The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-12-29 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 968.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
We congratulate the friends of liberty throughout the union on the following important information. The state of Ohio has done herself honor, and has demonstrated that a republican government not only can, but will act with an energy that is irresistible, whenever the great interests of the people are at stake.
Chillicothe, Dec. 11.
Last evening the governor of this state caused to be apprehended, Dennis Casset, esq. under the act of the legislature of this state, entitled, "An act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States, within the jurisdiction of this state" & he is now under an arrest.
The governor has forwarded to the Postmaster of Chillicothe dispatches to John S. Gano, general of the first division of the militia, with directions and special instructions how to act on this important occasion.
The trial of Mr. Casset will come on to day, the result of which we cannot at this time determine. Witnesses are summoned to attend at the trial, and it is said that acknowledgments will be made that he tendered money to an individual to enlist under the banners of col. Burr. Many others it is supposed, will be apprehended on the same grounds, or by virtue of the President's proclamation, which has now come to hand.
We understand the governor received last night, a communication from the Secretary of State of the United States, relative to the expedition now on foot to disturb the peace and tranquility of the United States, and more especially that of the western country, with a number of the President's proclamations, one of which we have inserted in this day's paper.
It must give more pleasure to the officers of the general government, and to all the states of the union to find the prompt and patriotic efforts of the government of Ohio, which have taken place in order to detect and bring to condign punishment, every person engaged in hostile and unlawful attempts against the peace of the Union, and for arresting every military preparation that may be discovered within or even passing by its limits.
As soon as the law of the General Assembly passed both Houses, which clothes the governor with unlimited powers, to enable him to act with energy, and which was bottomed on his confidential communication made to them, (both of which may be found in this day's paper) we are informed he sent off an express to Marietta, to arrest the flotilla and the agents employed in that quarter; and to fear it might escape, and other preparations which we understand was to leave Pittsburgh and other points on the Ohio, get under way, we are told an express is as gone on to Cincinnati, with orders to plant some artillery on the banks there, and call out such part of the militia as will be competent to arrest and examine every boat passing down the river, and secure any military party or parties that may be attempting to get to the place of general rendezvous.
Happy for Ohio and the Union, that the legislature were in session at this momentous crisis; and we congratulate our fellow citizens that Ohio can boast of as patriotic a set of representatives as ever were assembled in one body, who, to a man are feelingly alive to the interests of their constituents and the welfare of the union—and it is no small addition to our joy, that our governor enjoys their unlimited confidence, and whose exertions must endear him to every patriotic mind.
Col. BURR.
Our readers will perceive, by the President's Proclamation, that it is thought the enterprise now on foot is intended against the dominions of Spain, and that by the confidential communication made by the governor of this state to the legislature, it is thought to be against the Orleans and Louisiana territories. We are informed that the gentleman who the governor alludes to in his message as clothed by the U. S. with a public character, was authorised by the President to obtain all the information he could in the western country, and who used every possible means to that effect, and also certainly discovered, from a gentleman who was urged to engage in the enterprise, that it was to attack and seize the city of New Orleans and that territory, and that the person who made that discovery has been sent on to the city of Washington, to be personally examined by the President: It is therefore presumable that by this time, the whole affair has been more fully developed; be this, however, as it may, a little more time will naturally unfold this mysterious business, and we doubt not but the energetic measures of the general government, of
the western states' government, and the patriotism of our fellow citizens, will bring all the nefarious schemes to naught, and that the intended evil will recoil, with ten-fold weight on the deluded heads of all traitors to their country.
On Tuesday the second inst. the Governor of this state sent the following Confidential Communication to both Houses of the Legislature: To the General Assembly of the state of Ohio.
A number of concurrent circumstances, received from sources on which the greatest possible reliance may be placed, warrants a belief, that some hostile expedition is on foot inimical to the peace and interest of the U. States, as well as calculated to prove ruinous to the peace and prosperity of the western part thereof. As chief magistrate of this state, I have thought it a duty I owe to my fellow citizens, to this state, and to the general government, to lay the information I have received before the representatives of the people, that their united wisdom might direct to some means of prevention, as far as in their power, towards counteracting the evil designs.
I have it from a gentleman of great respectability clothed by the U. S. with a public character, that a person living near Marietta on the Ohio river, but out of the jurisdiction of this state, has avowed himself the agent of a gentleman late high in office in the U. S. and is empowered, and is actually preparing a flotilla, consisting of from 10 to 15 bateaux, 40 feet long, on the Muskingum river, and is purchasing up provisions to load them with, and endeavoring to engage active, enterprising young men to sail down the Ohio, who are promised pay and rations from the time of engagement, with promises of future fortunes, &c.—that this agent proposed to two gentlemen of great respectability to join in a plan suggested by his principal, and which he had engaged in, which would procure for them ample fortunes; which plan was to attack and seize the city of New Orleans and its dependencies, the money in the bank and treasury, which amounts to upwards of two million of dollars, the military stores, and a fine park of French brass artillery, laying there, & to erect a government independent of the U. S. under the direction of a foreign European power, and finally to force or draw the people of the western country to secede from the union, by sundry means pointed out. It has also been suggested that three different small armaments below this, on the Ohio, are preparing to join in this expedition, and if all are permitted to join, will amount to 1300 men, the force designed to commence operations with—and from which, owing to the disaffection of the people of that territory, and the expectation that the American troops will be kept in motion by another power success is strongly calculated on. It is also strongly suspected that a foreign gentleman, friendly to the enterprise, has pecuniary means equal to the extent and wants thereof, at command.
On Friday last I received a communication from a general officer in the militia, in the first division, informing me that two boats loaded with artillery, muskets and bayonets, new, and of French manufacture, passed down the Ohio, on board of which were gentlemen who spoke the French language; that for want of legal authority he was not able to gratify his patriotic wishes in arresting them.
Under this state of things it is submitted whether the public energies of Ohio ought not to be directed towards counteracting that part of the preparing forces within our jurisdiction, on the Muskingum river, and the securing the agent preparing them if possible? And indeed, it is thought other forces may descend the Ohio from above, and which might be stopped in the Ohio while floating down towards the point of junction.
EDWARD TIFFIN.
Chillicothe, Dec. 2d. 1806.
AN ACT
To prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States, within the jurisdiction of this state.
Be it enacted by the general assembly of the state of Ohio, That if any person or persons shall, within the jurisdiction of this state, fit out or arm, or attempt to fit out or arm, or procure to be fitted out or armed, or shall knowingly, be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out or arming of any vessel, boat or water craft, or bring or cause to be brought within the jurisdiction of this state, any vessel, boat or water craft, with intent that such vessel, boat or water craft, shall be employed to disturb the peace and tranquility of the United States, or if any person or persons shall, within the jurisdiction of this state, raise, or attempt to raise, enlist, or attempt to enlist any person, party or army, or attempt to march any
party or army through this state, or if any person shall knowingly enlist or engage in any project or enterprise, with intent to act against the peace and tranquility of the United States as aforesaid; every such person or persons so offending, shall, upon conviction before the supreme court, be fined in a sum not exceeding four thousand dollars each, and imprisoned for a term not exceeding three years—and every such vessel boat or water craft, with her tackle, apparel and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition or stores which may have been procured for the building or equipment thereof, shall be forfeited to the use of the state.
And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons shall begin, or set on foot, or provide or prepare any vessel, boat or water craft, or any materials, arms, ammunition or stores for any military expedition or enterprise, with intention to disturb the peace and tranquility of the United States, or with such intention shall enter or bring within the jurisdiction of this state, any vessel, boat or water craft, or any materials, arms, ammunition or stores; or if any person or persons shall raise or attempt to raise, enlist, or engage any person, party or army, or attempt to march any party or army through this state, or if any person shall knowingly engage or enlist in any project or enterprise, with intent to act against the peace and tranquility of the United States, as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for the governor of this state, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to issue his warrant to any sheriff, coroner or any officer of the militia above the rank of captain, authorising and requiring such sheriff, coroner or officer of the militia, to arrest and secure such person or persons, and to take possession of, and detain such vessel, boats or water craft, and such materials, arms, ammunition and stores as aforesaid.
And be it further enacted, That where any person or persons shall be arrested as aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the officer so arresting him to make return of his warrant to, and convey the person or persons, before one of the judges of the supreme court, or president of the court of common pleas, whose duty it shall be, if he find probable cause for such arrest, at his discretion to commit the person or persons so arrested to close custody, or to admit him or them to bail, with four sufficient sureties, and in a sum not to exceed fifty thousand dollars each, conditioned for his appearance before the next supreme court for the county in which such person or persons may have been arrested, to answer to the subject matter of the said warrant, and in the mean time that he or they will engage in no enterprise or project hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States.
And be it further enacted, That when any vessel, boat or water craft, or any materials, arms, ammunition or stores shall be taken possession of, and detained in manner aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the officer so detaining them, to keep them securely until the next session of the supreme court for the county in which they may be so detained, in order to the execution of the prohibition and penalties of this act; and for that purpose it shall be lawful, in every such case, for the governor, or such other person as he may have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the power of the state or the militia thereof, as he may judge necessary.
