The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1805-10-23 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. V. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCLXXXVI. FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1805. PAID IN ADVANCE.
RUNAWAY Now in this City. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on Wednesday last, a likely mulatto girl named CELIA, about twelve or thirteen years of age, has a small impediment in her speech, and when spoken to has a diffident or down look; she brought off a variety of decent clothing, and had on a green satin bonnet, long square front lined with pink. She passes herself as free under the name of NANCY ADAMS. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for securing her in jail so that I get her again, or TEN DOLLARS for delivering her to me in Alexandria.
JAS. S. SCOTT. N. B. I caution all persons against aiding or harboring her after this date. Sept. 18—tf
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only, having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City.
Ten Dollars Reward. WAS missed on Sunday, the 5th of May a double cased Silver Watch, maker's name Crollwaite, Dublin, and in the outer case was a watch paper with Mr. Parker's name of Philadelphia. Whoever will bring the said watch to the office of the National Intelligencer, shall receive the above reward, and no questions will be asked. Maria H.
KING'S HOTEL. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Steele, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. August 30—tf.
WASHINGTON RACES. ON Tuesday the 29th of October next, will be run for over the Washington course, a Jockey Club Purse, the four mile heats free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the club. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th.
A HOCKEY CLUB PURSE the three mile heats, free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st.
An Elegant Fifty Guinea Silver cup. Ten subscribers—single four miles, and a handsome City and Town Purse. The two mile heats free as aforesaid, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted. Weight as follows:
Aged Horses 126 lb. 5 yrs old 120 4 do. 112 3 do. 106 2 do. 86 Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lb. The members of the Club will meet at the Club Room on the evening before the Races, in order to make proper arrangements for the same. Those who cannot attend are particularly requested to forward their dues to the subscriber. CH. MCLAUGHLIN, Sec. & Treasurer. W. J. Club. N. B. The amount of the Purse cannot at this time be ascertained, as they are in part to be raised from toll at the gates and rent of booths. C. M. L. Sept. 6, 1805—cptsf.
FOR SALE, A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE and LOT in the city of Washington, situated on the Pennsylvania Avenue near the Centre Market, and next door to Mr. Duane's book store, now leased to Mr. Solomon Myers for three years, and occupied by him as a tavern. This property will be sold considerably below the first cost, and the payments made easy. For terms apply to the subscriber next door to Mr. Way's Printing Office. WILLIAM WOODWARD. September 18—2awtf
No ice is hereby given, that the subscriber finds himself under the disagreeable necessity of prohibiting in future all lease having at Kite's Point, or at any other landing of St. Inigo's Manor without express leave obtained from the subscriber or his agent Joseph Ruffin, living in St. Inigo's Neck. The many trespasses already committed on the landings and property render this prohibition positively necessary. The subscriber in consequence will prosecute any person or persons against whom trespass may be proved after the present date as the law in such cases directs. He extends the same prohibition to St. George's Island as a part of St. Inigo's Manor. Signed FRANCIS NEALE. St. Inigo's, Oct. 18—st
THE MEDICAL LECTURES in the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA will commence the second Monday in November. Saw 3W
FALL & WINTER GOODS.
JOHN COX Has received his assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which is large and handsome, and will be sold by piece or retail as low as in any part of the United States. October 7—tf
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit:
ON the petition of LUND WASHINGTON an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Lund Washington, that on the twenty eighth inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Capitol, in the court room the each prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia," will be administered to the said Lund Washington, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer, in one newspaper printed in Alexandria, and in one newspaper printed in Baltimore three times in each paper previous to the said 28th inst. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRANT, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for Washington county. October 18—3t
Wanted immediately, AT THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND CENTRE TAVERN, A BAR-KEEPER, to whom good encouragement will be given. S. MYER. Oct. 21—
A CHECK LOST. A Check payable to J. W. LILIAMSON or bearer, on the Office of Discount and Deposit Washington, for one hundred thirty two dollars twenty-nine cents, dated 26 September 1805 was given by the subscriber, which check is said to have been lost. The holder of said check is apprised that a new check will be given in ten days from this date, unless the same is preferred within that time. CHARLES WADSWORTH. George Town, October 19—4t
ELIS A RIGGS, Has just received by the late arrivals from Liverpool, via Baltimore, and the Wm. Murdock from London to this port, a part of his FALL GOODS which are now on sale: the remainder are now landing from on board the ship United States, at Alexandria from Liverpool, which will be generally opened by the last of the week, they being bought of the manufacturers mostly for money, will be sold lower by the piece or package, than any not directly imported to this place, for cash, or in exchange for tobacco—a cash given for good tobacco. Wanted Immediately, A young man that is a good accountant, and well acquainted with the Dry Good business—none need apply except they can bring the best recommendations. George Town, Oct. 16—3t
NOTICE. I CAUTION the public against trusting my wife BIDDY DENT or BIDDY JOURDAN, or buying any thing from her as I am determined to prosecute any person who shall purchase any of my property from her. As I fear she is in the habit of stealing from the neighbors and others. I warn them, and give them notice that I will not be answerable therefor. CHARLES DENT. October 16—3t
NOTICE. THE partnership of WILLIAM S. NICHOLS and Co was dissolved on the 21st August. All persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. WM. S. NICHOLS, RICH. BECK. The business in future will be carried on at the same stand, by W. S. NICHOLS. October 16—3w
WASHINGTON TONTINE. SUBSCRIBERS to this Institution who have not fixed the lives on which they choose their stock to depend, will please to take notice, that it cannot be done after the 31st day of December ensuing; the constitution providing, that after that day, there can be no change of lives. Written directions on this subject, sent to the subscriber in season, will be duly attended to. BEN: STODDERT. October 16—sptDec.
FOREIGN NEWS.
HAMBURGH. Extracts from Letters.
"I am enabled to state, on the authority of an officer of high rank, that all the Danish troops in the territories of Holstein and Schleswig, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. A Russian courier having brought very important dispatches to Copenhagen, an express was immediately sent off by the prime minister to the Prince Royal, who was with the princess in the German part of the Danish dominions, requesting his immediate return to Copenhagen. Great movements have been of late observed among the French troops in Hanover; and it is strongly suspected to be the Corsican's intention to march an army into Holstein, and occupy Glückstadt, Husum and Tondern, so as to shut up every communication with Great-Britain, and even to blockade the Sound on the land side. This plan of operation, which is said to have been offered to Bonaparte by gen. Schauenburg, has received his full approbation; but the court of St. Petersburg having been informed of it, the most positive orders were sent to the Danes to defend the neutrality and independence of their territory. The politics of the court of Berlin are still undecided, but a categorical answer has been demanded of Frederick William by Alexander I."
"I have just seen a letter from Paris, received by the last mail, which states that the greater part of Bonaparte's council of state continue to be hostile to the projected expedition against England. Bonaparte assembled that body previous to his departure for Boulogne, and, upon their endeavoring to dissuade him from the attempt, he was seized with one of his usual paroxysms of rage, approaching almost to phrenzy. He lavished on his unfortunate counsellors a torrent of the most abusive epithets, and then announced to them his determination to set off instantly for Boulogne, to superintend the embarkation. The letter describes the scene which occurred on this occasion, as exceeding, in point of extravagance, every previous display of the irascible temper of the Corsican. He gnashed his teeth, foamed at the mouth, and actually tore the cover off the chair on which he was seated. The troops in the vicinity of Boulogne are now stated to exceed 150,000 men. They are formed in 3 divisions, which respectively assume the titles of Army of England, Army of Scotland, and Army of Ireland."
"Our letters from Holland state, that couriers arrive almost daily from Boulogne at the Helder, with dispatches relative to the expedition fitting out there. The troops were to be reviewed on the 13th for the last time previous to their embarkation. The Grand Pensionary was expected to attend upon this occasion."
"Intelligence has been received here that a Russian fleet of 18 sail of the line is actually cruising in the Baltic. There was lately launched at Cronstadt one 74 gun ship, one 60 and one frigate. The military preparations throughout the Russian dominions continue with unabated activity. Gen's Euxhowden, Kutusow and Lascy, were lately summoned to attend a council of war at St. Petersburg, at the breaking up of which they repaired to the frontiers to superintend the assembling of the different armies put under their command."
"According to advices from Vienna of the 7th inst. the emperor of Germany, on the 3d, granted a private audience to the French ambassador at the town of Baden, about 15 miles from Vienna. Immediately after this interview with his imperial majesty, a courier was dispatched to Paris. He is supposed to be bearer of the ultimatum of his imperial majesty on the subject of his differences with France. It is rumored that Bonaparte has offered to make some important concessions on the side of Italy. Austria, however, does not appear to place much confidence in his pacific overtures. Her troops on the Italian frontier are receiving daily reinforcements. The garrison of Venice, by the latest accounts, had been increased to 13,000 men, consisting principally of Hungarians; and the fortifications of St. Georgio Maggiore were rapidly repairing. Gen. Strauch has been appointed second in command in the Tyrolese. But, notwithstanding these warlike appearances on the part of Austria, the French partisans in Germany circulate a report, that Francis II. is dissatisfied with the abrupt return of Novosiltzoff, and has communicated to the emperor Alexander his wish, that some further efforts should be made to mediate a peace between England and France."
