The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-07-15 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1052.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber , on Monday the 19th of this month Negro JOHN , who calls himself John WHITE , but as he is an artful and intelligent fellow, may probably change his name, and attempt to pass for a freeman. John is about 35 years old, his complexion black, has a pleasant countenance, a high round forehead, and about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, square and well set. He is a blacksmith by trade, and a tolerable good house carpenter, and will probably offer his services in one or the other of the above trades.
Bad on, when he absconded, a black fur hat a good deal worn, a round jacket of Acapulco country made cotton, ozaburgs flint, and a pair of olive colored negro breeches, trousers, hat, as he has a variety of clothing, will no doubt change his dress. He is given to drink and apt to get intoxicated.
The above reward and all reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending the said runaway and lodging him in any jail to that I get him again, or out of the state, or fifty miles from home—but if within the state or the above distance from home 20 dollars & all reasonable charges.
CLEMENT BROOKS. Near Upper Marlborough. Prince George's County.
May 25.—w6t.
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807.
Whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, did among other things resolve, that the Eight per cent. Stock, created in pursuance of the several acts of Congress passed on the 16th day of July 1793, and 7th day of May 1800, should be reimbursed 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 surrender of the certificates, be paid 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 notice, 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 23rd 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 Davidson, jun. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom both 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, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department of the United States, April 2d, 1807.
Whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the FOUR AND HALF PER CENT. Stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said Four and half per cent. Stock, will on surrender of the certificates be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof 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, & that the interest which may then be due on said Stock, will also be paid to the respective Stockholders or their lawful Representatives or Attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said Four and half 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 September ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said Stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this Notice will cease and determine on the day preceding the day, hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
April 6.—w1230
Treasury Department, Register's Office, June 5th, 1807.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the Treasury on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. Stocks, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred Stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. Stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the Stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of Stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. Stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. Stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above-mentioned, but not redeemable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above-mentioned,) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. Stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present Stockholders who reside in any part of Europe and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new Stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg. of the Treasury.
NOTE.—Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. Stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive 649 62 1/2 of new six.
  If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37 —   Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808 619 03 —   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st Oct. 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 —   If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62 —   Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808, 831 42 —   Being the unredeemed amount of the old Stock on the 1st July, and October 1807, and 1st January 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. Stock, will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six.   June 8.—w6m 
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND containing 217 acres, situated in Montgomery county and State of Maryland, about 7 miles above Georgetown, on the river road, and within a mile of the navigation of Potomac river.—This land is very valuable, not only on account of its eligible situation, but also for the quantity of meadow land, and timber thereon. A great bargain may be had in this property, and a credit given till the 20th of November next for two thirds of the purchase money, and a very long credit for the residue, the payments being properly secured, and upon the first payment's being made an unexceptionable title will be given, agreeably to the decision of the Chancellor of Maryland.
Also for Sale,
A LOT with the improvements thereon in Washington city, fronting on E. Street a few doors east of the Branch Bank—on this lot are two comfortable framed buildings, one two stories high, with a piazza to each story, the other a single story. This property will be sold either for cash or on a credit, as may best suit the purchaser.
JAMES H. BLAKE.
Alexandria, June 19.—w6t
RUN-AWAY NEGRO.
Was committed to the jail of Washington county, in the State of Md. as a run-away, on the 15th inst. a negro man who calls himself GRONER PACKET , says he is free, and that he lately wrought on the road, near Elliott's mills, in Baltimore county. He is black and 6'6" high, about 40 years of age, 3 feet 5 or 6 inches high; his clothing is an old mixed coating round about, one blue cloth do. lined with green baize, a striped swans-down waistcoat, one yellow striped silk and worsted do. nankeen pantaloons, a coarse linen shirt, good calfskin shoes with hob nails in the heels, and an old fur hat. His owner (if any) is desired to release him, or he will be sold agreeably to law.
ISAAC S. WHITE, sheriff.
June 26.—w3t
We invite the attention of the public to the following important state paper, on a subject with which every American citizen ought to be conversant. It is the clearest and ablest defence of the rights for which we contend, and for the maintenance of which the sword is probably about to be drawn, that has appeared in print. It has been already inserted in this paper; but the crisis renders its republication very seasonable at this time. We now derive it from a pamphlet, printed and circulated at Philadelphia on the 4th of July, which commences with the following title and prefatory remarks.
ALL IMPRESSMENTS UNLAWFUL AND INADMISSIBLE.
An important and luminous communication on the subject of the impressment of American and foreign seamen and other persons.
It has become manifest to every attentive observer, that the early and continued aggressions of Great Britain on our persons, our property, and our rights, imperiously demand a firm stand—an effectual, though calm system of measures of arrestation. For this purpose, it is our duty to make ourselves completely masters of the great truths and arguments by which our rights have been elucidated, supported and maintained.
On the 17th of January, 1806, the President of the United States communicated to Congress an extract from a dispatch of James Madison, Esq. our secretary of state, to James Monroe, Esq. our minister in London, which contains many facts highly important, and observations and arguments perfectly satisfactory and conclusive against "impressments of seamen and passengers, whether foreign or American, on board of our vessels." The republication of that document at this crisis will at once display some of the reasons on which the government has probably declined to sanction the recent draught of a treaty with Great Britain, and will elucidate the ground on which the question of the impressment of persons, both native and alien, has been rested by our administration.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to James Monroe, Esq. dated 5th January, 1804.
We consider a neutral flag on the high seas, as a safeguard to those sailing under it. Great Britain, on the contrary, asserts a right to search for, and seize her own subjects; and under that cover, as cannot but happen, are often seized and taken off, citizens of the United States, and citizens or subjects of other neutral countries, navigating the high seas, under the protection of the American flag.
Were the right of Great Britain, in this case, not denied, the abuses flowing from it, would justify the U. S. in claiming and expecting a discontinuance of its exercise. But the right is denied, and on the best grounds.
Although Great Britain has not yet adopted, in the same latitude with most other nations, the immunities of a neutral flag, she will not deny the general freedom of the high seas, and of neutral vessels navigating them, with such exceptions only as are annexed to it by the law of nations. She must produce then such an exception in the law of nations, in favor of the right she contends for. But in what written and received authority will she find it? In what usage except her own, will it be found? She will find in both, that a neutral vessel does not protect certain objects denominated contraband of war, including enemies serving in the war, nor articles going into a blockaded port, nor as she has maintained, and as we have not contested, enemies property of any kind. But no where will she find an exception to this freedom of the seas, and of neutral flags, which justifies the taking away of any person, not an enemy in military service, found on board a neutral vessel.
If treaties, British as well as others, are to be consulted on this subject, it will equally appear, that no countenance to the practice can be found in them. Whilst they admit a contraband of war, by enumerating its articles, and the effect of a real blockade, by denying it, in no instance do they affirm or imply a right in any sovereign to enforce his claims to the allegiance of his subjects, on board neutral vessels on the high seas. On the contrary, whenever a belligerent claim against persons on board a neutral vessel, is referred to in treaties, enemies in military service alone are excepted from the general immunity of persons in that situation; and this exception confirms the immunity of those who are not included in it.
It is not then from the law or the usage of nations, nor from the tenor of the treaties, that any sanction can be derived for the practice in question. And surely it will not be pretended that the sovereignty of any nation, extends in any case whatever, beyond its own
dominions, and its own vessels on the high seas. Such a doctrine would give just alarm to all nations, and more than any thing would countenance the imputation of aspiring to an universal empire of the seas. It would be the less admissible too, as it would be applicable to times of peace, as well as to times of war, and to property as well as to persons. If the law of allegiance, which is a municipal law, be enforced at all on the high seas, on board foreign vessels, it must be so at all times there, as it is within its acknowledged sphere. If the reason alleged for it be good in time of war, namely, that the sovereign has then a right to the service of all his subjects, it must be good at all times, because at all times he has the same right to their service. War is not the only occasion for which he may want their services, nor is external danger the only danger against which their services may be required, for his security. Again—if the authority of a municipal law can operate on persons in foreign vessels on the high seas, because within the dominion of their sovereign they would be subject to that law, and are violating that law by being in that situation, how reject the inference that the authority of a municipal law may equally be enforced, on board foreign vessels, on the high seas, against articles of property exported in violation of such a law, or belonging to the country from which it was exported? And thus every commercial regulation, in time of peace too, as well as of war, would be made obligatory on foreigners and their vessels, not only whilst within the dominion of the sovereign making the regulation, but in every sea, and at every distance where an armed vessel might meet with them. Another inference deserves attention. If the subjects of one sovereign may be taken by force from the vessels of another, on the high seas, the right of taking them when found, implies the right of searching for them; a vexation of commerce, especially in the time of peace, which has not yet been attempted, and which for that as well as other reasons, may be regarded as contradicting the principle, from which it would flow.