And be it further enacted, That if any sheriff, coroner, or officer of the militia above the rank of captain, to whom such warrant may be directed as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to obey the direction thereof, or shall not use all possible exertions to carry into effect the said warrant, or shall not convey any person in manner aforesaid, or shall not keep secure the said vessels, boats, or water crafts, or the said materials, arms, ammunition or stores, such officer shall, on conviction thereof, before any court of competent jurisdiction, be fined in a sum not exceeding two thousand dollars, and imprisoned not exceeding four years.
And be it further enacted, That if any captain or other commanding officer, of a company of militia, after having received eight hours notice from any person empowered as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to give notice to the individuals of his company; or if any person after having received four hours notice, shall refuse or neglect to appear at the place appointed, armed with a musket or rifle, with at least sixteen bullets and sixteen rounds of powder, or when assembled, shall refuse or neglect to obey the person to whom the said warrant may be directed, or any one whom he may appoint, or shall refuse or neglect to obey any directions of the persons empowered as aforesaid, which may be in conformity with the provisions of this act, any such person or persons shall be, on conviction thereof, before any court of competent jurisdiction, fined in a sum not
exceeding one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned for a time not exceeding one year.
And be it further enacted, That for all services performed under this act, the person or persons so performing, shall receive such compensation as the governor may deem just and reasonable, and that for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses incident to this act, the sum of one thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated subject to the order of the governor.
And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue in force for the space of one year, and until the end of the next session of the general assembly, and no longer.
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOS: KIRKER, Speaker of the Senate.
Dec. 6th.
On Thursday last Mr. Cass introduced the following resolution, which was agreed to and passed both houses without one dissenting voice.
Resolved unanimously, by the General Assembly of the state of Ohio, That the governor be requested to transmit to the President of the United States the following address: To THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq. President of the United States.
Sir, At a time when the public mind throughout the union is agitated with alarming reports, respecting the existence and designs of a party hostile to the welfare and prosperity of our country, we deem it a duty incumbent on us, to express to the executive of the union our attachment to the government of the United States, and our confidence in its administration. Whatever may be the intentions of desperate and abandoned men, respecting the destruction of that constitution, which has raised us to our present elevated rank among the nations of the world, and which is our only security for the future, we trust they will find very few advocates in the state of Ohio. We express the feelings and opinions of our constituents when we say, that no arts of intriguing men; no real or visionary prospect of advantage will ever induce us to sever that bond of union, which is our only security against domestic violence and foreign invasion. Believing that the fundamental maxims of rational liberty have guided you in the administration of our government, we hesitate not to express our full & entire confidence in your councils and conduct. Enjoying every blessing, which as men and as citizens we could desire, and in a country fertile in nature's choicest gifts, we should deem it presumptuous indeed, to hazard, by intestine dissensions, these incalculable advantages. We trust that public rumour has magnified the danger, but should the designs in agitation be as destructive as represented, we have no doubt but all fear will shortly be dissipated before the indignation of our citizens. That you may long live to enjoy the confidence and attachment of the American people, is the sincere and unanimous wish of the legislature of the state of Ohio.
In addition to the foregoing information, extracted from the Scioto Gazette, letters from Ohio state that ten boats have been seized, and that Tyler and Blennerhasset had fled.
We have likewise received the following letters.
Extract of a letter from the governor of Ohio to a member of Congress, dated Dec. 14, at night.
"I have this night received a letter from Marietta announcing the seizure of Blennerhasset's flotilla by a party of our militia in obedience to my orders. Blennerhasset and Comfort Tyler have escaped."
Extract of a letter, dated Frankfort, (Ken.) Dec. 6, to a gentleman in this city.
"On the 22nd ult. a committee was appointed to enquire into, the conduct of the hon. Benjamin Sebastian; the result of the enquiry was, that communications and conferences contrary to the constitution of Kentucky and of the U. S. were had and carried on by Sebastian as the representative of Messrs. Innes, Nicholas, & Murry, with colonel Giozo, the representative of the Baron de Corandelet, the governor-general of Louisiana; in 1795, and 1797, a communication which had for its object the separation of the country west of the Alleghany mountains was made to Mr. Sebastian, and by Sebastian to Innes & Nicholas, but not to Murry, and it was also proved that Sebastian had received in the years 1801 and 2, 2000 as a pension from the Spanish government. He has resigned his office as judge in order to save the trouble of removing him from office."
The whole of the evidence containing 60 pages is ordered to be printed and a copy sent to each representative from the state to the Congress of the U. S.
Indictments have been prepared against col. Burr and John Adair, but they were not found by the Grand Jury, the contents of the indictments I do not know only from report, which says they were for setting on foot an expedition against Mexico, a province of Spain."
Extract of a letter dated
Chillicothe, Dec. 11, 1806.
"Our court is protracted to considerable length. Yesterday a certain Dennis Casset, merchant of Wheeling, was arrested by the governor in virtue of the act recently passed. This day the court consisting of judges Tod and Simmes have had the case of Casset before them—about 12 or 15 witnesses were examined in the cause. The evidence was not conclusive, but highly suspicious and strongly circumstantial of his being concerned in Burr's plot—he offered to enlist men and give 10 dollars, bounty, he insinuated that the President was concerned in Burr's scheme if any was on foot, he drank col. Burr's health, and wished him success in his revolutionizing plan, he induced others to drink Burr's health, and huzzed for Burr. He had made use of a number of threats and loose expressions—he was going to move to Orleans, he would not suffer his boats to be examined, he would mount a swivel and kill any person that molested him. It was this evening decided that he was a proper subject for the laws to operate on, and ordered to be committed unless he gave bail in 10,000 dollars. At his request a grand jury was ordered, and the cause will be decided this term."
In the legislature of Ohio, on the 11th inst. Mr. Cass presented, according to order, "a bill to suspend the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus, and for other purposes," which was read the first time.
Letters have been received in this city from the state of Ohio, which say at the latest dates from Kentucky, the legislature of that state were deliberating with closed doors.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting two statements of the importations in American and foreign vessels, from the 1st of October, 1804, to the 30th of September, 1805, which were referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. Stanton, the petition of Benony Simmons was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. R. Nelson presented the petition of William Law, which was referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. S. Smith presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of Franklin, Penn. praying for a new post road, which was referred to the Post office committee.
Mr. Wickes presented a memorial from a general committee of the republicans of the city of New York, expressing their high confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of the administration of the national government, representing the vulnerable situation of that part, and praying that it may be placed in an adequate and permanent situation of defence.
Referred to the committee appointed on so much of the message of the President as relates to the subject of fortifications.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee appointed for that purpose, presented a bill authorising the proprietors of squares and lots in the city of Washington to have the same subdivided and admitted to record, which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday.
Mr. Goodwyn presented the petition of William and John Bell, which was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Claiborne, the petition of Amy Dardin was referred to the committee on claims barred by the statute of limitations.
Mr. Early called for the order of the day, on the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves.
Mr. Fisk hoped the consideration of this bill would be postponed, that the report of the committee on measures for the defence of the frontier might be taken up. He considered it high time to proceed to the consideration of this subject. The chairman of the select committee (Mr. J. Randolph) had been attending for two days, and was now absent, he presumed, in consequence of the feeble state of his health.
Mr. Early said he had no disposition to press his motion, in case other more important business required attention. On this point the House would decide for themselves.
Having disagreed to the motion of Mr. Early—Ayes 20—the House agreed to consider the report of the select committee called for by Mr. Fisk, and went into committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair.—

The first resolution having been read as follows:
1. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law to fortify and defend such position on the Mississippi, below the city of New Orleans, as the President of the U. S. shall designate for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law for guarding the approaches to the same from the east.
Mr. Fisk observed that the city of New Orleans was in such a situation as to require some additional fortifications. Those at present erected on the Mississippi were not in the most eligible position to guard the place; and it was also considered necessary that some measures should be taken to guard it against any hostile approaches from the east. Perhaps a small vessel and some gun boats might be requisite, as well as some batteries, the expense of which would not be great.
Mr. G. W. Campbell observed that very little need be said on this resolution. He would barely remark, in addition to what had been said by the gentleman from Vermont, that this subject had been considered as having been recommended by the President as proper to be taken up immediately. There was at present no defence of the mouth of the Mississippi below New Orleans. That place was therefore greatly exposed from that quarter, and measures consequently became necessary to guard it against the invasion of a foreign enemy, and from attacks that might be made from our own country, if there existed any persons that harbored such a design. He understood that some distance above the mouth of the river was contemplated as an eligible situation for fortification, at a point where there had been a fort, but which had gone much to decay. It would either be necessary to repair this fort, or to erect another. He had also been informed that it was practicable for vessels of some burthen to make an attack on New Orleans from the lake, and thence the necessity of guarding the place against any attack from the east. The question was then put, and the resolution agreed to without a division.