PARIS, August 17. Vice admiral Villeneuve to the minister of Marine—
Vico, July 18. "I am now under way. I leave here two Spanish ships, and the French ship L'Atlas. These vessels have not suffered much in the action, but they sail badly, and I consider them as rather likely to delay the squadron than to reinforce it. "I have disembarked here my sick. The length of the voyage and the badness of the weather has caused a sickness among the troops, but those who have nothing but the scurvy are in no danger, and will soon be restored by air and fresh provisions. I shall set out with 15 ships, of which two are Spanish, and if we have any affair on our voyage to Ferrol with the squadron we have fought, we have nothing to fear."
VILLENEUVE. Rear Admiral Gourdon to the minister of Marine and Colonies—
Ferrol, August 2. "MY LORD, "I have the honor to announce to your excellency, that adm'l's Villeneuve and Gravina have this moment anchored at Corunna. The English squadron re-appeared two days ago; it consisted of 13 ships of the line, but immediately on seeing the squadron of Rear Adm'l Villeneuve, it sailed again. It had, however, nothing to fear from the combined squadron in Ferrol, the wind being west, and blowing fresh, which rendered it impossible for us to get out. We are all animated by an ardent desire to give his majesty proofs of our devotion for him, and our desire of enterprize for the glory of his flag. Receive the assurances of my respect. (Signed) GOURDON."
VIENNA, JULY 31. Our political thermometer has the aspect of war. Every thing that we see or hear confirms this opinion. Large bodies of troops continue to march to the frontiers of Italy. A large park of artillery has been sent off to Lower Austria. An army, consisting of 30,000 men, will there be formed, and several of the regiments composing our garrison have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. The funds have fallen nearly 20 per cent. which is always held to be a strong symptom of approaching hostilities. The French, on the other hand, omit no means of strengthening their positions in Italy. They are anxious to place a garrison in the cities of Urbino and Ancona, in the papal dominions. They even go so far as to demand the Venetian states as a mortgage from Austria for debts contracted at Milan, Genoa, &c. If things go on in this train, the king of Naples and the Ottoman court will be in a perilous situation. The fate of Austria itself will no longer be doubtful. Europe will then see what has hitherto been considered a chimerical idea—a universal monarchy established by France.
AUGUST 7. Preparations for the renewal of hostilities continue with the utmost activity. It is reported that Gen. Strauch has been sent to the frontiers to conduct, in quality of commissary, a body of Russian forces which are to pass through Hungary. The elector of Bavaria has obtained permission to procure arms from the Austrian states. In consequence of this arrangement, an Austrian armourer has already received orders for making two thousand muskets.
LONDON, Aug. 25. The latest advices from Bombay, say, that sir Edward Pellew had taken great pains to make our navy in that quarter more respectable. He had added to our naval strength the Charon and Kaskaussoo, two India ships, which were converting, with all possible expedition, into 44 gun frigates, 18 pounders, to be called the Lord Howe, and Lord Duncan. It was also in agitation to convert the Castlereagh into a frigate, to carry the same number of guns. The Tremendous and Grampus were under orders to proceed immediately to the Isle of France, for the purpose of blockading it. It was intended that the blockade should be henceforward constantly maintained, by affording relief at proper periods.
The private letters by the mails of yesterday, are more explicit than the printed journals are, or indeed dare to be, respecting the military movements on the continent. It is the general opinion, in the north of Germany, that the fleet in the Baltic is to cover the embarkation of a Russian army, either in the Swedish Pomerania, or the Duchy of Mecklenburgh. If a measure of that decided character were resorted to, we would soon be able to discover what part the court of Berlin would be likely to take in the approaching war. His Prussian majesty (so say the continental politicians in the French interest) is determined not only to adhere to his system of neutrality, but to maintain the tranquility of the north of Germany, and to take such measures as may prevent it from being made the focus of war by any power whatever. If such be the determination of that prince, the sincerity of it is likely to be soon put to the proof. It is said that a categorical answer has been demanded of his Prussian majesty by the emperor Alexander, as to the line of conduct which he would pursue in case the Russian armies should advance into the north of Germany. What was the nature of the answer, if any has been given, has not transpired; but the preparations of the court of St. Petersburg are continued with the same activity as if she were assured of the acquiescence of Prussia, or regardless of her opposition. If Prussia shall oppose the occupation of Pomerania by the Russian army, she must inevitably be involved in the war; and that the emperor Alexander has determined to occupy it, is a prevailing opinion in the north of Germany; but whether in consequence of an actual sale by Sweden, or of a temporary cession, arranged for the purposes of the war, is not yet certainly known. The military situation of Austria has never been more respectable than it is at present. Her efficient army far exceeding 300,000 men, is admirably disciplined and conditioned; and, what is no less essential, is animated by a spirit never yet observed in it. All the useless exercise has been abolished; a concise, but more effectual manual has been introduced; all superfluous baggage, and servants are dismissed, and all officers below the rank of captain are obliged to march. A system of dress, better suited to the fatigues and inconveniences of a campaign, has been established for the soldiers; they wear their hair short; and all those tormenting minutiae, which, however pleasing to the view, added nothing to their strength, are henceforth to be dispensed with. The whole of the Austrian army are eager for battle, and some pains have been taken to infuse into them that ardent spirit. Some politicians on the continent affect, however, to believe that pacific arrangements are making between France and Austria. The French ambassador was admitted to a private audience by the Emperor of Germany on the 3d inst. at the town of Baden, about 15 miles from Vienna, when it is supposed the ultimatum of the Emperor on the points that have given umbrage, was given to the ambassador, who is said to have offered, that concessions of importance to Austria should be made on the side of Italy. We may observe, however, that such opinions are circulated chiefly in quarters where it is well known the French have their emissaries and propaganda, as at Altona and along the banks of the Maine; and that they accord not at all with the late article in the Moniteur, moderate and considerate as it has been considered, unless indeed the hint about the possible separation of the crowns of France and Italy, is to be regarded as indicative of some proposed arrangement respecting the latter country.
Admiralty Office, Aug. 28.
His Majesty's ship Dragon, which joined the fleet under Admiral Cornwallis on the 23d inst. reports, that on the 13th, off Cape Ortegal, she had fallen in with his Majesty's ship Phoenix, capt. Baker, having in tow the French frigate Didon, of 44 guns, and 300 men, which she had captured on the 10th, after a severe action of three hours, in lat. 45, 16, long. 15, 14. On the 14th, a large fleet of the enemy was seen in the N. E. having their heads to the northward and westward; a frigate from which came near enough to the Dragon to make out what the Dragon was, and after speaking with a Danish ship, and making several signals, returned to her own fleet, which hauled its wind, and was not in sight the next morning. Lloyd's, 1 o'clock. The Didon was totally dismasted, and had about 150 men killed and wounded. The enemy seen by the Dragon was, no doubt, the combined fleet. The prevailing opinion of its being gone to the Mediterranean, is much shaken by the
Admiralty Office, Aug. 28.
His Majesty's ship Dragon, which joined the fleet under Admiral Cornwallis on the 23d inst. reports, that on the 13th, off Cape Ortegal, she had fallen in with his Majesty's ship Phoenix, capt. Baker, having in tow the French frigate Didon, of 44 guns, and 300 men, which she had captured on the 10th, after a severe action of three hours, in lat. 45, 16, long. 15, 14. On the 14th, a large fleet of the enemy was seen in the N. E. having their heads to the northward and westward; a frigate from which came near enough to the Dragon to make out what the Dragon was, and after speaking with a Danish ship, and making several signals, returned to her own fleet, which hauled its wind, and was not in sight the next morning. Lloyd's, 1 o'clock. The Didon was totally dismasted, and had about 150 men killed and wounded. The enemy seen by the Dragon was, no doubt, the combined fleet. The prevailing opinion of its being gone to the Mediterranean, is much shaken by the

above account. The release of the fleet and Texel fleet, or perhaps Ireland is probably its object.
LONDON, August 27.
By letters received, we learn that the celebrated traveller Mungo Park, with his companions, Messrs. Anderson and Scott, who sailed from Portsmouth in the Crescent transport about 6 months ago, having touched at the islands of St. Jago and Goree, arrived at Kayay on the river Gambia on the 14th of April, whence they were to proceed in a few days into the interior of Africa, to effect the business on which they were despatched, and which we believe to be of a very important and extensive nature. The heat was at that time so excessive that the thermometer was constantly at 100 deg. and upwards in the shade, and for 2 or 3 hours after sunset, continued at from 82 to 92 deg. We are happy, however, to hear that notwithstanding this excess of heat, the whole party had enjoyed perfect health; they had only lost one of the fifty men they had received from the African corps at Goree, though they had been above 14 days in the river; and this man had been unwell before they left the island.