Taking reason and justice for the tests of this practice, it is peculiarly indefensible; because it deprives the dearest rights of a regular trial, to which the most inconsiderable article of property captured on the high seas, is entitled; and leaves their destiny to the will of an officer, sometimes cruel, often ignorant, and generally interested by his want of mariners, in his own decisions. Whenever property found in a neutral vessel, is supposed to be liable, on any grounds to capture and condemnation, the rule in all cases is that the question shall not be decided by the captor, but be carried before a legal tribunal, where a regular trial may be had, and where the captor himself is liable to damages, for an abuse of his power. Can it be reasonable then, or just, that a belligerent commander, who is thus restricted, and thus responsible in a case of mere property of trivial amount, should be permitted, without recurring to any tribunal whatever, to examine the crew of a neutral vessel, to decide the important question of their respective allegiances, and to carry that decision into instant execution, by forcing every individual he may chuse, into a service abhorrent to his feelings, cutting him off from his most tender connexions, exposing his mind and his person to the most humiliating discipline, and his life itself to the greatest dangers? Reason, justice and humanity unite in protesting against so extravagant a proceeding. And what is the pretext for it? It is that the similarity of language and of features between American citizens and British subjects, are such as not easily to be distinguished; and that without this arbitrary and summary authority to make the distinction, British subjects would escape, under the name of American citizens, from the duty which they owe to their sovereign. Is then the difficulty of distinguishing a mariner of one country from the mariner of the other, and the importance of his services, a good plea for referring the question whether he belongs to the one or to the other, to an arbitrary decision on the spot, by an interested and unresponsible officer? In all other cases, the difficulty and the importance of questions are considered as reasons for requiring greater care and formality in investigating them, and greater security for a right decision on them. To say that precautions of this sort are incompatible with the object is to admit the object unjustifiable; since the only means by which it can be pursued are such as cannot be justified.
The evil takes a deeper die, when viewed in its practice as well as its principles. Were it allowable that British subjects should be taken out of American vessels on the high seas, it might at least be required that the proof of their allegiance should be on the British side. This obvious and just rule is, however, reversed; and every seaman on board, though going from an American port, and sailing under the American flag, & sometimes even speaking an idiom proving him not to be a British subject, is
presumed to be such, unless shown to be an American citizen. It may safely be affirmed that this is an outrage and an indignity which has no precedent, & which G. Britain would be among the last nations in the world to suffer, if offered to her own subjects and her own flag. Nor is it always against the right presumption alone, which is in favor of the citizenship corresponding with the flag, that the violence is committed.—Not unfrequently it takes place in defiance of the most positive proof, certified in due form by an American officer. Let it not be said, that in granting to American seamen this protection for their rights as such, the point is yielded that the proof lies on the American side, and that the want of it in the prescribed form justifies the inference that the seamen is not of American allegiance. It is distinctly to be understood, that the certificate usually called a protection to American seamen, is not meant to protect them under their own, or even any other neutral flag on the high seas. We can never admit, that in such a situation, any other protection is required for them, than the neutral flag itself on the high seas. The document is given to prove their real character, in situations to which neither the law of nations nor the law of their own country are applicable; in other words, to protect them within the jurisdiction of the British laws, and to secure to them, within every other jurisdiction, the rights and immunities due to them. If in the course of their navigation even on the high seas, the document should have the effect of repelling wrongs of any sort, it is an incidental advantage only, of which they avail themselves, and is by no means to be misconstrued into a right to exact such a proof, or to make any disadvantageous inference from the want of it.
Were it even admitted, that certificates for protection might be justly required in time of war, from American seamen, they could only be required in cases where the lapse of time from its commencement, had given an opportunity for the American seamen to provide themselves with such a document. Yet it is certain, that in a variety of instances, seamen have been impressed from American vessels, on the plea that they had not this proof of citizenship when the dates and places of the impressments demonstrated the impossibility of their knowing in time to provide the proof, that a state of war had rendered it necessary.
Whether, therefore, we consult the law of nations, the tenor of treaties, or the dictates of reason and justice, no warrant no pretext can be found for the British practice of making impressments from American vessels on the high seas.
Great Britain has the less to say in excuse for this practice, as it is in direct contradiction to the principles, on which she proceeds in other cases.—Whilst she claims and seizes on the high seas her own subjects, voluntarily serving in American vessels, she has constantly given, when she could give, as reason for not discharging from her service American citizens, that they had voluntarily engaged in it. Nay more, whilst she impresses her own subjects from the American service, altho' they may have been settled, an married, and even naturalized in the U. States, she constantly refuses to release from hers, American citizens impressed into it, whenever she can give for reason, that they were either settled or married within her dominions. Thus, when the voluntary consent of the individual favors her pretensions, she pleads the validity of that consent. When the voluntary consent of the individuals, stands in the way of her pretensions, it goes for nothing! When marriage or residence can be pleaded, in her favor, she avails herself of the plea.—When marriage and residence and even naturalization are against her, no respect whatever is paid to either! She takes, by force, her own subjects voluntarily serving in our vessels. She keeps by force American citizens involuntarily serving in hers. More flagrant inconsistencies cannot be imagined.
Notwithstanding the powerful motives, which ought to be felt by the British government to relinquish a practice which exposes it to so many reproaches, it is foreseen, that objections of different sorts will be pressed on you. You will be told first, of the great number of British seamen in the American trade, and of the necessity for their services in time of war and danger. Secondly, of the right & the prejudice of the British nation with respect to what are called the British or narrow seas, where its dominion would be abandoned by the general stipulation required. Thirdly, of the use which would be made of such a sanctuary as that of American vessels, for desertions, and traitorous communications to her enemies especially acts the channel to France.
1st. With respect to the British seamen serving in our trade, it may be re-

marked, first, that the number, though considerable, is probably less than may be supposed. Secondly, that what is wrong in itself cannot be made right by considerations of expediency or advantage. Thirdly, that it is proved by the fact that the number of real British subjects gained by the practice in question is of no considerable importance even in the least of advantage. The annexed report to Congress on the subject of impressments, with the addition of such cases as may be in the hand of Mr. Erving, then our consul in London, will verify the remark in its application to the present war. The statement made by his predecessor during the last war, and which is also annexed, is in the same view still more conclusive. The statement comprehends not only all the applications made by him in the first instance, for the liberation of impressed seamen, between the month of June, 1797 and September 1801, but many also which had been made previous to this agency, by Mr. Pinckney and Mr. King, and which it was necessary for him to renew. These applications therefore may fairly be considered as embracing the greater part of the portion of the war; and as applications are known to be pretty indiscriminately made, they may further be considered as embracing if not the whole, the far greater part of the impressed, those of British subjects as well as others. Yet the result exhibits 2,059 cases only, and of this number 102 seamen only, designated as being British subjects which is less than 21-9 of the number impressed, and 1,142 discharged or ordered to be so, as not being British subjects, which is more than half of the whole number, leaving 805 for further proof, with the strongest presumption, that the greater part, if not the whole, were Americans or other aliens, whose proof of citizenship had been lost or destroyed, or whose situation would account for the difficulties and delays in producing it. So that it is certain, that for all the British seamen gained by this violent proceeding, more than an equal number, who were not so, were the victims; it is highly probable that for every British seamen so gained, a number of others, less than 10 for one, must have been the victims and it is even possible that this number may have exceeded the proportion of twenty to one.
It cannot therefore be doubted, that the acquisition of British seamen, by these impressments, whatever may be its advantage, is lost in the wrong done to America ignorantly or willfully mistreated for British subjects, in the jealousy and ill-will excited among all maritime nations by an adherence to such a practice, and in the particular provocation to measures of redress on the part of the U. S. not less disagreeable to them, than embarrassing to Great Britain, and which may threaten the good understanding which ought to be faithfully cultivated by both. The copy of a bill brought into Congress under the influence of violations committed on our flag, gives force to this latter consideration. Whether it will pass into a law, and at the present session, is more than can yet be said. As there is every reason to believe that it has been proposed with reluctance, it will probably not be pursued into effect, if any hope can be supported of a remedy, by an amicable arrangement between the two nations.
There is a further consideration which ought to have weight in this question. Although the British seamen employed in carrying on American commerce, be in some respects lost to their own nation, yet such is the intimate & extensive connection of this commerce, direct and circuitous, with the commerce, the manufactures, the revenue and the general resources of the British nation; that in other respect its mariners, on board American vessels, may truly be said to be rendering it the most valuable services. It would not be extravagant to make it a question, whether G. Britain would not suffer more by withdrawing her seamen from the merchant vessels of the U. S. than her enemies would suffer from the addition of them to the crews of her ships of war and cruisers.
