The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1809-05-10 00:00:00

National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. IX.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1339.
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Alexandria, May 4.
ARLINGTON SHEEP SHEARING.
Saturday, April 29.
The Premiums offered by Mr. CUSTIS, were as follows:—
For the finest tup lamb of one year old, a Silver Cup or Sixty Dollars.
For the two finest ewe lambs, a silver cup, or forty dollars.
To him who shall clip a fleece (being a native American) in the best manner by shearing round the body, five dollars.
MANUFACTURES.
For the best five yards of cotton cloth, mixed with silk, provided the silk shall be derived from articles of dress, which have been worn out, or from old umbrellas, &c. (cloth to be yard wide) fifteen dollars.
For the best five yards of flannel, yard wide, spun on a wheel, and woven in a family, fifteen dollars.
For the best blanket, two yards long and one yard and a half wide, ten dollars.
For the best pair of knit woollen stockings, large size and colored, five dollars.
For a ball of woollen yarn, weighing one pound, and spun to the greatest fineness on a wheel, the quality to be ascertained by weighing any ten yards in the ball, five dollars.
The subscribers appointed on the part of the proprietor, and of the candidates, to adjudge the premiums, having made the requisite inspections and enquiries, report—
That three tup lambs have been offered; one by Wm. Fitzhugh, Esq. of Ravensworth, Virginia, called Columbus, weight on the hoof 130 3-4 lbs. wt. of the fleece washed, 5 lb. 3 oz. One by Dr. William A. Dangerfield, of Notley Hall, Maryland, called Horne Tooke, weight on the hoof 132 lbs. Fleece unwashed 8 lbs. 9 oz. One by John Scott, Esq. of Strawberry Hill, (Virginia) called Palafox—weight on the hoof 165 lbs.—Wool unwashed (but very cleanly kept) 5 lbs. 12 oz.
Two pairs of ewe lambs were offered, one pair by William Fitzhugh, Esq. of Ravensworth, called Patsy Grimes and Pocahontas.—The first weighed 71 3-4 lbs. on the hoof. Fleece washed 4 lbs. 3 1-2 oz. The second wt. 65 3-4 lbs. on the hoof. Fleece washed 3 lbs. 2 1-2 oz.
And one pair by Wm. Haywood Foote, Esq. of Hayfield, (Virginia.) Weight on the hoof 91 1-4 lbs.—Fleece unwashed 7 lbs. 3 1-2 oz. The other, weight on the hoof 92 lbs.—Fleece unwashed 6 lbs. 14 oz.
OF MANUFACTURES.
Many pieces of most excellent cloth, were offered, several of which of superior quality, but on account of the widths prescribed by the conditions originally stipulated, were of necessity excluded from a competition for the premiums, and thus the choice was much narrowed.
The prize cup for tups, has been adjudged to John Scott, Esq. of Strawberry Hill, for his lamb Palafox.
The prize cup for a pair of ewes has been adjudged to William Haywood Foote, Esq. of Hayfield.
The premium for the best five yards of flannel, has been adjudged to Mrs. Berry, of Alexandria.
The question as to the best ball of woollen yarn, (among several specimens of exceeding fine and even thread) seemed doubtful between Mrs. John Wren, of Fairfax county, and Mrs. Charles I. Love, of Salisbury, both of Virginia, and defied decision by the eye—when tested by the scales, however, the beam declared for Mrs. Wren, to whom the premium was given. Ten yards of her yarn weighed 7 grains.
The prizes for the best specimen of cloth, mixed with old silk—and for the best pair of woollen stockings, are both adjudged to Mrs. Susan Mosher, of Georgetown.
As it has been before remarked, several pieces of beautiful and excellent
cloth were excluded from contending for the premium, on account of a misunderstanding on the part of the manufacturers as to the widths—among these it is proper to mention a piece of colored cloth exhibited by Mr. Fields, of Fairfax county—and a piece of cotton and silk, and a piece of white cotton, exhibited by Mrs. Robert Graham, of Dumfries—as also a piece of striped jacket patterns by Mrs. Cannon—all of which were entitled to high praise, and were sold at the auction on the spot, for from 1 dollar and 20 cents to 3 dollars per yard. But a sense of propriety on the part of the judges, compelled them to declare that the piece of white cotton shown by Mrs. Graham, (which was 3-4 of a yard wide) was the very best specimen of cloth laid before them; and is a highly honorable mark of the good housewifery and taste of the lady in whose family it was manufactured.
The judges have further with regret to report, that they have ascertained from persons present, that it has been believed that Monday the 1st of May, in lieu of this day, the 29th, was to have substituted the 30th of the month, long known as the anniversary of the Arlington Sheep Shearing, and which occurs this year on Sunday; and thus they are well assured that the competition has unluckily been by no means so great as it would otherwise have been.
It has become evident, however, that the liberal and enlightened policy, which gave birth to this institution, is extending its happy influence throughout the country; in a manner highly gratifying to its friends, and useful to the community. At no former meeting have we witnessed so great an assemblage of visitors from different and distant parts of the country, drawn together without any regard to party distinctions—and most of them gave testimony, either by their dress, or by an animated concurrence in the purchase of the manufactured articles offered for sale—and many, by producing themselves, some fabric of their own, that they were brought together by the most ardent impressions, in relation to this most useful and liberal institution.
Judges of Stock and Fleeces.
John Teackle, Thompson Mason, Joseph Kent, Daniel M. Chichester, Judges of Manufactures. William Herbert, R. M. Johnson, Jonathan Swift, James H. Hooe.
After the foregoing report was made out and signed, the following letter was received from Mr. Custis, by the Judges of Stock and Fleeces, who regret, with the patriotic founder of this laudable institution, that those candidates did not arrive in time for the exhibition.
To John Teackle, Joseph Kent, Thompson Mason and Daniel M. Chichester, Esqrs.
GENTLEMEN,
I have at once the pleasure and regret of informing you, that two very fine tup lambs have just arrived at this place, intended to have been shown for the premiums, and delayed by the adverse state of the weather. As I am sure that you will be pleased to learn the circumstance of there having been more candidates in preparation, and also the nature and qualities of these candidates, I subjoin the following statement, with a view to its insertion, in your detailed report—
And have the honor to be, Gentlemen, With much respect, Your obedient and very humble servant, G. W. P. CUSTIS.
Arlington House, 30th April, 1809.
The Marquis Romana, property of Wm. F. Grimes, Esq. of Eagle's Nest, in the county of King Geo. weighed on the hoof, 128 lbs.
Fleece, 7 4 oz.
Cevallos, property of Ab. B. Hooe, Esq. of Barnsfield, in King George, weighed on the hoof, 96
Fleece, 7 14
(Signed)
GEO. W. P. CUSTIS.
At a town meeting legally warned and held in Stonington, Con. March 27, 1809, at Mistick Meeting-house, so called,—ELIZAH PALMER, Esq. Moderator of said meeting.
Voted The following persons be a committee to prepare resolutions for said meeting, and adjourned for half an hour.—Zabdiel Rogers, Amos Denison, Amos Palmer, George Hubbard, Peleg Denison, Samuel Trumbull and Enoch Burrows, committee.
After convening a second time, the following preamble and resolves were read and passed by a large majority:
At a time like the present, when almost the whole civilized world exhibits a singular state of political and warlike agitation, when a combination of events both foreign and domestic, unprecedented in the annals of nations, threatening our country from without with the evils of war, and from within with evils, still more to be dreaded, of insurrection, anarchy and dismemberment of the union; it behoves the people, who are the only safe repositories of their rights and liberties, to take cognizance of these events, and consider their relative effects upon their rights and those of posterity. It becomes every friend of these United States to rally around the constitution and government, and in a firm and decided manner, to express his sentiments of and give his aid to the measures which have been adopted to avert these impending evils and without hesitation to pledge himself to his country for the support of its laws, liberties and independence—And considering that "the enjoyment of liberty, and even its preservation and support, consists in every person's being free to lay open his own opinion and express his own sentiments;" and whereas by the Constitution of the U. S. the people have a right in an orderly and peaceable manner to assemble & consult for the general good, and considering the legitimacy of government, the sovereignty of the people; and viewing it a right we possess, co-equal with the constitution, that whenever the public exigencies shall require the expression of the individual opinion, it should be fully and freely declared—And whereas the constitution of the U. S. and laws made in pursuance thereof, are expressly declared to be the supreme law of the land; and all combinations to obstruct the same, under whatever plausible pretences they may be disguised, are destructive to social order, and tend indirectly to the dissolution of the union; and whereas the legislature of the state of Connecticut, were specially convened at Hartford on the 23d of Feb. last, and did during their extraordinary session pass certain resolutions and issued a certain address to the people of this state, which in the opinion of this meeting is derogatory to the sentiments of the friends of the union and peace of the citizens of the U. S. inasmuch, as said legislature have declared that "in their opinion the Congress of the United States have established a system of measures in regard to foreign commerce, which contains provisions oppressive, and unconstitutional," and likewise have discovered a spirit as unwise, as extraordinary, to oppose the general government by declaring that "persons holding executive offices under this state, are restrained by the duties they owe this state, from affording any official aid or co-operation in the execution of the acts aforesaid," (meaning certain laws of the general government) it is the opinion of the freemen of this town that such language and proceedings disclose a plan or determination to foster the favorite principles of the enemies of the union of the U. S. and such sentiments are uncongenial with the ideas of every true friend to his country. We the inhabitants of the town of Stonington, in legal town meeting assembled, conceive and believe it to be our duty, as well as the duty of every American, peaceably to assemble and protest against and disavow any belief in principles which can only have a tendency to distract and drench our happy country in blood if persevered in—Therefore,
Resolved, That we are firmly attached to the constitution of the U. S. considering it as the palladium of our liberties, the ark of our political safety; believing it is admirably calculated to secure our liberties and promote the prosperity and happiness of the community; that in the language of the illustrious Washington, it keeps steadily in view what appears to us the best interests of every true American,
the consolidation of our union, in which is involved our prosperity, felicity, safety, and perhaps our national existence, and knowing that it was adopted by the sages and heroes who achieved our glorious revolution, we do hereby solemnly, and in the face of the world, pledge ourselves to maintain it at the risque of our lives and property.