A spirit of dissention and revolt we hear still continues to pervade several of the provinces in the vicinity of Canton, and several skirmishes had taken place between the insurgents and the imperial army, with alternate success, and it was supposed it would require all the force and energy of the empire to restore tranquillity to the state.
Letters from the gulf of Persia mention, that the Imam of Muscat was lately killed in an engagement between a part of his fleet and the inhabitants of the opposite shore, who had long been in terms of hostility; the latter being the disciples of Wahabbe, and the former a true believer.
CONFEDERACY AGAINST FRANCE.
Some private letters have within these few days past been received from Paris, which state, that scarcely a day has passed for some time back, in which a courier has not been despatched to Germany, or arrived from that country. Conferences have repeatedly been held between Talleyrand and the Austrian, Prussian and Bavarian ambassadors. It is confidentially said, that the language of Talleyrand towards count Cobentzel approaches nearer to the tone and style formerly used in negotiations between independent and civilized states. It is not, however, supposed, that the Emperor absolutely fears a contest with Austria and Russia exclusively, but that he has strong reasons for apprehending that the first cannon fired against the emperor of Germany will be the signal for the formation of a more extensive confederation against France than in 1798.
Offers of the most tempting kind have, it is understood, been made to Prussia and Bavaria, but have not only been received with coldness, but declined with a firmness that was by no means expected; and hence it has been supposed that Talleyrand has grounds for suspecting that these states have actually entered into some secret engagements of a conditional nature, but which are certainly not very favorable to the views of France. It is well known that great discontent prevails in Spain as well as in Italy, Switzerland and Holland. But what is still more alarming to the usurper, Moreau does not appear to be so entirely forgotten by the French armies as Bonaparte seemed to suppose; they pity the fall and lament the disgrace of a general whose military talents they revere; and they certainly begin to be weary of their present state of servitude; yet, notwithstanding all these reasons for reflection, if not for alarm, the usurper has 454,000 troops, according to the last quarterly report, completely armed and ready to march, and he perhaps would be willing to risk a continental war, if he had commanders in whom he could absolutely confide, and who possessed the confidence of the troops in general; but except Jourdan and Bernadotte, whose Jacobinical fanaticism is well known, almost all his principal generals are not homines in the military annals of France, having at the utmost, only headed divisions and brigades.
Boston, October 15.
LATE FROM FRANCE.
Mr. Isaphin in the ship Morning Star which arrived yesterday in 34 days from Bordeaux, brought papers to the 24th of September, with which we have been favored.
We find nothing in their contents of consequence, relative to the hostile movements contemplated on the part of France. The following are a few of the new articles, as they occur.
The 15th of August was celebrated in the principal cities of France with great parade, being the birth day of the Emperor.
His Majesty has granted the Aerostat Blanchard, a pension of 1200 francs.
On the 21st of August a part of Lord Cornwallis's squadron, cruising off Brest, adventured so far into port, to observe the movements of the army, that they were fired upon by the Fourcroyant, l'Alexandre and Impetueux, lying at anchor. It is said the English vessels sustained some damage, and that a shot from one of the batteries struck Lord Nelson's ship. On the 26th of August Vice Admiral Rosily departed for Boulogne.
VIENNA, August 15.
It is confidently stated that two great powers have united for the purpose of
attempting to remove those obstacles which prevented M. Novosiltsch from opening negotiations for peace between the belligerent powers.
New-York, Oct. 17.
The ship John Morgan arrived at this port last evening, in 59 days from Liverpool, and captain Howard has favored the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of London papers and Lloyd's lists to the 3d of September, being 5 days later than before received on the Continent. Owing to the late hour at which this ship arrived, we have only time to give a few of the leading articles in this morning's paper.
LONDON, Sept. 2.
At length we are enabled to put an end to the suspense which the public has for some time felt with respect to the combined fleets.
Capt. Blackwood, of the Euryalus frigate, arrived this morning at the admiralty with dispatches. His ship had been sent from Cork to Ld. Nelson; but missing him, proceeded to adm. Collingwood, off Cadiz. The dispatches state, that the combined fleets, consisting of 27 sail of the line, arrived at Cadiz on the 20th ult. Adm. Collingwood, of course, did not, with his 4 sail of the line, venture to oppose them—they chased him for a short time before they entered Cadiz. As soon, however, as they had got in, he returned to his station, and re-anchored with his 4 sail of the line off the harbour. On the 24th the Euryalus fell in with Sir Robert Calder's fleet, within 20 leagues of Cadiz, so that he would in all probability join adm. Collingwood the next day, and the blockade of Cadiz would then be effectually resumed. Adm. Bickerton is at Gibraltar with his six sail of the line, and the Carthagena fleet remain in port. Adm. B. will be able to prevent their junction with the combined fleets should they attempt it.
Bonaparte continued at Boulogne on the 19th; but our Dover correspondent informs us, that he has since left it, and that the number of troops and tents is much less than it was. We dare say part of the army has been sent to the Rhine.
A Gottenburgh mail, this morning, has brought the following article of importance:
St. Petersburg, August 15.
The greatest warlike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire; a messenger left this city yesterday for England, who, it is reported, is the bearer of the Treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden and England; it is also said, that the Prussian minister will leave this capital to-day or to-morrow. M. Novosiltsch is not yet arrived.
Justas the combined fleet sailed from Ferrol, 8 large American ships, under convoy of 2 armed ships, sailed from Nantes for Cadiz, laden with salt beef, pork and biscuit; the Colpoys brig fell in with them in the night, captured 2, the rest separated, and got between the isle of Dieu and the main.
We stop the press to announce the arrival of a second express at the admiralty, with dispatches, stating that the combined fleet, after arriving at Cadiz, had again put to sea, following a northerly course. As we have more than once had occasion to notice the course steered leaving port, proves nothing respecting the real destination of a fleet; it is in every case necessary to gain an offing, and besides, a false course is often followed to deceive an adversary, till darkness enables them to alter it with less chance of detection.
We lately mentioned, that the harvest has proved so abundant in Spain, that foreign corn had fallen 300 per cent. Accounts from Cadiz of the 3d August state, that there were upwards of 40,000 bbls. of American flour in the harbor, for which no sale could be obtained although offered at prime cost.
Lord Keith has returned from the Texel in the Edgar of 74 guns. It is said that there is less appearance than formerly of an intention on the part of the Dutch fleet to put to sea.
Sept. 1.
It has been reported, that a new neutral vessel had arrived from Holland, with the intelligence that Austria had already declared war against France; and that a number of French troops who had been embarked in the Dutch ports, had, in consequence of the hostile aspect on the continent, been relanded, and marched to reinforce the army in Hanover. Though hostilities may be immediately expected, we are not inclined to believe that any certain account of their having commenced, or of war having been declared, has yet been received. Hostilities will, most likely, take place without any formal declaration of war.
Sept. 2.
The following Bulletin was sent to Lloyd's this morning:
Admiralty Office, Sept. 2, 1805.
By a dispatch received this morning from Admiral Collingwood, dated on the preceding day, the enemy's fleet, consisting of 27 or 29 sail of the line, with several frigates, entered that harbor, after ineffectually chasing the small squadron under the Vice Admiral's command.
"On the 24th the Euryalus, by which the dispatch was transmitted, fell in with Sir Robert Calder's squadron 20 leagues N. W. of Cape St. Vincent's, to whom the intelligence was communicated."
Intelligence has also been received with respect to the Rochefort squadron. They first went to Vigo to join the Combined fleets, but missing them they sailed again.
It is evident now that the course which the enemy first steered when they
left Ferrol, and the subsequent movement of the Brest fleet, were for the purpose of deceiving us into an idea that a combined operation was intended, and of thereby preventing us from detaching a force after the Combined fleets.
Thus we are relieved from all anxiety with respect to our homeward-bound fleets, particularly the great East India fleet: for if even the Rochefort squadron keep the sea, which we believe they would not and have not, they are not strong enough to attack the East India fleet. Undoubtedly we should have been glad if Sir R. Calder had come up with and beaten the Combined fleets; but the most welcome news next to that of a victory is, to find that they have got into port without doing any injury to our trade.
Aug. 31.
It was rumored yesterday, on the authority of a private letter from the Hague, of the 23d inst. that Bonaparte had suddenly quitted Boulogne on the 18th, in consequence of dispatches received by him from Paris, and that orders had been received in Holland to suspend the further embarkation of the troops in the ports of that country.
A paper of the 28th 28th asserts in very positive terms, that the British army destined to act on the Continent, in connection with the Austrian and Russian forces, is to consist of 50,000 effective men, under the following commanders, &c.
Lieut. General his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, commander in chief.
Lieut. General Sir James Pultney to be second in command; and
Major General his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, to have the command of the Swedish army, with the German Auxiliaries to be thereunto attached.
We will be surprised indeed to find that such arrangements have taken place.