Should any difficulty be started concerning seamen born within the British dominions, and naturalized by the U. S. since the treaty of 1783, you may remove it by observing: First, that very few, if any, such naturalizations can take place, the law here requiring a preparatory residence of five years, with notice of the intention to become a citizen entered of record two years before the last necessary formality, besides a regular proof of good and moral character, conditions little likely to be complied with by ordinary seafaring persons. Secondly, that a discontinuance of impressments on the high seas will preclude an actual collision between the interfering claims. Within the jurisdiction of each nation, and in their respective vessels on the high seas, each will enforce the allegiance which it claims. In other situations the individuals doubly claimed, will be within a jurisdiction independent of both nations.
Secondly. The British pretensions to domain over the narrow seas are so obsolete, and so indefensible, that they never would have occurred as a probable objection in this case, if they had not actually frustrated an arrangement settled by Mr. King with the British ministry on the subject of impressments from American vessels on the high
seas. At the moment when the articles were expected to be signed, an exception of the "narrow seas" was urged and insisted on by Lord St. Vincent; and being utterly inadmissible on our part, the negotiation was abandoned.
The objection in itself has certainly not the slightest foundation. The time has been indeed when England not only claimed, but exercised pretensions scarcely interior to full sovereignty over the seas surrounding the British isles, and even as far as cape Finistere to the south, and Van Staten, in Norway, to the north. It was a time, however, when reason had little share in determining the law, and the intercourse of nations, when power alone decided questions of right, and when the ignorance and want of concert among other maritime countries facilitated such an usurpation. The progress of civilization and information has produced a change in all those respects, and no principle in the code of public law, is at present better established, than the common freedom of the seas beyond a very limited distance from territories washed by them. This distance is not indeed fixed with absolute precision. It is varied in a small degree by written authorities, & perhaps it may be reasonably varied in some degree by local peculiarities. But the greatest distance which would now be listened to anywhere, would make a small proportion of the narrowest part of the narrowest seas in question.
What are, in fact, the prerogatives claimed and exercised by G. Britain over the seas? If they were really a part of her domain, her authority would be the same there as within her other domain. Foreign vessels would be subject to all the laws and regulations framed for them, as much as if they were within the harbors or rivers of the country. Nothing of this sort is pretended. Nothing of this sort will be tolerated. The only instances in which these seas are distinguished from other seas, or in which G. Britain enjoys within them, any distinction over other nations, are first, the compliment paid by other flags to her. Secondly, the extension of her territorial jurisdiction in certain cases to the distance of four leagues from the coast. The first is a relic of ancient usurpation, which has thus long escaped the correction, which modern and more enlightened times have applied to other usurpations. The prerogative has been often contested, however, even at the expense of bloody wars, and is still borne with ill will and impatience by her neighbors. At the last treaty of peace at Amiens, the abolition of it was repeatedly and strongly pressed by France; and it is not improbable, that at no remote day it will follow the fate of the title of "King of France," so long worn by the British monarchs, and at length so properly sacrificed to the lessons of a magnanimous wisdom. As far as this homage to the British flag has any foundation at present, it rests merely on long usage and long acquiescence, which are construed, as in a few other cases of maritime claims, into the effect of a general tacit convention. The second instance is the extension of the territorial jurisdiction to four leagues from the shore. This too, as far as the distance may exceed that which is generally allowed, rests on a like foundation, strengthened, perhaps, by the local facility of smuggling, and the peculiar interest which Great Britain has in preventing a practice affecting so deeply her whole system of revenue, commerce and manufactures: whilst the limitation itself to four leagues necessarily implies that beyond that distance no territorial jurisdiction is assumed.
But whatever may be the origin or value of these prerogatives over foreign flags in our case, and within a limited portion of these seas in another, it is obvious that neither of them will be violated by the exemption of American vessels from impressments, which are no wise connected with either; having never been made the pretext either of withholding the wonted homage to the British flag, or of smuggling in defiance of British laws.
The extension of the British law to four leagues from the shore is inferred from an act of parliament passed in the year 1736, (9 G. 2. C. 35) the terms of which comprehended all vessels, foreign as well as British. It is possible, however, that the former are constructively excepted.—Should your inquiries ascertain this to be the case, you will find yourself on better ground, that the concession here made.
With respect to the compliment paid to the British flag, it is also possible that more is here conceded than you may find to be necessary. After the peace of 1783, this compliment was peremptorily withheld by France, in spite of the remonstrances of Great Britain; and it remains for your inquiry, whether it did not continue to be refused, notwithstanding the failure at Amiens, to obtain from Great Britain a formal renunciation of the claim.
From every view of the subject, it is reasonable to expect that the exception of the narrow seas, from the stipulation against impressments, will not be inflexibly maintained. Should it be so, your negotiation will be at an end. The truth is, that so great a proportion of our trade direct and circuitous, passes through those channels, and such is its peculiar exposure in them, to the wrong practised, that with such an exception, any remedy would be very partial.—And we can never consent to purchase a partial remedy, by confirming a general evil, and by subjecting ourselves to our own reproaches, as well as to those of other nations.
Third. It appears, as well by a letter from Mr. Thornton, in answer to one from me, of both which copies are inclosed, as from conversations with Mr.
Merry, that the facility which would be given, particularly in the British channel, by the immunity claimed for American vessels, to the escape of traitors, and the desertion of others whose services in time of war may be particularly important to an enemy, forms one of the pleas for the British practice of examining American crews, and will be one of the objections to a formal relinquishment of it.
This plea, like all the others, admits a solid and satisfactory reply. In the first place, if it could prevail at all against the neutral claim, it would authorize the seizure of the persons described only, and in vessels bound to a hostile country only; whereas the practice of impressing is applied to persons few, if any of whom are alleged to be of either description, and to vessels whithersoever bound, even to Great Britain herself. In the next place, it is not only a preference of a smaller object on one side to a greater object on the other; but a sacrifice of right on one side, to expediency on the other side.
Baltimore, July 11. We have received a letter from Mr. Gassaway Pindell, covering another from his son, now on board a British ship of war, in Hampton Roads. This is a case which comes so directly home to the feelings of all Marylanders, that no fiery declamation need be resorted to, to impress on their minds a due sense of the extent of British insolence & hostility. What must have been the feelings of a fond parent, of an affectionate and loving filler and brother, on receiving such a letter, as at that time compelled the belief, that in a few days, and at their very doors, the kidnapped member of a beloved family was ordered to apply the match and deal destruction round among his countrymen! Truly has it been said, that the present is a case for feeling: Reason has no authority at such a crisis. But we will not attempt to increase the just indignation of an enraged people: here are the documents:
Extract of a letter from Mr. G. Pindell, to the editor of the Federal Gazette, dated Pig Point, (Ann Arundel county,) July 3.
SIR, I have seen in your paper on the 30th June a copy of a letter signed by a number of Americans on board the British ship of war Bellona, to commodore Barron, late commander of the United States frigate Chesapeake, requesting his assistance to have them released. The name of Stephen Pindell is misspelled (Pindell): he is my son: I enclose a letter from him, which, if you think proper, you may insert in your useful paper. He served his apprenticeship to capt. Tenant, of Fell's point, Baltimore.
Mr. Gassaway Pindell, Inspector, at Pig Point Warehouse, Maryland. "On board the Bellona, June 15, 1807."
"Honored Father," "This is to inform you, that the schooner in which I shipped, at capt. Tenant's request, was captured a few hours after the pilot left her. The schooner was sent to Halifax, and all of her crew put on board the Melampus frigate; in about a month after which, we were sent on board the Bellona, 74, I despair of getting clear, unless you can come down. Dear Father! you must contrive to come to my relief: I cannot consent to remain in such a service. Pray come down; I would indeed sooner drown myself than continue where I am, and where I will not grieve much longer!"
"I am, "Your dutiful Son, "STEPHEN PINDELL."
From the Norfolk Public Ledger.
The President's Proclamation, which we published yesterday, in an extra sheet, is again republished in this day's Ledger. This cannot fail at this interesting crisis, to be considered but as a document of the first importance. The measures which the executive proposed to pursue on this occasion, were looked for with a degree of anxiety proportioned to the magnitude of the interests which was to be involved. The powers of the executive are limited. He can call Congress, he can forbid the armed ships of Britain from entering the waters of the U. States, and he can seek reparation by negotiation. The second he has done, and we may fairly infer that the last will also be adopted. Whatever may be the case, it is to be fairly inferred that the President does not believe that this particular act has been or will be sanctioned by the British government. With such impressions then, the President could pursue no other course. The state of our relations with Great Britain as well as with all other foreign powers, it is presumed, is best known to the executive.
There has been but one sentiment upon this occasion; the outrage is insulting to our national character beyond forbearance—Ample reparation must be made, but the mode of obtaining it ought to be left to the Executive, who is confident of the support of the whole nation, if satisfaction is not given. It is not to be expected that the same unanimity will be found as to the means, tho' all agree in the end.