Resolved, That we view, with deep regret and fearful apprehensions, the late extraordinary proceedings of our state legislature, as tending to subvert the constitution of the U. S. and produce national anarchy; that we contemplate with horror the idea of the internecine consequences that a division of the union will produce, and in the language of our departed patriot, "we will frown indignantly upon those who shall attempt to alienate one portion of our union from the other, or even to enfeeble the sacred ties which link together its various parts."
Resolved, That the administration of the general government since the 4th March 1801, hath been wise, dignified, and patriotic, and merits the approbation of the U. States, and that the measures and expedients adopted to avoid war, were highly judicious and honorable, while their direct tendency, besides annoying those who had rendered a resort to them necessary, hath preserved our seamen and property from the piratical grasp of the belligerent powers.
Resolved, That in the late acts of Congress, and the measures pursued for enforcing them, we recognize no unconstitutional or unjust restrictions, neither do we discern any new principles to alarm us, or any unnecessary severity.
Resolved, That the attempts to form a combination of the legislatures of several of the states for the purpose of controlling, or counteracting the measures of the general government, are unjustifiable, and foreign to the duties of state legislatures, hostile to the existence of our union, and if persisted in, will produce evils dreadful and fatal in their consequences.
Resolved, That we consider our allegiance and duty to the government of the United States, as paramount to all others, and will in times of danger and alarm at the call of its laws rally round the standard of our country, to protect and defend its constitution, laws, rights and liberties, against foreign and domestic foes; and that we will cordially unite with our fellow citizens, in affording effectual support to such constitutional measures as our general government may adopt in the present crisis of our affairs.
Resolved, That the minority of the late extra session of the legislature of this state, deserve the encomiums and unfeigned thanks of their fellow citizens, in firmly protesting against the proceedings of the majority.
Resolved, That George Hubbard, Esq. and Mr. Peleg Denison, be a committee to draft and forward to the President of the United States in behalf of this town, a respectful address, together with a copy of the doings of this meeting, assuring him of the willingness of at least a small part of the citizens of Connecticut to support the general government and its laws.
Resolved, That the proceedings and foregoing resolves of this meeting be published in the American Mercury, printed at Hartford.
The foregoing is a true copy of Stonington records.
JESSE DEANE, Town Clerk.
After the town meeting was dissolved, a large and respectable number of the inhabitants of Stonington, who are excluded by law from voting in town meeting, (comprising such as are obliged to do military duty, &c. &c.) Immediately assembled, for the purpose of taking into consideration the proceedings of the town.
SAMUEL TRUMBULL was chosen Chairman; Jesse Deane, Secretary.
The object of the people so assembled being introduced, it was
Unanimously resolved, That the preamble and resolutions, adopted and approved in town-meeting, relative to the political situation of the country, &c. this day (March 27), meets the firm approbation of this meeting, and that they are dignified, patriotic and consistent.
Resolved, That We the People of Stonington, request, that the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded to the President of the United States, accompanying those of the town, and
that they be likewise published in the American Mercury.
SAM. TRUMBULL, Pres'dt.
JESSE DEANE, Secretary.
Stonington, (Con.) March 27th, 1809.
Stonington, April 11th, 1809.
JAMES MADISON, Esq.
Sir,
Called upon at this portentous period, as you are, by the deliberate and tranquil suffrage of a free and enlightened nation, to assume the direction of their national affairs, we presume it will not be ungrateful to you, to receive the voluntary proffers and pledges of attachment of those over whom you preside.
Therefore, in pursuance of a resolution of our fellow citizens, who are freemen of this town, and in their behalf, we most cordially embrace the present occasion, to express our confidence in you, and at the same time, transmit a copy of their proceedings, and resolutions passed by them evincive of their attachment to the constitution and union of these states, and their firm determination to maintain at all hazards the same and laws made in pursuance thereof.
Particularly at the present crisis, they deem it more than ordinarily necessary to manifest their opinions, and pledge themselves to support the measures adopted, to avert the impending evils from the collisions and conflicts of the belligerent powers of Europe, as well as the unwearied and insidious machinations of a deprate and unprincipled faction in the heart of our own country.
The committee, with heartfelt congratulations, welcome you to the Presidential chair. True it is, you are elevated to that dignified seat, at a time when both the honor and responsibility allotted to you are greatly enhanced; when the eastern horizon is overspread with an impenetrable cloud, portending disastrous consequences to our own country. But, sir, we assure you, notwithstanding these ominous appearances from abroad, and the political storms of factious opposition, intrigue and venality at home, we have the most happy presages of a favorable result, from the most implicit reliance on your talents and integrity.
It is superfluous to recapitulate the past acts of your political life; it has been such, however, in subordinate honorable stations, as most imperiously to demand respect, from the zeal and ability with which they have been performed.
In respect to our foreign relations, we pretend not to predict the final issue. But, sir, whatever it may be, whether hostile or pacific, for either event, an appeal to arms or peace, the nation, we presume, is prepared, and has the utmost faith in the government that it will prefer an honorable war to an ignominious peace. If the freemen are called to wield the sword, we have no doubt, the spirit of '76 which led our ancestors to glory, and which, by the bountiful indulgence of heaven, remains latent in the bosom of their children, will again burst forth in full meridian splendor, in distinguishing them in heroism.
With the aid of a Congress, whose patriotism is uniform, we fondly hope you will be able to encounter all difficulties with success; to watch the republic, "Nequid respublica detrimenti caperet,"—to see it receives no detriment either from without, or within, to prostrate the foes of its peace and independence, as well domestic traitors as foreign enemies.
With the greatest assurance, that you will emulate the illustrious example of the distinguished statesman who was your predecessor, that when you retire from public service it will likewise be with "blushing honors thick upon you," we have no hesitation in declaring there is "at least a small portion" of the refractory state of Connecticut, "who will support the general government and its laws" when called upon. May the same Almighty Being, who has heretofore presided over our councils, continue his bountiful benedictions to our country, and shower down upon yourself the inestimable blessings he has in store for the virtuous and good.
Accept for our fellow citizens of this town, and ourselves individually, our hearty prayers for your long, life, health and happiness, and our high respect and consideration.
GEORGE HUBBARD, } Com.
PELEG DENISON. } mittee.

Sirs, A few words more on the subject of pressing. In strictness we have nothing to do with the question, whether Impressments of seamen in England are legal or illegal. Whatever iniquity or inhumanity that government may inflict on their own subjects, we have no authority to call them to an account for it. But when they extend that power to us, a foreign nation, it is natural for us, and it is our duty as well as interest to consider what it is among themselves.
The most remarkable case in which this subject has been touched in Westminster Hall, is in Cowper's Reports, page 512, Rex vs. John Tubbs. The report of the case is very long, and I shall only observe, that the question of the legality of the power of impressment, was not before the court. The question was whether the lord mayor had a right to exempt thirty or forty watermen for his barges. Lord Mansfield sufficiently expresses his alarm and his apprehension of the consequences of starting a question relative to this subject, in the following words: "I am very sorry that either of the respectable parties before the court, the city of London on the one hand, or the lords commissioners of the admiralty on the other, have been prevailed upon to agitate this question," &c.
"I was in hopes the court would have had an opportunity of investigating this point to the bottom, instead of being urged to discuss it so instantaneously, &c. I own I wished for a more deliberate consideration upon this subject; but being prevented of that, I am bound to say what my present sentiments are. The power of pressing is founded upon immemorial usage, allowed for ages. If it be so founded, and allowed for ages, it can have no ground to stand upon, nor can it be vindicated or justified by any reason but the safety of the state: and the practice is deduced from that true maxim of the constitutional law of England, that private mischief had better be submitted to, than public detriment and inconvenience should ensue. To be sure there are instances where private men must give way to the public good. In every case of pressing, every man must be very sorry for the act, and for the necessity which gives rise to it. It ought therefore to be exercised with the greatest moderation and only upon the most cogent necessity, and though it be a legal power, it may, like many others, be abused in the exercise of it."
The case is too long to transcribe; but it is worth reading. My remarks upon it shall be short.
1. Lord Mansfield most manifestly decided the question, probably on account of the innumerable difficulties attending it, as well as the national opinion it would most certainly excite.