The second resolution was then read as follows:
2. Resolved, That the President of the U. S. be authorised 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 thousand men,) who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expense, and armed, and otherwise equipped, at the expense of the U. S., except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities; who shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same, and when called into actual service and whilst remaining in the same shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and allowance for clothing with the regular troops of the U. S.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said this resolution had been introduced for the purpose of putting into the hands of the executive a disposable force, which might be called out at a moment's notice, whenever the exigency of affairs might require it. By an act of the last session the President had been authorised to call on the executives of the several states for a detachment of the militia, and he was authorised to accept of volunteers as a part of the detachment. But that act did not authorise the President to accept of volunteers until such detachment should be called forth. This restriction had produced considerable inconvenience. It had left the government without any organised force until the detachment was called out. By the present resolution the President was authorised to receive the offers of volunteer companies, that they might be organised, and be ready to enter into actual service at any moment. There was good reason to believe that there was a number of citizens of the U. S. willing to offer their services sufficient to prevent any attack on the frontier, or any other attempt that might be made to disturb the peace of the nation. Offers, to a considerable extent, had been already made. There could be no objection to vesting the President with authority to accept these offers, as it was not intended to incur any expense until the volunteers were called into actual service.
Mr. C. added that the services of these volunteers might be fully depended on, to defend the country, in case any hostile attempt should be made. Those who offered their services voluntarily, it would be admitted, were as worthy of reliance as men compelled to serve, or those who served entirely from pecuniary considerations. For these reasons he believed that no measures could be adopted, better calculated to repel invasion, or suppress any attempt that might be made against the peace of the nation.
Mr. Dana said, he observed that the chairman of the select committee had addressed a letter to the secretary of war requesting information with regard to the number of troops in the army of the U. S. to which an answer had been given by the Secretary, stating their amount, and the different stations at which they were posted.
Mr. D. said he wished to know whether there was any necessity for any additional force, and to decide this point he called for the reading of the law fixing the military establishment.
This law having been read, Mr. D. remarked that this law was silent as to the amount of the marine corps. He would wish some gentleman, acquaint-
ed with the subject, to give him this information.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he would barely observe that the message of the President, who must be considered as best acquainted with the situation of our troops, and such measures as are necessary to secure the frontiers, had stated the necessity of adopting measures to organise the militia that might be called out, or of obtaining volunteers.
[Mr. C. here quoted the message.] It would seem upon this that he meant to intimate the necessity of adopting such a measure, as was contemplated by the resolution. As to the information received from the secretary of war Mr. C. presumed every gentleman could estimate the number on the frontiers as well as the secretary, as he advised us where the others were stationed, as well as that all the corps were nearly full.
Mr. Dana said he would freely acknowledge that one of the objects, which induced him to rise, was to obtain information as to the state of affairs, and the means we possessed of securing the country. He did suppose the House entitled to this information. He did suppose it proper for the Secretary of War to say what troops were in actual service. It required but superficial knowledge to know that the number of troops on paper were very different from the number of active troops. The last was what he wanted. Gentlemen had referred to the statement of the Secretary, and had said it supplied the means of making this estimate. But did they not know that the number which composed a company of artillery was not the same with that which composed a company of infantry? The Secretary did not in his letter discriminate between them. Mr. D. said he was willing to vote for whatever measures were necessary for the defence of the country; but he did believe that the representatives of the people, before they voted for such measures, had a right to more satisfactory information.
Mr. Chandler observed that he believed the Secretary of War had given information from which every member could adduce the information that the gentleman from Connecticut professed to desire. He tells us that the peace establishment is nearly complete; and as to the difference in the number of men that compose a company of infantry and artillery, it was too trifling to make any material difference in the estimate. The Secretary had not confined himself to stating the amount of our forces on paper; but had expressly declared that they are nearly complete. As to the marine corps, Mr. C. said he did not know whether he was correct, but he had always considered it as more appurtenant to the naval than the military establishment; information relative to which could not therefore be expected from the Secretary of War.
Mr. Dana replied that all the information given by the Secretary was that the companies were nearly complete. Who could say what was meant by nearly complete? It might mean that they were four-fifths full, as it was known that in common cases this was considered as tolerably full. Mr. D. said he wished for more precise information, and for one he entered his protest against so incomplete a statement. He did not think the representatives of the people should acquiesce in such a course. As to calling forth volunteers he did not know that he had any objection to it; though perhaps, a more efficient force might be proper.
Mr. Bidwell said that the gentleman from Connecticut had not satisfied him that he was so ignorant as he professed to be. It appeared to him, on the contrary, that he had before him all the means of information that could be thought necessary. It was objected that the Secretary instead of stating the exact return of each corps, had merely stated that they were nearly complete: It was true the Secretary had not stated the numbers in each company, whether there were two, or three, or half a dozen men wanting in each. This was not, perhaps, practicable; but the information, as to their present state, was given in terms sufficiently definite, when it was said they were nearly complete.
Another point of difficulty is that the Secretary has not specified whether the eighteen companies posted at the different places named are artillery or infantry. It appears from his letters that eighteen companies are stationed at various places, and that the residue, to the number of twenty two, are with the army under the command of the brigadier general. If any further information were required, he could not see the object.
Whether the present state of things was such as to authorise the President to accept of volunteers, every gentleman would judge for himself. It had rightly been observed by a gentleman on the committee, that the volunteers would not be called out, though in a state of readiness, until there was actual occasion for them. An objection raised against a former establishment of this kind would not apply to this; for the officers were under this resolution to be appointed by the states, and not by the President of the United States. Mr. Bidwell concluded by saying it appeared to him, not only safe, but reasonable and necessary to give the President this authority.
Mr. Quincy said he would ask gentlemen what effect the resolution was likely to produce; whether there were any such associations of volunteers on the frontier as were contemplated in the resolution, and whether these associations were in such a situation as to enable them to render efficient services? He wished likewise to know the probable amount of those who were likely to
offer their services to the President. An answer to these questions would enable him to decide whether this force, added to that of the regulars, would be competent to defend the country.
Mr. G. W. Campbell replied that it would take a considerable time to answer definitely the questions of the gentleman from Massachusetts; but such data as the select committee possessed he would state. It was not contemplated to confine the offer of volunteers to the frontiers or to the adjacent territories. On the contrary, it was proposed to authorise the President to accept the services of volunteers from any part of the union. Nor was it necessary that those who offered their services should have associated as volunteers before this authority is given to the President. Mr. C. said he had understood that several corps of volunteers had already offered their services; that two or three regiments had offered in the western country; that similar offers had been made in other states; and the papers would show that a like offer had been made in Philadelphia. This afforded sufficient ground for believing that a competent number of volunteers would offer for any exigency.
The question was then taken on the second resolution, which was agreed to without a division—when the committee rose and reported their agreement to the resolutions.
The House having agreed to consider the report of the committee of the whole,
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to fill the blank in the first resolution with the word "thirty," which the House agreed to without a division.
Mr. G. W. Campbell then moved to fill the second blank with the word "two."
Mr. Talmadge suggested some difficulty which would probably arise from the ambiguous language of the resolution—to which Mr. G. W. Campbell replied that an attentive reading of the resolution was sufficient to remove it.
(To be continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29.
The great importance of the intelligence from the Westward, has superseded much miscellaneous matter, as well as Congressional proceedings.
The House of Representatives were principally engaged on Friday on the bill for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S. which was re-committed to a select committee.
They adjourned over to Monday. The resolutions as agreed to on Wednesday, are as follows:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, to fortify and defend such position on the Mississippi, below the city of New Orleans, as the President of the United States shall designate, for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law, for guarding the approaches to the same from the east.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be authorised 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 otherwise equipped at the expense of the United States, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities; who shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same; and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining in the same, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and allowance for clothing, with the regular troops of the United States.
The Palladium of Frankfort says that Col. Burr was present in the Circuit Court on the 2nd instant.
A crowd of reflections, arising out of the recent intelligence from the Westward, press themselves upon us. Whether we consider this intelligence, as it respects the virtue and patriotism of our western brethren, the energy of the administration of the general government, or as developing the powers of our federal republican system, we have abundant reason for admiration and exultation. Events, as important as numerous, have long since convinced every reflecting man that the ultimate establishment of liberty in the world depends upon the experiment, as it has been termed, which we are now trying. Men, either enslaved by the prejudices of the old world, or incapable of correctly appreciating the effects of new principles, or a new application of them, have invariably told us that our system, however perfect in theory, will not stand the test of practice. Deploring the frailty of man and all his works, they have predicted that violence, from within or without, will, sooner or later, subvert it. In vain have they been told that the American people are more virtuous and enlightened on the subject of government than any nation that has preceded them; and that to them would belong the rare felicity of understanding, pursuing and guarding their own happiness. Drawing their irrefutable analogies from Europe, they have predicted the final overthrow of our liberties by the same means of fraud and violence which have prostrated the fairest empires raised in that region of the earth. Numerous have been the victims of this species of reasoning;
which, it cannot be denied, has produced a considerable degree of diffidence in the durability of a republican system of government.