Captain Maxwell, arrived here on Monday last in the schooner Diana Talbot, in 9 days from Havana. The day before he sailed a vessel arrived
at that place in six day form New Orleans, a passenger in which informed Captain M. that a duel had been fought between Governor Claiborne and Mr. Clarke, the Representative in Congress for that district. The challenge was given by Governor Claiborne, and the duel fought about 75 miles within the Spanish territory. Governor C. was wounded dangerously immediately under the right hip. The informant saw Governor C. brought into New Orleans two days before he left that city; from the wound, and pain occasioned by travelling, serious apprehensions were entertained for the life of the governor.
Fredericksburg, July 3. July 1st, 1807. At a meeting of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, convened at the Town Hall.
Wm. Smock, (Mayor) Chairman. James Brown, from the committee appointed at the last meeting (of June 27th) to prepare an address to the President of the U. States, presented the following memorial:
To the President of the United States.
The memorial of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, Sheweth, That British injuries, long and unremittingly pursued, have filled the bosoms of your memorialists with sentiments of the strongest indignation—that, in these injuries, there has been nothing wanting of predatory outrage and national insult, to stamp them indelibly on the feelings and recollections of Americans—your memorialists are attached to peace—are warmly attached to fair and honorable peace. They have hitherto suppressed the emotions which British violence has kindled—they have warmly applauded that policy of our government which has sought redress of wrongs, through amicable and rational discussion—and have anxiously marked the progress of negotiation, which, they fondly hoped, would restore to their country her rights redressed, and her name untarnished—but that negotiation has been found to be the protraction of wrongs. Instead of ills redressed—outrage has become more daring. The vessels of America have been seized and plundered—her citizens have been impressed and murdered—her ports and harbors have been infested with British force—her sovereignty and independence have been seen flagrantly insulted and violated. And when justice has demanded from the government of Great Britain signal punishment on the violation of her flag, and of her territory, and on the murder of an American citizen—he has been discharged from the mockery of trial with triumphant acquittal.
The late unwarrantable and unprovoked attack of a British squadron upon the United States' frigate, the Chesapeake, fills up the measure of astonishment and of patience—it strips the American flag of its honors, and if submitted to, will leave this country without a name.
Your memorialists pronounce that the present is a crisis which is to fix the American character forever. It will either terminate the career of American glory, or will prolong it to the latest posterity. It must furnish the sad memorial of blighted honors, of withered strength, and of premature decay; or it will transmit to succeeding generations, the untarnished splendor of that name which is derived from the conquest of freedom, and the achievement of the revolution.
At the present crisis, but one sentiment thrills through the nation. It warms, invigorates and connects the hearts of ALL in one firm, unanimous resolution to resist British violence and outrage. It renounces that hostile peace which presents the spectacle of unrelenting cruelty and warfare on the one side, and of forbearance to retaliate by force on the other.
These memorialists repose a confidence in the government of their country, to which its virtuous and upright administration pre-eminently entitles it. They rely upon its wisdom and its firmness to adopt the most prompt and efficient measures, to rescue their country's honor from disgrace and to secure her rights from violation. In the pursuit of such measures they pledge the government their warmest support, and their firm resolve to devote their fortunes and their lives to the preservation of the rights and the dignity of their nation.
These memorialists beg leave to offer their best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the President of the U. S. and to tender him their friendship and high esteem.
Which memorial being read, was unanimously agreed to. And it was thereupon ordered, that the same be signed by the chairman of the meeting and transmitted, in the behalf of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, to the President of the U. States.
On motion, ordered, That David C. Ker, John W. Green, Robert Standard, and John Taylor Loraax, be a committee of correspondence to communicate with the committees of Norfolk, and other places.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned. (Signed)
WM. SMOCK.
From the Boston Centinel of July 10.
"We have seen with pleasure the spirit of resentment, and the tokens of unanimity, which the late unparalleled and degrading attack on the American flag, has called forth in our country.—And we cordially unite in those public expressions, which demonstrate, that when any foreign power whatever shall
dares to assail our sovereignty, or insult our national rights, that it will find, we shall dismiss local politics, rally round the standard of government, and, as we did in 1798, shew to the world, that we are Americans, and not a "divided people." This animation has been inspired by just feelings on the unwarrentable procedure of a foreign officer, in insisting on making search for, and to take from an U. States frigate, a part of her crew; and in consequence of a refusal to permit either, in commencing a hostile attack on that frigate, and in compelling by superior force the American captain to strike the flag of the nation. It is this transaction, which has called forth the unanimity of the nation; and the professions of support to government. These expressions we do not think, have a tendency to War, but, on the contrary, to prevent an open rupture with Great Britain: As they will give weight to such demands of honorable reparation for the past, and security for the future as the nation, through its government, has a right to demand; and which we doubt not, the British government, when it sees we are united, will not hesitate to give.
"We had proceeded thus far, when we received a copy of the President's Proclamation, which we pronounce a temperate, and dignified state-paper, which all Americans are called upon to obey;—which they will cheerfully execute; and which renders further remarks on the transaction which occasioned it unnecessary."
From the Boston Democrat of July 8.
PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION.
"This interesting paper must be read with avidity by that great portion of the community, who love their country. We are happy at last to find an uniform sentiment of execration against those British pirates and murderers who have so long infringed on the rights of humanity; and set at defiance every principle of justice. Americans feel of one mind and one soul with respect to this last unparalled brutality; and will doubtless proffer their whole support to aid the government in whatever measures may be conceived most conducive to the public safety and protection."
New York, July 11. The brig Comet, capt. Center, left Nantes on the 24th of May, and brings Paris papers to the 16th of that month. They contain no intelligence worth transcribing. No engagement had taken place between the French and the Russians.
An article, added ten days after its conclusion to the armistice between Gen. Mortier and the Swedish general Essen, extends to a month the term before which the two powers of France and Sweden are to give each other notice of the recommencement of hostilities; and is mentioned in the Paris papers as a proof that the conduct of general Essen has been approved by his master.
His excellency Gov. Tompkins has received direction, by this morning's southern mail, to call out 12,000 of the New-York militia into the service of the United States. The orders to the major general, it is expected, will be issued this morning.
From the Aurora. The Washington Federalist states in a postscript, that Mr. Erskine, the British Ambassador, had arrived at Washington city—declared the late murderous and perfidious aggressions unauthorised, and was about to forward an immediate dispatch to the British naval commander at Hampton.
On this we have only to observe—to wit:
1. When the British squadron attacked the Spanish frigates three years ago returning to Spain, unconscious of war, and sunk one and captured two others, that the English charge des affaires at Madrid, declared the act unauthorised. But the dollars in the captured frigate were nevertheless sent in triumph to the tower in London. 2. When in the year 1780, or thereabout, count Byland, with a Danish convoy, met an English fleet in the English channel, and was fired upon by them, it was said to be unauthorised—but the fleet was kept. 3. When the Dutch convoy in 1794, was fired upon in the North Sea, it was declared to be unauthorised. 4. When Pearce was killed, it was said to be unauthorised, but Whitby has been since promoted. 5. When Love, in the Driver, insulted the port of Charleston, it was said to be unauthorised.
Now acts of aggression such as these noted, are crimes against the law of nations—if so, they are crimes against the state, whose officers commit them, and they are therefore punishable—if the culprits are not punished, do the governments not authorise what they overlook in so strange a manner.
New Orleans, June 10, 1807.
SIR, A publication appeared some time since in one of the northern papers, stating that I had procured in Canada, a traitorous letter written by Mr. Jefferson to Benedict Arnold, after his desertion.
At that time I paid little attention to a story which I thought few would repeat, and was sure none could seriously believe. Lately, however, I have understood that the tale has been republished, and that my silence is cited either as an admission of the fact, or as

a proof that I am not averse to its circulation.
In either case it behoves me to declare that I never had any such letter in my possession—and that I never heard of its existence suggested but in the publication to which I allude.
I am, sir, your most ob't. serv't. EDWARD LIVINGSTON. To the Printers of the New Orleans Gazette.
LONDON, Mar 21.
Lord Howick made a long and excellent speech at the nomination for the county of Northumberland, at Morpeth, on Thursday last, of which the following is an extract:—“Gentlemen,” said his Lordship, “the late administration have been accused of inattention to the shipping interest of the country, (I wish now to be understood as addressing myself more particularly to the freeholders from Newcastle and Shields,) I should be very happy, if any gentleman would come forward, and state in what manner the shipping interest has been neglected. I believe the American Intercourse Bill has given rise to complaints. Now, it must be sufficiently known, that our West India islands, are in a great measure dependent upon America, for the articles of lumber and provisions. That previous to the passing of this bill, the governors of the island, on their own responsibility, constantly kept up an intercourse with America, to obtain such supplies as were necessary; and, in return, permitted the Americans to purchase and take away articles produced in the islands. Bills of indemnity to the governors, on account of this illicit, but necessary traffic, were every year applied for and passed in Parliament. I submit, then, was it not better to legalize at once this intercourse with America, and vest a general power in the Privy Council for its regulation, than trust to the discretion of the West India governors individually for procuring such supplies as the islands might be in want of? Great complaints have also been excited against us on account of the treaty we lately negotiated with America, although it would surely have been time enough to complain when the terms of that treaty came before the public. The Americans have not, however, thought that the advantages were entirely in their favor, for it is probable the treaty will not be ratified by their government.”