2. His lordship carefully avoided the use of the word right . He knew the sense, force and power of words too well to profane that sacred expression, by applying it to a practice so loose and undefined, so irregular and capricious, so repugnant to the inherent, hereditary, unalienable and indefeasible rights of British subjects.
3. He calls it a practice and a power , but he does not even venture to call it a prerogative of the crown.
4. He does not even affirm that there exists such an immemorial usage, allowed for ages. He says, "if it be founded and allowed for ages." The existence of such an immemorial usage, allowed for ages, was probably one of the principal points he wished to investigate.
5. He does not affirm that such a custom, usage, power or practice, could be pleaded or given in evidence against Magna Charta. If his Lordship had been allowed time to investigate the subject to the bottom, he perhaps would not have found evidence of any such immemorial usage allowed for ages. He certainly would not have found it allowed by any national act or legal authority, and without one or the other, how can it be said to have been allowed? Allowed by whom? By those who committed the trespass, on others. His Lordship moreover might have found, that no custom, usage, power or practice could be alleged, pleaded or given in evidence, in any court of justice against Magna Charta.
6. All the judges allow that exemptions, badges and protections against impressment have been given by Piers, Commons, Lord mayors, Lords and officers of the admiralty, and as I understood Lord Mansfield, by officers of the navy. Now what a loose, undefined arbitrary power is this, to be legally established as an immemorial usage allowed for ages?
7. I wonder not that his Lordship avoided the discussion of it and an execution of it to the bottom, for he must have foreseen the endless difficulties of ascertaining, defining and
limiting the usages which were immemorial, & distinguished them from such as were modern, temporary, usurped and not allowed.
8. The counsel for the city had before observed, that the legality of pressing, if founded at all, could only be supported by immemorial usage, there being clearly no statute in force investing the crown with any such authority.
9. The infinite difficulty of determining who were seamen and who were not, must be obvious, and all agree that the power is confined to seamen and them only.
Christian, in his edition of Blackstone, vol. 1, page 419, says, in a note "The legality of pressing is so fully established, that it will not now admit of a doubt in any court of justice;" and in proof of this he quotes Lord Mansfield's opinion in the case of the king against Tubbs, in the words I have above transcribed. Whereas I think that taking all Lord Mansfield says together, he makes the subject as doubtful as ever, and innumerable with innumerable and inseparable difficulties.
Upon the whole, all I concluded from the conduct of the modern judges and lawyers in England, is, that the pride in the navy has got the better of their sense of law and justice, and that court and county lawyers, as well as administration and opposition, have been gradually endeavoring to unite for the last thirty or forty years, in sacrificing the principle of justice and law to reasons of state, by countenancing this branch of arbitrary power. But let them keep their arbitrary powers at home: nor practise them upon us, our ships, or seamen.
JOHN ADAMS. Quincy, April 25, 1809.
To Messrs. Everett & Monroe, Editors of the Boston Patriot. Gentlemen,
His Excellency, Mr. Adams, late President of the United States, having expressed in the Boston Patriot of yesterday, a desire that I would publish copies of my letter to the Secretary of State, dated Nantasket Road, October 1, 1798, and of the letters of M. Talleyrand to myself, together with his assurances, communicated by me to the President, in conversation; in compliance with the President's request, I now send you the copies referred to, and shall transmit the "assurances" in time for publication.
Your obedient servant, E. GERRY. Cambridge, 27th April, 1809.
Extract from the letter of Mr. Gerry, to Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, dated Nantasket Road, 1st Oct. 1798.
"When I left the U. States in August 1797, the citizens in general appeared to be earnestly desirous of a reconciliation with France, on terms consistent with the honor, interest & welfare of the two republics; these being free from claims & controversies in regard to territory, boundaries, and many matters which embroil states; and from competitions relative to their productions, manufactures and commerce, had a mutual and manifest interest in the renewal of their commercial and friendly intercourse with each other. Nature seemed to have entitled the United States, in their remote situation, to the peaceful pursuit of their industry, by means whereof, in its various branches, their wealth and power were rapidly increasing; and to an exemption from the conflicts of Europe; which, involving them, would check their population, drain their resources, and ensure their poverty. On a candid investigation then of the causes of the unhappy differences between the two governments, on a disposition to correct errors, to which all governments are more or less liable, and on their mutual resolution to reciprocate justice, the success of the mission was conceived to depend; and as this temper marked the plan of pacification adopted by the government of the U. S. there was a rational prospect of success."
"On the 26th of July, I left Paris; and from the best information which I could obtain relative to the disposition of the Executive Directory (for I never had any direct communication with them) they were very desirous of a reconciliation between the republics. Every impediment to my departure had been adopted by the French minister; and he would have prevented it, had he succeeded in his plan of an epistolary discussion: his object was, as I conceived, to gain time for ascertaining, whether the United States were then disposed to a treaty; of this he manifested doubts, being persuaded that their resentment was too great to admit of it. He seemed also to apprehend, that in consequence of the incredible exertions of Great Britain, and the unequivocal evidence she had given of her ability to defend her-
self, they were inclined to avenge their injuries, by an alliance with her; and that, should France come forward with overtures, on the plan of a treaty, she would fail therein, and compromise her honor. I was nevertheless of opinion, that should France be just and liberal in her measures, the government of the United States would still meet her on the ground of accommodation. My judgment was the result of their instructions; for I had never received any other official intelligence since my departure from America: I have therefore uniformly inculcated that sentiment."
Having been thus in a situation, wherein, amidst a series of events, each has been productive of fresh embarrassments, I have invariably pursued what to me appeared the honor, interest and welfare of my country, and been guided by the sense of the government, as far as I could ascertain it."
If the door is still open to peace, the establishment of it must be an happy event to the United States, as it will exempt them from calamities, which notwithstanding delusive appearances, will, with short intervals, probably continue for half a century to exhaust and depopulate Europe.
Extract from the letter of Ch. MAU. TALLEYRAND, Envoy of the United States, dated Paris, July 22, 1798.
You repeat to me that the government of the United States has always been disposed to terminate amicably the differences which subsist between the two republics. This fresh assurance, at a time when hostile demonstrations have just been made, could not but temper their effect. But let a frank, candid, and truly amicable act speedily realize those dispositions. Far from entering into the answers of the President to the addresses which have been presented to him from different parts of the United States, whatsoever they may be, I would fain behold in his expressions nothing but a political expedient. I do not thence judge less favorably of the true intentions, which you profess in his name, and I would not have engaged you to warrant the success of the first proof, which he will render of them, if the Executive Directory, which was ready to receive you, had not made a fixed determination upon the subject. A negotiation may therefore be resumed even at Paris, where I flatter myself you have observed nothing but testimonies of esteem, and where every envoy who shall unite your advantages cannot fail to be well received. Moreover, I know not, sir, why you tell me that it would be requisite to lop from this negotiation every preliminary respecting a loan, and explanations on the subject of the speeches delivered. Be pleased to read over again the propositions which I transmitted to you on the 30th Prairial, [June 18,] they contain all the ideas of the French government; and you will not find in them a word which justifies your recurring to those two questions. An odious intrigue had got possession of them: the dignity of the French government could not permit this mixture; and it did not wish that views as pure as its own should be associated therewith hereafter. As to the preliminary measures, which you suggest, sir, the government has already anticipated your desire. By information which it has just received, it indeed leaves that violence have been committed upon the commerce and citizens of the United States in the West Indies, and on their coasts. Do it the justice to believe, that it needs only to know the facts, to disavow all acts contrary to the laws of the Republic and its own decrees. A remedy is preparing for it, and orders will soon arrive in the West Indies, calculated to cause every thing to return within its just limits, until an amicable arrangement between France and the United States, shall re-establish them respectively in the enjoyment of their treaties.
To Mr. Gerry, Envoy of the United States.
Presuming, sir, that you have not yet embarked, I address to you a decree of the Executive Directory, wherein you will find a part of the measures, which I announced to you the fourth of this month. Its solicitude will not be confined to that. Neutrals, in general, will have reason soon to be convinced of its firm attachment to the principles to which it is desirous that all the maritime nations might agree. It depends upon the United States in particular, to cause every misunderstanding immediately to disappear between them and the French Republic.
Accept, sir, the assurance of my perfect consideration. (Signed) CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
Extract from a memorandum containing the substance of a conference
with the Dutch Minister, the 28th July, 1798.
Just before dinner, the Dutch minister called on me, and said, he had received from Mr. Talleyrand, a printed copy of his letter to me, dated 24th Messidor, (12th July,) that the Dutch government took a friendly part in the disputes between France and the United States, and that he came to offer his services, and the mediation of his government, who had authorized and instructed him on this head.
I answered, that the conduct of M. Talleyrand, in publishing his letter to me, had an hostile appearance: that if a mediation could be supposed necessary, it must be offered to the government of the United States: I had no authority to accept it: that if the government of France was sincere in its declaration, made through M. Talleyrand, its minister, all that was wanting was to open a negotiation; for he had expressed a desire to shew by treaty how well disposed France was to put an end to these disputes; that the government of the United States was so reasonable, and just in its demands, that it could not fail to evince a good disposition to a reconciliation, that the etiquette of setting on foot a negotiation, appeared at present to be the only embarrassment; more especially as the principal obstruction to a negotiation had ceased, this government having relinquished all claims of loans and reparations on account of the President's speeches.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
London, March 21.—Accounts have been received to the 7th of March from the coast of Spain, near Vigo, Pontevedra, and Villa Gracia. That part of the country is in open and determined insurrection against the French. There have already been several skirmishes, and the peasants, we are happy to hear, have been often successful. There are about 800 French in Corunna, 1,500 in St. Jago, 300 in Padrin, 4,000 in Pontevedra, and their main body, consisting of about 10,000, was between Tuy and Orense. Romana's army was beyond Mortinez, on the borders of Portugal.