There is a letter in the French Papers, dated Madrid, which if it be correct, shows that there has been an action in the Mediterranean between the Spanish fleet from Carthagena and a British squadron, probably the one commanded by Sir R. Bickerton, in which the former were defeated. It states, that information having been received by signal that some English ships were on the coast, Admiral Don Juan Martinez sailed with his fleet from Carthagena to intercept them; but after engaging them for some time, the fire of the English was so incessant, that the Spanish Admiral found it expedient to haul his wind, and return to port with all possible expedition.
Sept. 2.
The transports destined to carry the Russian troops are already assembled to a considerable number at the Nore, and the whole will very shortly proceed to their destination, as from the advanced period of the season, no time is to be lost in carrying the object into execution. The vessels are fitted and provisioned for troops, and are at present under the orders of Lieut. Brattlewhite.
Sir D. Baird and Staff go to the Mediterranean in the Diadem, which has a large sum in specie on board. Brigadier General Beresford goes in the Narcissus, and Brigadier General Ferguson in the Leda; the three brigades to be employed in this expedition comprise nearly ten thousand men.
Remittances to an immense amount have been brought over to our merchants by the Pomona frigate, recently arrived from Lisbon. Sir Francis Baring's house has alone received 100,000l. in hard cash.
WEYMOUTH Aug. 29.
Yesterday a very rich American ship was brought in here, captured on her passage from Spain to Holland.
New-York, Oct. 18.
A letter from Bourdeaux under date of August 20, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, says, "The news of the hour on change is, that Bonaparte is about appointing a regent, and intends commanding the army which is to invade England in person. His brother Joseph is supposed to be the person whom he will appoint regent."
Runaway Negroes.
ON the 3rd inst. two men were committed to the jail of Washington County in the district of Columbia, as runaways. One of them calls himself THOMAS JOHNSON, and says he was raised in Charlottesville S. C. where he was set free by Alexander McElrath, and after wards served a full apprenticeship to James Mitchell a house carpenter of that place; that he belonged to the frigate John Adams on her first cruise, and came in here to this place as a hand in 1801, and has been here ever since. He is a yellow man 5 feet 7 inches high, about 29 or 30 years of age, speaks fast and rather ramblingly, has a scar under his right shoulder, and another between his eye brows, wears a blue round jacket, duck trousers and striped vest.
The other a black man calling himself James Frazier, who says he was raised in Carlisle county Pennsylvania, and was set free by Wm. Frazier of that place about the year 1798 that the year following he went to sea; and has been either in the British or American navy mostly ever since. He was a hand on board the frigate President, when she lately returned from the Mediterranean. Frazier is about 35 years of age 5 feet 5 inches high, has a large annular scar on his right side, and wears a blue round jacket, rannken trousers striped vest, &c.
By a person claiming the above fellows, or either of them, are desired to make legal application and take them away; otherwise they will be disposed of as the Law directs.
DANIEL C. BRENT.
Marshal of the district of Columbia.
Oct. 21.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
From the French papers we have been able to obtain the outline of the history of Persia till the commencement of the war with Russia. After the death of Nadir Char, in 1787, Persia was divided between two usurpers. One held Chiras as his residence, and the other Isaphan. The contest for the supreme power was not immediate. The Khan of Tabar gave the first serious check to Dgailfar Chan of Chiras, and he received a check from the brother of Aga Mahemet of Isaphan. In 1788, Dgailfar was again in arms, and though he suffered a great defeat by Aga Mahemet he defeated Aga Mahemet in turn on 10th August, 1788. The public wishes followed Dgailfar, who entered Isaphan in triumph in October of the same year. Unfortunately for his power, he returned to his own capital to quiet some divisions among the inhabitants, and was assassinated. Said Murad was then proclaimed prince regent, at about 40 years of age. This revolution of 1789, did not free the prince from fears of the vengeance of the son of Dgailfar or his rival still living. The son gained Chiras, the capital, and punished the assassin, but the rival of his father yet remained. For a time he was able to repel this prince, but the affairs of his capital kept him at home. His rival, Aga Mahemet was employing this time in gaining reinforcements, with which he pushed for the capital of his enemy, & after several bloody battles victory declared for Aga Mahemet. Still possession of the capital was not gained till 4 years afterwards, in 1794. The son of Dgailfar was obliged at last to retreat with a few friends, but was afterwards taken, and after his eyes were put out, he was permitted to live on a pension granted to him. Aga Mahemet had now reached his 80th year, and held his residence at Chiras. It was after the submission of the son of Dgailfar, he turned his arms against Russia, and sacked Teflis and massacred the Russians he found in that place. It was at this time that Catherine II. sent count Surow against him, as he had declared himself the enemy of Russia. He refused the treaties which claimed former privileges in exchange for the provinces conquered by Peter I. in the beginning of the last century. Count Surow, at Chislar, discovered that the Persians had sent to seize upon Derbent, and began his march on the 29th of April, 1796, and united his troops before Derbent on the 19th of May, and carried the place on the 18th. The same Khan, aged 120, who gave the keys of Derbent to Peter I. delivered them to count Surow. The garrison was disarmed, and the inhabitants left unmolested. The Russians soon convinced Aga Mahemet of his error in raising so powerful an enemy, so sent an ambassador to Constantinople in 1797, either to obtain succours, or for assistance in restoring peace. He communicated freely his apprehensions, and the Porte gave vague assurances, but from the weakness of the Porte and from fear of Russia, did nothing. The Russians continued to advance, and were preparing for a new campaign. Aga Mahemet perished by the hands of one of his generals, in July, 1797, after having rendered himself odious by his cruelty and tyranny. The Persian army at Tehran, afterwards proclaimed the Baba Khan Serdat, called Fath Ali Chah, sovereign of Persia, in the place of his uncle. His first step to public favor was in lessening the public burdens. Another event soon contributed to the quiet possession of his power. A powerful army under Zeki, from the southern provinces, was marching against his capital with great success, but the failure of his treasures, at the time when he had the greatest expectations, obliged him to abandon his enterprise. The Russians have not abandoned the war. However justifiable the commencement of the war might have been, they persevere, tho' they have not yet penetrated far, and the Persians have not been without advantages in the numerous engagements with their northern neighbors. The present prince of Persia, Fath Ali Chah, is said to be 56 years of age. He is declared to possess a fine person, and military character, but is exceedingly voluptuous. He has many children, but he administers justice. Order reigns in his towns, safety is found on all his roads, and discipline lives in his armies. His troops are good, but without European tactics. The success of the Wahabis gave him great disquiet, after he learnt the massacre at Iman Hussein. He put his court in mourning, and sent to the Pacha of Bagdad to reprove his neglect, and to enjoin upon him to march against them, or he would visit him after the conquest of the Wahabi, by his own hand, with an army numerous as the stars in the firmament. The French say that the English, who neglect no opportunities to extend their commerce, had applied to him to obtain two establishments for the English company at Bender-Abana and Herat. But that the English ambassador, Manesty, had not accomplished his purposes, but had promised to make enquiries into the nature of this request. The French say, that the Russians are extremely jealous of any measures in Europe, which have Persia as their object. That in 1787, count Sauvebaeu went from Constantinople into Persia. He had been in Persia before, and had furnished useful information to his country. The Russian envoy at Constantinople, Bulliakow, demanded of the court whether the court had been acknowledged by the court of Versailles. M. de Choiseul Gouffier replied, that he was only a French merchant, induced by the views of private interest. But the Russian minister being dissatisfied, the French ambassador assured him that the court was not to meddle with political affairs, and that M. Simolin, the minister to
Russia, at Paris, had been notified of the undertaking. The Chah had discovered that the French had an agent at Trebisond, and as with the English, appeared to encourage their hopes. In '96, the Chah had no knowledge of the French Revolution, or of the wars in Europe, and it is affirmed that he had no knowledge of the names of the nations which inhabit Europe.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
The federal editors are loud in their clamours against the administration, because the British capture our vessels. They dexterously shift the blame from their English friends to our government. When the English adjudicated 500 American vessels in '94 and '95, in the Washington administration, they were as humble as spaniel dogs. Retaliation was never thought of by federalists at that time; they seemed to kiss the rod that whipped them. Mr. Jay was sent to London, and had the honor to kiss his majesty's hand (or great toe; it is not recollected which) once or twice, and a treaty was the consequence. Ten years afterwards we got payment for these adjudications, and received about four millions of dolls. upon paying nearly three millions for tory debts, &c; under an article of the treaty which the federalists said would not cost us a cent. Our merchants who had suffered, it is meant such as knew their interest, liked the treaty, because it held out indemnification for their losses, but they overlooked the commercial disadvantages and restrictions which the treaty entailed upon their country. The treaty enlarged the list of contraband articles to an extent unknown before. Provisions were authorised to be seized in certain cases. American ships in the East-India trade were not permitted to go to Europe from India, but forced to come directly to America, with their cargoes, however inconvenient this might be. Blockades were left uncertain. We bound ourselves to lay no additional duties on English goods, &c. except such as were common to all other nations, and then the British reserved the right to counteract us—and above all, we engaged not to confiscate British property or debts in our country, in case of war breaking