The advocates of this system have, however, only asked its opponents to give the experiment a fair trial; to suffer it to develop its tendencies; and not to pronounce its doom, until time should unfold its operation. Contemplating in it, as they thought, the seeds of eternal renovation, and constant improvement, they have honorably to themselves, and no less honorably to human nature, declared their confidence in its stability, and its perfect competency to secure the happiness of communities. They have most truly observed that time alone would furnish a conclusive answer to the calumnies of its open enemies, and the forebodings of its timid friends.
The events, of which we speak, afford in part this answer. They demonstrate the energy, the irresistible energy of our system under the superintendence of men possessed of the national confidence. They prove that in a great exigency of state their will becomes the law, and that this law will be enforced with a celerity that even despotisms cannot outdo. They prove that the salus populi , in such a posture of affairs, subdues every minor feeling, and directs on its irresistible tide, the public indignation to its proper objects. They demonstrate that, beautiful and well adjusted as the republican theory is, its practice is no less perfect.
The conduct of our western brethren is their best eulogium: the highest terms of panegyric cannot embellish it. In the comprehensive language of ancient days when liberty still glowed in the breasts of men, "they have deserved well of their country." They have demonstrated that the state governments are the best organs which could have been devised, for carrying into full and complete effect the will of the general government on objects in which the common welfare is deeply involved: that, in truth, the one is the head, and the other the arm of authority, and that what one wills, the other will execute. Nor can we fail to be forcibly impressed with the efficiency of the militia on this occasion, who have discharged the duties devolved upon them with the precision of regular troops. For ourselves, we have invariably confided in the patriotism of the western country; and this event shews their supreme devotion to liberty and order, and to those whom the nation has constituted its depositaries. Let calumny hereafter cease its traduction; or, rather, let its malignant reproaches continue to be the monument at once of its folly and depravity.
Equally important is the view which this subject presents of the power of an administration possessed of the national confidence. It puts beyond all question its competency to carry its measures into effect with a promptitude and decision, which may be expected hereafter to have the happiest effect, not merely on the treasonable schemes which may have been formed, but likewise on their formation. Ambition, however ardent or profligate, will shrink from such an unequal contest. The hope of impunity will no longer be dreamt of, but a certain and irremediable fate be expected; and thus afford us all the superior advantages of prevention over cure.
Party or personal hostility has flattered itself with the idea, or attempted to impress it upon others, that the present administration is feeble; that it wants energy to meet a trying exigency. Let this delusion or falsehood be no longer cherished. We venture to predict that no dispassionate or sensible man will, after this recent demonstration of decision and prudence, continue its dupe.
But we confess, that our highest gratification flows from the development, furnished by these events, of the traits of our federal republican system. They present a splendid triumph of the republican principle. They are the germ of still greater and more important developments. They lead to our cherishing correct and dignified expectations of the future destiny of our country, and of the influence of our example on the whole world. If we mistake not, while they inspire us with confidence in our own power, they will impress others with a sense of its extent. They will be a salutary admonition as well to violence without, as to treason within our limits. To both they will prove that our resources, on our own terra firma, are inexhaustible, and that he who promises himself with a successful invasion of our rights, must be backed by a much greater physical force than is concentrated in six millions of freemen.
Not to rejoice at such events would betray the apathy of a slave, and manifest an insensibility unworthy of an American.
A letter has been received from Gen. Wilkinson, dated Nov. 30th at New Orleans. At that time the larger part of our forces were descending the Red river, under Col. Cushing. The latest information previously received from New Orleans was only to the 7th of November, and the intermediate intelligence is consequently wanting. But it is to be inferred from the return of our troops to the Mississippi that amicable arrangements have been made with the Spanish commanders, who have probably agreed to their forces remaining at Natchez.
Gen. Wilkinson writes that, in conversation with Governor Claiborne, and captain Shaw of the navy, he was taking decisive measures to protect the mouth of the Mississippi, as well as several stations above, effectually to guard against any hostile attempts that might
be made from without or within our limits.
Extract of a letter from Governor Tiffey, dated Dec. 14, 1806, to the Secretary of War.
"I have this night received yours of the 26th of November, directing that 150 or 200 volunteer militia may be immediately raised under the authority of the U. S. to take post at Marietta, for the express purpose of preventing the flotilla from moving from the Muskingum river, which is believed to have been built with hostile views, and observing that the troops so raised shall while in service receive the pay and rations allowed by law.
"The same mail that brought yours brought me also a communication from Judge Meigs of Marietta, informing me that in obedience to my instructions sent to him by virtue of a law of our state passed about a week ago (an account of which I enclosed to the President) a detachment of our militia on the night of the 10th inst. seized ten of the bateaux as they were descending the Muskingum river, and that four more remain on the stocks unfinished, which will be also arrested. These bateaux were 40 feet long, very wide, covered and constructed to carry one company of men each. 100 barrels of provisions were on board those seized, and 100 more not got on board. It appears notice had been sent on of my orders being issued by some spy or other, and they were hurrying off; but they are happily secured. Comfort Tyler (styled by his men col. Tyler) was lying with a number of fast rowing boats at Blennerhasset's Island, and my informant adds with a number of men (50 were counted) armed indiscriminately with muskets, pistols, cutlasses, &c. waiting for the Muskingum flotilla to join them, in order to descend the river—that they were alarmed upon hearing of the militia being in motion, and had cantinees placed, and lanterns burning at different parts of the island—that Blennerhasset and Tyler have pushed down the river, and left the boats to follow them, upon hearing of those on the Muskingum being seized.
"In this state of things I have thought it best, which I hope will meet with your approbation, to send off an express this night to Marietta, and another to Cincinnati. At Marietta I have appointed, by virtue of your letter, one major, one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, and directed to be raised a company of sixty non-commissioned officers, privates, and musicians, to guard the flotilla arrested, and guard the river Ohio; and arrest any boats or armaments which may come down. At Cincinnati I have directed to be raised two companies, each consisting of one major, one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, and sixty non-commissioned officers, privates and musicians. These troops will be under arms in one day after my expresses arrive. I have at Cincinnati ordered two pieces of artillery to be planted on the bank of the river, to keep spies every ten miles up the river to give notice of the approach of the boats—to throw a bridge of boats across the river, and not to suffer a boat to pass unexamined, or sink every one which shall attempt forcibly to pass.
"I believe the Muskingum flotilla, and Comfort Tyler's flotilla, were the whole of the boats prepared for this secret expedition, and that they were to take troops on board below our state, and depended on these boats and provisions, &c. to enable them to prosecute the enterprise. We have therefore completely frustrated their intentions. The Muskingum flotilla is secured, and I have no doubt but that I shall soon give you a good account of Tyler's.
Extract of a letter from Return J. Meigs, Esq. dated Marietta, Dec. 17.
"The governor of Ohio having commissioned me to carry into effect a law of the state, passed the 6th inst. entitled "An act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquillity of the U. S. within the jurisdiction of this state." I have on the 9th, by a detachment of the militia, seized fifteen bateaux and about two hundred barrels of provisions prepared on the Muskingum river (by Hamner Blennerhasset, a colleague of col. Burr) for a military expedition against the dominions of Spain, and for other purposes. I issued a warrant for the apprehension of Blennerhasset, who resided thirteen miles below this, and without the jurisdiction of this state. He fled immediately upon hearing of the seizure of the boats, in the night, with Comfort Tyler and about fifty men, in fast rowing boats. He is pursued by land in order to head him, at some point on the Ohio. Tyler's flotilla passed this in the night. Had not the mail failed us from Washington for a whole trip, we should have received the President's proclamation in time to have seized Blennerhasset, Tyler and his whole party.
"The bateaux preparing and prepared on the Ohio, at different places, for a length of 600 miles, are all of the same model, and will carry from 40 to 60 men, and are calculated to ascend shallow rivers.
"Capt. Stoddert, with the U. S. troops, have just left this place; the ice retards his progress.
A letter of the date of 17th Dec. from Marietta says, "I have no doubt but that col. Burr will push his projects, and that a considerable number of men will collect near the mouth of the Ohio, ready to execute them. Unless disappointed by checks I expect they may seize arms at the arsenal at Newport, Kentucky, if not opposed by the militia at Cincinnati, which would doubtless be the case."

Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Erie, Penn. to a member of Congress, dated Dec. 10, 1806.
I have this day seen John Reed since his return here. He has been recruiting for a secret expedition, to God knows where, but declares that it is countenanced by the government. A great number is going from this and the adjoining counties. I am pressed very much to join them, but will not till I am satisfied that it is authorized by the government, for that I hold sacred and will support and defend it with my life when necessity requires it. As you are at the fountain of information a word from you will be sufficient.
His name in full is Charles John Reed.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Frankfort (Ken.) dated December 6, 1806.