But against these favorable symptoms must be set an event more disastrous to Spain than the loss of a battle or a province. He who was an army in himself, whose name was a tower of strength—Palafax is said to have departed this life a few days after the surrender of Saragossa.—He died too soon for his country's happiness, tho' not too soon for his own glory.—The melancholy intelligence is announced in the Paris papers, and the mind immediately suspects, that he who did not shrink from shedding the blood of a prince of the House of Conde, of a British officer his prisoner, of a general whose fame he envied, has not hesitated to blacken his soul with another murder, and to add another victim to the list of all those who are now pleading against him at the bar of Heaven.
Sweden.—We communicated yesterday the intelligence of an insurrection in Sweden. It is said that several thousand peasants have risen in the province of Weirmland, and were proceeding from Carlstadt to the capital. We have heard that a general officer has put himself at the head of a body of military, and taken possession of Stockholm, whence the king had retired under the protection of about three thousand troops, who have remained faithful to his person. A declaration has been published by the insurgents, containing a statement of their grievances, arraignment the war as the cause of them, and insisting upon the re-establishment of peace as the only means by which they can obtain either alleviation or redress.
There is no doubt of hostilities having commenced upon the continent, and this information we communicated last night in part of our impression. The Dutch papers to the 18th, which arrived last night, though they make no mention of this event, are full of the movements of troops, confess that the last hopes of peace have vanished, and state that the French minister has left Vienna. The account of the commencement of hostilities is contained in private letters. The first blow was in a quarter where we did not expect it. General Marmont, the commander in chief of the French army in Dalmatia, resolved to make an attempt to surprise Trieste, a most important point. He advanced in a heavy storm of snow with about 20,000 men. But this movement was suspected by the Austrians, who had time to make the necessary precautions, and advanced from Trieste to meet the enemy. They came up with them at no great distance from the town, and an obstinate engagement took place, in which the French were defeated with considerable loss, and were pursued by the Austrians some miles. The capture of Trieste would have been of immense importance to the French.
Being decisively of opinion, that France ought never to possess again
a foot of land in the West Indies, we trust that ministers will take the earliest opportunity, after the capture of Martinique and Guadalupe, to declare that she shall not: and to make known their determination never to give back those islands.
London, March 28.
The resignation of the Duke of York was notified to the House of Commons last night by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who submitted it to Mr. Bathurst, whether he would think it necessary, after such an event, to proceed with his motion. Mr. Bathurst, however, did deem it necessary, and he moved a resolution, stating in substance,
"That while the house acknowledges the beneficial effects resulting from the services of his royal highness the Duke of York during the time of his being commander in chief, they had observed with the deepest regret that in consequence of a connection most immoral and unbecoming, a pernicious and corrupt influence had been used in respect to military promotions, and such as gave color to the various reports respecting the knowledge of the commander in chief of these transactions."
Lord Althorp moved as an amendment upon the above resolution—
"That the Duke of York having resigned, the house did not now think it necessary to proceed further on the minutes of evidence taken before the committee appointed to inquire into the conduct of the Duke of York as far as relates to his royal highness."
Mr. Bathurst's resolution was negatived without a division. The chancellor of the exchequer moved as an amendment to Lord Althorp's motion, that the word now be omitted. Upon this amendment the house divided.
For leaving out the word now 235 Against it 112
Majority 128 Lord Folkestone gave notice of a motion relative to the Duke of York, on the 17th of next month.
The Duke of York has taken a very proper and judicious step in resigning; and we trust there is no intention of reinstating him in his situation. This we think his majesty's ministers should state distinctly to the house—they should accompany the notification that he has resigned with a declaration that there is no intention of restoring him.
Courier. Liverpool, March 23. The Proserpine frigate is taken by the Penelope and Palatine French frigates, after an action of three-quarters of an hour and carried into Toulon. The Proserpine had 11 men killed and 15 wounded.
Corn Exchange, March 21. Wheat, American 15 a 15 3 per 70 Flour, Pine 78 80 per 280 Seconds 74 76 do.
Paris, March 12. We are assured that his Imperial Majesty has bestowed the government general of the departments of Tuscany on her imperial highness princess Eliza, sister of the emperor, and princess of Lucca and Piombino, with the title of grand duchess. Her husband, prince Felix, of Lucca and Piombino, is general of division, and commands the troops in Tuscany.
By a decree of the 3d inst. the emperor has also created the eldest son of the king of Holland, Napoleon Louis, grand duke of Berg and Cleves.
The French ambassador in Constantinople, as well as all the ambassadors of the powers allied with France, are said to have presented to the Divan very strong remonstrances against the peace concluded with England, and positively declared, that unless the Porte immediately relinquished her connection with England, they would all leave Constantinople.
Augsburg, March 1.—The two first divisions of the French corps, commanded by general Oudinot, have already proceeded on their march to their ulterior destination. They are probably destined to take post on the Inn.
Lower Elbe, March 6. According to intelligence from Sweden, the king has forbidden the introduction of English newspapers into his dominions, not on account of any hostile disposition towards England, but because some of the English newspapers express themselves in a style concerning Swedish affairs, which the king fears may produce unpleasant effects upon the minds of his subjects.
Constantinople Jan. 25.—The English envoy, Mr. Adair, has been prevented by contrary winds, from making his formal entry into the capital.
Nothing is yet known of the negotiations with Russia.
The French charge d'affairs sends frequent couriers to his court.
Between the Austrian internuncius and the French, Dutch and Saxon ambassadors, very serious disputes have arisen; so that the envoys of these four powers have broken off all intercourse with the internuncius.

The Freeman's Journal has attempted to impugn the accuracy in point of fact of an Editorial article which lately appeared in this paper. As, in common with our brethren, we are liable to error, it will always afford us pleasure to correct any mistakes into which we may fall. The consciousness of an habitual reverence for truth, and of a constant effort to observe it in every thing submitted to the public, will save us from all fear of humiliation or misconception in making any such acknowledgment. In this case, however, no such error has been committed. The ground taken in the Editorial article is correct in all its parts. That article is as follows:
"The non-intercourse act, connected with the partial repeal of the embargo, had not taken place when Mr. Oakeley left England, nor was it expected to take place. On the contrary, there was every manifestation, on the part of our government, in all its departments, to adhere to the embargo, or to take the alternative of war. Votes to this effect had passed the two Houses of Congress by great majorities."
On this article the Freeman's Journal offers the following comment:—"We have before us the Times newspaper (as Mr. Cobbet says) of January 11, from which we take the following:"
"The American papers, arrived yesterday, are to the 16th ult. They contain all the proceedings and debates relating to the embargo. The discussions in both houses, particularly in the Senate, lasted for several days. The opponents of the embargo, however, were stronger in argument than in numbers, for they were every where beaten by an immense majority. The principle of the measure, as expressed in various resolutions, was carried in the Senate by 25 to 6, and in the House of Representatives by 84 to 21. The committee to whom that part of the President's speech relating to the embargo was referred, after some days deliberation, produced a voluminous report, in which they suggested the adoption of a non-intercourse bill, and also an act to amend & render more effectual the embargo act. We have not leisure to make a complete abstract of the arguments by which the committee support and enforce their recommendation. The principal appear to be, that our orders in council were issued before our government was apprised of the conduct which that of the United States intended to pursue with respect to the British decrees, which, as well as the British orders, were, as far as related to America, contemporaneous acts of aggression, and sufficient cause of war against both nations. The debates were long and animated. The celebrated Mr. Randolph, who certainly will never be suspected by those who have marked his political career, or being in the least disposed to surrender the honor of his country, spoke with his usual eloquence and energy for raising the embargo, but all in vain. The hostile resolutions were carried against him by a sweeping majority."
"The principle of the non-intercourse restriction, it will be seen, applies equally to France and G. Britain, and comprehends both public and private, armed and unarmed vessels. It was supposed in America, that so soon as this measure should be carried into effect, the embargo would be raised with respect to other countries."
On first view, there is an apparent contrariety between our article and Mr. Cobbet's statement; but on a close examination there will be found to be no hostility. The apparent contrariety arises from the indistinct conception entertained of the nature of the non-intercourse act actually passed, and the non-intercourse bill suggested at an early period of the session. The former contained no provision for a repeal of the embargo; while the latter partially repeals it. Attending to this marked difference, the two articles are fully reconciled. That "the non-intercourse act, connected with the partial repeal of the embargo, had not taken place when Mr. Oakeley left England," is not disputed; and that it was not "expected to take place," is equally certain from the facts stated by Cobbet, viz. that "the principle of the measure," [the embargo] "was carried in the Senate by 25 to 6, and in the House of Representatives by 84 to 21," and by the report of the select committee suggesting "the adoption of a non-intercourse bill, and also an act to amend and render more effectual the embargo act." How? By repealing it? Nothing can be more preposterous. But by enforcing it, by superadding a non-intercourse act; that is, by prohibiting importation as well as exportation.