out, (but, by the way, Major Russell has lately told us that this is mere moon-shine, for he agrees that war annihilates all treaties) besides submitting to these injurious articles, Mr. Jay stipulated that we should not export any sugar, coffee, cotton, or cocoa, from the United States to American vessels, to any part of the world, reasonable sea stores excepted! Here we might pause, and assert that the late British captures bear a strong resemblance to this provision of that hard treaty. What! American vessels not carry any cotton, sugar, or coffee to Europe, because it suited the British policy! The article containing this monstrous provision was abolished, but the mere insertion of it shews how little Mr. Jay was acquainted with the interest of his country, and how ill disposed to assert her rights to a free commerce. But the worst is not yet detailed. The treaty was silent on several important matters. It provided no security for captures after its ratification, and we saw the consequences which followed—a wide spread depreciation of our property on the ocean, as it was severely felt from her cruisers from '94 to the peace of Amiens. The impression of our seamanship was not noticed, and 2 or 3000 brave men were left on board British men of war and guard ships six or eight years, to fight the battles of Gen. 3d, without the two federal administrations doing much, if anything, to procure their release. The treaty professed to give reciprocal advantages, and the advantages were all on the side of England. These things are now only mentioned, to point out the inconsistency of some of the federalists, who are vociferous in condemning the present administration at this time, on account of the late English captures, when it is well known Mr. Jefferson is doing all in his power to arrest the mischief, by proper and energetic representations to the British government. But the charge against the federalists is this: they palliated and excused the British during gen. Washington's and Mr. Adams's administrations, for the same things they now charge upon Mr. Jefferson's administration. While the republicans have been uniformly consistent in these particulars: they boldly spoke against the former captures, and they as loudly and as justly condemn those of the present period. They have never whined and cried to the British court to take the commerce of the country into their protection. They have written no letters to ask convoy for merchantmen, and then experienced the mortification of seeing the ships of their country plundered before their eyes, by the vessels of war engaged to afford them protection. If losses have happened to our trade by the French, Spanish or English cruisers, it has not been owing to a treaty with either, which sacrificed the best commercial privileges which a neutral nation enjoyed. When federal editors arraign the conduct of the present administration, it would be well for them to cast their eyes back upon the conduct of the two others which preceded it. With respect to neutral rights, the voice of all republican America cannot be mistaken. We are justly entitled to a free trade, in our native as well as foreign articles, not contraband of war. We have a right to supply all the belligerent nations and their colonies with innocent and lawful merchandise, and to receive in payment their manufactures and produce, which we have also the right to dispose of afterwards in any foreign market most convenient to be visited by our trading vessels. When the belligerent nations violate these rights, they commit ag-

pressions which we may oppose with force. Retaliation may be employed, when justice is refused; or negotiation may be justifiably resorted to; and if this fails, the nation may redress the wrong by declaring war, or by retaliating in any milder way, as policy or prudence may dictate.
SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT.
Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
WITH pleasure, I meet you in a situation more convenient for transacting our public business, than, in this city, we have been accustomed to for some years past. Our former crowded situation almost necessarily excluded from their proper attention to the general business of the Legislature; a very considerable part of its members. The present accommodations are calculated for the personal convenience and health of the Legislature; and do honor to the liberality of the people of the state, by whose pecuniary aid this public building has been enlarged and improved.
Through the smiles of a kind Providence, the alarming sickness which made its appearance in this city in July last, and which threatened to have excluded the Legislature from the place of their usual autumnal session, has had a more speedy and happy termination, than, at its first commencement, had been feared. For this peculiar blessing our praises are due, and, I trust, will be ascribed to the kind interposition of that gracious Providence, which constantly watches over, and preserves individuals and communities from numerous evils and dangers. It may be worthy the consideration of our cities, and, perhaps, of the Legislature, whether a more strict attention to quarantine laws might not, under God, prove a valuable guard against the introduction, from abroad, of that terrible pestilence, which, for some years past, has sorely scourged most of the great cities of these United States. On enquiry, I believe it would be found to be a fact, that those maritime towns, which have been most vigilant in their quarantine regulations, have been most preserved from the ravages of this distressing and destructive sickness. Should this idea prove true, it would not only suggest an argument in favor of its imported origin, but would prove a powerful incentive to a strict observance of quarantine laws. It is a very serious misfortune, that, on the score of its origin, public and private opinion is so much divided. If, instead of disputing so ardently this unfortunate subject, our citizens should interest themselves in guarding, so far as human prudence can dictate, against both external and internal sources of this mighty evil, they would do immensely more service to the health and security of the people, than can be hoped to result from a continuance of this unhappy contest of conflicting and uncertain opinions.
Since our last session, nothing from abroad of a public nature has occurred to gain the particular attention of the Legislature. We are, therefore, left to pursue an uninterrupted consideration of the public concerns, which are appropriate to our individual state. Several bills and reports of committees, which were introduced last session and not closed, are now subject to your present discussion. Other business will probably occur to the minds of individual members, and may be suggested for public investigation.
A letter from the Chief Judge of the Superior Court, which will now be communicated, will show the number of causes in the docket of that court, in the several counties of the state, at the close of the last circuit; and will probably suggest to the Legislature, the expediency of some arrangement, other than the present existing one, to effect a diminution of the business which still remains before that court.
The few other public letters, which have been received, will be communicated for your information.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL. October 1803.
A Valuable Tract of Land FOR SALE,
LAYING on the main road, leading from Charlottesville to Washington city, containing 268 acres; six miles from Copepper Court House, Virginia, convenient to a number of fine merchant and saw mills. The situation pleasant and remarkably healthy, the land level, fertile and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, tobacco, wheat and other small grain, and is remarkably well watered, having the north fork of Cedar Run passing through the center of it, and sixteen bold and never failing springs on it; 140 acres of timothy meadow land on it, all of which may be put in good repair at a very small expense and a superabundance of large and lofty timber on it. The improvements are a dwelling house, three rooms on a floor, a good kitchen, a very large barn two stories high and other out houses sufficient, and which are strong and well built—200 bearing fruit trees, principally apple trees, together with all kinds of seed and stone fruits. It is so situated as to admit of being divided into two convenient and profitable farms. I will sell it entire or divide it as may be found most convenient and give immediate possession—there is a good chance to seed a large crop of grain on it this fall. I will take negroes to the full amount of the above land or any part thereof for the accommodation of a purchaser; if the above land is not sold before the 20th of October, it will be sold on that day to the highest bidder; the sale to take place on the premises.
MORTON PANNELL, Copepper county, Virginia. August 22—w4
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23.
Pennsylvania election. The aggregate votes received for Governor give
McKean 32,958 Snyder 21,391 Majority 11,567
A statement of the free taxable inhabitants in the several counties of Tennessee returned to the general assembly.
Davidson 1335 Rutherford 531 Williamson 1031 Sanner 1658 Smith 1452 Jackson 1002 Wilson 935 Robertson 1145 Montgomery 675 Stewart no return. Dickson no return. 10,563
Hamilton District.
Knox 1626 Anderson 671 Roane 560 Blount 907 Sevier 702 Jefferson 1012 Cocke 611 Grainger 1950 Chilborne 714 7,733
Washington District.
Hawkins 1425 Sullivan 945 Carter 550 Washington 1163 Greene 996 5,079 23,173
A letter from New-Orleans, dated Sept. 1, says, "The topic of conversation, at present, is the arrest of a white Frenchman, now lodged in jail, (I understand from Martinico) who was attempting to effect an insurrection of the free people of color and slaves. His plan had so far progressed that, ten days from the time of its detection, they were to commence operations by firing the city of New-Orleans at different points, which was to be the signal for a general massacre of the whites; 'not even to spare the babe at the breast,' was the order of their inhuman leader. Proclamations were prepared, offering freedom to the negroes; and it is understood there are emissaries on the coast and at Natchez, that had their parts assigned in this sanguinary plot. Happily, information was lodged with the Mayor of their intention, in time to avert, for the present, the dreadful calamity."
DEAD. —Col. BUTLER, very suddenly on the 7th ultimo, at the estate of his nephew, about 20 miles from New Orleans, and was buried as a private citizen.
The Drury Lane Managers, (says a London paper) have engaged a boy of 16, from Philadelphia, or the name of FINE, at 251. sterling per week—he fills the first parts in Tragedy.
New Orleans, Sept. 14. We can state, from a source that may be relied on, that an army of 5000 men is on its march from Mexico, to strengthen the Spanish frontier on Louisiana. We cannot but think it would be advisable for our government to throw a few thousand troops into this country. Even though we should remain at peace, it would be well to show a state of preparation for war.
Letter of His Majesty the King of Sweden to the Governor of Calmar. STRALSUND, Nov. 3, 1804.