Sebastian resigned, but not before the pension he had been charged with receiving from Spain had been mentioned to the House of Representatives, and the committee to which the subject was referred prosecuted the enquiry without attending to the resignation. C. Wilkins and James Martin, of Lexington, and Thomas Bullitt of Louisville fully established the fact—the latter and Mr. Innes stated what they conceived to be the consideration. A letter was received from Baron Carondelet by Sebastian in 1795 mentioning a wish on the part of the crown of Spain to make some commercial concessions to this country, and requesting that some agent might be sent down to treat of the subject. Sebastian consulted one or two friends, I think Innes and Nicholas, and went down himself with their concurrence a treaty was formed requiring to little or nothing the duties we had been subject to at New Orleans. This treaty was read by Mr. I. Nothing was stipulated on our part. Our goods will be expected in exchange for the favor, and Sebastian was promised a pension for the trouble he had taken in the business of 2000 dollars per annum. The treaty took place with Gayoso. This the witnesses had from Sebastian himself very lately after the conversation on the subject of the pension had become general. But Mr. I. on his second appearance before the committee stated another transaction, that in '96 or '97 a letter was received from Dr. Powers directed to Messrs. S. N. I. M. meaning Sebastian, Nicholas, Innes, Murray, it contained another from Carondelet giving full power to the Doctor. The latter proposed a separation from the union, and detailed the means; arms, ammunition, men & money were offered 200,000 dollars, the sum mentioned. Murray was not consulted. Sebastian wrote to Nicholas and Innes that whatever they agreed on he would accede to. N. and I. disagreed and wrote a joint answer; they sent it to Sebastian, but what he did with it I know not. He made no communication on the subject to the general government because J. Adams was then President, and he was afraid of a standing army here—All the testimony will be published—Mr. Brown declared on oath that he knew nothing of the transactions. Mr. Burr has been twice before a Grand Jury, Davies had the first discharged for want of a witness. Yesterday the second found a verdict for him. He was accused of a design to attack Mexico. From what I have been able to gather from the jurors the testimony established the design of a settlement on the Washita grant which B. purchased from Lynch and L. from Van Bastrop. This grant is now said to be confirmed by the commissioners below. One or two of the witnesses said something concerning the agreement of the people hired to act as volunteers in case war should take place between the U. States and Spain.
FEDERAL COURT—KENTUCKY, DISTRICT.
TUESDAY, November 25th, 1806.
This day came the attorney for the United States and moved the court to award a warrant to summon a grand jury to appear here on Tuesday the 26th day of this term, to enquire upon the breach of the laws of the United States, alluded to in the affidavit filed on the sixth day of this term by the said attorney, and upon such other matters as may be submitted to them. And on the farther motion of the said attorney for the United States, stating that it was necessary to have subpoenas issued to compel the attendance of witnesses to give testimony to the said grand jury to support the indictments he intends to prefer against the said Aaron Burr, Esq. it is ordered that the clerk issue subpoenas upon the request of the said attorney for witnesses.
TUESDAY, December 2.
The grand jury ordered to be summoned to this day having appeared were empanelled and sworn. Judge Innes then delivered to them the following charge:
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury, YOU are convened this day upon a special occasion. The event exhibits to the world the importance of the institution which secures to the citizens of America the inquiry of a grand jury in all cases affecting either life or liberty.
Grand jurors are constituted judges of the actions of their fellow-citizens, which they are to examine agreeably to that rule, which compels mankind to make their moral actions conformable to it.
This rule of action is defined to be the law of the land, from which we ought not to deviate, and which it is our duty to obey, by conforming to all its requisites.
The law doth not restrain a man's actions otherwise than by exhibiting a
penalty for a breach thereof; it is therefore clearly understood that all our actions are lawful which are not prohibited.
Men of virtuous minds find no difficulty in conforming to and squaring their actions with the rules prescribed by law. It is the vicious part of mankind, who have from time to time, and in all past ages, given rise to the many penal laws which are enacted in every well regulated government, to prevent the perpetration of acts of violence upon persons or property, or acts which are considered injurious to government.
If a man commits an act which the law prohibits, it is rebelling against the society in which he lives, and setting the penalty of the law at defiance. Reason and justice require that such a man should be punished for his rash and presumptuous deed. It is the duty of one and all who compose the society to exert their united endeavors in bringing the offender to trial and punishment, not only with a view of correcting the culprit for his disobedience, but by exemplary punishment to deter others from the perpetration of crimes and misdemeanors.
It is the duty of those persons who are entrusted with the administration of government to keep a watchful eye over the conduct of their fellow-citizens; to prevent as far as practicable the breach of the laws, and to direct an enquiry to be made whenever a probable cause shall require it.
This enquiry when requisite, at an early stage of the business becomes, gentlemen, your particular province. All the penal laws of the American government are subject to your examination, and it is your duty to enquire whether any of our fellow-citizens have committed offences prohibited by them within this district; and if the knowledge of any offence is known to your body, or in the course of your enquiries if it shall be proved to you that any person has been guilty of a breach of the laws, you are to make it known in order that the culprit may be brought to a trial, and upon conviction receive the punishment affixed to the offence.
To the faithful discharge of this duty you have solemnly engaged in the presence of God and your country, to enquire diligently and true presentment make of all offences which shall come to your knowledge upon the present occasion. Act therefore with deliberation—with impartiality—without favor or affection to any person. Be superior to all manner of temptation—to fear or resentment, and make truth the standard of your proceedings. This line of conduct will be the means of convicting and punishing the guilty—of acquitting the innocent; and produce in your own minds the pleasing reflection of having conscientiously discharged the trust committed to you.
Your duty, gentlemen, is of a two fold nature, viz. to find indictments and make presentments.—An indictment is the verdict of the jurors, founded on the accusation of a third person, and is drawn by the immediate officer of the government, specially authorized to prosecute in her behalf; upon which the jury endorse a true bill—or not a true bill, agreeably to the testimony adduced to them.
A presentment is the special act of the grand jury, founded upon their knowledge of an offence, or upon the information of some individual made to their body.
In making presentments it is necessary to examine the several statutes inflicting penalties, as to the time limited for instituting prosecutions. If they be silent as to that point you will refer to the 32d section of the "act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States." Be careful to note down in any presentment you shall make, the time and place, when and where the offence was committed—if made by an informer, set his name down at the foot of the presentment, together with the place of his residence.
The particular laws to which I shall at this time request your attention, you will find under the following titles, viz. An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States; an act to punish frauds committed on the bank of the United States; an act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified; an act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers; an act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
To the 5th section of the last law, your enquiry will, I expect, be particularly directed.
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury—In your retirement I require you to consider well the situation in which you are placed. You are said to be the great palladium of liberty, and the bulwark standing between the chief executive power and the citizen, to shield and protect him against oppression. Standing in this important situation it will become you to examine well the evidence which may be adduced to you; and carefully to distinguish between that which is legal and that which is illegal.—Confine the examination of the witnesses to the facts which shall be stated in the indictment to be preferred to you.—Confine the examination to facts within their own knowledge, & do not permit them to relate that which has been told them by others, because that is hearsay and not legal evidence. A proper attention to this subject will save you much trouble, and it is proper that you should be thus circumspect, because, your examination is confined to the prosecuting witnesses only, but from them I trust you will extract the truth and the whole truth; and confine your enquiries to facts committed within the district, because your jurisdiction cannot exceed its limits.
Although, gentlemen, you are thus placed as a barrier against oppression, it is nevertheless your duty to accuse upon legal evidence those who are guilty, that they may be exhibited to public view, tried and punished agreeable to law; otherwise you defeat the object of your institution, & will permit the fundamental principles of government to be subverted.
Gentlemen, you will now retire and consider of the subjects which shall be submitted to your consideration. If any difficulty occurs, the court will be ready to advise you.
Frankfort, (Ken.) Dec. 5th.
The Grand Jury are happy to inform the Court, that no violent disturbance of the public tranquility, or breach of the laws, has come to their knowledge.
We have no hesitation in declaring, that having carefully examined and scrutinized all the testimony which has come before us, as well on the charges against Aaron Burr, as those contained in the indictment preferred to us against John Adair, that there has been no testimony before us which does in the smallest degree, criminate the conduct of either of those persons; nor can we from all the enquiries and investigation of the subject, discover that any thing improper or injurious to the interest of the government of the United States, or contrary to the laws thereof, is designed, or contemplated by either of them.
December 5th.
Abra. Hite, foreman, William Steele, George Madison, John Patrick, Thomas Lewis, Richd. Apperson, P. B. Omisby, George Greer, Richd. Davenport, E. M. Covington, Abra. Owen, Thomas Johnson, Robert Johnson, Nicholas Lafon, John Kenton, N. Miller, J. Winlock, Richard Fox, Richard Price, Nathl. Hart, John Bacon, Thomas Relpals.
A true copy from the records of my office as clerk of the district court of the United States, in and for the Kentucky district, this 5th day of December, 1806, and of the independence of the United States the thirty-first.
Attest, THO: TUNSTALL, C. R. D. C.