The Secretary of the Navy has arrived at Philadelphia, in the ship Carolina, Capt. Serrill, from Charleston.
In a Liverpool paper of March 23, forty-one vessels are advertised to sail for the U. States.
Elections. —We have not received sufficient returns from the New York Election to enable us to ascertain with precision the final result. It appears probable, from what we have seen, that there will a majority of federalists in the House of Assembly, the most numerous branch of the Legislature.
From what we have seen from Massachusetts of the Elections for Representatives in the state Legislature, we are induced to believe that the result will be nearly the same as at the last election. If there be any change, it appears to be in favor of republican-ism.
PRICES OF PRODUCE.
 Baltimore—May 8.  Flour, superfine 6 75  Indian corn, per bush. 52 cts.  Wheat 1 10 to 1 30  Corn meal per bbl. 3 50  Tobacco 3 50 to 5 50  Richmond—May 5.  The prices are fluctuating.  Tobacco from 5 to 8 dollars.  Flour (superfine) 6 to 8  Corn, per bbl. 2 50 to 3.  Bacon, per lb. 10 cents."  Petersburg—May 6.  Tobacco 3 75 to 4 25  Flour, sup. 7  Corn, per bbl. 2 25  Cotton, per lb. 16 cts. to 18  Norfolk—May 3. 
"A pound of miserable Beef cannot be had under 10 to 12 cents; Veal 20 to 25 cents per lb.; Lamb, equally dear; Corn Meal, which a few days ago sold at 3s. 9d. is now up to the exorbitant price of one dollar! Fresh butter 2s. 3d. to 3s. per lb. and every other article in proportion." The above prices are in Virginia currency.
Charleston, S. C.—May 1.
"In consequence of the good news received on Saturday, produce immediately took a start, but it was merely nominal; no sales were made. In a few days the prices will become steady. For these reasons we have omitted our Price current this week."
TO THE EDITORS OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Gentlemen, I was pleased at observing, in your paper of the 3d inst. under the Louisville head, that "Mr. Benjamin Wilkinson, with a hardy band of warriors, hunters and trappers, all well armed and equipped for a three years expedition, left that place for St. Louis, there to join the St. Louis Missouri Company, who intend to push their trade to the river Columbia, and probably in a few years, by that route to the East Indies." This enterprising young man I have the pleasure of an acquaintance with. He is the son of Gen. Joseph Wilkinson of Maryland, and received his commercial knowledge principally from Gen. John Mason of Georgetown, with whom he lived five or six years. When he left Gen. Mason, (which he did about the age of twenty-one years) he received the appointments of Lieutenant and Paymaster in the western army. The inactivity of the army at that time, however, held out poor prospects of advancement in his profession, to an enterprising young man. He therefore resigned those commissions and obtained from government a permit to trade with the several Indian tribes; with whom, in connection with another young gentleman from Maryland, he has been carrying on a lucrative and useful traffic, which, it is understood, has abundantly rewarded him for his perils and exertions. From a perfect knowledge of this young man, I think I can undertake to say no one is better calculated for an expedition of the kind contemplated, than he is. Possessing a great degree of vigor of mind and body; with undaunted bravery, I have no doubt, without some unfortunate occurrence, that his services will be great to his country and himself.
AMICUS.
Washington City, May 6, 1809.
From a London paper.
Mrs. CLARKE, the Duke of York's tormentor, has published, in two volumes, with a correct Portrait of the Authoress, and fac similes of the letters of the Duke of York, a work entitled, "Memoirs of my own life; containing facts and observations, illustrative of a recent investigation, and accompanied with numerous royal and other interesting letters, which have never appeared before the public, by Mary Anne Clarke."
On Mrs. CLARKE being called a "Baggage," in the Committee of Inquiry.
Why, gentlemen, thus put to so much pain, Poor captain SANDON of the Waggon Train! For, all who have a single spark of candor, That he was bound in duty, must allow, To pay attention to, and keep in view, The BAGGAGE of our army's chief commander? QUIZ.
On the PLAY given out for the King's Theatre.
His Majesty's Servants exhibit to night, The old play of "All in the wrong;" The performers no doubt will be perfect and right, In a piece they've been acting so long! QUIZ.
EMBARGO CASES.
A case has been published, as decided by the Court of King's Bench in England, upon the right of an insured to abandon on account of the late American Embargo: and it is supposed by some that this decision is in collision with the judgement lately given by the circuit court of the United States. In the first place nothing can be more fantastical, and unlike sound law or sound reason, than to bring into construction of a private contract the mere political fiction that every member of a community is party or assents to every act and law of his government. This is not true in fact, and cannot with any justice be brought into the decision of a question of contract between two individuals, who had no agency in the political measure, and never gave an actual personal or operative assent to it. It is plain, the English court have considered this embargo, as an hostile effort against Great Britain; and the insurance as being in some degree, an indemnity for the security of an enemy.
But be this as it may, the case in the circuit court is essentially different from that in England; and even the poor hypothetical reason given by the King's Bench, does not apply to those cases where both insurer and insured are members of the government imposing the restraint, and where the fiction of an assent to the measure, by which the voyage was prevented, may be urged equally against both, and should therefore avail neither. It is very evident this differs from the case where the insured is a citizen of the country laying the embargo, and the insurer a subject of the country intended to be injured by it. Phil. Gaz.
Pittsfield, April 22.
On Wednesday the friends of Peace, Commerce and Independence, in this town and Lanesborough, noticed the news of the renewal of intercourse by the discharge of cannon, ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy.
Marietta, May 1.
The eastern mail, which arrived on Wednesday, brought the pleasing intelligence of the happy adjustment of our controversies with G. Britain.
On this important and joyful occasion, the citizens of the town of Marietta assembled in the evening on the commons near the market-house, elevated the cannon on a commanding eminence, and broke the silence of night with her seventeen thunders, accompanied with the ringing of the bell, and the shouts of the citizens. Men of both political parties were present. The distinction of republican and Federalist was unknown—there was no sentiment but patriotism; no feeling but American! This universal reciprocity of opinion speaks in language too unequivocal to be misunderstood by our enemies, that on local questions we may be divided, but that on great national points and concerns, WE ARE BUT ONE. Let the nation that dares violate our rights, remember the battle of Lexington; let them touch our soil, and we will show them the triumph of York-town. After the cannon was discharged, the company gave six cheers, retired and partook of the exhilarating bounties of our own soil. A great number of volunteer toasts were drunk on the occasion, amongst which were the following:
America, commerce and freedom—once more an union of parties by an union of interest.
The occasion—May foreign powers ever find that a strict adherence to the law of nations, conduces as much to their interest as to their honor.
The Western Wilderness—Its fertile bosom the future nurse of nations.
Agriculture—Weep not damsel, thy sister commerce is delivered out of all her troubles.
Raleigh, May 4.
The intelligence of a prospect of our differences being accommodated with England was received by the inhabitants of this city, on the 26th ult. with every demonstration of joy. A federal salute was immediately fired by a cannon; and in the evening, the State-House and every house in the city were handsomely illuminated.
Charleston, May 1.
As soon as the adjustment of our differences with G. Britain was known, all the shipping in the harbor hoisted their colors, and at 1 o'clock the British letter of marque ship Liberty, Capt. Pettigrew fired a royal salute, on the joyous occasion.
Philadelphia, May 8.
Yesterday arrived the Spanish brig
Palafox, Drago, 14 days from Havana, with 35 French passengers, once more driven to take security under the vine and fig tree of the U. States.
By her we learn that the insurrection of the rabble was so much quelled by government, that those that had not embarked were in some manner safe, till they could get an opportunity to leave the island, which they were all doing as fast as possible.
All foreigners of every description, except English and Americans, are ordered to quit the Island of Cuba, great numbers of whom have sailed for different parts of the U. States.
In a Natchez paper of March last, we observe a notification of the French consul to the French residing in Upper Louisiana, Mississippi Territory and Kentucky, requiring them to make themselves known to him, and receive certificates of residence.
A. American.
Boston, May 2.
It is said that a Fort, with three tiers of guns, is to be built on Governor's Island Point.
From the Antigua Journal of April 4.
The Swaggerer has been sent hither by the admiral with an order for provisions to be forwarded to him off the Saints, where he now is with his squadron, blockading three French line of battle ships and four frigates, lately arrived in these seas.
We learn by the same vessel that admiral Duckworth had not arrived with his fleet at Barbadoes, as was reported on Sunday from St. Kitts. Nothing is yet known of him, or of the French ships he was pursuing.
Extract of a letter from Captain W. Keating to his friend in Portland, Maine, dated Bordeaux, 17th March, 1809.