SIR, After I was informed by your letter of the 25th of October, of the departure of His Majesty Louis XVIII, I could no longer refrain from expressing to you in particular, as well as to the other officers at Calmar, and to the inhabitants of that place, the extraordinary pleasure which I received from the exemplary conduct of them all during the residence of that illustrious personage in Sweden. His Majesty Louis XVIII, has himself borne the same testimony, to which I pay so much the more regard, as I believe it to be a characteristic of the Swedes to treat with respect and veneration the legitimate rulers of every country. This is the most satisfactory manner in which you can evince your attachment and devotion to me. I charge you to acquaint all whom it may concern with my sentiments, and am
Your truly affectionate, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS.
DIALOGUE BETWEEN FRANKLIN AND WASHINGTON.
Franklin. What makes you, my friend, so melancholy?
Washington. The events now passing in that scene in which we lately bore a part. When I behold the instrument given to virtue for its defence drawn in the cause of vice, and see the
blood of the innocent flowing in so copious a stream, my mind is filled with gloomy thoughts and I am almost tempted to question the wisdom of that Providence that presides over the affairs of men.
Franklin. It is a gloomy picture, and I am not surprised at its effects on your feelings. True heroism and beneficence are ever pining; and whether these sentiments animate the philosopher in his closet, or the general at the head of his army, their power is equally irresistible, and their effects the same. But civil tyranny and religious bigotry are the deadliest scourges of the human race. Kings are always tyrants, and superstition their invariable supports. Amidst, however, the rage of the passions, do you not contemplate with satisfaction yonder spot, in which animation reigns without warfare, and where the happiness of no man is built upon the misery of a brother.
Washington. Yes, my heart derives his life blood from contemplating the scene. That was once our country. It is still my country. My eye dwells on it by day, and I dream of it at night. You know that while living its glory was our idol; and now I call heaven to witness its happiness is the most precious ingredient of my enjoyment. Franklin, it is to you, more than to any other, that America owes the acquisition, and still more the preservation of her glory.
Franklin. Say not so. Your sword cut the gordian knot of slavery. Your sword achieved
Washington. What you planned.
Franklin. Generous soul! Let us share the merit, not to the exclusion of many others of our countrymen, but with them. It is true that long before the era of her independence I thought, deeply thought that the acorn must become an oak. I saw the soil was kindly; I perceived that the seed was sown, that it had taken root, and all that I feared was that some unreflecting mortal would disturb the earth too soon, and extinguish its germinating power. Great works require time, and I was afraid that intemperance by denying this necessity might help to blast the fair prospect of a good harvest. But our countrymen proved wise; they waited till the proper season; they made their choice, and their valour won the day. They alone are free, and they only are happy.
Washington. But will they remain so? I reflect on their present enviable situation until my brain almost grows giddy with delight; but often I start as from a trance and ask myself whether the next moment they may not sink as low as those that surround them.
Franklin. No, that can never be, America can never fall to the degradation of Europe; though Europe may and will rise to her level.
Washington. Yet there are the same baleful passions, the same sordid interests, the same ambitious men there as elsewhere.
Franklin. True, but there is no where else the same people.
Washington. There are men who avow their hostility to republican principles.
Franklin. But the people scorn them.
Washington. There are the advocates of war and carnage.
Franklin. Whom the people look upon as madmen or knaves.
Washington. There is a host of men who calumniate the fairest characters and the greatest men.
Franklin. The adamant of whose fame blunts the arrows of slander, which fall pointless to the ground.
Washington. These wretches dare to enlist my name into their service; as if I were not a genuine republican, and the decided friend of a pacific course, or as if I could ever debate myself by sanctioning the atrocious falsehoods which party malice alone could propagate.
Franklin. This calumny has often grieved me, for I feel as jealous of your reputation as of my own. But calumny, even against myself, has long since ceased to trouble me. I lived to a good old age. During the whole of my life my greatest ambition was to be useful to my fellow-men. And I may boldly say that I never did a public act not dictated by a virtuous motive. Still it is equally true that I neither did, or attempted, any thing of importance for which I was not traduced. Calumny is the natural offspring of meanness, envy and disappointment. It is through its polluted channel that blasted ambition pursues its revenge. Though not insensible to the comforts of life, God knows that I set little value on affluence. And yet I have been charged with pecuniation.
Washington. And infamy has covered those who made the charge.
Franklin. And infamy will cover those whose envied pens are now busy in traducing the most illustrious characters. Jefferson, who was cradled in liberty, will live to see his calumniators covered with universal contempt.
Washington. That man has risen beyond my highest hopes. And what is more, were it possible to assign him a higher station, he richly deserves it. Happy the country that has such a chief magistrate, and still happier the nation that is worthy of him.
Franklin. The American horizon is not altogether without clouds; and the present sun shine may not be without intermissions. But take my word for it, this man, whom I sometimes, perhaps vainly, take pleasure in considering as my pupil, will long be a friar in every peril. Power has not corrupted, nor can it corrupt him. Its only effect is to animate and expand his native benevolence; to make him more active, and the instrument of more extensive good to his fellow men.
Washington. Yes, his character shines with a pure and steady lustre.
He has promised nothing which he has not performed, while he has performed much which he never promised: That such a man should be deluged with obloquy—
Franklin. Is a proof of his eminence. But I can administer to you some consolation on this point. I know him well; and I know that the calumny of his enemies gives him little pain, and that the strongest sentiment it excites is pity for those that revile him.
WILLIAM S. NICHOLLS,
HAS just received a large and handsome assortment of FINE & WHITEX GOODS, consisting of superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, second do. Wool and striped Blankets, Kiley and Basticks, Red, Blue and Green Bockings, Fancies Breeches, Fancy Vests, Velvets and Velveteens, Cambric and Chintzes, White and Colored Cambrics, Bennetts Cord and Swansdown Waistcoats, Durants and Calmancors, Hosiery of every kind, Dimities, London Hats, Umbrellas, German and Irish Linens, India Muslins, Carpets & Coats, &c. with many articles in the fancy line, which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash. George Town, Oct. 23—3W
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE.
BY VIRTUE of a power given me by Robert Venable I will sell at public vendue at the house of Henry Richardson on Friday the 18th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon between five and six acres of Ground situated near the Eastern Branch; the vicinity of this property to the city will make it extremely valuable in a short time. Terms of sale as usual. ALEX. COCHRAN, Jun.
October 7—3t The above sale is postponed until the 30th inst.
FELIX B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill, Washington. July 26—tf
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DOCTOR BENSON,
HAS removed to a house on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE opposite Mr. MORIN'S Tavern. October 2—6t
Household Furniture.
WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Thursday the 24th inst. at the house occupied by Doctor May, on Capitol Hill; consisting of beds, mattresses, bedsteads and curtains, tables, chairs, bureaus, looking glasses, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be cash for all sums under twenty dollars, and for a 1 sum above that amount, negotiable notes with approved endorser. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock A. M. JOHN LEVASS, Auct. October 25, 1825.
HISTORY Of the West Indies:
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A new & revised edition of Mr. FARQUHAR'S History of the West Indies, with a third volume, (completed by its able author a short time previous to his death) has lately been published in London. This edition contains the interesting and important history, with a large Map of the Island of St. Domingo, or Hispaniola, as also that of Jamaica; likewise a history of the war in the West Indies from its commencement in 1756 to the death of Mr. William Young through a highly finished portrait of Mr. Edwards, a part of his life written by himself, and a preface of advertisement by Mr. William Young. The work, 4. P. F. R. S. &c. under whose editorship it has been given to the public.
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The price to subscribers to be three dollars the volume, in boards; each volume to be paid for on delivery.
With the last volume will be given an ATLAS, (without any additional price) containing the following maps, viz.
1. A large general map of the West Indies. 2. A Map of Jamaica. 3. Barbadoes. 4. Grenada. 5. St. Vincents. 6. Dominica. 7. St. Christopher's. 8. Nevis. 9. Antigua. 10. Virgin Islands. 11. St. Domingo, or Hispaniola. 12. Tobago.
To prevent disappointment of complain, it is now promised, that on the publication of the second volume the subscription price will be advanced to three dollars and a half the volume, and on the publication of the last volume the price will be again enhanced.
With the last volume, besides the Atlas, will be given an elegant engraving of the celebrated author. Also a list of the subscribers names.
The London copy of the foregoing work in three volumes cannot be sold in America, in boards, under sixty dollars.
JAMES HUMPEREYS. Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys at his book-store the corner of Second and Walnut Streets, and by the principal Booksellers through the Union. Philadelphia, July 15—
BILLY EVANS a black man 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, considerably marked on his back, by the whip who say he was born free in Northumberland county, Virginia, where he was raised and apprenticed to the shoemaking business; was committed to the jail of Washington county in the District of Columbia, on the 27th inst. as a vagrant. He had on when committed a blue cloth coat, black hat, swansdown vest, and buckskin pantaloons; no other clothes with him.