Gentlemen, the great and unfortunate changes which have been effected in the North of Europe, cannot but have operated severely upon your interests, and it has been impossible to afford you any adequate relief. Restrictions were imposed upon neutrals, which produced the strongest remonstrances from the governments of their respective countries. One of my late acts, while in office, was to write a long letter to Denmark, in vindication of our measures in respect to neutrals, and I wish to God I could lay that letter before you to convince you how utterly unfounded have been your complaints that his majesty's late ministers were inimical to the shipping interests of the empire.
A convention has been entered into between the king of Prussia and the king of Sweden, by which the former undertakes to supply the latter with 13,000 men, who are to be commanded by gen. Blucher, 6,000 of them are expected immediately at Stralsund.
On Friday se'nnight, the Charlotte, of Trenton, an American vessel, was lost near Tomingen, on the Sands, loaded with flour. It was occasioned by a black buoy being mistaken for a white one, owing to the sun shining very bright upon it. The crew were all saved, and the principal part of the cargo owing to its being in casks.
PARTS, May 12.
The Persian ambassador arrived the 26th of April, in the castle of Finkenstein, the following day he had an audience of the emperor, who, on the 28th, shewed him 20 battalions of infantry of his guards, and ordered them to make several manoeuvres, which the Ambassador contemplated with the utmost astonishment.
On the 29th, he had an audience of his majesty, who conversed a considerable time with him on Persian literature and antiquities. He is a gentleman of much information, and assured the emperor that there exist in Persia, memoirs of the war between the Persians and Romans; and also a history of Alexander, who does not agree with ours. The interpreter having told the emperor that the above history is found in the library, he ordered it to be translated.
The Moniteur, which contains the preceding article, gives afterwards a journal of the siege of Dantzic, from the 22d to the 30th April. It thereby appears, that, as is generally the case, the works have been continued by the besiegers, with more or less success.—The cannonade is kept up on both sides with uncommon vigor, and several sorties have been made. On the 25th, in the afternoon, marshal Lefebvre ordered the firing to cease, and sent his aide-de-camp to summon the place; but gen. Kalkruth, replied, that he should not listen to any proposals of that kind, until a practicable breach had been made.
In the following night the bombardment was kept up with great spirit, and several buildings in the town were set on fire, where it raged for some time—the garrison attempted a sortie, but was repulsed with considerable loss.
In the night of the 28th, the besieged made another sally, which was conducted with much skill and executed with
great courage. But our corps of reserve at length succeeded in repulsing the enemy.
The 5 per cent. consolidated annuities are, inclusively of the dividend of the 22d of March, at 74 francs, 25 centimes.
WASHINGTON CITY,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15.
In consequence of the indisposition of several of our compositors, we have been obliged to omit a considerable portion of the usual matter. All the news is however given.
The public will perceive, from the subjoined affidavit and letter, that there is some reason to distrust the pacific sentiments of the British commodore, as set forth in his conversation with Mr. Tazewell. The affidavit is copied from the original, forwarded by capt. Decatur to the Secretary of the Navy; the extract is from a private gentleman of respectability.
Personally appeared before me, Stephen Decatur, jun. commander of the naval force of the United States at Norfolk, John Cunningham, (a pilot for James River and Norfolk) & sweareth, by the Almighty God, that whilst he was on board the British merchant brig, Young Susan, lying at anchor in Hampton Roads, the first lieutenant & master of his Britannic majesty's ship Bellona, of 74 guns, came on board the aforesaid brig; and that the lieutenant stated, in the presence of the deponent, that the Bellona, Leopard, and Melampus were getting in order for coming up to Norfolk—that the Bellona had been lightened by putting forty tons of bread on board the Triumph, and had shifted her ballast from aft forward, for the purpose of lessening her draft as much as possible.
STEPHEN DECATUR, jun. JOHN CUNNINGHAM.
Witnesses, Charles Gordon, Wm. Potts.
[The above affidavit was taken on board the United States frigate, Chesapeake, July the eighth, 1807.]
Extract of a letter from Hampton, dated July 9, 1807.
“It appears to be the intention of commodore Douglas to commence hostilities immediately. The Triumph & the Melampus went out of the Roads yesterday afternoon, and came to anchor off the Capes. Since they have been joined by a frigate and a sloop of war. The Bellona and Leopard are still in Hampton Roads. Commodore Douglas yesterday made another communication to the inhabitants of Norfolk—but which was returned to him by the Mayor unopened.”
The following article is from the American Citizen. We do not republish it from any impression we have of the truth of that part of the letter which states the intention of the British to send an invading army into the U. States. Infatuated as the government of that nation may be, they will not at this day commit themselves by such an act of madness.
I lay before the reader the succeeding letter, received yesterday through the medium of our post office, as stated at the close; it is printed exactly as written. I have no reason to believe that it is an imposition.
Superscription.
“MR. JAMES CHEATHAM, “Editor of the American Citizen,
“New York.
“From Halifax, favored by Mr. Johnston.
CONTENTS.
“Halifax, 1807.
“I am one of those unfortunate men who have been pressed on board British ships of war. I am an American born—a native of New York, and altho' I never expect to get back again, still I naturally have a love for my country—therefore I take this opportunity of letting you know your danger. The British expect to have an army landed in your country about the middle of January next—They have 1200 lads from the age of 15 to that of 18 exercised daily—these unfortunate youths are to be sent along with the army. I wish you would follow their example in the first instance and have your young men even from 14 and upwards formed in an uniform body and taught their manual exercise. I am certain the American youth, if they have one spark of the fire of '76 within their bosoms will cheerfully come forward in support of their country. I must conclude by saying that if the narrows was fortified it would annoy the English greatly, for N. York is the first place they mean to land at. I wish, dear sir, you would publish this in your patriotic paper.
“Yours, &c. I. H***.
“Excuse my not signing my name, for it was known I would certainly be exalted—on the gallows.
“I send this by a young man who I suppose will drop it in the post-office.”
From the Norfolk Public Ledger of July 10.
It was yesterday rumored that the French ship L'Patriot, of 74 guns, had got down the bay, and proceeded to sea; we have the best reasons for saying that the report is without foundation.
On Wednesday evening two of the British ships (the Triumph and the Melampus) left Hampton Roads, and went down to the Capes; the Bellona and the Leopard remain as before.
We have not understood that the Proclamation of the President has been officially communicated to the commander of the British ships, although we believe that he is informed of it, but most probably waits an official notification before he departs, if he means to depart. This notification will probably be given this day.
The federal, and state executives, are daily adding to the security of our place. We are already in a state to bid defiance to the force now within our waters. This evening the Richmond and Petersburg Cavalry are expected at Portsmouth. The Infantry may be expected on Sunday.
Yesterday a large quantity of gunpowder and shot arrived for the use of the naval force of the U. States.
AN ACT
Authorizing the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of Volunteer companies, not exceeding thirty thousand men.
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, & he hereby is authorized to accept of any company or companies, of volunteers, either of Artillery, Cavalry, or Infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, not exceeding thirty thousand men, who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expense, and armed and equipped at the expense of the United States, after they shall be called into service, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and those commissioned officers shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law in the several states and territories to which such companies shall respectively belong: Provided, That where any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division of militia, already organized, shall tender their voluntary service to the United States, such company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division shall continue to be commanded by the officers holding commissions in the same, at the time of such tender, and any vacancy thereafter occurring shall be filled in the mode pointed out by law in the state or territory, wherein the said company, battalion, regiment, brigade or division shall have been originally raised.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division, thus offering itself for the service, shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President of the United States shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same, and shall be bound to continue in service for the term of twelve months after they shall have arrived at the place of rendezvous, unless sooner discharged, and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining therein, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage and emoluments of every kind, bounty, and clothing excepted, with the regular troops of the United States: Provided, That in lieu of clothing, every non-commissioned officer and private, in any company, who may thus offer themselves shall be entitled, when called into actual service, to receive in money, a sum equal to the cost of clothing of a non-commissioned officer, or private (as the case may be) in the regular troops of the United States.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, authorised to organise the companies, so tendering their service as aforesaid, into battalions, squadrons, regiments, brigades, and divisions, as soon as the number of volunteers shall render such organization, in his judgment, expedient; but until called into actual service, such companies shall be bound to do regular militia duty as is required by law in like manner as before the passage of this act.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That in case any volunteer above mentioned, while in actual service, shall sustain any damage, by injury done to his horse, or such other equipment as shall have been furnished at his own expense, or by loss of the same, without any fault or negligence on his part, a reasonable sum, to be ascertained in such manner as the President of the United States may direct, shall be allowed and paid to such volunteer for each and every such damage or loss.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be and the same is hereby appropriated towards defraying any expense incurred by virtue of the provisions of this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. CEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 24, 1807—Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
NOTICE.