"My ship was seized by the French government on the 10th of January last, and will no doubt be condemned. They have endeavored to conjure up a pretence for imprisoning me in common with many of my unfortunate countrymen, but fortunately thus far I have eluded their plans. I am very solicitous of going to Charante, in order to obtain a copy of my condemnation; but dare not for fear of imprisonment, and hazarding a fine of two thousand dollars. We are considered as prisoners of war, but not used so well. Captain Osgood, of the ship Neptune, and another captain broke out of prison after three months confinement. There are eleven ships in Charante, in the same situation in which mine is; and six ships' companies imprisoned at Rochefort—some of whom have been marched seven hundred miles, probably for safe keeping. There are besides a great number of American vessels in different ports in France, condemned for having been spoken by the English."
From Carlisle, April 26.
MAMMOTH TOOTH.
On Monday the 24th inst. we had the pleasure of seeing a tooth, said to be one of the grinders of the Mammoth, found in the state of Ohio; it weighed six pounds, and is in a good state of preservation, except on one side, where a thin piece had split nearly off: but the face of the tooth, which appeared to be about three and an half by six inches, has no more appearance of decay, than if just extracted from the jaw.
TAMMANY SOCIETY.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
THE Society will assemble at the Council Fire of its great Wigwam, (Lindsey's Hotel) on FRIDAY the 12th day of the present month of Flowers, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of Electing Officers for the ensuing year and celebrating the Anniversary of Tammany.
By order of the Society.
B. SMITH, Sec.
City of Washington, Month of Flowers, 10th, Year of discovery the 317th, (May 10, 1809.)
WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, on the 20th day of May ensuing, at 10 o'clock A. M. at Drummond's Tavern, LOT numbered 1, in square numbered 949. The lot is advantageously situated near the Marine Barracks. The terms of sale one half cash, and a note well endorsed for the balance payable in sixty days. An indisputable title will be made.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct'r. May 10—tds.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
THAT I intend to petition to the next County Court of Charles, for the benefit of an act of insolvency, GEORGE BOARMAN. Charles County, April 26—wtn
A CARRIAGE FOR SALE.
FOR Sale on moderate terms, a Light Handy Carriage that has been run as a HACK; with HARNESS for two Horses. Enquire at this Office. May 5—3t
In Chancery, in the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Washington.
Benjamin Young, Nicholas Young and Robert Brent, Executors Notley Young—Complainants.
Against
James Greenleaf, Standish Ford, Joseph Bal George Harrison, Samuel Sterret, Paul Bustie, Thomas Fitzsimmons, Matthew Pearce, Daniel Ludlow, James Crawford, junr. James Crawford, Jasper Moylan, William Read, Charles G. Paleskie, John Gardner, junr. Edward Fox, Henry Pratt, Thos. W. Francis, John Miller, junr. John Ashley, Jacob Baker, Hannah Nicholson widow of John Nicholson, William Nicholson, Anna Nicholson, Seth Nicholson, John Nicholson, James Nicholson, Samuel Nicholson, Sarah Nicholson and Louisa Nicholson, heirs at law of John Nicholson, John Miller, Mary Morris, widow of Robert Morris, Robert Morris, Thomas Morris, Henry Morris, James Marshall and Hester his wife, and Henry Nixon and Maria his wife—Defendants.
THE bill filed in this cause, states that about the 25th of September, 1793, purchased of Notley Young in his life time five hundred lots in the city of Washington county of Washington and District of Columbia, for fifteen thousand pounds current money with interest thereon, and with an agreement on the part of the said defendants, to erect sundry valuable buildings & improvements thereon, to the value of seven thousand five hundred pounds in two years from the date thereof, and the like sum of money in two years more, that is to say, the lots in square 502, 503, 504, 506, square south of 508, square south of square 506, square 549, south of square 549, square 547, 543, 545, 546, square east of square 546, square 596, square east of square 596, 597, 471, 500, 473, 542, 498, 470, 468, 469, 467, 388, 354, 328, 4.2, 436, 541, 592, 591, 540, 435, square east of square 547, square west of square 604, two small squares west of square 606, 411, 268, 269, 298, 299, 353, 326, 386, 410, 434, square west of square 471, square 300, 270, 385, 266, 297, 352, 384, 231, 325, 351, 464, 387, 435 and 465.
That the said several defendants were concerned in the purchase and sale of the greater part of the said property, and are interested therein, which said part is subject to and bound for the payment of a large sum of money in the said bill particularly stated, yet due and unpaid of the purchase money for said lots and squares, and that the same is a lien on said squares and lots. That the said first mentioned defendants are insolvent and unable to pay their debts. The object of the bill is that the said squares and lots as aforesaid, bound for the purchase money aforesaid, may be sold for the payment thereof. It is on the complainants motion Ordered, that they procure a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer at least once a week for six successive weeks, to the end that the said absent defendants and all other persons, (if any there be) interested in the premises, may have notice of the complainant's application, and of the object of their said bill—and that the said defendants may be warned to appear in person or by solicitor in this court, on the fourth Monday of December next ensuing, to show cause, if any they can, why a decree as prayed for in and by said bill, should not be made.
By order,
WM. BRENT, Clk.
April 24—6tw
PUBLIC SALE.
Thompson and Hyde, versus the heirs of John Crookshank, deceased
BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington as a court of Chancery in this cause, will be Sold at Public Auction on the 22nd day of May next at 11 o'clock on the premises, all the interest of John Crookshank, deceased, at the time of his death, of and in to LOT No. 5 and part of LOT No. 4, in Sq. No. 461, together with the 3 three story brick Houses thereon, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, and one of them in the occupation of S. H. Smith, esq.—also LOT No 6 in Sq. No. 347, and Lot No. 25 in Sq. No. 333 in the city of Washington.
The terms of sale are, the purchaser to give bonds to the Trustee with approved security for the payment of the purchase money with interest from the day of sale payable in six and twelve months.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the said Jno. Crookshank, deceased, to file in the said court their claims against the said Estate proved as required by law in cases of claims against the estate of deceased persons within one month from the day of sale above-mentioned.
DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee.
May 3—w3t
MRS. LEE.
BEING impressed with the most lively sense of gratitude for the many favors which she has received from the Ladies and Gentlemen in the western section of this city; to whom she tenders her most unfeigned thanks, and respects for their liberal encouragement.
She takes this opportunity to inform them, and the public in general, that a few families of the first respectability have induced her by a liberal endowment to relinquish, with reluctance, her establishment near the War Office; and to embrace a situation near the CAPITOL, in a house which is large, airy and commodious; with a beautiful garden, and every necessary appurtenance suitable and convenient for such an establishment: Where, in addition to the select number of Young Ladies, by whose parents she is engaged, she is at liberty to admit a number of her former Scholars, or any other Young Ladies of respectable connections who may offer
She likewise begs leave to inform the public, that she has uniformly attended, in a particular manner, to a due selection of Professors of character and experience to instruct her Pupils in the higher classes of Arithmetic, Geography, & Music, and in the arts of Dancing & Drawing, and that suitable Masters of that description will attend the new establishment, which will commence on the 17th inst.