Any person claiming said negro, is requested to make legal application and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
DANIEL C. BRENT , Mar. Iss. of the Dist. of Columbia. October 24—w3t

VALUABLE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE. THE subscriber being anxious to retire from business, offers FOR SALE the OFFICE and ESTABLISHMENT of THE REPUBLICAN. The situation is well worthy the attention of a printer wishing to carry on the business with a certainty of gain. The present annual income of the office is between 4 and 500 dollars; and a person of industry and perseverance might add considerably to the emoluments. In addition to this, the flourishing state of the town of Petersburg, and there being but two printing-offices in the place, point out a certain prospect of a great increase in printing business, and that of the most profitable kind. The terms of sale will be so accommodating as to enable any person of prudence and economy to pay the purchase money from the profits of the office; and as the subscriber is determined to quit all business (if a sale can be effected) the price will be less than any similar establishment was ever sold for—being willing to take little more than the actual cost of the materials.
It will no doubt appear surprising to many persons that any one at any time of life should wish to relinquish so advantageous a situation. To such I can only observe, that though young in years I am old in misfortunes; and that they have been of such a nature as to produce a determination to spend the remainder of my days in some sequestered spot, without any wish of ever being heard of again. I have a sufficiency to enable me to do this; and there is no person now, who has any claim upon my exertions.
But notwithstanding these considerations, should a sale not take place prior to the first November next, the duty which I owe to my patrons will induce me to decline all thoughts of selling after that period. In the mean time, I shall be glad to receive the favors of my friends and the public as usual.
Further information may be had on application, either personally or by letter, (postage paid.)
THOMAS FIELD. Petersburg, Va. 4th Oct. 1805.
* In the short space of one year and nine months, death has snatched from me two amiable consortes (both in the bloom of youth) and three children.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE AND MYERS CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his old tavern stand, to the adjoining houses on the Potomac river avenue, lately occupied by Mrs. Wilson as a boarding-house, and Mr. Woodward's tavern, in which he is now opening a Complete Hotel. This stand is probably not excelled, by any in the city, either for the accommodation of travellers or boarders; being at a convenient and almost equal distance from the Capitol, the President's House, and Public Offices; near the Theatre, Messrs. Way's Printing Office and Centre Market, opposite the office of the National Intelligencer, and adjoining Mr. Dunn's book store. These houses contain twenty-six lodging rooms with fire places, exclusive of dining, bar, assembly, and coffee rooms, servants apartments, &c. The celebrated ridge spring is conveyed in pipes to the yard of this hotel, where it supplies the whole neighborhood with flowing, cool water, to which the general health of the part of the city has in a great measure been attributed. The stabling of the hotel now erected is considerable; more however will be completed before the meeting of Congress.
I now beg leave to inform my friends with confidence, that my prices shall be as heretofore, corresponding with Pennsylvania tavern rates, and in proportion as my elbow room is increased my disposition to please shall be enlarged: I therefore respectfully hope the continuance of a share of the public patronage.
SOLOMON MYER. Washington, July 24— Independence the 30th year—tf
DISSOLUTION.
THE partnership heretofore existing in George Town, district of Columbia, between HANZEY POLKINHORN and WILLIAM HALL, was by mutual consent dissolved on the first instant—those who have any demands against the said firm, will present the same to Henry Polkinhorn for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to him, he being duly authorized to settle the affairs of the said firm.
HANZEY POLKINHORN, WILLIAM HALL.
The business will be continued by the said HALL, who has on hand and will be constantly supplied with a general and extensive assortment of every article in the SADDLERY line, also Harness, Trunks, &c.
HENRY POLKINHORN. October 7—1m
FOR SALE
IN the county of Prince William, Virginia, a desirable farm and its appurtenances, with four or five hundred acres of land, and a house, near the town of Quantico, and within four or five miles of the Potomac—the soil is generally adapted to small grain, and is not considerable for one purchaser, will be sold in lots suitable for small farms—a description of the land is thought unnecessary to those wishing to purchase will no doubt ask view it; the payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land; and no deed given until the last payment is made; any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises, who is fully authorized by me to sell the whole or any part.
JOHN TAYLOR. August 16—3m.
M. B. A valuable mine bank in Maryland may be had with the furnace if required.
J. T.
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about six o'clock in the forenoon, MR. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there.
The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty Five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were,
  1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 500   1 do. of the same, for 450   1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddle by him endorsed to Washington Bowie dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 05 
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Overman and Deveraux, by them endorsed and by Benj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, cashier.
There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars, and for 50 dollars, each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—As far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably charge his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber: and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31—
ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND.
To be Sold at Public Sale on the 7th day of November next at Robb's tavern Montgomery Court House 1000 acres of Land, part of Bradford's Rest—there is on the tract 200 acres of wood land—the rest is cleared, the whole well watered, the soil naturally fertile and favorable to tobacco, wheat, and corn, and admirably adapted to the use of Pleifer—a considerable portion of meadow may be easily made; it is distant four miles from the Court House of Montgomery county and about 14 from the city of Washington. It will be sold a great bargain, one 4th of the purchase money down, the residue in three equal annual instalments with interest. The title is unquestionable, and a deed with general warranty will be given on payment of the purchase money.
JOHN RONSEY PLATER. October 4—taw6w
WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
TWO PRINCIPAL TEACHERS are wanted in the Academy at the City of Washington, to be opened on the first Monday of January next. They must be qualified to teach reading, writing, the English and Latin languages, geography and the mathematics. Each Principal Teacher to receive five hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly, for which he is to instruct such poor scholars as may be sent by the Board of Trustees, provided their whole instruction shall not exceed one hundred and twenty quarters in each year; & likewise to receive the entire amount of the tuition money for pay scholars at the rate of five dollars a quarter until the number amount to fifty, and beyond that number as shall be fixed by the Board. Out of this compensation he is to pay for necessary assistants, the rent of the school rooms, and other incidental expenses.
Applications will be received until the first Monday in December next at the City of Washington by WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or by
GABRIEL DUVAL, } A committee SAMUEL H. SMITH, } appointed for WILLIAM CRANCH, } purpose.
Editors friendly to the advancement of Education are requested to insert the above advertisement a few times. few times.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAILOR.
Has received from Philadelphia a handsome assortment of FALL goods, consisting of the best London and French superfine cloths, cassimeres, patent Bennett's cord, toilettas, fancy and white Marcellas, black and figured silks, moleskins, fancy silk Marcellas, constitution cords, velvets, Genoa cord, silk and satin Florentines, superfine coating, knapped cloths, with a variety of other articles suitable for the winter season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. New Jersey avenue near the Capitol, December 10—tf
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
THE Subscriber, appointed by the Directors, agent for the sale of lots belonging to this institution has opened an office for that purpose in the third house from the west end of the Six Buildings, where he will attend every day from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Lots are generally situate between George Town and the President's square, between that square and the Capitol, and about the Navy Yard, and amongst them there are some water lots, equal to any in the city. The terms of sale, cash, or short or long credit to fair purchasers; but in case of credit, the punctual payment of annual interest, and of the principal at the period stipulated must be well secured. If this be done to satisfaction, the purchasers may almost name their own time of credit.
JOSEPH FORREST. October 16—td
FALL GOODS.
THOMAS W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings,
Has just received an extensive assortment of Fall Goods, viz. Superfine & Coarse Cloths, Cassimeres and Coatings, a great quantity of Flannels, Blankets, and Worsted Yarn, Linens of a great variety, Fancy Articles, Spermaceti Candles, &c. &c. all of which he will sell on low terms.
Washington Oct. 14, 1805—6t.
On a liberal credit.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately on the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 83 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanson 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
PUBLIC NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 28th of February last, directing the Clerk of the said House to advertise for and receive separate proposals for supplying the said House at their next session with the necessary Stationery and Printing wanted, separate contracts have been duly made and entered into, to wit: with Edgar Patterson, of George Town, in the District of Columbia, for the supply of Stationery; and with Andrew and George Way, of the City of Washington, in the said District of Columbia, for the Printing, at the following prices, to wit:
  FOR THE STATIONARY. D. C.   Very best extra large English wove hot pressed 4 to post paper per ream 6 50   Do. do. plain gilt, do. per ream 6 50   Do. do. wove 4to post paper per ream 5   Do. do. plain do. do. 5   Do. do. American wove do. do. 4   Do. do. do. plain do. do. 3 50   Lo. do. English folio post wove and plain, 10   Do. do. American do. do. 7 50   Do. do. Medium engraving paper, 12   Do. Superfine English foolscap, do. wove or plain, 8   Do. do. American do. do. 4 50   Do. ready made pens per 100, x 50 1 75   Do. Holland quills, do 2 50 1 5   Superfine Dutch red sealing wax, per lb. 1 50 1 75   Do. black do. do. 1 10   Do. black & red triph wafers per lb. 1 50   Black sand per lb. 3   Fin water boxes, each, 4   Ink and sand glasses, per doz. 3   Half pint phials with corks, per d.z. 60   Ivory paper folders, per doz. 6   Ink and sand glasses, plated tops, per pair, 1 50   Warranted black lead pencils, per doz. 1 50   Red tape D x 50 a 2 50 per doz. or 12 1 2 and 25 cent per piece.   Black ink per gallon, 1 25   India rubbers, per piece, 37 1 2   Parchment dressed and pounced, 28 by 32 inches per doz. 8   Office pen knives, 50 cents each, and scratchers 37 1 2 cents each. 