There were seventeen witnesses, mostly the intimate friends of col. Burr. It appeared clearly on the examination that the rumour circulated throughout the United States, that col. Burr's object was to divide the union, & to separate the Eastern from the Western states, is totally false & groundless.
The whole proceedings will be published in a few days, containing the testimony of all the witnesses—among whom are Street and Wood, Editors of the Western World; which will, we are authorized to say, give entire satisfaction to the public as to col. Burr, and acquit him of all suspicion and improper views.
PALLADIUM OFFICE—Frankfort, (Ken.) Dec. 5th, 1806.
Extract of a letter from the Consul of the United States at Trieste, dated 10th Sept. 1806.
The order prohibiting English and Russian vessels to enter this port, as well as the other ports of his Austrian majesty, is not recalled, but the English and Russians have not taken any hostile steps in consequence; and this port continues to be respected by the belligerent powers.
Many of our citizens conceiving it to be in a state of blockade, have changed the destination of their vessels: it may therefore be proper to inform you that this has never been the case, and from present appearances there is no probability of its becoming so.
Extract of a letter from the Consul of the United States at Cadiz, dated Oct. 31, 1806.
After a great deal of trouble the board of health here has been induced to permit our vessels to unload and load while in quarantine.
The brig Clarissa, arrived at New York, brings Cadiz dates to the 31st of October, and those of Madrid to the 14th. No intelligence of interest is received, except that contained in an address of the Prince of Peace, dated Oct. 5, to the Spanish nation, in which they are earnestly exhorted, as they have heretofore done, at periods "less perilous than the present," to furnish extraordinary supplies, and to turn out, in order to recruit the army "for the salvation of the country." No special reasons are assigned for these extraordinary exertions.
Lexington, Dec. 4.
Accounts from St. Louis, through various channels, as late as the 16th ult. go to contradict the reports from that place, published in our two last papers, of the disaffection of the people, and of the hoisting the Spanish standard, &c.—But on the contrary, represent a very large majority of the people as being warmly attached to the American government. Those who will recollect the kind of government they have in that territory, can easily conceive that the people will not rest contented under it, but it is detracting from their common sense to suppose that they will not put up with unavoidable temporary inconveniences, which in a short time they know will be removed.
Phil delphia, Dec. 24.
We have just learnt that the Spanish Minister has received a Gazette, published by authority in the Havanna, which contains an official detail of the recapitulation of Buenos Ayres—the information had been transmitted from Buenos Ayres to Peru, from Peru to Panama, from Panama to Carthagena, and thence to the Havanna, whence it has been received at New-York.
[Subsequent Philadelphia papers give the statement above referred to, from which it appears that the English lost 500 men, and that 1000 men with general Beresford and subordinate officers surrendered as prisoners of war.]
Several Subscribers to the National Intelligencer are in arrears. They are respectfully informed that payment must be made. The terms of the paper require the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance.
JOHN OTT,
DRUGGIST, CHYMIST and APOTHECARY, has received by late arrivals a fresh supply of genuine Drugs, Medicines, Chymical Preparations, and every article useful in Pharmacy, such as have met the approbation of eminent practitioners. Genuine patent medicines of every description, shop furniture, paints, dyes, fluffs, spices and perfumery; all of which he will dispose of on as low terms as the quality and original cost of the article will admit of. Physicians' and family recipes put up with the utmost care and attention, and all orders from city, town or country put up with accuracy and dispatch. In addition to the above, he has just received a supply of
PRESERVES, CONFECTIONS, FRUIT, &c. viz.
Preserved Limes, Pine, Apple, Oranges, Strawberries, Citron, Quinces, Peaches, Lemon Peel, Currant Jelly, Green Gage Marmalade, Lemon, Hoarhound, Cream and Mint Candy, Noyau Cordial, Syrup of Currant and Raspberry Vinegar, Mole and Orange Flower Water, Lemons, Oranges, Raisins, Currants, Almonds, Filberts, Malaga Grapes, Olives, Capers and Anchovies—London Mustard, Cayenne Pepper, Reduced Sweet Oil, Maconba Snuff, Havanna Segars, Improved shining liquid Blacking for Shoes and Boots, &c. &c. George Town, Dec. 29—2awaw&wtw
LOUISIANA GENERAL COURT, Of October term, 1806.
United States, vs. Rufus Easton. WE the undersigned jurors being duly summoned, elected, and sworn to try the indictment in this cause do certify that the conduct of Mr. Easton the defendant in relation to the contract made with David Fine named in the indictment was perfectly fair, honorable and honest; and that Mr. Easton is in no manner guilty of the charges alleged against him.
St. Louis, Nov. 1, 1806. Nathan Bush, Anthony C. Pormer, Green De Witt, Charles Lucas, Henry Maz, James Berry, Samuel Solomon, Darius Shaw, John Boly, William Johnson, Nicholas Boilvin, Anthony S. Badely.
I do hereby certify the above to be a true copy of the original paper presented by the jury to Rufus Easton, Esq. Dated St. Louis, Nov. 13th 1806. RUSSEL E. HICOK.
NOTICE.
IN pursuance of an order from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county the subscriber will offer for sale, on the 15th day of January next, if fair, if not the next fair day at the dwelling place of Samuel D. Beck, jun. late of said county deceased, in the town of Bladensburg, all the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, household and kitchen furniture, and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be a credit of 9 months, for all sums to the amount of 10 dollars & upwards, & for all sums under 10 dollars for cash, the purchaser or purchasers to give bond with approved security. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock A. M. ANDREW HAMILTON, admr. of S. D. Beck, jr.
Dic. 29—3t
COAL.
2800 Bushels of good VIRGINIA COAL just arrived and for sale at Lerr and Dalton's wharf near George Town, and at Thomas Hughes's yard in the city of Washington opposite the Bank. December 29—3t
THEATRE.
On Monday Evening, Dec. 29.
A grand INDIAN DANCE, and SHIAM BATTLE.
The Performance will commence, With a SPANISH DANCE by the Little American.
Dancing on the tight Rope.
A dance in character, with the balance pole by Miss LOUISA.
Miss CATHERINE will dance a korpse on the rope—after which a serious dance. A grotesque dance, by Madame MANFREDI—The moving board—she will dance without putting her feet on the rope, with the balance pole, and play a handsome air on the Mandoline, on the rope, without it.
After which the combat of the two flags by Mr. and Mrs. MANFREDI on the rope, the office dance. Mr. Manfredi will dance with two baskets tied to his feet—after which with two boys in the same manner, without the balance pole. He will beat the drum, perform the curious feat of the cloak, play the French horn, and jump backward and forward over a handkerchief.
TUMBLING AGILITY
OF THE CHILDREN, Who will perform several Feats on the Carpet in the Italian style.
Extraordinary Feats of the Tumblers, who will throw Somersets, backward and forward over tables and chairs.—Ground tumbling, with English and Spanish dances.
The Egyptian PYRAMIDS.
Mr. Manfredi with balance several positions on his arms, legs, &c. showing several perspectives in the Roman style. He will dance a Spanish FANDANGO over several EGGS.
Miss Catherine will dance a HORNIPIE. The whole to conclude with a PANTOMIME, CALLED
Harlequin Protected by a Lion,
OR HARLEQUIN STATUE.
Harlequin, Miss Catherine, Clown, Mr. Manfredi, Old man, Miss Louisa, Columbine, Mrs. Manfredi, Little Devil, The Little American, Magician, Mr. Menel.
In the course of the performance Harlequin will make a great variety of changes in his dress with great facility.
PERFORMANCES ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY.
The doors to be opened at FIVE, and performance to begin at Half past SIX.
Admittance—BOX ONE DOLLAR—FIFTY SEVENTY FIVE CENTS.
The place will be made comfortable by stoves.
No Segars to be smoked during the performance.
FOR SALE,
By LEWIS DEBLOIS, At his Store near the United States Navy Yard, city of Washington, a GENERAL ASSORTMENT of LIQUORS and GROCERIES, by who's sale and retail. December 29—1m
LAST night towed ashore in distress by the Sailors of the frigate Congress, a Brown Mare. For information call on board December 29—3t
20 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living about three miles from Hagerstown, in Washington county and state of Maryland, on Sunday the 14th inst. a Negro man named PATER about 35 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a dark complexion. He is a thick chunky fellow, and has a sour look—had on when he went away, a blue cloth coat and furock, new stockings and shoes, and an old fur hat. He was purchased of a Mr. Gants, near Bladensburg, and it is probable many have taken that course, as he has some relations living there. Any person who will apprehend said negro, and secure him in any jail, so that the subscriber may get him again shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges if brought home, paid by, JACOB BARR. December 29—wjt
MARY A. PIC'S MILLINERY STORE.