N. B. Her present residence on the Pennsylvania avenue to let; enquire of Mr. Buzzard, in Georgetown. Washington city, April 12—eqp2m

WILLIAM DORSEY. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. LOT No. 3, in Sq. No. 151 in the city of Washington together with a Dwelling House and Slaughtering-House thereon. Said property is well situated for a butcher. A fine run of water passes near it. It was formerly owned by Daniel Guyer. Terms of payment, one fourth cash in hand, one fourth payable in six months from the sale with interest, one fourth payable at the end of 12 months with interest and the remainder payable at the end of 18 months with interest. Said payments are to be secured by good notes negotiable at the Bank and a mortgage on the property. April 17-tfs
THE persons who claim title to the following LOTS in Georgetown, are notified that their titles are defective in consequence of their having neglected to avail themselves of the compromise agreed on in the case of Beatty and Davidson. The representatives of Gen. Davidson are yet willing to assent to the same compromise, and all who apply by the 10th May next may obtain deeds on those terms—the lots claimed by those who do not apply will be proceeded against. If those persons desire any information on this subject they can apply to Mr. Abner Ritchie or to F. S. Key, esq. Georgetown. Letters from those who do not reside in the District (post paid) will be attended to. ANNA MARIA DAVIDSON, Executrix & devisee of Gen. JOHN DAVIDSON. The following are the Lots in Beatty and Hawkins' addition to Georgetown, referred to in the above notice—Lots No. 2 & part of lot No. 3,—lots Nos. 4, 6, 15, 30, 41, 43, 44, 52, 58, 59, 60, 65, 67, 71, and part of lot 72—lots no. 80, 81, 83, 85, 86, 87, 91, 92, 94, 103, 104, 105, 109, 110, 113, 114, 118, 119, 121, 123, 125, 130, 132, 135, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 148, 149, 154, 155, 163, 166, 168, 170, 175, 176, 194, 195, 196, 205, 207, 211, 212, 214, 216, 220, 225, 227, 230, 231, 236, 237, 239, 245, 248, 256, 257, 258, 259, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267, 269, 270, 272, 273, 275, 278, 279, 282, 287, 288, 289, 290, 294, and 295. March 22-410m
PUBLIC SALE. By Virtue of the powers invested in me by the last Will and Testament of John Emory, deceased, I will sell at public auction at Long's hotel in the city of Washington, on Thursday the 11th day of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the following LOTS—Lots No. 5 and 15 in square 431, on Lot 15 is erected a small one story Frame and Workshop—a part of Lot No. 2 in square east of square 1025, laying on the Eastern Branch—part of Lot No. 2 in square 731, and Lots No. 1 and 22 in square 218. The said Lots will be sold on a credit of six months, bond with good security being given for payment with interest from the day of sale. GEORGE BLAGDEN. April 26-tfs
FOR SALE. All or any part of the Estate of the Subscriber, lying on the Eastern Branch of the Potomac, between the two Bridges, and immediately opposite the city of Washington; a considerable part of the Estate is heavily wooded, and the whole is divided into convenient Farms, each containing a proper proportion of wood and arable land. On payment of one fourth part of the purchase money, indisputable titles will be made, and reasonable credit for the residue, secured by bond and mortgage. WM. BRENT, Clk. April 12-w8t
WILLIAM W. WARD, F. STREET, SIGN OF THE FAN, Has just received and for sale, an elegant assortment of Cheap Fancy Goods, &c. viz. LINEN CAMBRICS & Cambric handkerchiefs: Plain, Spotted, Worked and Loon Seeded Mullmul Muslins; Plain, Worked and Diagonal Lenos—Worked, Setted & Painted Dresses & Robes—4 1-4 & 6 1-4 Cambric Muslins—7 1-4 and 10 1-4 Damasked Cotton Diaper for table cloths—A well selected assortment of Silk & Cotton Hosiery—Gingham, Calicoes and Chintz—India & British Book Muslins—Muslin and Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs—Long and Short Yellow Nankien & Waisteacoats; Camos and Ribbons; Madras Handkerchiefs; Linnen and Cotton Checks; Thread and Cotton Laces, black & white; Sewing Cotton and Thread; Pins, Needles, Tapes, Bobbins, &c. Gurrals and Batta—a few pieces of Scar Suckers—Ladies and Children's Shoes—Also—A few boxes best Spanish Segars—Best Green Coffee, Sugar and Tea—Soap and Candles, &c. &c. all of which he will sell very low for CASH, or at a short credit to his punctual customers. April 26-w8w
PUBLIC SALE. In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for Washington county, passed in the case of Goldrey Hago , against the heirs of Charles Ost , deceased, will be offered to public sale on the premises, on the 10th of May next, at one o'clock. Three two story Brick Houses, and a Frame House on Lot No. — in Square No. — in the city of Washington, all under rent, with the appurtenances belonging to them respectively. The said houses are advantageously situated on E street, near the Hotel Spring, and will be sold separately. The terms of sale are one third cash in hand, or to be paid immediately on the ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court; one third in 12 months, and the other third in two years from the day of sale—bond being given with approved security for payment, with interest from the day of sale, on each instalment. PHINEAS BRADLEY, Trustee. April 20-tfs
NOTICE. A Meeting of the Creditors of JOHN GOULDING is requested on the 10th day of May next, at Rhodes's Hotel in Washington, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, when a statement of his affairs will be laid before them, and propositions submitted to their consideration which it is hoped may be satisfactory to them. Such gentlemen as cannot attend in person are requested to authorise some other to act for them. On the same day will be offered for sale the remainder of his Property, for the benefit of his creditors and in their presence. Georgetown, May 8-2t DR. ROBERT FRENCH RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY in Georgetown and its vicinity. He keeps his shop in the House lately occupied by Dr. John Weems, deceased. May 3-4t
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors of Sixteen Shares of the Capital Stock of the said Company, upon which the Second Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, which shares are numbered 461, 462, 463, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and to the Proprietors of 85 Shares, upon which the Third Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, numbered 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 461, 462, 463, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 1059, 1069, 1070, 1339, 1340, 1468, 1534, 1535, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, that unless the respective Instalments of Ten Dollars on each share, be paid to the Treasurer, on or before the first day of June next, the President and Directors will proceed on that day, to forfeit for the benefit of the Company, the said Shares, in conformity with the provisions of "An Act authorising the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac within the District of Columbia." NOTICE is also given to Delinquents of the Fourth Instalment, that unless they make payment immediately on their shares, the Directors will advertise them for forfeiture. By order of the Directors, DAN. CARROLL, of Dudd'n. Pr. April 26-tfs
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. LOTS No. 16 and 17, in Sq. 101, in the city of Washington, together with the Buildings thereon standing. Said property is directly opposite Mr. Wm. O'Neal's houses near the West Market, and is most advantageously situated, it being the estate formerly owned by Mr. Samuel Wilson, deceased. The terms of payment are one fourth cash in hand, the remainder divided into three equal annual payments with interest annually on these three payments which are to be secured by good notes negotiable at the Bank and a mortgage on the property. Also at the same time and place, TWO SHARES in the Theatre. April 17-tfs
FOR SALE. The whole, or any part of the Estates of the "North American Land Company," and "Aggregate Fund," consisting of divers large bodies of Land variously situated, in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky; and of Houses & House Lots in the City of Washington. On the Sale of which, indisputable title and very liberal terms, both as to price and periods of payment, will be granted to all persons, particularly settlers disposed to purchase. For further information, and terms, apply to the subscriber, at present in Philadelphia, or at Washington from the 1st to the 15th June next. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, April 12-epl0wug
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. LOTS No. 16 and 17, in Sq. 101, in the city of Washington, together with the Buildings thereon standing. Said property is directly opposite Mr. Wm. O'Neal's houses near the West Market, and is most advantageously situated, it being the estate formerly owned by Mr. Samuel Wilson, deceased. The terms of payment are one fourth cash in hand, the remainder divided into three equal annual payments with interest annually on these three payments which are to be secured by good notes negotiable at the Bank and a mortgage on the property. Also at the same time and place, TWO SHARES in the Theatre. April 17-tfs
FOR SALE. BY virtue of an authority to me given, will be SOLD at Public Vendue, at the House of Mr. Wm. Rhodes innkeeper, city of Washington, on Saturday the 13th of May next ensuing, at 4 o'clock P. M. one equal half part of Lot No. 2 in square No. 238, in the city of Washington, adjoining Lot No. 3 in the said square, and containing 1,935 square feet and 7 1-4 inches. The above described Lot is advantageously situated on a public street, and is directly on the Tyber Creek, and near the public Wharf on said creek, on which said Lot is a new and an excellent pump of water. An indisputable title will be made and a credit of 60 days given, on note or notes with approved indorsers. JA. A. PORTER. April 28-epts
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. LOTS No. 16 and 17, in Sq. 101, in the city of Washington, together with the Buildings thereon standing. Said property is directly opposite Mr. Wm. O'Neal's houses near the West Market, and is most advantageously situated, it being the estate formerly owned by Mr. Samuel Wilson, deceased. The terms of payment are one fourth cash in hand, the remainder divided into three equal annual payments with interest annually on these three payments which are to be secured by good notes negotiable at the Bank and a mortgage on the property. Also at the same time and place, TWO SHARES in the Theatre. April 17-tfs
FOR SALE. UPWARDS of four thousand Raccoon Skins, from the Lakes, will be sold at Public Auction, in lots to suit purchasers, at this office, on Wednesday the 17th May next, at 12 o'clock. For sums not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars cash must be paid. For sums exceeding that amount, notes with approved indorsers at ninety days will be taken. J. MASON, supt. Indian Trade Office, Georgetown, April 20th, 1899.
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises on the 15th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. LOTS No. 16 and 17, in Sq. 101, in the city of Washington, together with the Buildings thereon standing. Said property is directly opposite Mr. Wm. O'Neal's houses near the West Market, and is most advantageously situated, it being the estate formerly owned by Mr. Samuel Wilson, deceased. The terms of payment are one fourth cash in hand, the remainder divided into three equal annual payments with interest annually on these three payments which are to be secured by good notes negotiable at the Bank and a mortgage on the property. Also at the same time and place, TWO SHARES in the Theatre. April 17-tfs
FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed in trust from James Duddell, to secure the payment of a sum of money and expenses thereon, due to the Office of Discount and Deposit of the United States Branch Bank, Washington, & for other purposes, will be offered at Public Sale on Friday the 13th of May next, on the premises precisely at 1 o'clock, the Two Story BRICK HOUSE, and all other improvements the property of the said James Duddell, with all his right, title and interest to the same, being and situate on a piece of ground in Square, No. 904 on 8th street east, and opposite to the Marine Barracks. Terms made known on the day of Sale. By the Trustee. SAML. SPEAKE, Auc. April 12-7t
UNITED STATES. District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit: Circuit Court, December Term 1808. IN CHANCERY, 11TH APRIL, 1809. Gideon Snow—Complainant, against Abigail Perkins and others—Defendants. THE report of JOHN G. McDONALD, the Trustee formerly appointed in this cause, under the decree of the 28th day of June A. D. 1808, having been returned, sworn to and filed, and the proceedings thereon approved: It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed this 11th day of April 1809, that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the first Monday of June next: Provided, a copy of this order be published for three successive weeks in the National Intelligencer and in the New England Palladium before the said first Monday of June next. The report states, that the lots and premises mentioned in said report were sold for the sum of Five Hundred and Sixty-two Dollars and Thirty and one Half Cents. By order, WM. BRENT, Clk. May 8-3w
District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit: ON the petition of CORNELIUS WILLISS an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid, for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of said Cornelius Willis that on the 15th day of the present month, (May) at the Court Room at Long's Hotel at the hour of nine o'clock in the morning 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 Cornelius Willis, and a Trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published three times in the National Intelligencer before the above mentioned day. By order of the honorable Wm. Cranch, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. WM BRENT, Clk.
