Dollars & Fifty Cents , in boards, containing the whole of the whole London 4to which cost Thirty-six shillings sterling in England. August 24—3t