JUST received and will be opened on Monday a handsome and fashionable assortment of Millinery Goods among which are, Elegant velvet bonnets with beads and feathers, fancy silk, do. black, brown and white beaver hats, dressed caps, ladies opened clock silk, and cotton stockings, lace sleeves and gloves, lace handkerchiefs, thread lace, do. black lace, do. feathers of all colors, jewelry, mounted combs, muffs and tipsies, combs, white plain and spangled shoes, lift socks, gentlemen's gloves and cravats, new fashioned rubans, gold and silk, trimmings of all sorts, cords and tassels do. I will sell all the above articles as low as any milliner can do it. December 29—3t
NEGROES.
FOR SALE, for a term of years several Likely young Women, among them is a very good cook. To hire by the year, two good Laborers and a Boy—all have good characters. Also to rent on north Street square 142, a Two Story BRAME HOUSE with two rooms on a floor and a passage. Enquire of the Printer, October 15—wtf

BOOTS and SHOES.
TO BE LET
JEN MINCHIN , Boot-Maker from Philadelphia, respectfully acquaints his friends and the public that he manufactures and has on hand a large and elegant assortment of Gentlemen's fashionable boots, dancing pumps, dress and brogue shoes of the first quality and workmanship.
Two Apprentices wanted to the above business.
New Jersey Avenue, near Law's buildings, December 1-1m
The subscriber wishes to purchase a NEGRO GIRL from 16 to 21 years of age, that is well acquainted with House work, &c.
BENJAMIN HODGES of Thomas Upper Main Street, Dec. 10-3w
ELISHA RIGGS , Has Imported by the latest arrivals from London & Liverpool, FIFTY EIGHT PACKAGES SEASONABLE GOODS,
Which are direct from the best manufacturers, and will be sold lower by the wholesale or retail, than can be afforded by any other house here, (being the only importer of Day Goods) among them are
 3 bales of fine cloths, cashmeres and cords,  22 do do second cloths, coatings, ladies cloaks, napp'd, frize, Plains and Kendal cottons,  8 bales robes and duffle blankets and rugs,  4 cases Manchester, Bennets cords, dupreties, furnitures and cotton shirtings,  6 cases fine hats, and umbrellas,  6 trunk-gills, cotton, and worsted hosiery,  1 trunk upholsteries, and hatters trimmings,  2 cases knives and forks, razors, fine cutlery, saddlery, and fashionable buttons,  3 bales flannels, shirtings, ferges and baizes,  2000 lb London fine twine,  2 bales carpets and carpeting,  3 cases Irish linens, sheetings, long lawns, table cloths, &c Cheap.  Silks, muslins, chinsees and calicoes,  Pelices, pelice, velvets, lace shades, & shawls,  Spider net and pick net, lace sleeves and gloves,  Fancy muslin dresses, drapery, gauze and flowers. 
And many other articles, which will be sold low, for cash, or to punctilious persons only. George Town. Nov 19-4aw2m
CHARLES MERSTON , Bridge street corner of East Lane, has for SALE an handsome assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are London cloths, Cashmeres, Bennets and Constitution cords, Corduroys, Velvets, silk Molekin, &c. for waistcoats, some fashionable and elegant Camels hair Shawls, Damask, do. Mul Mul, dress Dragonet, and figured Cambrick Muslins, India and English book, do, rich Lace Caps, Brussels and Thread Lace, Long Lawns, Irish Linens and sheeting, Russia sheeting, do. Duck and Drilling, Silk, Guaze, Lambs Wool, Worsted, and Cotton Hosiery, London Hats, etc. etc. George Town December 17-2aw6w
Fifty Dollars Reward.
For apprehending RICHARD GOTTIER , who broke jail last night. He was committed on his confession of passing counterfeit checks; he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes, very much pitted with the small pox, and pretty much round shouldered. He was a tailor in the United States service, had a blue sailor jacket and trousers, a long blue coat, several white linen shirts, a pair of shoes and a very good black hat. The above reward will be given for apprehending and securing the said Gottier in any jail and giving me information thereof.
DANL. G. BRENT , Marshal of the district of Columbia. December 8-2awtf
50 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from my PLANTATION, near Queen Anne about the 25th of November last, a SORREL HORSE , 9 or 10 years old, about 15 hands high, with a star in his forehead, paces, trots and gallops, his gait are short, carries a down tail and is low in flesh. Whoever will return said horse and secure the thief so that he be brought to justice and convicted of the offence shall receive the above reward, or TEN DOLLARS for the horse alone, with reasonable charges on application to
DANIEL CLARKE , Prince Georges county, Dec. 19-w3t
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent, for those of them, who may think proper to consign their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they with the taxes paid: Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions and a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers."
THOMAS SCOTT , Chillicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 14-6w
Post Office, Washington City, 20th December, 1806.
During the session of Congress the Letter mail to and from the Southward (including the general Orleans route, via Tennessee, &c.) will be brought from Fredericksburg Va. and be carried thither on Horse back—It is expected it will arrive at this Office about six o'clock P. M. and it will be closed at half past seven o'clock A. M. instead of nine o'clock P. M. as heretofore published.
News papers to be conveyed in the stage.
THOMAS MUNROE , P. M.—3t
For the next Season, or for SALE, the following capital Imported Horses, CLIFDEN, DRIVER, & KING HIRAM , Also the famous American running horse, WILD MEDLEY . Some thorough bred Colts, some broad tail'd RAMS and SHEEP for sale. Applications by letter must be post paid.
WILLIAM THORNTON , City of Washington, Q.B. 10-wtf
BY virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of AUGUSTUS PRICKE , Complainant,
VERSUS THOMAS CARPENTER , Defendant:
Will be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 3d day of January next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, all that part of a Lot of ground numbered fifteen in square numbered one hundred and forty-one, in the city of Washington aforesaid, beginning at the angle formed by the dividing line of lots numbered fifteen and sixteen in said square and the line of North H Street, and running thence due west with the line of said H Street thirty feet, then leaving the said Street at right angles thereto south one hundred feet, thence with the line of lot numbered seventeen in said square east thirty feet, and thence with a line intersecting the line of said H Street north at right angles thereto one hundred feet to the place of beginning.
The improvements on said Lot or part of a lot of ground are, a two story framed Dwelling House, and an excellent Kitchen. Any person desirous of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms, a credit of three months. The purchaser giving bond with approved security for the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale.
LAWIS FORD , Trustee. December 10-ep3w
LAND FOR SALE, By the Subscribers.
IN Northumberland county—800 acres called Exeter Lodge, residence of the late Col. John Gordon; good farming land, adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. On this tract which lies on Yocomico, a branch of Potomac river, there is a large brick dwelling house, within 200 yards of navigable water, abounding with oysters, equal to any in Virginia; fish and wild fowl in abundance, and remarkably healthy situation.
In Fauquier county—about 200 acres wood land, adjoining Mrs. James and Mr. Bullace, near Elk Run Church.
In Caroline county—2700 acres, being part of what is called Beverly Chase.
In Spottsylvania county—100 acres wood land, adjoining Col. Joseph Brock, Messrs. J. Brock and S. Schoelers. Also, the middle tenement in the brick buildings in the town of Fredericksburg.
In Culpeper county—960 acres, joins Landen Carter, esq. farm on Rappahannock river, at Norman's Ford—375 acres, adjoining Wm. C. Carter, esq. and Col. M. Green. Two thirds of this tract is in wood, and the whole of equal quality to any high land in the county. Also about 1100 acres in the Little Fork, laid out and rented in small farms.
In Albemarle county—that elegant and well known place called Benheim; containing, by a late survey, 2900 acres, which will be sold altogether, or divided in Lots to suit purchasers.
The whole or any part of the above property will be sold on very low terms, payable one third in cash or country produce, on giving deeds; and for the balance long credits will be given, payment being secured on the property.
COLIN & JAMES ROSS , Fredericksburg Virg. Dec. 12-3w
FARMERS MUSEUM.
THE Subscribers to that paper about to be published in Charlottesville, Jefferson county, Virginia, are respectfully informed, that the difficulty of getting in the subscription papers in due time—which is not a little increased by the early setting in of severe weather, will necessarily retard the publication of the first number beyond the time proposed; although there is no doubt but that there are obtained more names upon the List, than was thought sufficient to commence with. At the same time all those entrusted with proposals are requested to forward to the Editor of that paper, without delay the names already obtained.
N. B. As soon as the Printing Office is fixed for business, the advance money will be called for, by agents properly constituted, Dec. 12-wtfjan
JUST RECEIVED.
WOOD'S best London superfine cloths and cashmeres, Bennet's patent cord, { best Spanish. Do. do. cloth, { Rich molekin waistcoating, Fancy { do. Irish linen and Russia sheeting, Men's best London hats, Silk, worsted, lambs wool, cotton, and gauze stockings, Fancy printed muslins and shawls, Carpets and carpeting, Rich Brussels do. Fine white and scarlet flannels, Flannels, coatings and second cloths, Which with my large assortment of woollens and fancy goods, were bought on such terms as to justify my selling them lower than any regular importer can afford to sell at.