District of Columbia, Washington County, to wit: ON the petition of HENRY HARSHMAN, an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid, for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Henry Harshman, that on the 15th instant, at the hour of nine o'clock, A. M. at the Court Room in Long's Hotel, in the City of Washington 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 Henry Harshman, and a trustee appointed unless, sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. Ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer three times before said day. By order of the honorable Wm. Cranch Esq. Chief Judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM BRENT, Clk. May 8-3t.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By Joseph Miligan, George Town. Price 37 1-2 cents, THE CHILD OF FEELING, A Comedy in five Acts. BY GEORGE WATTERSTON Esq. IT may also be had of R. C. Weightman and D. Rapine, Washington City; of R. Gray and Jas. Kennedy, Alexandria, and of the principal Booksellers throughout the Union. FOR SALE, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises on the twentieth day of May, 1809, at one o'clock, P. M. A TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, On Square, numbered 906 in the city of Washington, opposite to Mr. BRUMMOND'S TAVERN, near the Navy Yard—THE LOT is on a rent of One Dollar a front foot. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by THOMAS YOUNG. May 8-3t
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT Application will be made for the renewal of the following LOST Certificates, of the United States Eight per Cent Stock, issued by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, in favor of John Barnes. viz. 7th Oct. 1800, No. 2, for $ 4000 8th Aug. 1801, 11, 400 13, 100 Georgetown, Dist. of Columbia JOHN BARNES. May 8-6w
A RUNAWAY. WAS committed to the jail of Washington county in the state of Maryland on the fourth instant, as a runaway, a negro man, who calls himself GEORGE JONES, alias GEORGE EVANS; says he belongs to Joseph Penticot, of Washington county, Pennsylvania; he is about five feet three or four inches high, between thirty and forty years of age; has a scar on his left eyebrow; had on when committed, a pair of buckskin pantaloons, striped jacket and an old bear skin coat—his owner is desired to take him away, or he will be sold for his jail fees, etc. according to law. ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. April 24-w3t
PUBLIC SALE. William Lorman, against Peggy M c Laughlin and the heirs of Charles M c Laughlin, deceased. BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington as a court of Chancery in this cause, dated the 12th April, 1809, will be sold at Public Auction on the 30th day of May next, at the Union Tavern at 11 o'clock A. M. all the interest of Charles M c Laughlin, deceased, of, in and to LOT No. 171 in Thomas Beall of George addition to Georgetown, with the improvements thereon, and that part of LOT No. 175 in said addition, conveyed by D. C. Brent, esq. as marshal, to Charles M c Laughlin and not sold with the Union Tavern. The terms of sale are, the purchaser to give bond to the Trustee with approved security for the purchase money and interest thereon from the day of sale, and payable in two months from the said sale. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors to file, in the said court, their claims against the said Charles M c Laughlin, deceased, properly authenticated within ten days from the said day of Sale. DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee. May 3-3w
PUBLIC SALE. BY virtue of a deed in trust from James Duddell, to secure the payment of a sum of money and expenses thereon, due to the Office of Discount and Deposit of the United States Branch Bank, Washington, & for other purposes, will be offered at Public Sale on Friday the 13th of May next, on the premises precisely at 1 o'clock, the Two Story BRICK HOUSE, and all other improvements the property of the said James Duddell, with all his right, title and interest to the same, being and situate on a piece of ground in Square, No. 904 on 8th street east, and opposite to the Marine Barracks. Terms made known on the day of Sale. By the Trustee. SAML. SPEAKE, Auc. April 12-7t
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county in the district of Columbia, the following negroes. Negro GILES on the 8th instant, who says he is the property of Dr. Stephen Cook, of Loudoun county Virginia; says he is 43 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, slender made; had on when committed home made grey cloth coat and trousers, brown cloth vest, old linen shirt, black hat and old shoes, and no other clothes with him. Negro JOHN on the 12th instant, who says he is the property of Enoch Mason of Stafford county, Virginia; he is about thirty-four or five years of age, of a yellowish complexion, 5 feet 3 inches high; had on when committed, grey cloth jacket and trousers, black cloth vest, cotton shirt, old black hat, old shoes and stockings, and no other clothes with him. The owners of the above slaves are desired to come and prove them and take them away or they will be sold for their jail fees & other expenses as the law directs. C. TIPPET, Keeper of the Jail for W. Boyd, Marshal. April 24-w3t
INSPECTOR'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, APRIL 27, 1809. (ORDERS.) ALL Officers of the Army who are on furlough or absent from their respective corps or stations, will report themselves without delay to the Adjutant and Inspector of the Army, Maj. Nicoll, at the city of Washington; stating on what authority they are absent and the period for which their furloughs were given, and all Officers who shall hereafter be absent from their respective corps or stations, will report themselves monthly as herein directed. By order of the Secretary of War, A. Y. NICOLL, Adj. & Inspector. Those Printers who are authorised to publish the Laws of the Tenth Congress of the United States are requested to insert the above twice a week for three weeks, and transmit their accounts to the Accountant of the War Department for settlement. April 28-taw3w
SPRING GOODS. BAKER & RIGGS, Sign of the Plough, Has just received a part of their SPRING Supply, consisting of FANCY and Substantial articles; among them are—Fancy worked Robes, elegant plain and worked India and English muslins, fine linen cambricks and cambric handkerchiefs—elegant 9-4 and 7-4 damask silk shawls, silks, ginghams, chintzes, furniture calicoes and dimities, cambric dimities and muslins, spring bonnets, umbrellas, silk and cotton hosiery, and gloves—fancy vesting, damask and diaper table cloths, sheeting, ticking—fine shirting muslins, nankieens, superfine cloths, threads, &c. &c. Also, 3000 yards handsome patterns, ingrained English carpeting, 500 yards silks and 200 yards silk velvets, 600 yards country made linen for sheeting, and many other articles. All of which being purchased on the best terms, will be sold low for CASH. A liberal discount will be made to purchasers that buy to sell again. Georgetown, April 21st, 1809-2aw4w
St. Mary's county Court, March term, 1809. ON application to St. Mary's county Court, by petition in writing of FRANCIS HOWARD of St. Mary's county for the benefit of the act of Assembly for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors passed at November session eighteen hundred and five and the several supplements thereto on the terms mentioned therein, a schedule of his property and a list of his creditors on oath, as far as he can ascertain them being annexed to his petition, and the court being satisfied by competent testimony that the said Francis Howard has resided two years immediately preceding the time of his application, in the state of Maryland. It is thereupon ordered and adjudged that the said Francis Howard by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer, once a week for three months before the 7th day of August next, give notice to his creditors to a pear before this court at the court house in Leonardtown in St. Mary's county, on the said 7th day of August next, for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, and to show cause if any they have, why the said Francis Howard should not have the benefit of the acts of Assembly aforesaid as prayed. JO. HARRIS, Clk. April 28-w3m
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT the Subscriber of Frederick county, Maryland, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of the county and state aforesaid, Letters of Administration on the Personal Estate of Lieutenant Alexander Contee Harrison, late of the United States navy, deceased—Bill persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the 15th day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from any benefit of said estate, and all persons indebted are requested to make speedy payment—Given under my hand this 15th day of April 1809 KITTY HARRISON, Administratrix April 24-w3t
SUBSCRIPTION DINNER. A Subscription Dinner, on the 13th May, on the BARBACUED PRIZE LAMB, will be furnished at Sebastian Spring. Those gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, desirous to attend, will find a subscription paper at Mr. Caton's City Hotel, and those of the city of Washington, Georgetown and its vicinity, will find one at Long's Hotel. Dinner will be on the table precisely at 3 o'clock. No subscription will be taken after the 10th. May 8-3t
NOW DRAWING, BLACK RIVER LOTTERY, No. II. The following high Prizes are now in the wheel. 1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars, 2 do. 10,000 Dollars, 2 do. 5,000 Dollars, 2 do. 2,000 Dollars, 4 do. 1,000 Dollars, 11 do. 500 Dollars, 36 do. 200 Dollars, Besides a great number of prizes 100 and a 50 Dollars each. TICKETS, Halves, Quarters, and Eighths are now selling at JOSEPH MILLIGAN'S Georgetown, at the New York price. A regular Check Book of the Drawing kept, where all Tickets are examined gratis. Letters post paid, containing bank notes, will be regularly attended to, and distant adventurers will be early advised of their success. May 5-w3t
FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed in trust from James Duddell, to secure the payment of a sum of money and expenses thereon, due to the Office of Discount and Deposit of the United States Branch Bank, Washington, & for other purposes, will be offered at Public Sale on Friday the 13th of May next, on the premises precisely at 1 o'clock, the Two Story BRICK HOUSE, and all other improvements the property of the said James Duddell, with all his right, title and interest to the same, being and situate on a piece of ground in Square, No. 904 on 8th street east, and opposite to the Marine Barracks. Terms made known on the day of Sale. By the Trustee. SAML. SPEAKE, Auc. April 12-7t