THE Church on F street will be opened next Sabbath; the pews that remain undisposed of, will be let, on application either to John M c Gowan, Michael Nourse, or Toppan Webster. Washington, 13th July, 1807.
In the Press, And will be published with all possible expedition, (probably by the 1st of August)
THE TRIAL
OF
Col. Aaron Burr, For High Treason and Misdemeanor against the United States; Began and held in Richmond (state of Virginia) on the 22d day of May, 1807.
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The Life of GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the U. States of America, throughout the war which established their Independence, and first President of the United States. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
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LEAD, SUGARS, BRANDY, RICE, &c.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, have just received by the Schooner Citizen, captain Sturges, and Providence captain Tavers, from New York, and offer for sale at their Warehouse opposite Lowndes's wharf—
50 chests fresh Hylon, Young Hylon, and Hylon Skin Teas of fine quality. 100 boxes of 7lb. Superior and fresh Hylon, and 12lb. each Imperial and Gunpowder 200 leads 2lb. Tea, put up in Canton for each family use, 4 chests single riyon, 7 pipes high proof and well flavored Bordeaux Brandy, 20 tierces Rice, 15 bds. best Surinam Molasses, 40 bds. Prime St. Croix and Trinidad 30 barrels Sugars. 15 bds. Martinique clayed Sugar, entitled to drawback and certificate. 40 boxes, Claret and Frontignac wines, one dozen each, 30 boxes Olives and Capers, 10 baskets best refined Sweet Oil, 6 bottles each, 10 boxes London Mustard, 6 bds. Spermateti and Whale Oil, 100 Demijohns. Pimento, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Fruits, &c.
And in Store,
Old Cognac Brandy, very fine, Holland and country Gin, Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandy, Sherry, Lisbon, Tenerife, Port, Catalonia, and old Madeira Wines, old Jamaica Spirits, West India Rum, Segars, Lemons in boxes, Loaf and Lump Sugars, coarse Lisbon Salt, &c.
Georgetown, May 27—2awtf
20 Dollars Reward.
DISERTED this morning, from the United States ship of war laying in ordinary, a negro man named RICHARD BROWN. He is about 22 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high well set, rather light colored, something forbidding in his countenance, wears his hair tied, and is a very active fellow—had on when he went away, a white shirt, naked pantaloons and an old great coat. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him to the subscriber, or ledge him in jail in the district of Columbia, with reasonable charges.
JOHN CASSIN.
Navy Yard, Washington, July 8—3t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. L. M. on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—4t
ATTENTION.
SONS of Columbia, it is death to sleep at our posts—all able bodied men, who have a desire to maintain their zeal in the cause of their country, are requested to meet at Meyer's Hotel this evening, at seven o'clock, for the purpose of forming a volunteer company—and for the purpose of offering to the President of the United States their services, in defence of our government, our glorious constitution, and the honor of Freemen.
LITERARY NOTICE.
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LIFE & WORKS of DR FRANKLIN, about to be published by Wm. Duane, to forward to him lists of the subscribers, obtained, with particular directions relative to their residence, &c.
Printers of newspapers, who have published the proposals for this extensive work, will add to the favors already conferred, by publishing the above in their respective papers, as often as convenient.
WM. DUANE will also thank those, who have collected subscribers, for “POLITICS FOR FARMERS and MECHANICS,”
to inform him of their names and places of residence, without delay. July 13—
NOTICE is hereby given to the subscribers to the Washington Institution for the Education of youth, that an election will be held at Mr. Meyer's Hotel, on Monday, the 20th inst. for the purpose of choosing six trustees on their part for said Institution during the ensuing year. The election will be open from 9 A. M. to 7 P. M.
JOHN DEMPSE, PHINEAS BRADLEY. ANDREW WAY, jun.
BAR IRON, STEEL, &c. FOR SALE,
By J. S. STEVENSON, near the Navy Yard,
Swedish and English carriage and chair Tire, English square Iron, Pennsylvania bar Iron, flat and square, Rod and spike Iron, German and English Steel.
J. S. Stevenson will sell the above at Philadelphia prices (adding only freight) for cash, or for tobacco deposited in the Ware house on the Eastern Branch—Persons wanting Iron will perceive the advantage of calling on J. S. S.
City of Washington, July 10—w3t
China, Glass, & Queen's-ware.
A. L. JONCHEREZ
HAS just received a fresh and a very extensive supply of Glass and Queen's Ware, and expects, by the first packet from Philadelphia, an assortment of China, among his goods lately received, are, 12 crates assorted ware Cites common half pint tumblers; which he will sell, by the Crate or Case, at a very moderate advance. Country and town merchants may be supplied with an assortment on as reasonable terms as can be had in the state of Maryland, or district of Columbia.
N. B.—A. L. Joncherez begs leave to inform his customers, that his prices are laid in such a way that no abatement can take place, except when the goods are damaged. He therefore requests those who may honor him with their custom, not to cheapen them, as it would only be losing time, and time with him is precious.
Georgetown, May 29—w2t
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, sitting as a court of Chancery for the county of Washington, will be held, at public sale, on the premises, the 5th day of August next, at 12 o'clock, M. that valuable land, situated in Georgetown, in the district of Columbia, and known by the name of
THE UNION TAVERN,
now in the occupancy of Wm. Crawford, and late the property of Charles M c Laughlin, deceased; together with the Lots, Houses, Stables and improvements belonging to, and on which the said tavern is erected, and also the two story Brick House situate on Bridge street, near the said Union Tavern, and the Lot on which the same is erected, late the property of James S. Morell, esq.
The terms of sale are the purchaser to give bonds, with approved security for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in three equal annual payments.
DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee.
The creditors of the said Charles M c Laughlin are hereby noticed to bring into the said court, their claims, with the vouchers, thereof, against the said Charles M c Laughlin, within two months from the day of sale above mentioned.
DANIEL BUSSARD, trustee.
May 6—w12t
TRIAL of Col. AARON BURR. WESTCOTT & CO.
Eleventh street near Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington city,
INFORM the public, that they have engaged Mr. THOMAS CARPENTER, one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the Circuit Court to commence its session in Richmond, on the 22d of this month; and if the trial commences, to publish as speedily as possible, a full and complete account of it, accompanied by all the documents relative to this memorable and important decision. May 18—4t

100 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a young negro man, name, TOM ; he left me at Mr. Charles Carroll's near Hagerstown, Md. on the morning of the 21st inst. he is tolerably black, 20 or 22 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well made, but rather slender, and has a good countenance, had on a brown cloth roundabout, striped swansdown waistcoat and corduroy overalls, all new, a good felt hat, shoes and stockings; he took with him two or three cotton shirts, as many old handkerchiefs, four cravats, a pair of new cotton, and two or three pair of old woolen and thread stockings. For apprehending and securing the above fellow in any jail, and giving me immediate notice thereof, by post or otherwise, so that I get him again, I will give 20 DOLLARS; if taken within a hundred miles of my residence, in Hampshire county, Virginia, near Oldtown, Md. or of Mr. Joseph Sprigg's in Washington county, Md. and delivered to either, I will give 50 DOLLARS, and for a greater distance the above reward of 100 DOLLARS. OSBORN SPRIGG, jun. June 26—3t
By the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county, June Term, eighteen hundred and seven.
ORDERED that William Mills, Executor of Joseph Hargis late of St. Mary's county, deceased, give the notice required by law for creditors to exhibit their claims against the estate of the said deceased, and that the same be published once a week for six weeks in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer. In testimony whereof, I have set my hand this ninth day of June, anno domini one thousand eight hundred and seven. JAMES FORRESTER, Reg. Wills for St. Mary's county.