JOHN COX , George Town, December 8-6w
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber will attend at the DWELLING of the late Daniel Kent, deceased, in Calvert county on the 2nd Monday in January next for the purpose of making a final distribution of the whole of the assets in his hands among the heirs of the said Daniel Kent, where all persons having claims against the estate of the said deceased are once more warned to exhibit the same properly authenticated otherwise by law they will be excluded from any benefit thereof.
JES. KENT , Administrator.—December 22-w3t
ROMULUS RIGGS,
HAS imported by the ships Leonidas and William and John arrived at Alexandria, the brig Mary & Allen arrived at Georgetown, TWENTY-SEVEN PACKAGES OF
SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of viz. Superfine second and low priced cloths and cashmeres, do. napp'd, frize, coatings and bucking, baizes, Bennet's patent cords, velvets and satins, silk, Angola, worsted, cotton and wool hose, Bennet's cords, molekin and other fancy waistcoating; two cases gent emens best London hats of newest fashion sent as a sample, Rose and duple blankets, Plains, berleys, fearnoughts, and Kendal cottons, Carpets and carpeting, Two cases assorted Manchester,
Also received from Philadelphia, 4 cases 4th and 7th very fine Irish Linens, 6 bales India muslins, 1 trunk Ladies velvet and split straw bonnets, French, India & Italian Mantilla silk shawls, bandanna handkerchiefs, Leneau and lace muslins, chubric and India jaconet muslins, chinsees, calicoes, umbrellas, Grecian robes, laces, lace shades and veils, gloves of all kinds, and many other articles to complete his assortment. Wishing to sell the entire stock of goods now on hand by the first of March next, they will be sold only to cover cost, which will reduce the price at least 15 to 20 per cent. lower than any in the place. Persons wishing to purchase to sell again will find many articles by the piece lower than they can be had in Baltimore or Philadelphia. To be sold entire for cash or tobacco.
The best price cash given for tobacco inspected in Georgetown. Georgetown, December 8-6w
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE.
W. & C. SMITH have received by the Welcome Return, Captain Creighton, from New-York,
 60 Boxes fresh Muscatel Raisins,  10 Kgs Sun Raisins,  10 Boxes Soft Shell Marceilles Almonds,  15 Boxes warranted Chocolate. 
Georgetown, Nov. 26-tf
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, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Tolletens, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and fatin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.
Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12-tf
For Sale.
 1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted.  1 Case of Shoes and Boots.  1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martinique Noyes and Gatchup  1 Small bale of Cassia.  3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine.  4 Casks of Gun-Powder.  4 Boxes of Boker Chocolate.  1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea. 
Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days.
JOHN GOULDING. Who has for sale.
Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States.
Also on hand as usual,
A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine, Bucceloes, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bounce, Whisky &c. Fresh Teas, Porter, Ale, &c. &c.—Which will be warranted good and so d at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail,
JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18-tf
W. S. NICHOLS,
HAS for sale a complete assortment of Seasonable GOODS, consisting of the best superfine London cloths and cashmeres, Bennets, velvets, and cords, silk molekin and other fancy waistcoating—A complete assortment of Manchester, best Colerain 4 4ths and 7 8th Irish linens, long lawns, cambric, muslins and dimities, London hats, umbrellas, calicoes and chinsees, Trafalgar patterns, a large assortment of flannels, silk, cotton, lambs wool and worsted hosiery well assorted, together with a complete assortment of woollens and many fancy goods, which he offers for sale. As he contemplates making this his permanent place of residence, on such terms as will induce those who purchase ONCE to give him their custom hereafter. George Town, Dec. 12-3w
FOR SALE,
A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer. 1st Nov. 1806-sptf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW . He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the said Isle ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lanky and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his employment, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Caufin at Port Tobacco. G. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charles County, January 29-wtf
To CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE in Norfolk until the first day of February next, for securing the bank at Smith's Point on the Potomac from washing away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a wall now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of saplings for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, or at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud.
THOMAS NEWTON , Collector. November 24-tf
CHARLES A. BURNETT,
HAS received from London and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of
WATCHES & JEWELRY,
Silver, Tortoiseshell, and Steel Spectacles, Table knives and forks with ivory handles, Pen knives and scissors,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS.
He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town, Dec. 2d-tf
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
CHEAP GOODS.
T. W. PAIRO , Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a Large Assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell unusual low.
Also London PIANO FORTE, Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7-tfMar.3
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh
Medicines & Drugs,
among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23-tf
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanton at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf
The Subscribers take this method of requesting DAVID DUNCAN late Collector of the port of Machine, to remit them on or before the month of March next the amount of their bond given to the United States, as judgment hath been obtained against them on said bond. ROBERT ABBOTT, JNO. DODEMEAD. Detroit November 10-1m
ROSS & GETTY,
At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received from the Schooner Rebecca, from New York,
 300 barrels potatoes  10 barrels prime mackerel  5 do. white onions  20 boxes spermaceti candles  200 weight currants  10 boxes mufcatel raisins  1200 pounds fine yellow cheese. 
ON HAND,
Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Irish and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Perfect Love Cordials on draft and in bottles; prima St. Croix, Leaf and Lump Sugar. Gunpowder Tea in canisters,
Do. do. in chests Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas of the Latest importations.
A few sets of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar Iron and Steel Mould and dipped Candles Spanish and country Segars
With a great variety of other articles in the GROCERY LINE—All of which they will dispose of on the lowest terms.
DAILY EXPECTED.
100 boxes mould Candles from the best manufactory in Philadelphia. Also 700 weight prime Cheese, far superior in quality to any in this market. Five tiers best winter strained Spermaceti Oil. Ten tons light and well assorted Iron. Georgetown, Dec. 15-tf
EBZER VARDEN, TAYLOR.
F street, three doors west of the Bank, having lately received a General Assortment of GOODS suitable for the season and of the best quality—Will make up the same for those gentlemen who will favor him with their orders in the latest and most fashionable style and very superior workmanship. December 1-2m
TUNIS CRAYAN,
Informs the public that he has opened a
New STORE,
Near the Navy Yard; where he has for sale a large and extensive assortment of DRY
GOODS, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 2d-1m.
AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY.
THE Subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, families, &c. relating to the seat of government, the houses occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. STELLA, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they RESPECTFULLY invite the public.
The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture and the best wines and liquors, &c. for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. FROST and QUINN. Nov. 4-tf
TEN Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY on the 18th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL . She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples; on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home. GEORGE FRENCH. George Town, December 5-tf
60 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 20th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEWART , he was born at Montgomery court house, was once the property of Honore Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. 1 blue coat and overalls, one light colored bearskin coat and overalls, 2 fwanstown waistcoats, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Ducket.
JOE who calls himself Joe Grimes , alias Graham , and HARRY , both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes him longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry, I am informed, has several large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young.
The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7-2awtf
PRIVATE ACADEMY.
DURING the ensuing year the Rev. G. H. DEVENISH will resume and pursue the professional instruction of youth at the SWEET SPRINGS . The extreme healthiness of the situation, the cheapness of boarding, the total exclusion from every opportunity or incitement to dissipation, and the singular advantage it enjoys of being visited by a number of literary characters, capable of inspecting and superintending its management; render this amongst the most eligible situations in Virginia for an institution of this nature, and are among the principal reasons which have induced him to make choice of this most delightful and advantageous place, as the seat of his seminary.
His course of instruction will be divisible into two parts; the first part will comprehend English Grammar, Geography with the use of the terrestrial globe and maps, Elocution, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Euclid's Elements. The greatest attention will also be paid to the Dead Languages, where it may be the desire of parents or guardians—the second part will comprehend Logic, Political economy, History, Composition and Ethics. It is his most anxious wish that a majority of his pupils may be composed of boys from nine to fifteen years of age, who will be continued under his direction until they shall complete the course.
Under these circumstances he flatters himself, that it would be in his power to render permanent and substantial services, and to inspire his pupils with a love of virtue, knowledge, and a predilection for manly, useful, and honorable sentiments and pursuits, which would exert a predominant influence over their future happiness and usefulness in life. He wishes to receive from 20 to 25 pupils. His charge for tuition will be 10 DOLLARS per quarter paid in advance, for boys under 15 years of age, and 12 DOLLARS and a half per quarter in advance; for boys over that age.
His charge for board, washing, candles and fire (the fees of tuition not included) will be 20 DOLLARS per quarter paid in advance, for boys under 15 years of age, and 22 1/2 DOLLARS per quarter paid in advance, for boys after that age. Each boarder must furnish his own bed, or be subjected to an additional charge of 7 DOLLARS per annum, payable as above, in case of having it furnished. Parents who may wish to place their children under his direction, will make application to Messrs. George and Robert Turner, Richmond, or to the subscriber at the Sweet Springs, Monroe county.
G. H. DEVENISH.
N. B. The Academy will go into operation the 1st Monday in February 1807. The hours of public tuition in this seminary will be from 9 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) till 1 o'clock, and again from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. No vacations that can possibly be avoided will be allowed, Mr. D. conceiving them to be equally injurious to the morals of the teachers and pupils. Sweet Springs, December 8-w8t