FOR THE PRINTING.
  D. C.   For plain work octavo per sheet of 300 impressions, 16   — figure work, do. do. do. 22   — rule & figure work, do. do. 28   — table work, medium, broad side, 26   — plain work, foolscap folio, per sheet, 300 impressions, 11   — figure work, do. do. do. 15   — rule & figure work, do. do. 20   — table work foolscap broad side 300 impressions, 17   — bills per sheet, foolscap, do. 10   For folding each half sheet, octavo or folio, per 100. 12 1 2   — stitching per 100, not exceeding three half sheets, 13 3 4   — do. do. from 3 half sheets to 6, 25   — do. do. from 6 do. to 10, 31 1 4   — do. do. from 10 do. to 20 and upwards, 37 1 2   — folding whole sheet medium tables into octavo per 100, 25   — half binding and lettering an octavo volume from 300 to 500 pages, 37 1 2   Do. do. do. from 500 ps. upwards, 50   For full binding do. do. in sheep from 300 to 500 pages, 50   Do. do. do. above 500 pages, 60   Do. do. do. in calf, from 300 to 500 pages, 75   Do. do. do. above 500 ps 87 1 2   For half binding and lettering foolscap folio, per volume, 75   — full binding do. do. in sheep, 1   Do. do. do. in calf, 1 50   Published by order of the House of Representatives of the United States.   JOHN BECKLEY, Clerk.   Sept. 27—cp3w 
This day is published
AND FOR SALE BY  RAPINE, CONRAD & Co. IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, CAPITOL HILL.  FLEETWOOD; Or the New Man of Feeling, BY WILLIAM GODWIN, Author of Caleb Williams, St. Leon, &c. &c. price 175 cents. Sept. 25.
STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN.
THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that having purchased and now occupying the tavern, late Tunnicliff's hotel, which he has commenced enlarging and improving—he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public, assuring them that 'tis his full determination to fit up his present hotel, and so to conduct it, as to merit, he hopes, the preference of the public travelling, as well as those coming to the permanent seat of the Government of our Land of Liberty.
PONTIUS D. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf
NOTICE to Delinquent Subscribers to the THEATRE.
ALL Subscribers to the Theatre, who have not made full payments on their shares, or contributed the materials and work promised, are hereby notified that unless the same be done on or before the first day of December next, their shares will be forfeited; after which day certificates of stock will be issued to those subscribers who have complied with the terms of subscription on application to the Directors.
ROBERT BRENT, } Directors. WILLIAM BRENT, SAMUEL H. SMITH, Sept. 4—tf
District of Columbia, Washington county, July Term, 1805.
John Hoye administrator de bonis non of William Deakins late deceased, and John Hoye and Leonard M. Deakins executors of Francis Deakins, who was executor of said William Deakins—complainants.
VERSUS Adam Murray Stewart, Deborah Stewart, executrix of Walter Stewart, late deceased, and William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, Mary Ann Stewart, heirs and devisees of Walter Stewart deceased, and Sabritta Scott, Walter Story Chandler and Thomas Herty—defendants.
The object of the complaint is bill being to establish a debt due to the complainants, and to have the same paid out of the real and personal estate of the deceased Walter Stewart, and it being proved to the satisfaction of the court that Adam M. Stewart, Deborah Stewart, William Stewart, Robert Stewart, Ann Stewart, Walter Stewart, Henry Stewart, and Mary Ann Stewart are not resident in the District of Columbia. It is ordered by the court that the defendant give notice by publication of this order for four weeks in the National Intelligencer, and the Gazette of the United States, before the first day of December next, warning the said defendants to appear in this court in person or by solicitor on or before the first day of January next to answer the bill of complaint or show cause, if any, why the complainants should not have the relief prayed for in their bill.
By Order, WM. BRENT, CL. October 9—4w
By Prince George's County Court, September term, 1805.
WHEREAS the commissioners appointed on the petition of ALLEN BRIGHTWELL and JOHN BEAN, praying that a commission might issue to determine whether the real estate of RICHARD BRIGHTWELL, late of Prince George's county, deceased, would admit of division without injury or loss to the parties concerned, having made a return, stating that on examination of the premises, a division would be prejudicial to the parties, And whereas, ALL the representatives of the said RICHARD BRIGHTWELL, having been summoned to appear in the county court aforesaid, to show cause why the return aforesaid, should not be confirmed, excepting Rhody Cave, who, as it is represented, resides out of the state; to wit, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is thereupon ordered by the Court, that the said Rhody Cave appear before the said county Court to be held at the town of Upper Marlborough, in the county aforesaid, on the first Monday of April next, to show cause, if any he has, why the return aforesaid should not be confirmed. And that notice be given to the said Rhody Cave, by a publication of this order in the National Intelligencer, once in each week for four weeks successively before the fifteenth day of November next.
Test, JOHN READ MAGRUDER, Jr. Ck. Sept. 27—wat.
TO RENT
FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS, A two Story Brick House, situated on Pennsylvania avenue nearly opposite the SIX BUILDINGS. There is a large garden attached thereto and a pump with excellent water in the yard. The house was constructed for the purpose of having a store in front, or to suit a mechanic, as well as to accommodate a family. It is an eligible place for business and the situation is remarkably healthy. The terms of rent will be moderate—For further information apply to Phineas Bradley near the premises or to the subscriber. REBECCA HODGSON. October 2—w6t
SULLIVAN'S LECTURES,
PROPOSALS BY THOMAS B. WAIT & Co. FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, AN HISTORICAL TREATISE ON THE  FEUDAL LAW, AND THE  CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF ENGLAND;
With a Commentary on Magna Charta, and Illustrations of many of the English Statutes.
BY THE LATE FRANCIS STOUGHTON SULLIVAN, LL. D. Royal Professor of Common Law in the University of Dublin.
To which authorities are added, and a D o course is prefixed, concerning the Laws and Government of England,
BY GILBERT STUART, L. L. D.
THE Lectures of Professor Sullivan, delivered to the Students in the University of Dublin, are in very high repute among all Lawyers of eminence, and have been uniformly recommended as an elementary book to those young gentlemen who begin the study of Law with a view to render themselves respectable in the profession.
However obsolete the feudal policy may now seem to be, it having gradually disappeared as mankind grew more civilized and became better acquainted with their natural and inalienable rights and privileges; yet a research into the history of the government of jurisprudence of the nations of Europe, will satisfy any one, that many consequences of that system still exist and influence the opinions and decisions of the highest and most enlightened tribunals of justice. Every author who has undertaken to give a regular and systematic account of the rise and progress of modern nations, has felt himself obliged to refer to the history of feuds and feudal rights, as the fundamental principle from which all existing civil and political institutions have taken their rise; and every jurist who has employed himself in explaining the constitution and laws of his country, has gone to the same source for the correct materials of his essays and dissertations. Robertson, in his history of the Emperor Charles V. has with great beauty and perspicuity illustrated so much of the feudal policy as was necessary to enable the scientific reader to understand that valuable book; and Sir Wm. Blackstone has in the course of his commentaries, led the student to a contemplation of the ancient tenures, many of which depend upon the doctrine of feuds, as established in England by the Norman conqueror.
But in both those invaluable productions, the feudal policy was adverted to, only as incidental to the principal object of the authors, and therefore cannot be supposed to furnish so complete and satisfactory an account, as would be given by so distinguished a lawyer as professor Sullivan, who declares the great purpose of his lectures to be the full discussion of the subject, which was of necessity but partially considered by the other writers.
This work has become so scarce in this country, as to be seldom seen, even on the shelves of a practising lawyer; a fact to be accounted for only by the difficulty of obtaining the book: for it cannot well be supposed that any one of the profession, who has higher views than the mere pecuniary advantages of the practice, would willingly neglect an enquiry into those ancient institutions, upon which, notwithstanding the lapse of ages, most modern improvements are founded: But it is not to the profession alone, that this book may be considered useful. In this rising empire, where political knowledge to a certain degree is claimed by all, and actually possessed by many; a book which so lucidly and perspicuously brings to view the laws, institutions, manners and customs of those nations from which our English ancestors descended, must be peculiarly useful as it will enable young politicians to trace all our civil regulations to their source, and thus to account methodically and scientifically for many modern usages and practices, of which their knowledge is extremely superficial. In this book they will see how our ancestors struggled for the establishment of those privileges which artful monarchs and a proud nobility were continually attempting to destroy; and they will also learn that the perfecting industry of the people, aided by the wealth which their skill and enterprise brought into the country, finally obtained a complete victory in the establishment of principles and customs, which, transplanted into America by our progenitors, terminated in those glorious constitutions which distinguish the people of America, for liberty and happiness, from every other people on the earth.