This is to give Notice That the subscriber of St. Mary's county hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county, in Maryland, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Joseph Hargis late of St. Mary's county aforesaid, deceased—an person having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 9th day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 9th day of June, eighteen hundred and seven. WILLIAM MILLS, Ex'r. June 29—w6t
FRESH TURNIP SEED. (WARRANTED GOOD.) Early Turnip seed, Large White round, do. Ruta Baga, or Swedish, do. For sale at THO: HOLT'S Nursery Garden city of Washington; and at Dr. OTT'S Georgetown. June 10 w6t
R. C. WEIGHTMAN, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, HAVING purchased the Extensive and Valuable establishment of WM. DUANE , consisting of Books, Stationery, Binding implements, and Printing materials, offers for sale at the lowest Philadelphia rates, Books and Stationery of all kinds;—Music and Musical Instruments—Printing Ink of the first quality, and Patent Ball skins. Printing in all its various branches, will be executed to order, with taste and on the shortest notice. Blank Mortgages, Deeds, Leases, Bills of Lading, Powers of Attorney, Apprentices' Indentures, Warrants, &c. kept constantly for sale, by the quire or single sheet. Lawyers & others, by taking a quantity will be allowed a liberal discount. R. C. W. Solicits the attention of his friends, and hopes by unremitted industry to his business, to merit a share of public patronage. May 27—coptf
WASHINGTON CITY JUNE 5, 1807. THE Subscriber being desirous, that the public should be informed that he has fitted up his House on F street nearly opposite the Bank, with every requisite for the accommodation of Travellers, where the strictest attention will be given to peace, both in fare and price. He pledges himself, to those that will favor him with their call to leave nothing undone to give satisfaction. Also, he keeps a supply of Groceries, and many other articles at his store as usual, which will be disposed of on low terms for cash. THOMAS THORPE. June 5—wtf
RUN AWAY NEGRO. Was committed to the jail of Kent county, on Wednesday the 3d inst. as a run away, negro BOB , who is between 40 and 45 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and has a scar on his chin. His clothes are a coarse roundabout blue over jacket and trowers, and a coarse linen shirt. His owner is desirous to release him, or he will be sold for his jail and other fees, agreeably to the laws of Maryland. RASIN G. LE, sheriff of Kent county Said Bob says he belongs to Mr. Fur low, Green county, state of Georgia. June 24 w5t
JAMES S. STEVENS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGIST. Has for sale (at a credit of 12 months to Druggists and Physicians) a large and complete assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Surgical Instruments, Parent Medicines, &c. &c. of the first quality which he will sell at the lowest prices. Tobacco taken in payment. Navy Yard, City of Washington. July 8—w3t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill, Washington, July 26—tf
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro CHARLES —he is a straight well-made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again. WM. B. BEANES. Upper Marlinton, Jan. 9—tawtf
FOR SALE By J. S. STEVENSON, 20 boxes Spanish Segars, 6 tons Spanish Whitening, and a complete assortment of Paints, Oils, Glass, Brushes, and other articles in the Paint line, which he will sell at the lowest prices for cash. Navy Yard, July 10—3t
St. CROIX SUGARS, COFFEE, &c. JUST Received per Schooner Citizen from New York, 20 Hhds of the very first quality of St. Croix scale sugars. 2000 pounds Guadalupe green Coffee. 6 pipes of excellent Holland Gin. 6 Barrels Albany amber Ale. 10 Dozen best Marcellies refined Sweet Oil. For sale by W. & C. SMITH. Georgetown, July 1—tawtf
Prince Georges county, July 2, 1807. THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee, by the Chancellor of the state of Maryland, for the creditors of Barton Brashear, an insolvent debtor, and also, for the creditors of the late Wilkinson Brashear, also an insolvent debtor. Notice is hereby given that he will on Tuesday the 28th of this month, proceed to sell all the estate real and personal which Wilkinson and Barton Brashear, or either of them; consisting of about 75 acres of Land whereon the said Barton Brashear lived, and two negroes, a man and woman. The sale to be on the premises, and for ready cash, and will begin at 12 o'clock. CHARLES DUVALL, Trustee. July 2—3t
A GOOD STAND. TO LET, the House next west of Rhodes's Hotel, where Mr. M'Laughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking. ALSO, A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN. May 29. ep
In Chancery, July 2, 1807. ORDERED that the sale made by Rufus Washington, Trustee for the sale of the real estate of George Washington, deceased, shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 15th day of September next; provided a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intelligencer before the 21st day of August next. The report states that 579 acres of land in Montgomery county, was sold for 6446 dollars 37 cents, and 511 acres in Charles county for 5 dollars 50 cents per acre. True copy. Test. NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. July 8—coptf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship ELIZA ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia. A choice assortment of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cords, Calimacules, single and double milled Sattin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Fellenets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. M. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's celebrated patent parallel suspender, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas Duckett, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate payment. ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 18—tf All claims forwarded by mail must be post-paid.
WILLIAM MARBURY Has just received, via Philadelphia and Baltimore, and now for sale at his store next door above Mr. Elisha Riggs, Bridge Street, an elegant assortment of Fancy & Spring Goods, viz. 4 4th, and 7 8th Irish Thull net, do. Linen Silk and cotton hosiery 5 4th Irish sheeting Figured Florence Linen cambricks, do. craps Thread and cotton lace Plaid and plain Man- Pancy ginghams tuas Do. gungs mouselins White and coloured Seeded mull do. kid gloves Tamboured do. Parasols, plated Fancy tamboured mull mounted manties Ladies, misses and children morocco slippers Leno do. do. drems morocco slippers Leno long shawls Do. tamboured veils, Blue, plain and coloured 8 8th and 6 4ths cambricks brick mouselins Cotton cassimere 4 4th silk chambrays Marcellies waistcoating Cotton do. India and cambric di- 7 4th satin damask mouselins shawls London hats, &c. &c. Georgetown, May 15—tawzm
James Waring, against Tab and Alethea his wife, formerly Alethea Turner, Noble and Elizabeth his wife (formerly Elizabeth Turner) Evans and Mary his wife, (formerly Mary Turner) Walter Turner and Ary Turner. MARYLAND—COURT OF CHANCERY, JUNE 16th, 1807. THE object of this bill is to obtain a decree for the sale of the real estate of John Turner deceased, father of the said Alethea, Elizabeth, Mary, Walter and Ary, for the purpose of satisfying a debt which the complainant as security for the said deceased paid to Charles Carroll of Carrollton. The bill states that all the said defendants, are now residents of the state. It is therefore, and on the complainant's motion, ordered, that he cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer three weeks successively before the 25th day of July next, to the intent that the said defendants may have notice of his application to this court, and of the substance and object of his bill, and may be warned to appear here in person or by a solicitor on or before the 25th day of November next to show cause, wherefore a decree should not be passed as prayed. True copy Test. NICH. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. June 22—w3t
LOTS IN WASHINGTON FOR SALE. I will sell by public sale to the highest bidder at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington on Saturday the 18th of July next at 11 o'clock A. M. the seven following Lots in said city, if not previously disposed of by private sale, viz. Lots No. 11 and 12 in square No. 255 Lot No. 1 in square — 257 Lot No. 3 in square — 292 Lot No. 13 in square — 430 Lots No. 8 and 9 in square — 456 A credit of 60 and 150 days in equal installments will be given. The payment to be secured by notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia satisfactorily endorsed. JOHN MURDOCH. Georgetown, July 2—tdot
NOTICE. THE Subscriber having obtained from the Orphan's Court, of Montgomery county, Maryland, Letters of administration De bonis Non, on the personal estate of John Holmes, Esq. as also letters of administration on the personal estate of Mary Holmes, both of said county deceased; all persons having claims against said estates are hereby warned to exhibit the same to me properly authenticated on or before the 1st day of January next, otherwise by law they may be excluded from any benefit of said estate. Given under my hand the 27th June 1807. MESHEK BROWNING, Adm'r. Clarkburg, Md. July 1—3w
TAKE NOTICE. THE creditors of Zadock Baldwin, an insolvent debtor, are desired to take notice that the subscriber legally appointed assignee of said insolvent debtor, will attend at the house of Johnston Tuttle, innkeeper in the town of Newark on the 3d day of July next at 10 o'clock A. M. to examine and ascertain the debts due to each creditor; and that he will on Thursday the 3d day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. attend at the same place to make a division of all the money which shall then have come to his hands of the estate of the said Zadock Baldwin. SILAS CONDIT. Dated Newark, N. Jersey, 12 June 1807—June 10—tm
AUCTION. AT the Navy Yard, on Friday the 10 inst. at 1 P. M. one Coachhouse, house hold and kitchen furniture, consisting of tables, desk, beds and some medical books, with other articles too tedious to mention. SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct'r. July 8—2t
The thorough Bred Horse MONTICELLO, NOW IN HIGH ORDER. WILL be Let to Mares the ensuing season to commence the first of April, at my seat, near Georgetown, at FIFTEEN DOLLARS, per Mare, for which a note must be sent payable the first of September, and one dollar to the groom; or in lieu thereof, ELIZABETH DOOLAN in money. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be sent. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THRELKELD. March 23—tf
TRIAL of Col. AARON BURR. WESCOTT & CO. Eleventh street near Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city, INFORM the public, that they have engaged Mr. THOMAS CARPENTER , one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the Circuit Court to commence its session in Richmond, on the 22nd of this month; and if the trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible, a full and complete account of it, accompanied by all the documents relative to this memorable and important decision. May 18—tf
15 Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen on the 5th instant a large light BAY HORSE, about 16 hands high, 5 or 6 years old last spring, shod all round, blind legs and one fore leg white, and has a large and small scar on the buttock. The above reward will be paid to any person that will deliver said horse to the subscriber at Mrs. Kearney's on F Street. HORACE H. EDWARDS. Washington city, July 8—4w
A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office, Washington city, on the 1st day of July. 1807. Lieut. William Henry Allen, 2. Thomas Amory, Francis Armstrong, James Alexander, Gen. J. Adair, Henry L. Allen. B. Archibald Bartman, Daniel Bwolly, Richard Ballad, John A. Burford, Joel Barlow, Henry Ballard, Mr. Brown, William Brown, 2. Elijah Backus, Pontone Bell, Robert Booth, Nancy Bell, John G. Bird, Pr. Cs. Bongers, 2. Peter Burdy, Mr. Boboz, care of Mr. Anderson, James Broadwell, Monsieur John Boyet, Daniel C. Brent, Rev. Benedict Burgess. C. John B. Cheshire, Mrs. Susannah Collins, Jacob Carter, Wm. M. Crane, Esq. Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Cushing, George Crandell, James A. Cannon, Robert Camp, Gen. Henry Carberry, Mr. P. Calland, Henry A. Callis, Morris Crilbin, 2. Thomas S. Crawford, Overton Carr's Executors, John Craig, Edward Clarke, Mathew S. Clarke. D. John Darby, John Bruce, Joel Dickerson, 2. Midshipman Glen Drayton, 2. Custis Darby, Francis Donnelly, Doctor Fremont Delane, James L. Donaldson, Daniel Davies, John Davis, Thomas B. Dawson, Captain Stephen Decatur, Lewis Demun, Thomas Deslisle. E. Oliver Evans, Lieut. Jonathan Eastman, 2. Charles Evans, Esq. Samuel Edmiston, Jesse D. Elliott. F. Mrs. Jane Fan, Richard Freeman, William B. Forde, Thomas Fenwick, William P. Ferral, Jonathan Findley, William Fulton. G. Richard Ganes, William and Felix Gilbert, John Gray, Capt. Pressley Gummell, Thos. Gibbins, James Grady. H. Peter Haglis, Miss Hepburn, John Harring, Lieut. John Henley, 2. Frederick Hagner, George Hodge, Jacqueline Harvey, Esq. 3. John B. Henry, John Hereford, Thomas Henning, 2. James Hoyt, Lieut. Hunt, — Holbern, Esq. Gustavus Higdon, Charles G. Herford. I. Henry Jackson, John Jefferson, Esq. K. James Kooms, James King. L. George Lee, Esq. care of Samuel Henson, Pascolo Losio, John R. Leycraft, George L. Lenox, John Loyd, John Lamb, Thomas Lawson. M. Thomas McGrath, 2. Nathaniel Morris, Allen McDonald, Esq. David Magruder, Felix McMannus, James Murphy, James McGill, James McCloughlin, 2. Lieut. Daniel McNeill, jun. Doctor Daniel McCormick, Chas. McClay, Thomas Moore, Esq. Wm. Mattix. N. Alexander M. C. Nitt, Gen. Lewis Nicholas, Bishop Neale. O. John Ormsby, care of Peter Miller. P. Philip Powell, Richard Parrott, Bonani Picoti, 3. Harriet Peden, William C. Potter, John Henry Purviance, William Pearcy, Fielder Parker, Lieut. O. A. Page, William Prentiss, Mr. Patterson. R. John Rodgers, Esq. Robert Rutherford, Esq. 2. John Rummington, Stanishaws Rigby, Lieut. Ben. Franklin Read. S. Gustavus H. Scott, Geo. Stevenson, Miss Elizabeth Shannon, Lieut. Sidney Smith, 2. Robert Sterry, Esq. 5. John Templer Shubrick, 2. Mrs. Margaret Scott, 2. Mrs. Mary Sands, captain Josias M. Speake, Thomas Shorthouse, Esq. James Stone, Richard Smith, Thomas Simmons, Edward C. Stansbury, William Sinclair, Zachariah Seymour, Esq. 2. Mr. Stawford, Turemon and Smith. T. Walter Thompson, Merret Tarleton, Mr. Turner, Robert F. Thompson, George Thompson, Robert A. Thompson, John Thompson, Thomas Tolburt, Hon. Buckner Thurston. V. Mr. Voxhorn, Joseph Vermmonet, Esq. W. Samuel Woodhouse, Richard Williams, Mr. Wheaton, Rev. John Watson, 4. James R. Wilson, Sarah Wilson, capt. Westencroft, 3. James Wilson, Lodowick Wood, Lieut. P. C. Wederstrandt, 2. William Williams. District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. IN the case of JACOB H. GEIGER an insolvent debtor. ON the petition of Jacob H. Geiger an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county, for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Jacob H. Geiger that on the 13th day of July inst. in the Capitol at the court room at the hour of 8 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be administered to the said Geiger and a trustee appointed until sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist three times before the said 13th inst. By order of the circuit court of the District of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Clk. July 8—3t
Secured in the United States Office a patent right of a Machine for THRESHING Wheat, Rice, Oats, and other small grains. HIS machine in point of form and operation is different from any that has ever been invented by any other person, and is calculated either to be worked by water or horse, and will thresh from 2 to 300 bushels per day, with the labor of two horses. This machine is well known upon James river in Virginia, and where it is well built it is much approved of; the expense of building will not exceed 150 DOLLARS, and the principal part of it will last until the timbers rot. It consists of knockers detaching a circular motion fixed on spokes proceeding from their centre of motion. These spokes are fixed into or pass through a shaft; around the knockers is fixed a cylinder perfectly close at all sides, with an aperture at the extremity either abreast or below, sufficiently large to discharge the straw and grain; abreast of the opposite side are placed two plated conductors for the purpose in conveying the grain to the knockers, and of its progress through them the grain is knocked out; these conductors are perpendicular to each other and parallel to the radii of the cylinder. The top conductor is acted upon by weight so as to yield to any quantity of straw that passes through them, and are turned by drop wheels fixed at the opposite end. These drops are driven by the knocker shaft; the knocker shaft is driven by a vertical counter wheel either by cogs or cord; the counter wheel is driven by a horizontal cog wheel and waloer or spur, to which wheel the horse move round; the velocity of these knockers ought to accelerate the velocity of the horse, at least eleven times, and to excel the motion of the conductors about 57. BENJAMIN B. BERNARD. July 1—3t
SIR, I saw this morning a publication in your paper respecting a machine for threshing, and I went to the Patent Office to enquire if a patent was granted for the invention, but found no patent had been granted; and further, that the inventor was informed that though it was said to be a very good machine, it was nevertheless not new, having been used in England fifteen years ago, or more, and a drawing of the machine was shown to him by the writer of this, which had been made about the year 1790. A FRIEND TO TRUTH.
FORTY Dollars Reward. WENT away on the 5th inst. a small negro boy named JIM , about 13 years of age, 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a yellow complexion, weak and inflamed eyes, and has a few faint scars on his face, his hair cut close, excepting a small circular bunch behind, flutters when he attempts to speak fast or is alarmed—had on an old tow linen shirt, and a pair of old black striped linsey trowsers patched with blue and white kersey—he is an artful chap and will attempt to pass as a free boy by getting some free negro to own him a child which he has frequently said would be his plan should he run away. Twenty dollars will be paid for apprehending him, if taken in this state, and the above reward if taken out of the state, if secured so that I get him, and all reasonable charges if brought home to BASIL SIMPSON , Elbridge. Anne Arundel county, state of Maryland, June 19—22w3w
WEISKOPFF & KELLER, CONFECTIONERS, RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that they have commenced business in High Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen can be supplied with CAKE of the best kind, Ornaments for Tables, and also Ice Creams by giving the shortest notice. They have also on hand an assortment of Confectionary, which they will sell to retailers on the most reasonable terms. They have also Organt, Essence of Lemon, do. Punch and Cordials of different kinds, superior to any ever offered for sale in this place. They will use their endeavor to please those who may favor them with their custom. Ice Cream every day. Georgetown, June 22—2awtf
GUN AND PISTOL MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF LING AND WATER STREETS, ALEXANDRIA. The subscriber begs leave to inform the inhabitants of the city of Washington and its vicinity, that he carries on the above business in all its various branches—he has now on hand and expects in a few days a further supply of Guns and Pistols, (from London) which he will sell on the lowest terms. R. NASH. Guns and Pistols, stocked & repaired in the best manner, at the lowest prices, and shortest notice—A few SMALL GUNS for Boys for sale. June 29—22w1m
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of Charles Wadsworth—complainant, versus Owen Roberts and Jane his wife, George N. Lyles, John Harper and James Keith—defendants. Will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 18th day of July next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, the easternmost part of Lot No. 18 in square number 168 in the said city of Washington, together with the two story Brick Dwelling House thereon erected and other the improvements to the said part of a lot belonging or appertaining. The above house joins the one now in the occupation of Mr. White the teacher of the Western School. Any person desirous of purchasing said property may be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms cash, or money to be paid immediately on the sale's being ratified by the court. LFWIS FORD, Trustee. June 12—wtdof